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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

6

Charm School Held by Mrs Deatherage for FHA Chapter

Mrs John Deatherage of Anson conducted a charm school for the Avoca Future Homemakers on December 6. She demonstrated walking standing posing modeling and makeup. She trained at Kings House of Charm in Abilene and has done professional modeling. Mrs C K Foster, aunt of Mrs Deatherage, visited. refreshments were served.

John Deatherage Anson Avoca Deatherage King’s House of Charm Abilene C. K. Foster

Livestock Producers Support Screwworm Eradication Plan

Thirty Jones County producers attended the second organizational meeting in Anson to back a three year screwworm eradication effort. The plan, funded by state and producer contributions, will release sterile flies with an initial year cost of 15 million dollars for Texas.

Jones County Anson Vocational Agriculture Shop Charlie Myatt Jones County Group State of Texas Myatt Hamlin Olin Amerson W. T. Johnson Stamford Earl Smith Sam Buize Lueders C. EF. Newson Charles Wade Wayne Cox Harold Petty Avoca Birger Haterius H. B. Haterius RK. T Taylor Tuxedo Sam Baize

Den 4 Cub Scouts Entertain Mothers at Stamford Lanes

Den 4 of Cub Scouts entertained their mothers at a coffee break at Stamford Lanes. Gifts made by the boys were presented to the mothers. The Cubs enjoyed bowling with John Grissom and Homer Bennett in charge. Attendees included several den mothers and local families.

Den 4 Cub Scouts Stamford Lanes John Grissom David Ratliff Homer Bennett Billy McClellan Alton McClellan Blaine Bennett Hormer Bennett Vance

Subscriptions Drive Christmas Cheer in Littlefield

Readers in Littlefield are chasing holiday cheer as the County Wide News offers a bicycle prize for twenty subscriptions. Jennifer Robison, eight, has earned ten subscriptions and will receive a bicycle after reaching twenty. A nostalgic note shares long familiar phrases and reflections on friendship and safety.

Jennifer Robison Littlefield Bob

Political Column: County Clerk and Officials Up for Reelecti

The American reveals Democratic primary announcements: Roy Thorn seeks reelection for County Clerk in Jones County. Hollis Haynes seeks reelection as Commissioner Precinct 2, joined by Elmer Doyle. Leon Thurmass is a candidate for County Judge.

Jones County Roy Thorn Hollis Haynes Elmer Doyle

Den and Cub Scouts Christmas Party Honors Mothers

Mothers of Den and Cub Scouts were honored with a Christmas party at the Haney home hosted by Mrs. Wesley Haney and Mrs. Howard Cottle. Guests enjoyed fruit cake cookies nuts mints coffee and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Centerpiece featured greenery berries and poinsettias. Gifts were exchanged from the tree with Cubs and guests including Mark Kelley Mrs Herschel Kelley Billy Dennis Mrs Bill Dennis Denise Davis Haney and Suzie Harold Cottle Jr.

den & Cub Scouts Den Wesley Haney Howard Cottle Haney Cubs Mark Kelley Herschel Kelley Billy Dennis Bill Dennis Denise Davis Haney Suzie Harold Cottle Jr

Stamford Store Pre-Xmas Clearance Sale Starts Now

Stamford store unveils a pre Christmas clearance with heavy vinyl living room suite $199, five piece dinette $39.95, radios from $13.95, refrigerators $179, Bendix dryer $49.50, gas ranges from $99, two recliners $49.50, and many gift items priced to move. Ad reads BUSF'S Stamford phone PR 3.3771.

Stamford BUSF Ady

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