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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1944

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Dies of War Wounds Pvt Carl L Greenhaw

Pvt Carl L Greenhaw died Oct 20 of wounds from the prior day in action in Holland. He was 28, to have turned 29 on December 6. Survived by wife Ira Mae Rasco and three children Hulon La Rue and Melvin. his mother Mrs Jim Young. step father. six sisters. and brother Cpl Paul W Greenhaw overseas in Corsica. He had served since Feb 7 1944, with prior duty at Ft McClellan and Ft Meade, sailed in August, landed in England, and entered combat in France on Sept 21, then Belgium and Holland. He was born in Stamford and worked as a shipping clerk for H O Wooten Grocery Co before entering service.

Carl L. Greenhaw Holland France Pvt Greenhaw Army Ft. McClellan Ala Ft. Meade England Belgium Pvt. Greenhaw Stamford H. O. Wooten Grocery Company Ira Mae Rasco Hulon La@Rue Melvin Jim Young Breckenridge C. R. Binnicker Hamlin Gene Browning Ranger S. B. West L. L. Wilson Bloomington Calif P. J. Milton Peoria Ariz Cpl Paul W Greenhaw Corsica

Stamford Native Promoted Major in 36th Division

Dawson Duncan, former Stamford lad and Dallas News Austin correspondent, has been promoted to major and serves as assistant G-4 of the 36th Division in France. His wife Jane Logan Dunstan resides in Austin. Duncan trained at Stamford, the University of Texas, and previously held a second lieutenant post in the 111th quartermaster regiment before its federalization in 1940.

Dawson Duncan Stamford Austin Dallas News France Jane Logan Duncan University of Texas 111Th Quartermaster Regiment Texas National Guard Camp Bowie State Highway Department

Ex-Stamford Youth Bernard Dougharty Wounded in France

Pfc. Bernard W. Dougharty son of Mrs. Wilmot Dougharty Abi lene formerly of Stamford was seriously wounded in action in France on November 20 He entered service last March and was overseas less than a month before injury He trained at Camp Hood Meade Md and Ft Bragg before enlisting He is a Stamford High School graduate and studied at Hardin Simmons University Abilene before service Cpl Tyson Sandefer stationed in Alaska has returned to the United States visiting family in Littlefield and now heads to California for reassignment.

Bernard W. Dougharty Wilmot Dougharty Abilene Stamford France Dougharty Camp Hood Meade Ft. Bragg Stamford High School Hardin-Simmons University Tyson Sandefer Alaska United States B. W. Sandefer Littlefield Bob Hagler P. D. Lambeth California

Miss Blanche Groves to Address WMS at Church

Miss Blanche Groves will speak at the First Baptist Church at 11 o clock Sunday and address the Woman's Missionary Society there Monday at 2 p.m. She is a returned missionary from China.

Blanche Groves WMS First Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Miss Groves China

Library to Close December 20 to 27

The Carnegie Library will be closed from December 20 through December 27. Librarian Mrs. R. L. Haynie announced the closure this week.

Carnegie Library R. L. Haynie

City Schools to Give Christmas Program

A Christmas program by Stamford Public Schools music department is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Glee clubs from Reynolds and Oliver Street schools will perform 12 numbers, directed by Mrs. A Q Hutton, with the high school band under Miss Martha Cogle and a speech class pageant led by Mrs. Jewel Austin. The Senior High glee club will close the program.

Stamford Public Schools Reynolds Oliver Street A. Q. Hutton Martha Cogle Jewel Austin

Meeting Plans Final Push To Meet Stamford Bond Quota

A last minute drive to lift Stamford area over its Sixth War Loan bond quota is set for Thursday night December 14 at 8 p.m. at St John’s Methodist Church. Frank Morrow and T A Upshaw lead the effort with refreshments after the campaign. Dallas Fed reports Jones county service members and civilians bought 21 900 in bonds toward a 920 000 quota, but Stamford area remains short while Hamlin and Anson have met theirs.

Stamford St. John’s Methodist Church Frank Morrow T. A. Upshaw Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Jones County Hamlin Anson

Sgt. Raymond Day Survives Mine Injury in Italy Returns Home

T Sgt Raymond Day, injured by a mine near Florence, Italy, is back in the United States. He was flown from Florence to Naples to New York and then Longview where he receives care. A veteran of North Africa and the Italian invasion, Day holds five overseas stripes four major combat stars and the Purple Heart.

Herbert Day Tech Set. Day Italy

Mrs. J. M. Carter Dies In Corsicana Home

Former Stamford resident Mrs. J. M. Carter died Wednesday at 6 30 a m at her mother's Corsicana home 618 West Second avenue She was sister in law of H A Carter and her husband died last January A daughter Miss Blanche Carter survives.

J. M. Carter City S. S. Johnston West Second Avenue Corsicana Carter H. A. Carter Mr. Carter Blanche Carter

Presbyterian Women Share Christmas Party at Central Church

Mrs. J. M. McDonald hosted Presbyterian Women at the Central Presbyterian Church Tuesday night. The group opted for a charity gift to Reynolds Presbyterian Home instead of exchanging presents and will collect offerings in a vestibule box. Rev. A. G. Fitzgerald announced the morning sermon theme, The Birth of Jesus Foretold in Prophecy, with the choir performing carols and a duet by Mrs. Earl Reese and E. O. Wedgeworth. A citywide nativity service at St. John's Methodist Church Sunday night will unite local churches in song and story.

J. M. McDonald Central Presbyterian Church Reynolds Presbyterian Home Jesus A. G. Fitzgerald Earl Reese E. 0. Wedgeworth St. John’s Methodist Church Mr. Fitzgerald

Hospital Boxes Still Available for Camp Barkeley Patients

Boxes furnished by the American Red Cross remain available for sending to patients at Camp Barkeley. The quota is not yet filled and the extension runs to the end of this week. Boxes may be obtained at Bryant-Link Company and Cobb Brothers Department Store.

American Red Cross Camp Barkeley Red Cross Bryant-Link Company Cobb Brothers Department Store

Funeral for W. F. Bean at New Hope Church

Funeral service for W. F. Bean, early area resident, was held Friday at 3 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. J. H. Skiles led the service. Burial followed in Spring Creek Cemetery with Barrow Funeral Home in charge.

W. F. Bean Stamford Sanitarium New Hope Baptist Church J. H. Skiles Spring Creek Barrow Funeral Home i

Honor Roll Announced for Junior and Senior High

The school names top scholars by class and rank. Seniors First Edward Rosenwaser Flo Scott, Second Billy K Binnicker Digby Crump Sally Cungus, Third Lena Brigham Mary Jo Holloman Janice Jackson Cecil Johnson Stanley Reese Rosemary Link Billie Marie Russell Jo Ann Russell H L Thompson Betty Jo Tunnell Eva Jo Upshaw. Juniors Second Betty Lee McCarferty Peggy Ruth Sitton Dorothy Yates. Third Rebecca Jones Billy Baggett Teddy McClung John McNabb John Lewis Whisenant. Sophomores First Beverly Amerson Second Charles Johnson Aarons Pierce Eula Rae Tankers ey. Third Bill Cannon Patti Jeanne Eager Paul Frizell Marietta Goad Herbert Gray Fareed Hassen Patty McDonald Durwood Miller Glenna Taylor.

Edward Rosenwasser Flo Scott Billy K. Binnicker Digby Crump Sally Cungus Nocomas Daniel Leemore Fuqua Mary Frances Lawdon Mac Lester W. B. West Lena Brigham Mary Jo Holloman Janice Jackson Cecil Johnson Stanley Reese Rosemary Link Billie Marie Russell Jo Ann Russell H. L. Thompson Betty Jo Tunnell Eva Jo Upshaw Betty Lee McC

Ninth and Eighth Grade Ranks Listed With Names

The document lists first, second, and third ranking students across ninth, eighth, and sixth grades. Notable entries include Victor Buie and Gladys Musil in ninth grade first rank, Patricia Flemins in eighth grade first rank, and Herbert Goodyear in sixth grade first rank, among many peers.

Time extended for sending messages to freed prisoners

The sending deadline for messages to liberated prisoners of war in the Philippines has been extended from November 30 to December 15. Miss Ruby Lee Brooks, Red Cross service chairman, announced the extension.

Philippines Ruby Lee Brooks Red Cross Service

Legion Dance to Be Held at Round-up Building

A dance sponsored by the American Legion is set for Saturday night December 16 at the Round-up building. The regional hospital band from Camp Barkeley will provide music for dancing.

Legion Dance The American Legion Camp Barkeley

Legion Auxiliary To Mark 24th Anniversary In Stamford

Stamford American Legion Auxiliary celebrates the Department of Texas 24th anniversary Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Legion Hall. A joint Christmas party for Legion and Auxiliary with gifts for tree distribution will follow. Attendees planned the event at a Monday meeting led by president Mrs. J. R. Gleaton.

Stamford American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas Legion Hall Legion and Auxiliary J. R. Gleaton Albert Ivy B. Barlow J. W. Binnicker Jane Duke Billie King Roscoe Hood Ann Acuff Dudley Duncan

Boedeker Hurt When Tractor Drawn by Trailers Breaks

N W Boedeker was badly injured last Friday when a tractor with two trailers lurched free and threw him from the seat. He suffered a broken back and broken hip and was treated at Stamford Sanitarium after crawling back to the house with his wife.

N. W. Boedeker Stamford

Quota of 288 Army Kits Assigned to Red Cross Chapter

Jones County Red Cross receives a new quota of 288 army kit bags. Mrs. Dick Rowland, production chair man, said the sewing room is open and home work is encouraged. Donations from Stamford groups totaling 48 dollars are listed.

Red Cross Jones County Red Cross Dick Rowland Stamford Eastern Star American Legion Auxiliary Home Makers First Baptist Church Mary- Martha St. John’s Methodist Church Dorcas Ladies Aid Central Christian Church

Erskine W. Phelps Transferred to the Philippines

Erskine W. Phelps, in a hospital unit, has been moved to the Philippines per a letter to his mother Mrs. E. N. Phelps. He has not received home mail and learns his brother Lloyd Phelps had surgery in October. Peggy Jean Hankins is born November 6 at Stamford Sanitarium to Master Sgt. and Mrs. George V. Hankins. the mother is the former Irene Phelps. Sgt. Hankins is in Belgium.

Pfe Erskine W. Phelps Philippines E. N. Phelps Lloyd Phelps Peggy Jean Hankins Stamford Sanitarium George V. Hankins Irene Phelps Sgt. Hankins Belgium

G B Astin 94 Dies in Abilene Buried Here

Green Baylee Astin 94 died Monday at his daughter’s Abilene home after years of poor health. Funeral held Tuesday at Kinney Chapel with Rev. J O Quattlebaum. burial in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Arch R Astin and Major J Y Astin, three daughters and numerous grandchildren. He lived in Stamford most of his life and belonged to the Odd Fellows for 42 years.

Green Baylee Astin West Texas Stamford O. H. Pearce Abilene Mr. Astin Kinney J. O. Quattlebaum St. John’s Methodist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Ed Jones Joe Ward W. B. Tayman J. L. Rucker J. K. Brady Knox Baird

Troop 40 Wins Camporee Cup With 70 Points

Camporee held December 1 at the Stamford scout building featured three local troops. Troop 40 led with 70 points while Troop 42 had 60 and Troop 41 35. R N Eastus Jr directed the event with judges A Russell Joe Rickard Eddie Ikard Gordon Davis.

Stamford R. N. Eastus, Jr A. Russell Joe Rickard Eddie Ikard Gordon Davis

Cub Scouts Award Badges at Saturday Building Meeting

Thirty one cub scouts gathered at the Boy Scout building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to play games and receive badges. Mrs. C D Dickenson led as den mother while Bear badges went to Jon Marc Johnson Tommie Cannon Lewis Johnson Paul Phy Dwane Phillips. Bear badges George Terry Humphrey Douglas Shamburger Lion badge Donald Garth and arrow points to Robert Dickenson Leon Billington Gerald Clark Glen Lewis Hubert Kelly and Ronnie Sawyer.

Boy Scout Building C. D. Dickenson Cubs Jon Marc Johnson Tommie Cannon Lewis Johnson Paul Phy Dwane Phillips George Terry Humphrey Douglas Shamburger Donald Garth Robert Dickenson Leon Billington Gerald Clark Glen Lewis Hubert Kelly Ronnie Sawyer

Bill Childress to Receive M D Degree

Bill Childress son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Childress of this city will receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas on Monday December 18. His parents plan to travel to Dallas for the exercises.

Bill Childress Robert H. Childress Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas

R C Giles Writes Letter from England

Pvt. R. C. Giles of Stamford has arrived in England and writes from there on November 29. His wife and children live here while he serves, and she learned of the letter on Monday in the first update in three weeks.

Pvt. R. C. Giles Stamford England

Frank J Matecha Killed in Action in Germany

War Department informs Mr and Mrs F J Matecha Sr that their son T5 Frank J Matecha known as F J was killed in action in Germany on November 17 He had served 19 months overseas first in England then France He trained at Ft Knox and Camp Polk Survived by parents two sisters a nephew two grandmothers and an uncle The community native served as a farmer before entering the U S Army

R. V. Hoote Camp Polk Albie Matecha Frances Peterson Lloyd Peterson Mary Matecha Hendricks Memorial Hospital Abilene Stamford Sanitarium R. L. Matecha Hamlin F. J U.S. Army

Alathean Class Hosts Christmas Party at First Baptist

The Alathean Class of the First Baptist Church hosted a December 11 Christmas party at Mrs. EF. Helmer’s home with associate hostesses Mrs. Pete Stifflemire and Mrs. F. H. Young. Mrs. Morris Nix was elected president, replacing the moving Felmer. Santa distributed gifts after carols as Tinsley received a class gift and refreshments were served.

First Baptist Church EF. L. Helmer Pete Stifflemire F. H. Young Morris Nix Felmer Pacedena L B. Tillotson Santa T. R. Tinsley Tinsley H. D Pride Ed Pendleton Roy Smith J. T. Lemons E. H McReynolds Chester Burson Henry Skiles F. D. Stephens O. S. Hambright L. B. Tillotson W. G. Morris Otis Harbert Sterling Keen Dick Carson Bill Thompson W. Olinger J. R. McDaniel A.V Bounds R. E. Johnson Jackson

Bobby Joe Calhoun Celebrates 7th Birthday Party

Bobby Joe Calhoun, age 7, was honored with a birthday party December 9 at his parents’ home Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Calhoun. Indoors games followed by cake and punch. Guests included Anita Wedgeworth, Mary Tom Rainwater, Jakie Westfall, Jimmy Middlebrook, Sharon Taylor, L. A. Goad, Gaylan Gillean, Mike McClellan, Mack Zimmerman, Judy Zimmerman, Dickie Bouchett, Rickie Giles, Billy Reese, and Ronnie Calhoun.

Bobby Joe Calhoun J. O. Calhoun Garland Zimmerman Calhoun Anita Wedgeworth Mary Tom Rainwater Jakie Weatfall Jimmy Middlebrook Sharon Taylor L. A. Goad Gaylan Gillean Mike McClellan Mack Judy Zimmerman Dickie Bouchett Rickie Giles Billy Reese Ronnie Calhoun

Rogers Family Passes Through Stamford En Route to Kansas

Mr and Mrs Howard Rogers and daughter visited Stamford with local friends while traveling from Hobbs New Mexico to Kansas. Rogers formerly assistant manager at the J C Penney store here was sent to Hobbs and is now bound for the Kansas district.

Kansas Howard Rogers Stamford Hobbs New Mex Rogers J. C. Penney Company Kansas District

Stamford man hospitalized in Phoenix with family

C. M. Ryan of Stamford is now in Phoenix Arizona with his daughter Mrs Jo Richardson and family. Mrs Richardson is the former Mrs Ryan and lives at 1505 South 7th Street Phoenix. Mr Ryan has been confined to his bed for nine weeks and is in a serious condition.

C. M. Ryan M. C. M. Ryan Stamford Phoenix Ariz Jo Richardson Richardson Mr Ryan South Mth Street Ryan

Judge Kraft to Speak at Camp Fire Meetings Here

Judge Clarence Kraft of Fort Worth will address a joint Rotary and Exchange Club meeting at noon at the library building and later speak at a Camp Fire Girls gathering in the Central Presbyterian Church auditorium on Friday evening December 15. Louise Fargher will accompany Kraft. Camp Fire leaders from Haskell Stonewall and Jones counties join the local group for the 7 p.m. session open to the public.

Camp Fire Girls Clyde Westfall Central Presbyterian Church Clarence Kraft Fort Worth West Texas Judge Kraft Rotary and Exchange Clubs Stamford Louise Fargher

Cotton Ginning Surges in Jones County Ahead of 1943 Crop

Census report shows 91,566 bales ginned in Jones county for the 1944 crop before December 1 1944, up from 27,700 bales for the 1943 crop. Bowen Pope, special agent, notes the gains.

Jones County Bowen Pope

Pastor J B McCarley Assigned to Paint Creek Sagerton

The Northwest Texas Conference reassigns Rev J B McCarley to Paint Creek and Sagerton. He will preach Paint Creek on the first and third Sundays and Sagerton on the second and fourth. Rev S A Sifford moves to Avoca and Tuxedo. Rev Ray Elliott takes Spur circuit.

Mr. McCarley Ray Elliott

Farmer Permits No Longer Required for Protein Meal

Jones County AAA office in Anson announces farm permits are no longer required for protein meal. The change does not affect linseed protein inventory rules or oilseed protein distribution under the 20 percent set aside order.

Jones County Anson

Special Employees Need SS Numbers For Holiday Rush

Ralph T. Fisher of the Social Security Board in Abilene stresses that special employees for the holiday rush must have social security account numbers. First time workers should apply for account number cards, obtainable from the Abilene Social Security Board field office.

Ralph T. Fisher Socio Security Board Abilene

Farm Census to Begin January 8 in Abilene District

Taylor County Agricultural Building hosts district census hub with Homer Blankenship as supervisor and J. K. Davidson as assistant. Seventeen district counties, including Jones, will be surveyed by 75 enumerators starting January 8 1944. Data stays in Washington for current use and market planning.

Abilene Washington Taylor County Homer Blankenship J. K. Davidson 17Th Jones County Army

Christmas Program by Stamford Music Club Sunday

The Stamford Music Club presents its annual Christmas program at St. John's Methodist Church Sunday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Earl B. Moore directs. Rev. Clifton Thomas reads, with Mrs. N. M. Phy on organ. The tale blends Scripture and carols including solos and a chorus. Candlelighting, final prayer, and carols outdoors conclude the event.

Stamford Music Club St. John’s Methodist Church Earl B. Moore Clifford Thomas Central Christian Church N. M. Phy Manger Fine Arts Club

Stamford Public Schools Christmas Recess Dates

Stamford Public schools recess for Christmas from December 20 and resume on Tuesday January 2. Superintendent L W Johnson announced the holidays and the return date.

Stamford Public Schools L. W. Johnson

Directors Reelect Six At Jones County Farm Loan

The annual meeting of the Jones County National Farm Loan Association in Anson elects D. W. Crumpler R. B. Buie C. F. Upshaw L. H. McBride and J. L. Culbertson as directors. Officers also reelected: Crumpler president Culbertson vice president Jones secretary treasurer and Maude Pittman as office assistant.

Jones County National Farm Loan Association Anson B. L. Jones D. W. Crumpler R. B. Buie C. F. Upshaw Stamford L. H. McBride J. L. Culbertson Hamlin Crumpler Culbertson

Purple Heart Presented to Widow of Kenneth Bishop

The Purple Heart was posthumously awarded to Tech. Sgt. Kenneth C. Bishop and pinned on his wife December 7 by Capt. Roy Duke of the Texas State Guard Stamford unit. The ceremony, attended by close friends, Legionnaires, and Auxiliary members, was arranged at Mrs. Bishop’s request and her mother Mrs. Stephens of Hamlin. C. B. Smith of the local post spoke of veteran support, and Mrs. L. B. Million Jr. offered the closing prayer.

Tech Kenneth C. Bishop Roy Duke Stamford Texas State Guard Vernon D. Hart American Legion Bishop Stephens Hamlin C. B. Smith Veterans’ Service Organization

Sagerton Walther League Plans Christmas Events

The Walther League of the Zior Lutheran Church Sagerton held a December 3 meeting at Rev H G Lohrmanns home with 30 members and guests. Plans for Christmas caroling and holiday activities were made and refreshments were served during a social hour. Mrs E N Sullins of Fort Worth visited from the city.

Walther League Zior Lutheran Church Sagerton H. G Lohrmann

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