Sensations of 1945 opens at the Grand Theatre
The musical picture Sensations of 1945 stars Eleanor Powell Dennis O Keefe W C Fields C Aubrey Smith Sophie Tucker Eugene Pallette Mimi For sythe and the bands of Cab Calloway and Woody Herman. Andrew Stone directs with a Fred erick Jackson screenplay and a lively story of show business. Powell performs a standout dancing role as a witty press agent in a big star packed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Powell
Dennis O'Keefe
W. C. Fields
C. Aubrey Smith
Sophie Tucker
Eugene Pallette
Mimi Forsythe
David Lichine
Cab Calloway
Woody Herman
Hollywood
Andrew Stone
Grand Theatre
United Artists
Mr. Stone
Frederick Jackson
Eugene Palette
Dorothy Donegan
the Christians
Wooo’ Herman
Bridge of San Luis Rey Rated One of Great Films of Year
Heralded as among the year’s greatest films The Bridge of San Luis Rey opens at the Grand Theatre via United Artists. Lynn Bari stars as Perichole joined by Akim Tamiroff Francis Lederer Louis Calhern Donald Woods and Alla Nazimova in prominent roles.
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Bridge of San Luis Rey
Lynn Bari
Akim Tamiroff
Francis Lederer
Louis Calhern
Donald Woods
Alla Nazimova
Grand Theatre
United Artists Ware
Benedict Bogenus
Hollywood
Thornton Wilder
Howard Estabrook
Herman Weissman
Perichole
Peru
San Luis Rey Story Brings Priest’s Quest to Foreground
The piece highlights Uncle Pio and Francis Lederer in a dual role as Manuel and Esteban. Estabrook captures the sweep and gaiety along with beauty and mystery in this warmly human tale of a young priest seeking the meanings of God after five deaths near the Bridge of San Luis Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reer
Pio
Francis Lederer
Manuel
Esteban
Mr. Estabrook
San Luis Rey
Dr Wassell in Technicolor at Palace Theatre
Cecil B DeMille presents The Story of Dr Wassell in Technicolor at the Palace. Gary Cooper stars as Commander Wassell with Laurene Day as a nurse inspiring brave acts. Other cast members include Signe Hasso Carol Thurston Dennis O Keefe and Carl Esmond in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Dr. Wassell
DeMille
Palace Theatre
Corydon M. Wassel
U.S.N
Java
Wassell
Gary Cooper
Laraine Day
Othcere
Signe Hasso
Carol Thurston
Tremartini
Dennis O'Keefe
Hoppy
Carl Esmond
Oliver Thorndike
Renny McEvoy
Melvin Francis
Mrs Chas Green Leaves Abilene Paper Post
Mrs Chas Green resigns as secretary of the Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce effective December 15 and will join the Abilene Reporter-News editorial staff next week. She has served since May 1942 and also chairs for the Texas Cowboy Reunion. The Greens will keep their Stamford residence until a house is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Green
Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce
E. O. Wedgeworth
Abilene Reporter-News
Green
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
BCC
Chamber of Commerce
Stamford
Nolan County News
Sweetwater
Abilene
Greens
Wedgeworth
Reynolds School Honor Roll Totals by Grade
Reynolds School lists students on honor rolls across grades. Second grade includes Betty Upshaw. third grade names Gradalyn Morris Jimmy Nix Donald Smith and others. fourth grade features Herbert McClendon James Thompson Jo Ann Frizell Lajuana Jackson and more. fifth grade lists Glen Lewis Gayle Browne and several A and B designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylan Gillean
Anita Wedgeworth
Bobby Joe Calhoun
Richard Giles
Morris Hammer
Jakie Westfall
Barbara Crider
Carole Phillins
Marlene Skiles
Jerry Thomas
Marjorie Williams
Bly Braymer
Sarah Davis
Sharon Taylor
Betty Upshaw
Nancy Ashcroft
Richard Bouchett
Jacqueline Duncan
Jerry Garner
Glyn Medlin
Judy Metz
Wendel Jones
Wanda White
Gradalyn Morris
Jimmy Nix
Donald Smith
Jimmy Terry
Angela Tillotson
Nawona Williams
Ounda Goad
Herbert McClendon
James Thompson
Jo Ann Frizell
Lajuana Jackson
Betty Lou Johnson
Matilda Metz
Sandra Swenson
Carlene Terry
Joan Thomas
Christine Johnson
Wanda Faye Jones
Glen Lewis
Gayle Browne
Ray Kinney
Leon Muir
Duane Phillips
Paul Phy
Jerry Prewit
Bobbie Brown
Huda Hassen
Babe Sarah Nix
Ann Ruth Smith
Clydelle Wilkins
Jerry Keen
Dickie Bailey
Rain totals 1.04 inches with Monday showers
Rain amounting to 1.04 inches fell this week after early showers Monday. The day began with .40 inch before 10 a.m. and the remainder, about .64 inch, fell through Monday night. Freezing temperatures occurred several nights. by Wednesday skies cleared. Family gathering noted as James Warren Weldon left for Grand Island Nebraska after a 10 day furlough.
Stamford students return from Thanksgiving weekend
Six Texas A. and M. College students—Dan Langford Herb Carter Charles Baggett Bill Gay Louie Mack Hardy and Bobby Huston—came home to Stamford for Thanksgiving and drove back to College Station in a pickup Sunday afternoon after attending the Texas A. and M. game in Austin. Others from Stamford who witnessed the game include Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harrison Nancy Harrison Capt. Norris Russell Lieut. and Mrs. Earl Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Cleburne Huston.
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Stamford
A. and
M. College
College Station
Dan Langford
Herb Carter
Charles Baggett
Bill Gay
Louie Mack Hardy
Bobby Huston
Texas A
Austin
L. M. Hardy
W. B. Harrison
Nancy
Stamford Friends Meet Visiting Fort Worth Family
Mrs. Cos Stevenson and her son Randy of Fort Worth visited Stamford friends last weekend after traveling from Pea Cock where they saw Mrs. Stevenson's mother Mrs. C. O. Hughes. They were joined by Mrs. Stevenson's brother C. Hughes Jr., machinist mate second class, recently returned to the United States after two years in Guadalcanal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. O. Hughes
Cos Stevenson
Randy
Fort Worth
Stamford
Peacock
Mrs. Stevenson
C. O. Hughes
J C Penney Manager Visited Stamford Store by Loop
G E Loop district manager of J C Penney visited the Stamford store Tuesday and conferred with Manager W D Duble. Loop grew up at Lueders and lived in Stamford. He has relatives in Lueders and Stamford and enjoys visits to the area. The gum industry has spent over 1,000,000 dollars weekly since 1860. initial investment was 55 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Loop
J. C. Penney Company
Penney
Stamford
W. D. Duble
Mr. Loop
Lueders
Christmas Tree to Join City Lights Display in Stamford
Stamford business district lit up Thursday night as the square and surrounding streets were illuminated. Plans called for a 25 foot tree to be decorated and lighted to match the streamer lights. the tree will be erected once it arrives. The West Texas Utilities Co. and manager K. K. Francis donate painting and setup as a public service to Stamford and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development
West Texas Utilities Company
K. K. Francis
J. W. Stevenson Improved After Sanitarium Stay
J. W. Stevenson, pioneer resident, taken to Stamford Sanitarium Saturday in serious condition, showed improvement Thursday. His daughter Mrs Faye Spencer of Denver arrived with granddaughter Mrs W R Glasgow and her husband Lieutenant Glasgow of San Antonio, plus Mrs Glasgow's father William Baker of Cambridge Missouri, to join at his bedside. Mrs Spencer plans to stay longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stevenson
Stamford
Faye Spencer
Denver
Colo
W. R. Glasgow
Lieut. Glasgow
San Antonio
Mr. Holley Dies After Long Illness in Amarillo Burial Set
W. E. Holley, formerly of Stamford, died December 6 in Amarillo after a long illness. He will be buried Saturday at 3 30 p.m. at Pecos. He had been 7 years with a long service in Stamford. He was employed by H. O. Wooten Grocer Co. while living there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holley
W. E. Holley
Stamford
Amarillo
Pecos
H. O. Wooten Grocer Co
Dr Hugo B Haterius Returns to Bethel Pulpit
Dr Hugo B Haterius resumed services at Bethel Lutheran Church after a week’s absence on Sunday. Next Sunday morning service is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo B. Haterius
Bethel Lutheran Church
Local Church Notices and Community Funeral Updates
Sunday school will be combined and begin at 10 59 with no class sessions. Dr Haterius will head to Hutto for the Lutheran installation. The Young Women's Missionary Society will meet Thursday at Mrs R C Burlesons. Relatives attended John Nelson of New Sweden funeral. Family members left Sunday for the funeral Monday. Nelson was well known locally. Tech Sgt and Mrs Charles N Prater have departed for Santa Ana for duty. Prater recently returned from three years in the Southwest Pacific. A gift party honored the Praters with local family and friends. Mrs Hugo B Haterius and others traveled to Fort Worth to meet him on return from Minneapolis. Vernon Lundgren is now in the Philippines and Comer Sharp has been evacuated in China. John Tarleton student Clements Richards returned home for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Warren Weldon
Grand Island
Neb
Ethel Yarbro
J. H. Weldon
Lueders
Sgt. Weldon
Mae Weldon
Cisco
Haterius
Hutto
Young Women’s Missionary Society
R. C. Burleson
John Nelson
New Sweden
C. E. Youngquist
Bertel Youngquist
Wilbur Gustafson
F. E. Olson
Nelson
Prater
Sgt. Prater
Southwest Pacific
Set
Hugo B. Haterius
Jackie Hansen
Margaret
Maurice Reed
Carl Stenholm
Sunday School Christmas Program Practice at Local Church
Saturday at 3 o clock the local church hosts a Christmas program practice led by Dr and Mrs Haters for Sunday school children. Swenson school pupils had a two day Thanksgiving holiday last week. Tech Sgt Lawrence Ekdahl recently returned from three years in the Southwest Pacific andvisited home on furlough with his parents and sister in attendance. Mrs H F Dumler formerly Clara Ann Johnson now of Greeley Colorado sends regards from her gunner husband serving in the European theater.
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Swenson School
O. L. Ekdahl
Tech
Lawrence Ekdahl
Southwest Pacific
J. L. Ekdahl
Marlin Ivy
Abilene
H. F. Dumler
Clara Ann Johnson
Place
Greeley
Colo
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NOLAN _ Tha
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Coup DeMille
Paramount Presents
Gary
Tmnicolor
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Signe Hesse
Dennis O Keele
Carol Thurston Cort Esmond
Stanley Ridges
Cech 6 Orme
All Star MeloDy Masters
Dr. Wassel
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Lee Terry Walker
ANVIL
Popeye
SUN
Jerma
Broderick Jochson
Dorothy Bennet
United Artiers
Akin Tamiroff
March OF Times
Wahoo
Abilene Paper
Reynolds School
Ericksdahl
Baby
Beverly
Bot
Safeway Meats
Suzanne Ponceke
Eads
TIN
Frankfurters
Lerge Bb
Woodbury
Lo. Jer
Arizona
Lundgren
Philippines
Vernon Lundgren
J. A Lundgren
Clements Richards
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Mrs
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N. Swenson
Kinney Furniture Store
N. Side Square
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