New Roomier Bodies on 1953 Pontiac Displayed
The 1955 unveiling by Pontiac introduces longer wheelbase line with eleven body styles in Special Deluxe and Custom series. New roomier interiors feature wraparound rear windows, curved windshields, and safer glass, plus power steering and improved Hydramatic transmissions. Stamford dealer Hammer's Pontiac Company promotes the redesigned cars with enhanced visibility and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Hammer’s
Pontiac Company
Stamford
General Motors
Roast Turkey and Dressing on Menu At School
Stamford school luncheon plan for December 19 features roast turkey with dressing mashed potatoes giblet gravy fruit salad green beans and Christmas cookies. Announced by Mrs. J. E. Massey in charge, the menu for December 15 through December 19 includes barbecued wieners December 15 and roast beef December 16 among other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
J. E. Massey
Death of Will Paul Jones in Dallas Hospital
Will Paul Jones of Athens died Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services were held in Athens on Monday. His wife, the former Davie Pearl Knight, formerly resided here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Paul Jones
Athens
Veterans Hospital
Dallas
Jones
Davie Pearl Knight
No Thoroughfare Sign Sparks Street Traffic Change
A resident notes that a new no through street sign on a dead end near Maple Avenue and the library has led to more cars turning into Hammy Jack’s driveway. He argues people resist guidance and prefer to decide for themselves, urging tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammy Jackson
Maple Avenue
Library
Hammy
Way Street
Samford Minsters Discuss Public Relations Plans
The Stamford Ministerial Alliance met at St. John's Methodist Church for breakfast and business. They planned Christmas programs for churches and discussed aiding those in need. An nominating committee was formed to propose officers for the new year. Roy Craig spoke on better church relations through the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Ministerial Alliance
St. John’s Methodist Church
Byron Bryant
Hl. B. Haterius
John Gibbs
Roy Craig
Stamford American
Denver Ham in Austria
Denver Ham son of Mr and Mrs D C Ham of Lueders participated in Exercise Frosty a 10 day army maneuver in the Salzkammergut mountains Austria. He entered the army in 1948 and is with the ST and Military Police Company. He has served in Austria since last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Denver Ham
D. C. Ham
Lueders
Salzkammergut
Austria
Liam
ST and
Military Police
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pontiac Motor Division
Ham
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
The
Mak
Samford Minsters
Gay “Mery
Utilities West Mpany
Sonotone
J. S. Tinkle
Abilene
Texas
Mr. Tinkle
Tinkle
Stamford Inn
Pual-Streak
WEC
AEP
Aboe Nad
Kase
Hammer Pontiac Company
Hamilton & Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!