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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

4

Mrs. J. D. Curd Honored at Corpus Christi Coffee

Mrs. Blanche Baldwin entertained at her home with a midmorning coffee in honor of Mrs. J. D. Curd of Corpus Christi. A fruit centerpiece, nuts, cherries and orange bread were served while Mrs. J. A. Russell presided. Guests included Mmes. Buie, Billingsley, Thompson, Bunkley, Pryor Jr, Ellis, Baldwin, Day, Ruby King, Scott, McLean, and others from Aspermont and nearby towns.

J. BD. Curd Corpus Christi Blanche Baldwin Eymond Astin J. A. Russell Frank Mcieen Mmes R. Bb. Buie C. B. Billingsley M.D. Thompson W. Bunkley George Pryor Jr Edgar Ellis Marshall Baldwin Bob Day Aspermont Ruby King W. W. Scott Frank Mcleen Dodson Raymond Astin Clive McDougle Lynette Moore Margaret Mahood

Weekend Guests Include Corleys Kin and Air Force Couple

Mr and Mrs H H Corley host weekend visitors Mrs Kenneth Cantrell the former Mary Corley and her husband plus Frank Paul stationed at Lubbock Air Force Base and his wife formerly from New Jersey.

H. H. Corley Kenneth Cantrell Mary Corley Frank Paul Lubbock Air Force Base New Jersey

Hostess Group Honors Patricia Vaden Bride Elect

A gift tea Monday afternoon at the Home Economics Cottage celebrated Patricia Vaden, bride elect of James Plumlee. Hostesses Regina Lemons and others greeted guests, with Miss Vaden and her mother Mrs. Jess Vaden in the receiving line. June Bohannon played piano as guests registered using a handpainted bride’s book and enjoyed grape punch cookies and salted nuts.

Patricia Vaden Fleet James Plumlee Regina Lemons Rose Pinett Jenita Black Willette Daughtry Charlsie Hambright Huda Hassen Gene Boyd Abilene Miss Lemons Jess Vaden W. M. Miller Raymond Plumlee Mike Brown Miss Vaden Mrs. Vaden

Saturday Night Stork Party at Stamford Club

The Stamford Country Club hosted a Saturday night Stork Club themed party on June 14 with a Stork Club atmosphere. The social committee led by Bob Bandeen organized the event and featured a dramatic Shooting of Dan McGraw on stage with Bandeen as Dan and other cast members.

Stamford Country Club Bob Bandeen Dan McGraw Bandeen Dan Ted Myers Hubert Watson Dr. Co Cromwell Wayne Cooper G. C

Ann Markham and Milburn Rivers Wedding Set

Attendants announced for the wedding of Ann Markham and Milburn Clayton Rivers to be held Tuesday morning June 24 at 10 o clock in Bethel Lutheran Church Erieksdahl community with Dr Hugo B Haterius officiating. Mrs Haterius will be organist. Matron of honor is Mrs Tommy Alexander with bridesmaids Carolyn Sitton and Matilda Metz. Best man Harvey Rivers of Snyder. ushers Tommy Alexander and Edwin Pritchard.

Ann Markham Milburn Clayton Milburn Clayton (Cotton) Rivers Bethel Lutheran Church Erieksdahl Hugo B. Haterius Haterius Tormmy Alexander Carolyn Sitton Matilda Metz Harvey Red) Rivers of Snyder Tommy Alexander Edwin Pritchard

Doris Johnson Discusses McMurry College Visit

Circle No. 2 of St. John’s WSCS met at Mrs. W. M. Blackburn’s home with Mrs. Garth McCalhum absent. Doris Johnson of McMurry College spoke on church support for students. Mrs. Ben Perry elected temporary recording secretary. nine members and two guests attended. The circle will meet next Thursday at 10 A. M. with Mrs. Robert Hatrisar.

Circle No. 2 St. John's WSCS W. M. Blackburn Garth Mc Charles EF. Fike DD Dickenson Doris Johnson McMurry College Johnson Marvin Hinds Griswell Ben Perry Robert Llatrisar

Surprise baby shower for Beauchamp at Fairview WMU home

Fairview Baptist WMU members and three visitors held a surprise baby shower for Debra Ruth Beauchamp, daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Beauchamp, at grandmother Lara Beauchamp’s home. Bible study followed by cookies and punch. The family had recently left the hospital and were visiting Stamford before returning home Friday morning.

Fairview Baptist Wmu Debra Ruth Beauchamp J. L. Beauchamp Lara Beauchamp Pairview Wmu

Personal News From Stam ford and Surroundings

Mrs Odell Myers of Aspermont underwent surgery at the Stamford Sanitarium Monday morning and is improving. Attending Spencer Baire and Judy James wedding in Grfford were the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Seam Baize and sister Jerry Ann. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J Harwell of Tuxedo Jim Harwell uncle Mrs Olin Am erson and two daughters from Ham in and Mrs W P Moore of Stamford.

Judy James Bela L. James Graford Spencer Baize Stamford Sam Baize Ira Scudder Dorothy Stevenson Beverly Ford Goerford Inez Lang Melba Martin Mary O'Donnell Peggy Berry Bestman Tarleton State College Stephenville Eupene Hall Edwin McClure Clydene Gillespie Garford Jim Harwell Jerry Ann Baize Bela M. James Maid of Honors New Mexico Colorado Hloney Giraford Fron Stom Ford High School Tarleton State Colrt Stephens Ile Odell Myers Aspermont Stamford Sanitarium Spencer Baire Grfford Seam Baize Jerry Annias J. Harwell Tuxedo Olin Amerson Hamin W. P. Moore

Bremers planned two month Boston trip via multiple cities

Mroo and Mrs WW A Bremer leave June 7 for a two month visit to Cecil Ray Holland in Boston. They will travel through Oklahoma City, St Louis and Niagara Falls to Montreal. Return trips include New York City, the east coast to Miami, Corpus Christi, and back home by late July.

Mroo WW. A. Bremer Boston Miami Flo Corpus Christi

Army man John McNabb on leave visits Baltimore family

John McNabb stationed at the Army Chemical Center in Baltimore is home on leave to visit his parents Mr and Mrs RB E McNabb. His sister Allene McNabb joined them on Sunday. she works at Aigdn Dallas.

Milton McKinley Mr McKinley Paul McKinley Detroit Mich Grand Canyon Mr. McKinley Etta McKinley Abilene John McNabb Army Chemical Center Baltimore Mil RB. E. McNabb Allene McNabb Aig Dallas

Stamford hosts luncheon for Mary Wilson bride elect

Mrs. Edgar Ellis and Mrs. A A Bradford of Midland entertain at Stamford home with a luncheon for Mary Wilson of Rule, bride elect to Lieut Warren Bruce Leach of Houston. The couple will wed June 20 at the First Baptist Church of Rule. Guests include family from Rule, Stamford, Haskell and Anson.

Edgar Ellis A. A. Bradford Midland Mary Wilson Rule Warren Bruce Leach Houston Stamford Ellis Jane Bradford First Baptist Church of Verna Oates Wilson Jack Mills Judy China

Picniee Honoree Jocille Plumlee Hosts Park Birthday

Jocille Plumlee nine on June 1 celebrated with a picnic at Buie park the previous Thursday. Guests gathered at the Plumlee home then went to the park for games and refreshments.

Jocille Plumlee Picniee Jocile Plumlee Buie Park Jocille Koy Plumlee Plumlee Linda Portwood Brenda Ivy Carolyn Engler Caroline Loop Carolyn Ivy Carol Kay Aker Margaret Jo Cotten Rita Lewis Sandra Davis Janice Sorre Becky Watson Joan Watson Haskell Patsy Singletary

Mary Wilson Is Complimented at Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Jack Mills and daughter Judy Mills hosted a bridge luncheon Saturday honoring Mary Wilson of Rule, bridg elect. Attending were Mrs Verna Oates Wilson and Mrs Sam Davis with Gene Bullock of Pule, Mrs Buck Everett of Haskell, Mrs Charles Oman of Abilene, Mrs J B Pumphrey of Old Glory, and Mmes Jay Pumphrey Edgar Ellis Bailey Post Bob Bryan Dorothy Yates of Stamford.

Miss Wilson Verna Oates Wilson Henry Wilson Rule Mary Oates Haskell Bobby Bush Jean Bullock Oscar Oates Jack Tippen Nancy Free Mary Beth Payne Virginia Frierson Roger Q. Garrett, Jr Anson Bob Bryan Jay Pumphrey Herb Carter Jack Mills Judy Dorothy Yates Stamford Judy Mills Mary Wilson Bridgelect Sam Davis Gene Bullock Pule Buck Everett Charles Oman Abilene J. B. Pumphrey Old Glory Mmes Edgar Ellis Bailey Post Dorothy Yate

Open House Hosted by Rev Fike for St Johns Stewards

Rev and Mrs Charles E Fike held open house Sunday night after St Johns Methodist Church service. Wives of stewards and the men joined after a board meeting. Mrs Travis Bouchett presided at the punch bowl. Attendees included numerous couples headed by C P Amerson H G Andrews Jr R B Bryant W M Blackburn Welby Callicoatte C D Dickenson Bill Gay Marvin Hinds Cleburne Huston L E Loveless Ted Myers Garth McCallum Burl McClellan Jack McClendon J F McCulloch Arcie Pardue Ben Perry Frank Reyes J A Smith M D Smith Curtis Terry W H Terry J F Walker Weldon Walker J H Rutherford Garland Zimmerman Dr and Mrs Harry L Haynes and Dr and Mrs George L Mood with Rev and Mrs Fike.

Charles E. Fike St John's Methodist Church Fike Travis Bouchett Messrs Mmes C. P.amerson H. G. Andrews, Jr R. B. Bryant W. J. Bryant W. M. Blackburn Welby Callicoatte C. D. Dickenson Bill Gay Marvin Hinds Cleburne Huston L. E. Loveless Ted Myers Garth McCallum Burl McClellan Jack McClendon J. F. McCull

Status of Women program at St Johns Methodist Church

Circle No I of the WSCS met June 16 at 3:30 PM in the church with Mrs. G C Barton presiding. Mrs. Brooke Early reported as new WSCS secretary and led a devotional on Col 3 4 and 1 Tim 5. She urged women to embrace responsibility and opportunity in Christian service. Next meeting includes World Federation of Methodist Women program.

Women's Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church G. C. Barton Lucille Smith Brooke Early Status of Women of the WSCS America Church For the World Federation of Methodist Women Welby Callicoatte

Bastille Keys Displayed at Mt. Vernon

The historic keys to the Bastille are showcased at Mt. Vernon, highlighting a symbolic link between French royal history and the U S estate. The exhibit invites visitors to view the relics and learn their backstory.

Mt. Vernon

June Yearbook Program by Circle 1 WSCS

Circle No. 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held its June yearbook program at St John’s Methodist Church on Monday afternoon June 9. Mrs. G C Barton led worship and scripture was read by Mrs. R G Fuqua.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St. John's Methodist Church G. C. Barton R. G. Fuqua M. D. Smith Welby Callicoatte J. B. Dodson White House

Square Dance Saturday at Stamford Country Club

A square dance is set for Saturday at 8 30 P M at the Stamford Country Club. J R Mc Daniel chairs the event with Stamford callers Zach Coombes I O Hughes Jr and J R McDaniel. Additional callers hail from various towns including Ivy Jones Al Finch Rotan I R Witt Hamlin J D Browning Cisco Jack Fom by Sweetwater Bill Sledge and daughter Charlotte Shedge of Truscott Doyle Jacobs Anson G H Cobb Lueders Alton Middl eton and Frank Reynolds Has kell John Powell Tom Ed Simp son and O B Vernon of Rule.

Stamford Country Club J. R. McDaniel Stamford Zach Coombes I. O. Hughes, Jr Ivy Jones al Finch Rotan I. R. Witt Hamlin J. D. Browning Cisco Jack Fomby Sweetwater Bill Sledge Charlotte Shedge Truscott Doyle Jacobs Anson G. H. Cobb Lueders Alton Middleton Frank Reynolds Haskell John Powell Tom Ed’ Simpson O. B. Vernon Rule

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Mrs J. D. Curd Devi Greatest Industres Ponting Roa Southwest School OF Printing A. C. Humphrey Roy Arledge H. D. Smith Fairview WMU Ida Mae Speck Lem, Jimmy Lonnie Speck C. B. Smith O. B. Boone Bast McHarg Baptist Church Bobby Ray Patterson Bob Boone B. Boone J. M. Flemins Flemins Andrews Charles England Mildred Rogers Kay Marietta Ga H. C. Rogers W. C. Workman George L. Coles Oklahoma City Paul Bowles Tulsa Mines Bible Lawton W. K. Bunkley Don H. Rolley Donna Jean Balth, Mure Rolley June Bunkley Maryland University Cum Uly LaNell Allison E. M. Allison Avoca Alton Scott King Alton R. King Bill Engler Salome Keen All Blackstock’s Cale Blackstock the Square Brooke Early Rings Joy Westfall Clyde Westfall Circle 1 Country Club Vedale Rytex
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