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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

3

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Dan Smith in Military Theme

Mrs Dan Smith formerly Florence Walker was toasted at the Goad home with a military themed party hosted by Miss Jeanette Woodard Mrs Clarence Goad and Mrs Otho Gillean Red white and blue candles roses and daisies and tiny American flags set a patriotic tone Readings were given and piano numbers played Other guests included Evelyn Gregory Mildred Lawson Peggy Elliott and more gifts were arranged and exhibited at departure.

Dan Smith Florence Walker Jeanette Woodard Clarence Goad Otho Gillean Goad Miss Woodward Mildred Lawson Ms. Smith Army Peggy Elliott Evelyn Gregory Miss Woodard Ruby Overfelt Margie Jackson Oleta Zinn Lucille Irwin Frances Bennett Bernice Caldwell Beverly Fuqua Mmes Tom Elliott Ann Acuff

Miss Shell and Mr Williams Married in Methodist Ceremony

Kathryn Jane Shell wed Robert Lee Williams of Rock Port in a 6 30 a m ring ceremony at the Abi ene church parsonage Rev Woodie Holden officiated The couple's reception followed at the home of Mrs R B Wiar The bride wore heavenly blue marquisette with pink roses and orange blossoms and carried a small white Bible Several family members attended including the bride's parents and groom's relatives The couple plans a brief wedding trip then return to Hamlin where Williams works for North American plant and Shell Pipe Line Station Martins Elizabeth Bounds hosted a swimming party for about 16 youths at the municipal pool afterward at the Bounds home with food and games

Miss Shell MR. Williams Kathryn Jane Shell Robert Lee Williams Rock Port Carl Clement J. W. Shell John Alverson Bill Johnson O. W. Williams L. E. Griffin Shell Pipe Line Woodie Holden Campoe Church of Christ of Abiene Bill Davis Dallas Anita Anderson Eleanor Temple Constance Teague G Harvey H. Pendergrass Lois Anderson Buna Zountree Hamlin Lawson Community Natural Gas Company

Miss Griffin and Mr Lawson Married

Miss Velia Griffin and Eugene Lawson were united in marriage Friday afternoon at three o'clock.

Miss Griffin MR. Lawson Velia Griffin Eugene Lawson

U Neat Beauty Shoppe Promotes Beauty Services in Stamford

The U Neat Beauty Shoppe invites ladies and girls in Stamford and surrounding areas to call for any line of beauty service. They advertise licensed hair cutting and designing as specialties with options including hair cut shampoo and set hair cut and set, hair cut and set dried, and shampoo and set. Located at 117-276 N. Swen, Bland Sisters operate the shop.

U-Neat Stamford N. Swen Bland Sisters

Fortieth Two Club final meeting closes season

The Forty-Two Club held its final meeting of the season with Mrs W R Keeton as hostess. Guests included Mrs J F Walker and others. Punch and games preceded a chicken salad luncheon with olives iced tea and cookies. The club adjourned until September.

W. R. Keeton Mesdames J. F. Walker W. H. Terry I. H. Terry J. W. Newsome E. B. Harrison G B. McLaughlin Frank Lindsey Z. A. Jeter Anna Dial W. C. Pratt J. A. Smith Alumni Association Wichita Falls Aluuni Association Stamford School of Nursing Mabel de Moss Alphel Leclaire Leclaire T. J. Casner D. L. Ashley

Sagerton Banquet Highlights Brazos Valley Postal Group

Mrs John L Tabor postmaster attended the Brazos Valley Postal Employees Association banquet in Haskell at the Tonkawa hotel with a program including invocation by Dr J C Davis, selections, speeches by John A Couch and Walter Murchinson, and a guest. The Epworth League held a social in Rule with numerous attendees and new officers were elected at a Methodist meeting.

John L. Tabor Brazos Valley Postal Employees Association Tonkawa Hotel Haskell J. C. Davis God Bless

Local Church Elects Officers In Harmony Meeting

The church elected Lorene Gibson as president A L Gibson as vice president Jean Dedmon as secretary treasurer Mary Helen Spurlin as publicity superintendent and Mary Katherine Batson as pianist Officers present included Batson Wendle Morgan Spurlin Marian Lou Martin A L Gibson Lois Ruth Dobbins and Dorothy Jean Chilcoate A lawn care tip advised dusting with ground sulfur every 10 to 14 days to combat red bugs or chiggers.

Young People’s Epworth League Wendle Morgan Mary Katherine Batson Billy Raye Martin Mary Helen Spurlin Betty Jo Bobby Lou Anderson Billy James Spurlin A. L. Gibson Betty Louise Balzer Charlie Lee Gibson Norma Martin Douglas Wayne Wienke Jean Dedmen Wesley Smith Loyd Hamilton Richard Gibson FE. G. Ripke Little Son Port Arthur Lorene Gibson Jean Dedmon Mary Kath Erine Batson Marian Lou Martin Lois Ruth Dobbins Dorothy Jean Chilcoate

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