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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

3

Adams Farm Showcases Water Facilities Program

Across from Stam ford six miles north, the J R Adams farm illustrates a water facilities project aided by the Farm Security Administration and Soil Conservation Service. A 4.5 mile terrace system and a stock pond supply water for livestock and a small garden with plans for contour cultivation and controlled grazing.

California Creek Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Comica Farm Security Administration Soil Conservation Service J. R. Adams Adams Sudan

First Baptist YWCA Plans Monday Missionary Program

The Y W A of the First Baptist Church will meet Monday afternoon at 7 30 o clock at the church for a missionary program.

First Baptist Y. W. A First Baptist Church

Sagerton Couple Weds in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Mozelle Lafevre and Oscar Manske, both of Sagerton, united in marriage Sunday night at the Sagerton Methodist Church with Cecil Tune officiating. Attendants Miss Theda Ollinger and Carl Manske. bride wore blue chiffon with a lavalier heirloom. They honeymooned to Amarillo and will live on a farm near Sagerton after graduation from Sagerton High School.

Sagerton Mozelle Lafevre Oscar Manske E. A. Manske Alethodist Sieve Cecil Tune Mies Theda Ollinger Carl Manske

Mrs Braymer Hosts Emanon Club Bridge Afternoon

Mrs Bill Braymer entertained the Emanon Club last Friday afternoon with summer floral decor. Mrs Charles Markham captured the high score prize in bridge. Refreshments followed for Mesdames Grady Bowdry Markham Harry Yates L M Hardy Wade Youngblood Frank Morrow Buster Parish Bart Holland and the hostess.

Braymer Emanon Club Bill Braymer Charles Markham Grady Bowdry Markham Harry Yates L. M. Hardy Wade Youngblood Frank Morrow Buster Parish Bart Holland

Two Stamford Youths Wed in Quiet Sunday Ceremony

Miss Opal Faye Parnell and Lloyd Luckie were married Sunday morning at the bride’s parents’ home with O. H. Tabor of Stamford Church of Christ officiating. The bride wore a peach knit dress with blue accessories and Picardy gladioli corsage. Witnesses included the groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Luckie and others.

Stamford Opal Faye Parnell Lioyd Luckie W. H. Parnell O. H. Tabor Stamford Church of Christ R. W. Luckie Parnell Bill McClellan A. A. Parnell Silver City

Wedding bells in Rockdale and local social idle

The bride and groom attended church services then hosted a Rockdale wedding dinner at the groom’s parents home. A three tier cake featured as the centerpiece with guests including Bud Luckie Stamford graduates and local couples. The couple plan to reside on North McKinley Street. The Mr and Mrs club hosted a roses adorned supper with bridge prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Danwody.

Jer Alger Johnson Stamford Wilbur McKeever Raymond Luckie Luckie Stamford High School Perry Brothers Variety Store Eff Cooper North McKinley Street Club KR. G. Fleming Roeland Danwody Danwody B. P. Davenport, Jr Anson Dean Culp L. L. Johns Thurman Daniel George Rollins Branham Payne

Summer meeting of Business and Professional Women's Club

The first summer recreation meeting was held Thursday at Anson park with out of town members hosting. A picnic menu featured barbecued chicken potato salad and assorted desserts. A separate item notes a swimming party hosted by Mr and Mrs Cleburne Huston for the Stamford American staff and families at the municipal swimming pool with ice cream and cake served after the swim.

Business and Professional Women's Club Anson Park Cleburne Huston Stamford J. 1D. Oe Kitty Mae Dorothy J. V. Weeland Barbara Jean Clarence Ram

Teas and games mark social club gathering

A large ice block centerpiece with summer flowers framed a table and punch as Miss Gladys Martin led an amusing game Idiot's Delight. Hosts included Miss Gladys Martin Mixes Lynnta Martin and Mrs Nora Foster with remarks from President Mrs J G High. The meeting was adjourned due to the Texas Cowboy Reunion. A list of attendees names a long roster of club members. The Forty Two Club later met with Mrs Lucille Smith hosting and forty two games followed by ice cream and cake. Attendees included B H Baird and J F Walker among many others.

Gladys Martin Mixes Lynnta Martin Nora B. Foster Mia Madge Richards J. G. High Peent Lucille Smith F. J. Schaefer B. H. Baird C. E B. Brownfield D. ©. McRimmeon J. F. Walker Bill Terry D. Hassen G. L. Anglish W. PP. Lytes Cleburne

Joint Fifth Birthday Party For Neighbors

Two five year old boys Jerry Prewit and Ray Kinney celebrated joint birthdays on the lawn between their homes. Guests included many children and relatives. photos were taken by George Kinney. Refreshments of ice cream sandwiches and punch were served after play. A separate note lists bridge club entertainment with prizes and refreshments.

Jerry Prewit D. E. Prewit Ray Kinney A. Kinney George Kinney Kay Cecil Shambuarger Otho Gillean Mra Jack Cook Merle Cooper Eugene Prewit Ann Markham Anna Ruth Smith Paula Duncan Charlene Williams Mary Ruth Pittman Peggy Ann Ivy Charlene Patrick Ballinger Carolyn Sue Abrams Sue Vivian Jones Jane Joan Hardwick Beverly Cook Carolyn Ann Sitton Winnell Morgan Gaylan Gillean Booby Bubba Spoonts Billy Don Dickie McNeil Glen Lewis Clinton Morgan Johnny William Otho Gillean, Jr Herbert James Crendon Douglas Scott Kas Bruce Cooper Douglas Shammburger

Personal notices and visits across towns in Texas

Barbara Ricks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricks, visits in San Antonio. Mrs. Victor Nelson and children visit Mr. and Mrs. Urady in Bryan. J. S. Brooks returns from Monahans to see relatives. Barbara and Harry spend a weekend in Eastland and German. The Lesters plan a summer trip visiting relatives in Louisiana and Nederland. Mrs. J. T. Moatin of Taylor visits her daughter and family. Kenneth Curry, son of the Currys, hospitalized Tuesday. Judge and Mrs. R. Thomas host relatives from Oklahoma and Ada. Mrs. Kendrick and Mrs. Stockton attend as sisters. Mrs. Jack Prince had tonsils removed. Gill family to tour Austin, Galveston, Houston, and San Antonio. James T. Johnston and family attend a marriage in Stamford.

R. ©. Thomas J. R. Kendrick Charles McLaughlin Duncan Oklahoma Myrtie Stockton Ada Mee Kendrick Stockton Thomas

The Bridgettes Entertained By Mrs Tom Smith

Mrs Tom Smith hosted the Bridgettes Tuesday night with Mrs Morris Childers winning high score among members and Miss Mary Tom Boston taking top prize for guests. Ice cream and cookies were served as several members and guests attended.

Arsenalioon Bridge Club Frances Neal Oliver Smith Burns Brown A. A. McAndrews Irving Moody Mia Elmo McCook Woodrow Tom Smith Bridgettes Morris Childers Mary Tom Boston Mary Alice Abbott Martha Janeryant Virginia Bounds Grace Moody Katherine McNabb Mary Tom Hoston LaVerne Grace Esther Rogers Rule and Mines Morris Chilvers Bernard Buie Nat Wash

Visiting relatives share weekend at Mrs Brewington home

Sister Mize Clarice Baie and Ted Miles visited with their parents Mr and Mrs RB Baie. John Ster visited former Mise Pauline Bie Chas Brewington of Dallas and his son Commander Carl W Brewington of Washington DC. George Zachary and wife hosted. Atina Dial left for Dalian to visit relatives and will attend North Texas State Teachers College for observation work.

Mize Clarice Baie Ted Miles Mrents RB. Baie Fa. Jotnster Mise Pauline Bie Chas, Brewington Allas Carl W. Brewington Wwshington, DC Mr. Brewington George Zachary Zachary Mera Atina Dial Dalian Thureday Whe North Texas State Teachers College Denton

Katheryne Spencer Visits Relatives in De Leon

Katheryne Spencer spent time with visiting relatives during a stay in De Leon Texas, sharing social moments and local hospitality.

Katheryne Spencer de Leon

Singing Convention in Anson at Methodist Church

A singing convention is planned at the Methodist church in Anson on Sunday. Special speakers and numbers will be provided to entertain attendees and encourage participation.

Jones County Methodit Anson

Mrs Matt Graham and daughter visit Hawks residents

Mrs Matt Graham and her young daughter Carolyn from Hawkell are staying several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J Frisell, visiting relatives and enjoying the area.

Matt Graham Carolyn Hawkell Mra. J. Frisell

Mrs Johnny Williams and baby visit McDaniel family

Mrs Johnny Williams and her baby from Austin are visiting her brother J. B. McDaniel and his family.

Johnny Wiliams Baby Austin J. BR. McDaniel

Mrs Segerstrom and Robby Visit Fort Worth Kin

Mrs Walter Segerstrom and Robby and Mrs Olga Pearson returned from Fort Worth after visiting Mrs Segerstroms mother Mrs John Larsen and other relatives and friends during the trip.

Walter Segerstrom Sen, Robby Mice Olga Pearson Fort Worth Segerstrom John Larsen

Visit Highlights Doran Family Ties in Odessa

Darwin Doran visited his brother Hilton Doran and Hilton’s wife at Odessa Mr. at Mre. R. T. Spencer. He spent last Thursday with Spencer’s brother Howard Spencer and with Sam at Stinnett.

Darwin Doran Brother Hilton Doran Odessa R. T. Spencer Stinnett Mr. Spencer Howard Spencer Sam

Shamborger Comber Company Court Scrap Declared

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local commercial dispute involving the Shamborger Comber Company and end canvas issues. The readable text suggests a court action or filing related to textile processing equipment and financing terms.

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Noe Americas Bod Ety Bapw Club Ford Brooks Motor CO Stamford, Texas S. Wetherbee Cotten T. P Swenson and Moran Barbara Ricks R. C. Ricks San Antonio Victor Nelson Sophia Ann Dominie Bryan Mrée J. S. Brooks Monahans Mrs. C. R. Sims Barbara Harry Eastland Barbara Re Mere, H. T. Weaver Fastland Mire C. M. Lester Mac Lewisiana Nederland Texino Lester Alt. Comititien J. T. Moatin Taylor Mis. Aimhey Camilla Weaver Medhin Kenneth Curry Brandon Curry Jack Prince Stamford Sanitarium R.A. Gill Jessie Mae Russell Joan Marion Galveston Houston James T. Jonston Childress Johnaton Ily Shamborger Comber Co C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Ama Goodyear W. McHarg
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