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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

6

Sunday School and Church Services Held at River

Central Christian Church members enjoyed a Sunday with river worship and picnic after Sunday school and teaching services on the river near Ueders. Over sixty attendees shared lunches and swam. Upcoming events include 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. sermon on Religion Friend or Foe, and 5:15 p.m. vesper with Movies Their Place in Modern Life. Midweek service June 24 at 8 p.m. remains church supper time changes noted.

Ben Parker Central Christian Church Ueders

Congregation invites public to summer ice cream supper

The church invites members to help maintain attendance through the summer. Efforts to keep the church cool attractive and comfortable are noted and services last no more than an hour. The public is welcome to visit.

Waddill Captures Tri State Piano Contest in Dallas

Hugh Waddill won first place in the Tri State Centennial piano contest in Dallas with a score of 99 3 5. He is from this city and recently graduated from McMurry College in Abilene where he studied under Miss Craig Lasley. Weldon Bryant of Baird took second and Miss Alice Bentley of Abilene placed third.

Hugh Waddill R. R. Baird Dallas Stamford Waddill McMurry College Abilene Craig Lasley

South Stamford H D Club Meeting Discusses A M Short Course

South Stamford Home Demonstration Club met June 4 at Mrs. M. W. Tarlton s home with Mrs. W S Hughes presiding. A roll call of Texas poets opened the session and postmeeting refreshments of pineapple cake and ice cream were served to multiple members including Mesdames Hughes Pustejovsky Sorrells Rogers Mc Gilvary Capps Pustejovsky and the hostess.

South Stamford M. W. Tarlton W. S. Hughes Texas Mesdames Hughes John Pustejovsky W. C. Sorrells Carl Rogers E. M. McGilvary

Bridgettes Party and Bridal Shower Highlights

Mrs. George Finley hosted Bridgettes at Mrs. W. G. Swenson’s home with games fruit jello cake and punch. Miss Mabel Bailey bride elect of Manley Sikes Bangs attended a garden shower at Mrs. J. M. Martin’s home with pink and white decor and a Texas map guest register.

George Finley W. G. Swenson Roberta Ely of Snyder Martha Jane Bryant Mary Alice Abbott Virginia Bounds Dorothy Baker Margaret Ann Buster Anna Katherine McNabb Mabel Bailey Manley Sikes Bangs J. M. Martin Thelma Thorp Mattie V McCuision Irene Taylor Taylor Olive McDougle H. E. Bailey R. F. Mahood Annie Dewees Texas Clara Lively Stamford Thelma McCuistion Jessie Gwin Jewel Elliott Maye Belle Buffington Fay Adams Juanealy Gentry Valentine Bland Orie Lee Bland Katharine Addis Lottie Hanson Othella Harlan Mesdames H F. Bailey Eugene Nichols J. L. Woodson Frank Heflin A. S. Hamilton J. F. Duncan Cecil McDaniel Ella Armstrong

London Bridge Club Hosts Friendly Friday Night

Dr and Mrs F E Hudson entertained the London Bridge Club on Friday with pretty flower arrangements. Mrs H G Andrews won high score among ladies and W B Harrison won the men’s high score prize. A frozen salad was served to four tables of players after the games.

London Bridge Club F. E. Hudson H. G. Andrews W. B. Harrison

Margaret Boston Hosts June 8 Party for Dallas Guest

Margaret Boston entertained on June 8 honoring houseguest Margaret Bryant of Dallas. Guests enjoyed games punch and cakes after the games. attendees included Ollie Mae Burge Mary Lou Johnson Wanda White Lilian and Vivian Lamb Eilah Blan Elliott Sophia Ann Nelson Pete Andrews J C Doss Harry Lee Haynes Bill Swenson Billy J Bryant G C Carothers Jr Billy-Charles Cooper and Robert Ork.

Margaret Boston Margaret Bryant Dallas Ollie Mae Burge Mary Lou Johnson Wanda White Lillian Vivian Lamb Eilah Blan Elliott Sophia Ann Nelson Pete Andrews J. C. Doss Harry Lee Haynes Bill Swenson Billy J. Bryant G. C. Carothers, Jr Billy — Charles Cooper Robert Ork

Bridge Party Honoring Miss Bunkley at Country Club

Miss Dorothy Bunkley bride elect of Dr. George E. Pryor Jr. was feted with a bridge event hosted by Miss Sue Morrow. Roses and daisies adorned the club house as guests played bridge and ping pong, with prizes for high and cut scores. A Madeira luncheon set and desserts followed, with a long list of invited friends and relatives attending.

Bunkley Dorothy Bunkley George E. Pryor, Jr Country Club Sue Morrow Miss Morrow Frank Morrow Mary Bryant Felicia Seigel Fort Worth Miss Bunkley E. P. Bunkley George Pryor F. W. Gold Nashville Pryor Seigel Atlee Wells Vernon Mary Palmer Allen Honey Grove Sarah Upshaw Margaret Ann Buster Lillian Yates Peggy Elliott Bernice Rosenwasser Norma York Virginia Ramey Maxine Rowland Grace Moody Margaret Upshaw Margaret Frizell Mary Vernon Anna Katherine McNabb Martha Jane Bryant Mary Flemine Clara Mae Jones Zelma Jeter Grace Katherine Smith Lanelle Austin Eva Grace Knutson Jessie Lee Glenna Compton

Walquist and Powell Wed in Haskell on Sunday Night

Helen Walquist daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Walquist Avoca and D Powell of San Angelo were married in Haskell Sunday night May 31. The bride wore a blue cross with white accessories and the Walquist family attended. Powell is employed by Eppenauer Drilling Company and they will reside with Mr Walquist in Paren? where Mr Powell is employed.

Helen Walquist J. P. Walquist Avoca D. Powell San Angelo Haskell Je Walquist Young Making Pr Pareet Powell Eppenauer Drilling Company

Otis Miller Seeks Second Term as District Attorney

Otis Miller declares his candidacy for a second term as District Attorney of Taylor Jones and Fisher counties. He cites a record of law enforcement and road bond reform as basis for continued public service and urges voters to inspect court and grand jury records to confirm his qualifications.

Abilene Taylor, Jones and Fisher Counties Law and Order Taylor Jones and Fisher Taylor, Jones and Fisher Texas Austin City of Hill Taylor County Jones County Taylor, Jones and Fisher Counties Otis Miller

Fighting the Fly-by-Night Implement Dealers

National Federation Implement Dealers Associations laments contract holders and curbstone agents selling farm equipment. Farmers who buy from these dealers risk lack of reliable service or repair. The Buie Implement Company publishes the statement urging better quality and oversight in the industry.

National Federation Implement Dealers’ Associations Buie Implement Company

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