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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

4

Engagement Announcement for Miss Mabel Bailey

An engagement to Manley Sikes was announced at a Stamford event hosted by Mrs. Frank Heflin. The couple plans to wed in Stamford on June 29, with a pink and white theme and gifts reflecting Texas freedom.

Mabel Bailey Stamford Manley Sikes Frank Heflin Texas Mabel Manley H. E. Bailey Katharine Addis Mattie V. McCuistion Thelma McCuistion Othella Harlan Thelma Thorp Irene Taylor Ruby Hanson Valentine Bland Ora Lee Bland Fay Adams Etta McKinley Olive McDougle Clara Lively Jewel Elliott Annie Dewees Helen Meyer Dena Meyer Miss Bailey Stamford High School Denton Hardin- Simmons University Abilene Bangs Mr. Sikes E. B. Sikes Bangs High School Effingham Illinois Brantley-Draughon’s Business College Fort Worth

Friday Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Metz

Mrs L F Metz hosted the Friday Bridge Club. Flowers adorned the home and Mrs Fred Hudson received gardenia perfume as high score award. Ice cream and cake were served after the games.

L. F. Metz Fred Hudson G. C. Carothers L. M. Hardy Don Ferris Mesdames Hugh Astin Gordon Haynes R. E. Hall A. S. Vernon Frank Morrow John Hudson W. Peckham J. H. Scott Robert Harrison Roy Arledge

Club Luncheon and Wednesday Bridge Party Held

A luncheon hosted by Margaret Boston at her parents home featured meat loaf creamed potatoes green beans carrots salad rolls iced tea and cake. Guests included Wanda White Mary Lou Johnson Buena Peckham and others with Margaret Bryant absent due to returning to Dallas.

Margaret Boston Wanda White Mary Lou Johnson Buena Peckham Margaret Bryant Mary Estella Williams Ollie Mae Burge

Daughters of Ruth Class Elects President at Funeral Church

Mrs. A. L. Foster was elected president of the Daughters of Ruth Class at Memorial Baptist Church replacing Mrs. R. L. Tolbert who moved away. Members gathered to sew a quilt and share morning coffee with attendees including Mesdames L. A. Spoonte, R. M. Garner, and V. M. Nel.

P. C. Williams Memorial Baptist Church A. L. Foster R. L. Tolbert Mesdames L. A. Spoonte R. M. Garner V. M. Nel

Centennial party honors Play-A-While Club

Mrs. Frank Lindsay hosted a Centennial themed afternoon for Play-A-While Club members. Guests included Mesdames Bob Moore C E Coombes O J Ether ton J C Randel S L Fleming R P Small F J Schaefer J B Lee Dolly Payne B H Baird H H Pennington G L Inglish W S McAndrews R S Kuenstler Earl O'Steen and Durwood Young as ice cream moulds bore centenary inscriptions.

Frank Lindsay Bob Moore C. E. Coombes O. J. Etherton J. C. Randel S. L. Fleming

Local Residents News and Visits In Stamford Prolific

Notices list Mrs J D Rambo visiting son Clarence in Roscoe and other Stamford residents traveling for study, family visits, or summer breaks. Includes Miss Mae Belle Baird heading to Dallas, Miss Bessie Terry to Austin, and families visiting relatives in Oklahoma, Temple, Weatherford, Abilene, and Hobbs New Mexico.

J. D. Rambo Roscoe On Son Clarence Rambo Mae Belle Baird McMurry College Abilene B. H. Baird Dallas A. L. Weaver Joe Ben Hobbs, New Mexico Mrs. Weaver J. A. Elliott

Cards Awarded For Scholarship And Attendance

School records list perfect attendance and scholarship card recipients by grade and name. Includes A and B card pupils across 1st to 3rd grades with multiple students named, reflecting Reynolds School awards for honor and attendance.

Edna Ann Eaheart Doris Rosenwasser Merle Hoggard Sanford Hodge Cliff Lousignant John McNabb Don Raines Joyce Reid Joy Reid Bradford Rowland Lennis Bob Adams Stanley Earl Reese Jimmie la Rue Mac. Lester H. L. Thompson la Nelle Adair Priscilla Burleson Edith Chapman Mary Sue

Rehearsals Begin For Frontier Centennial Shows

Fort Worth preparations for the Frontier Centennial include rehearsals for two major productions, the Frontier Follies at Casa Manana and The Last Frontier outdoor spectacle with star guests such as Mabel Strickland and the Black Horse Troop. Also in rehearsal is Billy Rose’s Jumbo from New York.

Fort Worth Texas Casa Manana Everette Marshall Ziegfeld MGM Lime New York Walter Dave Wahl Paul Whiteman Dick Powell Fannie Brice Maurice Chevalier Palo Pinto County Mabel Strickland Second U. S. Cavalry Fort Riley Kansas Second Dragoons Billy Rose Hippodrome

University of Texas commencement attendees noted

Jean McGregor Peggy Tinsley Donald Baum Jack Warren Mc Clendon and James Phy attended the University of Texas commencement. Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenwasser traveled to Austin for the graduation exercises. Rosenwasser’s niece Miss Gladys Rosenwasser of Lockhart was in the graduating class. Bernice Rosenwasser, daughter of the Rosenwassers and a student at the University, returned home with them. Disquieting reports Thursday described Mrs H E Bass's critical illness at Stamford Sanitarium.

Horace Lee Prewit D. E. Prewit Jack Warren McClendon Edward White James Orr Jack Robinson George Mason Rowena Caldwell Denton Mrs. S Caldwell Jack Moore University of Texas Mrs. W. P. Moore Jean McGregor Peggy Tinsley Donald Baum James Phy U. of T Louis Rosenwasser Austin Rosenwasser Gladys Rosenwasser Lockhart Bernice Rosenwasser H. E. Bass Stamford Sanitarium

Naming of Andalusia Traced to Legend and Misunderstanding

Readings from a Madrid writer in the Detroit News recount two popular tales behind the name Andalusia. One credits Saint Lucia and St. James with a divine prompt Anda Lucia meaning Go forward Lucia. The other, a traveler’s misunderstanding between a deaf countryman and his donkey leading to the name Andalusia.

Spain Andalusia St. Lucia St. James Lucia Madrid Detroit News Anda

Edison Foundation names Stamford chairman for scholarships

L. W. Johnson, superintendent of schools, is named local campaign chair in Stamford for the Edison Foundation effort to award 100 scholarships annually. Col. W. B. Tuttle announced the role at San Antonio. The foundation began in 1929 to pair youth with opportunity, with a state qualification board to assess Texas applicants.

Thomas A. Edison Foundation America L. W. Johnson Stamford Edison Texas

Buie Family Attends Texas Tech Graduation Events

Mr and Mrs R B Buie and children Janice Beverly Victor travel to Lubbock for Texas Tech exercises. Pauline Buie joins the graduation class and Alpha Chi honor society member served as Lubbock delegate to the San Antonio state convention. Clarice Buie, Texas Tech graduate last year, stayed for the commencement activities.

R. B. Buie Janice Beverly Victor Lubbock Texas Tech Pauline Buie Buie Alpha Chi San Antonio Clarice Buie

10B Printing From the Armory Always Pleases

A terse note reports 10B printing from the armory brings consistent satisfaction. Readers recall the item’s quality and enduring appeal, with minimal details about date or place.

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Society R. F. Mahood Friendly Hour Club S. J. Hodge Friendly Hour Bridge Club K. R. Pawkett Dean Culp W. R. Rucker Jack Dudley Chas. E. David Leslie White W. S. Martin Bill Richardson Morris Hicks Cecil C. Jones Dudley Duncan Felton Underwood F. E. Hudson London Bridge Club The Kolonial Kard Klub Bessie Terry L. L. Hobgood Anitra East Hamilton Street Mrs. Hobgood Olton H. V. McElreath Oklahoma Tom Davis T. N. Meador, Jr Odessa Roy Crow Arkansas Mary Fleming Drew Caton Waco Vera Steely C. L A Mary Smith Bostick J. B. Dodson Ray Burson Sallie T. Pate Kathleen Whittington Lake Sweetwater Maggie Cole Jo Summers Ruth Williams Mary Jim Mason Bill Swenson Eilah Blan Elliott Ouida Faye Gray Velman Johnnie Marie Page Patsy P Ark Mayor Christens Nee George Sergeant Little Marcia Massmann Frontier Centennial Il. W. Johnson Edison Foundation United Food Store Pekoe del Monte K.C Bologna Wien Fach Farmall F Complete Farm Machinery Service M‘cormick Deering Tractors Genuine International Repairs
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