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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

6

Lueders Couple Joyce Stanford and Rayford Kelly Wed at Church

Joyce Marie Stanford and Rayford Lee Kelly were married May 28 at Lueders Methodist Church in a 7 30 p m ceremony. Both graduates of Lueders High School served as class officers. They honeymooned in Clifton and plan to reside in Leuders.

Lueders Joyce Marie Stanford Rayford Lee Kelly Lueders Methodist Church Lueders High School G. W. Stanford Leroy Kelly C. B. Melton Reuben Nance Kenneth Stanford Emon Ray Higgs Mr. Stanford Bett Jane Mae- Cown Stephen Miller H. L. Bosse Marvin Stanford Stamford T. J. Brimberry Nye T. Minter Odessa H. C. Adams

Stamford women attend Lub bock bridal tea for Manley-Garrison

Mrs. L. E. Wofford, Mrs. Earl G. Wright and Mrs. D. J. Davis of Stamford traveled to Lubbock Thursday for a bridal tea honoring their niece Barbara Jo Manley who wed Lester Garrison of Lubbock on June 9.

L. E. Wofford Earl G. Wright D. J. Davis Stamford Lubbock Barbara Jo Manley Lester Garrison

Shanafelt Family Visits Farmington Ties

Mr and Mrs Frank Shanafelt and children of Farmington New Mexico visited relatives and friends they formerly lived here, renewing ties and sharing memories.

Frank Shanafelt Farmington, N. M

Wedding Vows Recited at First Baptist Stamford

Clorise Thomas and Bobby Morgan exchange vows Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Stamford's First Baptist Church. Officiant Rev. Frank Foster leads a double ring ceremony as relatives, friends, and Sask events from Dallas to Aspermont attend. The couple plans a Colorado honeymoon and will reside in Abilene Meander Street.

Clorise Thomas Bobby Morgan First Baptist Church Stamford Irvin Thomas Austin Morgan Abilene Frank Foster Aspermont Stamford High School William E. Mayes Mayes James Colvin Midland Sandra Sorrell Johnny Dickey Dallas Brice Ywa Anita Taylor Jimmy Morgan Robert von Froeder Snyder Sue Colorado Meander Street Morgan Safeway Stores Hardin Simmons University Andrews Lubbock Snyder Haskell Anson Avoca

Under-Water Scene Brings Stamford Sub Deb Ball to Country Club

The Stamford Sub Deb Club held its annual spring presentation at the Stamford Country Club in an under water themed ball sponsored by Mr and Mrs Hubert Watson. Mermaids, treasure chests, and fish net bubbles framed the officer and member introductions led by retiring president Sonja Chandler and new president Sarah Harrison.

Stamford SubDeb Club Stamford Coun Try Club Mrend Hubert Watson Kaitlons Sonja Chandler Kay Black Sarah Harrison Bob Harrison Chrissie Kendrick Nicky Jackson Peggy Harvick Jack Mills Valerie Harris Lex Kelley Kay Sparks Bobby Young Boutonieres Joe Wash Larry Ivy Andy Swenson Donald Davis

Kennedy and Temple Plan July 13 Wedding at St John’s

Lucy Kennedy and Billy Frank Temple announce attendants for their July 13 wedding at St John’s Methodist Church. Kennedy names sister Mrs C Bourdon Smith as matron of honor and sister Nancy as bridesmaid along with Bertha Patterson. Temple is supported by best man Jack Temple and groomsmen Morrell Humes Jack Pflug ushers Neil Pruitt Wayne Crawford. The couple, McMurry College students, are children of Addie Mae Kennedy and Earl Temple.

Lucy Kennedy Billy Frank Temple St. John’s Methodist Church C. Bourdon Smith Dallas Nancy Melanie Beth Smith Mike Smith Oak Lawn Methodist Church Bertha Patterson McMurry College Abilene Temple Jack Temple Morrell Humes Jack Pflug Neil Pruitt Wayne Crawford Bill Childers Lubbock Hollis Rae Haynes Stamford Dorothy King Throckmorton Miss Kennedy Addie Mae Kennedy Mr Temple Earl Temple Lamesa

Mrs A J French Honored at Ice Cream Supper

An ice cream supper honored Mrs A J French who is leaving Lone Star Gas. The event at the Eugene Olson home Friday night June 8 featured ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank, Roddy Curtis Elliott, Frances Ojeon, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reber, Stephanie and Roger, Mr and Mrs Tom Boyd, Tommy, and Mr and Mrs Eugene Olson Cenle.

A. J. French Lone Star Gas Company Mrs Eugene Olson French Frank Roddy Curtis Elliott Frances Ojeon Kenneth Reber Stephanie Roger Tom Boyd Tommy Cenle

Bridal Gift Tea Honors Patsy Meleen Ahead of June Wedding

Patsy Meleen daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Meleen was honored at a bridal tea hosted at the Grimes home. She will wed Jerry Carr son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Carr of Hamlin on Sunday June 17 at 4 pm at Central Christian Church. Hostesses included Mrs Grimes and six others with guests greeted by Mrs Sublett.

Patricia Lee Meleen Frank Meleen Will H. Grimes Miss Meleen Jerry Carr Clifford Carr Hamlin Central Christian Church Grimes B. A. True Raymond Astin J. M. Newcomer H. E. Williams M. J. Sublett Blanche Baldwin

Florence Hale Honored by China Grove Church Group

Florence Hale 83, longtime former Stamford resident and oldest member of China Grove Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union, was celebrated at a church social in the recreational hall. She is mother of pastor Rev. C. B. Underwood, arrived in Stamford in 1900, now residing at 219 East 18th Street, Colorado City.

Florence Hale Colorado City China Grove

Garden Club Plans Year Under New Stamford President

Stamford Garden Club executive board met June 2 with new president Mrs L E Loveless to map the coming year's landscaping and park planting projects and beautification efforts in collaboration with city civic groups. Program details will be set by Mrs H L Bosse with coffee and cookies served. attendees included Mrs W J Bryant Mrs Grady Bowdry Mrs Earl Stagner Mrs Dave Walker Mrs J H Rutherford Mrs Edgar Ellis and the hostess.

Stamford Garden Club L. E. Loveless W. J. Bryant Grady Bowdry H.L. Bosse Earl Stagner Dave Walker J. H. Rutherford Edgar Ellis

Range management tools listed by extension specialist

Proper land use and stocking rates deferred and rotation grazing brush control reseeding cross fencing and salt and water distribution are listed by G O Hoffman extension range specialist as tools of range management.

G. O Hoffman Extension Range Specialit

Mrs W M Peek Undergoes Minor Surgery in Stamford

Mrs W M Peek of Stamford underwent minor surgery at Stamford Sanitarium on Tuesday June 5.

W. M. Peek Stamford Stamford Sanitarium

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Miss McCown Mrs. Stanford Mrs. Kelly Mrs. Rayford Lee Kelly Lael Galion Sherwin-Williams Huston Hardware Lucy Kennedy and Patsy Meleen Ireland Gordon Chambers Williams Garden Club Curtis East Handlan Huston Bob Ban Deen Engi Neer Warran Tad McGhee Motor Company Bob Bandeen
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