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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1965

Page

3

Miss McCoy and W G Drake Wed in Temple Church Rites

Anita Louise McCoy and Wilburn George Drake wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Temple on June 12. The Rev Grady Metcalf officiated. The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta with a sabrina neckline and seed pearls. A candlelight reception followed at the church parlor. The couple will reside at 3302 Chisholm Trail Temple.

Miss McCoy W. G. Drake Anita Louise McCoy Wilburn George Drake First Baptist Church Temple Grady Metcalf Alfred Brethauer Stamford J. B. McCoy USAF Germany Jake Wilburn Drake Telton Stamford High School Temple Junior College Scott and White Memorial Hospital Belton High School Belgvius Lumber Co Drake Chisholm Trail

Ellis Hostess Hosts Informal Dinner for Reunion Deputy

Mrs Iduar Ellis entertained with a small dinner honoring Mrs Roland Gleaton official hostess for the 35th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion at her home Monday evening. Shasta daisies and magnolia blooms decorated the rooms while guests included Mr and Mrs Gleaton Sr Mr Ike Hudson Dr and Mrs George Pryor and other local couples.

Iduar Ellis Roland Gleaton Gleaton Ike Hudson George Pryor Jack Mills

Broiled French Toast as Quick Dessert Option

French toast lovers can try broiling it in the gas range to cook faster and make nine slices at once. The method reduces smoke, and serving with warm sundae sauce makes an inexpensive dessert option.

Brunch Honors Mrs Gleaton as Official Hostess for TCR

The Texas Cowboy Reunion marks the 35th annual show with Mrs Ry land Gleaton named official hostess for 1965. Ex hostesses gathered at West's Kountry Kitchen on June 5 for a brunch featuring calico decor and a calico hen centerpiece. Guests listed include former hostesses from 1932 to 1964 with several noted as deceased or unable to attend.

West Kountry Pete Andrews Jimmy West Ryland Gleaton Pete Dobbins Kk. P. Bunkley W. K. Harrison Sr H. G Fort Worth Norris Russell Ike Hudson Jack Mills L. Cromwell C. G. Carothers Jr Pete Calhoun Frank Morrow Charles Markham Zachary Wayne Cooper L. M Hardy Chas. Inglish Tad McGhee Wade Watts

Brighams Unite in Double Ring Austin Wedding

Vangee Rushing and Oran Brigham Jr. wed in a June ceremony at First Methodist Chapel Austin. Both of Austin, they are surrounded by families from Odessa and Stamford as they begin married life at 3101 Cedar in Austin.

Vangee Rushing Oran Brigham Jr Austin First Methodist Chapel Jack J. Rushing Odessa Oran Brigham

Past Presidents of Pierian Club Entertained at Breakfast

Members of the Past President's Assembly of the Pierian Club were entertained at a waffle breakfast on Thursday morning June 10 at Cliff House. Mrs Ray Mond Astin led the nominating committee report with co members Mrs Roy Craig and others. Fol ar Quade was elected president for two years and Mrs Jack Watson was named secretary and treasurer. Outgoing officers L W Larson and Homer J Merriott relinquished posts. Pink floral centerpiece and mini gardenias decorated the table. seventeen members attended including the club's newest member Mrs Garland Zimmerman. Hostesses were Mrs George Kinney Mrs C T Dodson Mrs Watson and Mrs Craig.

Pierian Club Cliff House Raymond Astin Roy Craig Fol@ar Quade Jack Watson L. W. Larson Homer J. Merriott Garland Zimmerman George Kinney C.T. Dodson Watson Craig

Doreas Class Names Officers At St Johns Methodist Church

The Doreas Sunday School class at St John s Methodist elected new officers at a June 1 meeting. Mary Owens gave the invocation and Mrs J H Rutherford led devotional Faith. A duet by Mrs J E B Massey and Mrs W J Bryant, 31 members present, refreshments served. hostesses listed. Floyd Price trip to Oklahoma Kansas Colorado and New Mexico noted.

Doreas St. John's Methodist Church Mary Owens J. H. Rutherford J. EB. Massey W. J. Bryant Roscoe Rood Bert Flemins J. W. Rutherford C. B. Anderson F. R. Pickens J. M. Owens R. Bryant Alice Newton Les Gray Ethel Yarbre Eula Davis

Royal Neighbors Gather at Ivy Home for Meeting

The Royal Neighbors of America met Tuesday at Mrs. N. J. Ivy’s home for a business and social gathering. A social hour followed with refreshments of cake and Dr. Pepper, and the next meeting is planned with Mrs. B. H. Baird on Sept. 8.

Royal Neighbors of America N. J. Ivy B. H. Baird

Miss Sawyers and Timothy Jennings Marry in Aspermont Church

Sandra Donnice Sawyers and Timothy William Jennings, both of Old Glory, wed May 22 in a double ring ceremony at the Aspermont Church of Christ. Officiant Gene Linder, relatives attended, reception followed, bride a Old Glory High and Lubbock Christian alumna, groom with J. R. Ray Construction.

Judy White Sandra Donnice Sawyers Timothy William Jennings Old Glory Aspermont Church of Christ Gene Linder A. R. Sawyers T. W. Jennings Old Glory High School Lubbock Christian College J. R. Ray Construction Company Aspermont

Miss Dodgen and Strickland Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Retha Sue Dodgen became Mrs. Jerry Strickland at the Bible Baptist Church in Leeders on June 4. The couple, of Haskell and Rochester, now reside in Haskell after the ceremony officiated by Rev. James Brigham. A reception followed at the bride’s home with family members seated at the head table and guests from Houston Dallas Abilene Stamford Albany Haskell Rochester and Lueders.

Strickland Retha Sue Dodgen John Dodgen Jerry Strickland Haskell Bible Baptist Church Leeders James Brigham Tuxedo B. L. Strickland Rochester Kathy Wills Carolyn Mullins Pat Cartwright Houston Rodney Siegfried Llouston Mickey Strickland al Freeman Dallas Abilene Stamford Albany Lueders

Joy Sosebee and W W Whitaker to Wed July Tenth

Mr and Mrs T F Sosebee announce the engagement of their daughter Katrina Joy to William Wayne Whitaker of Midland son of Mr and Mrs David Whitaker of Snyder. The couple will be married July 10 at 7 pm at Orient Street Church of Christ with Dale King minister officiating.

Joy Sosebee W. W. Whitaker T. F. Sosebee Katrina Joy William Wayne Whitaker Midland David Whitaker Snyder Orient Street Church of Christ Dale King

Shower Honors June Swenson Bride Elect

June Swenson bride elect of John Bill Oman was honored at a May 29 bridal shower in Bethel Lutheran Church Bricksdahl parlor. Guests included Mrs Oliver Swenson and Mrs Johnny Oman. Hosts were Mrs John B E Youngquist and other local ladies.

June Swenson John Bill Oman Bethel Lutheran Church Bricksdahl Sheila Youngquist Gail Youngquist Ann Hansen Huge B. Haterius Dewane Elliott, Jr John EB. Young Quist Oliver Swenson Johnny Oman Jt. C. Carter William Boyd Anson B. O Hawkins, Jr Aspermont Tommy Taylor Ira John BE. Youngquist Birger Haterius Milton Haterius Leland Navert Vernon Lyckman

Marriage Licenses Reported for Texas Couples

Richard Galey Bruner and Marjorie Lee Ford of Hamlin. Floyd 1 Clifton and Beverly Jeanne Tolar Kelley of Hamlin. John Henry Chase and Burnett King of Hamlin. David Lee Dalbert and Lucrecia Lee Biggers of Abilene. Sherman J. Daniels of Abilene and Sharon Nanette Stansbury of Cross Plains. Jackie Karl Smith and Mary Ann Elmore of Hamlin.

Richard Galey Bruner Marjorie Lee Ford Hamlin Floyd Clifton Beverly Jeanne Tolar Kelley John Henry Chase Burnett King David Lee Dalbert Lucretia Lee Biggers Abilene Sherman J. Daniels Sharon Nanette Stansbury Cross Plains Jackie Karl Smith Mary Ann Elmore Hamlin

Engagement of Joy Marie Nierdieck to Tommy Dale Cook

Mr and Mrs Hubert Nierdieck of Lagerton announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Marie to Tommy Dale Cook of Fort Worth, son of Mrs Kathryn Cook of Stamford. The wedding is set for August 14 at St Paul Lutheran Church in Sagerton.

Hubert Nierdieck Lagerton Joy Marie Tommy Dale Cook Fort Worth Kathryn Cook Stamford St. Paul Lutheran Church Sagerton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Beth Cannon Ben Carter Beatrice McCoy Joe Darrell Schilling Charles Amos Edward Drake Fmlee St Mrs. Wilburn George Drake Mrs. Eden At Ellis Joe Benton Carhartt Bride Odessa Junior College International Council Inter-Club Council Methodist Student Movement Jessie Lee Hair Design Institute Lubbock Texas Hairdressers and Stylist Association National Hairdresser and Cosmetologist Association Theniversity of Texas Brigham University of Texas Phi Eta Sigma Eta Kappa Nu Tau Beta Pi Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Cedar Mrs Floyd Price Oklahoma Kansas Colorado New Mexico Harold ‘Smith Hoobs, N. M Royal Ivy Miss Sawyers Jennings Aspermont Church Sandy Deverett Jana Garner Lisa Garner Beverly Garner Register Buddy Cullum Derrell Sawers Cotton Smith Larry James Miss Dodgen J. Srickland Foy Gene Petty Phillip Olson ONALD McDonald's Milady Seersucker Jamaica Russ Togs Joy Nierdieck Tommy Cook Joy Marie Nierdieck Lad Fathers Day Summer Value
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