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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

3

Ericksdahl Couple Honored On 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs James Thompson celebrate 25 years of marriage with a April 26 gathering at the Ericksdahl home hosted by daughters Mrs Tex Rogers of Abilene and Helen Thompson Attendees include Sophia Hageman Mary Hageman Earl Oman Bud Rosenquist and many others from Stamford Bricksdahl area The Thompsons farm and attend Bethel Lutheran Church

Philip Olson James Thompson Thompson Ericksdahl Tex B. Rogers Abilene Helen Thompson Bud Rosenquist Sophia Hageman A. Hageman Mr. Hageman St. Ann’s Catholic Church Stamford Theodore Okruhilik T. A. Thompson Clifton Mary Hageman Earl Oman John W. Grametbauer Thompsons Cindy Claude Thompson Stamford-Bricksdahl Jerry Hill Todd F. J. Grametbauer Trent Raymond Grametbauer Rotan HE. Hendrix Wichita Falls

Pierian Club Sponsors Book Fair

Stamford citizens purchased books at the Pierian Club Book Fair held April 27 at the Library Building. Total sales reached 155.13 including second hand books. Mrs. Milton Nunnallee and Mrs. Jack Watson led as general chairs with Mrs. J. L. Woodson assisting.

Stamford Pierian Club Milton Nunnallee Jack Watson J. L. Woodson Charles Stenholm George Kinney Ben Parnell W. L. Medford Kenneth Beggs Sanders Book Store Club

Bible Class May Social at Trinity Baptist

Mrs. R. C. Gibson and Mrs. Woodrow Crider hosted the May Social of Trinity Baptist Church Sunday School Class at the Gibson home. Mrs. Jimmy Wills led the devotion. Games and refreshments followed with numerous members in attendance.

Trinity Baptist R. C. Gibson Woodrow Crider Trinity Baptist Church Gibson Home Jimmy Wills Mmes Mae Baldwin Pearl Ivy Francis Sorrell Lucile Bean Gladys Peddy Reva Baker Gloria Mason Jewill Weeks Ruby Galloway Thelma Bolding Ramah Taylor Eriene Watts Wills Crider Gibson

Shower Honors Miss Haliburton Bride Elect

Bobbie Faye Haliburton, future bride of Gary Acker, was feted at a May 7 shower hosted by Mrs. Durward Young. Guests from Haskell Anson Abilene Stamford registered and enjoyed piano music, red and white decor, raspberry sherbet punch, and gifts displayed by honored hostesses.

Bobbie Faye Haliburton Gary Acker Mrs. Young Robert Haliburton H. L. Crowe Haskell G. S. Haliburton Anson Grady Acker Pam Young Young L. E. Million Jr Malcolm Kingston Ivy Smith Kermit Miss Haliburton Norris Smith Louise Plumlee Robert Summers Eldred Link O. K. Jones Jr Vernon Lovvern J. L. McCae JR. C. Cobb Gerald Proctor Howard Overby Haskell, Anson Abilene Stamford

Honor Students At Paint Creek Announced

Valedictorian Linda Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Griffith earns a four year average of 97.54 and plans to study math at Hardin Simmons University. Salutatorian Jeannine Isbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Isbell graduates with 92.70 and will major in elementary education at San Angelo College.

Paint Creek Linda Griffith W. B. Griffith Linda FHA Kay Overton Hardin- Simmons University Jeannine Isbell Allen Isbell Jeannine Paint Creek Pirate San Angelo College

Water Meters Arnold Wedeking and Others Listed

Names Arnold Wedeking Lawrence Lambert Clem Guzman Ernest Briles Frank J Boedeker connected to water meter records and addresses in Stamford Columbia and Texas. Listing includes Route 3 Stamford 701 Columbia 511 Trinity 1108 E Vanderbilt for identification of meter customers.

Arnold Wedeking Stamford Lawrence Lambert Columbia Clem Guzman Texas Ernest Briles Trinity Frank J. Boedeker E. Vanderbilt

Homemaking Girls Stage Spring Style Show at Stamford High

Forty girls from Stamford High School Homemaking I and II modeled garments they made in class and home projects at a Monday night show themed Swing Into Spring With Spring and Summer Fashions. Commentators Kate Carlton and Marsha Dean narrated as garments ranged from school dresses to lounging pajamas.

Stamford High School Kate Carlton Marsha Dean

Mother-Daughter Tea Program by ALCW Honors Mothers

The ALCW of Christ Lutheran Church hosted a mother daughter tea and program on Friday night May 10. Attendees included daughters and granddaughters of ALCW members and of Trinity Lutheran Church in Haskell. Mrs. Jack Peters led the program with piano pieces by Eugenia Luckman and Patti Gray. Peggy Dudensing and Kelli Peters read poems about mothers and grandmothers, and corsages were given to the youngest and oldest mothers while each guest received a rose corsage on arrival.

ALCW Christ Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Haskell Jack Peters Eugenia Luckman Patti Gray Peggy Dudensing Kelli Peters John Carlton

Kate Carlton Complimented At Coke Party

Kate Carlton, a Stamford High School senior, was honored at a Coke party hosted by Mrs. H. M. Phillips Jr. with co host Mrs. Craig Stephens. The event featured blue and white decor, diploma favors, cupcakes and drinks, with guests including Mrs. Joe Carlton and several family friends.

Lajuanann Little Is Honored At Coke Party

Mrs P H Treadwell complimented Stamford High School senior Lajuanann Little with a Coke party Friday afternoon. Decorations featured roses and honeysuckle. Party favors included miniature lipsticks and sachets. Refreshments were Cokes Dr Pepper corn chips and cookies. Attendees included Cindy Loop Jackie Pingle Ruthie Boles Marsha Dean Kate Carlton Georgia Moon Terri Teichelman Christi Swenson Paula Astin and Mrs W B Little.

Kate Carlton Stamford High School H. M. Phillips Jr Craig Stephens Phillips Mary Ellen Osment Rebecca Eastland Ruthie Boles Cindy Loop Marsha Dean Stephanie E Ber Georgie Moon Paula Astin Lajuanann Little Jackie Pingle Christie Swanson Joe Carlton Bill Pritchard Cathy Pritchard P. H. Treadwell Georgia Moon Terri Teichelman Christi Swenson W. B. Little

Trinity Baptist Banquet Honors Juniors and Guests

The Trinity Baptist Church held a Friday night banquet for the Junior departments and guests. The Melody Time theme featured Rev. Cecil Harper as speaker and entertainment by Jackie Southerland. Twenty six attended. Rev. Marion Baker is the church pastor.

The Trinity Baptist Church Cecil Harper Jackie Southerland

Trail Seeker Rank Awards Tie To Munisaga Camp Fire Gala

Munisaga Camp Fire girls held a April 29 ceremony where Trail Seeker rank awards were presented. Officers included Carolyn Turnbow president Betty Farley vice president Taimi Rosenquist secretary Pam McClellan treasurer Jill Waggoner scribe. Members listed Lisa Osment Julie Reed Jana Spitzer Vickie Hertel Ann Oliver. Leaders Mrs Fred Osment and Mrs Bill Reed attended with mothers and friends as guests.

Munisaga Carolyn Turnbow Betty Farley Taimi Rosenquist Pam McClellan Jill Waggoner Lisa Osment Julie Reed Jana Spitzer Vickie Hertel Ann Oliver Fred Osment Bill Reed

Weekend guests of Hughes and Mayes include Roger Hughes

Weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. I. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mayes were their children, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hughes of Lubbock.

Mrs. I. ©. Hughes W. E. Mayes Mrs Roger Hughes Lubbock

Larry Jones Seeks BA Degree At Howard Payne College

Larry Jones of Stamford pursues a Bachelor of Arts degree at Howard Payne College. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Doc Jones. The note adds that cotton is easy to care for.

Larry Jones Stamford Howard Payne College Larry Doc Jones

Calorie Count Program At Pleasant Valley HD Club

Mrs P H Treadwell hosted a Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club meeting on Friday May 3 with seven members and one visitor answering roll. Mrs Jimmy Muehrstein presided and the group received a diet and low calorie chart booklet. Next meeting May 17 with Mrs Carlton as hostess.

P.H. Treadwell Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club Jimmy Muehrstein Carl Carlton Carlton

Two Senior Girls Honored at Party

Friday May 3 Mrs Ben Cole and Mrs Wielby Calli entertained at the latter home for seniors Rebecca Sue Eastland and Cindy Loop. Honors included door prizes gifts from the hostesses and refreshments. Attendees were Georgia Moon Stephanie Reber Paula Astin Jackie Pingle Lujuananna Little Marsha Dean Sally Stubbs Kate Carlton and Christy Swenson.

Ben Cole Wielby Callicoatte Rebecca Sue Eastland Cindy Loop Rorss Jackie Pingle Thore Georgia Moon Stephanie Reber Paula Astin Lujuananna Little Marsha Dean Sally Stubbs Kate Carlton Christy Swenson

Invention of the cotton gin reshaped economies worldwide

The cotton gin boosted cotton production and reshaped labor and trade across multiple nations. It accelerated the expansion of cotton economies in the United States and affected global markets, influencing slavery, industry, and colonial relations in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Medical Patients List Names and Assignments

A roster lists patients and associated individuals including Marvin Lackey Mrs Leslie Bait Mrs Ella Whaley Mrs Roxie Miller Mrs Pauline Carlson Lued ors Mrs Sara Wilson Rule Mrs E L Roberts Leo Ballard Guthrie Mrs Laura G Clarke Mrs Anna Kairer Mrs Kizzie Fox Addions Ools Jayton Mrs Oavia vaugan Ham lin Mrs Bill McClellan Mrs Lillie Roberts Abilene Dan Dean.

Marvin Lackey Leslie Bait Ella Whaley Roxie Miller Pauline Carlson Lued Sara Wilson Rule E. L. Roberts Leo Ballard Guthrie Laura G. Clarke Anna Kairer Kizzie Fox Addions Ools Jayton Oavia Vaugan Ham Bill McClellan Lillie Roberts Abilene Dan Dean

Mrs Gilliers and Others Named in Local Notice

The list includes Mrs. Gilliers, Mrs. Laura Burnett, Mrs. James Gray, Mrs. James Tarr of Guthrie, Mrs. Odie Turpin, Claude Williams, Al Smith, Mrs. John S, Davis, J. G. Page, and Girard in a local public notice naming residents.

Gilliers Laura Burnett James Gray James Tarr Guthrie Odie Turpin Ter Claude Williams al Smith John S, Davis J. G. Page Girard

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Mrs. Cecil Bean Modelle Gamblin Westinghouse Thompson Hardware Amford Dianne Ragland Marion Baker Billie and Johnie North Swenson Ors Lin Cecil Brown Bert Fomby Burnia Reid Nanes
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