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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

7

Meleen and Carr announce wedding attendants at Central Christian Church

Patricia Lee Meleen and Jerry Polk Carr announce attendants for their Sunday wedding at Central Christian Church in Hamlin. The double ring ceremony is at 4 p.m. Rev. James Smith will officiate with organist Mrs. W. E. Mayes and soloist Raylyn Flowers.

Patricia Lee Meleen Jerry Carr Jerry Polk Carr Miss Meleen Frank Meleen Avoca Mr. Carr H. C. Carr Hamlin Central Christian Church James Smith W. E. Mayes Raylyn Flowers Rosemary Rasco Abilene Shirley Bryson Grand Rapids Mich Dell Teer Lubbock Mary Ann Archer Vernon Mary Ann Wilbanks Clifford Carr Wichita Falls Preston Morrow Rotan Wayne Cook Corsicana TCU Rasco Bryson Teer Archer Morrow Cook Coody Dean

Sue Hollobaugh Is Complimented At Bridal Gift Tea

Sue Hollobaugh, to wed Saturday James Louis Bilyeu at Jayton, was honored at a bridal gift tea held at the home economics cottage. Hostesses included Mrs Gaines Webb and others. Miss Tillotson played piano. guests registered by Miss Cooper. gift display by Miss Wade and Miss Swenson. The receiving line featured the honoree with her mother and aunt. arrangements used pink touches and rhinestones on the buffet and cake squares were served.

Sue Hollobaugh James Louis Bilyeu Jayton Gaines Webb Bill Williams W. B. Trice B. F. Neely Clay Markham Weaver Medlin Rae Eastland B. Q. Cooper Richard Lane Weigh Vaden Bertha Nauer JL. R Rollobaugh Tommie C. York

Nancy Lawson to Wed David Osment in Quiet Ceremony

Mr and Mrs J B Lawson of Goree announce engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Nancy to David Osment son of Mr and Mrs Walter Osment. No date set. Miss Lawson trains as a vocational nurse at Stamford Sanitarium while Osment farms in the Tuxedo community.

J. B. Lawson Goree Nancy David Osment Walter Osment Miss Lawson Stamford Sanitarium Mr. Osment

Roy McAnear Hosts Rehearsal Dinner for Medlin Parnell Wedding

Mr and Mrs Roy McAnear hosted the rehearsal dinner at their home on June 1 for Glyn Medlin and Benny Parnell who wed June 2. Eighteen guests attended with Frances McAnear Carla Bassett and Elsie Medlin as bridesmaids and maid of honor. The event marked JT Medlin and wife’s 47th wedding anniversary.

Roy McAnear Medlin-Parnell Glyn Medlin Benny Parnell the McAnears Frances McAnear Carla Bassett Elsie Medlin Weaver Medlin J. T. Medlin B F. Ashburn JT. Medlin Temple

Wesley Bible Class Luncheon Honors April June Birthdays

The Wesley Bible Class of St. John's Methodist Church held its quarterly luncheon in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, June 6, with extra large attendance. April, May, and June birthdays were honored at a specially marked table, with two large birthday cakes baked by Mrs. E. W. Adkins.

Wesley Bible St. John’s Methodist Church Fellowship Hall E. W. Adkins

Doreas Class Hosts Picnic With Husbands At Home

Doreas Class of St. John’s Methodist Church held a backyard picnic at the W. J. Bryant home entertaining husbands of the class members. About 48 persons were present with Rev. W. A. Appling and Mrs. Appling as special guests. Mrs. M. D. Smith of Abilene, a former member, visited briefly.

R. V. Hagle Bert Flemins Roscoe Hood P. D. Lambeth Crockett Appling H. S. Abbott

TEL Class Summer Picnic At Lester Home

The TEL Class of the First Baptist Church held a summer picnic and business meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lester on Tuesday night June 5. Mrs. Lester, a class teacher, led a devotional before a picnic supper. President Mrs. J. B. McAllister led the meeting.

TEL Lester First Baptist Church C. M. Lester J. B. McAllister

Mrs A C Cooper Recovering in New Mexico Hospital

Mrs. A C Cooper, injured in a May 19 car crash at Ruidoso, is recovering at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso with a broken right leg and chest injuries. Her niece Mrs. Sarah Foster of Stamford and husband Mr. Cooper remain nearby. Jody Foster has returned to Ruidoso.

A. C. Cooper Providence Memorial Hospital el Paso Ruidoso Sarah Foster Stamford Mr. Cooper Jody Foster Jody University of Texas

Funeral Held for Walter N. Horne in Sweetwater

Mr and Mrs Clinton Ezell attended the funeral of Walter N Jack Horne brother in law of Mr Ezell held in Sweetwater on June death occurred the prior Sunday night Caroline Cole daughter of Mrs Ken Cole returns from North Texas State College Denton to work at St Johns Methodist Church office for remainder of year Miss Cole is home for the summer Herb McClendon son of Mrs Cole has been at McMurry College Abilene for the second semester and is home for the summer

Clinton Ezell Sweetwater Mr. Ezell Walter N Jack) Horne Horne Caroline Cole North Texas State College Denton St. John’s Methodist Church Leslie Lareche Miss Cole Ken Cole Herb McClendon McMurry College Abilene King Avoca Baptist Church Paul Driskill Avoca Methodsecurch SH. Worsham Shreveport H. E. Culwell Osborn Funeral W. M. Winberry Floyd Campbell R. M. Tupper E. V. Harlan Dallas Southard

Eastland Woman Teaches Study Course at Avoca

A Sunday start marked the Avoca Baptist Church study course led by Mrs. Pat Crawford of Eastland. The bulletin lists morning services at 9 and evening services at 7:30, while noting numerous visits, social events, and relatives from Eastland, Lubbock, Stamford, Hamlin, Abilene, and other Texas towns.

Eastland Avoca Avoca Baptist Church Pat Crawford Alvin Sylvester Milton Johnson Lubbock Leland Thane Lagerton W. A. Sylvester Glen Sylvester Bergik Gary E. T. Matthew Cathie C. L. White Hamlin Hubert Bell Haskell Joel Grimes Wilson Cathy Weaver Spearman Willie Williams Max B. M. Jackson Brownwood W. L. Boedeker Wanda Woods Bobby Easterling Stamford Ft. Worth Neil Humphrey John T. Evetts Leeders Paul Ivie Marvin Fort Stockton J. F. Rennels Riverside Calif Glenn Rennels Mary Lou Sylvester W. A Sylvester San Diego Milton Howl L. Grimes Andie Dunlap Abilene Rosie Altman Aspermont W. E. Akin W. R. Cockrell Frank Cockrell Irving Frankie Beth Williams University of Texas W. A. Chambers May Henry Hansen Eck Gillespie Eastern Star of River Oaks Billy Fasterline Dorothy Peggy Easterling C . White J. H. Easterling Jerry Huffaker Wichits Falls J. R. Caudle Annie Dunlap Avocs Mth Earl Cumba

Barbara Luckie Now Living in Stamford

Barbara Gayle Luckie, spring graduate of Miami High School in Miami Arizona, now makes her home in Stamford. Her grandparents George L Bouldin and Elmer Miller attended graduation with her. she works in the Stamford Sanitarium insurance claims office and resides with the Miller family. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Luckie of Miami, with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs R W Luckie of Stamford.

Barbara Gayle Luckie Miami High School Miami, Ariz Stamford George L Bouldin Rockdale Elmer Miller Miss Luckie Stamford Sanitarium Millers Raymond Lucckie Miami R.W. Luckie Thalia Luckies Arizona

Ericksdahl Softball Team To Play Old Glory Friday

The Ericksdahl men’s softball squad hosts Old Glory at 8 PM Friday at Ericksdahl field. June 10 Sagerton win 9 to 2 featured Sheridan Olson, who has college and league pitching ties, with Olson earning honorable mention. Warren Olson leads the club alongside a roster including Milton Hinze, Lee Rey Olson, Melvin Rosenquist, Oliver Reed, Gene Olson, Charles Stenholm, Jan Olson, Roger Hokanson, Larry Ivy, Robert Schubert, Louis Lassetter and Leland Nauert.

Ericksdahl Sagerton Sheridan Olson Bethany College Lindsborg Kan Nebraska Bricksdahl Olson Forest Texas State College Commerce Warren Olson Erieksdahl Milton Hinze Lee Rey Olson Melvin Rosenquist Oliver Reed Gene Olson Charles Stenholm Jan Olson Roger Hokanson Larry Ivy Robert Schubert Louis Lassetter Leland Nauert

Mrs Luannah Whittington Taken to Hendrick Hospital

Mrs. Luannah Whittington was taken to Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene on Tuesday for examination and treatment. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Clarence Hulsey.

Luannah Whittington Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene Clarence Hulsey

Roy Duke to Attend Texas Butane Dealers Convention

Roy Duke of Duke Appliance Co plans to attend the Texas Butane Dealers Association convention from June 20 for three days of meetings and social events. He notes butane serves about 750000 Texans in rural and semi urban areas and enables modern city conveniences in country homes.

Duke Texas Butane Dealers Association Roy Duke Duke Appliance Co Texas Dallas Meeting Will

Convention Expected to Draw Texas Butane Dealers

The upcoming convention is expected to draw more than six hundred Texas butane dealers, highlighting advance meetings and industry turnout in the region.

Visit to Tebay family in Gurdem Arkansas

Zella Marie Rowles from Gurdem Ark arrives for a three week visit with her mother Mrs Dale Tebay and family. She resides with her grandmother in Gurdem and will return to Arkansas after a month or six weeks. Mrs Tebay is recovering from rheumatic fever and is able to be up briefly after a month in bed.

Zella Marie Rowles Gurdem Ark Dale ,Tebay Ernest and Herschel Tebay Arkansas Mrs. Tebay

Fort Worth man visits Stamford and his sister

Ed Gray of Fort Worth spent Tuesday in Stamford on business and to visit his sister Mrs. B G Keese and Mr Keese. The Grays are former Stamford residents.

Ed Gray Fort Worth Stamford B. G. Keese Mr. Keese Grays

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Nancy Lawson David Oanent Roy McAnears ROYAL Wesley Bible Class W. A. Appling M. A. Dunn W. J. Glenn C. E. Wason J. E. Squyres Doreas New Mexico Hospital Barbara Luckie Steve Bennett Old Glory California Gladiola Imperial Bespakt Diamond Tomatoes Cam Vresh Hamburger Besnekt Strawberries del Monte Kool Aid Cam Doe Phys City Grocery & Market Bologna Kiser Bor Aatch May Jewelers South Side Square
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