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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

5

Sponsors Ball and events planned for Texas Cowboy Reunion

Mrs. W. M. Blackburn hosts sponsors at the Texas Cowboy Reunion with Diana Chandler and Jane Giles assisting. Highlights include the sponsors ball on July 1 at the Pavilion, breakfasts, chuck wagon meal, Coke party, and grand parade entries.

W. M. Blackburn Stamford Diana Chandler Jane Giles Hubert Watson Abilene Stamford High School T. T. Chandler Jane R. C. Giles Jack Free Tus Orchestra Blackburn Chandee Glen Compton Breckenridge Jhursday

Nettie DeBusk to Wed Billy Lee in July

Mr. and Mrs. R R DeBusk announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Nettie DeBusk to Billy Lee nephew of Mr. and Mrs Martin Gentry of Anson The couple will marry July 12 at 5 PM at the bride’s home They will reside in Anson Both are 1952 graduates of Anson High School The bride elect has worked at Cobb's Department Store in summers and Saturdays for two years

Nettie DebBusk Billy Lee R. R. DeBusk R. BR. DeBusk Nettie DeBusk Martin Gentry Anson Anson High School Cobb's Department Store Alon. Wilson Mary Margine Wilson Dallas Roy Adolph Letz Stamford Adolph Letz First Baptist Church Rule Houston Walker

Louis Woodsons Host Fish Fry at Bennetts

A Wednesday night fish fry hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Woodson took place in the Bennetts backyard. The gathering included numerous couples and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. L. Herman, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lyckman, and others from Anson and nearby towns.

Louis Woodsons Bennetts Louis Woodson Steve Bennet J. M. Alexander L. Herman Gene Lyckman Woodson Arnold Deuthit Raymond Astin Fred Knipling R. V. Hagle T. E. Carmen Anson Bonnie Mead Herbert Gerald Vasek Charlie Vasek S. R Mrd. Thompson Harry Yates Dorothy Yates Blanche Baldwin Olive McDougie J. D. Curd B. Billingsles Annie B. Lassetter Cleo

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Euclid Appling

Morning coffee at the R V Hagle home honored Mrs Euclid Appling and guests including Mrs Cook, Mrs Anglin, and Mrs Crockett Appling. Emma Louise Appling registered, and guests enjoyed banana nut bread pineapple cubes and cherries. A blue bassinet centerpiece and cradle mantle decor themed the event with pink and blue accents.

Euclid Appling R. V. Hagle J. L. Woodson Raymond Astin Hagle Mrs. Hagle Cook G. W. Anglin Mrs. Astin Woodson Arnold Lassever J. M. Montgomery Fred Knipling

Bridal Shower for Bride-Elect in Sagerton Parish Hall

A bridal shower for Elouise Gheiser and Kenneth Elertel was held June 19 in the Zion Lutheran Church parish hall Sagerton attended by about 50 guests. Hostesses included Mines Ervin Diers Emma Baitz Jove Clark Leon Stegemoeller and Ed Fouts. Centerpiece flowers brightened the refreshment table with wedding bells noted for June 29.

Eloutse Gnetser Kenneth Elertel Sagerton Zion Lutheran Church Mines Ervin Diers Emma Baitz Jove Clark Leon Stegemoeller Ed Fouts Gladeli Elouise Kenneth Bill Hertel Ted’ Hertel Benjamin Alfred Hertel

Fire Belles and Firemen Hold Ice Cream Supper

The Fire Belles and Firemen hosted an ice cream supper Monday night near the fire station on June 16. Attendees included multiple local families and residents such as Dies Rowland’s group, Hupert Raley, Bo Reid, Wilburn Sorrelis, Sandra Sorre, Jenet Sorre, Irvaiene Thomas, Guy Harvick, Illenglar and Carolyn, A. J. McCann family, Jocelle Lawson, Lakey, Earl Oren, Cathy, and new Fire Department member HL Gulliam.

Airs Dies Rowland Grand Saunter Tee Seimon Wits Hupert Raley Sue Wayne Ir Bo Reid Twons Wilburn Sorelis Sandra Jenet Sorre Irvaiene ‘Homas Guy Harvick Wierome Cruse Gentry

Birthday Party for Vicki Gene Mason

Friends and family gathered at the Mason home on Thursday June 19 to celebrate Vicki Gene Mason turning one. Guests included Bob Craig and Beth. Marion Jerrell Jr and family. Roy M Craig. Celeste, Bernadette and Jennifer. Mary Jam Mason of Abilene. and Vicki’s parents Mr and Mrs George Mason.

Vicki Gene Mason George Mason Vicki Gene Bob Craig Beth Marion Jerrell Marion Eugene Roy M. Craig Celeste Bernadette and Jennifer Mary Jam Mason Abilene

Tacky Party Held by Climbers Class of St John

A Friday night tacky party by the Climbers Class of St John’s Methodist Church featured costume judging with Billie Hewitt winning the prize. Attendees enjoyed cheese crackers Cokes hor ies and ice cream. Present were Doris Johnson Eileen Newton Richie Lane Mrs I O Hughes Jr Geneva Jo Brown Ora Dell McCafferty Helen Whitley Billie Hewitt Mrs W E Newton and Charles Johnson.

St. John's Methodist Church Billie Hewitt Doris Johnson Eileen Newton Richie Lane I. O. Hughes Geneva Jo Brown Ora Dell Me Cafferty Helen Whitley Bille Hewitt W. E. Newton Charles Johnson

Diana Chandler Honored at Western Breakfast in Stamford

Diana Chandler, Stamford sponsor to the Texas Cowboy Reunion, was complimented by Mrs. C M Francis at a June 1 breakfast at Francis home. Guests included a group of Stamford girls and visiting Stokes sisters. The event featured a miniature chuck wagon and themed place cards.

W. M. Blackburn Diana Chandler Stamford Jane Giles Blackstock Studio C. M. Francis Miss Chander Mr. J T. T Chandler Hardin Simmons University Mudeo Association

Hawaii Featured On Program Circum Terras Group

The Circum Terras World Friendship Group for girls at St. John’s Methodist Church enjoyed a June 24 outing. They swam at Haskell, returned to Margaret Cooper’s home for a supper of Hawaiian dishes, and plan monthly meetings led by officers Margaret Cooper president Betty Upshaw treasurer Gail Swenson program chairman Carlene Terry hostess chairman and Mrs. Charles E. B. Fike counselor.

Circum Terras St. John's Methodist Church Hawa Haskell Margaret Cooper Betty Upshaw Lee -Treas Gail Swenson Carlene Terry Charles EB. Fike

Popular Couple Ann Markham and Milburn Clayton Rivers Wed

Ann Markham and Milburn Clayton Rivers united in a double ring ceremony Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in Bethel Lutheran Church Bricksdale. Dr Hugo B Haterius officiated with Birger Haterius singing Be cause and The Lord's Prayer. Bridesmaids wore blue lace gowns while the groom's party included Harvey Allen Rivers and ushers. The couple plans a honeymoon in San Antonio and will host a reception at East Park Drive attended by family including Mrs E O Soderberg and Mrs Joe D Angeli.

Ann Markham Milburn Clayton Rivers Bethel Lutheran Church Bricksdale Hugo B. Haterius Birger Haterius Charles F. Markham Tommy Alexander Matilda Metz Carolyn Sitton Miss Metz Miss Sitton Harvey Allen Rivers Stamford Edwin Pritchard Hi. C. Nipp el Paso Paris High School Paris Texas Hardin-Simmons University Abilene George William Rivers Tuxedo Stamford High School San Antonio Hame East Park Drive H. C. Nipp E. O. Soderberg Joe D'Angelo Dallas George W. Rivers

Children Honor Parents With Fifteenth Anniversary Dinner

The three Campbell children organized a family supper for Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Campbell to mark their fifteenth wedding anniversary on June 18. They cooked, baked a cake, and served ice cream and lemonade then screened home movies on a View Master.

W. D. Campbell

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Wayne Cooper Cooper Blackburns Clyde Westfall Westfall Miss Chandler Blackstock Mrs. Delbert LeFevre Staion St. John’s Sandra Swenson al Swenson Tillie Metz Mabeth Moreland Jo Ann Olinger Arivene and Sue Stokes Mrs. R. Stokes Fort Worth Austin The American Forestry Association United States Boss Walloper Fannon Bemberg Sheers Uy Wa Burlington Hawaii Bricksdahl
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