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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1925

Page

3

Tuxedo Windy Day Reflections and Local Notices

Windy weather and dust sweep through Tuxedo as farmers await rain. Sunday church services and a funeral in Avoca share space with community updates on Mildred French and Mildred Williams operations in Dallas. Visitors flock to hear Rev. Hogg in Stamford and news of local moves, birthdays, and neighbors gathering at homes fill this Prairie Dog bulletin.

Brother Short Methodist Church Avoca Mildred French Dallas Barther Hogg Stamford Myrtle Carlton Spring Creek Myrtle Clarence Binnicker Corinth John Little R. T. Harvick Paul Galey Hogg A. J. French Mildred J. E. England Daddy Gene Bertha Appling Rev. Hogg J. H. Braswell D. J. Meads Virgil Pierce Hose Mack Harwell Ed Saddler M. W. Jackson Plains

Local notes from Berry Hill and surrounding area

Vivian Sybil and Clinton Delshaw returned home to Mart Texas after four months away. Jack Wilson of Olney visited his brother Gordon. The Nichols of Rockdale called on Mr and Mrs C H McAlister. A dance was held at John McCowans and another at Cyrus Reeves. A rain fell late Wednesday evening.

Gordon Wilson Olney Texas Gina Williams Jack Bounds Swans Chapel H. McAlister Red Rose Vivian Sybil Clinton Delshaw Mart Jack Wilson Gordon andMs. Nicholas Rockdale C. H. McAlister John McCowan Cyrus Reeves

Spring Creek Community Note Weathers Rain and Visits

The weekly note from Spring Creek reports general well being after rain. Mr and Mrs Clark welcome their visiting parents. Mr and Mrs Christian visit sister Mrs Rhodes and spend time with Mrs Johnson near Pleasant Valley. Several neighbors plan travel to Waco and back.

Mrs. Clark Mrs. Christian Mrs. Rhodes Johnson Near Pleasant Valley Christian Clark Kutach Pustrovsky Waco Elizabeth Culwell Windell Nash Loree Clark

Resolutions of Respect for J. T. Shelton

Stamford Lodge No. 853 A F and A M adopts resolutions honoring brother J T Shelton. The pledge recalls his upright Masonry, expresses sorrow for his death, and requests copies be printed and sent to the family. The committee includes H G Andrews D K Lyon and A Upshaw with W M Dallas Southard and Secretary W T Phillips. Old papers for sale noted.

Stamford A. F A. M J. T. Shelton Brother Shelton Shelton J. T. She'ton H. G. Andrews D. K. Lyon A. Upshaw Stamford Lodge Dallas Southard W. M. W. T. Phillips T. A Upshaw A. D

Bronze Slippers Lead to Romance at Mary Ellen Party

Mary Ellen O'Hagen's bronze slippers spark a year of flirtation and a surprise match at a party. A bench meeting with a returning soldier turns into true romance when she is chosen as guest of honor, proving fate can rewrite plans and hearts.

Littl Mary Ellen O’hagen Mary Ellen Prince of Wales Marien Caroline Murphy Carrie Tom Eldridge Tom Mary Billee Sue Parker Dad Misa Legion France Sue West Mary Klien Tom Elidridge Caroline Ahindig Mary Ehien O'Hagen the O'Hagens Prince of Walea Mummie

Fraternal Resolution on Death of W. B. Johnson

The Stamfordee No 853 A F and A M records the passing of W. B. Johnson on March 4 1925. The committee notes his diligent lodge service and character, extends sympathy to his family, and urges remembrance of his virtues and steadfast faith as they honor his memory.

W. B. Johnson Brother Johnson

Change in Schedule of Wichita Valley Trains April 1st

Change in Schedule of Wichita Valley Trains April 1st lists arrival and departure times for several trains including No 5 No 1 No 2 and No 8 with specific morning and evening slots. It also mentions floor varnishes from Brazelton Lumber Company and an item about the First Baptist W M A with Mrs M J Booth leading sessions on the book In Royal Service at Simmons College Abilene.

Wichita Valley First Baptist W. M. A First Baptist Church M. J. Booth Simmons College Abilene Fannie FE. S. Hack

Community Club Meetings Shape Busy Week in Avoca and Stamford

In Avoca the Circle No 2, chaired by Mrs J W Dehoney, hosted noon sessions on Monday with Mrs H A Carter FE L Howard and Tom Elliott serving. A Tuesday picnic lunch followed a highly instructive study. In Stamford the group referred to as The American met at 4 PM with W M A activities noted.

Circle No 2 J. W. Dehoney Meadames H. A. Carter FE. L. Howard Tom Elliott Ooth W M. A Avoca

Mrs. Peckham Returns Home From City Visit

Mrs. H. W. Peckham, who has been visiting her son PF. W. Peckham and family, has returned to her Fort Worth home.

H. W. Peckham PF. W. Peckham Fort Worth

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Tuxedo Shirwir-Williams Paints Gambill Bros Brazelton Lumber Company Berry Hill Haskell Co Western Newspaper Union G. S. Landers Hudson Sweetwater Yates Drug Store Lubbock Big Spring San Angelo Red Ball Joyland Theatre Carl Laemmle Hoot Gibson the Ridin’ Kid Powder River H. H. Knibbs Universal-Gibson Ford Fordson Lincoln
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