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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1937

Page

8

Methodist Choir Compliments Miss Bryant at Church Party

A St. John's Methodist Church choir party honored director Miss Mary Bryant Tuesday night at the Reed home. Organized by Mrs. KE Reed and Mrs. H. D. Gay, the event featured three contests with Miss Bryant as a mock winner receiving a shower of colorful tea towels. Punch and cookies were served to guests including Miss Bryant, Mrs. N. M. Phy, Richard Lane, Byron Lewis, Sallie T. Pate, Billie Bryant, and others.

Miss Bryant Mmes N. M. Phy Richard Lane Laan Larche Byron Lewis Sallie T. Pate B. H. Baird Billie Bryant J. F C. D.mccullouch Alta Mae Gainace

Party Held for Play-A-While Club by Mrs. Small

Mrs. R. P. Small hosted a summer party for the Play-A-While club on Wednesday afternoon with punch games and a salad course. Guests included Mmes. J. B. Lee L. E. Million E. R. Price Albert Turner E. B. Harrison B. C. Burrow H. B. Lawdon Cecil Gray C. E. E. Coombes Anna Dial Fleming and Frank Lindsey.

R. P. Small Mmes. J. B. Lee L. E. Million E. R. Price Albert Turner E. B. Harrison B. C. Burrow H. B. Lawdon Cecil Gray C. E E. Coombes Anna Dial Fleming Frank Lindsey

Morning Party for Just-a-Mere Bridge Club

Mrs. Leslie White hosted a morning party for the Just-a-Mere Bridge Club. Mrs. Bernard Buie won high score in the games. A salad course and iced tea were served. Guests included Mesdames S. J. Hodge, L. E. Million, Earl O'Steen, Branham Payne, Leslie Larche, Clay Davis, C. C. Rosamond, Bob McCleskey, A. H. Ladd, H. C. Michael, Bernard Buie and V. R. Rucker.

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Leslie White Just-a- Mere Bridge Club Bernard Buie Mesdames S. J. Hodge L. E. Million Earl O’steen Branham Payne Leslie Larche Clay Davis C. C. Rosamond Bob McCleskey A. H. Ladd H. C. Michael, Bernard Buie and V. R. Rucker Million Friendly Hour Bridge Club A. C. Braun Mesdames H. C. Michael Bob McClosky Joel Johnson W. R. Rucker R. L. Rucker S. J. Hodge

Eugene Prewit Marries University Sweetheart

Eugene Prewit son of Mr and Mrs D E Prewit of Stamford and Miss Malindra Anne Burt daughter of Dr and Mrs J D Burt of Farmersville were married at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday June 16 with Rev Matthew Mueller officiating. The bride a Farmersville High School graduate 1934 attended Texas State College for Women and University of Texas. She is a Delta Delta Delta member. The groom works with his father in the Prewit Motor Company and attended the University of Texas two years. he belongs to Delta Chi. They will reside at 710 East Vanderbilt Street.

Virginia Crump Anson Mies J. F. Crump Haskell Bartlett C. W. Bartlett L. A. Doyle Bernice Bushell Stamford Jeff Taylor Bartlett Stamford High School Abilene Christian College Anson High School Eugene Prewit D. £. Prewit Malindra Anne Burt J. D. Burt Farmersville Matthew Mueller Prewit Burt Texas State College For

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs John Cook

A surprise birthday gathering was held Tuesday night at Mrs Wood row Cook home with Mrs Cook and many guests including Mrs H Alke Mrs Jack Davis and Mrs A D Gressett. Games and refreshments featured cake and ice cream as conversations and laughter filled the evening.

John Cook Woodrow Cook Cook H.alke Jack Davis A. D. Gressett Mesdames L. FE. Brannon Opal Vaiden Viola Gillett Dora Mitchell Opal Patterson Mildred Gage Lena Sims May Bushell Ruby Davis

Local social list highlights Bryant and guests

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bryant host a gathering featuring Misses Margaret Boston Wanda White Stella Doak Janie Lou Guffin Martha Jane Bryant and Cliff Dodson plus Jesse White as attendees.

R. B. Bryant Margaret Boston Wanda White Stella Doak Janie Lou Guffin Martha Jane Bryant Cliff Dodson Jesse White

Hudson Olson Wedding Announced in California

Announcement reads Miss Nelle Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Schulze of Santa Rosa California and Dr Isaac Frederick Hudson son of Dr and Mrs F E Hudson of Stamford were married last Friday June 18 in Santa Rosa. They honeymoon in Seattle and Alaska and will be at home in Stamford after August 1. Dr and Mrs F E Hudson the groom’s parents traveled to California for the wedding and are expected to return to Stamford next week.

California Stamford

Picnic and Swimming Party for Sunday School Class

The Sunday School Class of Mrs. Alfred Lieb hosted a picnic and swimming party at the municipal pool on Tuesday morning. Guests included Mrs. Harry Lavender and several other mothers, with children Richard King San Angelo Maxine Harrison Monday Dorothy Howse Sterline Lenemore Fuqua Billie Dean Carson Nancy Lavender Ted Lavender and others in attendance.

Alfred Lieb Municipal Swimming Pool Harry Lavender W. 0. Akin Jack Fuqua R. L. Howse J. N. Pearson Dorothy Yenta Carson Richard King San Angelo Maxine Harrison Robert Howse Sterline

Local Families Visit and Travel Notes Across Texas Towns

Personal Lorne York spent last weekend with his parents in the area. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pinson of Sweetwater visited. their daughter Josephine studies at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene. Bill Morrow of the Wichita Record News vacationed here with his father Frank Morrow, then left for Corpus Christi. sister Sue Morrow returned home with Bill. Preston Morrow and son of Rotan visited. Miss Alice Terry teaching in Sweetwater and finishing home economics work spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Jack Fuqua visited Mrs. R. L. Perkins in Abilene. Mrs. J. C. King and son Richard, from San Angelo, returned home with her. Warren Rye, son of J. W. Rye, ill in El Centro, California, shows improvement and plans to return. L. Widney travels to Dallas to join daughter Mattie-Celeste Widney visiting there. they expect to return early next week. Mrs. A. J. Roble of Phoenix visits, then to San Antonio to see relatives. Miss Jeanette Hedrick of Abilene to visit Miss Sue Morrow during Reunion. Mrs. Frank Lindsey spent weekend in Dallas with her son Shirley Lindsey, playing with Everett Hogland orchestra at the Baker Hotel. the group heads to Shreveport, then back to Fort Worth for a Casino engagement. Fay Young, a month here with his parents and relatives, returns to Richmond California.

J. C. Pinson Sweetwater Josephine Hardin Simmons University Abilene Bill Morrow Wichita Record News Wichita Falls Frank Morrow Corpus Christi Mr. Morrow Sue Morrow Bill Preston Morrow Rotan S. H. Terry Alice Terry Jack Fuqua R. L. Perkins J. C. King Richard San Angelo King Fuqua Frank Lindsey Dallas Shirley Lindsey Everett Hogland Orchestra Baker Hotel Shreveport Fort Worth

Bank Night to Resume at Grand and Ritz Theatres

The Grand and Ritz Theatres announce Bank Night will resume on June 2 and July 1 after voluntary suspensions by about 300 Texas theatres. They say they followed a Supreme Court decision until a rehearing clarified the ruling that applies to all giveaways, inviting public participation in runs and judging.

State of Texas Supreme Courts Grand AN. Ritz Theatres

Hospital Briefs Recap of Local Patients and Treatments

Harold Johnson of Sylvester and James McCutcheon of Rotan receive hospital care as partial recoveries. Mrs. Calvin Isbill of Anson undergoes a minor operation and heart failure treatment while improving. Several others including Mrs. Joe Crow Albany and Mrs. E. W. Cleveland Rotan report progress after surgeries and injuries. Andrew Morgan, Elsie Faye Hanks, and Dock Gardner are among those listed as improving or recovering in local facilities.

Calvin Isbill Anson

Local hospital care noted for several patients and thanks

Miss Lou Anderson of Aspermont is in the hospital for observation and treatment and is quite sick. Lilleth McIntire of Avoca, a surgical patient, is improving. Mrs H J Moore of Albany, a surgical patient, is convalescing and grateful for assistance. Special thanks to Da McDonald for untiring attention and blessings to Mrs Jack Clevenger and Mrs Troy Armstrong.

Lula Fae Haskell Ichild R. F. Tomlinson Old Glory A. M. Couch Spur Dock Gardner Aspermont Lou Anderson of Lilleth McIntire Avoca H. J. Moore Albany da Mc Donald Jack Clevenger Troy Armstrong

Card of Thanks from the Morton Children

The children of Aunt Mary Morton express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness shown during their bereavement. The family requests continued prayers and shares appreciation for meals visits and floral tributes.

Cowboys Visit Indian Curio Shop in Big Spring

Advertisement notes Navajo saddle blankets rugs and novelties for sale in the Crawford Hotel lobby Big Spring Texas. The listing references a price or code 18-1.

Big Spring Texas Crawford Hotel

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