Private Fliers Meeting Draws Reservations Across State
Reservations arrive from Houston Fort Worth Dallas Waxahachie and other points for the Texas Private Fliers Association Western party meeting to be held Saturday. Gene Prewit chairs advance ticket sales while Pete Andrews is on vacation. Tickets for barbecue and dance are $1 each. Stamford participants are expected and planes arrive Saturday afternoon from across Texas. reception at Avledse Field and barn dance at Roundup hall amid Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallas
Waxahachie
Western Party
Texas Private Fliers Association
W. HH. Lewis
Gene Prewit
Pete Andrews
Javeees
Jack Norman
Stamford
Petits Allver Texas
Avledse Field
Unl Vp. m
Stamford Chamber of Commercce
Jaycees
Interest Greets Youth Caravan at Methodist Church
Enthusiasm surrounds the Youth caravan at St. John's Methodist Church with 45 attendees and an enrollment of 30 youths and 25 adults. Friday marks the final day with evening activities after supper. Morning workshops create recreational equipment and worship centers for a late service, as the group returns home to Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
St. John’s Methodist Church
Haskell Woman 93 Celebrates Birthday With Reunion
Mrs. W. H. Crawford of Haskell, a pioneer, marked her 93rd birthday on August 3 with a family reunion. Daughters Lily Crawford, C McBeta, Fr. EB Burgess, L Young attended from Haskell Thermopolis Houston Littleton. Sons Sam Crawford Stamford and John Crawford Haskell. Also present were Smith of Maskell and Lawson Smith of Duncan, and other relatives from Ham, Stamford, and Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Crawford
Haskell
Lily Crawford
C. McBeta
Thermopolis
EB. Burgess
Littleton, Cole
L. Young
Houston
Sam Crawford
Stamford
John Crawford
Mr. Smith
Maskell
Lawson Smith
Duncan
Oklo
Gnas Crawford
Jimiy
Ham
Maurice Craword
Madison
Kathleen
Horace Criford
Local Kindergarten Opens September 6 at Vassar Street
A new kindergarten will open September 6 run by Mrs. Ernest Boss and Mrs. W A Thompson at 27 Vassar Street. The class will enroll four and five year olds in limited numbers with a dedicated room and nursery play area. Both organizers are Stamford graduates and college trained teachers, members of the Association for Childhood Education, with recent nursery and kindergarten work in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Boss
W. A. Thompson
Thetosse
Vassar Street
Thompson
Towne
Stamford High Seven
Th Association For
Bosse
San Angelo
American Publisher To Press Convention
Rey M. Craig publisher of the Stamford American and the Stamford Gender and Mrs. Craig will attend the West Texas Press Association in Del Rio on Friday and Saturday. Mr Craig, a director of the Association, will take part on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey M. Craig
Stamford American
Stamford
Craig
West Texas Press
del Rio
Birth Announcement for Mrs Bandeen’s Daughter
Congratulations to Mrs. Bob Bandeen on the birth at Stamto Sanitarium Wednesday of a daughter weighing eight pounds. She is the former Annette Catherine Carothers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3 Carothers. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Bandeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Orn
M ‘Irs
Bob Bandeen
Stamto Sanitarium
Ra * Csern
Annette Catthea
Carothers
D. A. Bandese
Abdene
New Auto Store Manager Moves Family to Stamford
Mr and Mrs Lynn Johnson and their daughters Lynette and Nancy Jean relocate from Fort Worth to Stamford. Johnson buys Western Auto Associate Store from W G Morris who ran it 12 years. He has served 19 years with the KT railroad and plans to settle locally, joining church and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Johnson
Lynette
Nancy Jean
Stamford
Fort Worth
Johnson
Western Auto
W. G. Morris
Johnsons
Jimmy Cox Enlists in Army Air Force at Abilene
Jimmy Cox, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Z A Cox, left for Abilene to enlist in the Army Air Forces. He will be sent to San Antonio. A Stamford high school graduate and former Stamford American employee, Cox was guest of honor at a Buie Park picnic where he received a Dopp kit as a farewell gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Cox
Abilene
Air Forces
San Antonio
Cox
Stamford High School
Stamford American
Buie Park
Roy M. Craig
Daugners
Celeste
Bernadette
Clifford BR. Thomas Andons
Bill and Pick
Jimmy Coy
BP. Hatfield
Geneva Viere
Robbie Nel Sanders
Nuancy Laender
Neal Gleaton
Bobby Hamilton
AbUene
Mabry Calvin
City Boys Tournament Finals Set Next Week
The city championship finals will decide the top boys basketball team after Tuesday and Wednesday games. Wise Chapel will play the winner of Avoca versus Stamford Paul Davis, with Wise Chapel advancing after beating Aspermont and Avoca defeating Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonth
Wise Chapel
Aveca
Paul Pavis
Stamford
Hamlin
Aspermont
Joe Davis Eagles
Avoca
Stamford Boys
Paul Davis
New Hope
Aspermonth
Legion Auxiliary Elects Delegates to State Convention
The American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall elected delegates for the state convention to be held in Corpus Christi on September 12 13 and 14. Delegates chosen include Mrs. McDaniel president Mines McDaniel Guy R. R King Ben Weeks C B Smith Roy Duke J RB Tabor Kudley Duncan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Jo Lemons
Zula Isaac
Lennie Cornelius
C. Allen
Aubrey Smith
George Kinney
Ayenuat Za
Four Year Old Mollie Pritchard Dies of Leukemia
Mollie Jean Pritchard, four, daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Pritchard of Tuxedo, died Tuesday at 1 p.m. after a battle with leukemia. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at Tuxedo Baptist Church with Rev. Moreland officiating. Survived by parents, two brothers Bill and Edwin, and three sisters Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Pritcherd, all of Stamford area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Jean Pritchard
Clyde P. Pritchard
Tuxedo Baptist Counech
Piet Moreland
Hass
Stamferd
Binal
Texedo
Faonperl Howe
Mollie
Bill
Edwin Kitehard
Civden
Phillips
Helen Stephens
Crerry Kay Priteherd
Stamford
J. HW. Rive
Hamlin
New Owners Take Over City Cab Firm
EF Cox and son Lloyd Cox have bought City Cab, taking over management late last week and adding two late model cars to the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Cox
Lloyd Cox
City Cab Wood
Get Rid of All Insects Before Storing Grain Warns County Agent
County agent warns farmers to prepare grain storage by cleaning bins and spraying with a 49 percent hot solution to kill larvae and weevils from last year. After storage, monitor for infestations and use a six gallon per lily bushels fumigant of ethylene dichloride and carbon tetrachloride if pests appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
It’s a Girl for Mr and Mrs Jack Hines of Lubbock
Mr and Mrs Jack Hines of Lubbock are parents of a girl named Neledy Joy Saumter born on April 9. The baby weighed six pounds nine and a half ounces. Mrs Hines is the former Rosemary Link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Ines
Lubbock
Saumnter
Neledy Joy
Acre 9
Hines
Rosemary Link
Harvest of Maize Under Way in Stamford Area
Harvest of maize is underway in the Stamford area with limited marketing. Quality is good and grain is dry due to dryness. Market price stands at 1.70 dollars. Jones county has 185000 acres of maize this year, about percent less than last year’s. Yield varies from light to 2500 pounds per acre, with an average near 1000 pounds. In Stamford vicinity yields are lower east and west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Jones County
H.C. Stanley
Stanley Sid
Man Injured When Auto Hit by Train Is Improving
J. W. Chandler, a car passenger, was injured when his auto was struck by a MKT train near Avoca on Sunday. He has been moved to the family residence in New Hope community and shows improvement though remains uncomfortable. His wife and two daughters from Port Worth and Spar attend, with no bones broken and the diver uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Chandler
MKT
Avoca
New Hoe
Mere. Ray Scott
Port Warath
Guy Rare
Spar
Chandler
Charlotte
Stamford
Mrs Ralph Ross and Children Take Scooter Trip
Mrs Ralph Ross and her children R D ave 19 and Donna Kaye ran a motor scooter trip to Sweetwater and back last week. They left early Monday and reached Sweetwater at 10 20 am. The journey took about three hours each way and cost 37 cents going plus 25 cents returning. They visited Mrs Ross' grandmother Mrs J T Purdy and aunt Mrs J H Timmons. They plan more trips before school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Ralph Ross
R. D
Ave
Donna Kaye
Tan
Missionary to Speak to Local Baptist Group
Rev James A Lunsford a Brazil missionary now on furlough will address the Woman's Missionary Society at the First Pontist church Monday at 10 a m Mrs Civorey Smith mission chairman announced The program will feature music by Fra do Vieiras and take place in the south and west wing of the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Lunsford
Brazil
United States
Woman's Missonirs Society
Mra Civorey Smith
Fra Do Vieiras
Dinner event gathers Gulf Cooperation reps in Texas
About 20 men attended a steak dinner at the Halack Bar Tuesday night with J. Rh Paes distributor and Douglas Heary in charge. Representatives came from Anson Hamlin Aspermont Lueders and Stamford to discuss Gulf Cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf OF
Peenta
Hiiack
J. Rh Paes
API Douglas Heary
Abilene
Galf
Anson, Hamlin
Aspermont
Lueders
Stamford
127 Boys and Girls Complete Swim Training as Pool Closes
Summer recreation swim program wraps Friday instructor Mrs Bennett reports 127 youths trained in three classes 27 intermediate 69 beginners 9 am class 10 am class. Tests underway Friday. several named students and retirees listed among those advancing or completing requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John Bennett
Bennett
Marvin Glenn
Jerry Baize
Lucy Kennedy
Gibbs Mood
Tommy Haminer
Morris Hammer
Marl Cotten
Nancy Huptes
Lack
Revinnders
Kay Catemen
Wilbur Cox
Wayne Coax
Lillie Rishelt
Johnnie Day
Charlee Stenholm
Jin Olaon
Leroy Schauke
Ninstes Mood
Glenne Sehaske
Judy Zimmermann
JoNell Mons
Jo Asin Boone
Martha Melia Hanes
Josephine Cobb Putas Mer
Pootball Suits to Be Pesurend at Stewfert High
Football uniforms will be issued at Stewfert High School Monday at 9 am. Carl Olonenin said this week two work shifts will run daily for two weeks before the camp from August 3 to September. Four regulars from Stewfert will return including captains Ted Sittes and Ray Hansen, Fuse Mima, and Euclid Appling. Junior high begins with coach SD Mart in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewfert High School
Am. Coveh
Carl A “Olenin
Host Sense
Ted Sittes
Ray Hansen
Enis
Fuse Mima
Back
Euclid Appling
Tucale
Othey Fettenara
Setsep
Buford McCauley
Aasistart
Eal Calenan
Abi Iene Taal
Scheol
Junine
Oro
SD. Mart
Fur Re
Coleoan Sacl
Youth Caravan Presented at Rotary Meeting
Members of the Methodist Youth caravan presented the program at St. Joan's Methodist Church and Rotary Club. Led by Miss Sela Haird of Vernon, the group includes Frances Sead of Hampton Virginia and others. They trained at the McMurry Youth Training center and split responsibilities among seven churches during the autumn term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sravan
St. Joan's Methodist Church
Stam
Rotary Club
Tuveday
Marshall Rhew
3. John’s Church
Mise Sela Haird
Vernon
Frances Sead
Hampton
Dune F. White
Chicago
Eligabeth Nan Poe
Pribanda
Siac
Dr Wess
Trook
Natchitoews
Jane
Die McMurry
Varavat
Allens
Former Local Cadet Named Among 241 to Visit Canada
The article notes a Dallas area cadet, Captain Marvin G. Jieeyi iMtiviget, among 241 Civil Air Patrol cadets chosen to visit Canada this summer as guests of the Royal Canadian Air Force. He, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ontinger, is a Sunset High School graduate who spent a year with NTAC in Arlington. Cadets were selected from 750 applicants nationwide. the trip includes an RCAF camp at Vathela and a cruise off the British coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin G.jieeyi
Air Patrol
Winehisewie St. Watlas
United States
Visi Nenada
Royal Canadian Air
Dallas
Aus
Jerry
Mendora, A.M. Ontinger
This City
Sunset Hirh School
NTAC
Awlington
Rex Guinn Appointed Manager at Westfall Home and Auto
Rex Guinn is named manager of Westfall Home and Auto Supply succeeding Rupert Raley who resigned. Guinn has worked at the store for 17 months and Lois Dippel is employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Guinn
Westfall Home and Auto Supply
Rupert Raley
Mr. Guinn
Lois Dippel
Camp Fire counselors run charity camp for emptied children
Mrs Lou Polnae AY Camp Mrs Louw Polnae Camp Fire volunteer and Kathleen Crawford area executive work at Camp Ellam Cedar Hilly near Dallas this week as counselors in a camp for emptied children sponsored by the Swaptomists of Dallas. Vera Mangram Camp Fire executive of Cleburne directs the event with a benefit planned and games arranged by Mrs Patnae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louw Polnae
Kathleen Crawford
Camp Ellam
Cedar Hilly
Dallas
Swaptomists
Vera Mangram
Cleburne
Patnae Wall Hein
Cecil Gray Buys Twin-Engine Plane In West Texas Deal
Cecil Gray purchases a twin engine aircraft once used to transport executives. The plane, capable of 130 knots at 10 000 feet, is described as among the finest in West Texas and will support Gray Flying Service operations. Mrs Herbert Genter admitted to Stamford Sanatorium Sunday night for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sas
Herbert Genter
Stamford Saniteurium
Curvery
Teenwne Powetz
San Antonio
Sobo. Gray
Novire
Government outlines three price support plans for farmers
A public meeting at the district courthouse in Arson drew over 227 farmers to hear Ward Taylor of the PMA and Miwene Gainors explain three price support options. The plans guarantee $2.28 per 100 pounds minus 1 cent. purchase orders, government loans with storage, and bonded warehouse loans, with delivery and loan terms outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prze
Ward Taylor
PMA
AAA Organization
Ad Miwene Gainors
AAA
Gains
Commodity Credit Corporation
Onlver
Hees
Crain
Tax rate for Stamford schools reduced for next year
The Stamford Independent School district’s tax rate drops to $2.50 from $2.60. Superintendent Ly Johreen said the cut follows consolidation and equalization programs approved by the school board. No school will operate in Sunnyside, per a petition by district patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Independent
Ly Johreen
Sunnyside
Johnson
Stamford
Scheeal
Traffic Route Changes Reroute Prattie Through Stamford
Traffic on Highway No between Anson and Albany redirected via Stamford. West end work finished at Arowan and Rey, other section under construction. Builds new highway barriers and diverts vehicles from Anevon and Alba through Stamford.
Local Teachers Resign Positions Amid Staffing Uncertainty
Stamford area schools report resignations from two teachers W G Pitcher and Bu Fond McCruley. Administrators say replacements not yet filled and vacancies are under review, with assignments awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Mieh
W. OG
Piitchett Voentiar Ab Agrivelture
Bufond McCruley
Asistant Cone
Sant. LL. WL Satin Son
Thinaly
Attend Newberry Reunion at Mineral Wells Church
Newberry family members gather at the Newberry church near Mineral Wells on Sunday. Mrs. S J Newberry, age 87, is noted as the eldest relative present. Mrs Lowe and her mother Mrs S J Newberry, plus Mrs Gay Preons and her daughter Deyoe Hearne attended the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
S.J. Newberry
Gay Preons
Deyoe Hearne
Newberry
Stamford mill ships 2100 sacks of flour to Europe
Stamford mill dispatches 2100 sacks of flour from the mill and elevator to a European destination amid a noted trade shift. The exact export route and final port were not clearly identified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Mil
Europe
Clus
Staaismaal M
Aspust
Tts
Buyers Strike Barely Moves Meat Sales Here
Local grocers report a weak buyer strike on meat with prices influencing purchases. Dallas prices for roward steak at 1.13 compare to 0.83 locally, as shoppers seek lower costs and focus on available meat and other grocery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Horse
Mons
Ome Aay
Dallas
Crawford Family Visit from Gainsville with Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crawford hosted the visit by their son Max Crawford and his wife and children from Gainsville. Carolyn and twins John and Jeanette accompanied them during the gathering last week with Mr. Crawford’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainl Max. Kart Crawford
Carolyn
John and
Jeanette
Gainsville
Mr. Crawford
Sam Crawford
Carnegie Members Pay Tribute to Dr Q D Gould
Carnegie members honored Dr Q D Gould at a meeting, noting his tenure as president and his advocacy for youth programs. The session featured remarks by Howard and other directors, with a formal tribute reflecting his contribution to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Dr. Q. D. Gould
Myx
Opvell
Howard
Panag
William
Chain
Gospel Meeting Set at North Pergasen Church
A gospel meeting is scheduled for Sunday August 25 at the North Pergasen church. Evangelist Nelson Nichols of Aulivwul will preach, with services expected to begin at 6 oclock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pergasen Pod
Coke Stevenson Broadcasts Across Texas Radio Network
Candidate Coke Stevenson will air a senate campaign broadcast across the Texas State Network. On August 15 a statewide feed from KPIZ Fort Worth will run at 11:15 p.m. local time, with stations KREG Abilene and others carrying a 12:20 p.m. rebroadcasts and San Antonio KRARG at 2:00 p.m. The schedule lists Big Spring San Angelo and San Antonio outlets in coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke Stevenson
Rade Statins
Wi Fuidas
KPIZ
Wavenswain
KREG
Abilene
Big Spring
San Angelo
KRARG
San Antonio
Monument Works Opened Here
Mra Mix and Revie opened the Berry Marble and Granite works on the Haskell highway to sell monuments and markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Mix. TW
Revie
Berry Marble
Haskell Highway
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Army Air Force
L. A. Dewees
Newees
Marysville
Deveses
Steve Webb
Henny Lanes
Live Oak
Lanee
City Boys
Legion Auxiliary
Mollie Jean Pritchard I
Pointe Tefore
Maon
Rotary Meeting
Canada
Firestone Store
Mrs
Lou Polnae
AY Camp
Cecil Gray
Prattie
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