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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
2
Avoca residents take leisure trips with extended social visits across Texas and New Mexico. Local families attend gatherings in Stamford Abilene and Bartlesville while others visit relatives in Colorado City Big Spring and Six Flags trips wrap a busy period for the community.
Sunday guests at the E. D. Watts home included Brother and Mrs. Van Gouthe of Merkel. Brother Gouthe delivered the pud pit message at Avoca Baptist Church. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Rister and Joel and Mrs. Mamie Lindsey.
A list of hospital patients includes Oscar Morgan and others across multiple towns. The article also notes fabrics becoming more supple and drapable with emphasis on textured yarns, and a swing back to classic weaves with a silky homespun and napped look per Mrs. Mary Y. Newberry, Jones County Home Demonstration Agent.
Cotton is identified as the most versatile and useful of all textile fibers in the discussion of materials and fabric applications.
Practical sewing tips cover making soft slippers from a cotton washcloth a reversible towel into a pocket apron and a tablecloth from bandana squares. Guidance on zippers lint prevention denim care and a tiny pin cushion made from a spool offer quick craft ideas.
James Doyle Fudge son of Mr and Mrs F D Fudge of Avoca is home on leave from McConnell AFB Kansas. He will visit until August 19 then depart for Korat Royal Thai AFB Thailand where he will be stationed for 12 months. He is a 1966 Avoca High School graduate and serves as a munitions and weapons specialist in the Air Force.
Stamford American shows publisher names Stam ford station address 124 East Hamilton St Stamford Texas T954 and notes second class matter entry August 11 1924 at Stam ford post office under the act of March 3 1870 The Stamford Leader consolidated with American July 1 1961 and offers subscription rates Texas four dollars per year six months outside Texas two dollars per six months five dollars per year for non Texas residents
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