Postwar drive extends rural telephone service nationwide
A joint Bell and independent companies committee aims to extend farm telephone service after the war. They note rural service is strong under private enterprise but not yet enough and plan to resume research, expand existing lines, and deploy new methods like rural carrier systems and microwave tech to reach more farmers at reasonable costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
United States
John P. Boylan
United States Independent Tel- Association
Keith S. McHugh
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bel
Boylan
McHuck
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Bridge Luncheon for Kolonial Kard Klub Held Friday
The Kolonial Kard Klub was entertained last Friday by Mrs. Sarah Inglish McDonald. Foursome tables were centered with red geraniums and tall red tapers. Luncheon was served and bridge games followed with Mrs. Frank Morrow winning high score prize. Guests included Mrs. J. B. Pumphrey, Mrs. A. S. Vernon, and several listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolonial Kard Klub
Sarah Inglish McDonald
Frank Morrow
J. B. Pumphrey
10X Ranch
Old Glory
A. S. Vernon
Toledo
Ohio
Mmes
Robert Harrison
Fred Hudson
G. C. Carothers
George Zachary
Charles G. Inglish
Edgar Ellis
Gordon Haynes
Arnold Douthit
Hugh Astin
War service closings and family news brief
Mrs Chas M Walsh Jr and her parents visit after her husband left to report for army duty at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio. Abilene Christian College students Ruth Williams and Dorothy Luck visit homefolk during Thanksgiving. Norma Gail Youngquist born December 5 at Stamford Sanitarium to Jon Ed Youngquist and Evelyn Osment. grandparents listed. Youngquist to Charleston, S. C., soon. Also note on piano wire strength versus weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Walsh, Jr
Martha Jo Hill
J. L. Hill, Jr
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio
Lubbock
Ruth Williams
Dorothy Luck
Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Norma Gail Youngquist
Stamford Sanitarium
Jon Ed Youngquist
Evelyn Osment
C. KE. Youngquist
Henry Osment
Youngquist
Charleston
S. C
Stamford Airport Phone Contacts Listed
Roy Cochran provides contact numbers for Stamford Municipal Airport, listing 9510 and 792-W for inquiries or operations. The note appears as a snippet from a local directory or aviation listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cochran
Stamford Municipal
J. M. Ashcroft
Stamford
Texas
Quality Cleaners Ad at 105 South Ferguson
Marvin Hinds owner at 105 South Ferguson invites customers for convenient service with no parking problem and drive up to the door. Phone 132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Cleaners
Marvin Hinds
South Ferguson
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Inney
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Stamford American
Symonds Place
Taylor
Rule
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Ann Sothern
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Maisie
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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John Hodiak
M-G-M
Tom Drake
Ava Gardner
Marta Linden
Paul Cavanagh
Bernard Nedell
Donald Meek
Chick Chandler
Hodiak
Western Mattress
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W. N
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B. D. Miles
Miles Wrecking Shop
E. Oliver
Buena Vista Hotel
Red & White
Avoca
Corley Cash Grocery
W.N
Carl Rutledge
Norton House
Box
Haskell
East McHarg Avenas
Floyd Joiner
East Reynolds Street
Humble Service Station
North Swenson
O. R. Johnson
S&g
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Swenson Ave
W. L. Cauthen
Lueders
John Deere
A. L. Wadzeck
Stamford Terracing Co
E. McHarg
City Drug
Oliver St
Moran
South Orient St
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
State Theatre
C. G. Gay
Oates Drug Store
Carmon
S. Porter
Duplex
West Moran
Arizona
Call
Wells
Mike Moore
Maplewood
Houston
Warren B. Tayman
City Property
South Porter
East Wells
N. Ferguson
S. Ferguson
S. Weatherbee
N. Swenson
West Davenport
E. 7Th St
Betas
Perry Brothers
Bill) Kinney In Charge
Stamford Hatchery & Poultry Farm
Chinaware
Genuine Willard Battery
S & G Home
Laguna Hotel
Cisco
Irene Linton
Texaco
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Albany Highway
Apply Brooks Motor Co
Ford Dealer
S. J. Hodge
H. D. Price
Sinclair Agency
Buckley
Buckley's
Tax Inc
America
G. I. Hero
Private Hargrove
Robert Walker
Donna Reed
Pearl Harbor
Bob Crosby
Fay McKenzie
Fuzzy Knight
Edward Norris
Joe Sawyer
Doodles Weaver
Pat Starling
Louis Capron
Spade Cooley and His
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Olsen and Johnson
Cass Daley
Queen of the Screwballs
Martha O'Driscoll
Patric Knowles
Count Basie
Delta Rhythm Boys
Universal
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Ake
Bardner
Siam
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