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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1973

Page

3

Patsy Waldrep to Wed Bob Stephens in June Nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. Odis Waldrep of Salt Gap announce the engagement of their daughter Patsy to Bob Stephens son of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Stephens of Stamford. The couple plans a June 30 wedding at the First Baptist Church in Miss Waldrep who teaches vocational homemaking at Stamford High School. Bob Stephens a Stamford High and Texas Tech graduate is employed at Abilene Savings Association.

Odis Waldrep Salt Gap Patsy Bob Stephens Craig Stephens Stamford First Baptist Church Miss Waldrep North Texas State University Denton Stamford High School Bob Texas Tech Lubbock Abilene Savings Association

LeeAnn Gray Celebrated With Snoopy Birthday Theme

LeeAnn Gray was honored on her third birthday Saturday by her parents. A Snoopy cake and punch were served and the with Peanuts decorations graced the table. Guests included Lisa Taylor Tracy Danny and Andy Dobbs Butch Marka Ginger Gray and Marvin Massey.

LeeAnn Gray Snoopy Lisa Taylor Tracy Danny Andy Dobbs Butch Marka Ginger Gray Marvin Massey

Methodist Women Install New Officers for 1973

St John s United Methodist Church celebrated the installation of the United Methodist Women officers for 1973 led by Rev Jarrell H Sharp. Officiating roles included Mrs Hollis Haynes installing the officers and a tea followed the service with musical offerings by Miss Rozella Veazey and Miss Patti Fuqua.

St. John’s United Methodist Church United Methodist Women Jarrell H. Sharp Ben Cole Dempsey Bolding John Harrell Ray Kinney Bill Reed Bill Gregory Hollis Haynes Crockett Appling Bill Gay J. M. Ashcroft C. B. Smith Cecil Gregory Fellowship Hall Raymond Hollabaugh Rozella Veazey Billy McKeever F. E. Upshaw Eck Gillespie Gillespie Patti Fuqua Veazey Haynes Wesleyan Service Guild Marvin Stanford

Clemons and Quintana announce engagement

Mr and Mrs WR Clemons announce the engagement of daughter Carlotta Ann Clemons to Thomas Salis Quintana, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Quintana of Knox City. Carlotta attends Stamford High School and Quintana attended Crowell High School and works for Texas Highway Department in Baird. They plan to marry March O at 7 30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. All friends and relatives invited.

WR. Clemons Carlotta Ann Thomas Salis Quintana Manuel . Quintana Knox City

Two Avoca HD Clubs Plan Sewing Workshop

Mrs. CR Foster presented the program for two visitors and ten members of the Avoca Home Demonstration Club hosted by Mrs. J W Grimes on March. Mrs Kennels presided and the opening prayer was by Mrs Williams. Members answered roll call and the group sang The More We Get Together. A salad luncheon for Jones County HD Clubs is set for April in the Lyons building Anson from 1 to 1 30 pm. A district HD Clubs meeting will be at Jayton in April. The next meeting will be a sewing workshop on March 14 at 9 30 am in the Avoca Baptist Church basement. The Avoca and Pleasant Valley clubs will meet.

CR. Foster Avoca Home Demonstration Club J. W. Grimes Lyons Anson Jayton Avoca Baptist Church Avoca Pleasant Valley

Blue Birds Visit Teakwood Manor For Gift Presentation

The cheerful Blue Birds visited Teakwood Manor the week before last to present gifts the girls made for each resident. A skit was prepared for the Father Daughter Banquet with listed participants including Charlotte York Laura Denson Kay Alvarey and others. Mr and Mrs Bill J Reed will attend the Washington Texas Congressional Dinner in Washington on March 12, sponsored by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.

Blue Birds Teakwood Manor Charlotte York Laura Denson Kay Alvarey Marka Gray Missy McLemore Susan Miller Kara Bolding Lori Schoonmaker Sherm Rutledge Larry Denson Tormmy Gray Bill J. Reed Washington Texas Washington West Texas Chamber of Commerce

Engaged Jana Jones to Johnny Hedges Ahead of April Wedding

Jana Lomeice Jones and Johnny Lynn Hedges announce their engagement. Jana is Stamford High School and McMurry College alumna. Johnny, Big Spring High School graduate and Army veteran, attends San Angelo State University. They plan to marry April 14 at St John’s United Methodist.

Jana Lomeice Jones Johnny Lynn Hedges Douglas Hedges Big Spring Bill Jones Stamford High School McMurry College Hendrick Memorial Hospital School of Technology Big Spring High School U.S. Army San Angelo State University St. John’s United Methodist Church

Bride Janice Miles Weds Martin Wiesenthal in San Antonio

Janice Ann Miles married Martin J. Wiesenthal of Houston on February 24 in San Antonio with Judge Fred Clark officiating. The bride, daughter of Ted and Clarice Miles of Abilene, and groom, son of Samuel J. and Dorothy Wiesenthal of Houston, reside in San Antonio where he studies at UT Medical School and works for Texas State Welfare. Both couples attended the University of Texas. she is Cooper High School and he Houston High School graduates.

Janice Ann Miles Martin J. Wiesenthal Houston San Antonio Fred Clark Ted Miles Clarice Miles Abilene Samuel J Wiesenthal Dorothy Wiesenthal West Mistletoe University of Texas Medical School Dyadeas Texas State Welfare University of Texas At Austin Cooper High School

Five million new Social Security claims filed in 1972

In 1972 the Social Security Administration processed about five million new retirement, survivor, and disability claims. The year showed steady demand as Americans sought benefits, with continuing program trends and administrative updates shaping eligibility and payouts.

Luncheon Shower Honors Cindy Loop Bride Elect

Cindy Loop, bride elect of Colburn Dick, was feted at Stamford Country Club on February 3 with red and white decor, satin hearts, cupsids, and a candlelit tea table. Approximately 100 guests, including Mrs. Ben Loop and Mrs. Charles Dick, attended events hosted by Mrs. W. E. Mayes and others, with further showering on February 6 and a bridal luncheon on February 14 hosted by Mrs. Harry Bounds and others.

Cindy Loop Colburn Dick Stamford Country Club Jill Waggoner Ben Loop Cindy Charles Dick Mary Charles Emerson W. E. Mayes Wylie B. Harrison J. L. Anders James L. Waggoner Allen Purcell Abilene Purcell Wanda Ruppelt Kay Givens Harry Bounds

Pierian Club Texas Day Breakfast Planned

The Pierian Club schedules its annual Texas Day breakfast for Saturday March 8 at 9 30 am in Cliff House. Mrs Raymond Astin will preside and Mrs F H Young will give the invocation. Club president Jake Westfall welcomes guests and Mrs Peggy Dobbins presents a Texas history. Antiques display by club members will be shown by Mrs Eck Gillespie. Hostesses are Mrs Lynn Gillespie Mrs Jean Burnett Mrs Bob Harrison Mrs J V Frizell Jr and Mrs Pat Nicholson.

Pierian Club Cliff House Raymond Astin F. H. Young Jake Westfall Texas Peggy Dobbins Eck Gillespie Lynn Gillespie Jean Burnett Bob Harrison J. V Frizell Jr Pat Nicholson

Camp Fire Girls Symbol Hike At Dog House

The Camp Fire girls gathered at the Dog House on Monday February 26 for a symbol hike. Refreshments were served by Elizabeth Self with attendees including Jan Oliver Vicky Bird Debra Lefever Elaine Goldren Tammy Holbrooks April Humphrey Becky Link Lori McCraw Susan Swofford Jymann Hokanson Hivia Cedillo Mary Vasques Tammy Ekin Elizabeth Self Kim Shaw Robin McCandless and leaders Mrs. Robert 4rd and assistants Mrs Joe Swottord Glen McCandless and Mrs J RK Newsom.

Dog House Elizabeth Self Jan Oliver Vicky Bird Debra ,Lefever Elaine Goldren Tammy Holbrooks April Humphrey Becky Link Lori McCraw Susan Swofford Jymann Hokanson Hivia Cedillo Mary Vasques Tammy Ekin Kim Shaw Robin McCandless Robert 4Rd Joe Swottord Glen McCandless J. Rk, Newsom

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P. Waldrep B. Stephens Patsy Waldrep Methodist Carlotta Ann Clemons Clemons and Quintana WTU Love the Cyeetre Prigidaire West Texas Utilities Company Miss Jones J. Hedges Jana Louneice Jones Janice Miles Wiesenthal Hassen’s California Pennant Bone & Black Lion Lillian Russell N. Swenson
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