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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

8

Jones County Texas to vote on jail and courthouse bonds

Jones County Texas will hold an August 23 1941 election on two propositions. Proposition 1 authorizes 45000 dollars in jail bonds for up to 16 years at 2 percent with tax to pay interest and create a sinking fund. Proposition 2 authorizes 15000 dollars in courthouse repair bonds under the same terms. polling places listed with precinct officers. Notices to be published and posted at least 18 days prior.

Texas Jones Jones County Commissioners’ Court Said County North West Anson J. H. Warren Walter Love Ws. Iy Ympson Tom Brown Nugent School House E. E. Hodges Otto Roberts B. R. Doty Round Mound Schornick Abilene Nugent Route C. F. Hill C. G. Smith McCamant M. M C. B. Jenkins T. E. Goode Ernest Spurgin Sinclair Sinclair School House E. L. Russell L. D. Crumpler H .R. McLaren Nevida I. McDaniel Horveen Avo J. W . Presiding H. E. Culwell Truby Post Offineon Id County J. W. Grogan H. C. Hall, Sr Nell Barkley S. E. Corner Court House Joe Horn Essie Anderson Bruce Foster Benee McGee Corner Court House J. M Sosehee W. B. Warren Rose Fieher Sid G. Castle Stith Merkel Rt. 3 W. S. Burton J. C. Jones R. L. Hudson T. W. Vantreese Lueders Lueders School House O. T. Shipp Homer Hutto Vada Louder L. H. Tonrey Hawley O. C. Gilbreath W. C. Clyburn G. E. Conner East Hamlin City Hall Hamlin John H. Agnew D. J. Herbst Winnie Day Plainview Plainview School House Stamford, Rt. 2 T. J. Treadwell Mose T. Jones Donald H. Potts Golan Golan School House Sylvester Rt. A W. C. Hill A. D. McCain Union Hous Rt. 2 R. M. Bartett Sam Kyle J. M. Hellums Ramlin Said Tate May Lennie Greenway M. Y. Wilson R. H. Campbell Gilbert Smith

Encampment of H D Clubs Held Across Two Counties

The Jones and Stonewall counties Home Demonstration Clubs met July 30 at Leeders Baptist encampment for a two day event. Exhibits and stunts competed with Goodman Willow Creek and Old Glory receiving top prizes. Members reported on short course trips and program plans for 1942.

Jones and Stonewall Counties Baptist Leeders Mess Hall Earl Brown H. J. Hanson W. H. Myatt Goodman Avoca Old Glory Golan J. S. Leonard J. M. Hamilton Willow Creek's Karl Borneaux, Jr Trent H. D. Club Ruth McBride College Station Mildred Prigham Guion Hall Billie Frances Cox Yvonne McGee Jones County Evelyn Manly Onah Jack Sponers Woren C. D. Bingham E. C. Cade Karl Bonneaux Raymond Day Imelda Price Vera Steely Stamford Esther Tredemeyer Glenn Reynolds Avecn Karl Ronneaux W. HH. M Willow Creek Inning Jones Stone Channty Gootman Rowd Chan Tron Hols Anson Willow Creel Ol Glo Ymes Carl Sessum T. E. Reil C. A. Agnew Cerl Hunt Clyde Grice Lynn Flowers Floyd Davis H. F. Carr Roy Herttenberger Bono Herttenbergrer Billie Newman Esther Trodemeyer Rlch Trice Johnny Faye Tipton Yvonne Young Helen Herttenberger Gertie Trice J. F. Newman R. W. Newman Mmes J. H. Windland F. Bricht F. C. Cade H. G. Smith Ervin Uechert Miss Loraine King Ed Bright Robert Manley Kline Manley Evelyn Manley Gay Manley Stith E. H. Thompson D. Sanders Louise Hudson Imogene Hayes Boyd Chapel FE. K. Whittenburg Lee Ward J. P. Cornelius R. L. Milstead Thompson Young J. M. Cook Fred Moore Vesta Newman Anson Walter Love Gilbert Smith Floyd Lynch Abilene Ruth Hamilton Jackie Hamilton

Stemford Police Chief Flournoy Stricken With Heart Attack

George G. Flournoy chief of police in Stemford since 1901 was stricken with a heart attack Monday morning on his way downtown. He returned home, collapsed in the front yard, and was taken to Stemford Sanitarium by Kinney ambulance. His condition remained serious though slightly improved Thursday morning. He had oxygen therapy at times Wednesday and early Thursday.

George G. Flournoy Stemford Stemford Sanitarium Kinney

Two Light Showers Received in Stamford

A hard shower of rain fell Monday night about 7 o clock lasting about 30 minutes and measured 82 inch rainfall. This first rain in weeks benefited farmers. The high temperature dipped briefly then rose again. Light showers Wednesday afternoon added 15 inch.

Stamford

Blossoms in Dust portrays Edna Gladney's baby home work

Greer Garson stars as Mrs Gladney in a Technicolor romance about the Tex as Children's Home and Aid Society founder. The film follows her mission to place thousands of babies in loving homes, from Sherman to Fort Worth, through public support and legislative effort.

Mrs. Chips Mr. Chips Elizabeth Bennett Pride and Prejudice Greer Garson Merto Goldwyn-Mayer State Theater Edna Gladney Fort Worth Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society Beth Miss Garson Mrs. Gladneyvy Spencer Ven Edward J. Flanagan Walter Pidgeon Miss Garson Sam Gladney Edna Kahley Gibson Sherman Texas Technicolor, Us

Red headed Miss Garson cradles a red headed baby

A vivid description highlights Miss Garson with striking red hair holding a red headed infant this scene emphasizes dramatic color and character focus.

Miss Garson

Chinese Cook with American Slang Used, Maude Allen as Housekeeper

A Chinese cook known for integrating American slang works alongside Maude Allen who serves as a broom-wielding housekeeper. The pair appear in a domestic labor scene highlighting cultural blend and humor.

Maude Allen

Secret Valley Stars Richard Arlen in Harold Bell Wright Western

Richard Arlen leads in Secret Valley a Harold Bell Wright outdoor screen drama opening Friday at the State Theatre. The story pits hard-riding ranchers against racketeers with Virginia Grey as a runaway bride, a stampede, federal help, and a climactic rescue.

Richard Arlen Harold Bell Wright New West Arlen Virginia Grey Miss Grey Jack Mulhall Norman Willis Sid Saylor Russell Hicks Willie Fung

Cards of Thanks for Kindness after Our Loss

In grateful acknowledgement to all who offered acts of kindness during our bereavement for our dear little one and to Kinney Funeral Home for their efforts. May God bless each of you. Be and Mrs. J. T. Lemons and family. Regena Fay Lemons. many others as listed.

Kinney Funeral Home Father J. T. Lemons Regena Fay Lemons J. C. Turley W. L. Turley T. J. Casner Cornelia Turley L. O. Cavitt W. D. Campbell Harvey Norman Clyde Lemons Vernon Lemons Aileen Holloway Gerald Billy Norman Ed Spears

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