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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

7

Dance at Stamford Country Club Honors College and High School Students

College and high school students attended a dance at Stamford Country Club last Friday night. Gladioli and roses adorned the venue while cold drinks and snacks were served. Hosts included Dr and Mrs George Pryor Jr, Dr and Mrs Ike Hudson, Mr and Mrs Bob Bandeen, Mr and Mrs Bland Harrison, and Mr and Mrs Norris Russell.

Stamford Country Club Stamford George Pryor, Jr Ike Hudson Bob Bandeen Bland Harrison Norris Russell

Peggy Piwetz to be Married July 6

Peggy Piwetz daughter of E. T. Piwetz and A. Ref French Jr will marry July 6 in this city. A sequence of pre wedding events includes gift teas and parties hosted by family and friends with about 20 guests registering. Gladioli decor and a guessing game climax the gatherings amid refreshments and keepsakes bearing the couple’s names and date.

Peggy Piwetz E. T. Piwetz A. Ref French, Jr R. T. Middlebrook Wayne Carlton Gladioli Peggy A. J Ste

Doreas Class Social at St John’s Methodist Church

The Doreas class entertained with a social at St John’s Methodist Church on Thursday night. Hostesses included Mrs J E Massey and others, with piano pieces by Emma Louise Appling and others and readings by Jakie Westfall and Billy Braymer. About 20 members attended and ice cream and cake were served. Nancy and Jo Enloe of Roaring Springs visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Kinney. their mother is former Lois Kinney.

Doreas St. John’s Methodist Church J. E. Massey Mmes. Crockett Appling J. M. Owens W. W. Miller Henry Bryan H. C. Dodwen Russell Ruby Rice Emma Louise Appling Dickie Bouchett Glyn Medlin Nancy Jo Enloe Roaring Springs Bill Kinney Lois Kinney

Miss Hansen and Lynn Hunt to Wed at Bethel Lutheran

A gift party for Miss Jackie Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs N M Hansen was held at the Bricksdahl community parsonage. The wedding to Lynnwood Hunt Jr is set for Saturday June 28 at Bethel Lutheran Church. Guests included family and friends with decorations in pink blue and yellow and a handpainted bride's book.

Jackie Hansen N. M. Hansen Bethel Lutheran Church Trber Lynnwood Hunt, Jr Bricksdahl Hugo K. Haterine Charla Brownfield, Jr Austan Imogene Haterius Birver Haterius Hansen H. J. Hunt, Sr Dallas Jerry Hunt Jackie Lynn Stamford Geraldine Hunt Delas William R. McRae Cusin Keith Cole Waco Frank Ervin Austin Jack Moore Wharton Bill Rountree James Malone Fort Worth Johnny Hansen Miss Hansen Mr. Hunt Tulane Creit Unive Texa Delta Ilent Bethel Church

Kolonial Kard Klub Closes Current Season

The Kolonial Kard Klub held its final meeting of the season with Mrs. L. F. Metz hosting a bridge luncheon. High bridge scores tied for top: Mrs. H. A. Carter and Mrs. Charles Inglish. Mrs. Carter retires as president. Mrs. Hugh Astin to lead next season.

Kolonial Kard Klub L. F. Metz H. A. Carter Charles Inglish Carter Hugh Astin Mmes. H. G. Andrews H. A. Caner George Pryor, Jr Robert Harrison W. B. Harrison Gordon Haynes Sarah McDonald Ike Hudson Roy Arledge Harry Yates

Bridgettes End Season With Luncheon and Bridge

The Bridgettes held their final season luncheon at Airway Restaurant on Wednesday then moved to Mrs Nat Wash home for bridge. Guests included Mrs Curtis McElhaney of New Orleans and several members such as Miss Ann Bunkley and Mrs Nat Wash with other attendees named.

Airway Bridgettes Nat Wash Cutis McElhaney New Orleans Mmes Billy Perkins Bland Harrison H. J. Willis Ann Bunkley Powell Shytles Carl Swenson Ben Leon Wayne Cooper Maurice Bob Watson

Picnic gathering at Bennett home noted in Washington DC and New Orleans names

A group met for a Tuesday night picnic at Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Bennett's home. Attendees included Mrs. and Mrs. Olin Crockett and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crockett with their baby, Joe from San Angelo, Mrs. Curtis McElhaney and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Swenson Davis, Margaret Crockett, Loraine and Frances Bennett, Mrs. Reta Culbreath, Mrs. B. B. Kinard, Jack Crockett, and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett.

B. CC. Bennett Olin Crockett Ray Crockett Baby Washington, D.C Joe San Angelo Curtis McElhaney New Orleans Ioe Swenson Davis Margaret Crockett Loraine Frances Bennett Reta Culbreath Jack Crockett Bennett

First Baptist WMU Holds All Day Meeting at Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church held an all day gathering led by president Mrs. A. C. Humphrey. Morning prayers focused on Old Minister's Relief with three women dressed as wives of old ministers sharing perspectives. The Lord is My Shepherd was sung by Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Humphrey, aided by Mrs. Moreland. An offering supported Old Ministers Relief, a luncheon was served, and in the afternoon the Annie Held circle presented The American Negro with Mrs. H. L. Osment leading, assisted by Miss Georgia Thornton Mrs. Clay Herring and Miss Edna Cullum.

Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church A. C. Humphrey Old Minister's Relief George Flournoy Tom Jennings Weaver Medlin A. I. Foster Humphrey H. J. Moreland Old Ministers Relief Fund Annie Held

Visitors plan ROTC camp trip to Fort Sill

George Humble of Groesbeck visited Louie Mack Hardy on Tuesday. On Thursday they were joined by Eddie Zimmerman and Bob Fly of Crystal City. The group will travel to the ROTC camp at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.

George Humble Groesbeck Louie Mack Hardy Eddie Zimmerman Bob Fly Crystal City Fort Sill Okla

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