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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

2

Mystery Drama I Wake Up Screaming at the Grand

The Grand screens I Wake Up Screaming a mystery thriller featuring Betty Grable Victor Mature and Carole Tandis from 20th Century Pax. The plot follows Carole a cafe society darling groomed for stardom then found murdered with promoter Alan Mowbray and columnist Allyn Joslyn entwined in the scheme as detective Laird Cregar hunts the killer. Betty falls for Vic while suspicion falls on him and a web of secrets unravels.

20Th Century-Pax Betty Grable Victor Mature Carole Tandis Hollywood Betts New Carole Steve Fisher Mowbray Allyn Joslyn Cafe Society Mature Laird Cregar Betty Vic

Zanuck to Show Blood and Sand at the Palace

Darryl F. Zanuck of Zanuck Production brings Technicolor drama Blood and Sand to the Palace for Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The producer, famed for Alexander's Ragtime Band and The Grapes of Wrath, again selects a strong cast led by Tyrone Power in Lloyds of London.

20Th Century-Fox Darryl F. Zanuck Alexander Jesse James the Palace Tyrone Power Lloyds of London

Newcomer Scores Sensation in His First Film

A rookie actor dazzled audiences with a breakout debut, becoming a star overnight as critics hailed his performance and fans clamored for more work from the rising talent.

John Kimbrough Stars in Lone Star Ranger at Western Theater

John Kimbrough, former All American football star from Texas A and M, appears in Lone Star Ranger at the Theatre Friday and Saturday. The Zane Grey Western follows Buck Duane as he aids the Rangers in pursuing rustlers, showcasing Kimbrough’s action hero persona.

John Kimbrough Texas A. & M Jane Grey H Century-Fox Jarrin Jawn Kimbrough Lone Star Ranger Zane Grey Buck Duane Texas Rangers Rangers Buck

Grand Theater Unveils The Book of Happiness Gift

The Grand Theater offers a small looking book titled The Book of Happiness. It is a gift plan for Christmas consisting of coupon pages that can be exchanged for theater tickets. The item exudes holiday spirit with its design.

Grand Theater

Coupon Books Offer Three Sizes For Gift Giving

Coupon books available in three sizes suitable for Christmas gifts for children and adults. Recipients can spread the gift over weeks and keep the donor in mind as they enjoy the coupons.

Tim theCoupons

The Wages of Sin opens at Ritz Theatre

G men have investigated vice across the United States for two years and authorities say the Real Life Drama exposes the facts in the vivid picturization The Wages of Sin opens Wednesday and Thursday for a two day run at the Ritz Theatre.

Wages OF Sin’ Pictures Vice Facts G-Men United States Ige Ritz Theatre

Community News From Bunkerhill Misses Visit and Honor Roll

Local families in Bunkerhill report visits among residents from Stamford Lagerton Camp Bowie and Brownwood over the weekend. An honor roll lists first through eleventh grades with several students named for their achievements.

Lennis Johnson Alfred Marugg Arthur Mueller Herman Hisleher Camp Bowie Brownwood Thurman Rice J. R. Rice, Jr Stamford Dick Boedeker A. W. Meier Alfred Rinn and Mire Daniel Rinn Roland Rinn H . Reddy H. G. Mueller Gene Baumbach A. F. Brandenberger

Sunday School Attends Large Crowded Gathering

A large crowd attends Sunday School Sunday morning. The 7h W M A met at Mrs. Sam Cox's home Monday afternoon. Neighbors and relatives share meals and visits during a weekend of social events and school activities.

Sam Cox W. T. Hilliard New Hope Sunny M. L. Midlebrook J. J. West Dewey Willet John Lynn Guilett John Lynn Guillett Abilene W. B. Cowan Paint Creek Arizona H. L. Terrell Billy West P. E. Or J. West Sanat R Ces W. S. Thomas Graham Mise J. T. Caffey and Son Durward Stamford Jay West

Sagerton Names New Principal and Local Church News

Arthur Adams of Comanche was elected by the Sagerton board to replace principal R. D. Wright who recently resigned. Adams is a Howard Payne College graduate. Rev. A. H. Muehlbrad preached his farewell and will become pastor in Priddy. Seven were confirmed in Sunday services. Thanksgiving was observed Nov 27 in the new church basement with Rev. C. N. Roth attending. The WSCS elected officers Homer Houston president Glynn Quade vice president John Clark secretary Frank Bilberry treasurer Loyd Hamilton reporter. The society served a chili cake social.

Arthur Adams Comanche R. D. Wright Adams Howard Payne College A. H. Muehlbrad St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Priddy C. N. Roth Winters Pastor H WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service W. P. Caudle Caudle Homer Houston Glynn Quade John Clark Frank Bilberry Loyd Hamilton

Prewit Motor Co Adds Wide Stock of New Merchandise

Prewit Motor Co expands with a new Firestone line including refrigerators radios household appliances and toys plus automotive parts. New fixtures and repaints are underway as Firestone representatives assist this week in installing the merchandise.

Prewit Motor Co Prewit Motor Company Firestone Firestone Company

Thanksgiving pie sale and greetings at local event

Pie sale Saturday to raise funds with thanks to helpers. Families like Mr and Mrs Loyd Hamilton and EF Kilpatrick attended Thanksgiving visits with relatives at Randolph Field Lubbock Hale Center and Cego. Mothers of pre school children invited to meet at WPA Recreation Center Friday 2 to 3 pm to plan a pre school program with refreshments.

Loyd Hamilton EF. R. Kilpatrick R. J. Fry Randolph Field S. T. Dobbins Lubbock and Hale Center E. M. Schaake Cego J. F. Schaake R. D. Wright Daugher Maxie Dee WPA. Recreation Center Recreation Center

Davis Family Thanks Friends for Support

The Davis family expresses gratitude to friends who helped during illness and death of their father and grandfather A R Davis. Special thanks go to Mr and Mrs FE R Davis Mr and Mrs A A Davis Mr and Mrs Ed Davis Mr and Mrs Ira Samuels Mr and Mrs Joe Samuels and Mr and Mrs Frank Hester for comforting sympathy.

A. R. Davis FE R Davis A. A. Davis Ed Davis Ira Samuels Joe Samuels Frank Hester

Family travels amid illness in Arkansas visit

Mrs Ottinger and her brother Conway Felts of Dallas went to Batesville Arkansas to support their mother Mrs J R Felts who was seriously ill. Mrs Felts improved after their visit. Earlier Mrs Ottinger visited in Dallas with sister Mrs J C Mayo.

Ottinger A. M. Ottinger Conway Felts Dallas Batesville Arkansas J. R. Felts Felts J. C. Mayo

Kindergarten program at Central Christian Church

Mrs. Anna Dial presents a Sunday evening program by her kindergarten pupils at 7 15 at Central Christian Church. Children perform in Colonial costumes as Uncle Sam George Washington Miss Liberty and Betsy Ross with others in uniform. You are invited.

Dial Anna Dial Central Christian Church Sam George Washington Miss Liberty Betsy Ross

Stamford Students Make College Honor Roll At Midterm

Two Stamford youths Halevon Stagener and Owen Aiken earned spots on the Abilene Christian College honor roll from mid semester reports. The list highlights outstanding scholastic achievement for students Halevon Stagener daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Staener and Owen Aiken son of Mr and Mrs W Aiken.

Stamford Halevon Stagener Earl Staener Owen Aiken W. Aiken Abilene Christian College

Bounds Attend State Convention in Dallas Visit Denton

R. H. Bounds attended the state convention of outdoor advertisers in Dallas the first of the week. Mrs. Bounds and son Bobby accompanied him and visited in Denton with her parents. Mary Elizabeth Bounds stayed home with her grandparents while her parents were away.

R. H. Bounds Dallas

Christmas Bazaar By Central Christian Church Women

The women of the Central Christian Church will hold a Christmas bazaar on Friday and Saturday December 12 and 13 at Quality Cleaners on the north side of the sugar. The sale features handwork pillow cases towels scarves and other gifts plus cakes and pies.

Zion Lutheran Church Lagerton Service Schedule

Rev. E. G. Ripke presides with Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9:45 a.m. Divine services at 10:50 a.m. The Lutheran Hour airs on KR BC Abilene at 3 p.m. Walther League meets at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

E. G. Ripke Lutheran Hour KRBC Abilene Walther League

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