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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1948

Page

6

Mrs. Bryant Reports Methodist Conference in Boston

Mrs. R B Bryant details the Methodist General Conference in Boston to the Woman's Society of Astana Service at St John’s Church. Attendees toured historic sites and enjoyed social meetings. Mrs Mood presided. next month’s yearbook topic is I am My Brother's Keeper.

R. B. Bryant Boston KR. B. Bryant Methodist General Mr. Bryant Woman's Society of Astan St. John’s

Peggy Tinsley Graduates From Baylor University

Peggy Tinsley daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Tinsley received her bachelor of arts degree from Baylor University Waco She majored in chemistry and minored in German and was a member of Alpha Chi and Alpha Epsilon Delta She plans to enter the Scott and White Hospital School of Technology in Temple in the fall

Peggy Tinsley T. R. Tinsley Baylor University Waco Alpha Chi Alpha Epsilon Delta School of Technology Scott and White Hospital Temple Edna Cullum

Stamford Relatives Attend Marriage in Fort Worth

Miss Georgia Thornton and Mrs. Comer Sharp traveled to Fort Worth for the marriage of Bobbie Jean Thornton to Donaldson Fleurier on Saturday May 29 in Cowden Hall at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The bride is the daughter of J. A. Thornton, a longtime instructor at the seminary. The groom is the son of F. O. Fleurier of Donna. The couple will reside in Ween while pursuing music studies at Baylor University.

Georgia Thornton Comer Sharp Fort Worth Miss Donna Ween Baylor University Fleurich PiApa Lamba Baylor Marine Corps

Loveless Graduate to Visit Stafford University

Jimmy Loveless a graduate sta t in Stafford University will be there from California for a few is with his parents Mr and Mrs L E Loveless before se eming to continue his work there He is expected here this week.

Jimmy Loveless Stafford University California L. E. Loveless

Blue Birds Entertained By Donna Terry

The Oliver Blue Birds enjoyed a theatre party hosted by Donna Terry on May 28 with two sponsors Ms. Guy Harvick and Mrs. C. C. Jones and leaders Melvin Terry and Virginia Tabor. After the show the group visited a drug store for refreshments.

Oliver Blue Birds Donna Terry Guy Harvick C. C. Jones Melvin Terry Virginia Tabor Maxine Billington Betty Sue Boedeker Carolyn Beth Jones

Enrollment Open at St John’s Methodist Vacation School

Vacation church school at St John’s Methodist Church continues into its second week with 87 students enrolled by Wednesday. Bible classes, handwork and recreation are offered daily under superintendent Mrs. Travis Bouchett and secretary Miss Margaret Crockett.

Methodist Travis Bouchett Margaret Crockett

Plans for June Projects Developed By Stamford FHA

Stamford FHA girls met at the home economics cottage on Monday June 7 to plan the summer program. In June they will work on home projects, host mothers on June 14, and attend a Buffalo Gap camp a June 21 to 23 with nearby schools.

FHA Buffalo Gap Richie Lane Joan Walton Edith Foster Estelle McCullough Robbie McDaniel LaVada Kahout Wanda Dalrymple Jackie Berry

Surprise Birthday Honors Richie Inez Lane

Richie Inez Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Lane was honored with a surprise birthday party at age 15. Hostesses Joan Walton and Ruth Hood led guests from the John Hood home to the Lane residence with singing and a gift pear choker. The party featured games cake ice cream and punch with attendees including Carolyn Guillet Edith Mahowl and several others.

Richie Inez Lane Richard Lane Joan Walton Ruth Hood John Hood Lane Richie Carolyn Guillet Edith Margaret Mahowl Loon Kelley Charles Gry Billy Terry Marc Johnson S’ Ort Dickenson Roy Elmer Be Lonard Garth Reginald Link

Phebean Class Holds Family Picnic At Harmon Park

The Phebean Class of the First Baptist Church held a Friday night picnic at Harmon Park on June 4. Members exchanged gifts labeled secret pals and shared an elaborate lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Haver and family, the Englers, the Rices, the Hoedekers, Mrs. Blackwell, Mildred Williams and Jerry, and others.

First Baptist Church Harmon Park L. J. Haver Yvonne Becky Lawson Hall Engler Carolyn J. R. Rice, Jr Bobbie Ronnie W. L. Hoedeker Ted T. C. Rice Patty Hh. L. Blackwell Gloria Mildred Williams Jerry Westfall Betty Joenahan Butch Bonita Jo L. Lindsey Dwayne

Miller Bunkley Bride Honeymoon Trip After Arlington Wedding

Mrs Ellen Hawkes became Mrs James Miller Bunkley at the First Baptist Church in Arlington Saturday night. The couple left for a honeymoon to Colorado Springs and plan to live in Arlington on return. The bride, daughter of Mrs George Thomas Hawkes, wore aqua crepe with gardenias. attendants, reception, and wedding party described. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W F Bunkley of Rockdale. he is NTAC graduate with three years overseas service. The bride is a graduate of TSCW and attended Columbia University.

Miller Bunkley Colorado Spring Arlington First Baptist Church James Miller Bunkley Colorado Springs Ellen Hawkes George Thomas Hawkes W. F. Bunkley Rockdale C. Ellis Meredith Ray Plagens Fort Worth Charles Hawkes George W. Hawkes Doris Fouts Houston W. F. Bunkley, Jr Dallas Ray Luttrell Jim Cannon Mason Lankford Will Remmett Anna Lee Swearingen Eagle Lake Elmee Maki Maki NTAC TSCW Columbia University New York

Get-Together Club Welcomes New Members at June Meeting

The Get-Together club gathered at Mrs. Horace Hooper's home for a June meeting presided by Mrs. Ss G Cobb Jr. Guests included Mrs Pete Johnson and Mrs Satterwhite. Two new members Mrs Marcus Hager and Mrs Joy Plumlee joined, with ice cream and cake served.

Horace Hooper Ss. G. Cobb, Jr Mmes. Doyle Gillespie John Rice Jarvis Dotson Max Astin Eldon Anderson Roy Weaks J. D. Gillespie S. G. Cobb Marvin Stanford Marcus Hager Roy Plumlee E. W. Mickler Will H. Grimes Mne Joy Plumiee Pete Johnson Satterwhite BE. W. Mickler

Local Baptists Head to State Training Union Finals

Members of the First Baptist Church in Stamford travel to Arlington June 18 and 19 for the State Training Union meet. District winners Mrs Naomi Savage and Mrs Ross Gentry lead adult devotional contests. Stamford participants include Lonelle Jones in Junior memory work and Mary Beth Gentry Margaret Bean and possibly Max Moody in beginners and primaries story telling. They attend with Pastor Rev Miles B Hays, Mrs W T Gambill, Glen Sutton and Mrs Sutton.

First Baptist Parch Arlington State Training Union Naomi Savage Ross Gentry Stamford Lonelle Jones Mary Beth Gentry Margaret Bean Max Moody Miles B. Hays W. T. Gambill Associational Training Union Glen Sutton First Church

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