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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
6
The W M S of St John’s Methodist held a Monday lesson from the Missionary Voice led by Mrs Otto Smith with assistants Mrs George Pryor Mrs J H Rutherford Mrs John Massey Mrs J B Dodson and H S Abbott. The topic was Broken Homes Rebuilded and a business session followed. The group voted to meet only once a month through July and August.
Mrs E V Hardwick hosted the women's auxiliary gathering Monday afternoon. With many members away the group decided to close until September. Attendees enjoyed a recital, lawn games, fruit salad and tea, followed by punch and wafers for list of guests in Symonds Place.
Hostess Miss Fay Evelyn Curd entertained Thursday afternoon June 13 at the Curd residence. Rebecca Harlan earned high score with Annette Hamblett of Miami Oklahoma receiving guest prize. An ice course followed for a group including Dorothy and Rebecca Harlan Mae Pelle Baird and many more with several ladies in attendance.
The Play Awhile Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. D. Curd's home. After playing 42, an ice course was served to Mmes. A. H. Ladd, L. L. Johns, Bob Moore, M. F. Elliott, J. B. Lee, L. W. Cundiff, L. E. Million, H. P. Austin, Floyd Cunningham, D. K. Lyon, W. T. Browning, M. K. McLain, George Forester and Guy London of Brownwood.
Mrs. J. D. Curd entertained the Forty Two Club on Friday afternoon with a green and yellow color theme. Guests included Mesdames Reece Pratt, R. B. Buie, B. H. Baird, Brandon Curry, J. M. Smith, W. V. Keith, D. T. Perkins, H. H. Pennington, Henry Pratt of El Paso, Clay Randel, O. P. Harlan, H. K. Langford, R. B. Bryant, R. E. McDonald, J. K. Brady, G. L. Inglish, J. P. Astin, W. E. Swanson, L. P. Hepler, C. E. Wallace, W. L. Harrison, C. S. Cooper, M. E. Elliott, J. P. Donalson and Tom Elliott.
Mrs N M Phy hosted a gathering of music pupils and guests Thursday evening at her home. The intimate recital featured performances by interested students and highlighted the community’s budding musicians in a cordial social setting.
Mary Alice Abbott hosted six girls for a Friday night slumber party at her home. Friends gathered at the Harmon playground for games, then tea, cream and cake were served. House party guests included Blanche Penick and Beverly Brewington with Patsy Kinard Theresa White Irene Crow Retamay Brown, and evening guests Tony Selmon J Curd Jr Paul Dobyns Joe Rutherford Sammie Fleming Robbie Strauss Jack Kennedy. The group enjoyed a midnight supper and frolicked until morning, followed by a daybreak walk and breakfast.
Card of thanks to many friends for unsolicited aid after the loss of a son who died ten days after his sister. The note expresses eternal gratitude and asks for ongoing prayers and steadfast friendship from MR. AND MRS. MEEKER and listed family members.
Miss Thomas Earl Johnson entertained Saturday night June 8 with a lawn party and a slumber gathering. Guests included Victoria Favors Pauline Thompson Ruby Musser Grace Samuels Nell Box Billy Louise Wilkinson Clara Lawson Haze Lee Johnson Ethel Mae Samuels Dorothy Bob McCristial Mary D Holley the hostess and Clyde Crawford James Crawford Robert Pratt Truett Mc Cuiston Clifton Garvin Robbie Mon zingo and Floyd York. After the lawn party the girls stayed for a slumber party.
Mrs Penry notes a remarkable Ford delivery for her daughter Dorothy Penry to Los Angeles for her June 26 wedding to Carroll Haulgate editor of the Gas News The order for a sport model Model A Ford was placed by Judge L O Penry with Townsend Motor Company on June 5 and the car arrived in Los Angeles three days later on June 8 by wire order for the wedding gift.
An advertisement says Vinol a tonic of iron and phosphates eases nervous stomach jitters. Claimed benefits include better sleep and appetite, renewed energy, and quick relief for tired persons, endorsed by pharmacist B. Yates and patient J. C. Duke.
Enthusiasm grows for the seventh annual Baptist Encampment at Leeders with a two week program. Teachers include G S Hopkins of Dallas Rev I L Parrack Merkel Rev Chas T Whaley Sweetwater Rev G F Brown Midland Rev E M Agee Wichita Falls Rev W C Moffett Stamford Mrs A T Douglass Abilene and Rev Sam Morris Abilene. Dr B L Lockett and Rev C D Owen emphasize stewardship and missions. Children will be cared for as athletic preparations continue.
Bible Tire Store advertises car awnings available for purchase. The quick service pitch notes a range of models and sizes to fit different vehicles and needs.
A cafeteria will be on the ground, amply equipped to take care of the needs of those who attend.
Harlan Kilpatrick and Phelps Law son left Monday morning for Houston to attend the Annual Convention of De Molay. The trip gathers young Masons from area chapters for activities and leadership talks.
The De Molay Past Master Councilors convene in the city Friday, June 21 for a three day gathering. Kilpatrick says they will leave early to travel to Houston by public highways, intending to minimize walking by starting ahead.
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