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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
3
Miss Jeanette Boston visits Houston Galveston and Angle ton while Mr and Mrs Adrian Box and baby come from Chicago to see Box parents Mr and Mrs Lee Box and family. Several others including Mrs J C King and son Dick return to San Angelo after a week with relatives here.
Mrs. B W Feris hosted a Friday afternoon party honoring Mrs Emma Hardin. Tall sunflowers colored the decorations with deep yellow and blue. Guests included Mmes R E McNabb Otto Smith Morris Hicks W H Plant Chalmers Williams Phelps Ray Rector a ae Pratt W D Ray W A Ray W Cc Tunnell Albert Ivy Elmer Bushell Cleburne Huston John Massey Kate Bean S S Russell Miss Ann Harris and others. Evening guests were Dr and Mrs A Blackwell and Mr and Mrs Harry Fuller of Wichita Falls with additional attendees.
St Luke's Guild auxiliary to the Episcopal Church met at the home of Mrs Percy W Jones. The gathering featured a devotional, roll call items, and a sewing committee report that the guild is finished. A former member and her two sons attended as guests. Tea hour offered ice cream and cake squares, and the group adjourned for summer until mid September.
Mrs John Hudson entertained the Friday Bridge Club with six tables of games at her home Friday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs R W Arledge Mrs Arnold Douthit and Mrs H G Andrews as guests enjoyed a salad course during tea hour.
Mrs Leavitt entertained Thursday afternoon at East Reynolds Street for Mrs Fuller and Mrs Hardwick then hosted again Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs Fuller Mrs Hardwick and Dr Curb Red and black card decor framed the scene with card suit motifs The refreshment plate featured brick ice cream and card shaped decorations High scores and prizes went to several guests including Mrs Fred C Scott Katherine Lyles Mrs Fuller Mrs Hardwick Mrs Morrow and Mrs Wiseley with L Hardy winning a men’s high score prize.
A morning shower at Mrs. Doyle Middletons honored Mrs. Tom Smith with daisies green and white decor. Guests included Mrs. Terry Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Miss Patsy Kinard, Miss Margaret Helen Miller, Eva Grace Knutson and others. program featured songs dialogue and piano selections.
Mrs A Blackwell entertained Tuesday afternoon with a yellow and green themed decor. Ten bridge tables filled the home as Mrs Arnold Douthit won the high score prize, Mrs H A Carter took the high cut prize, and Mrs F W Peckham earned the low score prize. A salad course with iced tea and yellow green mints concluded the afternoon.
Members of the Mary-Martha Sunday School Class at St. John’s Methodist Church held a picnic at Lueders Park on Friday evening June 24. After a swim an elaborate picnic supper was served to the class members and their guests including David Bennett Byron Lewis Leslie Larche C B Barrow R H Bounds J W Eaheart T H Caldwell Brandon Curry Robert Harrison R E Burson F E Upshaw D P Williams Nick Guillet and others.
Miss Maurine Alsabrook entertained the Girls' Bridge Club at the Inglish home with cut flowers, three contract tables, a brief business meeting, and refreshments of sandwiches iced tea and potato chips. Guests included Mae Belle Baird LaRue Humphrey Josephine Gardner Patsy Durrett Polly Donaldson Margaret Lyles Mattie Lou Gamblin Mary Bryant Leta Mae Middleton Inez Inglish and Mmes W B Harrison Charles G Inglish Bart Holland and Kinney Gamblin.
Mrs. William Hood of Fairview entertained Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner for her husband William Hood who turned 80 and his niece Mrs. F Jackson of Stamford. The gathering included Miss Bessie Hood Miss Mary Hood Mrs. Pearl Carlton and many relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Tunnell hosted a Sunday birthday dinner in Aspermont to honor Mrs N M Phy of this city. Attendees included Frank Terry of Longworth, and Mr and Mrs N M Phy, Mr and Mrs D P Williams, Mrs Ruth Tunnell, and the Tunnells.
Curtis C. Rogers of Hobbs New Mexico and Miss Nancy Moore of Fort Stockton were married Saturday morning June 17 at 7 at the bride’s parents home. Rev Father Cuadraro officiated. The bride wore a chartreuse basket weave suit.
Miss Patty Harrol and Clifford Odom of Fort Stockton wed with attendants and music from Miss Julia Williams of Pecos. After a wedding breakfast they left for Chicago for about ten days and will reside in Hobbs New Mexico, where Mr. Rogers works for the Shell Petroleum Company. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Rutherford J. O. Moore the bride's grandfather and Miss Patsy Durrett of Stamford.
Miss Edna Haynie is feted at a bridge and treasure hunt shower hosted by Misses Margaret Smith Patsy Durrett and Mary Bryant at the Bryant home. Pink and green decor featured crepe myrtle centerpieces and green refreshments as guests present gowns and gifts from a treasure chest.
Personal Mrs. E. J. Tschabold and Miss Jackie Tschabold of Wichita Falls visit Mrs. Dudley Duncan and her parents in town. Mrs. Joe Haymes of Lubbock stays with Mrs. C. D. Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lyons travel to Abilene on business. Miss Marie Hargrove visits relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. C. King in San Angelo. Mack Gilbert of Valley Mills has been visiting friends locally.
Advertisement for BUCKETS cleansing elixir made from buchy leaves juniper oil and acids. Promises bladder relief after four days and a money back guarantee at Bunkley Drug Store. Note mentions test to see if it restores sleep.
The article outlines multiple state tax levies on gas utilities including franchise, gross receipts, gross production, and pipeline taxes plus ad valorem and special district levies. It argues assessors raise values disproportionately, forcing higher consumer prices as about 56 cents of each bill funds taxes, an expense the utility cannot control.
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