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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1925

Page

5

Forged Checks Cashed at Hassen's Dry Goods Store

Two forged checks totaling 326 dollars were cashed at Hassen's Dry Goods Store last week. The individuals who cashed the checks have not been located.

Hassen

Kolonial Kard Klub Hosts Colonial Themed Tea Party

The Kolonial Kard Klub hosted a social afternoon with members and guests in Colonial costume. A theater setting featured the film Monsieur Beaucaire starring Rudolph Valentino, tea service, minuet dancing, and a program on patriotism and Parent-Teacher work.

PTA Meeting Highlights Patriotic Program At Intermediate School

The Parent-Teacher Association met Wednesday at 3 30 in the intermediate school building with Mrs P P Shepard presiding. A patriotic program followed featuring Maxine Roper recitations Mary Louise McDonald with the flag Peggy Elliott piano solo and additional numbers including a reading of The Star Spangled Banner by Sarah.

Parent-Teach Association P. P. Shepard Maxine Roper Mary Louise McDonald Peggy Elliott Sarah

Central Christian Junior Aid delays Flower Show prep

A busy Central Christian Junior Aid meeting at Mrs. W. B. Tayman's home drew a large crowd. They completed final preparations for the Flower Show to be held November 17 18 and 19 at the City Auditorium. Light refreshments were served.

Central Christian Junior Aid W. B. Tayman City Auditorium

League Entreates St. John's church party success

The Intermediate League of St. John's Methodist church held a party at the church last Saturday evening with about fifty attendees. Mrs. J. E. Massey led the group assisted by Mrs. Jeff Jefferson Mrs. Glenn Mrs. R. B. Bryant and Rev. D. B. Doak. Refreshments were served and the league meets Sundays at five in the afternoon with programs and an orchestra adding to the event.

St. John’s Methodist Church J. E. Massey Jeff Jefferson Glenn R. B. Bryant D. B. Doak

Bridge Club Hosts Charity Session and Challenge

Mrs W M Harlan entertained her bridge club and two substitutes at her home last Friday afternoon. Ten charter members attended, the club’s limit being twelve. A brief business meeting preceded games and the Bridge Work Men challenge was accepted. High score honors went to Mrs L B Davis of Dallas, who received a pair of dinner candles. A salad plate was served to the listed members and substitutes after play.

H. H Pennington Walter Keith Fred Hudson W. B. Tayman E. P. Bunkley Porter A. Whaley J. S. Carter Walter Orr P. P. Berthelot Russell Morrison L. B Davis R. F. Townsend

Sunday School Entertainment at First Baptist Church

Mrs Pratt's Sunday School class hosted Mr Doyle's boys for a Saturday social. Misses Pauline Gamblin and Merie Bates led games with Fay Adams, Maurice Gamblin and J M Knowles winning prizes. Hot chocolate and cake were served to attendees including Mr Doyle and families.

Pauline Gamblin Merie Bates Fay Adams Maurice Gamblin J. M. Knowles Mr. Doyle Mrs Pratt Lois Young Edward Adams Maurine Gamblin Elizabeth Pratt Willie Knowles Conrad Knowles Marle Bates Anne Wedeking Robert Pratt Dorothy Pratt Vivian Knowles Louise Brown

Pace Leads India Lecture At St John’s Mission Program

The Womans Missionary Society of St John’s Methodist Church hosted a missionary program with a lecture by Mrs Caperton Pace visiting from India. She described Indian customs, agriculture, education and religion and the impact of Christianity, attracting a large audience. Mrs J H Rutherford spoke as well, and Mrs R R Robertson sang a solo. A free will offering supported the Mittie Shelton scholarship.

Womans Missionary Society St. John's Methodist Church Caperton India Pace J. H. Rutherford R. R. Robertson Mittie Shelton

Reed Bros Garage Offers Auto Parts and Service

Reed Bros Garage on North Swenson supplies oils gas tires tubes and parts for cars. Phone number listed as 6 7 for contact and service.

Reed Bros North Swenson

J. T. Bryant Eyes Stamford Sale After Dallas Purchases

J. T. Bryant travels to Dallas this week to select goods for his department store. He promises a “grand and glorious” sale in Stamford if he secures desired timber at favorable prices, noting it would require about five freight cars to transport the goods to Stamford.

J.T. Bryant Dalas J. T. Bryant & Son Mr. Bryant Stamford

Church Invites Public to Sabbath Services This Week

The pastor J M Youree extends an invitation to worship with two services at 11 am and 7 pm after a Sabbath school at 10 am led by S T Curtis. The new furnace is installed and will keep the house warm regardless of weather.

S. T. Curtis J. M. Youree

The Young Man and Matrimony Sermon

Pastor W. C. Moffett preaches at the First Baptist Church on Sunday night on the theme The Young Man and Matrimony. The message targets youth and is beneficial for all attendees.

W. C. Moffett First Baptist Church

NEW LIGHT By Mrs. J. W. Hay

Community notes report many are harvesting cotton while Jack Frost slows early work. Warren couple return from visit with sister Weldon Young. Winca suffers tarantula bite irritation on both feet. Nix visits Stamford on Monday. White and son Arthur join J W Hay as guests of Sam Galloway. School begins next Monday.

J. W. Hay Jack Frost Bino Warren Weldon Young W.nca J. C. Nix Stamford Mr. White Arthur Sam Galloway

Big Sale Opens at Grissom's With Fort Worth Host

Grissom's new sale began Thursday morning drawing a large crowd of buyers. T. W. Alderson, store manager, hired James W. Powell of Fort Worth to oversee the event. The sale advertises deep price reductions on Grissom standard goods with old papers also for sale at this office.

Grissom T. W. Alderson James W. Powell Fort Worth

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