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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

17

Society Notes: Williamson and Austin in Arlington Heights

Nelle Austin daughter of Mrs. H. P. Austin and Illiamson of this city visited Arlington Heights with Mr and Mrs. James Dalfort Worth. Williamson, a construction worker, plans to return to Houston soon and then make their home. Williamson has grown up here, graduated from C High School, and was chosen to represent Stam in the Texas Sweetheart pageant but illness prevented participation. Helen Miller recently visited Abilene. Roberta Snyder, at Ivy College this summer, is home briefly.

Nelle Austin H. P. Austin Illiamson Arlington Heights James Dal Dubon Kaffer Coulter Worth Dallas Houston Williamson Apford C High School Stamhen Texas

Mary Bryant Welby Callicoate United in Marriage

Miss Mary Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Bryant and Welby Callicoate son of Dr S S and the late Mrs Callicoate wed in a 6 80 oclock ceremony at St Johns Methodist Church The service used a single ring rite with Rev E A Reed officiating The church bore Shasta daisies and greenery The maid of honor Miss Martha Jane Bryant wore Angelica blue and carried Briarcliff roses The bride wore a Fleet blue bengaline dress with matching accessories and carried white Kilarney roses The couple planned a Texas wedding trip then return to Stamford at 639 East Oliver Street The bride has taught music in Stamford Public Schools for three years.

Mary Bryant R. B. Bryant Welby Callicoate S.S Bob Billy J. Bryant N .M. Phy Kammond Ostrow Rubenstein d’Hardelot Leslie ‘Wienke Old Glory Phy Lohengrin Bach Mendelssohn Martha Jane Bryant Seth Cox Viola Demmit B. L. ‘Harris Dallas Luke Medley Abilene Chas. Myatt Anison W. B. Ray Fort Worth Texas Casa Manana Stamford East Oliver Street Stamford Public

Selmon Reigns as Rodeo Arena Director at Texas Cowboy Reunion

John Selmon known as Scandalous to locals has served as arena director since the Texas Cowboy Reunion began in 1930. Renowned for fairness, his steady gaze keeps contestants in line, with 33 years as Swenson Flat Lop foreman shaping his cowboy code. He was named most typical cowboy under 55 in 1982 and 1934 by secret judges and remains in demand across West Texas rodeos.

John Selmon Selmon Mr. Selmon Swenson Flat West Texas

Stamford Couple Graduates Rank Among Local Youth

The couple, both popular Stamford youths, include a daughter who graduated from CIA at Denton and attended the University of Texas for a year as a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, while Mr Callicoatte also studied at the University of Texas.

CIA Denton University of Texas Delta Delta Delta Sorority Callicoatte Stamford

So Sum Club Hosts Swimming Party and Picnic

The So Sum Club honored three new members Mrs. Johnny Bryant Mrs. Eugene Prewit and Miss Sue Morrow with a swimming party and picnic at the municipal pool. Other attendees included Mary Ellen Stell Melodese Thomas Jeffie Smith Dorothy May Pratt Kathryn McNabb Margaret Ann Buster and Helen Miller.

Johnny Bryant Eugene Prewit Sue Morrow So Sum Club Municipal Swimming Pool Mary Ellen Stell Melodese Thomas Jeffie Smith Dorothy May Pratt Kathryn McNabb Margaret Ann Buster Helen Miller

Amlung Orchestra Guests at Brady House Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Brady hosted a dinner Saturday night for their son Conrad Brady. The event featured Jack Amlung and his seven member Mineral Wells orchestra who performed at the house warming dance on the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds pavilion. Conrad Brady serves as announcer for the orchestra in daily radio broadcasts.

Jack Amlung Bradys J. K. Brady Conrad Brady Mineral Wells

Barking and Howling Arctic Sledge Dogs

Eskimo and Samoyed dogs never bark they howl like wolves. Barking is a domestication art and any dog returned to the wilderness will lose its barking ability over time.

New Stamford Exchange Club installs officers

George Zachary elected president of the Stamford Exchange Club at the Inn last Friday succeeding A C Humphrey. W C Leavitt named first vice president Henry Kinney second vice president and Richard Jane secretary treasurer. New board members include Dr L F Metz Knox Baird and D E Prewit.

George Zachary Stamford Waples-Platter Grocery Company Stamford Exchange Club Inn A. C. Humphrey W. C. Leavitt Henry Kinney Richard Jane Board of Control L. F. Metz Knox Baird D. E. Prewit J. T. Stell Alva Anderson E. P. Williams Mr. Stell Anderson Exchange Club Rotary Club Zachary

Stampede of the Trail Herd and the Bosses Call

Narrative poem by Walt Cousins describing a western stampede. The trail herd moves under a threatening sky as cowhands shout orders and prayers rise from fear and faith. The piece mixes cowboy lore with reflections on life, death, and judgment.

Barrow Furniture and Funeral Services Expand in Stamford

Barrow's introduces new shipments of modern furniture promising value and style for today and the future. Mrs. Dennis joins Barrow's as licensed embalmer and ambulance nurse, bringing thirteen years of experience to uphold professional service with sympathy, efficiency, and skilled care at their Stamford operation.

Dennis Barrow Barrow’s Stamford

WREN Funeral Director Introduced From Weatherford

Wancel Wren from White Funeral Home Weatherford is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with long experience in all phases of funeral and mortician services.

Wren White Funeral Weatherford

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Society R. F. Mahood Ie Austin and Williamson Roberta Snyder Ivy College Rei Bafet Rail Mary Bryant Welby Rodeo Arena Upshaw Mcharg Avenue PHONE Humphery C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe Spurrin Walt Cousins Barrow Furniture L. C. Dennis Barrow Furniture Company Barrow Funeral Home Stamford, Texas Vancel Wren
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