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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

7

Mrs Smith joins husband in Cross Plains business

Mrs Roy E Smith and children left Sunday to join Mr Smith who has been in business at Cross Plains for months. Mrs C M Meritt has taken Mrs Smiths place in the ready to wear department of the Grand Leader store. Circle E of the Baptist W M B met Monday afternoon with Mrs T C Hart in a Bible study with several members present.

Roy E. Smith Cross Plains Smith C. M. Meritt Circle E of the Baptist W. M T. C. Hart

La Petite Artiste Club Meets for Tea

The La Petite Artiste club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Flemins. After hand work, tea was served with sandwiches to Mesdames H. L. Park O. H. Coats Chester Yeatts Burt Flemins D. L. Bostick C. P. Nichols A. M. Ottinger Pitt Walton and the hostess. Mrs. Pitt Walton will entertain the club next week.

la Petite Artiste Club J. D. Flemins H. L. Park Oo. H. Coats Chester Yeatts Burt Flemins D. L. Bostick C. P. Nichols A. M. Ottinger Pitt Walton Hos

Miss Newcomb Marries Mr Murray in Alpine

Miss Veda Newcomb and Mr Troy Murray of Alpine wed Monday evening at Rockdale Baptist Church in a ring ceremony. Rev. E J Barb officiated as bridesmaids and groomsmen attended. The bride, a Stamford high school graduate, will soon receive a degree from Sul Ross Alpine. The couple and wedding party were later entertained with guests at a reception.

Murray Veda Newcomb Troy Murray Alpine Rockdale Baptist Church E. J. Barb C. E. Carlton Nell Mewshaw San Benits Bessie Terry Carlton Orchid Walter Garnet Burl Bunkley Edward Adams Leo McKeever S. G. Cobb, Jr Baby Pearl Newcomb Georgette Tull Newcomb Stamford High School Canyon Simmon’s University Sul Ross Fay Adams Evelyn Carson Elizabeth Pratt Frances Adams W. P. Moore

London Bridge Club Hosts Evening of Games and Color Theme

Mr and Mrs H A Carter entertained the London Bridge Club last Thursday night with yellow and green décor. Rose decorations, yellow and green refreshments, and prizes included color parfait glasses and cigarettes. Players listed include F E Hudson Fleet Shepard Ben Ray Harry Yates H F Goble C M Frances W B Harrison Rayford Hills and Fay Williams.

London Bridge Club H. A. Carter Fred Hudson Harry Yates Ben Ray H. F. Goble Messrs and Mines F. E. Hudson Fleet Shepard C. M. Frances W. B. Harrison Rayford Hills Fay Williams R. R. Robertson

REBEKAH LODGE ENTERTAINS ANSON

The Rebekah lodge visited Anson on Thursday evening to present a program. H F Jackson chaired the committee and arranged music by the Statice Orchestra readings by Georgana Culwell a Spanish and Turkish dance by Jewel Temple and a talk by D Hassen about a visit to the old world. Ice cream and cake followed for about 40 Stamford visitors.

Rebekah Lodge Anson H. F. Jackson Statice Orchestra Georgana Culwell Jewel Temple D. Hassen Stamford

Builders Class Meeting at Central Christian Church

The Builders Class of Central Christian church held a Friday evening business and social meeting at Mrs. J. D. Curd's home. Cut flowers decorated, games of 42 were played after the session, and a meal of salad, potato flakes, crackers and tea was served to Mines. George Gray, R. Markham, Fannie Meeker, A. E. Sanders, George Forrester, Rob Moore, W. G. Bruce, H. P. Austin and Miss Nettie Grubbs were listed among attendees.

Central Christian Church J. D. Curd George Gray R. Markham Fannie Meeker A. E. Sanders George Forrester Rob Moore W. G. Bruce H. P. Austin Nettie Grubbs

Mission study lesson and plans at St. John's church

The W. M. S. of St. John's church held a Monday mission study lesson. Afterward they discussed business matters and planned to aid the Brotherhood class in serving the banquet on Sunday to Anson visitors. The society also ordered a kitchen sink and repair work around the building.

St. John’s Church

Yo Yo Club Organized At Miss Curd's Home

Miss Faye Evelyn Curd hosted a small gathering Monday June 10 to form the Yo Yo Club. Officers include President Miss Curd and Reporter J B Carlisle with members and spouses listed as Wiseman, Perkins, Bunkley, Frizell, Berthel Medlin, Lyles, Medlin, Elliott, Payne, Inkie, and Boy Blue Latham.

Faye Evelyn Curd Perentine J. B. Carlisle Cash Wiseman Lois Perkins Dorothy Bunkley Mary Edna Frizell Lena Berthel Medlin Helen Lyles Weaver Medlin

Birthday Party for Herbert A Carter Jr Turns Two

Herbert Allen Carter Jr celebrated his second birthday with a backyard party Saturday. Virginia Tayman and Betty Jane Blackwell read aloud while guests enjoyed pink candy rose cake ice cream cones and balloons. Attendees included Jack Crockett Bobbie Kinard Ben Owen Crow Blanche Mary Penick Wichita Falls Bob Bryant Charles Virginia Tayman Ela Bland Elliott Jimmie Phy Janice Baird Mary Jean Richard Yates S P Smith Jr Nancy Harrison Louie Mack Hardy Barney Johnson Jr Betty Jane Blackwell John L Croft and John Culp.

Herbert Allen Carter, Jr Virginia Tayman Betty Jane Blackwell Jack Crockett Bobbie Kinard Ben Owen Crow Blanche Mary Penick Wichita Falls Bob Bryant Charles Ela Bland Elliott Jimmie Phy Janice Baird Mary Jean Richard Yates S. P. Smith, Jr Nancy Ruth Harrison Louie Mack Hardy Barney Johnson, Jr John L. Croft John Culp

Stamford and Breckenridge leaders visit each other

Mr and Mrs Holland longtime Stamford residents now in Breckenridge where he serves as school superintendent visited Stamford Saturday. He previously led Stamford Public Schools and left for Breckenridge, saying Stamford and Breckenridge are two of West Texas foremost cities.

Holland N. S. Holland Stamford Breckenridge West Texas

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