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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1944

Page

4

New Freedom Gas Kitchen Named for $500 Prize Winner

The New Freedom Gas Kitchen name won the contest among 5134 submissions by gas industry workers in the United States and Canada. Everett A. Taylor of Providence Gas Co. received $500 War Bonds for the top entry, with regional winners like R. M. Scofield of Lone Star Gas Co. earning $100. The industry plans a modern gas kitchen package and extensive advertising to promote easier, economical home cooking after the war.

Freedom Gas United States Canada American Gas Association Everett A. Taylor Providence Rhode Island R. M. Scofield Dallas Lone Star Gas Company New Freedom

Cooperation With Manufactures Aims At Gas Kitchen Simplification

The article notes belief that cooperation with manufacturers will simplify production of modern gas kitchens for millions of homemakers, reducing complexity and enabling broader access. It emphasizes industrial collaboration as a path to affordable household appliances.

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St John’s WSCS Follows Regular Monthly Schedule

The St John’s Methodist Church Woman’s Society of Christian Service held its November meetings with a devotion led by Mrs. Travis Bouchett and a missionary program on Dr Clara Swain and Miss Isabella Thoburn in India. The November yearbook lesson was by Mrs. Upshaw and the topic The Work of the Deaconess. District Harvest Day disabled the fourth Monday gathering. Members attending included Rev S H Young Rev J O Quattlebaum and several members.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Travis Bouchett J. H. Rutherford Clara Swain Isabella Thoburn India F. E. Upshaw J. B. Dodson Seymour St. John’s Church S. H. Young J. O. Quattlebaum J. F. McCulloch P. C. Owen W. C. Tunnell R. G. Fuqua C. T. Dodson

Return of Cannon family from Peru for three month visit

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cannon and sons Bobby and Billy expected to arrive in Stamford on Wednesday from Ica Peru to visit Mrs. Cannon's parents Mr. and Mrs. 3. T. Brown and other relatives. They plan about three months in the United States. It has been over two and a half years since their last visit.

South America W. C. Cannon and Bobby Billy Stamford Ica Peru

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