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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1952

Page

5

Family study to conclude Monday by Circle 1

The St. Joan's Methodist Circle 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service heard two chapters of The Family, a Christian's Concern, with sessions continuing April 28 and May 5. Members attended the district meeting at Weinert on April 29.

Circle 1 Woman’s Society of Christian Service Circle No Woman's Society of Christian Service St. Joan's Methodist Church Judy Seward Hiltner J. H. Rutherford Dorothy McDonell Glenn O Brother Man

Sunday School Attendance Tops 2200 in Stamford Churches

Sunday school attendance April 27 rose to 2239 across 19 Stamford area churches, with 11 reports from Stamford churches. The tally notes 2234 in the prior line and lists church totals such as St John’s Methodist 300 and Church of Christ 224, among others. The Kahouts of Houston visited P. J. Kahout’s family and traveled to Sweetwater to see Howard Kahout’s relatives.

Stamford Assembly of God Avoca Methodist Avoca Baptist Bethel Lutheran Calvary Baptist Central Christian Central Presbyterian Bs Church of Christ East McHarg Baptist First Baptist GL Foursquare Church New Hope Baptist North Swenson Baptist Tuxedo Baptist Tuxedo Methodist St. John's Methodist St. Paul's Lutheran West Side Mission Baptist Plainview Baptist Theodore Kahout Neal Houston P. J. Kahout Sweetwater Theodore Howard Kahout

Open House and Installation Tea By Stamford Fine Arts Club

Members of the Stamford Fine Arts Club hosted an open house at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon featuring piano organ solos duos and a band ensemble. Anna Ruth Smith welcomed guests and introduced current and next year’s counselors and new officers led by Jo Ann Frizzell as president.

Stamford Fine Arts Club Fine Arts Club First Baptist Church Anna Ruth Smith Jack Fuqua W. O. Gillean William E. Mayes Norris Russell Nancy Pardue Jo Ann Frizell Barbara Kay Flowers Barbara Schoonmaker Tillie Metz

Pierian Club Accepts Filing Cabinet Purchase

First District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs report recounted by Mrs. Roy M. Craig at the Pierian Club meeting. Craig noted 13 members attended the Fort Worth convention and prizes were officially awarded. a $31 prize money addition was planned for the clubhouse fund. An auditing committee was appointed. a filing cabinet was announced and $15 set aside for delegate use was redirected to fund the cabinet.

First District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Pierian Club Roy M. Craig Craig Fort Worth Raymond Astin John Bennett Ray Carlile Leon Hallman Dave Walker

Methodist Circle 2 hears report on rural church work

J F McCulloch spoke to Circle No 2 of the WSCS at John’s Methodist Church on a report from district and national conventions. He described town and country work of the Methodist Church and praised rural church efforts as 13 members met Thursday at 9 30 a m with Mrs Garth McCallum hosting and Mrs Hubert Watson serving.

Women's Society of Christian Service St. John's Methodist Garth McCall Hubert Watson Don Gould McCallum J. F. McCulloch Methodist Church J. H. Crawford Grady Bowdry

Flower Show Judges Honored At Stamford Luncheon

The three judges in Stamford Flower Show were praised at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. BE. R. Pace. Attendees included Mrs. Jasper Ferguson Mrs. E. S. Carter of Wichita Falls and Mrs. R. G. Murrie of Albany along with other judges and guests. The group toured prize-winning yard of Mrs. Bailey Post.

Stamford BE. R. Pace Jasper Ferguson E. S. Carter Wichita Fails R. G. Murrie Albany Bailey Post Mmes Earl Stagner Wayne Cooper Hugh Astin Edgar Ellis J. B. Pumphrey Tom Bunkley J. F. West Mattie Haynes Grady Bowdry L. F. Metz Mrs. Bailey Post

Bryant Named Director on State Retail Council

R. B. Bryant was chosen as a director of the Council of Texas Retailers Association, announced by RR. Don Herod of Houston, president of the statewide retail merchant group. Bryant also serves as president of the Texas Retail Drygoods Association.

R. B. Bryant RR. B. Bryant Council of Texas Retailers Association Don Herod Houston Mr. Bryant Texas Retail Drygoods Association

Hamlin Seniors Head To Lazy H Ranch Trip

Hamlin High School seniors will travel to the Lazy H ranch a guest resort on the Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Junction this weekend.

Hamlin High School Kerrville Guadalupe River Juncwon

First Birthday Of Susan Carothers Celebrated At Home

Susan Carothers marked her first birthday on March 6 with a family gathering hosted by her grandparents Dr and Mrs E P Bunkley after moving to their new Columbia Circle home. Guests included her parents Mr and Mrs G C Carothers Jr and sister Sally along with relatives and friends. cake angel food lamb shaped, ice cream, dolls and rattlers as favors, and photos by Dr George Pryor Jr.

Susan Carothers G. C. Carothers, Jr E. P. Bunkley Susan Bunkleys Columbia Circle George Pryor, Jr Sally Carothers Bob Rbandeen Priscilla Peggy Carl Swenson Christine Hubert Watson Mike Scotty

Sagerton Couple wed in single ring ceremony

Johnnie Marie Bell daughter of J. E. Bell and Jack Moss Plunk son of M. M. Plunk of Sagerton were married at the W. Theron Jones home with Mr. Jones officiating. The ceremony occurred Sunday April 27. The couple will reside in Lagerton and the groom works for Kimbell Stamford Co. in town. Shirley Bell was maid of honor and Eugene Plunk was best man.

Johnnie Marie Bell Jack Moss Plunk of Sagerton J. E. Bell Jack Moss Plunk M. M. Plunk W. Theron Jones Mr. Jones Jones Zeari Amburn Assembly of God Church Lagerton Kimbell-Stamford Co Shirley Bell Eugene Plunk

Esther Class Covered-Dish Luncheon At Baptist Church

The Esther Class of First Baptist Church held a covered dish luncheon Thursday at teacher Mrs. L. E. Million Jr.'s home. Members attending included Mrs. Leavitt and several named couples and individuals. L. F. E. Adams, injured in a highway crash, returned to Stamford Sanitarium for further treatment after recent discharge.

Esther First Baptist Church L. E. Million, Jr Jerry Leavitt Mmes, Leavitt Jack Prince Truett Black Bob Williams Frank Sims Jerald Pendleton Joe Osmen Dan Lovvorn Eugene Hickey Erwin Grimes Maxine Johnson Jeannine Cleveland L. FE. Adams Stamford Sanitarium

Sims Baby Born at Stamford Sanitarium Saturday

Dr and Mrs Frank H Sims welcomed son Ricky Scott Sims at Stamford Sanitarium on Saturday at 9 am. The baby weighed seven pounds two and a half ounces. Grandparents are J F Sims of Stamford and Gene Martindale of Leeders.

Ricky Scott Sims Frank H. Sims Stamford Sanitarium J. F. Sims Stamford Gene Martindale Leeders

Fellowship Day Observance for United Church Women

The Central Christian Church hosts Fellowship Day on Friday May 2 with the theme Spiritual Security for Today's Families. A 1 p.m. covered dish luncheon led by Rev. Virgil Swope includes invocation and world wide participation from women of all denominations creeds and races. Mrs. F E Upshaw chairs with Mrs. Bob Bandeen president. program by Mrs. George F Mood assisted by Mrs. Bill Kight and Mrs. Earl Reese. Stamford Music Club provides special music and hymns. Mrs. R R DeBusk gives benediction.

United Church Central Christian Church Virgil Swope F. E. Upshaw Bob Bandeen

Stamford High School Teacher Beth Winzer Reaches Fifth Year

Beth Winzer serves as president of the Stamford Classroom Teachers Association and completes her fifth year as a commercial teacher at Stamford High School. She plans to pursue a Master’s at Texas State College for Women in Denton this August and holds multiple roles in local and district education organizations.

Beth. Winzer Stamford Classroom Teachers Association Stamford Texas State College For Women Denton Miss Winter North Texas State College Alpha Sigma Pi Lambda Theta Sorority Business and Professional Women’ Club Olive McDougle Mildred Williams Wesleyan Guild Secre

B and P W Club changes meeting time for May Fete

The Business and Professional Women's Club shifts its dinner to 7 15 p m at Nat s Cafe due to the May Fete. The business meeting to elect new officers will be at 8 p m. Members unable to attend dinner may join the business meeting. Mr and Mrs Hubert Watson spent last weekend in Dallas.

B&pw Business and Professional Women's Club Nat's Cafe Hubert Watson Dallas

Mrs. C. E. Bunkley Returns From Kansas City Visit

Mrs. C. E. Bunkley came back Wednesday night from a two week stay in Kansas City Missouri with her son Dr. Jack Bunkley his wife and their son Jack Jr a local brief note confirms the family reunion.

C. E. Bunkley Kansas City Jack Bunkley Jack, Jr

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