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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

7

Christmas School Program Recap With Music and Chili Contest

A school assembly featured a football themed party with blue and white décor and a T shaped table layout. The program included solo performances by Eva Grace Knutson Earl Russell Holland Griggs and Dorothy Lowe plus a toast from Coach Walker and a chili contest won by Tony Selmon and John Earl Bounds. The Christmas program announced for next week will present carols by a pupil chorus and an English II classes produced Christmas story.

Eva Grace Knutson Earl Russell Ili Holland Griggs Goofus Dorothy Lowe P.S Mr. Tinsley Martha Jane Bryant Katrina Adams

Editor credits list for city newspaper shows staff roles

The document credits Lillian Yates as editor in chief with Dot Buster Earl Russell and Andrew Griggs as assistant editors and lists reporters including Margaret Harris Bob by Nell Owens Wynona Ray Eu dell Ford Helen Rosenwasser Florene Livengood Wade Four qurean and Gordon Haynes.

Lillian Yates Dot Buster Earl Russell Andrew Griggs Margaret Harris Bobby Nell Owens Wynona Ray Eudell Ford Helen Rosenwasser Florene Livengood Wade Fourqurean Gordon Haynes

Football Boys Shine With Student Backing

The article praises football players for their season with the student body’s full support. It commends their effort in every game, noting they fought back after setbacks and made a strong impression on the school.

Museum Club Meeting Seeks Renewal of Membership

The Museum Club met on December 7, 1934, held to order with no minutes and gaps in interest. A standing committee for membership was appointed: Joan Bailey, Durward Freer, and Elizabeth Cundiff. Officers elected for three months: President Hazel Compton, VP Orbyrne Doran, Secretary Christine Wells, Treasurer Marvin Griffin, Reporter Florenne Livengood.

Museum Club Pauling Joan Bailey Durward Freer Elizabeth Cundiff Marvin Guffin Authentc Hazel Compton Orbyrne Doran Christine Wells Marvin Griffin Florenne Livengood Pony

Student Council Elects New Officers Amid Seals Drive

The weekly meeting Tuesday December 4 discussed Christmas seals for each Home Room and placed seals in a commit for distribution. Officers were elected as terms expired, with Dorothy Mae tz named president and Denzil Davis among the new officers.

Dorothy Maetz Denzil Davis

Student Council Names Committee For Thursday Assembly Programs

The committee to arrange Thursday assembly programs includes Denzil Davis, Nina Ford, and Lowell Stell. The lost and found department committee will continue its work. The next student council meeting is slated for Tuesday, December 11.

Mildred Hood Wade Fourqureau Retter Denzil Davis Nina Ford Lowell Stell Lost and Found

Sophomore Class Night Meeting Plans Party

The sophomore class held its monthly meeting and planned a Friday party to start at 7 30. Each attendee was asked to bring a dime. The program featured readings by Doris Jackson Lizzie Royer Mildred Hood and Billie McDonald with solos Charment and March of Aguinon Goofus Mountain Music and a class prophecy. The meeting adjourned after the program.

Doris Jackson Charment March of Aguinon Margaret Harris Lizzie Royer Mildred Hood Goofus Billie McDonald

Wonder Why Students Chatter About School Life

A fragmented girls freshmen visit the sick. G W King shows warmth or shirts. Mr Tinsley asks for reminders. Epworth League rumors stir the campus. Jessie Jackson Mae West reference noted. Sorente Bounds enjoys rocking the cradle. two senior boys leave the brain factory. Dot Lamb teases a tall, dark and handsome senior.

J. D. Jones Langford G. W. King Smith Seaade Ature Jessie Jackson Mae West Sorente Bounds Dot Lamb

Spotlight PEP Squad Hosts Supper Event

The Spotlight PEP Squad entertained Supdeans with a football themed chili supper at the Home Economics building. Decorations aligned with the event and weeknight gathering.

Stamford High Girls Organize Volley Ball Teams

Stamford High girls met December 10 1934 to cite four volley ball teams for practice with coach Miss Nsley to choose the first three captains Nina Ford Ona Reid Maye Youngquist Bonnie Maye Gregory. Virgil Stanley earned praise for daily flag duties under all weather.

Stamford High Mi. Nsley Nina Ford Ona Reid Maye Youngquist Bonnie Maye Gregory

Ill Sophomore Boys On The Sick List

Two sophomore students are ill. Fred Kinney has a fractured hip and has been bedbound for several days.

Fred Kinney

Campus romance rumors swirl around Ward and new pupil

The Campus Buzzard notes spring fever among students with Max Ward at the center of attention. It hints at freshmen conflicts and senior-picture arrangements, mentioning a West-hailing new boy, town girl, and relationships across grades.

Max Ward Max Tommie Stell Out West Norris Jessie

Freshmen Bond Over Prank Claims and Chili Stain Incident

Report notes Tommie Stell and a new student sharing a prankish rivalry while Bobby Strauss explains a red mouth stain as chili. The column also mentions Ace Dorancroon and a playful ice themed line in a campus social scene.

Singing convention draws small community crowd at Robert's school house

The community held a Sunday singing convention at Robert's school house. Amid visits from relatives and friends across nearby towns, residents shared news of travels, visits, and local activities. An all day Week of Prayer service at First Baptist included music, offerings for foreign missions, and a noon covered dish lunch.

Robert’s School House J. W. Adcock Woodrow Lamesa D. L. Adcock Herbert Green Adcock Bill Earls Curtis Earls Wanda Fay Treadwell Tom Watson Henry Lee Lubbock R. E. Lee Frank Johnson Rochester R. R. Overton J. West J. D. Gillispie Rockdale Bill Ketron Ketron Edd Petree Stamford John Lackey Lois and Louis Old Glory W. L. Davis Omah Fay Watson Bal Treadwell Rose Community Wesley Hood W. A. Montgomery Bel A. Dunn Haskell Henry Hartsfield Rose John Kuenstler W.M.A First Baptist Church W. B. Tayman T. R. Tinsley Clay Randel W. F. Robbins Robbins Alton McClellan Alice Hoover Howard Spencer Woodson McNeil

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