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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

6

Rotary hosts Laeders six man team and Rev Boles

Stamford Rotary Club welcomed Laeders High School six man football team and coach Coach John Hayton. Rev Jerry Poles spoke on youth, Christ, and modern culture stressing heritage through Christianity. The Pirates’ roster includes Zips Worley Jam ar Routon Dogzen Lundgren Keesee Garvin Wills Nichols Higgs Culver Garvin Honey Reyes Fuqua Wiley.

Laeders High School Stamford Rotary Club Jerry Poles Central Presbyterian Church Ile Christ Boles Hayton Dan Zips Victor Worley William Jamar Wayne Routon Leonard Dogzen David Lundgren Mack Keesee Leon Garvin Richard Wills John Nichols Joe Higgs Bill Culver Rex Garvin B. A. Honey Junior Reyes Wayne Fuqua Bob Wiley

Hospital Notes Surgical and Medical Patients Listed

Surgical cases include Mrs. Fannie Johnson Mrs. C. BR Carson Stamford Phyllis Ake Reyes Almaguer C. Bennett Virgil Ivy all of Stamford Medical cases list Mrs. L. Howard Abilene H. F. Care Lewis Lasseter Stamford Mrs. Kat Baleman Stamford Ceorre W. Wainscott Hamlin Mrs. Roy Watts Stamford Mrs. BR. F. Wooldrige Old Glory.

Fannie Johnson Rule C. BR. Carson Stamford Phyllis Ake Reyes Almaguer C. Bennett Virgil Ivy L. Howard Abilene H. F. Care Old Glory

Stamford American Briefs Stamford Texas December 1960

Stamford residents read a compact page of local briefs detailing community happenings and notices. The items highlight civic and social events affecting Stamford on December 1960, with emphasis on town affairs and upcoming activities.

Stamford Texas

Princess phone lights up and charms Christmas shoppers

Stamford readers are urged to buy a Princess telephone as a practical Christmas gift. The compact model glows when lifted and comes in white pink turquoise blue or beige. Tree shaped gift certificates and color choice are offered followed by after Christmas installation at a preferred location. Call by number for fast long distance service and receive a free Blue Book for storing numbers.

Military Burial for W. B. Davis Planned in Stormford

Funeral services for Willie B. Davis 64 of Springville Arizona will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Kinney Funeral Chapel Stormford with burial in Highland Cemetery under Kinney Funeral Home direction The WWI veteran died Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital Albuquerque NM Survivors include his wife two sons a daughter two brothers two sisters and five grandchildren

Willie B. Davis Springville Arizona Kinney Stormford Davis Veterans Administration Hospital Albuquerque N. M Decater Texas Hev. J. B. Chick Calvary Baptist Church Stamford Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Amercan Legion VFW Texas National Guard Louise Davis Preston B Clarence D Lone Beach Calif R. T. Patterson Long Beach Ruther Davis Virgil Davis Lubbock Archie McKay Crain Donnie Johnson

Moreno Infant Buried Friday

Last rites were held for Isidra Dela Cruez Moreno infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ysidora Moreno of 407 S McMillian Street Stamford. Born May 15 1960 in Stamford she died in the sanitarium at 515 pm Thursday. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery under Kinney Funeral Home supervision.

Isidra Dela Cruez Moreno Ysidora Moreno S. McMillian Street Stamford St Ann Catholic James A. M. Uree

Lueders Boy Parole Revoked After Escapade Disturbance

Four Lueders boys ages 15 and 16 caused a Wells Street disturbance Thursday night. County Judge H. G. Andrews Jr. revoked one boy's probation and ordered return to Gatesville reform school. other youths were paroled to parents. Police investigate stolen spare tire and five frozen turkeys missing from the high school cafeteria.

Lueders Gatesville H. G. Andrews Jr Wells Street Mary Judge¢ Andrews Reform School Pascal Harris Hudson Road

Funeral services for W. V. Nelson in Stamford

William Voy Nelson 61 of Stamford died Friday from an apparent heart attack after collapsing at home. Born May 1, 1899 in Comanche County he married Fathie Frost in 1919. Survived by wife two sons Vernon. Bobby. brother Carl. sister Mrs Douglas. one grandson. Funeral at First Baptist Stamford with Rev Jack Southerland officiating. interment Highland Cemetery.

William Voy Nelson Stamford First Baptist Church Nelson South Weatherbee St Comanche County Fathie Frost Comanche Vernon Fager Feed Jack Southerland Internment Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home J. Frank Bobby Carl Nelson Abilene Mrs. Douglas Cecil Eager T. N. Meadows Ed Norton Vernon Lovvorn L. E. Million Herman Cox

Seals Drive Falls Short in Jones County Campaign

Jones County tuberculosis association reports Christmas seal campaign lagging. Through December 3 contributions total 1135 with many residents mailed seals but yet to send in funds. Local money funds county work while portion supports national research. gifts listed include Anson 194 Avoca 434 Hamlin 541 Hawley 28 Lueder s 35 Stamford 300.

Jones County Tuberculosis Association Anson Avoca Hamlin Hawley Lueders Stamford

Paint Creek Boys To Be Honored With Banquet

Members of the Paint Creek High School six man football team will be honored Tuesday night December 13 at 6 0 p m in the school cafeteria. Tickets cost 1 50 and are on sale until late Friday afternoon. George Graham of Hardin Simmons University Abilene will speak, introduced by H P Morrison superintendent. Music by Hardin Simmons department. Jackets and awards will be presented, pep queen named.

Paint Creek George Graham Hardin Simmons University Abilene H. P. Morrison Hardin Simmons W. J. Tate

Early Bacteriology Begins in 1676 with Simple Microscope

The science of bacteriology traces to 1676 when scientists first observed tiny organisms using a basic lens, marking a foundational moment in microbiology.

Estes graduates from San Diego recruit training

John R. Estes, son of Mr and Mrs John R. Estes of Rule, graduated from recruit training on November 10 at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California.

John R. Estes Rule Naval Training Center San Diego Calif

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Jerry Boles Laeders Stamford Rotarians John Hayton Pirates Jesus Christ Jesus Hather Lin Roy Watts BR. F. Wooldrige Eager Feed Mill S. Weatherbee Gene Adkisson Monc Southwestern Bell Telephone Company W. B. Davis Moreno Buie W. R. Nelson Morton Marshall Pork & Beans Joe Lecdy Kes Duncan Hines Nestles Western Leddy Boot Shop Pine Abilene Bray Finner Hamburger Iicisweei City Grocery & Market
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