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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1971

Page

3

Sarah Carlton and J Thornbury Wed in Double Ring Rites

Sarah Lou Carlton and James R Thornbury exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony May 9 at the Bagwell home in Lubbock. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Joe M Carlton, wore white nylon dotted Swiss over satin with lace trim and pearl buttons. The groom is a Bryant Farm Supply salesman and a Quanah High School graduate. After a wedding trip to Red River New Mexico and Colorado, the couple will live at 1908 5th Street, Lubbock.

Sarah Lou Carlton James R. Thornbury Charles Bagwell Lubbock Joe M. Carlton Tuxeds Mr. Carlton John A Thornbury Dallas Bagwell Quanah High School Bryant Farm Supply Red River N. M Colorado 1908 &Th Street

Mosier Pritchard MARRY IN HOME CEREMONY

Anna Mosier and M. Pritchard united in marriage June 3 at the home of her parents Cecil and Mrs Salsman. Rev Gary Worden officiated. Bride wore white chiffon with lace bodice and lace veil. Sarah Ledbetter of Abilene was maid of honor and Ricky Erving of Haskell was best man. The couple reside at 402 South 12th Street Haskell.

Anna Belle Mosier Marshall Dale Pritchard Cecil M. Salsman Gary L. Worden Sarah Ledbetter Abilene Ricky Erving Haskell Stamford High School Hamlin High School Sojourner Drilling Company South 12Th Street

Convention Reports To Be Given At BEPW Meeting

Mrs Bill McClellan and Miss Rosella Veazey attended the Business and Professional Women's Convention in Fort Worth on June 11 19 and 13 A meeting report will be presented to the local club Thursday at 7 pm at the Cliff House Mrs McClellan president of the Stamford club will preside over her final meeting and urges all members to attend.

Bill McClellan Rosella Veazey Fort Worth Cliff House McClellan Stamford Club

Braves Honored At Victory Dinner

The Braves Little League team was honored with a steak supper at Maggie's Cafe after their June 15 victory over the Dodgers. Mothers decorated tables with white linen cloths and blue crepe paper, blue and white flowers, and dolls in baseball outfits. Mrs. Billie Tatum hosted the event.

Braves Maggie's Cafe Dodgers Billie Tatum

Miss Bennett and Randall McGary Wed in Church Ceremony

Jimmie Loraine Bennett wed Randall Dale McGary at St. John’s United Methodist Church on Saturday June 5. Officiating was Rev. Jarrell Sharp. The couple's parents are D R Bennett and D R McGary of Leviers and Stamford respectively. The bride wore a white cotton brocade dress with pearl trim and a pearl tiara. Myra Jane Bennett was maid of honor. Richard Dee McGary was best man. A church basement reception followed for Lueders Avoca High School and Cisco Junior College. The bride is employed at West Texas Utilities. the groom is a Stamford High School graduate employed at City Grocery and Market.

Jimmie Loraine Bennett Randall Dale McGary St. John's United Methodist Church Jarrell Sharp D. R. Bennett Leeders D. R. McGary Stamford Myra Jane Bennett Richard Dee McGary Brownwood Lueders-Avoca High School Cisco Junior College West Texas Utilities Abilene Stamford High School City Grocery and Market

WSCS Luncheon Plans Fall Study at St Johns Church

WSCS members of St. Johns United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Bryan Lewis home to plan fall study programs. Eck Gillespie and Marvin Stanford named to attend the School of Christian Mission at McMurry College in late July. May meeting featured a Mineral Wells luncheon at Mr. and Mrs. Garth McCallum with reviewer Mrs. Richard Lane. Many Stamford residents attended including Mrs. W. J. Bryant and others. Mrs. R. Carlton Baker of Whittier, Calif., visiting, former resident Chasie Kail. Also noted: Over 5,000 acres irrigated in Jones County.

WSCS St. John’s United Methodist Church Bryan Lewis Cecil Gregory E. H. Lyckman Jesse White Jack McClendon Mmes James H. West Bana Glover R. E. McNabb O. A. Kinney F. E. Upshaw J. F. McCulloch Elmer Boedeker Swenson Davis R. M. Kinard C. A. Corley

Henderson Engagement of Carolyn Elaine to Roy Helder

Mr and Mrs Jack Henderson of Lueders announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Elaine to Roy Vernon Helder of El Paso son of Mrs John Helder of Abilene and the late Mr Helder The bride elect is a Lueders Aveca High School graduate attended Abilene Christian College and works at Sav X Pharmacy in Abilene The groom elect is a ACC business education graduate who served two years in the US Army including ten months in Vietnam and works for Ford Motor Credit Company in El Paso

Jack Henderson Lueders Carolyn Elaine Roy Vernon Helder el Paso John Helder Abilene Mr. Helder Lueders-Aveca High School Abilene Christian College Sav-X Pharmacy Stamford High School ACC Vietnam Ford Motor Credit Company

Tona Latham and Joel Baker Wed in Haskell Ceremony

Tona Lynn Latham and Joel O Baker were united in marriage on June 5 in a double ring ceremony at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs T C Patterson in Haskell The Rev Garry Worden officiated A small reception followed Attending were Mr and Mrs John H Moon Jeff Latham Brenda Whitehead and others The couple plan to make their home in Alamogordo New Mexico where Baker is in the Air Force The bride has worked at the Beauty Bar.

Tona Lynn Latham Joel O. Baker T. C. Patterson Haskell John H. Moon Jeff Latham Brenda Whitehead Garry Worden Stamford James Lee Andress Lee T. C Patterson and Tommy of Staskell Alamogarde S-Set Baker US Air Force

Shower Honors Mrs McEwen in Aspermont Celebration

Mrs Delbert LeFevre and Mrs Roy McEwen host a bridal shower for Judy Nienast McEwen at the Frazier Cafe Aspermont with about fifty guests. The room featured an ecru lace cloth and gold centerpiece. lime punch and white cake squares were served.

Delbert LeFevre Roy McEwen Stamford Judy Nienast Frazier Cafe Aspermont Bill Martin Lee Smith Evin Gholston Wayne Yarborough Brady Shadle W. Z. Scoggins Dean McAnally L. R. Meyers Charles Gibson Milton Parker

Hospital Notes and Awards Highlight Local Club Banquet

The hospital list includes numerous medical and surgical patients such as Mrs. Adelaide McBride Julian Lambert Ernest Bosse Mrs. Emma Harrison Mrs. Florence Kieke Willie Young George Gregory and several others. A one year perfect attendance award went to Bird oe the Epes Business Club installation banquet Tuesday night. A five year pin was awarded to Virginia More.

Adelaide McBride Julian Lambert Ernest Bosse Emma Harrison Florence Kieke Willie Young George Gregory Zula Jones Weaver Medlin Alice Whittington Melisse Walton Frank Polace Jack Giddings Jerry Wright Floyd Ligon C Epes Virginia

Senior Baseball Team Falls to Anson and Rotan

The senior league lost to Anson 4 3 and to Rotan 8 7 this week. Odus Cooper pitched the Anson game and Cooper and Mike Robinson pitched the Rotan game. The team will play Aspermont June 17 and Haskell in Haskell June, with the Wendeborn Field unavailable. Final five games occur in Stamford as district berth bids are decided.

Anson and Rotan Anson Odus Cooper Cooper Mike Robinson Asperman Aspermont Haskell Pete Alvarado Wendeborn Field Stamford

Stamford Junior Golf Tournament Planned for Saturday

The Stamford Junior Golf Tournament will be held at Country Chee for golfers through 1971-72 high school seniors. Shotgun starts begin at 9:40 and 2 p.m. First-day scores determine match play. Entrants may mail a $3 entry fee to Charlie Smith in Stamford or call 773 5251 before noon June 17.

Stamford Charlie Smith

Joe Waggoner Wins Sweetwater Tourney Playoff

Joe Waggoner son of Mr and Mrs James Waggoner earned a berth in the Junior Tournament of Champions after an eagle on the first hole of a sudden death playoff in the 16 to 17 year old division at Sweetwater Country Club on June 9. He shot a one over par 73 and will travel to Odessa in August for the junior tournament. The Stamford High School junior has played golf "all his life" according to his father.

Joe Waggoner James Waggoner Sweetwater Waggoner Odessa Stamford High School

Dallas Tops Texas for Conventions and Tourism

Dallas leads Texas in conventions trade shows and tourism activity with strong visitor numbers and event growth across major facilities, signaling continued regional economic impact and investment in hospitality infrastructure.

Dallas Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sarah Carlton J. Thornbury Tersco West Texas Anna Mosier M. Pritchard Earnest L. Johnston Rt. 1 Hamlin BEPW Vivian Woodard Cosmetics E. Hamilton Betty Rose Miss Bennett R. D. McGary R. Carlton Baker Whittier, Calif Ona High Baker Chasie Kail Jones County Miss Henderson, R. V. Helder Will Mary Sweet Shop N. Ave. E Tona Latham Temple Baptist Church McEwen Sunaweet Mary Kay Cosmetics Eva Stanford Fresses Laundry & Dry Cleaning Southwestern Bell
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