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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1933

Page

6

Avoca Social Roundup Shifts Through Weekend Guests

Avoca residents greet a long list of visitors including Claude and Homer Caudle, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bell of Bangs, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Grimes, and many relatives from Abilene Stamford and Claude area. Local families hosted cousins, grandchildren, and friends, with notes on positions in 4-H and Home Demonstration Club attendees.

Claude Homer Caudle Carleton Alexander Hubert Bell Bangs Rochester J. W. Grimes Alva Humphrey Wayne Sue Jo Anne Abilene Edd Newton Bunkerhill Helen Muenzler Fort Worth William Leverett Vernon H. P. Bishop Minnie Lee Hammer Stamford Avoca Clara Caudle Carmen Ascue Edward Harris Cheyene Wyoming Stanford Hank Hanson Otho Turner Lavon Tuxedo Turner B. Turner W.C. Nix Minnie Pearl Floredo Trant Kingsville Hibbit Hilton White Albany Juanita Major New Hope Catherine Bishop B. C. Humphrey Ada Lou Dunlap Lueders L. L. Byers Henry Rial Aubrey Byers Maudine and Margie Lou Watsonvile California Marion Byers Big Springs Herman and Therman Maxwell Joe Maxwell Ireland Doc White Rucker T. L. M. Culwell Oscar Martin Taylor Martin Swan Chapel O. B. Turner Eck Gillespie Gillespie Edd Thavs Brownfield Douglas Buchanan Slaton Rufus Powers Billie Joyce Denton Powers Charlie Powers Ivy Duncan Clarrette Jake Salmon J. J. Bounds Sid Lawrence Jack Fuqua Henry Hansen L. M. White J. EF. Rennels Sid Jones Mary Frank Doyne Trimmer Herman Robinson Dorothy Buster Genell Wesley Franklin D Putman Robinson Eunice Salmon

Avoca Baseball Team Returns From Erath County Camp

The Avoca team came back Saturday morning after a week camping on the river near Clairette. They played several games last week against Erath county teams. Local residents noted gatherings and visits among families in Avoca and nearby towns.

Goad Jake Salmon Leonard Lawrence Sid Lawrence Charlie Culwell Marvin Weeks Creed Earl Porter Portwood New Hope Robert Culwell Hillard Easterling Buster Lindsey Roy Hines Woodrow Blackman R. T. Taylor Coy Turner Avoca Erath County Clairette Glenn Rennels J. E. Rennels Abilene Women's Missionary Society A. O. Hood Lueders Razor Caudle Carleton Marvin Norwood Nina Lee Margaret Lilian Albany T. L. M. Culwell Frank Rennels Westley Beasley Geraldine Patsy Lee Wilson Beasley Luke Watts

Rockdale News Wide Local Visit Folks and Events

Miss Alma Carlson returns home from St Louis after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J B Carlson. Multiple residents visit relatives in Eastland Ranger and Oklahoma while local families host gatherings and attend church events. A pasture fire is fought by community members and thirteen are baptized at a Baptist Sunday School gathering.

Alma Carlson St. Louis Stamford Ed Ivy George Bouldin Nerces Oklahoma R. J. Fox Messers Meadame Cecil Gillespie W. V. Cobb M. M. Cobb Glen Cobb John Ivy Malcom McKay Gillespie Lueders Park New Mexico R. A. Gillespie Weldon T. N. Gillespie Doyle J. D Thomas Hale Isreal Cox Seymoure Rockdale X’s Farmer’s Ranch Hamlin Art Newcomb Shortie Fox Eastland E. D. Williams Claude McKowan Wayne McKowan Elbert Williams Post Community Oran Covey Rochester The Baptist of Ericsdale B. H. Bunkley Avoca C. C. Middleton Lindsay Chapel Church of Christ Layton Abilene Hobbs Helring Charlie Scott Henry Arrant Marvin Weaks Creed Earl Portwood East Texas Lueders Baptist Edgar Sorrell Billy Jack Charles Henry C. W. Sorrell A. B.lindsey F. B. Reid Mr. Reid Mr. An Russ Taylor Carol Buddie Juannette Glenna Travis Luther Bolding Dempsey Jeanette Glenn Leonard Reid Milton Roy Burnia Reid, Jr Ona Nettie Reid Boe Bickley Woodrow Charlie Reid J. W. Reid Tom Bain Bainy Washburn Jeanette Taylor Elizie Ellis Wilburn Sorrell J. D. Key R. F. Huddleston Claud Huddleston Imogene Dixie Ruth Frank Stevenson New Light Rita Hughes Ola Mae Meredith R.F.C

Pleasant Valley Church Services and Social Notes

Pleasant Valley reports well attended church services led by Rev. Carrol Bailey. Attendees include Mrs C E Carlton Miss A I Davis Mary Alice Davis Lois West Nina Ford Inez Ford Lucille McLemore. Shakelford and Jones county Home Demonstration encampment at Leeders discussed. Local youths attended a party at the C L Carlton home in Ericsdahl. Mrs Buster Schoonmaker of Wellington visiting in the area. Mr and Mrs Clovis Hudman and others mentioned.

Carrol Bailey C. E. Carlton A. I Mary Alice Davis Lois West Nina Inez Ford Lucille McLemore Shackelford and Jones County Leeders C. L

Local residents visit kin and attend services

The column lists numerous social visits and family connections. It notes Mrs. Marvin Hudman and children with their mother Mrs. J. W. Jackson, Thurman Rice from Flat Top visiting friends, two soldiers returning from a National Guard camp, and several others visiting grandparents, attending Bricksdahl services, or traveling to Dallas and Brazos River areas.

Marvin Hudman Post J. W. Jackson Thurman Rice Flat Top Stafford Alford Davis National Guard Lawrence Payne Bernice Jackson Wellington Joe Ford Spurgon Young Bricksdahl J. W. McLemore Fred Anderson Stamford Ennis Miles B. F. Miles Eudell Ford J. C. Ford Leeders Oran Miles Dallas Edesr Payne I. H. Terry Elaine Wayne Carlton Buster Schoonmaker J. B. Schoonmaker Elton Chapman Eucell Ford Brazos River

New Hope Community Singers Plan Regular Sunday Meetings

A large crowd attended singing at New Hope and regular sessions are set for the first and third Sundays. The Jones County Association will meet August 31 and September 1 at the local church. The W M A will meet on Wednesday August 50 to plan for furnishing cats. Numerous local residents visited, hosted gatherings, and joined church services led by Rev. Briscoe and visiting ministers.

Jones County Rev Briscoe Anson Jones County Association C. W. Sorrell E. B. Ellis Hollis Burton W. B. McCain Edgar Sorrells Stamford Horace Broaden Hamlin J. B. Burney Ona Reid Russ Taylor Gus Hughes Avoca Nettie Bean Irene Hughes Bricksdahl W. C. Fielder Funston Pope Lora Sorrell Ray Franks Rule Gertrude Hutton Jim Hutton Zula Burney Opal Goree Louise Burney Milton Roy Lubbock Sudan A. B. Lindsey W. H. Agee Swan Chapel Roy Duke Jane and Douglas H. L. Hagar F. B. Reid Earl McKennon Tuxedo Maxine Hagar Abilene Pearl Allen

Stamford Folks Attend Encampment and Family Gatherings

Local residents report a busy week with multiple visits and events. Families from Stamford and Swan Chapel attended the Lueders Baptist Encampment, hosted gatherings, and celebrated Mr. F. B. Reid’s birthday with grandchildren singing and dinner.

Telephone company's code filed with Re employment agreement

A copy of the President's Re employment Agreement, modified for Bell Telephone Companies and adopted by NRA officials, was signed and submitted to the Postmaster today by J. C. Pinson, district manager, for Southwestern Bell. Washington announced August 11 the public filing and acceptance by the NRA. Pinson says the company will comply with the letter and spirit of the agreement. Local estimates of the code's effect are not yet available.

Bell Telephone Companies N.R.A J. C. Pinson Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Washington National Recovery Administration

Special baptismal service at St Pauls Sagerton with varied services

St Pauls Lutheran Church Sagerton Texas announces Sunday services Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 a m no Sagerton morning service with Irby at 11 a m English night service at Sagerton 8 30 p m a special baptismal service. Henry C Oliver of Spokane Washington is charged in a divorce complaint with his wife taking all wedding presents then returning and driving away with all the hay.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sagerton Texas A. H. Muehlbrad Irby Henry C., Oliver Spokane Wash

Adla Tablets for upset stomach from smoking

Quick relief for indigestion and upset stomach caused by excessive smoking offered by Dr Emil Adla Tablets available at City Drug Store. Do not stop smoking just use Adla Tablets for relief.

Dr. Emil City Drug Store

Local residents host guests and note several travels

Mrs F M Locke and son Miles returned from Palacios with Mr Locke in the National Guard encampment. Mrs C B Smith of Merkel visits Smiths. The Wiseleys and Kathleen spent Monday in Dallas. Owen family weekend in Lubbock. Wilson Company vies meeting attended. Cash Caraway visits grandparents while mother attends World Fair. Mrs Paul Hardy of Lubbock visits. Dr and Mrs Aleck Spencer of San Antonio guests of Harrison. Salem family returns from Century of Progress in Chicago. Knox City visitors Kinard. Jennings move here. Mary Louise Kinard hosts Oliver Keeter. Bounds family returns from Oklahoma trip. Miller family moves to Moran Street. Olive McDougle returns from vacation. Crockett family visit in Sweetwater.

Frank Owen Bobby Nell Miss Nell Malone Lubbock Mr. Owen Wilson Company Cash Wilemon Cash Caraway J. L. Wilemon

Kinard and Sweetwater social visits noted

Daughters Helen Ruth of Rule and Patsy Kinard visit relatives in Rule. Mrs. F M Webb and Miss Bea trice Webb of Eastland stay with Dr A Blackwell then visit Sweetwater. John Bryant spends time in Dallas. Mr and Mrs J K Brady return from Waco. Mrs L T Melson and Addie Melson, guests of Mrs H A Carter, return to Dallas.

Helen Ruth Rule Kinard F. M. Webb Beatrice Webb Eastland Dr. A. Blackwell Sweetwater Patsy Kinard

Zion Ev Lutheran Church Lagerton Sunday Services Schedule

Zion Ev Lutheran Church in Lagerton Texas lists Sunday School at 9:30 a m German services 10:30 a m first third and fifth Sundays English services 10:30 a m second and fourth Sundays Choir practice Fridays 8 p m Walther League meets first Sunday of each month 7:50 p m Visitors welcome Pastor Carl F Juergensun note. A theft report mentions loot from Kansas City General Hospital over a year period and Mrs Barget Wallach of New York with a thin watch set in a $20 gold piece.

Pastor Receives Aid Request From Mrs. Mary Lorgan

Among the requests for aid received by a St. Louis pastor was one from Mrs. Mary Lorgan, who desired a set of false teeth.

St. Louis Mary Lorgan

Kruschen Salts Promises Slimming Quickness

A reader claims a 7 pound drop after using Kruschen Salts without diet changes. She reports easier stair climbing and improved breath, noting a 53 year old, 5 foot tall woman who weighed 154 pounds and now weighs 147 pounds dressed.

J. H. Kruschen

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Buick Chevrolet Hardy Motor Co East McHarg Feguson Pleasant Valley Miss Mary Belle Booth Miss Louise Kaigler East Oliver Street Chiropractic Health Service W. A. Robinson Tex C. B. Smith of Merkel Mrs. J. Bordon Smith B. N. Wiseley Kathleen Wiseley Paul Hardy of Aleck Spencer San Antonio W. B. Harrison Sam Salem Little Chicago John Wilson Florence Elizabeth Knox City Cecil Jennings Mrs. W. N. Kinney Mary Louise Kinard Oliver Keeter Elbert Mrs. A. Blackwell R. W. Bounds Juanita Virginia Bounds Oklahoma City Guthrie Will Miller Moran Street Olive McDougle David Crockett John Bryant J. K. Brady Waco Kansas City General Hospital Hardy Motor Company McHarg Ave Ferguson St of Modern West Texas Utilities Beoily
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