Desperate War Years Mark the Third Anniversary
Stamford editorial reflects on three years of World War II, recalling Pearl Harbor to 1943. It notes Allied turning points, grim losses, and calls on Americans to buy bonds, praising soldiers and condemning war critics at home. It cites Eisenhower on bond drives and warns of Japan and Germany fighting to the last ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pearl Harbor
Singapore
Dutch Indies
Corregidor
Africa
Cairo
U. S
Coral Sea
Rommel
el Alamein
North Africa
Russia
Stalingrad
Pacific
Volga River
Stamford
Japan
Europe
Sam
Lueders Community Notices and Sports Roundup
Lueders residents visit relatives and leave for duty while local church members attend a Corinth workers conference. Lloyd Walls receives Army discharge. Jack Powell and Cpl. Buddy Felts are linked to homecoming. Leeders Pirates win Class B district title 40 0 over Meadow Bronchos with J D Brown starring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
John P. Hardesty
Henry Lieb
Tom Tipton
Lueders
Mr. Tipton
Jack Powell
Ed Powell
Jack
Buddy Felts
Lubbock Flying School
Patty
Howard Thompson
Rushing
Brown
J. D. Brown
Army
Stamford Poultry Show to Highlight Three Day Event
The Stamford three day poultry show and school will run January 11 12 and 13 announced by F M Locke secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. The event aims to develop the poultry industry in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Moffett
Stamford
Chillicothe
Warren B. Tayman
C. O. Moore
Stamford and Western Gas Company
F. M. Locke
Chamber of Commerce
Ruble Gilliam
Autley Turner
D. O. McKimmon
Mayme Cullum
Whitney
Albany
Bonds boost Road District funds. start on roads planned
The money from the recently sold bonds of Road District No. 1, about 306000 dollars, will be deposited in five banks across Stamford and Hamlin. The district covers the northern part of Jones County including Speders, Stamford and Hamlin. County Judge Owen Thomas said road work could begin in a few weeks if state aid arrives promptly. Dr. M A Jenkens of Abilene will speak at the First Baptist men's banquet tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Hamlin
Jones County
Speders
Owen Thomas
M. A. Jenkens
First Baptist Church
Abilene
First Baptist
New Hope Baptists Feel Weather’s Strain on Services
A small congregation attended New Hope Baptist Church on Sunday as cold weather and muddy roads kept many away. Visitors from Lubbock included Mr and Mrs Joe Key and their daughters boarding with Mrs A G White and sons Kert and W G and another daughter Mrs Henry Hanson with Corporal Hanson. Lt and Mrs Johnnie Costello of Childress visited Mrs Costello’s parents Mr and Mrs A L Hardin, and Cpl and Mrs Carl Anderson were also noted visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Joe Key
Lubbock
Rae
A. G. White
Kert
W. G
Henry Hanson
Corporal Hansen
Johnnie Costello
Childress
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Renovations
Barron Lindsey hunted near Kerrville while relatives and friends gathered for dinners and weekend visits across Stamford Abi line and Hamlin. The church fundraiser funded new venetian blinds and two flags now adorn the sanctuary. Mrs. Oran Teague and sons traveled to Hamlin for a visit with Mrs. J. C. Blanton, and Davis Bean family dropped by Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
J. H. Skiles
Charlie Anderson
Barron Lindsey
Kerrville
Irene Hughes
Jimmie Ruth Skiles
John Dudley Sledge
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
R. P. Bolding
Colorado City
Luther Bolding
United States
Oran Teague
Hamlin
J. C. Blanton
Cecil Bean
Judy
W. C. Hardage
Stamford
Swenson Avenue
Brownfields Attend Son's Graduation at Fort Benning
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brownfield travel to Columbus Georgia for their son Charles Brownfield's graduation at Fort Benning. They are joined by their daughter Mrs. Herschel D. Peel and Lieut. Peel of Fort Lauderdale Florida. Mrs. Miles B. Hays and Mrs. C. M. Lester accompanied them and plan separate visits in Fisher Louisiana and Chickamauga Georgia before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Brownfield
Columbus
Charles Brownfield
Ft. Benning
Herschel D. Peel
Lieut. Peel
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Miles B. Hays
C. M. Lester
Brownfields
Hays
Chickamauga
McClellan Home On Furlough From Midland
Sgt Burl McClellan stationed at Midland is home on furlough spending the time with his wife.
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Texas
Stamford American
Cleburne Huston
East Hamilton Street
Fred Sides
Marguerite Sparks
Elynor Gwyn
Chester Oman
Fair Park
Helmer
Gordon Helmer
A. J. Helmer
Pasadena
Bruce Taylor
J. C. Hester
Louis Douthit
J. C. Daniels
Claude Berkman
Guy Douthit
O. T. Shipp
C. O. Bragg
Charles
JEEP
Complete Tire Service
Be You
Eick
The
Barrow
W. N
Bill) Kinney In Charge
Frank C. Scott
Chicago
Scott's Clinic
Hackell
U Neat Beauty Shop
N. Swenson
Tif
Houston
Maryland
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