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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

5

Trophy Dance Held After Ladies Golf Tournament

Dr. and Mrs. Ike Hudson hosted a trophy dance at Stamford Country Club Saturday night after the ladies golf tournament. About four couples attended as awards were presented: Mrs. P. R. Bettis medalist, Mrs. Lee Walker city champion, Mrs. Bettis runner-up, Mrs. Charles Tayman consolation, Mrs. L. Cromwell first flight winner, Mrs. Carl Swenson runner up, and Mrs. Walter Kitson consolation.

Ike Hudson Stamford Country Club Hudson P. R. Bettis Lee Walker Bettis Charles Tayman

Pre-Tournament Supper At Stamford Country Club

A pre-tournament supper was held at Stamford County Club Wednesday night, June 1, hosted by W. B. Tayman, So Sanders and H. A. Carter. Gladioli and zinnias adorned the rooms, and the buffet area bright with red, green and blue plastic covers. About 100 men and women attended the Dutch supper before the ladies golf tournament.

Country Club Stamford County Club W. B. Tayman So Sanders H. A. Carter Gladioli Zinnias

Abilene Visitors Seen With Wanda Rose and Roger Duck

Wanda Rose and Roger Duck of Abilene visited Wednesday evening with Miss Rose's parents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Rose.

Wanda Rose Roger Duck Abilene Miss Rose Mrs. L. R. Rose

Sonja Lee Chandler Celebrates Birthday With Outdoor Party

Sonja Lee Chandler marked her eleventh birthday with an evening party at Harmon Park. Guests joined in games, opened gifts, and enjoyed a three-tiered cake while her mother chaperoned. Attendees included Ann Pryor Dickie Bouchelt Dallas Christian Mary Tom Rainwater Nancy Martin Martha Hudson Nancy Joe Calhoun Judy Metz Lynette Johnson Archie Pardue Ann Hudson Carolyn Hall Melvin Stevenson Diane Wilson Raylyn Flowers Billy Ricks Gaylan Gillean Noret­ta Lovvorn Donald Wills Sara Layne Hinds Janet Terry Morris Hammer Jimmie Alexander Jo Wash and Bill Rainwater.

Ee Lees T. T. Chandler Aia Ann Pryor Dickie Bouchelt Dallas Christian Mary Tom Rainwater Nancy Martin Martha Hudson Nancy Joe Calhoun Judy Metz Lynette Johnson Archie Pardue Ann Hudson Carolyn Hall Melvin Stevenson Diane Wilson Raylyn Flowers Billy Ricks Gaylan Gillean Noretta Lovvorn Donald Wills Sara Layne Hinds Janet Terry Morris Hammer Jimmie Alexander Jo Wash Bill Rainwater

Fathers Day Joint Celebration Binds Rose and Morgan Families

Families of L R Rose and E O Morgan held a joint Fathers Day gathering at the Morgan home on Sunday. Attending were siblings L L Morgan of Burkett and his wife and other relatives from Burkett Stamford Abilene Jai N M Santa Anna and Denton. Guests included Mr and Mrs G W Morgan and Rose daughter, Mr and Mrs Jack Green and son Mike, and Wanda Rose. Parish Keller of Tule and Roy Ayers and their kin joined in the family event.

L. R. Rose E. O. Morgan Morgan Home Rose Gan G. W. Morgan Jack Green Mike Stamford Roy Ayers Linda Wanda Rose Abilene Jerry Patty Rose Billy Rose Denton Parish Keller Tule

Hatfields Plan Ranger Summer Home and Studies

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hatfield will reside in Ranger this summer where he is employed. He has been attending Southwestern Junior College at Weatherford.

Lewis Hatfield Ranger Southwestern Junior College Weatherford

Fourth Birthday of Marsha Bettis Party at Home

Marsha Bettis, age four, celebrated with a backyard party at her parents home on June 20. Guests enjoyed rides in a jeep and wagon, a pony named Trigger in a red cart, and a birthday cake with ice cream. Families, relatives, and friends joined in the celebration including Mrs. Bettis and Mrs. Webb the pony’s giver.

Marsha Bettis Paul R. Bettis Marstal B. R. Webb

Literature and Publications Day Held by WSCS

The Woman's Society of Christian Service held Literature and Publication Day at St. Johns Methodist Church. Mrs. MD Smith led, with a hymn, skit, and a subscription push for society magazines. Mrs Ernest Mims spoke on Japan’s Rural Center. Mrs Noma Phy retold The Three Marys in Japan. Mrs We Tarrant discussed Japan’s present and future.

Woman's Society of Christhan St. Jobs's Methodist Church MD. Smith Mrnex Hanson Chalsen Ernest Mims

Birthday Luncheon for Nancy Cromwell

Naney Cromwell, age five, was honored with a birthday luncheon at her parents home Dr. C. L. Cromwell and wife. The backyard party featured sandwiches egg salad potato chips grave punch and chocolate cupcakes with blue candles. Favors were plastic cups filled with popcorn and animal decorations.

Naney Cromwell C. L. Cromwell Cromwell Nancy Poppet Merv Pruesta White Larry Rudia David Grissom Mary Ann Boyd Ann Skaroy Halbert Jarvene Hudppeth Ward Tinds Phil Litton Mary Noll Caulihoutre Runtyusseil Caroline Loop Mike Harifan Jonnty Willoughby Randy Stevenson Suv Raley Scotty Pryor BY Follins Frederick Hudson Pat Hidll Maria Kettis Brent Buie Joanna Moody Carolyr He Gear A Hie

Carlton Family Hosts Rehearsal Dinner for Wedding Party

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Carlton hosted a rehearsal dinner for their son Billy Carlton and Paula Vaden. The June 10 gathering at the Baire home featured buffet service and decorated tables with guests including Paula Vaden, Billy Carlton, the Vaden family, Bettis, Mayes, Baize, and others from Waco to Big Spring.

C. E. Carlton Billy Carlton Paula Vaden Sam Baize Baire W. Vaden Walter Zane Vaden W. P

Nancy Dickenson Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

The eighth birthday of Nancy Dickenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C B Dickenson, was marked with a party at the family home. Guests enjoyed indoor games, a doll-candle cake, and soda while Mrs. Dickenson was supported by Mrs. Nick Guillet and Mrs. R E Johnson.

Nancy Dickenson C. BD. Dickenson Gladiel Nick Guillet R. E. Johnson Dickenson Vicki Cook Jane Giles Ann Hudson Patricia Cole Martha Johnson Gwendolyn Guillet Martha Holland Nancy Jean Johnson Camellia Lee Nancy Wash Zacdy Zimmerman Sherry Heileman Gail Davenport Ainslie Mood Betty Ruth Smith Pat Massey

Young Stamford Couple Married In Anson June 3

Mr and Mrs John Earl Anders were wed in Anson on June 3 with Rev L W Horn officiating at his home. The bride Joyce Franklin became Mrs Anders and the couple planned to live in Rainey Park with Mr Anders working for Fay Anders. Bobby Anders and his wife attended. G W Whitehead former Tuxedo resident visiting Browfield hospital after a stroke.

John Earl. Anders Anson Ace Rainey Park Anders Fay Anders Joyce Franklin P. G. Franklin L. W. Horn Bobby Anders G. W. Whitehead Tuxedo Browfield Hospital L. E. Whitehead Ropesville Olen Stephens Bangs

Coke Party Pleases Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs. George Pryor Jr entertained Shari, Bobbette and Martha Willingham at Corpus Christi. The visitors are granddaughters of Mrs. J. D. Card. Cakes, cokes, peanuts and cheese were served to Carolyn Guillett, Norma Coleman, Jan and Nan Raney, Carolyn Sitton, and the honorees.

George Pryor, Jr Shari, Bobbette Martha Willingham Corpus Christi J. D. Card Carolyn Guillett Norma Coleman Jan and Nan Raney Carolyn Sitton

Gift Tea Honors Lueders Bride

Mrs Burk Vaughan and Mrs Walter Graham hosted a gift tea on June 15 from 2 30 to 5 00 p m honoring Mrs Bill Stappformerly Clara Starks of Lueders. About 50 guests received iced cake squares mints and tea as gifts were presented to the honoree.

Burk Vaughan Walter Graham Bill Stapp Clara Starks Lueders

A Yawn Sparks Debate Over Manners and Honesty

A writer asserts yawning is bad manners while others view it as a candid expression. The piece weighs etiquette norms against personal honesty in social settings.

Little Candy Utrecht Visits Aunt in Anson

Little Candy Utrecht aged 19 weeks from Anson spent Wednesday night and Thursday with her aunt Mrs T T Chandler marking a short family visit.

Little Candy Utrecht Anson Mrs. T. T. Chandler

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