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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

3

Alathean Class Compliments New Members at Party

The Alathean Class of First Baptist Church hosted a welcome party for new members at Mrs. Ed Pendleton’s home on a Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mmes. A. B. Drury and others, with a devotional by Mrs. T. R. Tinsley and music by Mrs. O. H. Bartley and Mrs. Otis Harbert. A brief business meeting elected Mrs. A. J. Smith Jr. as assistant teacher and Mrs. W. F. Morgan as stewardship chairman.

First Baptist Church Ed Pendleton Mmes A. B. Drury Monroe Lance Bill McClellan I. W. Lowell W. F. Morgan Oliver Smith Lushen Henslee A. J. Smith, Jr J. M. Bird J. I. Moody Tom Jennings W. G. Morris Mrs. Bartley L. C. Goad Rowan Humphrey Adrian Marshall O. H. Bartley Chester Burson Otis Harbert T. R. Tinsley Peggy van Harbert Edwina Pendleton

Forty-Two Club Meeting at Mrs Rutherford's

Mrs J H Rutherford hosts the Forty-Two Club last Friday afternoon with dainty decorations for forty two games. Ice cream and cake followed the activities. Guests include Mrs W R Chapman of Abilene and numerous club members.

Rutherford J. H. Rutherford W. R. Chapman Abilene Mmes Frank Locke O. W. Lamb J. F. Walker Jack Jones E. B. Harrison L. P. Hepler W. P. Lyles B. H. Baird C. E. Brownfield J. J. Upshaw W. C. Pratt R. A. Bible S. L Fleming Albert Turner Anna Dias G. L. Inglish Chas. Cromwell H. P. Moody H H. Pennington J. A. Smith M. D. Smith

Miss Mildred Hahn Weds Winchester Man

Miss Mildred Hahn, daughter of Mr and Mrs August Hahn of Sagerton, married Marvin Wenke, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Wenke of Winchester, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Sagerton. The Rev Ed win G Ripke officiated using the ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister Mrs E H Diers with Mr Diers as best man. Miss Lillian Neinast

Mildred Hahn Winchester August Hahn Sagerton Marvin Wenke Wm. Wenke Zion Lutheran Church of Edwin G. Ripke E. H. Diers Diers Lillian Neinast Lagerton Mr. Wenke June

Wedding Echoes In Sagerton as Wenke Bride Weds

The wedding featured a navy blue sheer dress for the bride with white trim and pink carnation corsage. Mr and Mrs Wenke plan to live in Winchester as Mrs Wenke enters the ginning business after their Western points departure. Guests include the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs August Hahn and relatives from Sagerton and San Antonio.

Margaret Wenke San Antonio E. i. Diers C. F. Erdman B. A. Erdman E. G. Ripke Sagerton

Mrs Humphrey Hosts Friendly Hour Bridge Club

The Friendly Hour Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs A C Humphrey's home. Flowers decorated the rooms and Mrs H C Michael won the high score prize. Ice cream and cake were served to Mmes Lee White H C Michael A H Ladd A C Braun Earl O'Steen Paul Summers and A A McAndrew.

Albany B P W Club Entertained by Local Members

Mrs Maida Hawkins and Mrs Ethel Haile Albany members of the Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club will entertain at the American Legion hall in Albany Friday night June 14.

Maida Hawkins Ethel Haile Albany Stamford Business and Professional Women’s Club American Legion Hall

Mrs Tillotson Bridge Luncheon Entertains Guests

Mrs Bulloch Tillotson entertained Thursday last week with a three course luncheon and bridge. Roses decorated the party as guests enjoyed the social occasion.

AutoQuiz Starts In Today's Paper On Safe Driving

Calling all quiz fans to test driving knowledge with a ten issue AutoQuiz developed by Travelers Insurance Company safety experts. Read each question, pick an answer, then study the solutions in the Want Ad Section.

Travelers Insurance Company

Butterfly Bush Decorates Luncheon Bridge Event

Rooms and foursome luncheon tables were adorned with butterfly bush. Lavender accessories matched the flowers for bridge play. Mrs. L. L. Johns won high score and Mrs. N. M. Phy took high cut prizes. Linens were awarded to winners among a guest list including Mmes. Leslie Wienke and E. A. Russell among others.

L. L. Johns N. M. Phy

Stitch and Chatter Club Hosts Come as You Are Tea

Mrs. Doc Lindsey entertained members of the Stitch and Chatter Club at her home on Thursday afternoon with a Come as You Are theme. Guests included Mmes. N. LeFevere, Marvin Stanford, Carl Maples, Guy White, Jack Dotson, Pat Wright, Ben Simpson, Curtis Terry, Lowell Wills, H. C. Westfall, Durward Freer, D. Gould, and others enjoying sandwiches, pickles, cookies, and Fruto.

Stitch and Chatter Club Doc Lindsey Mmes. N. LeFevere Marvin Stanford Carl Maples Guy White Jack Dotson Pat Wright Ben Simpson Curtis Terry Lowell Wills H. C. Westfall Durward Freer D. Gould

Final Party for Summer By Goodfellowship Class

The Goodfellowship Class of the First Baptist Church held a final summer party at Mrs. B. W. Cullum’s home on Thursday afternoon. The group recessed for hot months and will resume in fall. Mrs. W. C. Cannon led devotionals. Mrs. George Smith offered prayer.

Goodfellowship First Baptist Church B. W. Cullum W. C. Cannon George Smith Edna Cullum J. T. Halsell J. H. Weldon Mmes J. E. Duncan A. W. Hanson M. V. Bland L. E. Adams B. K. Carson A. D. Thompson E. D. Glenn J. O. Jackson W Gc. Cannon Alma Gustafson the Ostess

Bide A Wee Bridge Club Meets With Mrs McAndrew

The Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club, renamed the Bide A Wee Bridge Club, met last Friday with Mrs. A A McAndrew. G E Hanson won high score among members and Miss Lucretia Dickenson won high score among guests. Strawberry short cake and iced tea followed the games. Guests included Miss Lucretia Dickenson and Mmes Otis Grisham W J Young R C Blanton G E Hanson J I Moody J W Rowan Tom Smith John Oates Jr Lloyd Luckie Oliver Smith.

R. C. Blanton G. E. Hanson J. I. Moody J. W. Rowan Tom Smith John Oates Lloyd Luckie Oliver Smith

Stamford News Briefs on Local Camps and Visits

Sanford Hodge enrolls in LZ Ranch camp near Perryton for eight weeks, parents driving him there last Friday and back home Saturday. He will attend the Texas Cowboy Reunion before returning to camp. Mrs. R S Daniel and Patsy of Dallas visited Stamford friends, and Dorothy Metuis ion returns from Texas Tech to work as a dietitian at Wichita Falls Camp Fire girls camp in Ardmore. Mattie and Peggy McCuistion plan an extended New Mexico camping trip with Truett McCuistion and his wife from Farwell. Joe Long and family from Brownwood spent the weekend with Ed Pendleton family, as did C E Hobart and Diane of Munday. Annie Blankenbeckler spent ten days with relatives in Fort Worth.

Sanford Hodge S. J. Hodge Perryton Stamford Sanford Dorothy Metuistion Texas Tech Lubbock Ardmore Oklahoma Wichita Falls Mattie V Peggy McCuistion New Mexico Truett McCuistion Farwell

Westminster Guild Social Meeting at Central Church

The Westminster Guild of the Central Presbyterian Church met with Mrs Dick Rowland and hostesses Mrs L S Furrh Mrs Bart Holland and Mrs R C Ricks. President Mrs J M Mc Donald led a short business session and Miss Maxine Rowland recorded for guests. A sing song followed and sandwiches pineapple punch and cookies were served to the listed members.

Westminster Guild Central Presbyterian Church Dick Rowland L. S. Furth Bart Holland R. C. Ricks J. M. McDonald Maxine Rowland Mmes. Jewett White H. H. Pennington Perry Smith Oliver Crump A. C. Braun G. C. Carothers L. S. Furrh Mrs. Rowland

Couples Club Meeting Hosted by Mr and Mrs Shamburger

Mr and Mrs J C Shamburger entertained the Couples Club last week. Mr and Mrs John Oates Jr won high score in bridge. Fresh peach ice cream and a gel food cake were served to several couples including Mr and Mrs A J Smith Jr and Mr and Mrs J I Moody. Others listed include Mr and Mrs Travis Bouchett and Mr and Mrs W P Crosby.

Shamburger J. C. Shamburger John Oates A. J. Smith J. I. Moody Travis Bouchett W. P. Crosby Shamburg

Astin Family Visits A and M Student Then Returns Home

Mr and Mrs Hugh Astin traveled to Bryan last week with their son Joe William a student at A and M College and brought him back to Stephenville for a six week term at John Tarleton College His cousin Harry Lee Haynes also returned to Stephenville for summer school

Hugh Astin Bryan Joe William A. and M. College Stephenville John Tarleton College Harry Lee Haynes

Students and visitors depart for summer from local area

Cecil Gray Jr and several Texas A and M students return to home for summer. Families and visitors including Mr and Mrs Conrad Brady and son Norman of Mineral Wells and Dr and Mrs Garner of Dallas stop by Stamford en route home. Others plan to stay through the Texas Cowboy Reunion while relatives visit in Houston Abilene and Lamesa.

Conrad Brady Norman Mineral Wells Mr. Brady J. K. Brady R. M. Garner Dallas Stamford Carlsbad New Mexico T. J. McClendon Houston Jack McClendon H. B. Lawdon Ann Goble Lamesa Tony Goble H. P. Moody Goble

Social notes record Mrs Holland hosting Bridgettes

Mrs Bart Holland entertained the Bridgettes last week. Miss Frances Prewit, daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Prewit, returned home the first of this week after visits with Gwen and Doris Eggleston in Smithville and after finishing a year at the University of Texas.

Mrs Bart Holland Bridgettes Frances Prewit D. E. Prewit Smithville Gwen Doris Eggleston University of Texas

Mrs Joel B Campbell Visiting Turner Parents

Mrs Joel B Campbell formerly Miss Mary Lou Turner visits her parents Mr and Mrs T J Turner. Her husband has been away on business.

Joel B. Campbell Mary Lou Turner Mrs T. J.turner

Transfer to Texas Keeps Campbell Family Connected

Stationed in Washington D C for some time the Campbells receive a transfer to Texas Mrs Campbell plans to visit relatives while in Texas Miss Tommy Faye Stell a University of Texas at Austin student returns home for the summer Miss Doris Wayne OBrien a Hardin Simmons University student in Abilene is home for the summer

C. E. Bunkley, Jr University of Texas Aat Austin Washin D. C Texas Campbell Tommy Faye Stell University of Texas At Austin Doris Wayne O’brien Hardin-Simmons University of Abilene

Mrs R E McDonald and daughter visit Abilene and Lubbock

Mrs R E McDonald and her daughter Miss Mary Louise of Lubbock traveled to Abilene and back, visiting relatives there and in Lubbock from Thursday to Saturday.

R. E. McDonald Mary Louise Lubbock Abilene

Nye Couple Visits Stamford Friends on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Daniel Nye of Graham spent Sunday with Miss Norma York and visited other Stamford friends.

Daniel Nye Graham Norma York Stamford

Anna Paul Jackson Heads to California Summer Visit

Anna Paul Jackson left last Friday for Norwalk California to spend the summer with her father Ralph Jackson and grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Jackson. She rode the train alone from Sweetwater.

Anna Paul Jackson Norwalk California Ralph Jackson J. F. Jackson Anna Paul Sweetwater

Lanmons Vacation Visit Noted In Perry Report

Mr and Mrs Johnny Lanmon spent part of their vacation here last week visiting relatives. Mr Lanmon is manager of the Perry.

Johnny Lanmon Mr. Lanmon The Perry

Local Residents Visit Friends and Relatives This Week

Mrs Eddie Adcock of Alvord visits her parents Mr and Mrs J S Smith. Miss Jessie Smith is her former name. Harry Sims visits relatives in Eastland. Forrest Gambill a Hardin Simmons student remains at Abilene for summer work. Alton McClellan Jr leaves for Lake Sweetwater to visit Betty Jo Summers. Betty Jo Summers visits a cousin in Spur. Martha McClellan visits relatives in Knox City.

Eddie Adcock Alvordis J. S. Smith Betty Jo Summers Spur

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