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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1945

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Manpower in Stamford Area Grows, USES Reports

USES Stamford office head E C Beaver says veterans returning home now become available for work. Employers urged to place orders to J job referrals to qualified workers. Past week 35 registered, 8 referred, 3 hired amid 60 openings, 45 from area and 15 outside including Borger and San Angelo.

Stamford E. C. Beaver United States Employment Service Armed Forces Mr. Beaver North Swenson Avenue Beaver Jor Jones, Haskell Stonewall Kent Borger San Angelo

Visit Notes and Births in Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jones of Seymour arrived Monday to visit daughter Mrs. Travis Bouchett. A son James Onis Crawford was born to Mr. and Mrs. Onis Crawford of Hamlin at Stamford Sanitarium on December 5 weighing seven pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Morris of Hamlin and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crawford of Stamford. Rudolph Matecha of Hamlin had an operation at Stamford Sanitarium on December 5. Paul Sanders and Guy Sanders of Georgetown Tenn. visit aunt Mrs. S. R. Osment. Paul Sanders recently discharged from military service. Bill Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davis, ill with pneumonia at Stamford Sanitarium. Mrs. Davis also sick with sore throat.

G. H. Jones Seymour Mrs. Travis Bouchett James Onis Crawford Onis Crawford Hamlin Stamford Sanitarium Crawford Morris J. A. Morris Sam Crawford Stamford Rudolph Matecha Paul Sanders Guy Sanders Georgetown Tenn S. R. Osment Bill Davis J. S. Davis

Local notes on church pastor ill and holiday visits

December five notes report Rev. C B Thomas of Central Christian Church ill but improving. Several families and former students are visiting relatives, with trips to Dallas, Abilene, College Station, and Waco for Thanksgiving and university events. County residents include Langford, Reichenbach, King family, Lee Walker on furlough, Eva Ann Allen, and Ted Strauss.

C. B. Thomas Central Christian Church

Foringer Family Plans Move to Fayetteville Arkansas

Mr and Mrs R D Foringer and their son Terry will relocate to Fayetteville Arkansas where Foringer will work for General Food Sales Co He recently left military service and the family has been visiting from time to time Mrs Foringer formerly Evelyn Bushell has worked in Dr Almus office during his service period

R. D. Foringer Terry Fayetteville Ark Foringer General Food Sales Company Evelyn Bushell Almus

Christ Above All Theme Set for Anson Baptist Union Meet

The Baptist Training Union associational meeting in Anson Friday night will use Christ Above All as its theme with the slogan Launching a Century with Christ. The program includes prayer, music, officer announcements, church reps, and a keynote address by Rev Miles B. Hays.

Christ Baptist Training Union Treadwell Leeders Training Union Associa Tional

Stamford Closes Football Season With Loss To Eastland

Stamford ends season with a 19 to 7 defeat at Eastland on Bulldog Field. Two early first quarter and fourth quarter fumbles by Billington led to Eastland touchdowns while Hodge’s 78 yard run and a later 22 yard interception return produced Stamford points. Eastland executed two first quarter scores and another in the final period as Stamford struggled with penalties and passing.

Stamford Eastland Bulldog Billington Hodge Ladd Harry Sims Eastfamed

Funeral Held For James Ely Leslar in Haskell

James Ely Leslar age 75 of Has kell died at Stamford Sanitarium after two week hospital stay. Funeral at Haskell Methodist Church with Rev. Whatley and Rev. Grooms. Burial Willow cemetery. Survivors include wife three sons three daughters two brothers a sister nine grandchildren one great grandchild.

James Ely Leslar Haskell J. E. Gregory Stamford H. R. Whatley First Baptist Church Jordan Grooms Willow Cemetery Kinney Leslar Arkansas Fannie Abshire Grandview Elizabeth Hays Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Godbey Munday Fly Amarillo Lee Phoenix Ariz Ida Varsey Detroit W. N. Cole Rule Louie Leflar Shilo Springs Ark Steve Leflar Mexico Bruner Hamlin

Bunkleys Return to Abilene After Navy Service

E Bunkley pharmacist mate third class discharged after three years in the Navy. He and wife Tommie Faye Stell traveled from San Diego to Abilene by plane and were greeted by both sets of parents. They plan to go to Austin in February where Bunkley will resume work at the University of Texas.

E. Bunkley San Diego United States Navy Tommie Faye Stell Abilene J. T. Stell Claude Benkley Howard Whatey Bunkley Austin University of Texas

Simpsons To Make Home in Stamford

Mr and Mrs W R Simpson arrive to establish a Stamford home. Boatswain first class Simpson received discharge at San Francisco on November 5 after 47 months in service with 22 months at sea. His wife Helen has lived in Oregon. They married about a year ago. Simpson is son of Mr and Mrs W A Simpson of this city.

W. R. Simpson Simpson United States Navy San Francisco Helen Simpson Oregon W. A. Simpson

Hal George Mason Is Called Back From Furlough

Hal George Mason, home on furlough from Ft. Bragg, N C, received a telegram November 27 canceling 10 days of leave and he left Monday to return to Ft. Bragg. He was promoted to technician fifth grade on November 1 and serves as a supply clerk. He has been at Ft. Bragg since reassignment after overseas service, returning from the European Theater June 24 after five months in France Germany and Czechoslovakia with combat March 29 to May 12. Thanksgiving was celebrated at the home of his grandparents J E Duncan of Stamford with extended family from Stamford Abilene and Tech 5 Mason.

France Germany Czechoslovakia Mason J. E. Duncan Dudley Duncan Cora Brown Myrtle Tschabold Paul Duncan Paula Stamford Jack Duncan Jacqueline Buster Walton Doris Jane Clay Boyer Duncan Lair Mary Jin Mason Abilene Tech

Funeral Services For Mrs J C Nix In Stamford

Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude Emily Morris Nix age 67 were held at Swenson Avenue Baptist Church with Rev H S Hinson. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery. Mrs Nix died after a heart attack at Stamford Sanitarium. Survivors include husband two sons three daughters fourteen grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers and a sister.

A. C. Nix Swenson Avenue Baptist Church H S. Hinson Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Nix Edwards County The Baptist Church Jones County Stamford Runnels County J. Elridge Nix Morris Nix Mae Warren Abilene W. W. Young

Discharged World War II Veteran Lonnie Adkins Returns Home

Sgt. Lonnie R. Adkins arrives in Seymour after 51 months overseas in North Africa and Italy. He receives the American Defense medal and service awards at Fort Sam Houston under the point system. He entered service February 19, 1941 and trained at Camp Wolters Ft. Benning and Ft. Bragg before sailing April 2, 1943. He meets his 27 month old daughter Dianne on return. son of Mrs. Maude Adkins. wife Christine McKay. They reside at 207 East Handlain Street.

Lonnie R. Adkins North Africa Italy Fort Sam Houston Adkins Camp Wolters Ft. Benning Georgia Ft. Bragg North Carolina Dianne Maude Adkins Seymour Christine McKay East Handlain Street

John R. Nail Returns from Service with Honors

Sgt. John R. Nail, aerial engineer on a C 54, returns home after discharge at Sheppard Field. He served 14 months in India during World War II and totals 3½ years in the service. Nail earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal and will reside with his wife to work with his father.

John R. Nail India Sheppard Field Nail

Christmas Cantata By Stamford Music Club

The Stamford Music club presents its annual Christmas cantata at St. John's Methodist church on Sunday night December 16.

Stamford Music Club St. John’s Methodist Church

Thanks to Yanks program to close on December 10

Mrs. Ryland Gleaton chairs the project urging holiday donations for hospitalized GI Joe and GI Jane service members. With a target of about half a million gifts, organizers ask for stationery, reading material, cigarettes, toiletries, and more, to show appreciation this Christmas season.

Yanks GI Joe GI Jane Ryland Gleaton

Stamford Produce Company Sold to Abilene Buyer

Stamford Produce Company owned by R. C. Shelton and Earl O'Steen was sold to C. D. Echols of Abilene effective January 1. Shelton will continue to operate the business for a time and no changes will be made. Echols has 26 years with Walker-Smith Wholesale Grocer and led the Abilene branch for 16 years.

Stamford Produce Company R. C. Shelton Earl O'Steen C. D. Echols Abilene Shelton Sald Shelton Echols Walker-Smith Wholesale Grocer Company Walker-Smith Company

Young Brothers Return from Overseas Highlight Family Reunion

Corporal Emmitt Young of the U S Marines has been discharged after service since December 1942 and joins his parents Rev and Mrs S H Young to plan a return to Southern Methodist University. His brother Lieutenant Horace Young has come home from England and awaits discharge at Camp Fannin. Their sister Mrs John Garrity and Lieutenant Garrity are due December 12 with a 30 day furlough for him.

Cpl Emmitt Young United States Marines S. H. Young Southern Methodist University Lieut Horace Young England United States Camp Fannin John F. Garrity Emogene Young Garrity

Cecil Gregory Returns After 42 Months in Service

Cecil Gregory has returned to Stamford after a 42 month wartime service. He received his discharge at San Antonio on November 15 and plans to visit relatives before staying a few days more. Gregory, a mess sergeant with staff sergeant rank, was stationed in Africa for three months and served in Italy. He was overseas 27 months, returning from Leghorn, Italy. He worked at Saferway Store before joining the service.

Cecil Gregory Stamford San Antonio Gregory Africa Italy United States Leghorn Saferway Store

Bazaar by Central Christian women at Elliott Tailor Shop

A bazaar organized by the ladies of Central Christian church will be held at Elliott Tailor Shop on Saturday December 8. Handwork suited for Christmas gifts will be sold.

Rainfall Totals and Frosts Mark Week

A slow drizzle Sunday and Sunday night brought .39 inch of rain. The week saw lower temperatures with several hard frosts in the mornings and a light freeze Tuesday morning.

Stamford High Band to Present Christmas Concert

The Stamford High School band directed by Mrs. Tony Selmon will perform a Christmas concert at the high school auditorium on Friday December 21 at 7 30 p m.

High Schools Stamford High School Tony Selmon

Cotton Ginning Totals Filed for Jones County

Census report shows 34000 bales ginned in Jones County from the 1945 crop prior to November 14, compared with 27671 bales for 1944, according to special agent Bowen Pope.

Jones County Bowen Pope Special Lagent

Christmas Lights to Glow as Stamford Opens Season

Christmas lights will be turned on Friday night December 7 officially opening the Christmas season for Stamford merchants. A 41 foot tree arrived from California and stands on the post office plaza. Show windows are bright with festive lighting and Santa themed displays.

Stamford California Post Office

Newquist Baby Chokes to Death

Ralph Dewane Newquist six year old son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Newquist of the Bricksdahl community choked to death Wednesday morning as family rushed him to hospital. Autopsy found no disease cause. He had a light cold and had been kept home from school. Funeral Friday at 3 p m at Bethel Lutheran church Ericksdahl with Dr Hugo B Haterius conducting. Burial in churchyard cemetery Kinney Funeral Home in charge. Survived by sister Delores and grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Newquist and Mr and Mrs C H Seth. His mother is Dorene Seth.

Ralph Dewane Newquist Stanley Newquist Bricksdahl Bethel Lutheran Church Ericksdahl Hugo B. Haterius Kinney Funeral Home Delores Ed New Quit C. H. Seth Dorene Seth

Jones County Farm Loan Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Jones County National Farm Loan Association held its annual meeting on December 1 in Anson. Dr. W Crumpler was re elected director with R B Buie C F Upshaw J L Culbertson and L H McBride as directors. B L Jones re elected secretary treasurer and Mrs Maude Pittman named office assistant. The association saw its busiest year with farmers retiring nearly 500000 in loans not yet due and 250000 in new loans. It holds 65360 in capital stock and 29869.98 in surplus while servicing 1500000 in loans.

Jones County National Farm Loan Association Anson W. Crumpler R. B. Buie C. F. Upshaw Stamford J. L. Culbertson L. H. McBride Hamlin B. L. Jones Maude Pittman

Bohmfalk Rites Held for Maxine Bohmfalk at Lueders

Mrs. Maxine Faye Bohmfalk 26 died Monday after months of ill health. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 p m in Lueders Baptist Church with Rev. George Harrington. Burial followed in Bisbee, Arizona via Abilene. Survivors include husband D L Bohmfalk daughter Darlene, parents J J and Mrs Goodall, sisters and brothers.

Baptist Church Lueders Maxine Faye Bohmfalk Bohmfalk Heath J. 3. Goodall Douglas Ariz George Harrington Abilene Kinney Funeral Home Bisbee Girard D. L. Bohmfalk Arizona Delline Frank Long Arkansas Dorothy Goodall Bonnie Marie Ruby Ralph California

Navy petty officer Kenneth Rorie receives discharge

Kenneth Rorie petty officer third class of the United States Navy has received his discharge. He arrived in Seattle Washington on November 11 and, with his wife, has come to Stamford. He had been stationed in Australia. Rorie is a son of Mrs. W. J. Major.

Kenneth Rorie Unite States Navy Seattle Wash Stamford Australia Rorie W. J. Major

Parents of Cubs Club Meeting Sponsored by PTA

Parents of boys entering Cub Scout age are invited to a meeting sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association at Oliver Street and Reynolds Street schools. The PTA asks parents to assist in starting the Cub Scout work.

Parent-Teachers Association Oliver Street School Reynolds Street School

Postmaster R. Thomas Returns Home After Treatment

Postmaster R. Thomas, who had been receiving rheumatism treatment at Stamford Sanitarium, has returned home and is improving.

R. ©. Thomas Stamford Sanitarium

Kirk Dairy Building Underway at East Reynolds Street

Construction resumes this week on Kirk's Dairy general pasteurization plant for milk and by products. Foundations laid last summer halted by material shortages. light buff brick and glazed tile interior to be used. E E Kirkpatrick and son Frank Kirkpatrick own and will operate the plant with all new equipment.

East Reynolds Street E. E. Kirkpatrick Frank Kirkpatrick

Stamford Stumbles Over Series E Bond Quota Shortfall

Stamford area trails its Series E Victory Loan quota with about 78 percent sold by Wednesday and an overall 86 percent. $38,000 still needed. Local leaders plan December 7 as a deadline, with Roy Arledge and A C Bishop touring Stamford and surrounding towns to boost subscriptions.

Stamford Pearl Harbor Roy Arledge A. C. Bishop Leeders Avoca Arledge Bishop A. C. Humphrey Otto Sosebee Anson Area Tate May Hamlin Jones County

Mrs Minnie Huggins Dies After Heart Ailment

Mrs Minnie C Huggins 57 died Thursday November 29 at 2 0 p m in Stamford Sanitarium after a heart ailment. Visiting daughter Mrs Raymond Hammer, she came from California with son George L Huggins and daughter Miss Vada Huggins. Funeral Friday at 3 p m First Baptist with Rev Miles B Hays. burial Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home in charge. She born January 5 1888 in Alabama moved to San Mateo from Olton four years ago. Survivors include husband T L Huggins Weatherford two sons R H Huggins Concord Calif and George L Huggins four daughters Mrs Hammer Mrs ER J Gilliam San Antonio Mrs Woodson McNeil Olney and Miss Vada Huggins. 14 grandchildren and brother Hoyt Suggs Longview. Pallbearers listed.

Minnie C. Huggins Stamford Sanitarium Raymond Hammer George L. Huggins Vada Huggins San Mateo California First Baptist Church Miles B. Hays Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Huggins Alabama Olton T. L. Huggins Weatherford R. H. Huggins Concord Calif Hammer

Local Men Take Trip After Discharges

Ted Smith discharged at Camp Butner North Carolina traveled to Great Lakes Naval Training Station with T R Harrison as Harrison received his Navy discharge. They visited Chicago Niagara Falls and New York City before returning to Texas. Harrison and wife are now in Fort Worth. Smith served two and a half years as a sergeant in the European Theater. Harrison served three years as chief specialist and was formerly educational director at the First Baptist church.

Ted Smith Camp Butner N. C Great Lakes Naval Training Station Great Lakes T. R. Harrison Navy Smith First Baptist Church

Chemurgic Regional Clinic Attended by A C Bishop

A C Bishop left Wednesday for Wichita Falls to attend the regional chemurgic clinic held December 5 and 6. The event was sponsored by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Chemurgic Congress to discuss recent research and further uses of West Texas products.

A. C. Bishop Wichita Falls

Lieutenant John F. Anderson Returns to Chandler Field

Lieutenant John F Anderson, formerly stationed on Iwo Jima, has returned to the United States for his wife Jeanette Taylor and their baby son Freddie whom he had never seen. They have moved to Chandler Arizona where Anderson will be stationed at Chandler Field.

John F. Anderson Iwo Jima United States Jeanette Taylor Freddie Chandler, Ariz Chandler Field

Dick Giles Named New City Manager Succeeding Bowdry

Dick Giles was named city manager by the Stamford City Council in a called session. A. C. Humphrey, the mayor, announced the appointment and noted Olive McDougle’s effective acting tenure during Bowdry’s resignation after 13 years. Giles returns from England with 19 months service as a corporal. his family resides here while he completes the transition.

Dick Giles Grady Bowdry A. C. Humphrey Giles Stamford Olive McDougle Miss McDougle England Jane Rickie West Texas Utilities Company Tire Stam- Cher of Commerce

White Front Facelift Planned for South Square

A face lifting will be given to buildings on the south side of the square with all white fronts. Work began Wednesday on painting the structures. The project will cover Wilson Bakery's new buildings Elliott Cleaning Company premises the Masonic lodge a secondhand store Knowles barber shop and the Palace theatre.

Wilson Bakery Elliott Cleaning Company Masonic Lodge Knowles Barber Shop Palace Theatre

Military Rites For Boyd Yukon Brooks In Stamford

Boyd Yukon Brooks 20 died at Stamford Sanitarium after motorcycle crash injuries. Military funeral rites included American Legion and Texas State Guard, with a large turnout of veterans. He served in the Navy Pacific theater and was discharged in 1945. Survivors include parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Brooks and five brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. at 218 West Davenport Street. burial Highland Cemetery.

Povd Yukon Brooks Stamford J. F. Brooks West Davenport Street L. D. Hull Northside Calvin Woods Dick Rowland Henry Miller Charlie Stokes Monte Gentry Charlie King Vernon Bishop Bill Smoky) Miller Bill Engler Lloyd Weems Lloyd Sides Edgar Sorrell C. R. Taylor C. B. Smith Claude Bennett Jim Cobb Shawnee Oklahoma Navy Lubbock Pacific U. S. Naval Hospital Farragutt Idaho Pvt Jimmie Brooks Midland Albuquerque Clifford Oscar Walter Fay Stewart Thelma Moss Charles Holloway Gary Grant Joe Cleo Moss Carol Jean Brooks

Grover Yeatts Dies In Abilene Home

Grover Yeatts died after being stricken at his Abilene residence. He passed away at about 8 15 a m after a hospital transfer. Ches ter Yeatts and Mrs H S Abbott family members learned of his death. Capt Billy Yeatts, son of Grover and wife, recently returned from the European Theater of Operations.

Grover Yeatts Chester Yeatts Abilene H. S. Abbott

Rotary Club Hosts Stamford High Football Squad Luncheon

Stamford High School football players were honored at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Stamford Inn. Coach Robert Thompson introduced the team and its leaders Billy Lowe and Billy McKeever. Guests included Lee Walker and Sgt Leonard Mackmin. Dick Giles spoke on city governance and Emory Lambkin joined as a new member. The club announced 70 members.

Stamford High Rotary Club Stamford Inn A. C. Bishop Robert Thompson Billy Lowe Billy McKeever Lee Walker Tamfor Leonard Mackmin Abilene Army Recruiting Office Dick Giles Dub Ledbetter Abilene Jim Cobb Leroy Johnson Emory Lambkin

Roy McClung Home On 30 Day Leave

Roy McClung a third class signalman in the United States Navy is home on a 30 day leave visiting his mother Mrs Mabel McClung and other family members He has served on a troop ship and visited combat ports including Tokyo Bay after landing via Okinawa He reports to Dallas December 29 and expects discharge January 17 He is joined by brother Reginald Mee Clung who left November 26 for army service at Ft Sam Houston

Roy McClung United States Navy Mabel McClung McClung Tokyo Bay Okinawa Dallas Reginald Mee Clung Ft Sam Houston

Christmas Program Set By WSCS At St. John's

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist plans a Christmas program and a gift exchange at Monday's meeting. Mrs. J. F. McCulloch led the final year end session with reports praised and life memberships awarded to Mrs. Jack Jones and Mrs. J. B. Dodson. Stamford eyes district Harvest Day on December 11 at Knox City. new officers urged to attend.

Woman’s Socety of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church J. F. McCulloch Jack Jones J. B. Dodson Stamford Knox City

Dick Carsons Have Thanksgiving Affair

Mr and Mrs Dick Carson hosted a Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday A assortment of relatives attended including Mr and Mrs James Robertson and their son Jimmie of Aspermont Mr and Mrs Sam Hill and children Jean Joan and Jim Abilene Mrs B K Carson Mrs Kate and Miss Fesnens Coreen of Ella Armstrong Mrs M Robertson and Richard Carson Attendees enjoyed a turkey with trimmings

Dick Carson James H. Robertson Jimmie Robertson Aspermont Sam Hill Jean Joan Jim Abilene B. K. Carson Kate Fesnens Coreen Ella Armstrong M. Robertson Richard Carson

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M. E. Elliott Lynder Holley Dan Robert Langford College Station A. and Richard Reichenbach Joy Britt Carl Gage Naval Station J. C. King and Son Trine Lie Closkey General Hospital Eva Ann Allen Waka Ted Strauss Texas University Will Bunkleys Return Simpsons Hal George Mason J. C. Nix Young Brothers Overseas Newquist Jones County Farm Loan Association Mrs. Maxine Faye Bohmfalk Kirk Minnie Huggins Chemurgic Boyd Yukon Brooks WSCS Dick Carsons
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