Vacation Bible Schools Run Through Next Week in Stamford
Stamford churches host multiple Bible schools with miles of activity. Enrollment tops 272 at Calvery and First Baptist while Central Presbyterian reports 31 children per class and 142 enrolled to date. Two visiting workers from Texas Baptists assist rural associations during an eight week outreach program.
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Stamford
First Baptist Church
Central Presbyterian
Central Christian Schools
East McHarg Baptist Church
St. John’s Methodist Church
Calvary Baptist School
East McHarg Vacation Bible School
O. B. Boone
Central Presbyterian Church
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Lagerton
Truett Black
Texas Baptist Sunday School Department
Jones County Association
Daylene Currin
Five-Year-Old Visitor From Children’s Home Guests in Stamford
Pete Encinias a five year old from Texas Baptist Children’s Home spent a week in Stamford living with several local families. He joined a Keystone class picnic at Harmon Park and will return to Round Rock with the Alton McClellans and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Encinias
Texas Baptist Children’s Home
Round Rock
Stamford
Pete
Harmon Park
Young Married People's Department
First Baptist Church
Buck McCarty
Terry
Cleburne
Gene Knabel
Ernest Tipton
Frank Shanatelt
Enis Bishops
Alton McClellan
Clellan, Sr
Young People Sing At Church of Christ Meeting
High school and college age youths gather each Sunday evening at the Church of Christ for singing led by James High. A 15 minute broadcast of the singing airs between 7:15 and 7:30 PM on the second and fourth Sundays. Mrs. C F Williams returned from Aransas Pass after attending her mother in law Mrs A D Bridges funeral on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
James High
C. F. Williams
Aransas Pass
A. D. Bridges
Young Evangelists Set Gospel Revival at Local Church
Leon Fancher and Wayne Fussell will lead a gospel meeting at the Church of Christ at North Ferguson and Bunkley streets from June 11 to June 22. Evening services start at 8 P M and Sunday morning services begin at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Fancher
Wayne Fussell
Church of Christ
North Ferguson and
Bunkley Streets
Bob Day Recalled To Active Service
Mrs. Bob Day and her son Bobby returned from Los Angeles to Aspenmont to stay with her parents the Baldwins. Bob Day a World War II fighter pilot and Air Force Reserve member has been recalled to active duty and reported to San Francisco for assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Day
Bobby
Los Angeles
Calif
Aspermont
Pryors Attend State Pistol Meet in Austin
Dr and Mrs George Pryor Jr joined the 32nd annual Texas Rifle Association pistol championship at the Austin police pistol range. The couple, practicing as a hobby, entered their first tournament seeking classification. They traveled to Austin Friday for the two day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pryor, Jr
Austin
Pryor
Texas Rifle Association
Pista
Mother of Local Store Manager Dies
Mrs. A. F. Whitlock mother of Stamford store manager Frank Whitlock died unexpectedly Thursday at a daughter’s home in Oklahoma City. Funeral services for the 69 year old were held at the First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City with Rev. Horace Jones officiating. Born February 17 1883 in Italy Texas she moved to Fletcher Oklahoma in 1921 and later returned to Fletcher in 1948 after 36 years in various Oklahoma and Texas cities. Survivors include her husband five sons and six daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Whitlock
Frank Whitlock
Stamford
Oklahoma City
First Baptist Church
Fletcher
Oklahoma
Texas
Hoopers Return From Extended Trip
Byron Hooper district manager for the Texas stores of J. M. McDonald Co has returned from a three week trip to Hastings Nebraska the companys headquarters Mrs Hooper joined him and spent time in Denver Boulder and Ft Collins In Boulder she visited their son Byron Hooper Jr and in Ft Collins she visited a brother Paul Rodwell and his wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Hooper
Texas
J. M. McDonald Co
Hastings
Nebra
Birth of Son for J A Musil Family in Stamford
A son named Joseph Anthony Musil was born at the Stamford Sanitarium on June 9 at 3 10 AM to Mr and Mrs J and Musil. He weighed six pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs F J Musil of Stamford and Mr and Mrs J J Kulhanek of Hempstead.
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Joseph Anthony Musil
J. &. Musil
Stamford Sanitarium
F. J Musil
Stamford
J. J. Kulhanek
Hempstead
St Johns Church School Ends Sunday
St Johns Methodist Church closes its vacation church school on Sunday with a parent sharing period. About 100 attendees, including visitors, participated with Mrs Travis Bouchett directing and many workers assisting. Each group offered funds for shoes, Bibles, and foreign children, while lessons featured stories of Jesus, Palestine, and Old Testament scenes. The Star party occurred Saturday night at Purdue springs with a worship service led by Rev Charles E Fike.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Travis Bouchett
Jesus
India
Palestine
American Bible Society
Sarah Inglish McDonald
Mt. Sinai
the Tabernacle
Abraham
Purdue Springs
Charles E. Fike
Picnic Friday Ends Central Christian Vacation Bible School
Rev. Virgil Swope announced a Friday noon picnic at City Park in Haskell to close the Vacation Bible School at Central Christian Church. Sunday evening worship will feature reports and handwork displays, with ongoing summer sessions each Wednesday 9 to 11 30 A M for boys and girls and a staff of veteran workers.
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Central Christian Church
Haskell
Virgil Swope
Vacation Bible School
Bible School
Swope
Nursing Caps Awarded in Abilene Ceremony
Joan Walton of Stamford Barbara Richards of Fricksdale and Mary Bounds of Rockdale were among 26 Hendricks School of Nursing preclinical class members receiving caps in a Behrens chapel ceremony with Doris McCune presenting. Charles Johnson home from Sam Houston State College for the summer and employed by Lone Star Gas. Catherine Lavelle returned from a four month east coast vacation. Richie Lane played at the Sallie Owens and Michael Lehr wedding in Abilene at Chapel of Memories on June 5 with Jacque Nell Hunter singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Walton
Stamford
Barbara Richards
Fricksdale
Mary Bounds
Rockdale
Hendricks School of Nursing
Behrens Chapel
Doris McCune
School of Nurses
Charles Johnson
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Lone Star Gas Company
Catherine Lavelle
Stamford Sanitarium
New York City
Atlantic City
Wilkes Barre
Richie Lane
Sallie Owens
Michael Lehr
Abilene
Chapel of Memories
Jacque Nell Hunter
Mrs C V Herbert to Take Vacation Trip to Missouri
Mrs C V Herbert of Hamlin, employed at Stamford Sanitarium, will leave Sunday for a vacation trip to Missouri. She plans to visit friends and relax during the holiday period.
Gospel of John Is Theme For St Johns Sermon Series
St Johns Methodist Church will begin a series on the Gospel of John next Sunday at 8 pm led by Charles E B Fike. One chapter will be studied each Sunday evening until completion after a successful Luke study last year. Morning worship at 10 50 features a sermon titled In The Name of Jesus Visitors are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
Charles EB. Fike
Jesus
St. John’s
Fike
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Vacation Bible Schools
Lindley Thomas
Sherron Kay
Direl Lake
North Dakota
Thomas
Pryors
Hoopers
St. John’s Church
Central Christian
Ileal
Hunt's
Decker
Gelden Brand
Oleo
Chase and Sanborn
Kimbell’s
White Rose
Pickles
Lemons
Sunki
George Oates
Bacon Wesson
I-S-M
John
St. John's
China
C. L. Cromwell
Optometrist
TO Finance CO
N. Swenson
Son’s Ice Cream
E. Hamilton
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