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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

4

Bridge Club Meets With Anson Members

The Mr. and Mrs bridge club met in Anson with Mr and Mrs Roland Dunnody hosting. Novelty animal tallies spiced the games as zinnias adorned the party. Mr and Mrs Bernard Buie captured the couples high score and the travel prize, with refreshments served to several members. The supper feature will resume at the first meeting in September hosted by Mr and Mrs Payne.

Bridge Club ANSON Roland Dunnody Bernard Buie Buie Branham Payne George Robims Bob Fleming B. P. Davenport, Jr Payne

Massey Crow Wedding Ties Stamford Couple to Hamlin

Announcement last week reported the marriage of Marvin Massey and Dorothy Crow in Aspermont officiated by Rev H L Thurs ton. The couple will reside in Stamford where Massey works for Stamford Electric as Incorporated. Dorothy Crow is a Hamlin High School graduate and daughter of Earl Crow of Hamlin.

Marvin Massey Dorothy Crow Hamlin Aspermont H. L. Thurston San Antonio Massey Stamford Stamford Electric As Incorporated Earl Crow Hamlin High School Mr. Massey Stamford High School H. T

Walther League Scavenger Hunt At Zion Sagerton

Reverend and Mrs. E G Ripke hosted a Walther League scavenger hunt at Zion Lutheran Church Sagerton. Participants were divided into three groups racing to find 25 marked articles within a time limit. Prizes awarded to the winning team.

Walther League OF Eagerton E. G. Ripke Zion Lutheran Church Sagerton Walther League

Hobo Party Held by Church Group at Rice Springs Park

West Side Baptist Church young people's class held a hobo party at Rice Springs Park on Thursday night August 22. Refreshments served to about 20 guests. Attendees included Joyce Cohen Weatherford McCauley from Waco and class members O B Boone Elsie Faye Hanks Louise Mac Donald Claudie NeSmith Ida Mae Jones Betty Jo Faris Smith Margie Rush Obera Rush Monzingo Magdalene West Orland Daniels Billie Brooks L D Hull J J McDonald Monte Cruze Gentry and parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Gentry Mr and Mrs L D Hull and Mrs McDonald.

Young People’s Class West Side

River Camp Enjoyed by Local Families Near Stamford

Mr and Mrs H G Andrews Mr and Mrs L M Hardy and family Louie Mac Mr and Mrs Grady Bowdry and Mr and Mrs Charles Markham with daughter Ann spent a weekend camp on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. They opened Thursday and returned Sunday night. Hardy family left early due to illness of Mr Hardy's father.

H. G. Andrews L. M. Hardy Louie Mac Grady Bowdry Charles Markham Ann Brazos River Stamford Hardy Mr. Hardy

Party at Lake Worth Honors Stamford Visitors

Mrs. Reta Culbreath and Miss Martha Jane Bryant returned to Stamford after a week in Galveston and Fort Worth with Culbreath’s daughters. On Wednesday night Culbreath hosted a water melon feast at Swift’s camp in Lake Worth for Miss Bryant with twelve couples dancing, pool, and miniature golf. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. McElhaney and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Holt Jr. and Miss Bryant. Mrs. Holt is the former Margaret Ann Buster.

Lake Worth Stamford Reta Culbreath Martha Jane Bryant Galveston Fort Worth McElhaney J. B. Holt, Jr Bryant Mrs. Culbreath Holt Margaret Ann Buster

Hanson Family Reunion Draws All Siblings Home

All the sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hanson gathered at the family home on Sunday for a reunion the second time in 23 years. Members present include Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hanson of Ackerly and others from La Mesa Savannah and nearby locales.

Stamford trio noted in brief local item

The snippet mentions son and Misses Ruby and Lottie Hanson of Stamford and C. W an spending several weeks ere, signaling a short local update about residents and travel.

Ruby Lottie Hanson Stamford C. Wan

Miss Imogene Whittington Weds Ewell Phillips at Hinson Home

Miss Imogene Whittington of Stamford marries Ewell Phillips of Haskell on August 19 at Rev Hinsons home. Rev Hinson performs the ceremony. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents.

Imogene Whittington Haskell Stamford Ewell Phillips H. S. Hinson Mr. Hinson

Wright and Knight Wedding Held in Ponder

Mrs. R. H. Bounds and children attended the marriage of Noble Mounts Wright and Ada Mae Knight at Ponder Monday night. The lawn ceremony occurred at the bride’s sister’s home. Both couples are graduates of North Texas State Teachers College and will teach at Munday this fall.

Ponder R. H. Bounds Mary Elizabeth Bobby

Lane Marries El Paso Woman in Hilton El Paso

E H Lane a longtime resident of this city married Hannah Anderson of El Paso on August 17 at the Hilton Hotel in El Paso. The ceremony was attended by Lane's daughter Mrs J Mack Crawford and his nephew Julian Layne served as best man. Lane's daughter Mrs Henry Pratt and her grandchildren attended the dinner. Mrs Lane has lived in El Paso a year and previously lived in Des Moines Town for about 40 years. They reside at 3134 Aurora Street El Paso.

MR. Lane EL Paso E. H. Lane Hannah Anderson Hilton Layne J. Mack Crawford Mr. Layne Julian Layne Des Moines Aurora Street

Morning Coffee at Central Presbyterian Men’s Auxiliary

The Cen tral Presbyterian Church prayer circle hosted a morning coffee at the manse to close the summer circle and begin the fall work of the auxiliary. Hostesses Mesdames A. C. Braun W. F. Rogan L. S. Furrh and Oliver Crump led a brief meeting.

Central Presbyterian Church Mesdames A. C. Braun W. F. Rogan L. S. Furrh Oliver Crump W. B. Harrison H. H. Pennington H. C. Michael E. A. Russell R. L. Haynie Mmes Dick Rowland L. M. York Ralph Blanton A. C. Johnson J. Dyer Annie Blankenbeckler John Hudson Jewett White Fred Bushel Perry Smith Earl Reese J. M. McDonald R. C. Ricks Claude Bunkley Bart Holland

Gilbert Smith Thanks Jones County Citizens

Gilbert Smith expresses gratitude for the support of Jones County residents and volunteers who aided his nomination. He pledges honest fair impartial county judge affairs and economical administration with the help of elected commissioners.

Gilbert Smith Jones County Hank You

Special Goodyear Tire Sale Promoted by Bible Dealer

Bible Goodyear dealer R A Bible announces Labor Day only pricing on Goodyear G-3 tires with All Weather Trend for 6.00-16 size and other sizes. Tires include lifetime guarantee and allowance for old tires. This fall sale aims to reduce wet pavement skid risk as autumn approaches.

R. A. Bible Goodyear

Achievement Day Observed by Homemaking Class Girls

The summer project group held their last meeting at the cottage on August 22 with a noon covered dish luncheon. They presented oral reports and exhibits on home improvements and wardrobe and personality upgrades. A party honored the eighth graders with refreshments for listed guests and out of town visitors. Committees led luncheon invitation refreshment and entertainment.

Mildred Lamb Frances Clark Virginia Adams Georgia Sue Hubbard May Bell McCafferty Ruby Pearl Lowe Farrell Faye Fare Aileen Holloway Lavern Ferrell Celia Aiken Irene Corene Gregory Patsy Sitton Shirley Lareau Dorothy Summers Peggy Sue Weldon Edna Earle Moore Shirley Dodson Betty Jo Mahood Margaret Evelyn Griggs Joan Gray Willet Barbara Jean Sims Alice Lee Barrett Katherine Marie Ferris Bobby June Johnson Mary Sue Humphrey Minnie Lee Sims Dorothy Frances Short Virgie Short Joy Hughes Wanda Faye Bush Johnnie Slater Rosie Newman Mary Letha Brannon Lauda Sims Lavern McCann Jean Parker Edwina Pendleton Margaret Jo Doyle LaReese Wilson Cora Lee Conner Elsie Faye Hanks Melba Corby Oneta Philips Joan Taylor

Living Epistles of Christ September Theme and Quiz

Adult Union First Baptist Church sets September theme Living Epistles of Christ with a Bible Quiz on Luke 6 led by Sam Crawford and topics on the soul's value including The Infinite Value of Every Soul The Soul's Likeness to God The Soul's Worth to God Jesus Estimate of the Soul's Value and The Soul Infinitely Valuable Because Immortal Also notes election of officers for six months and a 1765 petition urging George II to halt disposable fashion of gentlemen wearing their hair to avert guild bankruptcy.

Adult Union First Baptist Church Sam Crawford S. A. Parker J. D. Rambo Geo. Campbell Jesus E. B. Britton George, II

Miss La Delle Macon Among NTSTC Summer Grads

Miss La Delle Macon of Stamford earned a bachelor of arts in elementary education at North Texas State Teachers College summer commencement. She joins 500 plus graduates as the second largest class. Macon will teach in Girard Public Schools this fall.

Denton Miss la Delle Macon Stamford North Texas State Teachers College Miss Macon Girard

Men Sought for United States Marine Corps Enlistment

An unlimited number of men are wanted for the United States Marine Corps to raise peacetime strength to 34 000. A recruiting party will be at the Breckenridge Post Office for several days starting Monday August. Eligible are single white men aged 18 to 30 with no dependents and grammar school completion.

United States Marine Corps Breckenridge

Armstrong Declares Candidacy for Jones County Treasurer

Bill Armstrong thanks Jones County voters for nominating him as County Treasurer and pledges courteous, efficient service. He promises to be a good servant and expresses gratitude for the confidence shown in him.

Jones County

J. F. Simmons of Post Community Buried Sunday

J F Simmons of Post died August 24 at his home from a heart attack. The body was found by his wife after she returned from the hospital. Funeral held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Haskell, burial in Willow cemetery. Simmons born August 7 1883 in Lee County. Survived by wife Maggie Mae Jarden two sons Milton of Dallas Rob of Haskell a daughter Martha deceased plus father R P Simmons two brothers K D Simmons of Haskell Jack Simmons of San Angelo two sisters Mrs Fisher McAdoo Rule and Mrs M H Hancock of Haskell two grandchildren Sarah Ann Simmons Dallas Jackie Chamberlain Kansas City Mo.

Post James Franklin Simmons Woodrow Adcock Valley View Simmons Mr. Williams Presbyterian Church Aspermont Haskell Willow Cemetery Mr. Simmons Lee County Maggie Mae Jarden Milton Dallas Rob Martha R. P. Simmons K. D. Simmons Jack Simmons San Angelo Fisher McAdoo

Olin Potts thanks Jones County voters after election

OLIN POTTS expresses gratitude to Jones County voters for the vote he received in last Saturday's election. He did not win a nomination but says he bears no ill will toward those who did not support him.

Jones County Olin Potts

Cox Family Reunion at Swenson picnic grounds

The Cox family from Leeders Stamford Seymour Haskell Albany Odessa Pyote Beau mont Ft Sill and other towns met August 25 at Swenson community picnic grounds for a basket lunch. Relatives included Aubrey Cox Floyd Cox E E Cox and many others with extended family members attending from multiple localities.

Cox E. E. Cox Leeders T. S. Cox Stamford Lavon Richard S. A. Cox John Ettawiel Henson Seymour Joe Earls L. L. Cox Haskell Frank Woodfin B. M. Cox Royce Arnie Fox W. R. Smith W. J. Martin J. N. Woodfin B. F. Benson Ann Bizzell Albany R. H. Tonrey Herman Cox Raymond Cox Lois and Loyd R. J. Fox Betty Lou Jane James Whitfield Meta_ Frances Adams A. W. Herrington Odessa John Woodfin Pyote Jim Woodfin Beaumont Hugh Virden Ft. Sill Oklahoma Kenneth Ivy Throckmorton Lindsey Cox Yvonne Wanda Ruth Avoca E. D. Giddens G. S. Cox Childane Earline Glen Stam

Wall Paper and Canvas at Shamburger Lumber No 26-tfr

A brief notice notes wallpaper and canvas items available from Shamburger Lumber Company No 26-tfr. The item list references building supplies and related materials likely for local homes and projects.

Shamburger Lumber

J. W. Dewees Takes Charge of Ted Miles Station

J W Dewees now operates the Ted Miles Service Station at the corner of North Swenson and Moran Street having taken charge earlier this week.

J. W. Dewees Ted Miles North Swenson Moran Street

Shower Received in City Sunday Evening

A slow rain Sunday night totaled .83 inch with a trace of rain falling Tuesday morning.

Louis Rosenwasser Visits New York on Merchandising Trip

Louis Rosenwasser owner of L Schwarz & Company is in New York this week visiting relatives and buying merchandise. He will return to St Louis and make additional purchases there.

Louis Rosenwasser L. Schwarz & Company New York St. Louis

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Doyle’s Garage General Automotive Service Stamford, Texas Phoenix Vita 80X &O New Shipment Ann Wilkinson Asentay Ana P Panna An Wanda Williams Pierce Williams Joan Gill Abilene Barbara Sims Bobbie June Johnson Margaret Griggs Jacqueline Betts Norra Faye Carlton Peggy Ruth Sitton Katherine Feris Barbara Williams Joe Hopkins J. B. McCuistion Joe Cannon John Culp Robert McNabb Bobbie Ricks C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Bible Ideal Beauty Shop Pho NTSTC la Delle Macon U. S. Marine Corps Bill) Armstrong America J. F. Simmons Post Community City Beauty Shop City West Side Square Drug Ageason Sill Remedy CO Lafayette St Nature Kidans Kidans Company Atlanta Georgia Carlsbad N. M
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