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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

3

Avoca Social Happenings Visit Various Families

Mr and Mrs J L Watts visited Anson relatives and neighbors last Monday. Mrs Lynn Young and Bobbie of Pecos joined Mrs Gena Whitworth and family for a Sunday gathering. Several residents from Kingsville Wichita Falls Stamford Roby and Austin spent time with local kin over the weekend and Thursday evening visits occurred among Circles in the area.

J. L. Watts Vernon Watts Wesley Beasley Anson Lynn Young Bobbie Pecos Gena Whitworth J. H. Nix Kingsville H. G. Parker Thomas Wichita Falls Parker T. L. M. Culwell J. W. Grimes Henry Grimes Hubert Bell Coleman Marion Humphrey M E Sue Joseph Lee Francis Neal Dianne Mary Jane Stamford Head Roby J. C. Williams Lovelle Davis Bettie Gene Lovelle, Jr Austin Davis R. T. Taylor T. L. Williamson Rella Williamson

Avoca and Stamford Area Social News Briefs

A long list of visits and family updates from Avoca Stamford Lueders Anson and surrounding towns. Guests include the Watts Culwell Goad and Humphrey families, with births moves and church events noted among numerous social calls and gatherings.

New Hope Baptist Church Sees Strong Weekend Attendance

New Hope Sunday school and B Y P U drew large crowds over the weekend. Upcoming preaching dates are set for next Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night at the New Hope Baptist Church. A son was born to Mr and Mrs. (names incomplete) in local notices.

New Hope Baptist Church

Community Notices and Local Visits Circle Stamford Area

Local residents and families from Stamford and nearby towns are reported visiting relatives and attending social gatherings. Names include Harold Toatick, Jessie Turner, Virgil Green, Dixie Mary Wieallay, Mix Wie, Helen Pritchard, Paul Stephens, and H. V. French, among others, with trips to Abilene Dallas Dublin and De Leon.

Harold Toatick Jessie Turner Lacuwia Arnold Hase John Bradwell Virgil Green Lawrence ¢Nder Stamford Wieallay Dixie Mary Lila Lee Sue Gardner Abilene Mixx Helen Pritchard H. M. Phillige, Jr Martin Black Wichita Fall Mere C. W. May Mix Wie Sam Baiee Spencer Jerry Ann Fort Stockton Paul Carlton Welton Menennen J 1 Ward Wanda Faye Bush Eelen Pritchard Woollardy Randal Weathers Arizona Filend Linda Carl May Dallas Herschel Galey Charles Shallowater Haskle Galey Earldene Lubbock

Married Couples Celebrate Wedding Ceremony

The event features Misa McAllister presiding over the bride's book and piano by Mrs. G B Ashburn and L B Baize. Audie Baize and others participate in a gift basket contest. refreshments served to numerous guests including Mrs. Flourney, Mrs. Herndon, and many A Ashburn relatives. many attendees listed by name.

Misa McAllister G. B. Ashburn L. B. Baize Ed Ashburn George E. Tommy Lee Ashburn Harold Bostick H Harris Evelyn Marlton Harrie J. E. England Joe Ashburn Mere W. K. Apperton Dadlae Neal Ima Lee Raley J. W. Cement Ted Rutherford C. Rutherford J. B. McAllister Louw Jean McAllister Copenhaver Perry Lou Copenhaver Kennedy Mixe Nell Ashburn Lila Lee Gardner Paul Galey Lfe Rave Mere Buell Rutherford Novel Baize Grace Wanda Baise Hertha Appling Bentley Rate Audie Haize John Braswell B.D Miles

Local families send greetings and visits across towns

Mr and Mrs Lowell Smith left this week to visit relatives in Arkansas and West Virginia. F Bland and daughters Joyce and Helen of Luedera visit Mr and Mrs I Rutherford, Mr and Mrs Olin Stephens and son Dwaine visit Mr and Mrs Paul Stephens near Stamford Sunday. Pat Pritchard of Stamford visits Clyde Pritchard family Friday. Mrs Burrow Shamrock and Mrs Lawrence Crider Stamford visit Mr and Mrs John Braswell. Eavena Vernon visits Mr and Mrs John Braswell Wednesday.

Lowell Smith Arkansas Wv. F. Bland Joyce and Helen Luedera I. ©. Rutherford Olin Stephens Aon, Dwaine Paul Stephens Stamford Pat Pritchard Clyde Pritchard Burrow Shamrock Lawrence Crider John Braswell Mr. Eavena Vernon Mere

Joan Bailey Among Russell Sage Grads

Miss Joan M. Bailey daughter of Mrs Margery Bailey of Coleman graduated from Russell Sage College Troy New York at the twenty second annual commencement She earned a Bachelor of Science from the School of Nursing Her freshman year she was president of Cluett Pierson Hall Her senior year she was Secretary on the Albany Hospital Nurses Residence House Council She belonged to Gamma Sigma Christian Association and Athletic Association After graduation she plans post graduate work in pathetries at Albany Hospital Albany NY

Joan M. Bailey Stamford High School Margery Bailey Coleman Russell Sage College Troy N. Y School of Nursing Mise Bailey Albany Hospital Albany

Picnic for APW Club Members in Anson

Club members of the Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a picnic at Anson on Thursday evening, June 16. Members from the Anson chapter are invited to attend the social event hosted by the APW group.

Also Mentioned on This Page

AVOCA Iese Kelvinator Thrifty Barrow Furniture Co J. V. Rowan Glenn Rennel L. C. Knowles W. M. Culwell Ima Gene Glenn Gerald Joan Martha Jane Hereford Leslie White FE. A. Hammil Stephenville John W. Golightly W. M Nina Thelma Mae H. Tabor Th Chhurch of Christ Tabernacle Avoca 7 T. A S<chool Auditorium H. J. Hansen Edgar Sadler J. L. Rennels Jack Workman Ralph Smith Neal Humphrey Mr. Jones W. C. Doty Frank Swafford Robert Earl Arnold MeLemore Arnold Jerald MeLemore Doris Willams Harrell McDuff Jessie Bean San Antonio W. F. Bean and Sons Aoe Luther J. L. Herman, Jr P. R. Lundy Jinks Goree Cecil Bean W. T Goree, Jr Missex Mahalie and Lavena Lundy Lueders Park Lueders H. E. Major J. H. Robertson Ruby Robinson Marvin Stanford H. L. Hager Joe Cavitt Junior Hughes Donna Bill Ledbetter J. C. Hughes Floyd Johnson A. C. Tidwell Rule John Jake Hager Carl Anderson Nugent Chas Anderson D. KE. Ricks Abilene Vislters B. A. Watkins Bill Watkins Rose Brigham Tutcher A.C. Triwell Jewell Vera Mae Dorothy Lee Alvie Joe Hardin Mildred Woodard Burb Woodard Swan Chapel Frances Skilee FE. P. Portwood Creed Portwood J. Skiles J. E. Skiles W. Carlton Luther York Isaiah Uzziah B. Y Lon Goodwin Raymond Bean Warren Tidwell L. J. Hager Barron Lindsey Auli Lindsey Funston Sundas J. W. Jared Wer Anson Mary Ellen Hager Jimmy Seay Leona Buntin Bob Mitchell Ft. Worth D. E. Ricks Lou Goodwin Larry Yvonne Oyce Bobby Lou Doss Billy Atkins Frank Vassek Corinth Tidwell Will Sledge Chas. Anderson Nell Hager I. O. Hughes Hughes Hertie Netherlin Slate Mr. and C . B. Port Ween Ford Gilmore Yosemite Texas Lemos Brooks Motor CO Stamford, Texas S. Wetherbee Tuxedo Joan Bailey Russell Sage GMC General Motore ROY Crowmotor CO S. Wetherbee St RTA One Facietiyt Win Bree Sletan Struing Gogies BY Fiseee Viret Chevrolet VALVE Tueret Mesh Trassmissien Tiptree Eedwetwe Bex Lawhon Chevrolet Co., Inc Tamford, Texas Pathfinder Goodyetret St. Ane A Goodyear Tire Goodyear Tires Tomorrey Celhabie Wey Wigm Goodyear Service Store W. MecHarg
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