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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
5
The Westminster Guild met Wednesday at Mrs. H. H. Pennington’s McHarg avenue home with Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. J. M. Youree as joint hostesses. Members enjoyed social time and needlework followed by a salad course. Guests included Mrs. E. B. Harris and Miss Sallie Smith.
The Stamford Music Club held its first meeting of the year in the Carnerie Library club room. Executive Committee members acted as hostesses and formed the receiving line at the entrance. Mrs Phy served fruit punch to guests.
The High School Choral Club led by Stella Doak performs two numbers with readings by Mrs. Doyle Middleton. In a business session the club voted to add a nursery, raise dues, join Reciprocity Day events in Haskell, and appointed a resolutions committee.
Dorcas class of St John’s M E Church met Wednesday at 3 30 PM at Mrs R H Nesbitt home. Hostesses were Mrs R H Nesbitt Mrs George Smith Mrs Earl Vaughn Mrs Doyle Middleton and Mrs W P McDonald. Halloween decor theme used and refreshments of marshmallow whip and cake served.
The Wesley and Dorcas Bible Classes of St John’s Sunday School hosted a reception for Methodist ladies at the W L Harrison home on September 29. Guests were welcomed by Mrs. R L Wright and included teachers and officers, with a program of violin and vocal solos, readings, and piano duet performances.
Mildred Smith, honored guest of the Methodist church, returned from India and received the guest book as a token of esteem. The refreshment committee, led by Mrs. L. P. Hepler and others, served a salad plate with iced tea while several young helpers assisted. A large group of church ladies enjoyed the Sunday School Class hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Donald Fosterling hosted a Sunday gathering at their Midway home to honor Mr and Mrs Will Hines guests at the Mr Dungan home in Post community. Mrs Hines is Mr Dungan's sister and many neighbors from Haskell and surrounding areas attended. A noon dinner followed and the group enjoyed the day as the Hines, formerly of New Hope, Texas County, travel to California to visit their children.
The Pierian Club welcomed about 175 friends to a Thursday afternoon house gathering with a green and white decor. A reception at the club room preceded a program featuring readings and musical numbers by members, followed by a salad course.
The Library Board and City Council held a banquet at the Stamford Inn Thursday night. Mee Keve Reon left Thursday morning for Weatherford Mineral Wells Dallas and Corsicana to attend the Wireless Here meeting in Weatherford starting next Sunday.
The Central Christian church missionary society met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. T. Browning as hostesses. Mrs. J. E. Montgomery led the lesson on tithing. Sandwiches tea and cake were served to Mrs. Russell Morrison Mrs. J. E. Montgomery Vic. Bill Cook Mrs. A. F. E. Baker Mere J. B. Lee Mrs. H. P. Austin Mrs. F. E. Pace Mrs. D. K. Lyon and Mrs. M. B. Harrs.
St Luke s Protestant Episcopal auxiliary held a Monday meeting at the church with Mrs J R Sledge presiding and Mrs Arthur Reed leading the missionary study. A good attendance and active discussion followed as the group filed into the regular hour in a reported cordial gathering.
Arnold Douthitt of Stamford marries Miss Jean Woodward of Los Angeles in El Paso last Friday. Douthitt, a prominent local cotton dealer, and his wife are staying at the Inn.
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