Treatment program described by Eastland official at Rotary
B E McGlamery district supervisor for crippled children's division spoke to Stam ford Rotary Club on state efforts to reconstruct twisted limbs and other defects. He cited 29 Jones county children treated at roughly 4000 to 5000 dollars and urged legislature to fund schooling for cripples unable to attend public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippled Children’s Division
State Department of Education
B. E. McGlamery
Eastland
Rotary Club
McClamery
Jones County
Stamford
McGlamery
B&pw Club
Rotary Club of
Dallas Southard
Crippled Children
Rotary
R. C. Thomas
American Legion
C. D. Hopkins
W. B. Tayman
Mr. Thomas
N. M. Phy
Loveless Becomes Head of Vernon D. Hart American Legion
L. E. Loveless is now post commander of the Vernon D. Hart post of the American Legion, succeeding R. A. Fuqua who resigned. Loveless was previously first vice commander and moved into the top role as Fuqua departs to take a job in Abilene with the R. A. Bible implement business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Loveless
Vernon D. Hart
American Legion
R. A. Fuqua
Loveless
Fooun
Abilene
R. A. Bible Implement
Fuqua
Baptist WMU Plans Royal Service Study at First Baptist
The W M U of First Baptist Church schedules a Royal Service program on Monday at 3 30 pm titled Pressing On Through Difficulties with the Orient theme. Various circles held Monday meetings and lessons at members’ homes, including Anna Held Ruth Ford Elkin Lockett Laura Groner Floy Hawkins and Cynthia Miller circles. The W M A observed Week of Prayer with a book review by Mrs G G Flournoy and daily programs under the theme Tidings of Peace through Healing Preaching and Publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Sunbeams
George Flournoy
W. E. Swanson
Mesdames F. B. Ramey
H. V. McElreath
Morris Hicks
C. R. Sims
Georgia Thornton
Ruth Ford
Weaver Medlin
A. J. Smith
Mesdames W. P. Crosby
T. R. Tinsley
Ray Carlile
H. C. Westfall
O. L. Bartley
I. W. Lowell
Frank Seay
H. C. Michael
W. G. Barrett
F. Upshaw
D. E. Prewit
W. B. Ta
J. S. Smith
A. J. Bell
W.M.A
G. G. Flournoy
Workers Conference
Elkin Lockett
Laura Groner
Texas Petroleum Industry Tax Burden Reported
The Texas petroleum sector contributes about 70 million dollars annually in state and local taxes not including the gasoline tax paid by consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Letters to Santa Claus Print Edition Invites Requests
The American will publish children letters to Santa for another year following a 15 year tradition. Readers should mail or deliver letters to the office for publication and include names such as Anita Larry Shayne and P S from Stamford Texas dated December 11 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Office of the American
Stamford
Tex
Larry Shayne
Anita
P. S
Work Begins on B Section of Stamford Electric Coop
H L Osment announces start of construction on the B section REA project of Stamford Electric Cooperative. Stovall Construction moved into Anson warehouse and started line work. About 205 miles of line in the B section, with completion expected by February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Electric Cooperative, Inc
REA Project
H. L. Osment
Stovall Construction Company
Anson
Mr. Osment
Mrs Beaty Honored On 83rd Birthday In Avoca Family Gathering
Mrs P A Beaty of Stamford marked her eighty third birthday with a Sunday gathering at Avoca hosted by daughter Mrs H E Culwell. The noon buffet featured a cover dish meal and a Santa visit with gifts. Relatives from Stamford Plainview Munday Bowie Lueders Goree Abilene Baird Swan Chapel and other towns attended along with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
P. A. Beaty
Stamford
H. E. Culwell
S. A. Beaty
P. M. Beaty
Sarah Lindsey
Patsy
Jonnie
Swan Chapel
E. V. Harlan
Jerry
Goree
Rufus Garth
W. J and
Donald
Roy Adams
Virginia
Dorothy
Judy
Jane
Paul
Dallas Caton
Albert Beaty
Roy Crow
Bobbie
Roy Gene
S. C. Gould
Erma Sue
Lueders
W. C. Beaty
Baird
Burney Crosthwait
Bowie
W. M. Winberry
Hugh Boy
T. L. M. Culwell
L. L. Byers
J. H. Rial
O. L. Caton
Mattie Dee
Hugh Beaty
Louise Beaty
Munday
Funeral for Hamlin Baby Held at Slaton
Funeral services for Linda Sue Adams infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude L Adams of Hamlin were held at Slaton Cemetery on Saturday. Born Friday at Stamford Sanitarium the baby lived six hours. Kinney Funeral Home conveyed the body overland to Slaton for the service conducted by Rev H E East. Survived by parents a brother Jerry Adams Hamlin and two sisters Mrs Carl Jones Goldsmith and Mrs Wanda Cobb Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Sue Adams
Claude L. Adams
Hamlin
Slaton
Stamford Sanitarium
Kinney Funeral Home
H. E. East
Baptist Church
Jerry Adams
Carl Jones
Goldsmith
Wanda Cobb
Amarillo
Oliver Street School Open House Tonight
Oliver Street Elementary will hold an open house on Tuesday night December 17 at 7 30. The event replaces the monthly Parent Teachers Association meeting. Parents register in a guest book and teachers count attendees to determine the room that wins the $1 attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Street
Parent-Teachers Association
Promotion for Second Lieutenant Leonard McNutt in Company K
Second Lieutenant Leonard McNutt has joined the commissioned personnel of Company K, 142nd Infantry. He received his commission effective November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Mce- Nutt
Company K
142Nd Infantry
Mc Nutt
Additional Names on Red Cross Membership Roll
The article lists numerous contributors and members to the Stamford Red Cross drive, noting total receipts near $1,000. It names residents and groups from Tuxedo, Avoca, and surrounding areas, plus school rooms and gin, with familial ties and local households. It ends with a note on the 1939 Texas oil well depth average and a national comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cotton quota again approved by farmer vote in county
About 80 percent of Jones County farmers favored continuing the cotton marketing quota in a referendum. National totals show 761,117 voting for and 61,408 against, 92.5 percent in support. Local box results are listed with varying yes percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
P. C. Wylie
A.C.A
Anson
Avoca
Lueders
Stamford
Stitch
Hamlin
Goodman
Noodle
Hawley
Willow Creek
Nevida
Bosses Dinner Plans Highlighted by B&PW Club
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at the Inn with keynote “We Know Our Government” by Lula B Richards. Cleburne Huston spoke on the economic war in South America and US steps to protect Latin America, with ideas to strengthen ties. Wendell Siebert from WPA Recreational projects discussed Stamord programs. New members Leta Faye Goodyear and Frances Powell were welcomed, and the December 19 bosses banquet was organized with committee chairs named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
the Inn
Lula B. Richards
Cleburne Huston
South America
United States
Wendell Siebert
WPA
Stamord
Swenson Davis
R. L. Haynie
J. G. High
Ted Miles
Ethel Rowell
Leta Faye Goodyear
Frances Powell
George Gray
Reta Culbreath
Earl Loop
Stella Doaks
Agnes Jones
Legion to Honor National Guard at Will Rogers Bunkhouse
Vernon D Hart post of the American Legion will entertain Company K 142nd Infantry and their wives at the Will Rogers Bunkhouse Thursday night. December music will be provided by the Brown Derbies orchestra. Soldier’s uniform will be admission badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon D. Hart
American Legion
Company K
142Nd Infantry
Will Rogers
Brown Derbies Orchestra
Future Homemakers Attend District Meeting in Weinert
The Future Homemakers of Texas district meeting was hosted by the Stamford group with the Haskell and Weinert chapters presenting in the morning. A business session led by Bernice Pickering chose Rule for the next gathering, followed by a tea hosted by Mrs. Cadenhead. Attendees included Dorothy Black Mary Bryan Mary Brannon Mildred Brigham Beverly Buie Margie Hood Nancy Langford Evelyn McClintock Oneta Phillips Lauda Sims Wyvonne Yans and sponsors Miss Ethel Rowell and Mrs. H K Langford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Mary Bryan
Mary Brannon
Mildred Brigham
Beverly Buie
Margie Hood
Nancy Langford
Evelyn McClintock
Oneta Phillips
Lauda Sims
Wyvonne Yans
Ethel Rowell
H. K. Langford
Texas Natural Gasoline Production Near Twenty Million
Texas produced nearly 20 million dollars worth of natural gasoline in the previous year. The figure highlights the state’s energy output and industry activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Legion Tree To Be Held Night Of December 24
The annual American Legion Christmas tree will be held Tuesday night December 24. The B and P W Club Exchange Club and Rotary Club will co operate in the project with the B P W Club decorating the tree. Children attend by invitation only and the committee asks for names of children who may need extra Santa Claus aid. The Legion committee includes W R Taylor Oliver Crump and L E Loveless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kindergarten Pupils Stage Patriotic and Christmas Program
Kindergarten pupils from Mrs. Anna Dial presented a program at Central Christian Church featuring a home and country theme, a birthday of Jesus narrative, and Christmas songs. Readings, songs, a chalk drawing of the Madonna, and a Mary and Joseph scene highlighted the event with local children and participants from Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dial
Stamford
Central Christian Church
Jesus
America
Wm. F. Rogan
George Flournoy Duncan
Dick O'Brien
Era Jo Upshaw
Billy Marie Russell
Mary Sue Culwell
Monte Knutson
Eva Jo Upshaw
Lena Larche
Kay Griffin
R. B. Bryant
C. M. Lester
W. H. Griswold
Billy Rogan
Thhen
Phil Allen Grove
Lawana Jackson
Sarah Inglish McDonald
H. C. Michael
Holy City
Santa Claus
Bob Grant
New York Sun
Santa
England
Cash Wilemon
Patsy Cantrell
Holland Griggs
W. B. Tayman
Ann Cantrell
Patay Cantrell
Phil Allen
Joyce Ann Sowell
Carlton Terry
Mary Jane Crump
Joyce Sosebee
Christine Johnson
REA Superintendents And Linemen Meet In Rotan
REA superintendents and linemen from eleven projects gathered in Rotan on November 27 to discuss problems and policies. The meeting involved representatives from 15,500 farm homes now receiving or soon to receive electric service. Participants included Thomas League, Hamilton. R Hale, Coleman. H L Osment, Stemford. Carroll Land, San Angelo. Troy Peeples, Rotan. A C Thomas, Comanche. G A Tunnell, Stephenville. O L Griffin, Colorado City. Thomas Wilkinson, Olney. Johnny Cox and Will Kennerly, Merkel. Next regular session set for Merkel in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Rotan
Thomas League
Hamilton
R. Hale
Coleman
H. L. Osment
Stemford
Carrol Land
San Angelo
Troy Peeples
Tayman Leads Austin Trip On Hamlin Rotan Road Hearing
B. Tayman of the Cham ber of Commerce highway committee joined a Hamlin and Rotan delegation in Austin last week for a hearing on hard surfacing the Hamlin to Rotan road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayman
Austin
B. Tayman
Stamford Sets Land Purchase Plan For Army Flying School
City of Stamford plans to own 400 acres for an Army pilots flying school after Wednesday's talks. A $20,000 land purchase is ready if Washington approves. Lou Foote leads the project with 141 cadets expected and staff near 140, payroll around 25,000 monthly. The site is the W. B. Harrison farm five miles east of Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Washington Army
Lou Foote
Grand Prairie
Foote
Randolph Field
W. B. Harrison
Rev D B Doak to Be Buried Here
Rev D B Doak who died in Elk City Oklahoma of pneumonia will be buried at Highlands cemetery Friday at 2 p m His sisters Miss Stella Doak Mrs F R Smith and his niece Miss Janie Lou Guffin left here after word of his death After Elk City service the body will be taken overland for graveside rites Conducting ministers include Rev Tom Johnston and Rev Carl Clement Burial is by Kinney Funeral Home Doak long served as pastor in St John s Methodist Church and Northwest Texas Conference He is survived by his wife a son Wesley and three daughters Evelyn Clara Marie and Stella Ethel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Doak
Elk City
Oklahoma
Highland Cemetery
Stella Doak
F. R. Smith
Janie Lou Guffin
Tom Johnston
Carl Clement
St. John's Methodist Church
Kinney
Wesley
Evelyn
Clara Marie
Stella Ethel
Rogan Named President of Stamford Ministers Association
Four Stamford church ministers formed a ministerial association at Rev. Griswold home. Rev. Wm F Rogan of Central Presbyterian was elected president with Rev Carl Clement St Johns Methodist and Rev Dick O’Brien First Baptist as vice presidents and Rev Griswold as secretary. Meetings set semi monthly with next on January 6. About 2000 Stamford church members and 1400 attendees on December 8. Plans to enlist more people in church work discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
W. H. Griswold
Central Christian Church
Wm. F. Rogan
Central Presbyterian Church
Carl Clement
St. John’s Methodist Church
Dick O'Brien
First Baptist Church
Mr. Griswold
Chhurch
Pay Day winnings awarded in Stamford event
Mrs. J. R. Adams of Stamford received a $105 Pay Day check from the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Perry Pennell also won $5 at attendance reward. A large crowd attended the event despite threatening weather at the 3 o'clock hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Adams
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Perry Pennell
Eastern Star Lodge To Hold Open House
Stamford Chapter No 269 of the Eastern Star Lodge will host a program and open house at the Masonic hall on Wednesday night December 18 at 7 30 oclock. Decorations blend Christmas emblems with a patriotic theme and will be echoed in the refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Hall
Football Boys Entertained by Exchange Club
The Exchange Club hosted a Stamford Inn meeting with Coaches Lee Walker and H S Fitzgerald introducing players G W Fuqua Herman Raphelt Bob Kinar and Roy Hughes who earned All-District honors. Rev Dick O Brien spoke on Football and Life stressing learning training teamwork and playing by the rules. New members Marvin Hinds and Ralph King were welcomed and plans for cadet training at the airfield project were outlined with cadet groups starting February 15 22 and March 22 1941. 33 ships will be present and cadets transfer to Randolph Field after 65 hours. A business session named committees for nomination and auditing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club
Stamford Inn
T. R. Tinsley
Lee Walker
H.S. Fitzgerald
G. W. Fuqua
Herman Raphelt
Bob Kinar
Roy Hughes
Dick O'Brien
Walker
Fitzgerald
Jack Vogel
Boy Scouts
Vogel
W. G. Barrett
Marvin Hinds
Ralph King
Charles Green
Randolph Field
Ike Hudson
Geo. Zachary
C. M. Lester
A. C. Humphrey
Four Stamford Bulldogs Named to All-District Team
Four Stamford Bulldogs made the All-district list chosen by 10-A coaches. G. W. Fuqua and Bob Kinan were named all-district backs, Roy Hughes center, Herman Raphelt tackle. Honorable mentions include S. J. Roberts end W. A. Sledge tackle and Cecil Massey back. Don Boyd of Anson earned all-star honors after a neck injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Bulldogs
G. W. Fuqua
Bob Kinan
Roy Hughes
Herman Raphelt
S. J. Roberts
W. A. Sledge
Cecil Massey
Don Boyd
Anson Boy
Chiropractors Honor Dr Q D Gould At Temple Convention
Dr Q D Gould was re elected state committeeman and chairman of finance for the district at a chiropractic convention in Temple last weekend. His wife Dr Beulah Gould attended and reported a constructive and enthusiastic meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. D. Gould
Temple
Beulah Gould
Officers Elected By School Faculty
Stamford Public School faculty, part of the Texas State Teachers Association, met Monday afternoon and elected officers: Mrs. William Lyons president, R. W. Bounds vice president, Mrs. R. A. Gardner secretary, Miss Rozella Veazey treasurer, C. M. Lester parliamentarian, Miss Mattie V. McCuistion reporter. Special plans are set for upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Public School
Texas State Teachers Association
William. Lyons
R. W. Bounds
R. A. Gardner
Rozella Veazey
C. M. Lester
Mattie V. McCuistion
A. T. Jackson Now Operating Jackson Service Station
A. T. Jackson leads the Texaco station at 201 West McHarg Avenue now named Jackson Service Station. Marshal Freeman handles the grease rack and Darwin Rorie works at the front. Jackson also moves the trucking service headquarters to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Jackson
Texaco
West McHarg Avenue
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Marshal Freeman
Darwin Rorie
Guard Company Mobilized Troops Set for Camp Bowie Move
Soldiers of Company K 142nd Infantry receive pay for November 25 to 30 totaling over $500. Nine men failed physicals reducing strength to 65. Two new officers promoted Leonard McNutt and Carthel N. Morgan. Training runs daily 7 30 to 11 30 a m and 1 to 5 p m. field inspection Saturday. Move to Camp Bowie planned for December 17 at 11 45 a m with transport by 111th Quartermaster from Stamford. Captain Frank M Locke acts as battalion head during absence of Lt Col Hardwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
142Nd Infantry
Camp Bowie
Browne Wood
Stamford
111Th Quartermaster Regiment
Leonard McNutt
McNutt
National Guard
John Tarleton College
Louisiana
Tuxedo School
Carthel N. Morgan
Amarillo
Locke
Frank M. Locke
E. V. Hardwick
Fort Benning
Georgia
Cowboys Christmas Ball to Feature 1890s Costume in Pioneer Hall
Anson hosts the Cowboys Christmas Ball on December 19, 2021 at the new Pioneer Hall. Cowboys will dance Virginia reel, heel and toe, waltz and two-step in 1890s fashions on the hall’s large floor and balcony seating. Pioneers attending the first ball return to relive the festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Cowboys
Pioneer Hall
Rock
Virginia
Anson City
Sagerton High to Host All Fun Night Benefit
Sagerton High School senior class directed by E. L. Tabor hosts All Fun Night in the school building on Friday December 13. Activities include bingo bunco Chinese checkers dominosa with a featured program and a dance. Admission 1 20 cents funds a senior trip to Carlsbad Cavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagerton
Sagerton High School
E. L. Tabor
Sagerton School
Carlsbad
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Education Department
Legion
Baptist Wmu
Mrs. Beaty
American Red Cross
J. E. England
W. French
M. H. Cook
G. E. Ashburn
Joe Ashburn
B. F. Ashburn
Jim Newman
W. Apperson
Walter Osment
Damon Lieb
Janie Lou Guffin Cates de Caldwell
W. Johnson
S. Fitzgerald
Morris Childers
Jewe
Margaret Crockett
Mattie V
Dick Davis
Dick Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox
D. R. Harkrider
Mr. Harkrider
Brady
Mye
Fulton Emerson
High School
Reynolds School
iFifth
Oliver School Sonal
D. Hassen
Hassen
Ona High
F. B. Ramey
South
Legion To Honor National Guard
Future Homemaking
Legion Tree
Rogan
Bulldogs
Guard
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