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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
4
A Monday gathering at Mrs. Edgar Ellis home brought together former Texas Cowboy Reunion hostesses. Mrs. Ellis, assisted by Mrs. Warren L. Tayman, hosted in honor of Mrs. A. J. Mills. Mrs. Hugh Astin was elected president for the coming year.
Angela Tillotson of Stamford played wedding music for Jo Ann Wright and Jerry Mitchell at a June 9 ceremony in Aspermont. The reception followed with refreshments by Mrs. L B Tillotson and Mrs. Pat Mitchell Jr. Miss Wright is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. km Wright of Aspermont. Jerry Mitchell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mitchell of Aspermont. Rev Frank Foster officiated at the home ceremony. Mrs. L H Walker of Abilene was matron of honor. Best man was Jack Mitchell, groom’s brother. Wright gave his daughter in marriage as she descended a greenery and white asters decorated stairway. The bride wore a powder blue dress with matching hat, pearls, diamond ear screws, and carried a white orchid on a white satin Bible. The groom is in the army, stationed at Fort Smith Arkansas, home on leave.
Mrs Florence Hale of Colorado City and formerly of Stamford was honored with a surprise party by the China Grove Baptist WMU after a regular meeting. The event at her home included a devotional, book review, gifts, and refreshments with a decorated cake and punch.
Parent-Teacher Council sponsors a school of instruction for local officers for the coming year. Mrs A C Berry council president announced. Mrs R W Herren of Haskell district president will conduct the session Tuesday June 23 at 1 p m at the Stamford Production Credit Association building. All officers of the three PTA units are expected to attend. Miss Eula Davis left Wednesday to return to her Pasadena home after a month in Stamford.
The Amigo Class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday night June 18 with Mrs. Lee Dickerson. Mrs. J Rey Johnson gave the devotional and later games were played. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mrs. C M Lester Mines Hershel Kelley J Roy Johnson Louis Kohout Larry Wartes Joe Robinson Jimmy Bulger Jack Denson and the hostess.
The fourth birthday of Mark Kelley celebrated at home with a Space Man party on June 19. Friends and family attended including Ricky Cobb Shannon Bishop Billy McClellan Lanice Jones Mike Wartes Beverly Kelley Mrs Bill Jones Bo Mrs Larry Wartes and Grandmother Mrs Sterling Keen. Games were played pictures taken and a cake with ice cream served. Balloons were favors rubber knives and wrist watches given to the girls.
Miss Agnes Ericson director of training for the board of vocational nurses examiners was killed in a car accident on June 16. She was due to visit the Vocational Nurses Training school at the Stamford Sanitarium on June 27 and was known to Stamford residents. Mrs Paul Duncan the school superintendent informed.
Mrs T A Upshaw was stricken ill and taken by ambulance to the Stamford Sanitarium about 3 am Wednesday. She was improved later Wednesday morning.
Mrs Susan Justus known as Granny Justus celebrated her 96th birthday at Stamford Sanitarium on June 14. Born in Greenwood Arkansas, she moved to Texas at age six and remains hospitalized for treatment.
Mrs. L S Furrh of Stamford was admitted to Stamford Sanitarium Wednesday morning for medical treatment.
Pierian Club past presidents gathered for a luncheon at Mrs. J L Woodson's home on a Saturday in June. Guests included incoming president Mrs. Hollis Haynes and immediate past president Mrs. L W Larson, with a host group serving a salad plate, iced tea and pie at foursome tables. Several notable members attended while others unable to attend were listed.
Mr and Mrs Roy McAnear announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Frances LaFae to John T Treadwell, son of Mr and Mrs Ira Treadwell. The couple will wed at First Baptist Church Stamford on Sunday August 25 at 4 pm.
The Good Fellowship Class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday June 11 at Mrs T A Upshaws home for a covered dish luncheon and business session. Mrs Katie Parker gave the invocation and Mrs J H Mills delivered a devotion titled With Him in the Ship. The group decided to draw names for secret pals for six months and reports from treasurer and group captains were shared. A visitor, Ruby Hanson, attended with the hostesses. plans were made for visiting. Jewel Austin departed Monday for Blauvelt New York to visit her son Raymond Austin and family, to spend the summer with relatives.
Mrs. Lawrence Crider is receiving medical treatment at the Stamford Sanitarium. The brief notice confirms her ongoing care at the facility.
The Naomi Class of the First Baptist Church met for a June social on Thursday night June 13 at teacher Mrs. R. F. Mahood’s home. Hostesses led by Mrs. J. F. Griggs provided salads sandwiches cake and cookies. Lura Louvorn gave the invocation. W. M. Monzingo presided. a Bible reference search was led by Charles Turbeville. Fifteen members attended.
Mrs. Roy Weaks hosted a Tuesday afternoon June 11 swimming party for Sharon Sandefur of Cleburne. Attendees included Brenda Buie Celeste Craig Mary Barnett Janie Ratliff and Carol Ann Payne at the Weaks home on Hudson Road. Sharon visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs EF C Corby and Mrs J P Sandefur and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Vick Sandefur former Stamford residents.
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