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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

5

Wesleyan Service Guild Elects New Officers at May Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild elected new officers on Tuesday May 13 at a session with Miss Ruby Rice. Mrs Reta Culbreath presided. Rozella Veazey became president with other posts filled by Mrs R L Haynie secretary and Dr Elizabeth Martin promotional secretary.

Wesleyan Service Guild Swenson Davis Ruby Rice Reta Culbreath Rozella Veazey R. L. Haynie Bill Gay Elizabeth Martin Nell Neiast Margaret Crockett WSCF Guid Antioch Miss Rice Davis W. W. Miller Guild Mmes. Culbreath Fannie Meeker Haynie, Gey Dr. Martin Maurine Turner Elizabeth Winter Brown Veazey Rice

Primary Pastor's Class Observes St John's Party

The Primary Pastor's class at St John's Methodist Church held a close of school party Monday May 19 from 4 30 to 6 30 pm. Thirty attendees enjoyed active games and 15 members with perfect attendance received White New Testaments. Mothers provided picnic plates and each member brought a guest.

St. John’s Methodist Church Brenda Buie Marsha Bettis Victor Blackburn Bob Bennett Mike Cook Mary Nell Callicoate Sandra Davis Gloria Gould Ward Hinds Carolyn Loop Judy Moritz Carl Marugg Betty Sue McCaulley Rusty Russell Andrea Stone Craig Terry Ferdie Walker Carla Carlton Sharon Sandefur

Installation of New Officers Led by Mrs Rutherford at St. John's

Mrs J H Rutherford prominent in Methodist Women s Work presided over the installation service for the Women s Society of Christian Service at St John s Methodist Church. Incoming officers received faith affirmations and task leaflets as Rutherford outlined six goals for the new program including society growth and world missions. Training followed with officers answering questions before taking duties June 1.

J. H. Rutherford Women’s Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Rutherford

Lovington Double Ring Wedding Joins Lassetter and Hagle

Louise Lassetter and R. V. Hagle Jr were wed at the First Baptist Church in Lovington New Mexico on Friday May 16 The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Lassetter and the groom son of Mr and Mrs R V Hagle Sr returned from Hawaii where he had been stationed for a year The couple will reside as Louise completes work toward a Hardin Simmons University senior year The bride worked with the First Baptist Church Abilene and both attended McMurry College with the groom a 1951 McMurry graduate and Army veteran The ceremony featured a white wool crepe gown and pink carnation corsage The groom carried a white Bible and a Hawaii brought compact

Louise Lassetter R. V. Hagle, Jr Lovington, N. M A. G. Lassetter R. V. Hagle Chester G. Watt First Baptist Church Lovington New Mex Hawaii New Mexico Hardin-Simmons University Stamford High School McMurry College Abi- Jene The Chanters and Future Teachers of America United States Army Camp Stoneman Calif Sigma Tau Delta Hardin Simmons Future Teachers of America Stanford Club Abilene

Pledges and Gifts Tied to Missions at St John’s WSCS Service

Circle No. 1 of St. John's Methodist WSCS held a pledge service at St. John's Church. Mrs. W. J. Bryant led the May program and discussed healing the sick providing Christian homes training Christian leaders and building Christian communities. Pledge cards were signed and gifts to missions collected. The group prayed and dismissed for a New York business trip by Swenson Swenson and Andrews.

Circle 1 WSCS St. John’s Church W. J. Bryant Circle No. 1 St. John's Methodist Travis Bouchett W. G. Swenson A. M. G. Swenson Henry G. Andrews New York City Swenson Land and Cattle Co New York

Intermediate Youth Fellowship Party and Supper at St John’s

Members and friends of the Intermediate Youth Fellowship of St John’s Methodist Church held a party and supper at the church after plans to picnic at Abilene State Park were changed due to weather. Mrs. Charles E. Fike is the group counselor.

Intermediate Youth Fellowship St. John’s Methodist Church Abilene State Park Charles E. Fike Maxine Billington Mary Jo Feltner Delores Hanson Sarah Harrison Sara Layne Hinds Carolyn Jones Halene Lipe Sandra Neiast Norma Smith Donna Terry Sharon Lane Ira Suebell Nancy Arrant Marcia Davis

Come-As-You-Are Breakfast Fines Surprise B&PW Club

The Busines and Professional Women's club held its annual come as you are breakfast at 6 30 Sunday morning. Members were fined 10 cents for each clothing item added or change in appearance and each fine funded the club treasury. Notable attendees included Mrs J H Kinney Mrs Reta Culbreath and committee members Faye Kelley and Frances Bennett.

B&pw Club Busines and Professional Women's Club Reta Culbreath Club J. H. Kinney Ames Charles Turbeville Bill Gay Lucille Lansdown Alyeon Haas Mildred Williams

Local names listed in historical notice

Lenore Dumas, Misses Arlette Macon, Evelyn Henderson, Faye Kelley, Frances Bennett, Maurine Turner, Billie Hewitt, Beth Winter, Dorothy Ann Brown, Eileen Newton, Vera Meador, Geneva Jo Brown, Olive McDougle, Sarah Hudspeth, Irene Stewart and Dr. Elizabeth Martin named in the readable record.

Lenore Dumas Arlette Macon Evelyn Henderson Faye Kelley Frances Bennett Maurine Turner Billie Hewitt Beth Winter Dorothy Ann Brown Eileen Newton Vera Meador Geneva Jo Brown Olive McDougle Sarah Hudspeth Irene Stewart Elizabeth Martin

Sunshine Boxes Prepared at Esther Class Meeting

The Esther Class of First Baptist Church assembled sun shine boxes for Shannon Bishop and Bill McClellan during a Friday lunch at the church. Absent members sent gifts for the event.

Esther First Baptist Church Shannon Bishop Bill McClellan

Medlin Family Attends Recital During Brief Visit

The Medlins visited briefly with their son Weaver Medlin and his wife and two daughters Glyn and Elsie for a recital. They left Friday afternoon.

Medlin Weaver Medlin Glyn Elsie

Polio Benefit Luncheon For Hendrick Hospital Boys

A charity luncheon attended by members of the Esther class and the Adult IT department honored boys undergoing polio treatment at Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Olive McA Dougie presided as secretary and invocation was delivered.

Hendrick Memorial Hospital Esther Olive McAdougie L. B. Million, Jr Byron Bryant Mmes Bob Williams Julian Elliott Irwin Grimes Jerry Leavitt Eugene Hickey Dan Lovvorn Don Prewit

Medlin Family Attend Temple Recital for Elsie

Mr and Mrs J T Medlin of Temple visited Thursday for a recital by Mrs Ben Cole featuring their granddaughter Elsie, a performer highlighted in the event.

J. T. Medlin Temple Ben Cole Elsie

Kingdom Builders Sunday School Social Held at Mrs. West’s Home

The Kingdom Builders Class of East McHarg Baptist Church met May 5 at Mrs. Edna West’s home with W H Wright as teacher. Rev L D Hull led devotional from Romans. J Hamp Skiles led singing. Mr Wright spoke on soul winning. Cake and ice cream served. Attendees included Rev and Mrs L D Hull, W H Wright, the Grants, Beulah Knox, J R Tidwell, Tom Cecil, Robert McCork, and others.

Kingdom Builders East McHarg Baptist Church Edna West W. H. Wright J. Hamp Skiles James Allen L. D. Hull Wright W. A. Thomas Christine Betty J. F. Partain Henry Skiles Mines Beulah Knox J. R.tidwell Tom Cecil Robert McCorks

Williams and Davidson Families Social Visit

Mrs Mildred Williams and her son Jerry hosted Mr and Mrs D D Davidson and their children Robby Bettye and Laurie from Abilene and Lub bock. The Davidsons recently moved to Abilene where Mr Davidson works as a junior geologist for Tompkins and Gully. Mrs Davidson and Mrs Williams are sisters. the Davidsons were formerly wed in Stamford.

Mildred Williams Jerry D. D. Davidson Robby Bettye Laurie Abilene Davidson

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