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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
5
Mrs W D Rhea entertained the Laf A Lot Club at her new southeast of Stantford home Friday afternoon. Rain caused the Thursday meeting to be postponed. Guests included Mrs A Bushell Mrs N J Russel and Miss Louise Hardin. The next meeting will be with Mrs Otto Smith on South Ferguson Street Thursday October 8.
Seniors of the high school will entertain their parents Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the eruditorium with an address by Miss Minnie Margaret Howard class president, a speech by Mr Holland and music, readings, and a piano piece by J M Knowles. Refreshments of colonial punch and cakes will be served.
The high school girls formed a literary club with weekly meetings alternating literary and athletic programs. Miss Mary Hendrickson was elected president, Miss Minnie Margaret Oward vice-president, and Miss Edna Erwing secretary and treasurer.
The regular meeting of the Mothers' Club will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 30 at the Library.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met Monday afternoon at the church with President Mrs. Whittington presiding. They planned an October 2 fundraiser at the old Ford garage on McHarg Street offering ham sandwiches pies tea coffee and punch. Proceeds will fund equipment for the new church.
Mrs. J A Loftin hosted morning bridge at the Stamford Inn on the mezza nine floor with yellow and red centerpieces. Guests received water bottles as high score awards and a hand painted bon bon dish for top prizes. In the evening the Lof tin home continued with bridge, high score honors to Chas Inglish and Agnes Pender, plus a cut to Betty Raines.
Stamford social column reports a Saturday afternoon party at the Inn honoring Nashville bride Mrs. L. F. Metz. Guests mingled with hostesses Mrs. Bunkley Mrs. Lothard and Mrs. Hudson as Dr. Tiedeman and Migs wore wristlet favors. A festive scene featured cake icing and 42 at Forty-Two Bridge with high scores by Miss Kerereske and Mrs. Porter Whaley.
Mrs J M Youree and Mrs H H Pennington will entertain the Westminster Guild class next Wednesday week at Mrs Pennington's home.
The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist Church Circle No 1 met Monday afternoon with Mrs Connell. After a business session the Bible study was led by Mrs L W Cundiff. The meeting ended with a social hour and a salad course for about 12 guests.
The Central Christian Junior Aid met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Bill Cook as hostess. Mrs. H. P. Austin led devotion. After Bible study a short business session followed. A salad course with grape punch was served to listed guests including Mrs. J. B. Lee Mrs. W. G. Brace Mrs. Hattie Stephens Mrs. Austin and others.
Mrs L E Waite arrived home Sunday night after spending the week in Amarillo attending the Baptist Training School.
A brief item notes Mente is expected to visit her sister Mrs. L. E. Waite on Monday, as part of a family plan.
The Wesley Bible Class and the Dorcas Class hosted Methodist women on Wednesday noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Harrison on North Swenson. A large crowd attended and a lively social afternoon followed.
The Pierian Club hosted an open house Thursday afternoon with members of Stamford Music Club Delphian Club and Mothers' Club plus invited friends as guests.
Deputy Sheriff O D Swenson and wife from Bricksdale visited the American office last Friday. Mrs W P Lyles is ill at home this week. J C Bryant and L E Million traveled to Wichita Falls for J R Cargill funeral. Chas Zug Sr returned from a business trip to South Texas.
A. E. Baker returns from a South Texas business trip. Miss Mable Bryant in charge of Bry ant-Link millinery department was absent Friday due to illness. Advertisements note Star Brand Shoes on sale and Terry's Variety Store offerings.
H Owens and son from the local area visited Stamford on Friday. W T West from east of Stamford also came to town Friday. John Lunn of Bricksdahl visited Stamford Saturday. Mrs N R Winkler of New Light is a patient at the Stamford Sanitarium. Terry's Variety Store promotes a seven day sale starting October 3. Mozelle Parker of Vernon visits Miss Laura Lee Edwards in the city. H Almquist of Ericksdahl attends to business in Stamford, with Mr and Mrs J E Patterson of Ericksdahl also there Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo Forrester is ill at her home. Mr and Mrs M T Wilson of Roby visited the R C Thomas home in the city Saturday.
R. L. Wright and S. P. Smith traveled to Anson on Wednesday for undisclosed business and local engagement.
Mr and Mrs Guy Bryant of Spur have been visiting at the J C and R B Bryant homes in the city.
The Adlington estate in Lancashire recently sold by a corporation to a local businessman hosts a legendary wager from a century ago. A cock fight between birds owned by the lord of the manor and the Earl of Derby reportedly involved stakes of all war mines visible from the hall dining room. The Adlington family, once among the country’s oldest, figures in the tale.
A Texas and Gulf refinements brief argues for a direct Fort Worth line to serve the Plains area, favoring Santa Fe’s route and opposing Denver expansion. It contends a Gulf Western option best consolidates weak roads, preserving a direct Fort Worth link and limiting long consolidation.
One day service for your car on radio battery. Phone 96.
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