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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

6

Loyd Dennis Farewell Parties Attract Local Couple

A series of going away events honors Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Dennis and Claire who will move to Morristown Tennessee. Claire was hosted by Charles Cromwell with a Saturday party. Weekly gatherings included backyard suppers and bridge games, with multiple couples hosting and five or more tables of players planned.

Loyd Dennis Claire Morristown Tenn Charles Cromwell C. L. Cromwell Wade Watts J. O. Calhoun Watts Marvin Hinds E. L. Martin Rae Eastland

Coffee Honors California Visitors At J. F. West Home

Mrs. J H West hosted a morning coffee for California visitors Mrs. J H West and Mrs. Jacob Finkle of San Diego. The gathering celebrated a five generation family link with J F West and Jimmy West. Guests enjoyed antique silver service and red carnation arrangements as coffee and desserts were served.

California J. F. West J. H. West Jacob Finkle San Diego

Birthday Party for Mark Kelley Celebrates Third Year

Mark Kelley aged three celebrated his birthday with a Wednesday morning outdoor party on June 20. Guests included Sammy Nauert Vicki Nauert Mike Wartes Susan Wartes Brad Timberlake and many others plus his grandmother Mrs Sterling Keen and his sister Beverly. A cowboy cake and ice cream were served after gifts were opened. Hats served as party favors.

Mark Kelley Herschel Kelley Sammy Vicki Nauert Mike Susan Wartes Brad Timberlake Nancy Valerie Latta Karen Stevie Gary Hobbs Stevie Kirkpatrick Janie Lou Appling Mike Elliott Debbie Holbrooks Ronnie Nail Gary Ricky Bolding Diane Madeline Thompson Stephanie Roger Reber Billy McClellan Mikey Jane Laren Launice Bo Jones Janan Gregory Sandra Jackson Sandra Kinney Triplett Sterling Keen Beverly

Breakfast and Kitchen Shower Honors Bride Elect

Three hostesses entertained Patricia McLeen with a breakfast and kitchen shower at Humble Camp recreation hall Friday morning. Purple accents adorned white linen tables with ivy centers and cedar wood pot ornaments. Patricia opened gifts of kitchen articles as the bride elect of Jerry Carr.

Frank Thomas R. H. Coody Claude Williams Patricia Mc Leen Humble Camp Recreation Hall Jerry Carr

Royal Neighbors Luncheon Ends Early for Summer

Royal Neighbors and Mrs. J. P. Orr hosted a covered-dish luncheon on Tuesday June 12 with ten officers and members. The group voted to discontinue meetings until fall. camp 6989 records show 900 members and 500 insurance. Recorder Mrs. T. N. Mador reported. A social hour followed the business session.

Royal Neighbors J. P. Orr Recorder

Petty and Woodfin to Wed in Lueders Church

Mr and Mrs Ottis Petty of Lueders announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Naomi to Frankie Joe Woodfin son of Mr and Mrs Frank Woodfin of Albany. The couple plans to marry July 18 at the First Baptist Church in Lueders and will reside in Farmington New Mexico where Woodfin is employed by William Cameron and Co.

Ottis Petty Lueders Mary Naomi Frankie Joe Woodfin Frank Woodfin Albany First Baptist Church Woodfin William Cameron and Co Farmington N. M

Patricia Meleen and Jerry Carr wed in candlelight ceremony

Patricia Meleen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meleen and Jerry Polk Carr son of Mr. and Mrs. H C Carr were married Sunday at 4 pm in Central Christian Church with Rev. James Smith officiating. The bridal party included Rosemary Rasco as maid of honor and bridesmaids from Abilene Grand Rapids Lubbock Vernon Hamlin and other college friends. The gown was white satin and lace with a long train, the reception followed in Fellowship Hall, and the couple will reside in Winters while both attend Texas Christian University.

Patricia Lee Meleen Frank Meleen Jerry Polk Carr H. C. Carr Hamlin Central Christian Church James Smith W. E. Mayes Raylyn Flowers Norma True Judith Thomas Avoca Mr. Meleen Rosemary Rasco Abilene Shirley Bryson Grand Rapids Mich Dell Teer Lubbock Mary Ann Archer Vernon Mary Ann Wilbanks Miss Wilbanks Clifford C. Carr Wichita Falls Bill Carr Preston Morrow Rotan Wayne Cook Corsicana Charles Coody Stamford TCU Asa Goodgame Wolters Air Force Base Mineral Wells Bobby Dean Davis Watts Fletcher, Jr Texas Tech Jane Lackey J. C. Williams Austin Lewis Timberlake Halene Lipe Janice Hallman Carr Humble Oil and Gas Company Texas Christian University Avoca High School Mr. Carr Hamlin High School McMurry College Lamesa Winters Roby Baytown

Bridesmaids Honored for Patricia Meleen Wedding

A Saturday luncheon honoring Patricia Lee Meleen's bridesmaids was hosted by Mrs. Eck Gillespie at 1311 Compton Street with associate hosts Mrs. Turner and Jane Lackey. Lavender and pink themed the event with asters as a centerpiece. guests included Miss Meleen, her mother Mrs. Frank Meleen, and several out of town attendees.

Patricia Lee Meleen Jerry Carr Eck Gillespie Compton Street Mrée R. S. Turner Jane Lackey Gillespie Miss Meleen Frank Meleen Rosemary Rasco Abilene Shirley Bryson Grand Rapids Mich Dell Teer Lubbock Mary Ann Archer Vernon Mary Ann Wilbanks Hamlin

Sue Hollabaugh and James Bilyeu Married in Jayton Ceremony

Sue Hollabaugh daughter of L A Hollabaugh Stamford and James Louis Bilyeu son of J A Bilyeu Dallas wed Saturday June 16 at 4 p m in Jayton at the bride’s aunt and uncle home Rev W D Walters officiated The couple will reside at 815 Mulberry Denton while Bilyeu studies at North Texas State College Both graduates and active in Alpha Phi Theta Chi and Alpha Lambda Pi fraterities The ceremony featured palm foliage pink gladioli candles and a three tier cake

Sue Hollabaugh L. A. Hollabaugh Stamford James Louis Bilyeu J. A. Bilyeu Dallas Jayton Commie C. York Hollabaugh W. D. Walters First Baptist Church of Angela Tillotson Margaret Cooper Larry Hardin Sabrina Janice Hallman Miss Cooper Becky Helmer Dana Vaden Myrna Martin Gail Swenson Mulberry Denton Bilyeu North Texas State College

Swenson Attends Harvard Wedding of Emma Dimond

Sandra Swenson sister of A M G Swenson traveled from Fort Worth to Providence by plane to attend the Harvard Memorial Chapel ceremony on June 11. She served as maid of honor for Emma Dimond of Providence R I and Palmer Beebe of Battle Creek Mich, the former Wellesley College roommate.

Sandra Swenson A.M.G. Swenson Boston Wellesley College Emma Dimond Providence R. I Palmer Beebe Battle Creek Mich Harvard Memorial Chapel Miss Swenson Fort Worth

Birthday Gatherings Mark Mrs Ender's Celebration

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ender on Sunday June 17 to celebrate Mrs. Ender's birthday. Games were played and refreshments served with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. August Angerman Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stremmel Hilda and Emil Schmidt and others from Lubbock and local families.

Raymond Ender

Dinner party honors Patricia Lee Meleen at Steenson home

Mrs. Steenson hosted a dinner Friday evening for Patricia Lee Meleen newly married to Jerry Carr of Hamlin. The table featured a white cloth with a dinner setting in purple and orchid tones, reflecting the wedding colors.

Harry Steenson Patricia Lee Meleen Jerry Carr Hamlin

Formal reception with floral decor and gift presentation

Guests at a buffet style meal sat at board tables draped in white cloths. Candles and hurricane lamps framed each table while a white milk glass container held a floral arrangement. The honoree received a gift from Norma True, Judith Thomas, Halene Lipe, Jane Lackey, Jan Hallman and Mrs J C Williams of Austin.

Norma True Judith Thomas Halene Lipe Jane Lackey Jan Hallman J. C. Williams Austin

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Mrs. Ryland Gleaton Bridge Dennises Joe Nowlin Sarah Inglish McDonald Candy Meyers H. G. Andrews Roulhac Gewin Mobile Ala West Gewin Royal Orr Mary Petty Revere Ware Huston Hardware Blackstock Patricia Meleen James Bilyeu Harvard Mrs. Steenson May Jewelers South Side Square Curtis East Handlan del Monte Canned Goods Kimbell Pillsbury Kimbell’s Westinghouse Wells Lamont Glove Line Charmin Paper Products Kimbell Grocery Company Kk. L. Martin, Mgr
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