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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1933

Page

3

Blondie of the Follies Sparkles at Palace Theatre

The Mackay letter notes Blondie of the Follies opens Sunday at the Palace Theatre starring Marion Davies and Robert Montgomery. Edmund Goulding directs with a blend of comedy and pathos, praising Marion and Loos for sparkling, champagne flavor in a cohesive MGM production.

Frances Marion Anita Loos Blondie Follies Marion Davies Robert Montgomery Palace Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Edmund Goulding Champaignee

Whistling in the Dark at Palace Theatre

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer screens the Broadway mystery comedy Whistling in the Dark at the Palace for Friday and Saturday. Ernest Truex and Una Merkel headline a plot with frightened lovers a poisoned toothpaste tube a broken telephone and a doomed train, blending suspense and humor on screen.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Palace Theatre Ernest Truex New York London Una Merkel Truex

Williamses Host Bridge Night For D. P. Williams

Mrs. Bart Holland entertained Saturday evening with a two course supper and bridge honoring Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Williams. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Upshaw Miss Dulaney Viola Whittington Dorothy Coe and others. Miss Dulaney won first place with Miss Whittington second.

Williams Bart Holland D. P. Williams Holland F. E. Upshaw Mattie Lou Gamblin Johnny Lanmon Viola Whittington Beatrice Dulaney Miss Meredith Dorothy Coe Reta Irene Hughes Robert Lloyd Charlie Norman Charlie C. G. Griffin Bob Malone Bob Richards Jack Williams Pete Smith Rule Bill Cook Otis Parnell

Shower Honors Miss Haynie Before Engagement

Miss Edna Haynie, newly announced fiancé, was honored Friday at 5 p.m. in the home of Mrs. J. S. Smith on East Reynolds Street. Hostesses were Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Culbreath Mrs. F. E. Upshaw and Mrs. Bart Holland. The program included piano duet violin solo saxophone duet and a bride's book presentation. Sixty guests enjoyed tea sandwiches tea macaroons and olives.

Haynie Edna Haynie J. S. Smith Fast Reynolds Street Dorothy Ruth Culbreath F. E. Upshaw Bart Holland N. M. Phy C. R. Hooton Betty Wiseley Lois Perkins Jeanette Boston Jeff Haynie Peggy Elliott Maxine Rowland Josephine Pinson Joel Johnson Upshaw Miss Haynie Mae Belle Baird

Friendly Hour Club With Mrs Lee Hosts Bridge Guests

Mrs Bruce Lee entertained the Friendly Hour Bridge Club Friday afternoon in a room decorated in greens and yellows. White daisies adorned tables and a yellow jello moulded salad with crackers and iced tea was served to the group including Mrs Bob Moore Mrs A F Ashenhust Mrs Mark Pittman and others from Dallas.

Friendly Hour Club E. R. Pace Jack Husbands R. C. Ricks C. O. Miller Ben Knutson Wright Mrs. B. Richardson Dallas

Miss Ola Mae Meredith Hosts Ice Cream Dance

Miss Ola Mae Meredith entertained Tuesday evening at the Spoon home on North Swenson avenue with a dance and ice cream party. A beauty contest judged by boys was featured in the gathering.

Miss Meredith

Bishop Seaman Entertained During Amarillo Visit

Bishop E. Cecil Seaman of Amarillo preached at St. Luke's Episcopal Church and was hosted that evening by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Widney. After the service the congregation gathered at the Lyles' home for an informal pet together party with punch served.

E. Cecil Seaman Amarillo St. Luke’s Episcopal Church C. L. Widney W. P. Lyles

Miss Bunkley Hosts Girls Bridge Club Gathering

Miss Dorothy Bunkley presided as hostess at Dr and Mrs E P Bunkley home on East Reynolds Street for the Girls Bridge Club Tuesday evening. Miss Edna Haynie named honoree as four tables played bridge, pink and white decorations complemented refreshments of ice cream and cake.

Miss Bunkley Girls’ Bridge Club E. P. Bunkley East Reynolds Street Dorothy Bunkley Edna Haynie Mary Bryant Josephine Gardner Frances Donalson Mae Belle Baird Margaret Lyles Margaret Smith LaRue Humphrey Patsy Durrett Dorothy Ruth Culbreath Mattie Lou Gamblin Leta Mae Middleton Virginia Ramev Mines F. E. Upshaw Bart Holland Kinney Gamblin Henry Andrews

New Bride Mrs Virgil Lewis Honored at Bridge Shower

Mrs Virgil Lewis, a June bride, was honored at a bridge shower hosted by Miss Evelyn Perkins and Miss Katherine McDaniel at East Oliver Street. Attendees included Eu nce Wilson Hazel Wilson Jewel Paxton Mrs W L Gidney Vera Sloan Nell Malone Elizabeth Pratt Mildred Phelps and others.

Virgil Lewis Evelyn Perkins Katherine McDaniel Miss McDaniel East Oliver Street Eunice Hazel Wilson Jewel Paxton W. L. Gidney Haskell Kathleen Whittington Vera Sloan le Perkins Nell Malone Elizabeth Pratt Mildred Phelps Mmes A. N. Avdelott Jack Hollis Ray Bun Sallie T. Pate

Mrs. Scott Hosts Saturday Bridge Club in Symonds Place

Mrs. Fred C. Scott entertained the Saturday Bridge Club and guests at her Symonds Place home Saturday afternoon. Rooms were adorned with summer flowers matching a pink, orchid, green and yellow color scheme with pastel-tinted tallies favors and table covers.

Scott Fred C. Scott Symonds Place

Elegant Linen Towels Highlight Club Prize Night

The event featured a prize pack with four handmade linen towels in pastel colors. High score prize went to Mrs. Ben Ray and high guest prize to Mrs. R. E. Hall, with Mrs. A. C. Cooper winning low cut. Hostess served a salad course with punch as guests mingled.

Ben Ray R. E. Hall A. C. Cooper Scott Mines Galen McKinney D. A. Bardeen H. A. Carter Margery Bailey G. C. Carothers Arnold Douthit F. P. Bunkley G. H. Zachary H. G. Andrews R. R. Robertson A. Blackwell F. &. Hudson M. Francis Mayme Yates Orr Harry Yates R. B. Hills H. L. Sheppard J. W. Peckham Lacy Ray Hill John Hudson Dallas Southard J. W. Eaheart L. F. Metz Grace Geheart Lurline Parrish Maude Cooze Dorothy Bunkley

Miss Cundiff Hosts Young People's Class Lawn Party

Miss Margaret Cundiff hosted a Monday evening lawn party on South Furgerson Street for the Young People's Class. Honoree Miss Gracia Ross of Abilene attended as guests enjoyed sweet pea beds, roses, shrubbery, and floodlit scenery. a short program featured duets by Miss Valda Harbert and LaVerne McMellan and a reading by Willie Cleone White, with punch and cake for 24 attendees.

Miss Cundiff Margaret Cundiff South Furgerson Street Gracia Ross Abilene Valda Harbert LaVerne McMellan Willie Cleone White

Women’s Bible Class Picnic Near Lueders

The Women’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ and guests enjoyed a river picnic Tuesday afternoon near Lueders. Games included a chewing gum race and peanut race, followed by a picnic supper for about forty people.

Church of Christ Lueders

Attending Presbyterian Encampment

Misses Grace Moody Maxine Rowland Josephine Pinson Olivia Johnson and Mr and Mrs Oliver attend a Presbyterian encampment event with other parishioners in attendance.

Presbyterian Misses Grace Moody Maxine Rowland Josephine Pinson Olivia Johnson Mrs. Oliver

Local Congregation Attends Presbyterian Encampment

Crump left Wednesday to attend the Presbyterian Encampment at Buffalo Gap. A large delegation from the local congregation led by Rev. J. W. Wright plans to spend Sunday at the camp for full day services and remain about a week.

Crump Buffalo Gap J. W. Wright

Revival at Nazarene Church Opens Friday

The Nazarene Church plans a revival led by Evangelist and singer Rev. Hershel Murphy. A young preacher with old fashioned roots, he emphasizes full commitment to gain the most from each service. Services run each evening as the community is invited to attend. Co. C. Anderson, Pastor, 703 N. Ferguson St.

Hershel Murphy Murphy Nazareth Phillip C. Anderson N. Ferguson St

Why Get Up Nights 25 Cent Test Promised

A 25 cent test of BUCKETS claims to cleanse the bladder by driving out impurities and acids. After four days, if not satisfied, a return purchase is offered. The remedy uses buchu leaves juniper oil and similar ingredients and is sold by Bunkley Drug Store.

Bunkley Drug Store

Portland brothers finish seven year chess match by mail

Walter J. Dodge of Portland Oregon and his brother George Dodge of Montebello California completed a chess game started seven years ago by mail. The American ads bring results. John Still of Rector Arkansas recently married his second wife. Pure-ve tu tae, 750 per gallon. ae number Co. Bye puch.

Walter J. Dodge Portland Ore George $ Dodge Montebello Calif John Still Rector, Ark

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