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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1978

Page

6

Early TV Programs Featured by Stamford Music Club

Stamford Music Club members gathered March 14 at Mrs. Ray Kinney’s home for a program on music via television. Mrs. Howard Kohout narrated, recalling early Stamford TV sets and iconic 1950s through 60s lineups with Elvis Presley and the Beatles among showcased moments. The event included song, organ solo, and humorous commercials, plus a St Patrick’s Day table theme and refreshments.

Stamford Ray Kinney Howard Kohout Elvis’ Presley Jeanne Gason Beatles Anne King Lajuannann Little Rothy Anderson Iry Humphrey Johnny Cash Bill Mayes Isney N. M. Phy Byron Lewis Euclid Appling A. B.mclennan James West C. H. Peterson Bob Hope Jerry Schubert Marc Lovvorn Alan Wedeking Gary Druesedow

Double wedding planned for Thompson granddaughters

Mr and Mrs Charles M Thompson of Temple announce engagements of their daughters Dee Ann to Ben W Gillam and Margaret L to Stephen D Lane. Gillam is son of J W Gillam of Belton and Lane son of Mr and Mrs Paul F Butler of Temple. Brides are granddaughters of Mrs M D Thompson of Stamford and the late Mr Thompson. Weddings set for June 10 at Immanuel Baptist Temple with Rev Guinn Williams officiating.

Charles M. Thompson Temple Dee Ann Ben W. Gillam Margaret L Stephen D. Lane M. D. Thompson Stamford Mr. Thompson Immanuel Baptist Church Guinn Williams

Engaged Teri Lei Ekdahl to wed Kevin Heinemann

Mr and Mrs Edward M Ekdahl announce the engagement of their daughter Teri Lei to Kevin John Heinemann son of Mr and Mrs L C Heinemann of El Paso The couple both attended high school in Texas and are seniors at Texas Tech University Lub bock They plan to marry May 20 at Bethel Lutheran Church in the afternoon.

Edward M. Ekdahl Teri Lei Kevin John Heinemann L. C Heinemann el Paso Stamford High School Eastwood High School Texas Tech University Lubbock Bethel Lutheran Church

Debra Letz Recital at Hardin-Simmons University

Debra Letz presented her senior piano recital at Woodward-Dellis Hall with flute, oboe, and clarinet accompaniment by Marge Calvert, Diana Payne, and Mary Grade Ray. The program completed requirements for a Bachelor of Music in music education and highlighted Letz’s affiliations with Texas Alpha Chi and Sigma Alpha Iota. A reception followed the recital.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia H-Su

Five Girl Scouts to Receive Cookie Patch in Stamford

Five members of Girl Scouts of Troop 12 Stamford will earn the Cookie patch after selling thirty cases in the West Texas Girl Scout Council 1978 Cookie Sale. Leaders note five girls achieved the four-case minimum: Stephenie Haterius Micheal Russ Sondra Patterson Betty.

Girl Scouts of Troop Stamford West Texas Girl Scout Council Gail Haterius Jerry Manske Stephenie Haterius Micheal Russ Sondra Patterson Betty

Anson Youth Receives Mesquite Club Scholarship

Anson youth Terry Simpson was awarded a $200 scholarship by the Mesquite District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs at its convention. Sponsored by Anson Woman's Club and Tuesday Study Club, he graduates Anson High School with a 94.61 average, placed second in class of 52, and earned honors as outstanding student in the Big Country. He will study accounting at West Texas State University.

Anson Terry Simpson Mesquite Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Anson Woman's Club Anson High School Terry West Texas State University

Tryouts for Tome Jones at Stamford City Hall

Stamford Community Theater will sponsor try outs for the play Tome Jones directed by Darrell Woolwine at 7 30 p m tonight in the council chamber of city hall. Eleven women and thirteen men have parts. Citizens are encouraged to participate. The play is scheduled for June 2 and 3 here.

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