Aluminum Drive To Be Continued Through Monday
The aluminum collection drive continues through Monday with a red bin on the northwest square corner for town residents to drop old pots and pans. Anson will transport the aluminum, and Floyd Lynch has mailed 2,500 letters to Jones county farmers urging participation. The drive is a joint effort by the American Legion Recreation department Chamber of Commerce and Stamford city, aided by Boy Scouts in uniform collecting aluminum citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Floyd Lynch
Jones County
American Legion
Recreation Department
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Stamford
Recreation Center
Tommy Rector
C. M. Francis
Warren B. Tayman
Joe E. Smith
Barrow Furniture Company
C. R. Taylor
Roy Duke
Duke Appliance Co
Bobby Huston
Joe Cannon
Troop 40
Change Made in Blue Stamp Food List for August
The August Blue Stamp Foods list adds fresh fruits such as pears plums peaches apples oranges and prunes along with fresh vegetables corn meal shell exis and a range of flours. Pork and pork lard are omitted from August. some July items are removed in specified regions. The revised list covers August 1 to 31 across Stamp Plan areas.
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Fami
Wes Can
Billie Cearles
Dallas
Texas
Dallas County
Houston
Harris County
Memphis
Tennessee
Shelby County
New Orleans
Louisiana
Orleans
Brit
Golf Tournament to Open at Anson Aug 8
Plans are under way for an invitation golf tournament in Anson on August 8 9 and 10 at the nine hole grass-green course. Qualifying rounds end on the 8th and the tournament starts that day. Entertainment includes a swimming party and a barbecue. The course, finished in 1939, is in its best shape. Invitations go out to leading golfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reecal
Anson
Feris Resigns Army Commission Returns to Stamford Post
B W Feris resigns his commission as first lieutenant and returns to Stamford. The resignation is effective July 28 and he will resume duties as senior clerk at the Stamford post office next Monday. He served with Company K, 142nd Infantry, and has been at Camp Bowie since federal service began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Feris
Stamford
Feris
142Nd Infantry
Camp Bowie
Bowie
Swift at Camp Polk joins Third Armoured Division
Douglas Swift son of Mr and Mrs W M Swift of this city is at Camp Polk Louisiana as a member of the Third Armoured Bayou Blitz Division assigned to Headquarters Detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Swift
Camp Polk
George Douglas Swift
W. M. Swift
Third Armoured
USO Drive Continues in Stamford to Reach Goal
An intensive Stamford USO drive continues this week after last Friday’s effort failed to meet the $500 target. A. M. Conant, chairman, urged contributions through committee members or by leaving funds at the Stamford American or with Mr. Conant. He thanked all volunteers and donors for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organization
Stamford
A. M. Conant
Mr. Conant
Stamford American
Food Stamp Issuing Schedule for Stamford August
The August schedule shows Stamford issuing days each Wednesday from 9 30 am to 3 30 pm at the old Moran Street school. Anson office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to noon Saturdays. The office closes August 29 and 30. Citizens must bring identification to purchase stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Moran Street
Anson
Homer Brelsford
Jeges County
Legion Auxiliary Benefit Party For British Relief
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a benefit party Thursday night August 7 at the home economics cottage. Proceeds aid British war relief. forty two and bridge games and refreshments are planned. Building air conditioned and inviting with free will offerings. Auxiliary meets Monday night with Mrs. R A Fuqua to sew for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Britjan
R. A. Fuqua
Red Cross
County to Send Four Selectees August 15
State Selective Service Headquarters announced the Army’s twenty second call for 1,221 white trainees to be delivered for induction on August 12 13 14 and 15. The Jones County Local Board was called for four white men to be sent on August 15 to Fort Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Selective Service Headquarters
Army
Jones County
Fort Sam Houston
Mayor Urges Weeds Cut on Vacant Stamford Lots
Stamford Mayor C. M. Francis appeals to residents and nonresidents alike to cut weeds on vacant lots, citing fire hazards from hot dry weather. He praises those who have already cleared lots and urges continuing cooperation to protect lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Francis Weadnesday
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Francis
Mrs J H Skiles Injured When Car Overturns
Mrs J H Skiles was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when the car she rode in overturned between Stamford and the New Hope community. Her pelvis was broken in two places and she suffered a leg injury. She is under treatment at Stamford Sanitarium. Daughter Jimmie Ruth Skiles drove the car. others were unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Skiles
Stamford
New Hope
Jimmie Ruth Skiles
Jamie Chandler Returns Home From Camp
Jamie Chandler came home Tuesday from a summer camp in Sondia Mountain 30 miles south of Albuquerque New Mexico. The trip featured ideal weather and scenery with recreation. Jamie studied copper craft Christian storytelling astronomy and photography for vocational honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Chandler
Sondia Mountaiin
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Jamie
Jones County Cotton Crop Insurance Details 1942
Jones County cotton farmers may insure 50 or 75 percent of their average yield under the 1942 crop insurance program. C. H. Young, chairman of the Jones County Committee, explains that premiums and yields are based on lint cotton and county cropless history. Premiums are paid with a commodity note, payable in cotton or cash, with penalties from indemnities if not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
C. H. Young
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Washington
AAA
Young
Coten
Nazarene Church to Hold Revival This Week
The Nazarene Church will open a revival meeting next Thursday night August 7 led by Pastor Rev. Sam J. King with local help. A new church painting was finished Tuesday as part of improvements since Pastor King arrived. Membership and Sunday school enrollment have grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nazarene Church
Sam J. King
Mr. King
Kinney Couple Returns From Extensive Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs J H Kinney returned Saturday night from a lengthy vacation covering Canada and many US states. They started July 27 visiting Little Rock Memphis Mt Vernon Illinois St Louis Cubs game in St Louis and Boston. They traveled Cleveland Niagara Falls Port Huron Hamilton London Michigan Chicago Stillwater Oklahoma and Oklahoma City before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kinney
Canada
United States
Little Rock
Memphis
Mt Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Kinney
G. White, Jr
St. Louis
Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Niagra Falls
Hamilton
London
Port Huron
Michigan
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Boston
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Oklahoma City
Tour of County to Inspect 4-H Calves Scheduled Friday
A half day tour of Jones county 4-H beef calves on feed will be held Friday August 1 starting at 8 30 a m from the Anson courthouse. Participants visiting calves include Jack Tarpley Noodlehorn Club one calf Fred Donald Hudson Anson one calf F W Poe Hamlin three calves Wayne Ashburn Hanna five calves William Brigham Tuxedo three calves and James Brigham Tuxedo one calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Floyd Lynch
Anson
Jack Tarpley
Fred Donald Hudson
F. W. Poe Hamlin
Wayne Ashburn
Hanna
William Brigham
James Brigham
Hudspeth and McDaniel Return from Dallas and Fort Worth
Miss Sarah Hudspeth and Mrs. Walter McDaniel returned Saturday from Dallas and Fort Worth where they spent a week viewing new fall merchandise and purchasing for the B. and H. store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hudspeth
Walter McDaniel
Dallas
Fort Worth
B. and H
L Schwarz & Co Store Moves to New Building
L Schwarz and Company completes moving from the old location to a new north side square site. The store will open Friday morning with a formal opening date to be announced later. The Kinney Building houses Kinney Furniture on its second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schwarz & Company
Louis Rosenwasser
O. A. Kinney
L. Schwarz and Company
Stamford Tunnell Family Reunion Draws Dallas to Comanche Park
Stamford residents attended the fourth Bruce Tunnell family reunion at Comanche City Park on July 19 20 with 10 participants. A central noon picnic featured long white tables and a large group of relatives from Fort Worth Dallas Loraine Hico Abilene Roscoe San Marcos Levelland and other Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Bruce-Tunnell
Comanche City Park
Jesse White
J. W. Rney
Smyer
J. G. Bruce
Robert Bruce
Worth Bruce
J. M. Bruce
Duane Bruce
Loraine
Clarence Edminston
Edwin Lund
S. R. Shook
Dallas
Earl Tunnell
Tahoka
N. Tunnell
Levelland
Cora McGuire
San Marcos
Campbell Murrell
Abilene
W. B. Copeland
Lubbock
Bush Kearney
Leon Junction
Gladys Duval
Roscoe
Columbus Bowman
Charley Williams
D. W. Tunnel
J. M. Bowman
Comanche
W. J. Barlow
Coalinga
California
G. A. ‘Tunnell
Stephensville
Fred Tunnell
Cross ‘Plains
J. A. John
Ranger
John [Steele
Blanche Redwine
Luella McCann
Hanford
Calif
Charley Prescott
Camp Bowie
Legion Officers for New Year Installed
Vernon D. Hart Post American Legion installed new officers led by post commander C. R. Taylor who served in the 138th Field Artillery in the Thirty-Sixth Division and discharged April 4, 1919. Roy Duke became service officer while Dr. Almus Blackwell and A. M. Conant took other appointive roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Taylor
Vernon D. Hart
American Legion
Taylor
United States Army
138Rd Field Artillery
Roy Duke
Almus Blackwell
A. M. Conant
Stamford High Band Instructor Inducted into Military Service
Walter Daugherity, former band instructor at Stamford High School, has been inducted into military service this summer and will not return to teach this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Daugherity
Stamford High School
Byron Lewis Plans Duplex on East Reynolds Street
Byron Lewis and George Smith are tearing down the former G W Bennett home at 807 East Reynolds to build a two duplex residence with four rooms each, private entrances, two garages, and separate living spaces. Chris Jones has the contract. occupancy targeted for September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bennett
East
Reynolds Street
Chris Jones
Bud Knowles
Symonds Place
J. M. Bennett
Oliver Street
Forrest Gambill to Teach Band Music in Chillicothe
Forrest Gambill son of Mr and Mrs W T Gambill of this city will leave Friday for Chillicothe where he has accepted a position as band teacher He will open a summer band school for the coming term He will teach high school and elementary bands allied subjects and a class in Business Administration He earned a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of music from Hardin Simmons University in June and July respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Gambill
W. T. Gambill
Chillicothe
Gambill
Hardin-Simmons University
Retail Grocers Praised for Food Stamp Compliance
Jones county grocers were praised for 100 percent cooperation with the Food Stamp Plan during a Stamford visit by Joe H. Brown of the Surplus Marketing Administration. He commended merchants for strictly observing stamp handling rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Joe H. Brown
Surplus Marketing Administration
Stamford
Brown
Insect Field Days Set Across Jones County
A series of county field days will study insect control and seed storage across Jones County communities from August 4 to August 8. County agent Floyd Lynch notes the need to identify pest stages and control timing and urges participants to bring attention to seed preservation for potential shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Lueders
Ericksdahl
Floyd Lynch
Lynch
Boyds
Housing shortage topic for Stamford breakfast club
Stamford Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Stamford Inn on Wednesday morning August 6 will discuss solutions to the housing shortage. Charlie Green of C says W. B. Tayman, Chamber president, will preside and lead the discussion. Houses and apartments are needed for Air Corps Training Detachment families and students returning for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Stamford Inn
Charlie Green
W. B. Tayman
Air Corps
Green
James Alton Knowles Dies in Houston at 6
James Alton Knowles son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Knowles died in Houston at 3 20 am after meningitis. He would have been 7 in August and his body will be shipped to Stamford arriving Friday at 2 pm. He was a first grade pupil at Reynolds Street Elementary. The family home is in Stamford with father in Company K 132nd 4 Infantry at Camp Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alton Knowles
Conrad Knowles
Houston
Stamford
Katy
Kinney Funeral Home
James Alton
Reynolds Street
Lf2nd4
Camp Bowie
Knowles
Kenneth Farr
Robert
T. H. Harrison
Poste
J. M. Knowles
Pace Named Manager of Lamesa Walker-Smith Wholesale
Harry Pace promoted to manager of the Walker-Smith Grocery Company wholesale house in Lamesa effective August 1. He has been a salesman from the Stamford branch for several years. The Pace family plans to relocate to Lamesa and join local community life, Mrs. Pace active in PTA work. Betty and Nancy Pace will attend local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pace
Walker-Smith Grocer Company
Lamesa
Stamford
Pace
Betty
Nancy
P.T. A. Work
Stamford Duchess crowns at DeLeon Peach Watermelon Festival
Katheryne Spencer Stamford Duchess represented Stamford at the Peach and Watermelon Festival in DeLeon. She helped crown the queen on Wednesday night, attended a reception and dance, with escort John Robert Adcock of De Leon. The festival ran through Saturday as Katheryne and her mother visited Dublin after departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryne Spencer
Howard Spencer
Stamford
DeLeon
Katheryne
John Robert Adcock
de Leon
Dublin
Schools to Open Probably Sept 8
Stamford Public Schools will open September 8 under the present plan though the board has not officially set the date. The article notes uncertainty but indicates a fall start is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Public Schools
Board of Education
Busy Bee Club of Avoca Spends Day At Sewing Room
Four generations of an Avoca family attended the Red Cross sewing room with thirteen Busy Bee Club members and a visiting Needle and Thimble Club crew from Stamford. Volunteers learned cutting and sewing basics while others collected foil from Payne Bros. and a 10 year old Mexican boy nicknamed Penny helped with cigarette pack foil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Red Cross
Busy Bee Club of
Needle and Thimble Club
Stamford
W. P. Lyles
Payne Bros
Methodist Indies
American Legion Auxiliary
Bomar Heights
First Baptist Church prepares September revival
The First Baptist Church schedules a September revival with Rev. Dick O’Brien teaching a study on With Christ After the Lost for primary officers and teachers. He will also lead a Monday morning class for women and interested members at 10 a.m. The Homemakers Class lawn party August 24 at W. C. Pratt’s home advances the extension department and prospective members. Training union topics in August prepare members for the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dick O’brien
W. C. Pratt
Stamford Child Wins First in Baby Show
Sandra Ann Sorrell, age 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Sorrell of Stamford, won first prize in the baby contest at Anson County Phoneer Festival in Jones County. The young contestant is described as a dainty little miss with blonde curls and blue eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Ann Sorrell
Wilburn Sorrell
Anson
Sandra Ann
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Hitler
Legion Auxiliary
Party
J. H. Kinneys
L. Schwarz & Co
Tunnell
Legion
Byron Lewis
E. Reynolds
Calvin O. Bell
Ball Park
James Wells
Gaston Hemnpeche
Adell Anders
Dorothy
Betty Herpeche
Dempsey West
Odell Anders
Dorothy Herpeche
Lucky 13
Mrs. Ivy
Harmon Perk
Lucky 18
Johnnie Herpeche
Oliver School
Bell
Chillicothe School
Ace
Lamesa House
Walker-Smith
Duchess
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