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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1934

Page

8

Newspaper Staff Credits and Roles

The in chief is Lillian Yates with assistant editors Dot Buster Earl Russell and Andrew Griggs. Reporters listed include La Delle Macon Kathryn McNabb Margaret Harris Dorothy Lamb Doris Jackson George Lee Terry Margaret Mason Florene Livengood.

Lillian Yates Dot Buster Earl Russell Andrew Griggs la Delle Macon Kathryn McNabb Margaret Harris Dorothy Lamb Doris Jackson George Lee Terry Margaret Mason Florene Livengood

Latin II Club Organizes Activities and Leadership

The Latin II class organizes a Friday club with Billie McDonald president and Margaret Harris vice president. Members include Dorothy Mae Buster Dorothy Jack Bates Mildred Hood and Isabelle York. Sponsor Miss Doak. They study two Roman students and plan a Roman Play after Christmas with talks on Roman customs and homes.

Billie McDonald Margaret Harris Dorothy Mae Buster Dorothy Jack Bates Mildred Hood Isabelle York Greece Miss Doak Italy

Museum Club Plans Banquet for December 21 1934

The Museum Club met December 14 1934 and discussed holding a banquet on Friday December 21 1934. Mr. Pauling proposed the event as part of the meeting proceedings.

Museum Club Pauling

High School Social Evening Ends With Anagrams

The report lists numerous female guests led by Mrs. H. K. Langford and Lee Dew ees and male guests including Virgil Rush Udell Ford and L J Hager as they hosted a dinner. The narrative notes mishaps with peeling sweet potatoes and salad preparation and ends with the group glad to have finished the supper.

Youngquist le Macon la Delle Macon Nellie Reeves

Christmas ty at the home of Mr and Mrs Frack Heflin

J W Chandler leaves for visits in Waco Mart Coolee and Delta to attend the golden wedding of his uncle John Webb and Mrs Webb. Mr and Mrs John Morelan St Big Springs will spend the weekend with Rev and Mrs Sam Morris.

J. W. Chandler Waco Mart Coolee Delta John Webb John Morelan Big Springs Sam Morris

Club votes on menu committee and Christmas plans

The motion carried and all girls formed a menu committee with Elizabeth Cundiff as chair. James H volunteered to bring a Christmas tree and a vote decided on presents. The banquet was canceled due to other plans. Bobby Bryan read an archeology note, and Mr. Pauling previewed January club expeditions.

Elizabeth Cundiff James High Bobby Bryan Mr. Pauling

Dramatic Club Presents Alice's Blue Gown This Year

The Dramatic Club staged its second play of the year last Wednesday at 10. The cast included Alice Margery Hills Patty Ilene Dewees Lola Mary Louise Doss Dado Maxine Caffee Celeste Marts Jane Bryant Dizzy Max ine Merritt Miss Prescott Janice Buie Jane Lorene Cook. The audience enjoyed the performance. The next production will be The Stolen Prince.

Dramatic Club Alice Margery Hills Patty Ilene Dewees Lola Mary Louise Doss Dado Maxine Caffee Celeste Marts Jane Bryant Dizzy Maxine Merritt Miss Prescott Janice Buie Jane Lorene Cook Stolen Prince

Home Economics Buffet Supper Kept in Holiday Style

On Thursday evening December 13 the Home Economics Til A girls hosted a buffet supper at the cottage with Christmas colors red and green. Red candles lit the rooms, tables were dressed with runners, and a miniature Christmas tree centerpiece decorated the dining table. The meal began in the dining room and finished in the living room, followed by Bunco among some guests.

Home Economics

The Sir Rowland Hill Stamp Club Meeting Notes

The Sir Rowland Hill Stamp Club meets twice weekly in room 16 with Miss Widney as sponsor. Officers include President Raymond Austin, Vice President Charles Carter, Secretary Mary Merritt, Treasurer Melba Cullum, Reporter George Terry. The standing membership committee is chaired by J. W. Dew George Terry and Marjorie Louton. The club is collecting United States stamps for albums.

Rowland Hill Sir Rowland Hill Stamp Club Miss Widney Raymond Austin Charles Carter Mary Meritt Melba Cullum George Terry J. W. Dew George Terry Marjorie Louton United States

Tennis Season Hopes Rise With Improved Courts

The piece notes better courts and a few games played as the season begins. It praises our tennis king Mr. Dobyns who was last year and is expected to perform even better, urging him to rise to the challenge.

Dobyns

Basketball prospects start with strong local team

The article previews a promising basketball squad after Friday practice. It highlights Wade as a standout two-sport athlete, Syd as a skilled player, and the Rogs duo Norrig expected to contribute, predicting a mighty fine season ahead.

Wade Syd

Christmas Greetings From The Bulldog Staff

The Spotlight shares warm Christmas and New Year wishes to its patrons. The note includes blessings and appreciation for readers, with a personal nod to Miss Widney and the staff.

Christmas notes from the library study hall

Evelyn Wiley writes a festive verse about friends and holiday mood as two small Christmas trees glow in the study hall. Bobby Nell Owen plans holidays in amour while Morris asks about San Angelo plans for Ann Mott and Sydney Russell heads to Clear Fork Brazos for a hunting tour.

Bobby Nell Owen Amour Morris Ann Mott San Angelo Sydney Russell Brazos Evelyn ‘Wiley

I Wonder Why A High School Teaser Notes Social Quirks

A reader quiz style item lists questions about students and teachers at S. H. S. reflecting social interests last Sunday and midweek events. Names such as Helen Smith Evelyn Wiley Curtis Sloan Mrs Langford and Carlos Lewis appear in playful prompts.

Helen Smith Evelyn Wiley Curtis Sloan

Assembly Program Delights Center High Students

The high school held a December 18 program featuring students and Mrs Bowdry Goble Melody Ci Club. Mrs Ma hood read a Christmas story with support from Mrs McDonald and violin by an unnamed student. The Pierian Club and Theota were thanked for their roles in the performance.

Campus Buzzard tale at Haskell High about love and football

Curtis Terry pursues Ruth, a Haskell High School student, in a light campus vignette. The piece lampoons dating antics among young men and notes Wells as a developing character. Mary Louise Doss advises that heroics on the field aren’t needed for romance.

Curtis Terry Ruth Dearvold Haskell High School

Romantic Gestures Stir Banquet Rumors

Rumors claim Dorothy Lowe dedicated a toast to a young man at the football banquet stirring questions about her affection. The piece questions if another youth is left “out in the cold” and urges caution before confirming gossip.

Dorothy Lowe

Lost and Found Notices Featuring Romantic Remedies

A humorous 1910s style column notes a lost love affair needing a remedy from Helen Smith. Also lists found items including a vague “cece to sa” for a young man and a remark on leading youths to fall for an old line with “Experience-plenty” and a contact hint 658W.

Helen Smith H.R

Wanted To Trade or Sell Monell Thompson Ad

Wanted to trade or sell. Help pass the dull hours away. Experience not necessary. I do all the work. Monell. Thompson.

Monell. Thompson

Christmas Party for Phebean Class at Nalley Home

The Phebean Class of First Baptist Sunday School held its annual Christmas party at Mrs C O Nalley’s residence with associate hostesses Mesdames W O Gillean Raymond Hammer and Pete Stifflemire. Mrs Sam Morris led games and a group of carols and readings followed a Santa gifts moment.

C. O. Nalley Tucodey First Baptist Sunday School Nalley Mesdames W. O. Gillean Raymond Hammer Pete Stifflemire W. B. Tayman Clay Randel T. R. Tinsley W. F. Robbins Sam Morris Santanus Mesdames W. F. Robbins Glyn Smith Martin Pope Omar Osborne Sterling Keen J. T. Allen Roland Daughtry E. L. Helmer N. D. Lytle Chester Burson Albert Berry J. D. Chapman Minor Berry Tommy Lee Lou Crump Felton Underwood Guy Bridges Clay Markham E. H. Bushel Virginia Tayman

Amoma Class Christmas Party Celebrated at Addis Home

Katharine Addis entertained the Amoma Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church at her parents home on Tuesday night. The event featured Christmas decorations, gifts from Santa, a Christmas story, a poem, and a play performed by students. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Addis and several listed class members and guests.

AMOMA Katharine Addis First Baptist Church G. H. Addis Santa Claus Miss Addis Annie Dewees

Christmas Party for Y W A at First Baptist Church

A Y W A gathering at First Baptist Church hosted by Miss La Verne McClellan featured games before Santa Claus distributed gifts to members. A salad course with hot tea and cookies followed for numerous attendees including Lot tie Hanson Ruby Hanson Opal Mc Cauley Mary Gregory Frances Lovey and others.

Y.W.A First Baptist Church Mary McNeille Smith Emily Coleman Annie Dewees Maye Belle Buffington T. E. York J. G. Swint

Christmas Party for Auxiliary at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party in the church basement with red and green lights tall tapers and a shining tree. The hymn Joy to the World was sung before a brief business session and plans were made for the fifth Sunday Young People's meeting on December 30 led by Mrs A C Braun.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Young People A. C. Braun

Christmas party at Mrs Pinson's home

Mrs J C Pinson hosted a December afternoon with a short devotional and accordion selections. A Christmas reading by Mrs W E nington and Effie Jean Furrh preceded gift distribution from the tree. Hostesses Mesdames Dick Rowland Perry Smith J C Pinson and L B Furrh served chicken salad wafers spiced cake and tea. Others attending included Mesdames J W Wright Cliff Lousignant C F Williams and Oliver Crump.

J. C. Pinson

Local Family Visits O G Lewis Amid Recovery

Personal notices reveal Mr and Mrs B F Miles with two daughters Mrs S Lambert and Mrs K C Fiid ay and son Harold Glen of Cal Vernon visitors to O G Lewis as he rapidly recovers from a recent illness. Family members include Mr and Mrs R G Lewis and sons J F and J N Lewis and daughter Mrs O M Pigg of Vernon.

B. F. Miles S. Lambert K. C. Fiiday Harold Glen Cal R. .G. Lewis J. F J. N. Lewis O. M. Pigg Vernon O. G. Lewis

Miss Lua James Guests with Abilene Sister

Miss Lua James of Abilene spent the weekend as a guest of her sister Mrs. Brandon Curry, enjoying family visit and hospitality in the city.

Lua James Abilene Brandon Curry

The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Sunday School

The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church hosts a gathering with friends to discuss community service plans and scripture reflections. Attendees include Sunday School members and church supporters from the neighborhood.

Fidelis Baptist Sunday School and Friends

Elizabeth Jackson Circle Presents Christmas Pageant

Elizabeth Jackson Circle of Jones County Barn staged a Christmas program at the White Cross Mission directed by Mrs. Victor Nelson. Members described Christmas customs in Chili and Neama Mania while M A Mrs. J T Medlin and Mrs. Hawkins spoke about local observances.

Elizabeth Jackson Circle Victor Nelson White Cross Elizabeth Jackson Jones County M. A J. T. Medlin Hawkins

Poker rout leaves Charles Slater hospitalized after royal flush gamble

A misread hand led to a rough end as Charles Slater of Setkey allegedly pocketed a 53 and fastened a fish, then woke in hospital following a royal flush incident in a poker game.

Charles Slater Setkey City

Low club rates at Stamford American with vipers

Stamford American hiking daily fees as vipers exert quiet influence on club rate discussions. Local officials address membership cost concerns and outline steps to adjust pricing for broader access.

Stamford American Viperers

Slipping? Earl Russell Seeks Tuesday Date Dilemma

In a breezy note, readers wonder if Earl Russell can secure a Tuesday night date. The query hints the young lady avoids him for reasons tied to another man, urging Earl to leave her be.

Earl Russell Earl

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High School News Mrs. Frack Heflin Anx Ious C. D. Shamburger Mgr Dick Trachta Bass Wells Stamford Motor CO G. C. Barton Magnolia Agent North Swenson Erat Phoenix LEE
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