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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
2
A patriotic letter extols bacon and farm output to sustain troops, praising 4 H youths in Jones county for prize dog wins and urging support for farmers as war effort vital. It reflects the economics of food distribution and farm pride during wartime.
The piece urges resilience as war casualties mount among Stamford men, while praising farming and art as expressions of life. It stresses the need for every home front member to reassess duty, noting families in sorrow and anxiety as battles rage.
Bethel Lutheran Church held a combined Sunday school and morning service aimed at children with Dr. Hugo B. Haterius in charge. Missionary boxes were turned in by children and Mary Ann Nauert, age 2, made a birthday donation. Cpl. Fred Armstrong, home on furlough, was welcomed at the morning service. Dr. Haterius planned to attend the installation of a new pastor in Hutto later in the week.
A soldier wounded in the European theater last fall has been sent back to the United States and admitted to Stark General Hospital in Charleston South Carolina. Swenson school pupils plan a Christmas party Friday afternoon under teacher Mrs S S Russell. The local Triple A farm committee meets Friday at 2 30 PM at Pleasant Valley school for its annual officer election.
The Peters family expresses deepest gratitude for the sympathy shown after the death of husband and father Walter H Peters. Your thoughtful support is remembered with appreciation by Mrs. W. H. Peters and family.
Social items list visits from Avoca to Meridian and district meeting attendees in Knox City. Mrs Nina Faye Doty hosts in Meridian. other guests include Bill Little and Rally party. attendees from district meeting: Mattie Dee Rial Mary Frances White Mary Ruth Culwell Ruth Dunklin Bob Ed Taylor Irvin Turner. Obscure visits include C H Irvin of Stamford and Peggy Grimes hosting Barbara Sublett.
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