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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

3

Avoca Social News Highlights Local Visitors and Staycations

Avoca residents report guests from Longview Breckenridge Corpus Christi and Lueders. Local travelers include Norman families from Sherman Anson Big Spring Stamford and Desdemona with many relatives visiting over the past week.

R. S. Garrett L. H. Hare Bessie Mae Longview Don Davis J. B. Hutchison Breckenridge Ancil Dillard Corpus Christi Ernest Weeks Lueders Lewis Wise Stamford Hospital Oliver Jordon Francis Jumbo Oklahoma Carlton Williams Desdemona Cecil McCarroll Ralls Lester Knowles L. F. Goad Maurice Blackwell Grandfalls Avoca J. JD. Huffaker Wichita Falls J. R. Deadle Clyde Huffaker J. L. Watts Pink Bennett Ernest Leta Mae Wayne Scott Frank Scott Sherman Leslie Driskill Maudie Woods Amarillo Wylie Bennett Hawley Vernon Watts Verna Lee Orville Darlene Janell Wesley Beasley Geraldine Patsy Lu Rosalee Anson L. C. Good Marietta Dunda Quida L. A Stamford Sam Knowles Peggy Charles San Antonio Mr. Knowles

Bethel Lutheran services highlight Sunday programs

Regular services and Sunday School were held at Bethel Lutheran with Rev. Hugo B. Haterius in charge. Morning and evening sermons featured Wini fred Stenholm and Mrs. Haterius with choir solos and instrumental numbers. Next Sunday no services and North District meeting at Lovers' Retreat with Luther Leaguers program.

Bethel Lutheran Church Hugo B. Haterius Winifred Stenholm Haterius Henry Peterson Haven of Rest Phiip Olson Leroy Lundgren Robert Nelson Milton Haterius Lambert Stenholm Dallas Fort Worth Lovers’ Retreat Luther Leaguers Luther League Marjorie Rosenquist Jesus Hugo Birger Haterius Marie Soderberg Luther Corath Lester Seth Carl Seth Alton Carlton Lawrence Melvin Seth Arnold Doris Peterson Dolores Newquist Melvin Rebecca Adair Rosenquist Clements Richards Clinton Dale Breland Buddy Davis C. E. Youngquist Andrew Spong Ivar Carlson Doris Ben Ryden Kansas City Carlson Abilene Charles Anderson Adolphe Olson Greta Diane Sheridan David Edgar Shuquist Edward Thacker Bollinger Okey Richards Oliver Smith Henry Rankin Bollinger Margaret Olson Maurice Reed Ruel Wathall Ddaughters McKinney

Local Social Notes Highlight Various Family Visits

Mrs Wathall and two children Ruel Ervin and Anna Jean visit Mrs C A Lundgren and brothers Alfred and Powell Shurley families. Miss Emma Pearson returns from Nashville trip with Dr and Mrs L F Metz. Miss Virgie Shuquist returns from Austin visiting Shuquist and Ekdahl families, accompanied to Abilene by Mrs O L Ekdahl. Catherine Almquist Edwin Almquist and Lawrence Ekdahl go to Milford visiting Lee Almquist family, joined by Mrs H E Almquist and daughter Helena. House guest Mrs Wilbur Gustafson of Austin remains. Youngquists hosted guests including Gustafson Shuquist Edward and Bertel John Edward Youngquist.

Wathall Ruel Ervin Anna Jean Edgar Shuquist Mmes. J. L O. L. Ekdahl Abilene Catherine Almquist Edwin Almquist Lawrence Ekdahl Milford Lee Almquist H. E. Almquist Helena Glen Rose C. E. Youngquist Wilbur Gustafson Austin Youngquist Gustafson Edward Bertel John Edward Youngquist

Social notes from Stamford area communities

Residents from Stamford Abilene Hamlin and surrounding areas visit relatives attend church and a Baptist revival. The column lists dozens of names including Ward McLemore Pritchard Axburn Osment and Dixon with gatherings at homes, picnics and boat races. A revival concludes with five additions to the church and two baptism candidates.

Royee Hardy Near Stamford Paul Carlton J. P. Ward Mavis McLemore Helen Pritchard Maydell Ward Melva Grogan Abilene Lou Ferrow Hamlin Jesse MacAllister Boyd George Smith Bobby Lou Dorothy Rambo Stamford Baptist Church Dick O’brien Doris Wayne Marie C.S. Cox Clyde Pritchard Travis Hardy Paul Galey Karl French Jim Neuman Anson Falo Gap J. T. Mims Segerton John Braswell Mims Walter Tubbs T. M. Ethridge Andy Jones L. E. Baize Reed Don and Bryant W. F. Baize J. C. Baize E. E. Meads Imogene Fort Phantom Lake O. D. McKennon Roby Martin Black Co. W. May Fort Worth Carl May Dixie Earl Glenn Little Corinth Mississippi Charlie Copenhaver Stella Galey Eli Bruner Bethel J.D. Ashburn Philip Little Ashburn Oklahoma Grandma” Hodges Manson Pritchard Tommie Lee Ashburn Floyd Price Bernice Bush Evelyn Gregory Joe Carlton Minnie Blanche Rivers Mary Dickson H. M. Phillips Jr Near Wren Jackson Lola Meads J. H. Rivers Hodges

Revival to be Held by Valley View Pastor in Paint

Rev Woodrow Adcock a Methodist pastor from Valley View will return to his native community to conduct a revival in Paint showcasing faith outreach and local spiritual renewal through a series of services with expected attendance by many residents.

Woodrow Adcock Valley View The

Endorses Bill Armstrong for County Treasurer

The voters of Jones County supported Bill Armstrong by over 650 votes ahead of his closest rival in a six-candidate race. The note praises his schooling, character, and qualifications, highlighting his father Rev. C. C. Armstrong of Anson as part of his background.

Bill Armstrong Jones County Bill C. C. Armstrong Anson

Elect Bill Armstrong County Treasurer

An appeal urges voters to elect Bill Armstrong for county treasurer, noting his severe physical disability but praising his resolve and capability, with endorsements from G. Berrett of Stamford, Texas, in the Pohl ads.

Bill Armstrong G. Berrett Stamford Texas Pohl

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Hubert Bell Iraine L. C. Knowles Will H. Grimes Bangs J. C. McCarroll Bruno Meil Eck Gillespie Glenn Rennels W. S. Knowles J. E. Rennels Ruby Mac Hammer J. C. Williams Sam Ed Martha Sue Goad Big Spring W. D. Plumlee Weldon Culwell von Weldon Joe Curry Sons Rule Iran Corley W. MecHarg Stamford Steam Laundry Doyle’s Garage General Automotive Service Stamford, Texas KODAK Pho Bricksdahl Tuxedo Mary Dixon Deport Mary Nell Osment Mavis Mec- Lemore Dixie May Peggy Jo Ashburn H. M. Philips, Jr Marcus J. H. Pritchard T. W. Pritchard Pueblo Colorado Joe Ashburn E. B. Corley A. L. Capps Patsy Sue Sue Gardner Bernice Wenda Faye Bush J. C. Harwell Mines L. E R. B. Baize Euel Rutherford Seminole Lester Blackstone New Mexico D. A. Glenn John Ferguson Decatur Jorene Arnold Grayhm G. D. Glenn Asher Sallie Arnold Whitehurst Harrris Davis Buf Creek Methodist Church J. W. Adcock Almon Norris Rockdale Marvin Owen Joyce Marie Robert Jewel Austin W. S. Thomas Graham H. L. Terrell Bob Posey Archie Pardue W. A. Hise Baird Gent White Billy Jean Newell Wanda Hood Billy West Moran W. T. West Carl Medford Midway Earl Livengood Weinert Raymond Adcock Grady Adcock Linda Kay R. L. Livengood Livengood Neal Thompson Rising Star Edwin Lee Terrell Dalton Johnson D. Johnson Nancy Archie, Jr Floy West R. A. Gillespie J. W. Nanny Myrith Jean Sybil Pops Livengood Brit Baker Merkel Apa C. D Shamburger Lurier Co C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO PY A As Penney’s Gaymode Avenue Kittie Oxfords Growing Girls’ Service Oxfords Children's School Will Penney's True Blue Sanforized Littl Boys Little Boys’ School Penney Penney’'S PENN
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