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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1950

Page

4

Patty McDonald Bride-Elect Honored at Tea

Patty McDonald bride elect of James Frizell was honored at a June 21 tea hosted by Mrs. Earl Keese at her home. Guests included Mrs. J. M. McDonald and Mrs. J. V. Frizell Jr. The event featured gardenias and gladioli, with Mrs. Keese’s mahogany rosewood music box played and several guests from Abilene Crane and Dallas registering in the bride’s book.

Patty McDonald James Frizell Earl Keese Matty McDonald R . Shelton Clay Davis Ilene Margaret Crockett J. L. Woodson Billy Carlton Ruth Corley Abilene Kenneth Frick Fort Worth Earl O’steen Keith Dodd Jo Ann Frizell Patty Jane Davis Tony Selmon Jeanne Betty Culwell Eva Jo Upshaw H. A. Carter Mrs. Andrews Ruth Frander Mmes Ted Myers G. C. Cis Era Jo Upshaw Billy J. Bryant Sny- Carothers, Jr Earl Russell Bob Watson Carl Swenson Joe Rasco J. D. Jones Bland Harrison Ind’ Norris Russell

Mrs Jack Henderson Feted With Gift Party At Prewit Home

Mrs Jack Henderson formerly Patsy Peters was honored with a gift party on Wednesday June 21 at the Prewit home. Juanel Bolding and Jane Prewit hosted guests who viewed a display of gifts. Lucy Jo Prewit registered attendees and Mrs Gene Prewitt served lime sherbet and cookies. Souvenir napkins bore Patsy and Jack.

Jack Henderson Patsy Peters Juanel Bolding Jane Prewit Prewit Lucy Jo Prewit Gene Prewitt Patsy Jack

Mrs. R. L. Harrison Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs. John Willoughby

Mrs. R. L. Harrison honored Mrs. John Willoughby with a Saturday afternoon bridge party at her home. Morning bridge and lunch were served for the guest of honor, with high score awarded to Pete Andrews who presented the prize to the honoree.

R. L. Harrison John Willoughby Herbert Allyn Carter Hame G. C. Carothers Bob Bandeen

Attendants for Upshaw-Lester Wedding Entertained at Affairs

Several prenuptial events for Eve Jo Upshaw and Clifford McGhee Lester were held Monday and Tuesday. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Upshaw and Mrs. F. E. Upshaw with a coffee and rehearsal dinner at the Upshaws home and Abilene Country Club luncheon. Guests included mothers of the couple and friends from Shreveport and Galveston.

Eve Jo Upshaw Clifford McGhee Lester F. E. Upshaw Betty Upshaw C. F. Upshaw Aston Schulz Seth Cox Tom Upshaw Abilene Country Club

Genoa Portwood and J M Terry Jr Marry in Lawton Oklahoma

Geneva Jo Portwood daughter of Creed Portwood and J M Terry Jr were married at Lawton Oklahoma on Sunday June 25. The couple will reside in Stamford. The bride is a 1950 graduate and former pep squad treasurer while the groom served in the Navy in World War II.

Geneva Jo Portwood Creed Portwood J. M. Terry, Jr Lawton Okla Stamford Cotton” Portwood Jack Jordan Pep Squad Bulldog News Tom’s Ice Cream

Three Hostesses Honor Mrs Ellis And Mrs Willoughby at Club Coffee

Mrs John Willoughby who is moving soon to Abilene and Mrs Edgar Ellis hosted a Stamford Country Club coffee Wednesday morning. A white cutwork cloth, yellow backdrop, and pastel daisies adorned the table as Mrs George Pryor Jr, Mrs Russell Crownover, and Mrs Dallas Southard served refreshments. Guests called between 10 and 11:30 A M, with Mr and Mrs E H Lyckman spending last weekend in Austin and Lyckman’s father visiting town.

Ellis Willoughby Country Club John Willoughby Abilene Edgar Ellis Stamford County Club George Pryor, Jr Russell Crownover Dallas Southard

Upshaw Lester Wedding Attended by Wichita Falls Visitors

Mr and Mrs Kimbell Cook from Wichita Falls visited Mrs Cook’s parents Mr and Mrs Jack Fuqua and attended the Upshaw Lester wedding.

Kimbell Cook Wichita Falls

Two Thin Garments Better Insulation Than One Thick Wear

The air trapped between two light layers provides more insulation than a single heavy garment. This principle explains why layering helps retain warmth and keeps the wearer more comfortable in cooler conditions.

Panama Is The Smallest North American Nation

Panama is identified as the smallest nation by area in North America in this concise geographic note. It emphasizes its size relative to other regional countries and mentions its central role in Central American geography.

Panama North America

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