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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1964

Page

4

Double Ring Wedding in Nugent Methodist Church

Patsy June Keesee and Wayne Winston Fuqua wed in candlelight rites on May 22 at Nugent Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Delton Fisher. Music by Kathy Wills and James Cox. The bride, daughter of George and Mrs. Keesee, wore an embossed cotton gown with a chapel train. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. 4. O. Fuqua of Leeders. The couple will reside in Stamford where the groom works for K and K Construction Co.

Patsy June Keesee Wayne Winston Fuqua Nugent Methodist Church Delton Fisher Halfway Methodist Church Kathy Wills James Cox George Keesee Rt. 6 Abilene O. Fuqua Leeders Lolly Joyvee Keesee Sherry Jean Zips Nugent Clifford Fuqua Lueders Sammy Fulgham Mack Keesee Dale Archa Kathy Middleton Deanna Faqua Lueders High School FFA LHS Fuqua Tarleton State College Abilene Christian College Campbell Stamford K and K Construction Co

Couple welcomes daughter Camille Annette Klose

Mr and Mrs Gilbert H Klose of Haskell are the parents of a daughter, Camille Annette, born May 26 at Haskell County Hospital. The couple has another daughter, Pamela, 9. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mathews and Mr and Mrs Herbert Klose. Great grandparents are FLA Klose of Haskell and Lee Turnbow of Gustine.

Gilbert H. Klose Haskell Camille Annette Haskell County Hospital Pamela Mathews Herbert Klose Fla. Klose Lee Turnbow Gustine

Before Plastics Pianos Used Elephant Ivory in Keys

A historic note recalls an American piano maker who relied on elephant ivory for piano keys before plastics. More than 100,000 elephants contributed tusks to supply the key material used in manufacturing pianos.

Attendants Named for Miss Muehlstein and Max Moudy

Mildred Muehlstein and Max Moudy announce attendants for the June 13 wedding at St. Ann Catholic Church. Matron of honor is Mrs Kern M Hughes of Abilene. bridesmaids include Evelyn Puste jovsky Deb bie Gerik Joanna Moody and Margaret Hughes. best man is Charles Holland. Groomsmen Ferdie Walker Carl Carlile Kern M Hughes. ushers Larry Muehlstein Johnny Frank Muehlstein Jr Ricky Holland James Holland. junior groomsman John Holland. candlelighter Michael Hughes. Wedding music by Mrs Larry Muehlstein and Mrs James Self. Father Hilaria Lapinski to officiate.

Mildred Muehlstein Max Moudy St. Ann Catholic Church Kern M. Hughes Abilene Evelyn Pustejovsky Paint Creek Debbie Gerik Aquailla Joanna Moody Margaret Hughes Charles Holland Floydada Ferdie Walker Carl Carlile Hereford Larry Muehlstein College Station Johnny Frank Muehlstein Jr Ricky Holland Flovdada James Holland

Past President Assembly Meets With Mrs Haynes

The Pierian Club semi annual meeting was hosted at Mrs Hollis Haynes on June 9 at 7 20 p m with Mrs L L Larson presiding. Immediate past president Mrs Ed Suddath was welcomed as a new member and Mrs Garland Zimmerman, incoming Pierian Club president, attended as a guest. Mrs George Kinney was introduced as the new Women's Forum president. A buffet of chicken spaghetti congealed salads relish plate hot rolls iced tea and lemon bisque served for 18 members and one guest. Hostesses were Mrs Haynes Mrs J Woodson Mrs Homer J Merriott and Mrs N J Moreland Jr.

Pierian Club Hollis Haynes Ll. W. Larson Ed Suddath Garland Zimmerman George Kinney Assembly Woman’'s Forum Haynes J. @. Woodson Homer J. Merriott N. J. Moreland Jr

Bible Class Hosts Picnic Supper at First Baptist

Members of the Mary Martha Bible Class at First Baptist Church hosted a picnic supper Tuesday night at the P. J. Johnson home. A plate of fried chicken, potato, vegetable, fruit salad, cake and freezer ice cream was served. Mrs. F. H. Childress led invocations, Mrs. Carl May moderated a brief business meeting, and Mrs. G. J. Smith gave the devotional. Attendees included Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Childress, Mrs. May, Mrs. Smith, plus others named in the report.

Mary Martha Bible First Baptist Church F. H. Childress Carl May G. J. Smith Johnson May Smith J. B. McAllister W. G. Self John Graham Lank Allan J. T. Stell L. R. Rose Teresa Geer A. B. Sitton

Ratio Coke Party Held in Abilene Fetes Miss Moody

Joanna Vioudy bride elect of Thomas Dodd was honored with a patio Coke party at the home of Mrs W O Dodd Sr in Abilene Tuesday afternoon June 2. Forty one guests were present including Brenda Buie Suzanne Nance Mildred Muehlstein Betsy Walker and several Moody and Walker family members from Stamford and Abilene.

Abilene Miss Moody Joanna Vioudy Thomas Dodd W. O. Dodd Sr Stamford Brenda Buie Suzanne Nance Mildred Muehlstein Betsy Walker W. C. Pratt H. P. Moody J. I. Moody Weldon Walker Bartlett Holland

Mrs Ella Waley Hosts Bible Class Meeting

The Westley Adult Bible Class met with Mrs Ella Waley on Wednesday. Mrs Glover gave the devotional from Matthew 5 16 titled Today with God. Hostesses were Mrs B H Baird, Mrs Fo Welker and Mrs Schroeder. A visitor, Mrs Suzanne McCombs of Centenia Oklahoma, attended. Ice cream cakes and coffee were served.

Ella Waley Meeting If Westley Glover God

Jannice Head and O. K. Jones to Wed in August

La Grange announces the engagement of Jannice Ruth Head to O K Jones son of Mr and Mrs O Jones Jr of Stamford. They plan a August 15 ceremony at the First Baptist Church in La Grange. Miss Head is a mid term graduate of Hardin-Simmons University. Jones is a senior at Texas Tech.

Jannice Head O. K. Jones James C. Head la Grange Jannice Ruth Head O. K Skipper) Jones Hudson Road Stamford First Baptist Church Miss Head Hardin-Simmons University Texas Tech

Dr. Gillean Visits Family Across Texas Past Week

Dr. William Othe Gillean Jr of Galveston spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs W O Gillean and brother Lex in Lubbock with Mr and Mrs David Cobb. They also visited O Donnal with Mrs Gilleans sister and husband Carr Spraberry. Ballinger residents Mr and Mrs O J Parish visited at the Gillean home. Dr Gillean, a third year resident at John Sealy Hospital UT Medical Branch, returned to Galveston Sunday.

William Othe Gillean Jr Galveston W. O. Gillean Lex Gillean Lubbock David Cobb Cobb Gaylan Gillean O'Donald Carr Spraberry Juege O. J. Parish Ballinger Sloan John Sealy Hospital University of Texas Medical Boanch

Mrs. Hamilton Honored at May Shower in Home

Mrs. Leslie Hamilton formerly Emma Jo Davis was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Marybelle Williams with guests including Frances Holden Rebekah Stalleup Dorris Stalleup and many others. The event occurred on Saturday May 23 at home with several cohosts listed.

Leslie Hamilton Emma Jo Davis Marybelle Williams Frances Holden Rebekah Stalleup Dorris Stalleup O. R. Johnson Patricia Simpson D. 4. Davis Judy Wofford Betty Wofford Cora Lee Wright Alyce Daniel Clara Williams A. J. Coe Ray Laverance Bailey Rotan M. Hiamilton Gorman Louise Merideth Ona McKneely Ruthie Thorn

Tea Honors Miss Mildred Muehlstein Bride Elect

A tea honoring Mildred Muehlstein, bride elect of Max Moody, was held Tuesday afternoon June 4 at 4 p m in Mrs. Bartlett Holland's home. The honoree received a recipe file and each guest gave a recipe. The tea table displayed blenums in a silver container. Appointments were silver. Twenty guests attended. Hostesses were Mrs. H P Moody, Mrs Welden Walker and Mrs Holland.

Mildred Mueistein Max Moody Bartlett Holland

Houston visitors extend stay with Robertson family

Mrs R. R. Robertson and Mr and Mrs Bobby Robertson Jr with children Helen Susan and Shelley of Houston visited from Thursday to Sunday with Mrs E B Harrison mother of Mrs R P Robertson and Mr and Mrs W B Harrison Sr and other relatives and friends. They returned to Houston Sunday afternoon.

R. R. Robertson Bobby Robertson Jr Helen Susan Shelley Houston E. B. Harrison R. PR. Robertson W. B. Harrison Sr

White Family Reunion Visitors from Killeen

Mr and Mrs Guy White of Killeen attended the White family reunion in Anson and visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jess Compton. Mrs White stayed longer to care for her ill mother. They called on Mrs C P Amerson Monday morning.

Guy White Killeen Anson Jess Compton

Avoca Club Hears County Judge On Women’s Laws

County Judge Leon Thurman spoke on Women’s Laws in Texas at the Avoca Home Demonstration Club meeting on June 4 in the Avoca home making building. Mrs. H. H. Dunklin led the opening prayer and introduced safety notes. Visitors joined in roll call and refreshments were served.

Leon Thurman Texas Avoca Home Demonstration Club Avoca H. H. Dunklin

Birthday Observed by Mrs. J. P. Orr in May

Mrs. J. P. Orr marked her birthday on May 30. Family guests included daughter Mrs. J. M. Capps of Midland and relatives from Lamesa Big Spring Denton and Ark. visits extended to celebrate with her mother for a week.

J. P. Orr J. M. Capps Midland Pearle Orr J. P. Orr Jr Denton, Ark

Three Host Social Held by Bible Class at Trinity Baptist

Mrs. W., 1077 T. 4. C. Robinson and Mrs Jean Weaver hosted a Bible Class social at Trinity Baptist Church in the Sorrell home Thursday night. Mines Robinson Weaver Sorrell Watts Baldwin Reid Taylor Ivy Bean Ivy McGrady attended. devotional by Mrs. Morris Watts. Mexican dominoes, home made freezer ice cream and cupcakes served.

C. Robinson Jean Weaver Trinity Baptist Church Sorrell Morris Watts Robinson Weaver Watts Wayne Baldwin Bo Reid Eddie Taylor Leo Ivy Cecil Bean Curtis Ivy Thelma McGrady

Explorer Reaches Grant Canyon During Southwest Expedition

A historical report notes the explorer reached Grant Canyon in the Southwest during the 1540 to 1542 expedition period. The note emphasizes the route through the region and the broader scope of the 16th century exploration.

Colorado Grant Canyon Th Southwest

Stamford City Manager Attends Texas City Manager Convention

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steenson were in Odessa the first of the week attending the state convention of the Texas City Manager Association. Mr. Steenson is Stamford city manager.

Harry Steenson Odessa Texas City Manager Association Steenson Stamford

Bridal Shower Fetes Mrs Olson at Bethel Lutheran Church

Mrs. Lyle Vance Reynolds Jr, the former Carol Hinze, was honored June 3 at a bridal shower in Bethel Lutheran Church parlor. Romona Hinze registered guests as activities included readings and songs by Carla Swenson and Patsy Lodgkinson. Green and white decor, daisies and gladiolas centered the refreshment table, with a lime punch and light refreshments served to more than 50 guests.

Lyle Vance Reynolds, Jr Carol Sue Hinze Bethel Lutheran Church Romona Hinze George Moritz Bonnie Reed Evelyn Pustejovsky

Bride's Mother Included in Wedding Party

The article lists the bride's mother Mrs Alvin Hinze and a lengthy group of hostesses including Misses Hinze Pustejousky Yvonne Peterson and numerous wives and friends such as Mrs Earl Oman Bud Rosenquist Elmer Boedeker C H Peterson Carl Ebenstam Arnold Wedeking Eben Shuquist Otto Hinze Jr Frank Pustejousky C L Moritz and Jimmy Muehlstein.

Hinze and Pustejousky Yvonne Peterson Mmes Earl Oman Bud Rosenquist Elmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Wayne Winston Fuqua Harvest Brand, Inc Pittsburg Kansas Pest Control Service John Treadwell Muehlstein John Holland Michael Hughes James Self Hilaria Lapinski Jannice Ruth Head Dr. Gillean Mrs. Hamilton Miss Muehlstein H. P.moody Welden Walker Holland Avoca HD Club Accutron Bulova Jewelers Fhilip Olson Alvin Hinze Ebenstam, Arnold Wedeking Eben Shuquist, Otto Hinze, Jr Frank Pustejousky, C. L. Moritz and Jimmy Muehlstein James Herschel Kelley W. McHarg Nick Kranovich Nevada Mines Division Kennecott Copper Corporation Mr. Kranovich U. S Uncle Sam America Frank H. Milliken Industrial Payrol Fnvices Committee U.S Treasury Department Advertis Council Croer Nco Nogmenew
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