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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

4

Miss Metz and B R Jackson Wed in Double Ring Rites

Judith Ann Metz and Billy Ray Jackson of Midland wed in a double ring ceremony at St Johns Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Louis Metz and the late Dr Metz. The Rev Marshall Rhew officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs William McDonald and bridesmaids from several cities. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Jackson of Paris. The couple will teach in Midland and reside at 1106 Carrizzio, Midland. Out of town guests attended from multiple states. A Stamford Country Club reception followed.

St. Johns Methodist Church At & P.m Judith Ann Metz Billy Ray Jackson Midland Marshall Rhew First Methodist Church of Sweetwater Louis Frederick Metz Thomas Allen Bunkley Rose Point Brussels Robert Hessen Washington, D. C Benjamin C. Toledano Chattanooga, Tenn Don Mabry Houston Bettie Cole Ashcraft Donna Jackson Paris Halene Lipe San Antonio Mary Baldwin College Staunton University of Texas Kappa Kappa Gamma East Texas State College Carrizzio, Midland Henry F. Hunt Danvile Lowell

Dallas couple visits Pryor family at wedding

Mr and Mrs John Simms III of Dallas visited her parents Dr and Mrs George F Pryor Jr. Mrs Simms was a house party member for the wedding of Judith Asin Metz and Billy R Jackson.

Stamford Country Club George Humphrey Abilene John Simms II Dallas Charlene Moss Patsy Sweeney Midland John Simms III

Parties Honor Judith Ann Metz And B R Jackson

Judith Ann Metz and Billy R. Jackson were honored with a 4 course buffet dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Haynes on Wednesday evening June 14. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. W L Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brownfield with Dr and Mrs Haynes. About 50 guests attended amid hurricane lamps and crape myrtle greenery. Other hosts arranged a ranch style supper honoring the couple.

Judith Ann Metz Billy R. Jackson Harry Lee Haynes W. L. Walker Charles Brownfield Haynes

Wedding at rodeo grounds with western motif

On Thursday evening June 16 a couple wed at the guest cabin in the rodeo grounds with a western motif. About 60 guests were served. Mr. Tony Selmon and Mrs. George E. Pryor Jr. hosted a luncheon for the wedding party and out of town guests at the Selmon home on Friday. Miniature red roses and bridal wreaths marked individual places and the serving table.

Rodeo Grounds Tony Selmon George E. Pryor Jr Selmon

Mary Martha Class Hosts Dinner at Lake Stamford

Members of the Mary Martha Sunday School Class of St. John’s Methodist Church and their husbands were entertained with a dinner at the Loveless cabin on Lake Stamford Tuesday evening. Hostesses included Mrs Richard Lane Mrs N M Phy Mrs L E Loveless and others.

Mary Martha Lake Stamford St. John’s Methodist Church Loveless Cabin

Stamford Page Four Highlights Local News

Stamford area items from Page Four include brief notices and community notes dated Thursday June 22 1961. Local events, upcoming meetings, and public notices provide a snapshot of life in Stamford Texas.

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Carlton Haynes to Wed at Tuxedo Baptist Church

Judy Carlton and Don R Haynes announce their upcoming marriage on July 1 at Tuxedo Baptist Church. Maid of honor is Sarah Lee Carlton, candlelighter Kate Carlton, best man Nicky Jackson, ushers James Boyd Abilene and Harvey A Rivers Lubbock. Reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Pritchard in Tuxedo.

Judy Carlton Don R. Haynes Tuxedo Baptist Church Sarah Lee Carlton Kate Carlton Nicky Jackson James Boyd Abilene Harvey A. Rivers Lubbock Bill Pritchard Tuxedo

Mrs Sibyl Larche Visits Oklahoma Family

Mrs Sibyl Larche returned from Oklahoma where she visited her daughter Mrs A S Adamson and family. She attended the high school graduation of her granddaughter Sharon.

Sibyl Larche Oklahoma A. S. Adamson Sharon

Stamford Seamen Attend Deanery Meeting at Anson

Four Stamford women attended the Abilene Deanery Council of Catholic Women's quarterly meeting held at Anson on June 13. Sister Madeline of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters urged activity in the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and announced an Abilene teacher training course in late June. New officers for the year are Mrs. Frank Porter president Mrs. Joe W. Cloud secretary and Mrs. George Krapula treasurer. Stamford attendees included Mrs. Raymond Hir scher Mrs. Donald Carroll Mrs. Gregory Gonzales and Mrs. R. T. Middlebrook.

Stamford Abilene Council of Catholic Women Anson Madeline Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters of Frank Porter Haskell Joe W. Cloud Rule George Krapula Raymond Hirscher Donald Carroll Gregory Gonzales R. T. Middlebrook

Singing Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church Stamford

Haskell and Jones County singers gather in Stamford Sunday at 2 o clock for a public session. The event will be held at Calvary Baptist Church and the public is invited.

Haskell Jones County Stamford Calvary Baptist Church

Family Trip to Farnsworth Texas for Harvest Work

Mrs Richard Mickler and her children traveled to Farnsworth Texas last weekend with a friend and children and Dub Sims. Dub will work in the grain harvest with Mr Mickler.

Richard Mickler Farnsworth Texas Oy Dub Sims Dub Mickler

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Miss Metz B. R. Jackson William Charles McDonald Frederick, Md Hubert Jackson Dan Kallus Don Ferguson Don Tuttle Tommy Bramlett Shallowater Mashburn Burl Eastland Arehe Parduer Thomas Allen Bunkley Jr Frederick Hudson Bunkley Hudson Beth Haynes Letli Brownfield Gordon Haynes Huston A. M. G. Swenson Eugene Swenson Carl Swenson Mmes Richard Lane N. M. Phy L. E. Loveless Herbert Bosse Harry Rounds C. D. Dickenson Byron Lewis Garland Sparks Swift del Monte Ae Yul Stamp Redemption Center Isabella Wright Kraft Philadelphia Velveeta Sara Lee Youngblood Booth Kimbell KRAFT Lee White Station Holmes Jeweler Stamford Cleaners Christeen Beauty Shop
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