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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

4

Spanish Program At Women's Society Meeting Here Monday

Circle No 1 of the Womans Society of Christian Service completed the study The Family a Christians Concern at St John s Methodist Church Monday afternoon. Girls in native costume gave a Spanish program with Margaret Cooper introducing and the group singing Into My Heart in Spanish.

Circle No. 1 Womans Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Charles Fike World Friendship Group of Girls Margaret Cooper Matilda Metz Swenson W. J. Bryant WSCS Kelly Jim Fike

Naomi Class Social at First Baptist Church Hosts May Session

The Naomi Class met at Roy Clark’s home on Thursday for its monthly social with Mrs Claude Lyons presiding. Adventures included a devotional by Mrs. George Gregory on Christian Home Week and games run by Mrs M K Ded gen. Refreshments of sandwiches, olives, chips, and punch were served. Attendees included Mrs Jewel Austin and others.

Naomi First Baptist Church Roy Clark Claude Lyons Lara S. T. Dobbins Lara Beauchamp M. & Dodiren Welsh J. W. Banks the Hostess

Original Compositions Highlight Stamford Music Club Texas Day

The Stamford Music Club hosted an April 29 meeting at Mrs. George W Rollins home with Texas themed decor. Members presented original compositions by local artists including a vocal trio and piano piece while Mrs Norris Russell presided and Mrs BE G Keese reported on the Texas Federation of Music Clubs convention in Abilene.

Stamford Music Club E. G. Keese Stamford David Ballard George W. Rollins Mmes Garth McCallum Don Gould J. E. Million, Jr W. ©. Gillean Texas Tony Seloon Warren Miller G. W John Gibbs Earl Reese George F. Mood Music Club Brahe George Rollins B. G. Colvin Ted Myers F. E. Upshaw Tony Selmon R. C. Giles

East McHarey WMU Holds May Meeting

The East McHargy Baptist Church WMU met May 5 at Mrs. J. R. Tidwell’s home. After prayer and song the group handled business and drew names for next month. Refreshments were served. attendees included Belle West, J. B. Blancet, L. D Hull, Creed Portwood, O. B. Boone, Wayne Baldwin, James Allen, W. A. Boonce, Jimmy McCorkle, John Brooks, Beulah Knox, Ella Stockton, J. BR. Tidwell, Ruth McGary, Carrie Mitchell, R. E. McCorkle and two children Gwen Portwood and Larry Don Hull.

WMU East McHargy Mmes Belle West J. B. Blancet L. D Hull Creed Portwood O. B. Boone Wayne Baldwin James Allen W. A. Boonce Jimmy McCorkle John Brooks Beulah Knox Ella Stockton J. BR. Tidwell Ruth McGary Carrie Mitchell R. E. McCorkle Gwen Portwood Larry Don Hull

Good Fellowship Class Meets With Mrs T A Upshaw

The Good Fellowship Class of the First Baptist Church met Monday night May 5 at Mrs T A Upshaw home. Mrs W H Wright led prayer and group captains reported. Mrs J A Parker gave the devotional from I Corinthians 13. Ice cream with fresh strawberries served. Attendees listed include A D Thompson, W T Irwin, A W Hanser, Ethel McDuff, T A Upshaw, W H Wright, S A Parker, W T West, C N Humphrey, RS Walton, J S Smith, W J Jared, J S Sloan, Jay West and Ruby Hanson.

Good Fellowship First Baptist Church T. A. Upshaw W. H Wright J. A Parker I Corinthians A D Thompson W. T. Irwin A. W. Hanser Ethel McDuff W. H. Wright S A Parker W.T. West C. N. Humphrey RS. Walton J. 8. Smith J. Jared J. S. Sloan Jay West Ruby Hanson

Italy Theme Guides St John’s World Friendship Group

Italy was the featured theme for St John’s Methodist World Friendship Group. The meeting hosted by Nancy Ashcroft at the Ashcroft home served Italian spaghetti salad pickles crackers and iced tea. Attendees included Lucy Kennedy Barbara Ann Sheid Gail Swenson Margaret Cooper Myrna Martin Gayle Grisham Judy Metz Betty Upshaw Emily Apping Hollis Hae Haynes Caroline Cole Sue Ann McKnight. Next gathering will be with Judy Metz.

Italy World Friendship Group St. John's Methodist Church Nancy Ashcroft J. M. Ashcroft Lucy Kennedy Barbara Ann Sheid Gail Swenson Margaret Cooper Myrna Martin Gayle Grisham Judy Metz Betty Upshaw Emily Apping Hollis Hae Haynes Caroline Cole Sue Ann MckKnight

Mrs. Warren Miller Heads Christian Woman’s Fellowship

Mrs Warren Miller is newly elected president of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Central Christian Church. She will be installed in June with other officers succeeding Mrs George Rollins. Other officers include Mrs David Ratliff first vice president Mrs Jim Freeman second vice president Mrs E R Pace secretary and Miss Wandie Ratdwin treasurer.

Warren Miller Christian Women's Fellowship of the Central Chistian Church George Rollins David Ratliff Jim Freeman E. Ro Pace Wandie Ratdwin

Avoca Club Meets May 15 in Stamford

The Avoca Home Demonstration Club will meet May 15 with Mrs L L McNeil in Stamford for a regular session and discussion.

Avoca Home Demonstration Club Ll. B. McNeil Stamford

Annual Fellowship Day Observed by United Church Women

United Church Women held their Annual Fellowship Day at Central Christian Church on Friday with a 1 p.m. luncheon. Mrs. J. C. Jackson and Mrs. Dick Rowland registered attendees, followed by an invocation by Mrs. David Ballard and a business meeting led by president Mrs. Hob Bandeen. The group planned a Thursday prayer vigil through July and August and discussed the Stamford district meeting set for October 1.

United Church Women Central Christian Church J. C. Jackson Dick Rowland David Ballard Hob Bandeen Ballard Stamford Bill Davis Bart Holland Charles E. Fike R. C. Thomas E. R. Pace Abilene F. E. Upshaw

Hamareto Camp Fire Girls Hold April Council Fire

The Hamareto Camp Fire Girls held a council fire on April 24 at Kay Ford's home the former honor beads were awarded and the ceremony completed. The girls enjoyed a twowein er roast afterwards.

Hamareto Kay Ford Eudell Ford

Birthday Celebration for Mrs F W Lowe at Stamford Home

The 71st birthday of Mrs. F W Lowe was celebrated April 29 at her daughter Mrs A L Barnett’s home 1309 Landen Street. Relatives from Stamford Pecos Mineral Wells Ranger Abilene Haske ll Lueders Rotan and other areas attended including Rhonda Sue Lowe star of the day and Mr and Mrs L L Lowe. Gifts were exchanged and meals served to a large family gathering.

F. W. Lowe Stamford A. L. Barnett Landen Street F. L. Schmickle Michael San Angelo Frank Lowe Pamela Patricia Abilene Guy Brown Ranger L. L. Lowe Rhoenue Sue A. L Barnett Irs Lowe Mrs. Lowe E. W. Guest Pecos J. F. Greenrocks Mineral Wells M. A. Duke Charlie Henry Taylor and Sons Haskell C. A. Watson George Penix

Names at guardianship hearing list attendees

Those present were Lynnora Ratliff, Shirley Perry, Kay Ford, Nancy Johnson, Gail Davenport, Nancy Wash, Kay Maples, Nancy Dickenson and the guardian Mrs. Jack Watson.

Lynnora Ratliff Shirley Perry Kay Ford Nancy Johnson Gail Davenport Nancy Wash Kay Maples Nancy Dickenson The Guardian Jack Watson

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Women’s Society Davis Mary E. Samson Lucille Smith J. H. Rutherford Pacelin Alli Elgin Hamilton Bulova Wyler J. C. May, Jeweler Stamford, Texas East McHarey Wmu Christian Women's Fellowship Cll. Cromwell Iptome United Church TO Finance CO 109 N. Swenson Our Hope Skillman Womesutta Kayser Mey Miss Elaine
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