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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
5
The wedding for the bride and groom drew a small circle of intimate friends and relatives. Phillipa, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaid while O D Cook of Haskell acted as best man as the ceremony closed in March.
Mrs. Albert Berry hosted a shower for Miss Lela Mae Phillips who wed Horace Sandefer on Wednesday. Mrs. Wash spoke on household duties as ice cream and cake were served to 23 guests and gifts were presented to the honoree.
Mr and Mrs Jee and Payne return to Stamford to set up residence. Mrs Jee, a Stamford High School graduate of 1928, studied at C LA Denton and NTSTC while teaching for years. Payne also graduated in 1928, attended McMurry College Abilene, acted as water artist in Wichita Falls, then joined Wooten Wholesale Grocery and since last fall operates Payne Brothers Grocery.
Honor her fifth birthday with a party at her parents home last week. Little guests attended as friends of Nauta Faye Connally and gifts were given by several named children including Bobby June Rose Patsy Patterson Evelyn Finley Wanda Faye Rose Charlie Frank Robbins Charles Don Finley and Donald Ige Connally.
The Elizabeth Jackson circle of Ness centered the program with James W. E. Dobbins Morris Hicks S S Callicoatte and Sam Crawford assisting. Attendees included Miss Ida Thorston M a ne F B mente rn mes F B de H Weldon and B F Moore. The next meeting is set with Mrs S McGregor for Bible study.
A small group gathered for a social event with Mrs T B and George Tadelle in attendance. The evening featured music, company, and light refreshments.
Bobby Strauss entertained with an informal dance at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs Charles Strauss Tuesday night of last week. Punch and wafers were served to thirty guests.
Mrs Branham Payne entertained Thursday afternoon in compliment to Mrs J F Greenway who recently moved from Hamlin. Roses and pastel details styled the decor and a salad course with tea closed the visit. Guests included Mesdames Lett Holland Tony Goble W O Gillean H R Bounds Earl O Steen D P Williams Dean Culp Cecil Jennings R C Shelton R Neill the honoree and Miss Mary Jo Payne.
Mrs R E Hall hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club last week with pink and green decor of roses and verbena. Mrs Hugh Astin won high score while guests included Mrs R R Robertson of Jo Dallas visitors Charlie Hill J K LaRoe H Hi Hill Gordon Haynes F W Peckham and F E Morrow with Mrs L M Hardy attending as a tea guest.
Miss Mabel Fuqua wed in Stamford at the home of Rev and Mrs H B Ramsour. The groom, a La Yollow Susyie student and college beauty, is from Brownwood. The couple plan to reside in Brownwood with Mrs W W Stamford, a late member of the set, and are connected to the Stamford High ectoct B Y P U announcement.
Jeanette attends a reading with Miss Clara Mae while Miss Peggy hosts. The gathering includes Mesdames C. M. Lester, J. Elliott, J. C. Doss, J. T. Stell, W. C. Adams, and Henry Osment, who share ice cream and cake after.
The Y W A met Monday night at Miss Annie Dewees home for Bible study. Mae Ball Belle Buffington gave the devotional and Mrs Heflin taught the lesson from 1st Corinthians. Ten girls attended and will meet next Monday with Mrs Walter Gambill in honor of her sister Miss Wanda.
The Ellen Smith Circle met at Meninganatase for a session of the women’s missionary society of Brazil. Mrs. B. H. Baird led the afternoon program while Mrs. J. B. Dodson spoke on mis sionization and noted the women’s role since the group’s founding.
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