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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

6

Ruth Hood and Don Ham Wed in Tulia June 7

Ellen Ruth Hood daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hood of Tulia married Pfc Don R Ham stationed at Fort Hood at the Church of Christ in Tulia Monday June 7. The ceremony featured an arch of greenery and white tapers with a double ring rite.

Ruth Hood Pfc Don R. Ham Tulia Ellen Ruth Hood John A. Hood Fort Hood Killeen Church of Christ Stamford Tulsa Tulsa High School Stamford American Abilene Abilene Christian College

Former Stamford Girl Honored At Bridal Tea

A Dallas weekend bridal tea honored Charlotte Tankersley bride elect of Don Jenson. Mrs. H. T. Kelley and Mrs. H. P. Kelley hosted with guests including Dana Rae Lovvorn and other relatives. Corsages, blue and white carnations, and silver decor framed the event. guests offered best wishes to the engaged couple.

Dan Lovvorn Dana Rae Dallas Charlotte Tankersley Don Jenson H. T. Kelley H. P. Kelley Tankursley Jenson Willingham Lewis Smith C. L. Kelley L. B. Kelley Eddie Tankursiey, Jr

Circle 2 WSCS Disbands for Summer Season

Circle 2 WSCS met at St. John's Methodist Church Thursday morning and voted to disband until August 26. Mrs. Charles Haley, president, conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Bill McLean gave the lesson on the life of Simon Peter.

Circle 2 WSCS St. John's Methodist Church Charles Haley Bill McLean Simon Peter

Janis Bloebaum Celebrates Her Third Birthday

Janis Bloebaum celebrated her third birthday with a June 4 party at her parents home, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Bloebaum. Guests included Beth Craig Chuck Yans and Butch Miller with their mothers. Each invitation featured a play shovel and each guest received a wrapped shovel and pail. Birthday cake and Koolade were served, and the children played outdoors.

Janis Bloebaum J. C. Bloebaum Beth Craig Chuck Yans Butch Miller

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Louise Hagle and Cecil Roberts

Norma Louise Hagle and Cecil Wayne Roberts were married Saturday at 8 p m in Abilene First Baptist Church with Dr Elwin Skiles officiating. The couple will reside at 1533 South Sixth Street Abilene after June 20.

Louise Hagle Cecil Roberts Abilene First Baptist Church Norma Louise Hagle Abilene A. G. Lassetter Cecil Wayne Roberts First Baptist Church South Sixth Street Retail Credit Co Hardin-Simmons University Hardin-Simmons

Former Stamford Man Marries Fort Worth Girl

The wedding took place in Fort Worth on June 4. Ida Ruth Haun, daughter of Mrs. Stephen Zamiar of Chicago, and Alfred Hoover Herring, son of Mrs. Ladie Mae Byrne and J. T. Herring of Fort Worth, wed and will live in Fort Worth after a honeymoon in south Texas. Ida is a Fredericksburg High School and Brantley Draughon Business College graduate. Alfred, a 1947 Stamford High School graduate, Brantly Draughon alumnus, served five years in the Navy and works for Jefferson State Life Insurance Co.

Alfred Hoover Herring Fort Worth South Texas Ida Ruth Haun Stephen Zamiar Chicago

Dorcas Class Hosts Picnic Supper at Doss Home

The Dorcas Class of St. John's Methodist Church held a picnic supper June 8 in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Doss. Hostesses were Mrs. Jesse White, Mrs. Jack McClendon, Mrs. Ed Sorrel, Mrs. W. H. Plant, Mrs. R. V. Hagle, and Mrs. J. C. Doss. Mrs. Cleburne Huston presided over a short business meeting. invocation by Mrs. Swenson Davis. Twenty three members attended.

Dorcas St. John's Methodist Church J. C. Doss Mmes Jesse White Jack McClendon Ed Sorrel W. H. Plant R. V. Hagle J.C. Doss Cleburne Huston Swenson Davis

Helen Bates Bride Elect Honored At Bridal Gift Tea

Helen Bates bride elect of Tom Lindsey was honored at a Monday afternoon gift tea at the home economics cottage between 5 and 7 pm. June 19 is the wedding date. Hostesses included Patt Rice Yvonne Peterson and others. Guests greeted at the door while Miss White led the receiving line. The honoree wore yellow with a daisies corsage. family members attended and guests enjoyed yellow punch cookies nuts and mints. The refreshment table featured a white lace cloth a daisies arrangement and a miniature bridal couple.

Helen Bates Tommy Lindsey Patt Rice Yvonne Peterson Wanda Nauert Jackie Daughtry Sue Prewit Gayle Grisham Ruth Ann White Nancy Wilson Miss White Guy Bates Sig Buster Lind

CWF Officers Installed For New Year At Central Church

Mrs. W. E. Mayes was installed as president of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Central Christian Church along with officers including O. A. Kinney as vice president and Blanche Baldwin as treasurer. The ceremony May 31 took place in the Watts home backyard with Mrs. Harry Steenson presiding and several members hosting and serving cookies and punch.

W. E. Mayes Christian Women's Fellowship of the Central Christian Church Wade Watts Harry Steenson Mayes O. A. Kinney Watts Blanche Baldwin R. P. Small B. A. True Bailey Post Steenson J. C. Bloebaum

Helen Bates Receives Kitchen Shower From YWA Group

Helen Bates bride elect was honored with a kitchen shower by the YWA of First Baptist Church at the home of counselor Mrs. Tom Elliott on June 3. Guests included Becky Helmer Gaylan Gillean Angela Tillotson Beth Moreland Mona Reid and others. The group had attended Lueders Baptist Encampment the prior Sunday.

Helen Bates YWA First Baptist Church Tom Elliott Becky Helmer Gaylan Gillean Angela Tillotson Mabeth Moreland Mona Reid Rod Latta Elliott Lueders Baptist Lowell Jones Robbie Parker Beckey Helmer Sondra Burson Latta

Student Work Is Considered in Yearbook Topic

Miss Margaret Crockett led the Circle 1 WSCS yearbook program at St John’s Methodist Church Monday afternoon. She opened with a devotional and spoke on “The Student from East Africa” at Oberlin College, noting the student is a scholarship recipient. Mrs Dodson discussed student work camps and Mrs Little urged renewed church recruitment from the student ranks before the closing benediction.

Margaret Crocket Circle 1 WSCS St. John’s Methodist Church Jesus W. H. Little

Mrs McRimmon Leads Junior Auxiliary Bible Study

Mrs Willard McRimmon concluded the Acts study for the Junior Women's Auxiliary of Central Presbyterian Church in June. Mrs W O Dodd Jr and Mrs C C Allen presided with a Galatians devotion. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs Tony Selmon and Mrs C E Bunkley Jr.

Willard McRimmon Central Presbyterian Church W. O. Dodd, Jr Cc. C. Allen Mmes Tony Selmon C. E. Bunkley, Jr Lynn Johnson P. R. Nicholson

January Marriage of Emma Appling Announced

Mr and Mrs E D C Appling announce the marriage of their daughter Emma Louise to James Allen Pannell son of Mr and Mrs Clarence A Pannell of Avoca. The couple wed in Lovington New Mexico on January 16. The groom will complete Marine boot camp at Paris Island South Carolina on June 30 and be home about ten days. Mrs Pannell plans to accompany him to his new station.

E. D. C. Appling Emma Louise James Allen Pannell Clarence A. Pannell Avoca Lovington N. M Paris Island S. C

Stamford Couple to Wed in Sagerton June 26

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mueller of Stamford announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Joyce Lucille Mueller to Terrell William Berry Jr., son of Mrs. Neema Lindley. The ceremony is set for June 26 at 8 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Lagerton with friends and relatives invited.

Stamford Sagerton R. H. Mueller Joyce Lucille Mueller Terrell William Berry, Jr Terrell Neema Lindley St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Lagerton

Stamford Club Invited to Tri City Picnic

Anson Business and Professional Women's Club invites the Stamford club to a Tri City picnic at Anson on Tuesday June 22 at 7 30 p m Those traveling from Stamford will depart from the home of Miss Irene Stewart at 7 p m The Stamford B P W Club meets Thursday night June 24 at Mrs Tobe Kuenstler home for a chicken barbecue Reports from the state convention will be given by Mrs Dudley Duncan Mrs Bill Gay Tillie Black and Irene Stewart

Anson Business and Professional Women’s Club Stamford Club Anson Stamford Irene Stewart Tobe Kuenstler Dudley Duncan Bill Gay Tillie Black

Slumber Party At Paint Creek F H A Farm Feature

The Paint Creek F H A girls held a Friday slumber party at Paint Creek. Attendees included Carolyn Bounds Nelta Walton Judy Earls Lois Howaard Glenda Walton Jean Griffith Cynthia Russell Sue Shaw and Mrs Gerald Pinkston.

Paint Creek

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