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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1971

Page

3

Leslie Chapman to Wed William Harrison III in January

Mr and Mrs Ed Chapman of Anson announce the engagement of their daughter Leslie to William Bland Harrison III son of Mr and Mrs William Bland Harrison Jr of Stamford. Miss Chapman attends Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene while Harrison studied at Sam Houston State College in Huntsville and served with the U S Army in Viet Nam.

Ed Chapman Anson Leslie William Bland Harrison III William Bland Harrison, Jr Stamford Miss Chapman Hardin - Simmons University Abilene Harrison Sam Houston State College Huntsville U. S. Army Viet Nam Sam Daniels Sam Jr San Angelo Henry Bishop Kate Griffin Russell

Campfire Group Hears Talk on Lebanon Children

Mrs. Fareed Hassen spoke to the Ma Nu Ka Campfire girls at Mrs. Ray Kinney’s home about the children of Lebanon. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kinney and Mrs. Tucker Newland. Attendees listed include Sue Hammer, Sania Carter, Krista Lewis, Lynda White, Tavonna Newland, Linda Jenkins, Gail Cowan, Linann Boff, Michelle Schoonmaker, Susan Kinney, Susan Northern, Nan Petty, Sonda Rhodes, and Christy Griffin.

Fareed Hassen Ray Kinney Hassen Lebanon Kinney Tucker Newland Sue Hammer Sania Carter Krista Lewis Lynda White Tavonna Newland Linda Jenkins Gail Cowan Linann Boff Michelle Schoonmaker Susan Kinney Susan Northern Nan Petty Sonda Rhodes Christy Griffin

Mothers Honored At Stamford High Cake Tasting

Students from Stamford High School hosted a cake tasting Monday night November 1 to honor their mothers. About 30 mothers attended with their daughters as nine fresh cakes were served with punch including apple, cherry, carrot, German chocolate, Waldorf-Astoria chocolate, coconut, lemon pound and more.

Stamford High School

Pierian Club Explores Public Affairs Theme

The Pierian Club met October 28 at Mrs. Jean Burnett’s home to present a Public Affairs program titled Exploring the Field of Public Affairs. Mrs. P. R. Nicholson led the group in the Club Collect and readings, with group singing of America, a Constitution reading by Mrs. John Duncan, currency study by Mrs. Lynn Gillespie, and a health quiz by Mrs. Jerry Shubert. Refreshments were served by the Public Defenders, Mrs. Richard Lane, Mrs. George Kinney, and Mrs. Bob Harrison.

Pierian Club Jean Burnett Jake Westfall P. R. Nicholson America L. W. Larson Burnett John Duncan Lynn Gillespie Jerry Shubert Richard Lane George Kinney Bob Harrison

Blake Hansens Are Honored At Gift Party

A gift party was held at Pethel Lutheran Church parlor on Saturday October 23 at 7 30 p m for newly married Mr and Mrs Blake Hansen. Hostesses included Mrs Melvin E Rosenquist Mrs Charles Brownfield Jr and others with Mrs Reed giving the welcome. Guests included Johnny Hansen the groom s parents.

Blake Hansens Philip Olson Pethel Lutheran Church Blake Hansen Darlann Haley Lubbock Melvin E. Rosenquist Charles Brownfield, Jr Milton Haterius H. Birger Haterius Eugene Swenson Kenneth Hansen Oliver Reed Leroy Lundgren Walter Heller E. V. Olson Charles Stenholm J. E. Youngquist Darryl Schoonmaker Reed Rosenquist Schoonmaker Johnny Hansen

Tulsa Weekend Visits Tuxedo Family and Friends

Local notes report Mr and Mrs Novel Baize of Baird and Mr and Mrs Martin of Louisiana attending Church of Christ in Tulsa. Tributes note Brig Gen Ray Harris of Wichita dies, buried in Wichita. Harris was a former aviator and real estate inspector. Various local events include births, rodeo, hospital visits, and social visits among families in Hamlin Lubbock and surrounding towns.

J. W. Osment Novel Baize Baird Martin Louisiana Church of Christ Mr. Martin Ben F. Ashburn Ray Harris Wichita Kansas Ben Ashburn Hillsboro Texas

Sunday Visits and Hospital News From Stamford Area

Stephenville families and area residents visited in Stamford this weekend. Ed Polnac and Lisa Osment were among those seen at local gatherings, with hospital updates for Clyde Pritchard and a new baby boy Mark Shane welcomed at Stamford Memorial Hospital. The weekend included visits by the Boen and Thomas families, Dallas and Odessa connections, and multiple extended family gatherings around Mrs. J. F. McCulloch, Mrs. Ima Brown, and Mrs. Vance Smith of California.

Clyde Pritchard Craig Stephens Stamford Memorial Hospital Ed Pritchard Abilene H. M. Phillips Mildred Baize Curtis L. Williamson Mark Shane J. F. McCulloch Stamford Vance Smith West Covinia California Smith Mrs. McCulloch

Hamlin Homecoming Signs Led to Window Wash Backlash

Students who painted store window signs for Hamlin homecoming later washed the windows and drew thanks from citizens for their thoughtful gesture.

Hamlin Thaks Citizes

Harding as the only senator to go directly to president

Warren G. Harding stands as the sole figure to move straight from the U.S. Senate to the presidency. His career arc highlighted by swift ascent showcases the unique path from legislative chamber to national executive leadership.

Warren G. Harding Senate

Deborah Weaver to Wed Lawrence King in December

Mr and Mrs Ralph Weaver announce the engagement of their daughter Deborah to Lawrence King son of Mrs Katherine King of Schenectady New York The bride to be is a Paint Creek High School graduate and attends Drayzens Business College in Abilene The future groom serves in the U S Air Force stationed at Dress AFB Abilene They will marry December 3 at Plainview Baptist Church

Ralph Weaver Deborah Lawrence King Katherine King Schenectady Paint Creek High School Drayzhens Business College Abilene U. S. Air Force Dress Afb Plainview Baptist Church

Blue Birds Visit The Stamford American

The Cheerful Blue Birds toured Stamford on Monday afternoon with members Charlotte York Laura Denson Kay Alvaraz Tyna Ray Marka Gray Missy McLemore Kathy Pillers Susan Miller Kara Bolding Cristy Purcell and Teresa Wyatt. Leaders are Mrs Jerald Mc Lemore and Mrs Pat York.

Charlotte York Laura Denson Kay Alvaraz Tyna Ray Marka Gray Missy McLemore Kathy Pillers Susan Miller Kara Bolding Cristy Purcell Teresa Wyatt

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Leslie Chapman W. H. Harrison III JP ammMeless WTA West Texas Utilities Vickie Gregory Vickie Ekdahl Brenda Bragg Mothers of Homemaking Tulsa Tony Collins Melissa Kay Jack Grey Tuxedo Joe Collins Ronnie Stephens Bob Keith R. P. Stephens Sylvester C. P. Amerson First United Methodist Church of Johnny Bryant University Hospital Roddy Roce Aspermont Carl Sims Lamesa E. M. Keen Dan McLemore Ed Hamlin Hospital C. FE. Tucker Lowell Smith New Hope Maggie Chambers Carl Cooper J. O. Cooper Rotan Rotan Hospital Alva Wade W. E. Brigham Cross Stephenville Veron Bishop Iva Holden Ed Polnac J. K. French Lisa Osment I. K. Boen Kenneth Boen Dru and Kemlin Don Odessa Jack Thomas Don Waters Dallas Walter Strickland Paris Ima Brown Chawn and Cody Cooper Butch Kohout Misty Brown Playtex Conso Deborah Weaver Vivian Woodard E. Hamilton Cheerful Blue Birds Jerald McLemore Pat York Cal Joe Benton
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