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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1939

Page

4

Murder Mystery Deepens in Seaford Case

Miss Moss suspects foul play in the Seaford death as clues mount. Inspector Tope and Dr Derrie weigh tablets as motive, with hidden lovers and local wealth tied to the Kenesaw family. A search of the Glovere cabin area reveals a possible intruder in the woods, while plans for a funeral loom.

Miss Moss Kitty Seaford Thayer Tope Jim Glovere Lissa Clint Boston Dope Derrie Miss Mors Bhim Hope Miss Seaford Jane Glovere Man Lissa Thayer Mr. Glovere Inspector Heale Heale

Electricity Now So Safe People Forget That It’s Dangerous

Abilene reports onElectric Times notes modern electricity use is safe but warns of illegitimate risks. Worn insulation cords, improper handling of overhead wires, bath tub damp risks, and accidental shocks cause injuries and deaths. 1998 records show 24 public accidents in 166 communities with no fatalities.

Abilene Electric Times West Texas Utilities Employe Magazine

The Royal Regiment Reviewed for PTA

Mrs. Billy Bryant presented a comprehensive review of The Royal Regiment for the PTA at the high school auditorium. A silver offering of 8.05 was collected for PTA work with about 50 attendees.

Royal Regiment Parent- Teachers Association Billy Bryant Parent-Teachers Association Jesse White Brandon Curry L. C. Dennis Annette Carothers Robert Southly Bryant

Aspermont and Weinert Clash for 11-B District Title

Weinert and Aspermont vie for the District 11-B football championship Wednesday night in Haskell. Weinert, winner of the eastern half, defeated Luedkers last week to clinch first in the east. Aspermont won the western half and earns a shot at the title.

Haskell Weinert Aspermont Luedkers

Japanese Missionary Saito to Speak at First Baptist Church

Itsuke Saito a senior at the Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth will speak at Sunday night service at the First Baptist Church instead of the regular preaching. She plans to return to Japan as a missionary after completing her work there.

Itsuke Saito First Baptist Church The Baptist Seminary Fort Worth Japan

Reynolds School Honor Roll Pupils Named By Grade

The Reynolds Street Elementary School honor roll for the second six weeks lists top pupils by grade. First Grade includes A and B students such as Ann McCulloch and Jo Ann Humphrey, with others in A and B groups. Second Grade notes B pupils like Drucilla Cawyer and Rebecca Park. Third Grade features all A students Gladys Musil and Martha McCulloch, plus A and B qualifiers. Fourth Grade lists A Paul Frizell and B students including Bill Cannon and Fareed Hassen. Fifth Grade shows Second Rank Carolyn Abrams and Wayne Humphrey, with Third Rank Peggy Ruth Sitton.

Reynolds Street Ann McCulloch Elizabeth Ann Markham Jo Ann Humphrey Julia Louise Adams Carolyn Bird Marion Ruth Gill Jon Mare Johnson Fred William Pauling Barbara Joyce Pendeton Cristena Terry Lindle Christian Herbert Goodyear Lewis Donald Garth Joan Hilton Drucilla Cawyer Sue Edwards Rebecca Park John Rowan Joan Young Peggy Young Gladys Musil Martha McCulloch Jack Arledge Dorothy Ann Griggs Nadia Hassen Allene McNabb Peggy Morgan Joe Osment Jerald Pendleton Clydene Skiles Bob Tinsley Carolyn Wren Paul Frizell Bill Cannon Fareed Hassen Charles Johnson Jerry Ottinger Dorothy Adams Billie Mae Bagby Joan Black Patty Jane Davis Patricia Rowan Carolyn Abrams Wayne Humphrey J. P. Kight Joy Reid Peggy Ruth Sitton

Saxophone Alto for Sale at Stamford American

Alto saxophone in good condition offered by Coin instrument. Terms available. view at Stamford American. Contact 796J for more details.

Stamford American

Lueders Club Plans For Christmas Party

The Lueders Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Cora Carter's home on November 24 at 2 30 pm. Members shared what they are thankful for and a Thanksgiving program followed with prayer songs and a story. They planned a quilting party for December 6 and a Christmas party for December 15 with hostesses Mrs. Fred Sides and Mrs. B F Modgling. A list of attendees includes Mrs B J Fickle Mrs B F Modgling Mrs Minnie Brown Mrs Mae Dodgen Mrs B F Morehead Mrs Henry Loop Mrs Loyd Sides Mrs Fred Sides Mrs Cora Carter Mrs William Rogers and others. County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Gladys Martin attended. Dr Fred Hudson and companions left for a deer hunt in Mason county. he is known as a successful hunter.

Lueders Home Cora Carter William Rogers B. F. Morehead Fred Sides B. F Modgling B. J. Fickle B. F. Modgling Minnie Brown Mae Dodgen Henry Loop Loyd Sides Malisse Dillard Bertha Dopson Gladys Martin County Home Demonstration

Saving Money With Cotton Bags

Keeps refrigerator organized with cotton bags for vegetables fruit and produce. Simple hem or motif stitches can be added with a drawstring optional. Free booklet offers more bag sewing ideas from the National Cotton Council and Textile Bags.

National Cotton Council Fox 18 Memphis N. LaSalle St Chicago

Trapped in the Sky with Jack Holt at Palace Theatre

Jack Holt stars in a timely action drama about sabotage in America's munitions industry. The film features a brave army officer and a strong supporting cast including Ralph Morgan Katherine DeMille and Re gis Toomey as it plays on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Palace Theatre.

Palace Theatre Columbia Katherine DeMille Sidney Jackmer Ivan Lebedeff Regis Toomey

Bomber Project Under Fire in Dramatic Spy Thriller

Holt works with a US Army electric powered bomber inventor to test a new aircraft while fending off foreign intrigue. He faces external enemies and trusted saboteurs within as plots collide, building to a sensational climax in a high stakes espionage tale.

United States Army Holt

Bazaar and Market by Central Christian Church Women

A bazaar and market will be organized by the women of the Central Christian Church in the vacant building on the west side of the street. Proceeds support church activities.

Christian Church The Central Christian Church

Christmas Craft Fair Offers Handmade Goods and Quilts

The bulletin notes a square event on December 8 and 9 featuring handmade articles for Christmas gifts and quilts for sale. Attendees can buy cake and pie to take home or enjoy coffee served on site, with Miss Blanche Baldwin as chairwoman.

Wall Paper and Canvas Items From Shamburger Lumber Co

C D Shamburger Lumber Co offers wall paper and canvas items featuring Glenn Lareau John McNabb and Bradford Rowland as part of their product display in a local catalog style listing.

C. Shamburger Lumber Co C. D Shamburger Lumber Co Glenn Lareau John McNabb Bradford Rowland

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Ben Ames Williams Capyright WNU Chapter Aan Doc Gero Doc Derrie Doctor Cabler Seaford Cabler PTA Reynolds Moran Howe Furniture Company Lueders Paul Koch, Sr Texas A. B. French Tuxedo Spur G. L. Jennings B. Yates Drug Store East Oliver Street Tfe F. M. Johnson Gould Endments Lawrence Crider Stamford Lagerton M. D. Rosas South Hobart Street H. P. Austin L. Schwarz and Co J. G. Miller Box South Orient St Lueders Club Fred Hudson Murray Hudson John Bowyer Anson Mason County Hudson Jack Holt Gil Bladwin RLAD Avarunnsa Cr Yvise W. H. Littlefield Sec Treas Ideal | Security Life Insurance Company Texas Phone Santa Roddy Kilowatt West Texas Utilities Company Lane Lane's Grocery & Market West Mcharg
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