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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1925

Page

7

Swanson Stars in Coast of Folly at Alcove Theatre

Gloria Swanson debuts a dual role in Allan Dwan and Paramount's The Coast of Folly. She plays Joyce Gathway and her mother Nadine, with a later Countess de Tauro transformation. Cast includes Anthony Jowitt Alec Francis Lawrence Gray and Dorothy Cumming. The picture, adapted by Forrest Halsey from Coningsby Dawson, is praised for Swanson's versatile performance.

Gloria Swanson Allan Dwan- Paramount Joyce Gathway Smart New York Palm Beach Joyce Nadine Gathway Countess de Tauro Allan Dwan Paramount Miss Swans Lawrence Gray Arthur Hausman Dorothy Cumming Jed Prouty Eugenie Bresserer

The Young Man and His Amusements

The pastor at First Baptist preaches a November Sunday night series for young men with the topic The Young Man and His Amusements. Services start at 7 and end promptly at 8. Today’s topic Worth Dying for Worth Living for a Armistice Day Sermon appeals to Legionnaires and ex service men.

First Baptist Church Legionaires

Week of Prayer Observed by St Johns Methodist Women

The Week of Prayer at St Johns Methodist Church proceeds with strong attendance and offerings. Proceeds fund home and foreign missions Sue Bennett Memorial School and the Carolina Institute in Korea. Mrs John Caperton Pace spoke at the Wednesday service with the young people. Mothers and Daughters afternoon featured a special program. Services continue through the rest of the week.

St. John’s

Bridge Party Honors High Scores With Themed Prizes

Guests at a bridge party wore novelty caps and vied for prizes. Mrs. Lewis Winn won the ladies high score candy box while A. S. Lawrence took the gentlemen’s prize deck of cards. Refreshments followed with music and a salad course and pies.

Lewis Winn A. S. Lawrence R. B. Bryant Bridge Cecil Biggs J. M. Carter C. M. Francis H. R. Fuller H. H. Hicks Fred Hudson W. V. Keith J A. Loftin FE. G. Keese Mary Pennington McGee Laura Lee Edwards E. V. Hardwick H. H. Pennington Murray Doyle W. B. Harrison A. S. Vernon F. E. Morrow Metz Taymanin C. F. Upshaw Porter Whaley

Wesley Bible Class Meeting at St John’s Methodist

The Wesley Bible Class of St John’s Methodist Church met Wednesday afternoon on Fast Moran Street with Mrs Jennie Davis presiding. Mrs Starkey Duncan helped, readings were given by Misses Bessie Terry and Leta Mae Middleton, and a letter from Miss Agnes Weeks in London was read. A large crowd attended.

Wesley Bible St. John's Methodist Church Jennie Davis Fast Moran Street Starkey Duncan Davis Bessie Terry Leta Mae Middleton

Brilliant Hallowe'en Affair Hosts Elaborate Party

Mrs. O. P. Harlan with Mrs. Cecil Gray and Mrs. Ruby Harlan Martin hosted a Saturday evening Hallowe'en Bridge and 42 party at Mrs. Harlan's home. The decorations featured novel Halloween themes and a large pumpkin with a devil on top and a black cat tail on the mantle.

O. P. Harlan Cecil Gray Ruby Harlan Martin

Kinard Motor Co. welcomes J. J. McKinney back after illness

J. J. McKinney returns to Kinard Motor Co. after a brief illness. Miss Kathryn Lyles departed Thursday night for Waco to visit friends and attend the Cotton Palace event.

Kathryn Lyles Waco

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Glojia Swanson Folly Pinet Baptist Church Moffett Charg General Assembly Mr. Crofts Dallas G. H. Zachary Arnold Douthit J. W. Puckett Spencer R. R. Baird John Hudson R. R. Robertson Agnes Pender Ralph Daniels Blackwell A. H. Goldsticker G. L Inglish R. M. Kinard J. E. Montgomery R. L. Penick J. R. Pratt, Jr Cliff Wallace Fred Ryan Wesley Bible Class Hallowe'en Texas Leonard A. Carlson Roy Carlson Payton J. J. McKinney Kinard Motor Co Cotton Palace Goggan Sign Service M. Faverman North Side Square BUICK
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