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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
4
An informal supper and gathering at St. John's Methodist Church welcomed the new pastor Rev. E A Reed and Mrs. Reed. Jim McCulloch led the program with vocal and violin numbers by local performers and a quartet. Rev Reed and Mrs Reed spoke briefly as a large crowd attended.
Woman's Day will be observed at Central Christian Church Sunday morning with the Woman's Missionary Organization in charge. Rev. Ben Parker will give a short message. A play Christian Womanhood Faces New Frontiers will be performed by four women and Miss Richardson. Thelma Devereaux will sing several numbers. An invitation is extended to town women to attend.
The Avoca P TA held its regular meeting at the Methodist church on Tuesday November 26 with Mrs E Gillespie presiding. Members discussed improving the playground and school equipment and planned fundraising for future projects. The next PTA gathering is set for Tuesday December 10 inviting all Avoca School patrons and friends.
A fragment notes items including wall paper and canvas offered by C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co. The text hints at a store sale or display but lacks full details on date or terms.
Charlie Heard returns to the City Auditorium arena to face newcomer Nick Benzinas in a thirty minute semi final. Tex Watkins remains in the main event as promoter Pug Hester searches for a tougher opponent. Larry Tillman defeats Charlie Heard in three falls during last Monday’s card with falls timed around 18 58, 19 27, and 7 seconds. Derry Denton shines in the semi final, winning in 25 minutes with flying headscissors and rolling headscissors.
Eva J Swafford 82 died at her daughter’s home Thanksgiving morning after frail health. She was born Eva Jane Billingsley, married John Little Swafford in 1878 (his death 25 years ago). Funeral arrangements handled by Kinney. body sent to Pikesville Tennessee for burial. Survivors include four sons L C Swafford G G Swafford D C Swafford Frank Swafford. four daughters J C Thurman I S Acuff Dallas Southard and B L Lacy.
The American adds titles in the $1 group including An American Tragedy Coronado's Children and The Raven in demand. Children’s books, 50 cents each, list Uncle Tom's Cabin Elsie Dinsmore and Little Women. Cooperative Baptists Helen Bagby and Elizabeth Jackson Circles met for Christmas Week of Prayer with devotionals and participants named. forthcoming mission program planned.
Members of the Woman's Missionary Union met at the First Baptist Church for a monthly business and social gathering to plan the annual White Christmas. Mrs Gregory directed Bible games after the session. Refreshments served for 385 members and guests and 30 children in the Sunbeam group.
Austin reports new pension chief Orville S. Carpenter vows fair aid for the elderly as he takes charge of the old age assistance board. He will resign as state auditor February 14 when the pension law takes effect. Carpenter cites surveys on costs and eligibility and estimates 62,933 may qualify for pensions. He notes 41,787 aged Texans on relief now and previews careful, comparative planning. An unrelated Nast cartoon retrospective recalls the famed political artist who created Uncle Sam and other iconic figures.
We express appreciation to the fire department for extinguishing the house fire. No insurance means no donation now, but we will remember you later. Thanks also to our neighbors for their kindness and help. Mr. and Mrs EB G Martin.
The Ladies Aid met Monday afternoon with theme Peace as Mrs. E. L. Fleming led a study assisted by Mrs. George Rollins and Mrs. Beulah Gould. Hostesses Mrs. J. B. Lee and Mrs. Bob Moore served sandwiches pickles and tea after the program.
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