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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1981

Page

6

Jones County 4-Hers to compete at District Fashion Review

The Jones County Fashion Review and luncheon at Hamlin High School crowned top 4-Hers Ursula Richards Lisa Haley Emily Olson in 12-13 and senior divisions and will send them to the District 11 Fashion Review in Abilene. Pre-4-H winners included Mike Ford and Jeannie Berry with several blue ribbon recipients across Stamford Hamlin and Anson. The Jones County Extension Homemakers Council presented gifts to contestants and division winners.

Jones County Hamlin High School Hamlin Lisa Haley Ursula Richards Emily Olson Abilene Mike Ford Jeannie Berry Kellie McCandless Stamford Sandra Elias Fiber Emily de Busk Anson Michelle Bunkley Hodges April Moore Cassandra Stone Bricksdahl Vickie Mendez Terri Liles Laurie Marugg Teresa Bowen Jones County Extension Homemakers Council Ursula Darrell Richards Farm Bureau

Abilene couple to wed Kim Kubena and Stephen Harrell

Mr and Mrs Julius Kubena of Abilene announce the engagement of daughter Kim to Stephen Harrell of Abilene. Harrell, son of Mr and Mrs John Harrell of Stamford, is a geologist and vice president of Gillespie Harrell Inc. The bride is a Cooper High School and Abilene Christian University graduate employed by Pride Refining. The groom holds a McMurry College geology degree and plans a August 6 ceremony at First Christian Church in Abilene.

Julius Kubena Abilene Kim Stephen Harrell Harrell John Harrell Stamford Cooper High School Abilene Christian University Pride Refining, Inc Stamford High School McMurry College Gillespie Harrell Ine

Gardeners gather Texas wildflowers at Stamford meeting

The Stamford Garden Club met on April 26 to study Texas wildflowers and presented flower arrangements to Teakwod residents. Members counted ten varieties including the Bluebonnet and learned about the Texas flag and symbols. Arbor Day saw five pecan trees planted at Reynolds School in memory of five members with Arbor Day committee involvement.

Stamford Garden Club Texas R.H. Astin Earl Stagner Tom Florence L.W. Larson

The Rainbow Terminates Club Year Ends Meeting

The Pierian Club of Stamford held its final meeting of the year on April 23 at the Country Club with Mrs Euclid Appling presiding. Jean Harnett presented a year in review while outgoing president Appling gave each member a handpainted keepsake. New officers were installed by Mrs Frizell, with Ophelia Reed named president and each officer receiving a rainbow colored silk rose and a pin and gavel. A buffet dinner followed, hosted by Appling and several members. Visitors included Mrs Arnold Allen and Mrs Kike Beauchamp of Rotan.

Pierian Club Stamford Country Club Euclid Appling Ophelia Reed Jean Harnett Appling JV. Frizel, Jr Frizell Tom B. Smith Arnold Allen Rotan Kike Beauchamp

Goods Five Minutes Self Respect What Price

Fragmentary public notice style text includes quotations and ad-like lines. It mentions BUNKLEY DRUG, JONES COUNTY IMPLEMENT CO, STAMFORD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC, FIRST NATIONAL BANK in Stamford Texas, with phone numbers 773.3211 and 03.3856. The snippet weaves proverbs and religious phrases about self respect and dreams, offering no clear event or outcome.

Salad Supper Honors Sunday School Class at First Baptist

Mrs Delma Buntin hosted a salad supper at her home on May 4 for the Naomi Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church. Guests included Mrs Elsie Goodwin directing games and numerous class members and associates listed by name.

Delma Buntin Naomi First Baptist Church Elsie Good

TEHA Club Hosts May 1 Meeting on Outdoor Cooking

Linda Muehrstein hosted the May 1 Pleasant Valley Extension Homemakers Club gathering. Donna Louvorn led recreation. Mrs. Jim Adams presented the Outdoor Cooking program. The next meeting is May 15 at Mrs KE McNabb’s home.

Linda Muehrstein Pleasant Valley Extension Homemakers Club Donna Louvorn Jim Adams KE McNabb

Paint Creek homecoming set for October 24 schedule

The Paint Creek Homecoming Committee has set the fall homecoming for October 24 starting at 1 p.m. A football game follows at 8 p.m. They seek addresses of former teachers and ask that information be sent to Doris Medford, Route 2, Box 320, Haskell, TX 79521, or by phone at 817-864-2826.

Paint Creek Doris Medford Haskell

Couple to wed June 6 in Abilene area ceremony

Mr and Mrs E P Davenport Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca K Rider to Dennis Ray Melton of Midland The bride to be is executive housekeeper at Kiva Inn Abilene He is vice president of marketing at Geo Search Corporation Midland The couple plan a June 6 ceremony at First Baptist Church

E.P. Davenport, Jr Rebecca K. Rider Dennis Ray Melton Midland Rider Kiva Inn Abilene Melton Geo-Search Corporation of First Baptist Church

Tiptons celebrate golden anniversary in 1931 style

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Tipton of Stamford marked their golden wedding anniversary on April 25 in Denton with a luncheon at York Steak House. Daughters Pat Klabough Bridgeport Polly Sue Wilson Anna and Shelley Tipton Stamford attended along with grandchildren Donna Lunford Patty Morton Mark Booser and great grandchildren Mathew Morton Anthony Lunford. The couple met at Old Glory and married at the A.S. Holmes residence April 25 1931.

W.A Bill) Tipton Stamford Denton Pat Klabough Bridgeport Polly Sue Wilson Anna Shelley Tipton

Auxiliary installs officers at Veterans of Foreign Wars post

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary held their annual officer installation on April 23 at Post Home No. 9179. Elected: Carl Wayne Myers commander, Chief Escobedo senior vice commander, Shorty Baum back junior vice commander, D E Livingood quartermaster, Gene Turnbow adjutant general, Paul Stovall service officer, Melvin Cagle officer of the day, Henry Rayburn surgeon, Doris St John Ladies Auxiliary president, Evelyn Roger senior vice president, Jackie McPhail junior vice president, Lois Foster chaplain, Judy Hill treasurer, Mary Salsman conductress, Joyce Green guard, Nancy Davis three year trustee. Hue Moore and Daphene Moore installed the officers. A buffet supper followed.

Veterans of Foreign Wars The Ladies Auxiliary Carl Wayne Myers Chief Escobedo Shorty Baumback D.E. Livingood Gene Turnbow Paul Stovall Melvin Cagle Henry Rayburn Doris St. John Evelyn Roger Jackie McPhail Lois Foster Judy Hill Mary Salsman Joyce Green

Mrs Flowers Hosts Guest From Abilene

Mrs Lynn Flowers entertained last Saturday with guest Mrs Jim Davis of Abilene visiting at her home.

Mrs. Flowers Lynn Flowers Jim Davis Abilene

Pink Ladies Salads Luncheon Set At Lions Club Building

Stamford Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies will host a salad luncheon on May 14 at the Lions Club Building with serving from 11 am to 2 pm Tickets are sold through auxiliary members and at the door a limited supply. Mrs Otis Cochran chairs ticket sales reachable at 773 3360. Ex parte Jennefer Lynne White change of name noted. Crisis call lines listed 773 2821 day 773 3637 night weekends.

Stamford Hospital Pink Ladies Lion's Club Otis Cochran Lcket

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