Awarded Silver Star Set for Gallantry in France
Doral Goodyear 24 son of Mr and Mrs Ethel Goodyear of this city receives the Silver Star for gallantry in action in France. He commanded engineers moving tanks forward in an assault riding a tank without a telephone to direct it under heavy fire. He has served almost four years, trained at Ft Sam Houston and Camp McCoy, went overseas last September, served in Ireland and England before France. His wife and small son live in Houston with his sister Leta Faye Goodyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Doral Goodyear
Ethel Goodyear
France
Sgt. Goodyear
Goodyear
Ft. Sam Houston
Camp McCoy
Wisc
Ireland
England
Houston
Leta Faye Goodyes
Son of Savannah Man Arrives in England as B-17 Gunner
Staff Sgt. Glenn Dotson, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Dotson, arrived in England. A top turret gunner and engineer on a B-17, he left Savannah, Georgia about June 1. He has three years in service, started in ground AAF support, trained in aerial gunnery, earned his wings at Kingman, Arizona, in December, and later trained in Florida before Savannah. Dotson was employed at Sinclair Service Station prior to enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dotson
M. S. Dotson
England
Savannah
Dotson
Army Air Forces
Kingman
Ariz
Florida
Soldier in France Looks Forward to Return Home
Staff Sgt. Henry E. Jared writing from France to The American editor says he has been in France almost since the war began and notes that news from his hometown feels like real news, expressing eagerness to return home after the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Henry E. Jared
Haynes in Italy Gunner Earns Good Conduct Medal
Cpl. Harry Lee Haynes son of Mrs. Gordon Haynes from this city has arrived in Italy and flies missions with his Liberator bomber crew. He enlisted in June 1943 and completed overseas training at Pueblo Army Air Base Colorado. He recently received the good conduct medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Italy
Cpl
Harry Lee Haynes
Gordon Haynes
Pueblo Army Air Base
Pueblo
Colo
Matecha in France T-5
Frank J. Matecha Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Frank Matecha of Tuxedo, serves as a tank driver with the 9th U S Tank Division in France. He joined the armored force in January 1942 and went overseas to England in September 1943 arriving in France in the latter part of one.
Swenson FamilyHears From Brother in New Cone
Raymond Swenson's relatives report regular letters from him as he serves away from home. His brothers and sisters confirm ongoing correspondence with the Corporal, noting distances and daily life updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Swenson
Cpl
Newcone
Avoca Youth Goes to Navy Training in San Diego
Taking Navy Training Thus A Moore Lawrence of Avoca age 18 left August 8 for training in the Navy and has been sent to San Diego. He is a son of Mr and Mrs L H Lawrence of Avoca. An older brother Ronald E Lawrence is in the Army and stationed at Camp Wolters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. (Moore) Lawrence
Avoca
Navy
San Diego
L. H. Lawrence
Ronald E. Lawrence
Camp Wolters
Contin
Stamford Public Schools Set September 6 Registration Start
Stamford Public Schools will begin pupil registration on September 6 with classes starting September 8. Details list registration schedules by grade and campus, plus staff assignments for High School Reynolds St and Oliver and Reynolds Elementary Schools. The first bale of cotton for 1944 was ginned at the C A Douthit gin, grown by J B Doty, with proceeds and premiums noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Public Schools
Stamford
C. A. Douthit
J. B. Doty
Ross Shahan
Douthit
Chamber of Commerce
Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce
D. Hassen
Stamford Public
Supt
L. W. Johnson
Reynolds Street High School
Reynolds Ber
Court of Honor Held for Scouts
Scouts from three Stamford Troops 40 41 and 42 received earned rank badges at a Thursday night Court of Honor at the scout hall. Advancements were led by Huston district chairman with Ed die Ikard and Robert Eastus Jr assisting. promotions included Fred Green to star scout and several scouts earning merit badges in swimming and life saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Boy Scout
Scout Hall
Cleburne Huston District Advancement
Eddie Ikard
Robert Eastus, Jr
Fred Green
Herschel Kelley
Sidney
Russell, Jr
Gilbert Cobb
Leon Flake
Jimmy McCorkle
Lawrence Webb
Milton Rhodes
Cash Weisman
O. S. Hambright
Jack Arledge
Eddie Ikardis
Durwood Miller
Herbert Goodyear
Fareed Hassen
Charles Johnson
Stanley Reese
James G. Davis
Guardsmen to Hold Picnic and Dance in Stamford
Stamford State Guard unit 10th Battalion plans a picnic supper at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds and a public dance Tuesday night August 29. Capt Roy Duke says wives and families are invited and Baker's Melody Makers from Abilene Air Base will provide seven piece music at ees Up hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
State Guard
No G
10Th Battalion
Roy Duke
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Baker’s Melody Makers
Abilene Air Base
Pvt. Edwin R. Bruce Awarded Purple Heart
Mr. and Mrs. Guy F. Bruce of Hobbs New Mexico announce their son Pvt. Edwin R. Bruce was more seriously wounded in the invasion of France than first reported. He has received the Purple Heart and sent it to his sister Mrs. R R Shanafelt. He is hospitalized in England after shipping out from the United States last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy F. Bruce
Hobbs, N. Mex
Stamford
Edwin R. Bruce
France
R. R. Shanafelt
Bruce
England
United States
Rotary and Exchange Clubs Share Evening Program
Rotary Club hosts Exchange Club as bond contest losers and holds a Monday dinner at the Cadet Club. K K Francis leads vocational service with five Rotarians singing, plus talks on bottling and liquefied gases. Farmers meeting scheduled for September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Exchange Club
Cadet Club
Vocational Service Committee
K. K. Francis
Rotarians
C. T. Dodson
Dick Rowland
Miles B. Hays
R. B. Bryant
N. M. Phy
H. J. Moreland, Jr
Roy Duke
Stamford
Mr. Francis
R. C. Giles
Frank Williams
Firemen’s Training School
College Station
Dove Season Opens September 1 in North Zone
The open season for mourning doves in the north zone begins September 1 and runs through October 25. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to sunset with a bag limit of ten per day and ten in possession. West Texas is included in the north zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Birthday celebration for Martha Blocker in Lubbock
Martha Blocker daughter of Sgt and Mrs Johnny Blocker marked her first birthday on August 10 in Lubbock. She stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Kilpatrick as her mother joined the family for the birthday dinner centered on a cake with one lit candle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Blocker
Sgt
Johnny Blocker
Lubbock
H. A. Kilpatrick
Shad Eradicated In Fish Pond on Reunion Grounds
A field day on the Cowboy Reunion grounds showcased soil conservation practices with tours of terraces clover trials and mesquite removal. At the lake, chemicals killed shad 4 000 to 5 000 fish removed while bass pounds were noted. the pond described as overstocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion
The
Soil Conservation Service
Weldon Walker
W. W. Mayfield
Roy Arledge
T. A. Wiggins
Sms Flattop
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Soil Conservation
Lieutenant Hoffman Killed in Action in France
Lieut. Joseph C. Hoffman was killed in action in France on July 26, confirmed by word to his wife Lora Mae Mc Kennon on August 10. His last letter, dated July 25, reached his wife August 8. she resides at 218 West Oliver Street, formerly of Tuxedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Hoffman
France
Lora Mae McKennon
Hoffman
West Oliver Street
Tuxedo
Seaman Sends Sons Shirts from Hawaii
Seaman First Class Firs Son and Mrs R T Middlebrook share souvenirs from Hawaii. The three sons wear shirts sent by their father with Hawaii on the front and bright decorations. Mrs Middlebrook receives a shell necklace on a gold chain as a keepsake from her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Hawaii
Seaman Firs
R. T. Middlebrook
Hawaiian Islands
Middlebrook
Achievement Day planned for Stam ford homemaking girls
Homemaking girls of Stam ford High School under Miss Ethel Rowell and Mrs. H K Langford are requested to meet at the home economics cottage Monday at 9 a m with a picnic lunch. Achievement Day plans include the August camp at Lueders from August 29 through 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
T. R. Tinsley
Margaret Crockett
Stella M. Doak
Jewel Austin
Ethel Rowell
H. K. Langford
Mary Wilson
Bernice Caldwell
Mabel Flemins
Mire
Sibyl Larede
Rozella Veazey
Mary Gay
Martha Hamim
Allie King
Oliver
Annie Bounds
Tholma Knowles
Marie Barlow
W. H. Terry
Denver Driver
Lemoine Coleman
Lesley Jeter
Katherine Bell
Roland Kelley
Ruth Milne
Allen Hutton
Reynolds
W. V. Lyon
R. A. Gardner
Stamford High School
Lueders
Maize Exports Reach 95 Carloads From Stamford
About 95 carloads of maize have been shipped from Stamford since the season opened. The maize quality remains good though filled heads lag behind yield. Harvest slows slightly, with expectations of more maize through the fall as later crops mature. Rain is badly needed, but maize stands up to hot weather in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Sesson
Applications for Gasoline Books Can Now be Filed
Applications for basic A gasoline ration books are now accepted by the Jones County War Price and Ration Board. Forms with cover from the old A coupon book may be mailed or delivered to the board office. If the old cover is lost, the current license receipt may accompany the application and be mailed with the new book. The new A books contain 50 coupons worth four gallons each and provide 24 gallons per quarter, with six coupons validated every three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County War Price and Ration Board
War Price and Ration Board
Presbytery Convening at Central Church in Abilene
The Abilene Presbytery fall meeting will gather at Central Presbyterian Church on September 6 at 10 45 a m. Elder Roy G Thomas retiring moderator will deliver the opening address at 11 o clock followed by Holy Communion. The night service will install Rev A G Fitzgerald as pastor with ministers J A Owen FE Surface David J Murray and V K Aubrey taking part. Attendance includes ministers and lay delegates from nearby counties with services open to all. Five new members were added recently with more anticipated to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Central Presbyterian Church
Roy G. Thomas
A. G. Fitzgerald
J. A. Owen
Albany
FE. B. Surface
Abiilne
David J. Murray
Lamesa
V. K. Aubrey
Breckenridge
L. R. Jones Leaves Store Manager Post for Seminary
L R Jones ends several years as manager of the M F E Moses store to enter the Baptist Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. W D Neufeld of Ness City Kansas will assume the store manager role starting September 1 with his wife and daughter Ruthe accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Neufeld
Ness City
Kans
M. FE. Moses
Ruthe
Mr. Neufeld
L. R. Jones
Jones
Baptist Southwestern Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Watermelon Feast for St. Johns Methodist Church Members
The entire St. Johns Methodist Church membership attended a watermelon feast on Wednesday night south of the building. Tables and chairs were set for a large gathering as iced watermelons were sliced and served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
Second Democratic Primary Focuses On Two Contested Races
The Texas second Democratic primary centers on two major contests: Congress 17th District between Sam Russell of Erath County and Clyde Garrett of Eastland County, and the Precinct No. 2 Commissioner race between Roscoe Hood and J. E. Massey of Stamford. Garrett spoke at the post office lawn. results will appear next week as the American does not publish returns Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sap Russell
Brath County
Clyde Garrett
Eastland County
Roscoe Hood
J. E. Massey
Stamford
Garrett
Grover Sellers
Hopkins Co
Jesse E. Martin
Tarrant Co
Supreme Court
Richard Critz
Williamson Co
Gordon Simpson
Smith Co
Congress
Sam Russell
Erath Co
Eastland Co
Claude Chadwick
Joe Mathis
War Chest Drive To Be Boosted In Radio Broadcast
A Texas wide radio event on Monday night August 28 from 9 50 to 10 o clock will feature The Texans Share in the War. The program focuses on interviews with Texas fighting men abroad with 18 minutes of shortwave chats from Normandy and other fronts and includes Larry Allen recounting a Nazi prison camp experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
A. M. G. Swenson
United War Chest
UWT of
Normandy
Larry Allen
Difference of 65 Votes in State Senate Race
Official tabulation by the state democratic executive committee on August 7 shows Pat Bullock defeating Lieut. Miles by 65 votes in the July 22 primary for the state senate seat. Miles carried nine of twelve counties and is an Army Air Corps pilot stationed at Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Democratic Executive Committee
Ten Miles
Pat Bullock
Bullock
Lieut
Miles
Army Air Corn
Monroe
Bridge Party Held Tuesday by Mrs Rasco
Mrs. Joe Rasco hosted a bridge party Tuesday afternoon at her parents home Mr and Mrs R C Ricks. White gladioli and pink asters adorned the rooms. High score prize went to Mrs C A Slingerland. Refreshments included sandwiches custard tarts iced tea and olives. Guests included Misses Nancy Harrison Ann Bunkley Joy Hughes Doris Rosenwasser Edwina Pendleton Annette Caruthers James Watson Mary Jean Yates and Mmes C A Slingerland Jack Shannon and Ted Myers. Dorothy Baird, daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Baird, has returned from a visit with cousins in Houston and Conroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rasco
R. C. Ricks
C. A. Slingerland
Nancy Harrison
Ann Bunkley
Joy Hughes
Doris Rosenwasser
Edwina Pendleton
Annette Caruthers
James Watson
Mary Jean Yates
Mmes. C. A. Slingerland
Jack Shannon
Ted Myers
Lt Curtis Sloan Receives Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Lt. Curtis B Sloan of Stamford Texas son of Mr and Mrs John Sloan receives the first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight He a Liberator pilot with the 15th Air Force has flown many missions over German targets and abroad Since July 1940 he has trained and earned his wings His Life magazine ship photo and July 17 194? promotion to first lieutenant are noted along with missions in Vienna Porto Maghera Nestra Munich Valencia Ploesti and other locales totaling forty one missions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isth Raf
Italy
Curtis B. Sloan
John S. Sloan
Stamford
Texas
Air Medal
Sloan
15Th Air Force
Stamford High School
Air Force
Life Magazine
Vienna
Austria
Porto Magera
Nestra
Munich
Germany
Valenca
France
Ploesti
Romania
Tinsley Named Football Coach for Stamford Bulldogs
T. R. Tinsley, Stamford High School principal and former coach, will start the season as head coach of the Stamford Bulldogs with Syd Russell, Jr. as assistant coach. Efforts to hire since H. S. Fitzgerald’s resignation have stalled, though a hire remains possible. Fall camp opens in early September and runs through September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Tinsley
Stamford High School
Stamford Bulldogs
Syd Russell
H. S. Fitzgerald
Tinsley
Mrs Hammill Dies Wife of Flying School Operator
Mrs. Harry Hammill of Coleman died Wednesday afternoon in Santa Anna hospital after a heart attack. Her husband, an owner of the Stamford Flying School, was away on business and learned of the death in Wichita. He returned to Coleman that night. Their only child Louis has recently been inducted into the Army and is stationed at Sheppard Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hammill
Coleman
Stamford
Santa Anna
Hammill
Wichita
Kans
Louis
Army
Sheppard Field
Revival converts in Plainview Baptist meeting
Twenty nine conversions occurred at the Plainview community revival near Stamford in Haskell county. Twenty six joined by baptism, fourteen rededications were recorded, and one man accepted a preaching call. Rev Grady Hammer led the service with L R Jones of Stamford preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Plainview
Haskell County
Stamford
L. R. Jones
Grady Hammer
Stamford Arledge Field to Be Used as Storage Depot
Defense Plant Corporation plans converting Stamford Arledge Field, site of the Stamford Flying School, into a storage depot for planes and surplus war materials. About 30 people will be employed. after September 1 the DPC and Civil Aeronautics Authority will operate the project, with RFC taking over later. The field, owned by Stamford city, will retain some civilian and army staff for several days to a month after the school closes on September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Arledge Field
Stamford Flying School
Defense Plant Corporation
DPC
Defense Plant Corporaion
Civil Aeronautics Authority
RFC
Stamford
Capt Roy Duke New Commander of State Guard
Capt Roy A Duke promoted to captain and commander of Company G 10th Battalion Stamford replacing Capt VOD Double who resigned July 17. Felix BE Reid named first remnant and James M Cobb commissioned second lieutenant replacing Lt Cleburne Huston who resigned August 14. Several enlisted promotions follow with multiple staff sergeants and sergeants moved and new squad leaders appointed across two platoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Duke
Texas State Guard
Stamford
Vod. Double
Felix BE. Reid
Duke
James M. Cobb
Cleburne Huston
Set
John O. Calhoun
Bud Box
Garth McCallum
William M. McCellem
G. W. Christian
Claude N. Bennett
J. B. Post
Moony
Ryland & Ton
Joe Dick Giddens
Il Sch
Stamford Legion and Auxiliary Attend Texas Convention
Stamford American Legion and Auxiliary sent a strong delegation to the State convention in Fort Worth last week. The Stamford group included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Duke, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Gleaton, Mr. and Mrs. Fyerett Million, Mr. and Mrs. Guy King, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald and daughter Patty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American Legion and Auxiliary
Fort Worth
Stamford
Roy Duke
C. B. Smith
Ryland Gleaton
Fyerett Million
Guy King
J. M. McDonald
Patty
Mrs Ted Myers Hears from Husband In German Prison
Mrs. Ted Myers former Virginia Tayman received a prisoner of war card from Lieut. Ted Myers now in a German camp. The message dated June 1 said he is OK and not hurt, providing welcome if partial news after months of absence since his missing in action report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Myers
Virginia Tayman
Germany
Myers
O.K
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doras Goodyear
C. of C
Purple Heart
J.C. Hoffman
Seminary
Drive
Jones County
Dorothy Baird
Mrs. R. R. Baird
Conroe
Curtis Sloan
Flying
Defense Plant Corporation and
CAA
Bomar B. Harris
Henry N. Hall
Lewis Earl Cotten
Edgar Sorrell
Austin Jones
Guy H. McKinney
Stamford Legion
Husband
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