Stamford High Teen Dies After Gym Class Collapse
Gerald W. Goree 17, a Stamford High School junior, collapsed during a tag game in gym. He died about 1 40 p m, likely from a heart attack, despite CPR and oxygen. Funeral at Stamford Church of Christ Thursday at 2 30 p m. Burial in Highland Cemetery. He was born May 3 1936 and lived in Stamford most of his life. He worked at Safeway and is survived by his parents, a brother, and grandparents.
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Gerald W. Goree
Stamford High School
Geral
Jack Goree
O. M. Isbell
Stamford Church of Christ
Delton Haun
Jones County Draws Cutchback In 54. Acreage
Amid farmer protests, Jones County 1954 cotton acreage allotments were cut from about 160000 acres to 114568 for the coming season. Farmers argued past three years drought reduced planted cotton should count, as nearby counties receive varying allotments.
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Jones County
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Haskell County
Fisher County
Sheckelford
Third Graders of Reynolds Entertain At PTA Meeting
Reynolds Street school third graders formed a living Christmas tree for the Christmas program at the Reynolds PTA meeting held Wednesday at the high school auditorium. President Mrs Bland Harrison presided with program chair Mrs George Rollins directing choral speaking and songs.
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Reynolds Street School
Reynolds Pta
Bland Harrison
George Rollins
F. Cochran
A. N. Reed
Roy M. Craig
P-Ta Council
San Antonio
Stamford
P-Ta
Julian Elliott
McCann Named Acting Judge in Corporation Court
A. J. McCann, city fireman, was named acting corporation court judge at a city council meeting Friday while Rev Sam Young recovers from a heart attack. The council also approved 25 percent city employee Christmas bonuses for one month’s pay and 10 percent for staff with less than six months’ service. An ordinance to reinstate council service pay was drafted, with salaries up to 10 dollars monthly for councilmen and 50 dollars for the mayor, suspended in 1951. Mrs. C. N. Humphrey returned from Houston and Dallas visiting relatives Christine Whatley Kerbow Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McCann
McCann
Sam Young
Clyde Westfall
Subscriptions Contest Boosts Prizes With Double Points
The Stamford American's Junior Salesman subscription contest offers double points this week for two year subscriptions and a Zenith TV as a top prize, plus three bicycles. Contenders like Jeanie Tredemeyer and Leslie Baitz push for the lead as the contest nears the December 19 deadline.
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Stamford
Zenith
Jeanie Tredemeyer
Near Old Glory
Leslie Baitz
Tommy Lovvorn
Jerry Williams
Donnie Weems
Bie
Ronnie Hart
Carl Weems
Robert Royall
Jimmy Nash
Tommy Lawdon
Morgan Fleming
Christian Home Is Necessary Speaker Tells PTA Meeting
Mrs. R. F. Mahood told the Junior Senior High PTA on December to stress a global ideal rooted in a Christian home. The December gathering at the high school auditorium featured seventh grade girls presenting a fine arts program including Madrilena, Christmas pieces, and readings.
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R. F. Mahood
Parent-Teacher Association
Mahood
Homer Scott
PTA
Brooke Farly
It's a Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Sorgee at Stamford
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A L Sorgee at Stamford Sanitarium on Wednesday afternoon in a brief local birth notice.
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A. L. Sorgee
Stamford Sanitarium
Mrs. E. D. Castaneda Undergoes Surgery
Mrs. E. D. Castaneda underwent surgery at Stamford Sanitarium on Saturday and is reported improving.
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E. D. Castaneda
Stamford Sanitarium
Stamford Gins Slow After Strong Cotton Harvest
Stamford four gins had gin ned 8613 bales of this year's crop by 4:30 p m Wednesday. estimates show about 75 percent of the crop. Ginning is tapering off though the crop is better than early hopes. Stamford Compress has handled over 30 000 bales and averages 54 516 bales per year, with Steve Bennett noting they handled just under 12 000 bales last year.
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Stamford
Stamford Compress
Steve Bennett
Bring a Guest Not a Gift to Calvary Baptist Christmas Program
Calvary Baptist Church invites the public to its first Christmas program in the new auditorium at 801 South Wethern Street. Pastor Rev. David Kuykendall asks attendees to bring guests rather than gifts and notes the tree and gift exchange will be omitted. Classes will host home Christmas parties with gift exchanges. A definite date will be announced in next week’s Stamford American.
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Christ
Calvary Baptist Church
David Kuykendall
New Church
South Wetherbee Street
Stamford American
New Cub Scout Group Formed in Pack 41 Den 6
A new Cub Scout group was organized Friday December 4 at Mrs. Monroe Young home. Den mother Mrs. Gene Overton will guide the group for about three months with her twin sons as den chiefs. Meetings are Fridays 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Members include Butch Youne Robbie Sandefur Johnny Byrd David Grissom Randy Thompson Mike Overton David Peel Whitfield Manske.
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den No. 6
Monroe Young
Gene Overton
Paint Creek
Butch Youne
Robbie Sandefur
Johnny Byrd
David Grissom
Randy Thompson
Mike Overton
David Peel Whitfield Manske
Stamford Seniors Sponsor Stamps Ozark Quartet Concert
The Stamford high school senior class sponsors a Dec 14 concert by the Stamps Ozark quartet in the high school auditorium at 7 45 p m Tickets are on sale with adults 50 cents and children 25 cents Tickets available from senior class members.
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Stamford High School
Stamps Ozark Quartet
Stamford Garden Club Christmas Pilgrimage Dec 20
Five Stamford homes will open Sunday afternoon Dec 20 from 5 to 7 with decorated interiors. A 30 cent ticket covers admission to all homes and a Lighthouse for the Blind sale supports local charity. Homes include Bryant Steenson Lipe Humphrey Was son and more with chairmen named for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford Garden Club
Electric Coop Officials Meet Here Thursday
The managers and bookkeepers of Group 4 Texas Electric Cooperatives will meet in Stamford on Thursday with about 40 attendees. Luncheon will be served at Nat's Cafe and meetings will be in the Tayman building. Ben Templeton of Stephenville, manager of Brash County REA, is chairman and will preside.
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Texas Electric Cooperatives
Stamford
Lungh
Nat's Cafe
Tayman
Ben Templeton
Stephenville
Brash County Rea
x-Stamford Man Dies In Brownwood
William Lee Box of Brownwood age 77 died Friday in a Brownwood hospital after living in Stamford for years. Funeral was held Saturday at Brownwood with burial Mt Hope cemetery Anson. He served as a pioneer mail carrier between Anson and Haskell and worked for Fort Worth and Denver Railway at Stamford retiring in 1935. He later farmed near Brownwood and was a deacon at the First Baptist Church. Survivors include wife two sons Rev J A Box Iraan one Addian Box San Diego two daughters Willie Lee Box Brownwood Mrs Bennett Wichita Falls four grandchildren one great grandchild and two sisters.
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William Lee Box
Brownwood
Stamford
Mt Hope
Anson
Haskell
Box
Fort Worth
Denver Ra ‘l
First Baptist Church
J. A. Box
Iraan
Addian Box
San Diego
Willie Lee Pox
Pred Bennett
Wichita Falls
Baptist M Night Service to Draw 1000 At Jones County
More than a thousand people are expected for the annual Mobilization night service of the Jones County Baptist Association at First Baptist Church on Tuesday December 15. Rev Charles Wellborn of Waco will speak. the event features a royal court, musical numbers, and a 5 30 p m supper after the conference.
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Jones County Baptist Associational Training Union
First Baptist Church
Charles Wellborn
Seventh and James Street
Waco
Baptist Hour
Wellborn
KDWT
Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
Gilbert Smith
Frank Brunette
University
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Mr. Wellborn
Byron Bryant
James Easterwood
W. T. Gambill
First Baptist Church of
First Baptist Church of Hamlin Will Be Given. Mrs. George Zachary
Lowell Jones
Harold Lewallen
Dan M. Williams
Barbara Bean
Vera Mae Tidwell
Gambill
Christmas Cantata Planned by First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church will present The Shepherd's Christmas on Sunday December 13 at 7 30 PM. The adult choir directed by Mrs Mac Lester will field carols and solos with scripture readings by Rev Byron Bryant. Soloists include Dorothy Powry Mrs T R Tinsley Bobbie Parker Bill Davis George Humphrey and Mac Lester.
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Martin J. Luvass
First Baptist Church
Mac Lester
Bill Hardage
Byron Bryant
C. M. Lester
Dorothy Powry
T. R. Tinsley
Bobbie Parker
Bill Davis
George Humphrey
Haskell HD Club Council Holds Christmas Party
The Haskell County Home Demonstration Club council met in the district court room in Haskell Saturday afternoon for the 1953 1954 council. Mrs H H Hines led Christmas carols and an entertainment committee organized games coffee and cake. Several names of members and guests are listed along with a note that Mrs J W Trammer of Aspermont is a patient in Stamford Sanitarium.
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Haskell County
Haskell
H. H. Hines
CH. White
Leon Newton
Glyn Quade
J. L Brothers
Theos
The
J. W. Trammer
Aspermont
Stamford Sanitarium
Prizes Offered For Decorating Homes In Stamford
Annual Christmas lighting contest in Stamford residential areas is sponsored by the Stamford Garden Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Total prize money reaches 30 dollars with 15 dollars for the top display and 15 for the runner up.
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Stamford Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
Anson Garden Club Christmas Decoration Contest
Prizes awarded for first ten dollars second five third five. Judging on Saturday December 19 5 39 to 7 p m by three club members appointed by Mrs Wylie Cox president. Entries recorded with the Chamber of Commerce. Civic committee members are Mrs Harry Yates chairman Mrs Bland Harrison and Mrs J F West. Sponsors urge all decorated homes to be registered for judging and for Stamford homes to be decorated for the season.
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Anson Garden Club
Wylie Cox
Chamber of Commerce
Garden Club
Harry Yates
Bland Harrison
J. F. West
Stamford
Christmas Food Boxes Planned by VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary will provide Christmas dinner boxes for needy families. Mrs. Lee Maxwell leads welfare efforts and invites referrals. The group showcased a Christmas float in the December 2 parade and will host a December 19 party at 8 p.m. at the VFW Club. Next meeting is December 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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VFW
Bobby Spitzer
Lee Maxwell
Local Preacher Attends State Baptist Meeting
Rev. Byron Bryant joined the Texas Baptists state executive board quarterly meeting in Dallas on Tuesday. He traveled with Dr. Paul S. Cullen medical missionary to Africa who spoke at First Baptist Church Wednesday night. Cullen's daughter Paulette, age 5, stayed with Mrs. Bryant and the Bryant girls.
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Byron Bryant
Dallas
State Executive Board of
Texas Baptists
Paul S. Cullen
Africa
First Baptist Church
Cullen
Paulette
Legion Christmas Party for Families Set for Monday
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary and their families will hold a Christmas party at the Legion hall on Monday night December 21 beginning at 7 30 p m Mary Loughmiller Auxiliary president and Stanley Hall commander Hart Masters Post invite members of both organizations and their families to attend.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mary Loughmiller
Stanley Hall
Hart-Masters
American Legion
Christmas Drama Born to Die at Foursquare Church
Rev Harold Curtis announces a Christmas drama titled Born to Die to be performed at the Foursquare church on Sunday night December 20. A church Christmas tree event for children is also set for Tuesday night December 22 with invitations extended by Rev Mr Curtis.
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Foursquare
Harold Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Mrs Richard Davis Named Medical Patient at Stamford Sanatorium
The article identifies Mrs Richard Davis as a medical patient at the Stamford sanitarium, noting her admission status and location within the facility.
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Richard Davis
The
Stamford Sanitarium
15 Awards Will Be Given at Anson 4 H Christmas Party
The Anson 4 H Club Christmas party on Friday December 11 will include awards for outstanding members. Recipients include Jimmie Roberts Ronnie Sosebee Cleveland Garrett James Allred George Cox Wayne Cox Mackey Spurgin Joyce Lee Rowland Boyce Blankenship Fred Vick Alfred Barker Arlon Baize Delbert Wilson Lonnie Ueckert Stanley Foster Charles Glazner Clous Patton Billy Patton Morris Chancey Douglas Chancey James Ray Cox and others. Awards are from Ford Motor Company General Motors Pure Oil Company International Harvester Company and others with sponsorships by local and national bodies.
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Anson
Fern Hodge
Vernon
Jimmie Roberts
Ronnie Sosebee
Cleveland Garrett
James Allred
Ford Motor Company
Charles R. Walgreen
Gilbert Oates
George Cox
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Hercules Powder Company
James Ernest Womack
Westinghouse Educational Foundation
Farm
International Harvester Company
Larry Olney
Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Edward Foss Wilson
Johnny Muehlstein
Thomas E. Wilson
Arlon Baize
Delbert Wilson
Lonnie Ueckert
Stanley Foster
Charles Glazner
Dearborn Motors Corp
Morris Chancey
Douglas Chancey
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
Pure Oil Company
James Ray Cox
A. 4 Roberts
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Six From Stamford Attend Teachers State Meeting
Several Stamford Public Schools teachers attended the Texas State Teachers Association meeting in Dallas. Delegates included Beth Winter, Rovella Veazey, Maurine Turner, TR Tinsley, and Ernest Heath, with Irene Stewart, principal at Sagerton, also accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Texas State Teachers Association
Dallas
Beth Winter
Stamford Classroom Teachers Association
Rovella Veazey
Maurine Turner
TR Tinsley
Ernest Heath
Irene Stewart
Sagerton
Harley Sadler Speaks at Rotary Luncheon in Abilene
Abilene state senator Harley Sadler spoke at a Rotary luncheon, urged rededication to freedoms and greater government interest, and cautioned against quick criticism of others. Warren Tayman recalled Sadler’s father’s store location. Mrs Charles Helmer of Lueferre is receiving treatment at the Stamford Sanitarium.
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Harley Sadler
Abilene
Rotary
Warren Tayman
Sadler
Charles Helmer
Luefere
Stamford Sanit
Rium
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C. N. Humphrey
Houston
C. L Whatley
Jerry Kerbow
Raymond Gary
Heart Fund
W. R. White
Baylor University
Texas
Ozark Quartet
L. M. Hardy
H. T. Lipe
W. J. Bryant
Harry Steenson
H. T Lipe
A. C. Humphrey
Hubert Wasson
W. B. Harrison
Bryant
J. H. Rutherford
Lighthouse For the
Tom Bunkley
Steenson
Lipe
Humphrey
Hugh Astin
Roy Arledge
Bob Bandeen
Watson
Mike
Missy
Electric Coop
Baptist
Baptists
Haskell HD Club Council
State Baptist Meeting
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Soil and Water Conservation Awards
Clous
Billy Patton
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