Fire Prevention Contest Winners Announced Here
Stamford Public schools announced winners from the Fire Prevention program contests during National Fire Prevention Week. Fire Marshall Dick Rowland praised the event as one of the best in years. Kay Maples won first in Creative Drawings, with Jimmie Benson second and Neva McClelland third. Alice Early topped the Fire Prevention Poster contest, followed by Donna Black and Sylvia Roster. Dickey Bouchett led the Home Inspection Blanks, with Rouhlac Bunkley and Fred Dotson in second and third. Mary Jo Bounds won the Senior High fire prevention theme writing contest, with Charles Gary as runner-up. The events were organized by Rowland and sponsored by Moreland Mutual Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Kay Maples
Reynolds Street School
Jimmie Benson
Reynolds
Neva McClelland
Oliver Street School
Alice Early
Donna Black
Sylvia Roster
Oliver
Dickey Bouchett
Rouhlac Bunkley
Fred Dotson
Mary Jo Bounds
Charles Gary
Stamford
Moreland Mutual Insurance Agency
Baptist Homes Receive 601 Dollar Offering In Texas
A total of 601.46 was raised in a special offering for Texas Baptist orphanages to be shared among the three homes. Donors could designate amounts for each home. Family Day filled the church with large attendance as Rev. Byron Bryadt prepared sermons on My Pledge and Reaction to Righteousness. The morning scripture was Psalms 37:5 and the evening Luke 8:26, with a KDWT radio broadcast at 8:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Baptist
Texas
Byron Bryadt
KDWT
Iveys Return After Thanksgiving Visit
Mr and Mrs E H Ivey of Dallas spent Thanksgiving in Lubbock and traveled via Stamford visiting Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellis Tuesday night before returning to Dallas Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Ivey
Dallas
Lubbock
Stamford
Edgar Ellis
Milk Bottles Take Wet Hospital Funds Here Today
Milk bottles are collection plates for veterans' hospital funds in Waco. The Stamford campaign is sponsored by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Hospital
Waco
Stamford
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Avoca Soldier Stationed in England Receives News
Mr and Mrs J W Masters of Avoca announce their son Pfc James Masters is stationed at Scunthorpe Air Base England He graduated Avoca High in 1948 joined the service June 20 1949 and trained at Lackland Sheppard Beggs before heading overseas to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Masters
Avoca
Pfc
James Masters
Sculthrope Air Base
England
Masters
Avoca High School
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Sheppard Air Force Base
Beggs Air Force Base
el Paso
Christmas Party Set by Stamford Legion and Auxiliary
The Stamford American Legion and Auxiliary announce their annual Christmas party for Monday night December 4 at 7 30 at the Legion hall. The event features a turkey dinner with all trimmings and members may invite guests. Mrs R J Howse serves as auxiliary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
R. J. Howse
Stamford Booster Club Elects New Officers and Changes Meeting Place
Stamford Booster Club elected new officers and shifted its meeting venue to the Stamford Athletic Club within Stamford High School auditorium. John Dyer will be president with Ben Loop as vice president and Reginald Baird as secretary treasurer, replacing retiring officers Roland Kelley Sam Baire and Dyer. The club will not meet during the cage season until the next gathering Monday at 7 30 pm December 11 in Nat s Cafe banquet room. Coach Carl Cook reviewed Stamford basketball plays noting two national styles and urging support for the sport already the leading spectator activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Athletic Club
Stamford High School
John Dyer
Ben Loop
New — Secetary
Reginald Baird
Roland Kelley
Sam — Baire
and Dyer
Stamford
Nat's Cafe
Robbie Robinson
Ralph King
Burr Russel
Carl Cook
Hank Iba
Adolph Rapp
Cook
America
Special Meetings For Methodist Men In Stamford District
J F McCulloch announces a week of special evening meetings for Methodist men in the Stamford district. Spur Monday features Gordon Bennett of McMurry college. St John Stamford Tuesday hosts men from multiple towns with Delbert Downing speaker and quartet performance. Later gatherings occur in Knox City and Throckmorton to foster fellowship and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McCulloch
Methodist
Stamford
Spur
Gordon Bennett
McMurry College
St John's Church
Aspermont
Throckmorton
J. H. Crawford
Stamford High School Graduate Enlists in Navy
Morris Tillman aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs BE Tillmen left Friday to report for service in the United States Navy. He was sent to San Diego for boat training after employment at Modern Food Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Tillman
BE. F. Tillmen
United States Navy
San Diego
Stamford High School
Modern Food Store
Soldier Theo L Moore Promoted to Captain
First Lt Theo L Moore son of Mr and Mrs L Moore of Has kell was promoted to Captain in the Headquarters Company Trust operations base for Trieste United States troops Moore has served since 1940 and holds decorations for bravery in World War II His family wife and two children accompany him in Trieste Also notes J B Pumphreys travel to Austin for Texas A M game and Mrs J H West of San Diego visiting family with relatives returning to California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo L. Moore
Haskell
Trust
Trieste
United States
Moore
J. H. West
San Diego
Calif
J. F. West
Jacob Finkle
Code Branaugh
California
Warren
Stamford Prepares for Christmas Opening With Santa Visit
Stamford actions accelerate to launch the Christmas season. Merchants and clubs clear streets and decorate as Santa Claus arrives by 4:30 PM aboard a Stamford Fire Department fire truck. Local bands sing carols and Junior Chamber distributes candy to children around the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Stamford
Jolly St. Nick
St. John's ‘Methodist
City Square
Lee Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Mobilization Day outlined by County Baptists Sunday
The Jones County Baptist Associational Training Union outlines Mobilization Day for Sunday at 3 p.m. at Anson Baptist Church with theme Choose Ye This Day. Rev Henry Chambers leads the service with Bethie Sue Lindsey as pianist and Jeve Lynn Irwin on organ. Miles Bb. Hays reads scripture and leads prayer.
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Jones County Baptist Associational Training Union
W.T. Gambill
Anson Baptist Church
Henry Chambers
Bethie Sue Lindseey
Jeve Lynn Irwin
Miles Bb. Hays
Hamlin Baptist Church
Joe Breed
Anson
Calvary Church
Stamford
Breed
Mr. Hays
M. J. Lee
Quanah
First Baptist Church
Avoca Amity
Bethel
Boyd Chapel
Compere
Corinth
Calvary
Fairview Golan
Hamlin
Hannah
Hawley
Hebron
Hodges
Leeders New Hope
Noodle
Prairie Grove Prairie View
Riverside
Shiloh
Stith
East McHarg Baptist
Truby
Tuxedo
St Johns Church Plans Sunday Study of Luke Gospel
St. Johns church will begin a study of the book of Luke during Sunday evening services starting December 3 at 7 PM. Attendees will receive a magazine style copy of Luke and the pastor Rev. Charles E. Fike invites the public. KDWT broadcasts will extend interest for the study. Jeff English of Forsan visited Stamford for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Charles E. Fike
Shutins
Stamford Man of Year Award Tops Jaycee Week
Stamford Jaycee Week marks Junior Chamber of Commerce observance January 14 21 1951 with the 30th anniversary and a city banquet to name Stamford Man of the Year The winner will be chosen by a four panel judging group from community welfare leadership and contributions and receive a Distinguished Service Award Key. Bill Longley held the honor last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Lee Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Garden Club
Music Club
Be PW Club
Pierian Club
Santa Claus
Stamford City Square
Jaycee
Joseph High
Jaycees
Bill Longley
Mrs George Rollins to Play Christmas Carols on KDWT
Mrs George Rollins will perform Christmas carols on the organ for the United Council of Church Women radio program over KDWT on Saturday at 9 45 a m. Mrs C T Dod son radio chairman announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rollins
United Council of Church Women
KDWT
C. T. Dodson
Aggie Dance at Stamford Country Club Friday Night
The H J S K Texas A and M hosts a dance at Stamford Country Club on Friday night December 1 starting at 8 p m All exes are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Country Club
Employee Transfer Moves Bob Kirkpatrick to San Angelo
West Texas Utilities Co. transfers Bob Kirkpatrick to San Angelo where he is employed. His wife Beverly and their daughter will join him there on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kirkpatrick
San Angelo
West Texas Utilities Co
Beverly
Berry announces birth of daughter Melinda Madge Berry
A daughter named Melinda Madge Berry was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Berry at Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene on November 28. The baby weighed six pounds three ounces. Mr. Berry is field scout executive for Jones district and lives in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Madge Berry
Marvin Berry
Hendricks Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Mr. Berry
Jones District
Stamford
Flournoy Becomes Inspector After Long Stamford Police Service
George G. Flournoy, Stamford police chief for over 50 years, resigns to assume the new title inspector of police. The city council accepted his resignation with regret and lauded his service. He recalls his crime-fighting career, including aid during a meningitis outbreak and a famed encounter with the Santa Claus bandit. Flournoy helped organize the Texas Police Association and remains active in law enforcement, with future duties in Ranger during the oil boom and a long record as a peace officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Flournoy
Stamford
Flournoy
Fiournoy
A.C. Green
Mr. Flournoy
Santa Claus
Isco
Typ Eal
Cisco
Wichits Falls
Ranger
Waco
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Dick Rowland
Stamford Booster Club
Navy
J. B. Pumphrey
Austin
Texas A&m
County Baptists Outline
St. John’s Church
Jeff English
Forsan
Aggie
Sear
Clay County
Ala
Sherit's
George
Colorado County
Coryell County
Haskell County
Rochester
J. A. Flournoy
Young Flournoy
Peace Officer’s Department
WS. Swan
Jones
Chipe Phoernoy
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