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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

2

Son of Sagerton Couple Sent to Thailand for Duty

The report notes Sgt. Steve Clark returns from Randolph AFB to spend Christmas with his parents before reporting Jan. 4 for active duty in Thailand. The piece also mentions local family visits, a bridal shower for Mrs. Terry Sellers, and updates on illness and travel in the Sagerton area.

Lerey Rhoades Arlington M. Y. Benton Charles Clark Wilson Gibson Or. Brien Etta Leach Sgt Steve Clark Randolph Afb San Antonio Thailand Glyn Quade Terry Sellers Flulda Hamilton Lubbock Judy Neinast Neinast Melvin “Peo Quade Sellers Old Glory

Pancake Supper Tickets Available for Lions Club Event

The Stamford Lions Club announces a pancake supper on January 3 at the school cafeteria to raise funds for a scholarship. An auction will feature homemade cakes and candy. tickets are $1 and available from Lions Club members Bobby Jones, John B. Martin, E. W. Mickier, and Gene Olson.

Stamford Lions Club Lions Club Bobby Jones John B. Martin E. W. Mickier Gene Olson

Lois B Weeks Dies at Home in Lueders Texas

Lois B Weeks 61 died Saturday at his home in Lueders of a heart attack. A former Avoca resident, he lived in Buffalo Gap years and returned to Lueders two weeks ago. Graveside services were held in Buffalo Gap Cemetery officiated by Rev D D Stalfer. Born January 15 1906 in Tolar he married Alice Maxwell July 11 1942 in Abilene. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a Methodist. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Sylva Precious of Massachusetts two sons Gene and Frank of Houston his mother Mrs B F Weeks of Stamford eight sisters and three brothers.

Lois B. Weeks Lueders Avoca Buffalo Gap D. D. Stalfer Tuscola Methodist Church Tolar Alice Maxwell Abilene Methodist Church Sylva Precious Massachusetts Gene Frank Houston B. F. Weeks Stamford Mollie Burton Leeders Fern Whitworth Odessa Blanche Ham Lota Grogan Pecos Lucille Stephens Lubbock Dorothy Black Loveta Neel Kate Hallmark Dallas Jim Lone Star B. F. Jr Alamogordo N.M Raymond Wichita Falls

Burdick Graduates From Baylor University Medical Center

Roberta Burdick granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George J Smith of Stamford and daughter of Mrs Bobbie Lou Burdick of Dallas was a member of the Baylor University Medical Center School of Physical Therapy class. Mr and Mrs Smith attended graduation exercises in Dallas on Friday December 13 and returned home Sunday.

Roberta Burdick George J. Smith Stamford Bobbie Lou Burdick Dallas School of Physical Therapy Baylor University Medical Center

Tredemeyer Services Held At Sagerton

Mrs. Arnie Tredemeyer 84 died after a brief illness in Haskell Memorial Hospital. Funeral at Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton with Rev. William Peterson officiating. Burial Brandenburg Cemetery. Born Annie Schaffer February 26 1884 in LaGrange. She married Willis Fritz Tredemeyer November 4 1905. Family farmed between Lagerton and Old Glory. Survivors include three sons, five daughters, 27 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Arnie Tredemeyer Sagerios Stamford

Baby Stacey Duane McGrew Born On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Oren McGrew welcome Stacey Duane born December 5 at Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He has a brother Scott age two and a half. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W G McGrew of Anton and Mr and Mrs Homer Scott. Mrs McGrew is the former Letha Gwendolyn Scott.

Oren McGrew Stacey Duane Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene Scott McGrew Letha Gwendolyn Scott W. G. McGrew Anton Homer Scott

Aspermont Switches to Seven Digit Telephone Numbers

Aspermont will implement a seven digit telephone number system at 6 a.m. Monday December 16. Local residents are advised to update dialing practices and adjust to the new numbering plan.

Aspermont

Lueders Woman's Husband Now In Thailand

John F. E. Hoffman Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hoffman of Stillwater Oklahoma is on duty at Udorn Royal Thai AFB Thailand as a radio repairman in the Pacific Air Forces. He previously served at Clark AB Philippines and is a 1964 graduate of C. E. Donart School and attended Oklahoma State University. His wife Dovie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil W. McClendon of Lueders Texas.

John FE. Hoffman Jr John E. Hoffman Stillwater Oklo Udorn Royal Thai Afb Thailand Hoffman Pacific Air Forces Clark AB Philippines C. E. Donart School Oklahoma State University Dovie Virgil W. McClendon Lueders Texas

Cub Scouts Dofor Others Season Charitable Drive

The Dan 3 Cub Scouts hosted a Christmas season drive with clothing food and toys donated to the Oodfellows. They presented a $2 check earned by the scouts. Leader Lowell Longley of the Chamber of Commerce attended. The group sang carols at the Stamford Inn and handed out candy and refreshments at the clubhouse.

Dan 3 Oodfellows Lowell Longley Chamber of Commerce Stamford Inn

Annual VFW Yule Party Saturday Night

The VFW post hosts a Christmas dinner gift exchange and dance for members, auxiliary, and families at the Post home Saturday night. Attendees are asked to bring gifts exceeding 1.50 for the exchange. Sunday afternoon the Auxiliary packs food and Sunshine boxes at the Post home to be delivered by VFW members.

VFW Post Home Requastaa Aie Ie

Mrs L C Trovillion Visits Stamford Kinard Relatives

Mrs L C Trovillion formerly Mary Louise Kinard visits Stamford with her mother Mrs E B Kinard and other relatives. Her home is in Fairbanks Alaska.

Stamford American Notice of Publicaton Terms

Public notice from the Stamford American office at 124 East Street Stamford Texas announcing publication details weekly on Thursdays and classification as second class matter under postal regulations. It outlines subscription rates and requests reports of any errors or misprints to aid readers and the publisher.

Raat Bt Stamford Texas Stam Act of Morale

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