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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

5

Woodety Friendly Hour Club Entertainment

Mrs. S. J. Hodge hosted the Friendly Hour Bridge Club last week with gladioli decor. A. C. Humphrey won high score and after bridge refreshment featured fresh peach ice cream and cake. Attending were Mesdames Humphrey, White, Rucker, Shelton, O'Steen, Hughes, Summers, Culp, Ladd, Million, Ricks and Tillotson.

S. J. Hodge Friendly Hour Gladioli A. C. Humphrey Mesdames Humhrey Lee White Leonard Rucker C. Shelton Earl O'Steen Earl Hughes Paul Summers Dean Culp A. H. Ladd L. F E. Million R. C. Ricks Bulloch Tilloteon

Couple Honored With Gift Party After June Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Blancet, married June 14, were feted by Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Hull with a Monday night gift party. Edna West, now Mrs. Blancet, was the bride. Games and refreshments followed, and guests included W. B. West and family, J. West, Ray Brooks, Henry Skiles, Willie Mae Hughes, Madeline West, Mona West, Enola West, Mary Skiles, Grace Reed, Donna Faye Stephens, Roy Reed, W. West Jr., L. D. Hull Jr., J. T underwood, Albert Butler and Butler.

J. B. Blancet L. D. Hull Edna West W. B. West J. West Ray Brooks Henry Skiles Willie Mae Hughes Madeline West Mona West Enola West Mary Skiles Grace Reed Donna Faye Tephens Roy Reed W. Best, Jr J. Tnderwood Albert Butler Butler

Bridge Luncheon Highlights Daisy Theme and Prizes

Mrs. C M Francis Mrs Ar Douthit and Mrs W P Menard hosted a bridge luncheon at the Commins Cottage with Shasta daisies as centerpieces and yellow and white colors. Prizes went to Mrs Magnus Swenson Stamford guest and Mrs Marvin Wilson Rule for out of town guests.

C. M. Francis Ar- Douthit W. P. Menard Conmmies Cottage Magnus Swenson Stamford Marvin Wilson Rule W. T. Goble Lamesa J. E. Drummond Wichita Falls Charles Tunnell Dallas John McGaughey Lawrenceville Illinois B. P. Davenport, Jr Anson Louis Douthit Leeders J. A. Fields V. Payne J. P. Payne Jack Bradford Haskell V. V. Parr Pitchfork Ranch Sam Davis Edgar Ellis J. E. Lindsay A. J. Mills J. B. Pumphrey Sarah Upshaw Mmes George Zachary Milton Payne G. C. Carothers Bart Holland Frank Morrow H. G. Andrews Lloyd Browne Wade Youngblood E. A. Russell Fred Hudson Eugene Galbraith L. M. Hardy Horace Arledge T. J. Boston W. D.ant Earl Reese Clyde Westfall Dallas Southard

Opal Faye Parnell Bride Elect Honored at Shower

An elaborate gift party was given for Miss Opal Faye Parnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parnell, last Friday night at the home economics cottage. Miss Parnell became the bride of Lloyd Luckie of this city on Sunday. Hostesses for the event were Mrs. R. L. Howse, Mrs. Walter Gould, Mrs. T. F. Sosebee, Mrs. Bill McClellan and Mrs. W. S. Mc Andrew.

Shirley Lindsey Fort Worth Point Pleasant New Jersey Opal Faye Parnell W. H., Parnell Miss Parnell Lloyd Luckie R. L. Howse Walter Gould T. F. Sosebee Bill McClellan W. 8. McAndrew

Miss Clarice Buie and Ted Miles Wed in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Clarice Buie and Ted Miles married in a quiet Sunday service at St. John's Methodist Church at 8 50 am. The couple will live at 407 East Campbell Street after a short honeymoon. Buie, daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Buie, taught at Sunnyside school and is a Stamford High School and Texas Tech alumna. Miles, son of Mr and Mrs B D Miles, is an oil industry worker with Ethyl Corporation contract and 12 years in gasoline business.

Clarice Buie Ted Miles St. John’s Methodist Church T. S. Barcus R. R. Baird Lohengrin Mendelssohn James T. Johnston Small Ren Child Thie City Mor Mrs. Miles Mee. R. B. Buie

Community Notes Show Cedar County Social Ties and Visits

Rockdale Art Newcomb and sisters Myrtle and Pearl attended a Friday party at Archer City. 4-H club girls from Erkcsdale toured Carlsbad Cavern with sponsor Grace Smith. A string of visits includes Velma Ferrell of Stamford with Eva Crawford, Moore Covey of O'Brien, and many relatives gathering from Post Albany Louisiana and Victoria.

Art Newcomb Myrtle Pearl Newcomb Archer City Erkcsdale Carlsbad Grace Smith Dorthea Virginia Shaw Marydell Williams Lucy Bohannan Billie Hill LaVern Alston Ethel Mae Lillia Fae Rena Alice Ferrell Lila Mary Mickler Post Community Newcomb Lucille Newcomb Leo McKeever Maxine W. H Vestus Bunkley T. N. Gillespie J. D. Gillespie Jay West Dan Chambers Albany Louisiana J. Z. Williams Chambers Williams Tull Newcomb Lucille Cobb Dewey Middleton The Plains Pearletta C. C. Middleton Jean Cobb Jean O. G. Houston Hubert Delaney O’brien Claude LaClair Victoria R. J. Fox Jo Fox Ruby Nell Fox Ft. Griffin M. B. Cobb

Ivey Family Visits Lubbock and Local Shower Highlights

John M. and LaVeda Ivy in summer school at AC spent the weekend with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ivy. Rev. Morris preached at Baptist Church. Rockdale received about two inches of rain Monday night. Paint Creek party guests included Jack Landers, Kenneth Brown, and Medford Underwood. Irryhill contracts with Lun ders for next year. Teachers Blankenship and sister and Myrtle Newcomb to teach at Luders School. Mrs. Arlan Howe hosted a shower for Loyd Luckie and Opal Faye Parnell with many local guests and music.

Lubbock John M LaVeda Ivy A. C John Ivy Mr. Morris Post Baptist Church Lunders Blankenship Myrtle Newcomb Lueders Arlan Howe Loyd Luckie Opal Faye Parnell Messrs Mmes T. N. Gillespie Leo McKeever Earl Hughes

Hollywood Premiere at Grand Theatre Wednesday Night

Grand theatre manager S J Hodge announced a Hollywood Premiere to be held Wednesday night June 25 at 9 o clock. A reception featuring impersonators of famous movie stars will follow.

Hollywood GRAND

Impersonators to Perform at Grand Theatre Event

In front of the Grand Theatre a show with loud speakers and impersonators from Stamford and Jones County will feature reception entertainment, comedy, dancing, singing, music, novelty acts, and hillbilly mountain music along with the regular screen feature.

Grand Theatre Mike Stamford Jones Hollywood Theatres

Land Purchase Loan Applications Sought in Jones County

The Farm Security Administration will accept applications from farm tenants laborers and sharecroppers for a limited number of land purchase loans in Jones county under the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act. Applications open June 20 1939 and close July 20 1959 at the County Rural Supervisor's office in the Heidenheimer building.

Farm Security Administration Jones County Robert C. Cross Mr. Cross County Rural Supervisor's Office Heidenheimer County Rural Super

Oldtime Cowboys to Hold Annual Meet At Reunion Grounds

Abilene and Dallas chapter officers preside over the oldtime cowboys reunion at the bunkhouse and new Roundup building at the Reunion grounds. Members from multiple towns fill roster lists and paid dues unlock free rodeo and chuck wagon meals.

David Deaton W. G. Hamilton Cash L R. Martin R. W. New. L. Perry Tomine Avda Pumphrey Swenson Weacon Eiabote Mre J. Q. Ward Alla M. N. Martin R. M ‘Volt Jim Norris Joe Olitime Cowboys Old Time Cowboys Abilene Lewis Ackere Walt Coustie Dallas T.J. Hendrick G. F P. Ratliff Midland Chas. K. Coombes Stamford B. J. Grover Crowell Range Boas Kid Jeffers Brady Wagon Bow Chas L. Mays Monday Wagon Cook Sam Fade Abang Horse Wrangler Walt Cousins John M. Gist Odessa Clyde Burnett Benjamin Chas. H. Fentheretone Trusestt Caesar Kileberg Kingsville Dayton Moses Fort Worth Jim Minnick Foard City Clifford B. Jones Lubbock G. W. Jackson Bonham A. J. Swenson John ‘Turteville Archer City J. Voliadeon Haskell John Bryan Frank Rhoades Throckmorton Bob Weatherly Clarendon H. G. Medford Frank M. King Los Angeles California Frank Norfleet Hale Center BE. A. Tayloe Paris Tenn T. Richard Sealy Santa Anna J. Ellmon Carroll Big Lake M. T. Clemente Wichita Falla Thomas H. Ellison el Reno Okla Ford Hassell J. M Tex) Moore Wichta Falla F. G. Alexander Glen Coffee Amarillo

Hawk Head-Jonee Farm Tenant Act Loan Notice

Financial aid under the Hawk Head Jonee Farm Tenant Act may be unavailable until the appropriation is approved. No assurance can be given at this time that any loans will be issued under the program by July 20.

Vicor

Radio broadcast to feature Texas Cowboy Reunion

The Texas Cowboy Reunion will be aired on Station KGKO Fort Worth Friday at 9 AM with Gaile Northe interviewing a Reunion representative. The feature will be carried by the Texas State network, reaching about 24 stations.

KGKO Fort Worth Gaile Northe Texas State

Local residents host and visit during a week of guests

Mr. and Mrs. UU Thompson hosted Monday night with Thompson siblings en route to California for the Golden Gate Exposition. Several other visitors include Mrs. Goble and daughter Ann from Lamesa, Mrs. Parr and luncheon guests, and J R Rourland from Del Rio planning a weekend visit.

UU. DO. Thompson Thompson Mra Jesse Jones Junior Mine Erfle Thompson Cleburne California Will Thomomeon Taft San Franciccn Tony Goble Ann Latesa Mre. Goble Mee Hop. Mondy Goble Lamers Mes J. R. Rourland del Rio J. W. Bowrland

Presbyterian Youth Conference at Buffalo Gap

The Presbyterian Young People's Conference will open Monday afternoon June 24 at Buffalo Gap Presbyterian Park and close Sunday noon July 2. J A Owen of Albany is manager, delegates from Central West Tennessee churches attend, with recreation, classes, and evening services planned. The final morning service on July 2 welcomes public and visitors.

Presbyterian Young Buffalo Gap Presbyterian Park Wim F. Rogan Central Presbyterian Church Witl J. A Owen Albany Youme Poole Priertan Keith Furth Ruby Junkiey Robert Siddish Mrnet Go Ae Reet

Open House Planned by Odd Fellows Lodge Next Tuesday

An open house and fried chicken supper hosted by the 1 O O FP lodge will take place Tuesday night at 10 o clock in the hall. A program will entertain attendees while members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah are invited to attend. The arrangement committee includes Haddy Jackson Joe l Ward and Homer Nash. The entertainment committee features Tommie Rter Homer Nach and Sam Cooksey.

Odd Fellows Rebekahe Haddy Jackson Joel Ward Homer Nash Tommie R Ter Homer Nach Sam Cooksey

London Times Special Edition Illumines Royal Visit

An American edition of the London Times honoring the king and queen’s visit arrived at the Car. exe Library, readable by patrons. Dated June 8, the issue bore American advertising and related notices.

London Times R. O. Haynie Team Rm Cone.oerican Orden Acwert Etn

Unclear OCR Item Incomplete Local Notice

Fragmentary text shows scattered place names and phrases. No coherent event or entity clearly identifiable for a proper summary.

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