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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

6

Sitting Pretty at the Grand in a Twentieth Century Fox comedy

Twentieth Century Fox unveils Sitting Pretty at the Grand for a three day run starting Sunday. Robert Young Maureen O’Hara and Clifton Webb star in a baby sitter comedy where a cunning Belvedere moves into the King household causing chaos and laughter.

Hollywood Twentieth Century- Fox Robert Young Maureen O'Hara Clifton Webb To Picture Grand Theatre Harry Tacey King Belvedere

Crazy Fun Promised In Grand Midweek Film Offering

Grand Theatre will screen Columbia’s It Had To Be You on Wednesday and Thursday. Ginger Rogers and Cornel Wilde star in a gay romantic comedy hailed for lighthearted fun and sly humor that should delight movie fans.

Columbia Grand Theatre Ginger Rogers Cornel Wilde

Florist Ad Promotes Mother's Day Bouquets

Local florist Mrs. High advertises hydrangeas fuchsias caleolarias geraniums and mixed boxes for Mother's Day with phone contact 245 for orders.

the Florist

Grace K. Reves and Jack Mataya Are Married in Denver

Grace K. Reves and Jack L. Mataya wed in a double ring ceremony at Broadway Baptist Church in Denver Colorado. The couple plans to reside in Sheridan Wyoming where Mataya works as an engineer for Stanolind Oil.

Grace K. Reves Jack Mataya Denver E. T. Reves Leeders Jack L. Mataya Spokane Wash Colo Broadway Baptist Church James McPhearson Eleanor J. C. Doss, Jr Pauline Reyes Stanley McKeever Eugene P. Mize Beacon Supper Club Broadmoor Sheridan Wyo Stanolind Oil Company

Elizabeth Young and Jack Crockett Set to Marry

Rev. and Mrs. Sam H. Young announce the June 12 wedding of their daughter Elizabeth Ann Young to Jack W. Crockett of Stamford. Ceremony at Highland Heights Methodist Church in Sweetwater with Dr. O P Clark assisting. They will reside in Stamford where Crockett works at Stamford Cotton Mill. Both graduates from Stamford High School.

Sam H. Young Sweetwater Stamford Elizabeth Ann Jack W. Crockett Highland Heights Methodist Church O. P. Clark Acoptate Samford Crockett Stamford Cotton In Stamford High School

Flowers For Mother's Day From Drs High Florist

Customers are advised to order Mother's Day arrangements early for best selection at Drs High Florist. Phone help line Vhone 245 provides assistance and orders.

Drs. High the Florist Vhone 245

Bogart and Bacall Star in Dark Passage at Palace

Bogart and Bacall headline the Warner Bros. drama Dark Passage directed by Delmer Daves, with Agnes Moorehead Bruce Bennett and Tom DAndrea in supporting roles. Bob Hope follows with Where There’s Life as second feature, co starring Signe Hasso William Bendix Vera Marshe George Coulouris and others. Hope’s film pits him as an American DJ amid Batovian intrigue and royal peril.

Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacall Warner Bros Palace Theatre David Goodis Delmer Daves Daves Agnes Moorehead Bruce Bennett Tom D'Andrea Clifton Young Rory Mallinson Miss Bacall Bogart San Quentin Bob Hope Paramount Signe Hasso William Bendix George Coulouris Vera Marshe George Zucco Harry von Zell Hope Batovia Miss Hasgo Howe William Ben New York Bob Bendix

Zion Walther League of Sagerton Meeting April 25

The Zion Walther League of Sagerton met Sunday evening April 25 at the home of Elsa and Clarence Meier for a business and social gathering. Games were played and refreshments served. Families in attendance included Rev. and Mrs. Kessner and many local residents with extended relatives and guests from Austin.

Young People of Zion Jean Buddy C. Erdman Clarence Alfred Hertel Kenneth Billy Kay Ard Joyce Carl Hertel Butch Sue Janice Emma Baitz Ruby Lilly Mae Melvin Lessie Joe Clark Patsy Jo Weldon Lydia Tredemeyer Edward Walsch Marvin Leon Stegemoeller Lester Velma Lehrman Edwin Hahn Austin

Birthday greetings in Palo Pinto gathering noted

Mrs F W Lowe and her mother Mrs F J Newberry visited in Palo Pinto with daughter Mrs Ross Cardwell. Lowe celebrated her birthday there. They returned home and on Saturday hosted Mrs Lowe's aunt Mrs B F Stewart of Mingus and her son Lawrence Stewart of Mineola, cousins Mrs Lottie Davenport of Ranger. She also had dinner guests Mr and Mrs C R Howe Mr and Mrs L J Lowe and Joyce House all of Stamford.

F. W. Lowe F. J. Newberry Palo Pinto Ross Cardwell

New Officers Named for Woman's Council at Central Christian

Mrs. Roy M. Craig was elected president of the Woman's Council of Central Christian Church as new officers were named at a Monday meeting. E R Pace chaired the business session and the nominating report was presented by Mrs. L Henry. New officers include Mrs A McKinney first vice president Mrs R P Small second vice president and Mrs Pace corresponding secretary. Blanche Baldwin was re elected recording secretary and Dale Hengley re elected treasurer. Program chairman S L Fleming introduced Bailey Post for devotional and Pace led a program on The Ecumenical Church. Social hosts Mrs Craig and Mrs Frank Ma len served refreshments to about 15 members.

Roy M. Craig Woman's Council The Central Christian Church E. R. Pace L. Henry A. McKinney R. P. Small Pace

Stamford high student undergoes appendectomy at Sanitarium

Tick Kinney, a Stamford high school senior, had an appendectomy at Stamford Sanitarium Sunday night. Dick Kinney is the patient’s son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kinney. His sister Mrs. Paul Enloe of Roaring Springs and his brother Fred Kinney and his wife of Spur visited Monday. Dick is getting along fine.

Tick Kinney Stamford High School Stamford Sanitarium Bill Kinney Paul Enloe Roaring Springs Fred Kinney Spur

Picnic at Harmon Park by Methodist Juniors

The St. John’s Methodist Sunday-school Junior department held a picnic at Harmon Park on Tuesday afternoon April 27 to entertain fifth graders who won a recent attendance contest. Fourth and sixth graders hosted with Mrs. J. E. Massey teaching the winning class and Mrs. Allen Cox supervising. Adults present included Mrs. J. M. Ashcroft, Mrs. E. R. Clark, Mrs. R. E. McNabb and Rev. Marshall Rhew. Attendees included Janet Terry, Dan Wilson, Judy Metz, Joe Wayne, Mike Wash, Joyce Swift, John Thomas, Dickie Bouchett, Pat Howard, Dale Hull, Diane Wilson, Sharon Lane, Mark Zimmerman, Jerry Garner, Wanda Alke, Martha Alke, Bob Harrison, Gail Swenson, Myrna Martin, Nancy Wilson, Wallace Rosse, Lenora Gay, Marvin Crawford, Marvin Davis, Ronald Davis, Jerry Cannon, John Martin, Gay, Hollis Rae Haynes, Betty Upshaw, Nancy Sue Ashcroft, Kay Culp, Carolyn Cole, Carolyn Graham, Kathy Kelley, and Tommie Kelley.

St. John's Methodist Sunday — School Harmon Park J. E. Massey Allen Cox Cox Massey J. M. Ashcroft E. R. Clark R. E. McNabb Marshall Rhew Janet Terry Dan Wilson Judy Metz Joe Wayne Mike Wash Joyce Swift John Thomas Dickie Bouchett Pat Howard Dale Hull Diane Wilson Sharon Lane Mark Zimmerman Jerry Garner Wanda Martha Alke Bob Harrison Gail Swenson Myrna Martin Nancy Wilson Wallace Rosse Lenora Gay Marvin Crawford Marvin Ronald Gene Davis Jerry Cannon John Martin Gay Hollis Rae Haynes Betty Upshaw Nancy Sue Ashcroft Kay Culp Carolyn Cole Carolyn Graham Kathy Tommie Kelley

Get-To-Gether Club Meeting With Mrs Dodson

The Get-To-Gether Club met with Mrs Jarvis Dodson for an afternoon of games followed by cheese and crackers, doughnuts, and coffee. Members present included Mrs Doyle Gillespie, Mrs Horace Hooper, Mrs Max Astin, Mrs J D Gillespie, Mrs Marvin Stanford, Mrs Eldon Anderson, Mrs W D Mickler, Mrs Roy Weaks, Mrs W H Grimes, Mrs S G Cobb, and the hostess. The next gathering is planned for May 6 at Mrs J D Gillespie’s home.

Jarvis Dodson Mmes. Doyle Gillespie Horace Hooper Max Astin J. D. Gillespie Marvin Stanford Eldon Anderson W. D. Mickler Roy Weaks W. H. Grimes S. G. Cobb

Oceanside visitors join Duke Hopkins family

Master Set and Mrs. Traivis Hopkins along with daughter Shelia visit Oceanside relatives for about a month. They stay with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Duke and Mrs. Bessie Hopkins. Mrs. Hopkins is formerly Jane Duke.

Master Set Traivis Hopkins Shelia Oceanside Calif Roy Duke Bessie Hopkins

Florist Ad Lists Plants and Contact

An ad lists Hydrangeas Fuchsias Cabeeolarias geraniums and mixed plants. Includes phone 245 for Florist services.

Theater Party Marks Duren Graham Birthday

Duren Lea Graham celebrated his birthday with a theatre party and cake and ice cream. Guests included Bonita Jo Graham Lillie Mae Skiles Sterling Jack McCann Montie Gene Monzingo Ronnie Reid and Andy Swenson. Mr and Mrs John Trimmier Jr and children visited Hale Center relatives last weekend, with Mrs Trimmier improving from illness.

Duren Lea Butch) Graham Joe Graham Bonita Jo Graham Lillie Mae Skiles Sterling Jack McCann Montie Gene Monzingo Ronnie Reid Andy Swenson John Trimmier Hale Center John W. Trimmier

Camp Fire Girls Learn Outdoor Cooking at Guardian Home

Elawasi Camp Fire group gathered at guardian Mrs Homer Scott home to practice cooking around a camp fire. Assistant guardian Mrs Dewey Hewitt and Mrs Scott guided the session with girls Letha Gwendolyn Scott Geraldine Hewitt Hollis Haynes Jo Ellen Singleton Jo Ann Boone Lillie Allen Jimmie Lou Grant Sondra Burson Sue Humphrey and Charlotte Mickler taking part.

Elawasi The Guardian Homer Scott Dewey Hewitt Scott Letha Gwendolyn Scott Geraldine Hewitt Hollis Haynes Jo Ellen Singleton Jo Ann Boone Lillie Allen Jimmie Lou Grant Sondra Burson Sue Humphrey Charlotte Mickler

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Nature Dean Abilene Elizabeth Young Jack Crockett J. M. Flemina Flemins Ron Ayers Diaton Tee T &P Swenson and Rotan Ae Iy Wii Bosels Sii Tiabasore Etm Lynne Roberts Siering Holloway Irving Aco Doman LYMM Sun Mon Clown Prince Lovrea Acall Felix the Fox Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Hardin-Simmons University Budapest Royal Music Academy Ormandy Philadelphia Musical Group Hollywood Pow! Orchestra Philadelphia Orchestra Hardin-Simmons Rose Field House Zion Walther League of Sagerton Woman’s Council Esteal LL Westfall Motor CO Uli Oliver Farm Machinery Abba Texas Methodist Duren Lea Graham Byrd’s Dairy Mckinley Street NY Singleton Arthur Lake Larry Sa Wan Ae la Mr. Belvedere Robert Maure Young -O’ Hara- Webb Rchard Hayon Albritton Bugs Bunny Spring Byington Tyrone Power Jean Peters Cesar Romero Castile
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