Ensign Loveless and San Antonio Girl Wed in Florida
Ensign L. E. Loveless Jr and Miss Mary Jane Porter were married August 10 at the Presbyterian chapel in Miami Beach Florida. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Iveson with wedding party including Miss Butt Jane Porter and Ensign Jimmy Earle Loveless as best man. The bride wore a marquisette gown with train and seed pearl cap. the couple’s families attended from San Antonio and Miami. The bride is UT alumna and member of Alpha Phi. the groom is a Navy ensign and UT Tejas Club alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign L. E. Loveless, Jr
San Antonio
Florida
L. E. Loveless
Mary Jane Porter
T. J. Porter
Presbyterian Chapel
Miami Beach
Fla
Texas
Iveson
First Presbyterian Church
Miami
Edward C. Hammon
Butt Jane Porter
Jimmy Earle Loveless
Th University of Texas
Alpha Phi Sorority
Gross
University of Texas
Tejas Club
United States Naval Reserve
Stamford High School
Miss Leemore Fuqua Stamford Sponsor At Colorado Rodeo
Leemore Fuqua represented Stamford as sponsor for the ninth annual Frontier Roundup and Rodeo at Colorado City on August 17 18 19. She and her mother Mrs. Jack Fuqua attended social events with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Grady Sloan. Leemore placed fifth in the contests and will represent Stamford at the Big Spring rodeo this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeeMore Fuqua
Stamford
Colorado City
Jack Fuqua
Grady Sloan
Leemore
Jessie Myers
Hamlin
Lieut Costello Weds Dorothy Hardin at Childress Army Airfield
Lieut John J Costello and Dorothy Hardin were married Saturday August 12 at Childress Army Airfield by Chaplain Martin B McMahon. The bride a dusty gold dress with pink and gold corsage. sister Miss Lucille Rogers bridesmaid. best man Lieut Bill Conway. The couple noted his wings and commission earned at Pampa Army Air Field on June 27 and prior training at Stamford Flying School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hardin
A. L. Hardin
Samford
John J. Costello
M. J. Costello
Farmington, Mich
Childress Army Airfield
Martin B. McMahor
Lucille Rogers
Bill Conway
Stanley Bright
Cpl
Lynn Snyder
Stamford High School
Northville High School
Northville
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Pampa Army Air Field
Pampa
Stamford
Services at St Luke's Episcopal Church Sunday
Public invited to attend services at St Luke's Episcopal Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. Porter H Brooks student minister will lead the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Porter H. Brooks
French Family Seeks Comfort After Son Set Jack French Dies
An obituary note from Mr and Mrs A J French and relatives expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of son and brother Set Jack French in a plane crash. The family lists A J French Sr and Jr and D V French among the mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Jack French
A. J. French
B. R. Baize
A. B. French
D. V. French
J. K. French
A. J. French, Jr
Tropics and Poles Mark Seasons Differently
The tropics divide the year into wet and dry seasons while polar regions experience light and dark seasons throughout the year. This contrasts with temperate zones which use four distinct seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Polar
Birthday Party for Carolyn Beth Jones Attains Age Five
Mrs. Cecil C. Jones hosts a Thursday August 17 birthday party for her daughter Carolyn Beth Jones turning five. Guests played lawn games, presented gifts, and enjoyed ice cream and cake around a pink frosted cake with five candles. Several mothers assisted in serving, with a list of attendees including Maxine Billington, Sandra Ann Sorrells, Nancy Carolyn Davis, Lana Mimms, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil C. Jones
Carolyn Beth
Mrs. Jones
Maxine Billington
Sandra’ Ann Sorrells
Nancy Carolyn Davis
Lana Carol Mimms
Betty Ruth Smith
Sara Taylor
Elsie Clariece Thomas
Norma Jean Smith
Gayle Littlefield
Sherry Jane Williams
Linda Lou Gray
Betty Ross Marshall
Kelly Hanson
Jane Smith
Eddie McCorkle
Douglas Hulsey
Difford Billington
Charles Frizzell
Dorothy Zane Frigacl
Betty
Lowell Jones
Charleie
Sherry Hambright
Johnnie Mack
Sandra Griggs
Burnie
Betsy Sa Her
Midland
Mary
Barbara Wilson
Rul
Carolen Beth Jones
Brother of Stamford Man Killed in Wreck
E. D. West of Sugarland, brother of Walter Vest, was one of two railroad men who died from burns after a Missouri Pacific freight collided with a gasoline tank truck last week. Vest was a fireman on the train. two others were severely injured. Funeral held at Earl's Chapel near Jacksonville. survivors include wife three sons mother and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. West
Sugarland
Walter Vest
Missouri Pacific
New the Wall
Vest
Earl’s Chapel
Jacksonville
Kelvin
Joe Harnsberger
Royce Joe
Forel) Raines
George Raines
M. F. West
Furnace that Cools And Heats is Among Magic Gas Inventions
A furnace that cools as well as heats will be among the magic gas appliances ready for Southwestern homes as war ends, says W. M. Braymer district manager for Lone Star Gas. The all year air conditioner heats in winter and cools in summer by a gas flame, combining all functions of complete air condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Braymer
Stamford
Lone Star Ga Company
Gas Firm Showcases Postwar Home Comfort Units
A Servel gas furnace and integrated gas appliances highlight postwar plans by Lone Star Gas. The units include easy to operate space heaters producing uniform warmth, humidification and air circulation. Options feature ventilated kitchen packs and improved gas refrigerators with deep freeze, as demand rises after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braymer
Residentia
Lone Star Gas Company
Lovvorn Promoted to Captain at Stockton Field
William E. Lovvorn stationed at Stockton Field California as flying commander has been promoted to captain. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Lovvorn of Stamford Route 2. He received his commission as second lieutenant in the A I Corps Reserve on March 16 1942. He graduated at Stockton Field as a rated pilot and was assigned there as a flying instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Lovvorn
Stockton, Field
Calif
J. E. Lovvorn
Stamford
Route 2
AI Corps
Stockton Field
Sagerton Social Notes and Local Visits
Miss Elizabeth Holt returns to Dallas to begin defense work after visiting her sister in Sagerton. The piece lists multiple visits, travels to Detroit and Fort Worth, church revival at the Methodist church led by Rev. Cockrell, and gatherings at the J. A. Clark and Sewing Club homes. It notes upcoming arrivals, hotel and hospital details, and community engagements through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Holt
C. Guinn
Dallas
A. Pr. Doyke
Stamford
W. Z. Summers
Ru Lee
Eileer Newt
V. E. Newt
F. Gray
Peeps
Detroit
Mich
Ouida Faye Gray
Jack Gibson
Ella Gibson
Pecps
David Lee
Ruby Gaye Gibson
Donna Jean Gibson
Abilene
Roo. Gibson
D. J. Turner
Chhildren
Hamlin
Frank Pilley
Bakesfield
Calif
J.D Pilley
Nora Druesedow
Fort Worth
G. A. Diers
Charlie
Oscar Manske
Deloert LeFevre
Cliff LeFevre
Cockrell
Weinert
Methodist Church
Ray Elliott
T. J. Wilson
J. A. Clark
C. J. Clark
Elwanda Goble
Claud Harrison
Ann
Ruth Smith
Olney
Jayton
John Vincent
J. W. Burks
Mr. Burks
Mrs. Smith
Hawkins
Anna Hankins
Sewing Club
Mmes
M. Y. Benton
John Scott
R. N Sheid
H. L. Beil
Frank Bilberry
B. Hess
W. P. Caudle
Pete Lusk
R. H. Rife
J. W. Burrow
Mary Reising
Midland
Founders Day Program and Chicken Supper Hosted by Eastern Star
An Eastern Star chapter at the Masonic hall held a chicken supper with all the fixings on August 11 for 95 attendees. S. B. Meadow received special birthday recognition with a white birthday cake and a five star point display as the centerpiece. A Founders Day program followed with Mrs. Meadow’s address and remarks from Mrs. J. E. Bingamon, Mrs. Fred Sides, and Glenn Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
S. B. Meadow
Local social notes from Abilene and area
Weekend visits fill town scenes as families welcome kin from Dallas Fort Worth and Stamford. Local servicemen Lieut William Salmon returns from overseas missions and meets his wife Mildred Brig ham and infant son David Dwight. Carlton promoted to technical sergeant in Italy. Lieut A J Ashburn and Lurlene Meads wed with Craig Field duty in Selma Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Peterson
Army Air Base
Abilene
Local Notes On Visits Funerals Birthdays And Home Improvements
Residents record visits with relatives in Hamlin and surrounding areas. Funeral brings sorrow as Far Pribble and Joe Hoffman are remembered. a 20 foot tower accident claimed a life. Leona Pruitt rebuilds her home with brick tile and new doors and windows. Ed Polnae hosts birthday dinner with Meadows, Sarah Smith, Karal French, Coyt Smith and Coyt Arland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Pruitt
Ed Polnae
Meadows
Leeders
Sarah Smith
Hamlin
Karal French
Coyt Smith
Coyt Arland
Jimmy
Jour Irene
Community notes on church, military, and travel figures
Wednesday dances and Thursday devotional service led by Mrs. Raymond Van Zandt and Mrs. J. W. Shook. Delegates reported on the State T H D A convention in Austin. Speakers included Rev. Raymond Van Zandt Judge T E Knight of Aspermont and J B Pumphrey. Several locals travel or study, including Archie Davis now in San Diego Navy training as an instructor. Families visit relatives in Lubbock and nearby towns. others attend reunions and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond van Zandt
J. W. Shook
T.H.D.A
T.H.D.A. Conention
Austin
Raymond van. Zasnit
T. E. Knight
Aspermont
J. B. Pumphrey
Fred Ponkene
Camp Carson
Colo
Pvt
Milton Dudensing
Paul Sanders
Vinell Dudensing
Oklahoma City
Okla
FE. Becker
Edgar Schmidt
Schmidt
Houston
W. T
Avoca Community Guests and Baptismal Services List
Avoca residents hosted relatives from Abilene Oklahoma and Anson over the weekend. Baptismal services Sunday evening included Jackie Bill Horn Mary FPutr Culwell Jerald Jennings Margie Driskill and several Shelton Easterling Watts and Clevenver family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Little
J. L. Rennels
Frank Rennels
Abilene
J. E. Rennels
J. H. Fitzgerald
Oklahoma
Glenn Rennels
R. H. Tidwell
Tidels
J. C. Dyer
Homer McDonald
Curtis Lee
Fort Worth
Jackie Bill Horn
Mary Fputr Culwell
Jerald Jennings
Mise Rister
Lendell Salmon
Elsie Nef Driskill
Louisa Hearty
Virginia
Wanda Easterling
Margie Driskill
Neta
Wynell Shelton
J. F. Whitworth
Ima Lee Clevenver
Mary Lou
Neddia Watts
Harold Shelton
Lerd Works
Oscar Holden
Mack
la Nell Allison
Evelyn Hughes
Mary Ruth Blackwell
Gateevills
Mary Griffith
Dallas
Thanks for kindness and floral gifts after loss
The Smith family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of our father and grandfather Mrs A J Smith Mr and Mrs J D Smith and family Mrs A O Smith and family Mr and Mrs H W Welch and family 52 e Tom Fidd Smith and CC Lochabay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Smith
J.D. Smith
A. O Smith
H.W. Welch
Tom Fidd Smith
CC. Lochabay
President Roosevelt Visits Hawaii Seen by Soldier in Hawaii
Private Robert Nelson stationed in Hawaii reports seeing the President of the United States during Roosevelt's stay. Nelson's letter describes the encounter and the president's presence in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Robert Nelson
Hawaii
United States
Roosevelt
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Miss Leemore
Fuqua
Colorado Rodeo
Lieut. Costello
Childress
Carolyn Beth Jones
Monroe
Sagerton
Tuxedo
Carlton
Italy
John E. Carlton
Company K
A. J. Ashburn
Margaret Ashburn
Lurlene Ashley
Kk. E. Meads
Selma
Ala
Craig Field
Joan Lindsey
Ruby Jo Sconce
Avoca
Bill Townsend
FE. W. Newton
Robert Newton
Thad Hoote
Percy Weleéon
June Johnson
Norma Fay Young
J Treadwell
Joep. McKernnon
Mr. Woods
Bethel Baize
So Diego
Rel
Tives
Grover Beasley
Brady
Sa Diego
Walter Osment
Tess Treadwell, Jr
Jess Tradwell
Hamlit
H. M. Phillips, Jr
Marcus
Billy Fad
Lamesr
C. P. Priteh
Norman Carlton
Tramlin
W. C. Carlton
Doyle McKennon
Breckenridge
Far Pribble
Theay
Earl
McKennon
France
Joe Hoffman
Hoffman
Lora Mae MccKennon
Stonewall County
Kent County
Anoual
Jo Ann Fouts
Archie Davis
Nora Davis
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Irving
California
Carl Hunt
Jack Hart
Kathryn
Jackie Hart
Carl Hunts
Reno Herttenheimer
Dowle
Re Lubbock
Jerry Hertzenberg
Amarillo
Beret
Lubbeoet
Life Insurance Company
City National Life Insurance Co
Barrow
Schwarz’s
Oxfords Girls’ School
Oxfords
Army
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