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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
4
The Stamford American published by Cleburne Huston editor and owner appears weekly. The paper lists office at 114 East Hamilton Street and an annual subscription price of 1.00 in advance. It notes second class matter entered August 19, 1924 at Stamford Texas post office under March 3, 1879 act.
The Delphian Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. W. M. Harlan presiding. Mrs. Perry Smith entertained with a prettily appointed 42 party last Friday.
Mrs Hugh Astin entertained a number of her friends at bridge on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mrs R B Bryant hosted the Merry Wives with a prettily appointed party on Thursday afternoon. Mrs W B Harrison hosts the Kolonial Kard Klub at her home today.
Miss Katheryn Lyles and Miss Margaret Lyles have issued invitations for a Halloween party to be held tonight. The event promises festive costumes and social entertainment for guests in the local community setting.
Misses Patsy Durrett Edna Haynie and Josephine Gardner will entertain with a Hallowe en party Saturday evening at the home of J O Moore on North Swenson.
Halloween night event by the Junior Christian Endeavor will be held at seven o'clock Saturday evening at the Christian church with a festive party for members and friends.
Mrs O P Harlan and Mrs C B Gray will host a bridge party Saturday evening at the Harlan residence. Hosts plan to showcase seasonally rich colors and clever entertaining touches for a festive, stylish gathering.
Little Miss Dorothy Bell Kilpatrick celebrated her fifth birthday on Monday with family and friends.
An afternoon event from 4 to 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Kilpatrick featured Halloween favors of apples and lolly pops for young guests. Refreshments of hot chocolate and cake were served to a list of children including Billy Green Anna Katherine McNabb Ruth Gamblin Joyce Gamblin W. D. Rhea Jr J W Neville Durwood Neville Nancy Chapman Billy Adams Mary Louise Gandy Tommy Griggs Frances Pruitt and Master Charles Howard Kilpatrick.
At a recent Pierian Club meeting last Thursday afternoon an excellent program explored Swift Defoe Addison and Steele with each participant presenting their subject without a paper. Mrs J H Rutherford led the session with assistants Miss Ross Mrs Raméy Mrs Geo Pryorand Mrs Reese Pratt and Mrs Péyér contributed papers on Addison and Steele and a round table discussion covered Gulliver's Travels.
Tuesday evening the Royal Neighbors and families held a Hallowe en party at the Odd Fellows hall. Ghosts and witches roamed the decorated hall as guests enjoyed contests games and a musical program. Eight witches served refreshments from black pots on tripods while each guest visited the pots and masked attendees joined in the festivities.
The Stamford American launches a sales contest awarding a Buick Six Touring car and other prizes for subscription sales. Prizes go to top vote earners with credits issued for new or renewed subscriptions, and bonuses extend to late starters under set vote schedules.
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