Executive Named in Round of Camp Fire Activities During Judge Kraft's Visit
Mrs. Fred Stockdale of Haskell was named area executive of Camp Fire at a Council meeting. Judge Clarence Kraft of Fort Worth addressed Rotary and Exchange clubs and a public gathering, urging funding for a girls program. The event highlighted fundraising to support Camp Fire activities in Jones County and across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Kraft
Fred Stockdale
Haskell
West Texas
Camp Fire Aegies
Fort Worth
Camp Fire
Jimmy Ashcroft
Stamford
Jones County
Clarence Kraft
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Rotary Club
Exchange Club
Youth Center
Central Presbyterian Church
Clyde Westfall
Albert Russell
Louise Fargher
George Adams
Ryland Gleaton
John Bennett
Eddie Dunn
W. G. Morris
Archie Pardue
Blue Bird
Oliver Street School
Fargher
Adams
Bill McWilliams
Ashcroft
Gleaton
J. Wedgeworth
Law
Frances Lee Turner
Stockdale
Wake Fourqurean Killed in Leyte Invasion
Lieut Wade Fourqurean age 28 an infantryman was killed at Leyte on November 6 according to word to his parents Mr and Mrs G J Fourqurean of Lawton Oklahoma Stamford friends notified The family formerly lived in Stamford He was born July 19 1916 in Winters He attended Stamford High School graduating in 1934 He worked for Mistletoe Transit Co three years before entering service January 22 1941 He trained at Camp Bowie Brownwood and Camp Blanding before officers training at Ft Benning He graduated September 1942 and joined Camp Roberts He had been overseas about a year He was a Masonic lodge member in Stamford He survived by four sisters and three brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Fourqurean
Leyte
G. J. Fourqurean
Lawton
Okla
Stamford
Lieut. Fourqureau
Winters
Stamford High School
Mistletoe Transit Company
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Camp Blanding
Fla
Ft. Benning
Camp Roberts
Calif
Gant
Masonic Lodge
Navy Lieut. Raymond Austin Arrives on West Coast
Lieut. (jg) Raymond Austin of the United States Navy, after a year at sea, arrived on the West Coast and called his wife Lillian Yates who travels to California to join him. He expects to visit Stamford before returning to duty with the fleet and spoke with his mother Mrs Jewel Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J.g
Raymond Austin
United States Navy
West
Lillian Yates
California
Stamford
Jewel Austin
Marine staff sergeant visits Stamford family en route west
Staff Sgt. David Ben Loop of the United States Marines visited his parents Mr and Mrs L L Loop and other relatives in Stamford on Sunday and Monday while traveling from South Carolina to California His wife Virginia Bounds who has been with him came to Stamford and will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs R W Bounds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S-Set. Loop
California
David Ben Loop
United States Marines
L. L. Loop
South Carolina
Virginia Bounds
Stamford
R. W. Bounds
Service reports for Maryland Pvt Jack Massey after furlough
Reports show Maryland Pvt Jack Massey fourth son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Massey left Saturday to report at Ft Meade Md after a furlough with his parents and with his wifes parents in Jayton Mrs Massey remained here Pt Massey has been stationed at Camp Hood He had been employed in defense work in Houston for two years before enlisting in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Jack Migoney
Hugh Massey
Ft. Meade
Jayton
Massey
Camp Hood
Houston
Local Families Await Christmas Returns from Service
Cpl. Lendall Prewit of the United States Marines will be home in Klamath Falls Oregon for Christmas with his parents and relatives. Pvt. Claude Caudle is overseas, while Mrs. Caudle and baby stay with her sister-in-law. Alton McClellan Jr. is en route home from Hot Springs Arkansas for discharge and schooling. Sgt. McClellan has polio treatment after service in North Africa. Lieut. and Mrs. Jack Shannon plan to join in Del Rio for Christmas. Martha McClellan is Mrs. Shannon. The Pennington family travels to Paris Texas to celebrate, and Mrs. Almus Blackwell visits San Diego with Lieut. Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Caudle
Baby
L. E. Million, Jr
Mr. Million
Pvt
Alton McClellan
Hot Springs
Ark
Tech
Alton McClellan, Jr
Sgt. McClellan
Africa
Jack Shannon
del Rio
Shannon
Martha McClellan
West Texas Utilities holds district safety meet and party
The West Texas Utilities district held its annual safety meeting and Christmas party at the Youth Center last Wednesday night. About 55 attendees from all district towns and Abi lene were present. Sgt. Broderick from Goodfellow Field entertained with impersonations. Henry Withers, safety chairman, presented a gift to district superintendent K. K. Francis on behalf of district employees. A banquet preceded games of ping pong, pool, bridge, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Utilities Company
Abilene
Sgt. Broderick
Goodfellow Field
San Angelo
Henry Withers
K. K. Francis
Pratt couple attends funeral in Hico for Mrs Bill Richbourg
Mr and Mrs W C Pratt went to Hico on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs Bill Richbourg the sister in law of Mrs Pratt who died there on Saturday Also with them were Mrs Pratt s brother Ben Richbourg and his daughter Mrs Jack Rector of Spur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Pratt
Hico
Court of Honor Advances Four to Life Scout Rank
Four scouts Fred Green Durwood Miller Cecil Johnson and Fareed Hassen were advanced to life scouts at the Court of Honor for Troops 40 41 42 Stam ford and Troop 46 Lueders held last Friday night at the scout hut Fred is with Troop 40 and the others with Troop 42 Other advancements included Booty Daughtry and James Gordon Davis and Bill Cannon to star scouts Charles Helmer and Billy Ivy to first class Denver Ham and Billy Ham Bobby Jack Fleming and Orlan Vaughn to second class Merit badges were awarded to many led by Cleburne Huston and R N Eastus Jr Gordon Davis and Joe Delwaide this Court opened with God Bless America and pledge and closed with the scout oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Green
Durwood Miller
Cecil Johnson
Fareed Hassen
Stamford
Lueders
Fred
Booty Daughtry
James Gordon Davis
Bill Cannon
Charles Helmer
Billy Ivy
Denver Ham
Billy Ham
Bobby Jack Fleming
Orlan Vaughn
Paul Frizell
Alvin Rush
Charles Johnson
Stanley Reese
John Bennett
Cleburne Huston
Advancement
R. N. Eastus, Jr
Gordon Davis
Joe Delwaide
Eddie Ikard
I. A. Russell
New Pastor Preaches at Methodist Church in Tuxedo
Rev S A Sifford, new Methodist pastor, led Sunday services in Tuxedo with a Christmas program planned for December 24 at the church. Santa will distribute gifts from the tree after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Sifford
Methodist Church
Santa
Mr. Lloyd
Abilene
Baptist Church
Lloyd
Ira Treadwell
Marvin Carlton
Kansas
Edwin Pritchard
C. P. Pritchard
J. C. Ray
Lufkin
Arther Stanberry
John Carlton
Dallas
Ruby Wendeborn
Stamford
W. C. Carlton
Charlie Morrow
Larry
Arnold Glenn
Sarah Smith
Coyt Smith
Priscilla
Jim Harwell
Phylicia
Nettie Beth Debusk
Plainview
Bill Townsend
Joe Carlton
Robert Hoote
Lester Baize
Bobby Derr Bush
Don Baize
American Legion Hall
Texas State Guard
Stamford Man Crates Bomb Inscription From Tokyo Raid
Capt W W Canada, B 29 pilot, relays that a bomb dropped on Tokyo bore inscription From the people of Stamford Texas USA. He wrote the message before the bomb left the bomb bay. Canada, once at Stamford Flying School, served overseas since November 10 with wife Ann Saxton and son William Wing in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Texas
U.S.A
W. W. Canada
Tokyo
Captain Canada
Central Christian to Have White Christmas
Central Christian Church will observe White Christmas at 10 30 a m Sunday with gifts for children and the aged in the Fowler Home at Dallas. Mrs Bailey Post and the young people's class will handle decorations. the pastor Rev Clifford Thomas and several members will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Chilren
Fowler
Dallas
Bailey Post
Clifford Thomas
E. R. Pace
Hugh Jones
O. A. Kinney
Blanche Baldwin
McClung Family Reunion At Mrs. McClung’s Home
A McClung family reunion gathered at the home of Mrs. Mabel McClung. Attendees included Pfc. A. D. McClung a B 26 crew chief at Dodge City Kansas, Pvt Margie Mc Clung from Love Field Dallas, Mr and Mrs W A McClung from Rochester, and Harold McClung recently discharged with his wife and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClung
Mabel McClung
Pfc
A. D. McClung
Dodge City
Kans
Margie McClung
Love Field
Dallas
W. A. McClung
Rochester
Harold McClung
Homeward Bound Sailor Herman Raphelt Returns
Herman Raphelt motor machinist mate third class is coming home on leave soon. His parents have learned he has served in the Southwest Pacific since September 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Raphelt
Southwest Pacific
Christmas program delights crowd at Stamford High School
Stamford Public Schools presented a large Christmas music program at the high school auditorium on Sunday afternoon. Orchestra and glee club numbers were directed by Miss Martha Cagle and Mrs A Q Hutton. A Senior High pageant told the Christmas story with help from the Junior High group. Over a hundred participated. Christmas selections included Joy to the World O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark the Herald Angels Sing among others. The Senior High choral club will enroll Thursday night December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford Public Schools
Martha Cagle
A. Q. Hutton
Oliver Street
Reynolds Street
St. Nicholas
Jesus
Herald Angels
Methodist Choir to Sing Xmas Anthems
Regular services will be held Sunday at St John's Methodist Church. Rev J O Quattlebaum is pastor and the choir will present Christmas anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Choir
St. John’s Methodist Church
J. O. Quattlebaum
Public voice recital by Miss Janice Baird at church
Miss Janice Baird will present a public voice recital at Central Presbyterian Church on Thursday December 28 at 7 15 p m The event invites local residents to attend and hear a solo vocal performance in a church setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Baird
Central Presbyterian Church
Quattlebaum Family Enjoys Christmas Home Visit
Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Quattlebaum welcome daughters home for the holidays. Mrs. William Dale Nix from Canada and her son Billy Dale arrived earlier, and Patti Quattlebaum, a Southern Methodist University student in Dallas, came Thursday night. Major Nix remains in Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Quattlebaum
William Dale Nix
Billy Dale
Patti Quattlebaum
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
American Legion Auxiliary Celebrates 24th Birthday in Stamford
The Stamford unit marked the 24th birthday with a party at the Legion Hall featuring remarks by C. B. Smith and a program led by Mrs. Ryland Gleaton. Attendees included past presidents and local officials, with gifts, a birthday cake, and a brief history of the Auxiliary in Texas and Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Stamford
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
C. B. Smith
Legion
Auxiliary
Ryland Gleaton
Martha Cagle
Eva Jo Upshaw
Marie Barlow
Era Jo Upshaw
Ann Acuff
Texas
Smith
Gleaton
Acuff
Christmas in Scripture and Song at Stamford Music Club
The Stamford Music Club presented The Joy of the Word a candlelight Christmas program at St John Methodist Church featuring choir from city churches directed by Mrs Earl Moore with Mrs N M Phy as accompanist. Readings by Rev Clifford Thomas. Carol selections and nativity scenes performed by cast from local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Music Club
St. John’s Methodist Church
Music Club
Earl Moore
N. M. Phy
A. Q. Hutton
Clifford Thomas
Central Christian Church
Dorothy Yates
Prophets
Stanley Reese
Bill Cantrell
Mac Lester
Thavis Higgs
Shepherds
Cecil Gregory
The
Madonna
Patty McDonald
Peggy Sitton
Older Angels
Anita Wedgeworth
Charlotte McCallum
Sharon Lane
Little Angels
Byron Lewis
Fart Keese
R. C. Thomas
Mr. Fitzgerald
Rucker
C. E. Brownfield
A. C.umphrey
George Smith
C. E. Carlton
C. M. Francis
Bob Watson
Earl Reese
FE. C. Wedgeworth
Travis Bouchett
Miles B. Hays
First Baptist Church
Fine Arts Club
Moore
Keese
Navy family buries seven month old in Stamford
Steve Wayne Simpkins died Sunday at Stamford Sanitarium from pneumonia and related illnesses after two weeks in hospital. Navy father Robert J. Simpkins, at sea, was located in Florida to join the funeral. Service held Tuesday at Kinney Funeral Chapel with Rev. L. D. Hull. burial in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include mother, a sister Wamana, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Simpkins and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lawhon of Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Wayne Simpkins
Stamford
Robert J. Simpkins
Florida
Kinney Funeral Chapel
Methodists Attend Crusade Meeting in Amarillo
Rev. J. O. Quattlebaum pastor of St. John's Methodist Church Mrs. J. H. Rutherford Miss Irene Stewart and J. F. McCulloch returned Tuesday from Amarillo where they attended a conference wide meeting on the Crusade for Christ program of the Methodist Church. They went to Amarillo Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Quattlebaum
St. John’s Methodist Church
J. H. Rutherford
Irene Stewart
J. F. McCulloch
Amarillo
Crusade For Christ
The
Methodist Church
Jones County and Stamford Beat Bond Drive Quotas
Jones County and Stamford surpassed both overall and Series E quotas in the Sixth War Loan drive. Overall raised $1,112,559.50 against a $920,000 target, with Series E at $446,536, led by Upshaw, Pittard, May, and Morrow as local chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Stamford
T. A. Upshaw
Mr. Upshaw
Knox Pittard
Anson
Tate May
Hamlin
Frank Morrow
Rotary Club and Camp Fire Girls Win Bond Sale Contest
The Stamford Rotary Club won the bond selling campaign with 36412.50 in Series E sales. American Legion was second with 17418.75. Camp Fire Girls won Group II against Boy Scouts as totals for all participants reach 92781.25 in Series E sales. Bank prizes were awarded to top finishers and organizers thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Rotary Club
American Legion
Camp Fire Girls Organization
Boy Scout Troops
Stamford Rotary
Exchange Club
B&pw Club
Il Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
Stamford State Bank
First National Bank
Frank Morrow
T. A. Upshaw
Governor Asked To Be Speaker At Chamber Banquet
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development plan their annual banquet in late January or early February depending on securing a speaker. Governor Coke R. Stevenson has been invited as the main speaker. Committees will finalize details in the coming days. A M G Swenson, president, expressed optimism for a strong event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Development and
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Coke R. Stevenson
A. M. G. Swenson
Waste Paper Drive in South City Saturday
Waste paper will be gathered in the south part of the city Saturday from Hamilton Street south. Joe Rickard oversees the collection. Residents should tie paper in bundles and stack at the curb by 9 a.m. for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Street
Joe Rickard
Ex Bulldog to Play In East West Game
S. J. Roberts of the United States Coast Guard will play in the East West football game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. He will receive a leave to return home after the game. Roberts, known as Speedy, began his career at Stamford High School where he starred for the Bulldog team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Roberts
United States Coast Guard
San Francisco
Roberts
Speedy
Stamford High School
Local officers elected in Agricultural Conservation Association
Officers elected last Friday include Lambert Stenholm as county delegate, John L. Nelson alternate, Philip Olson chairman, Alfred Shurley vice chairman, Raymond King member, E. V. Olson first alternate, Edwin Almquist second alternate. Swenson school pupils presented a Christmas program with many mothers present and a gifts tree for children and teacher Mrs S F Ru cell. Alfred E. Olson celebrated his 87th birthday with a party at the Olson home, hosted by Mrs J A Lundgren and Mr Lundgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local
Agricultural Conservation Association
Lambert Stenholm
John L. Nelson
Philip Olson
Alfred Shurley
Raymond King
E. V. Olson
Edwin Almquist
Swenson School
S. 5
Rucell
B. C. Oman
Nels Jensen
J. A. Lundgren
Herman Strand
Llano
Ear Oman
H. E. Olson
Gene Olson
Alfred E. Olson
Olson
Mr. Lundgren
Sur
Mrs Joe Nowlin Elected President Of Local H D Club
The Stamford Home Demonstration Club elected officers for 1945 with Mrs. Joe Nowlin as president and Mrs. Jimmie Meuhlstein as vice president. Other posts include secretary treasurer, reporter, delegate, and home food supply demonstrator. The group plans monthly meetings and a chili making demonstration with 45 pounds of meat canned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Home Demonstration Club
Lois Moore
Joe Nowlin
Jimmie Meuhlstein
E. Carlton
J. W. Binnicker
B. D. Davenport
Ben Edge
Clara B. Long
L. W. Binnicker
B. T. Edge
J. E. Mannix
C. E. Carlton
Jimmy Muehlstein
Andy Jones
Pierian Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party at Legion Hall
The Pierian Club held its annual Christmas party Thursday night at the American Legion Hall with many guests. Coffee and cake were served from a snow scene refreshment table as guests arrived, and the entertainment committee assisted. Mrs. Fred Stockdale spoke on Camp Fire Girls, May Massey led invocations, and performances included Miss Massey’s piano, Mrs. W. Duble reading Dickens, and a Christmas tree. Gifts were collected for disabled war veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierian Club
American Legion Hall
Mines
Joe E. Smith
E. R. Pace
Garland Zimmerman
Garth McCallum
May Massey
Fred Stockdale
Haskell
Richard Lane
L. B. Tillotson
W. D. Duble
Dickins
Rotary Club Christmas Program Highlights The Other Wise Man
The Rotary Club presented a Christmas program featuring Rev. Clifford Thomas reading The Other Wise Man. Jo Ann Russell Eva Jo Ushaw sang a duet, Mrs. G. H. Zachary played a villa selection, Mrs. Warren Tayman accompanied on piano, Dorothy Yates played marimba, with FE. C. Wedgeworth in charge. The club will not meet next week due to holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thomas
Rotary Club
Jo Ann Russell
Eva Jo Ushaw
G. H. Zachary
Villa
Warren Tayman
Dorothy Yates
FE. C. Wedgeworth
Robinson To Return Home For Christmas
Jack Robinson, motor machinist mate third class in the U S Navy at Norfolk Virginia, is expected home for Christmas to visit his parents Mr and Mrs W E Robinson during the holiday.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irvileen Thomas
Irvin Thomas
Stamford Sanitarium
Mrs. H. H. Pennington
Paris
Mrs. Pennington
Almus Blackwell
San Diego
Billy J. Bryant
Lieut. Bryant
WTA
Court of Honor
Life Scout
Tuxedo
Jack King
National Guard
Co. K
Italy
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
al Smith
Tyrone
Lysley Townsend
H. A. Sconce
Avoca
Canada
Central Christian
Raphelt
the American Legion
the Legion
Semncapelis
Minn
National Organization of the Legion
Cleveland
Ohio
Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion
State Department
Cuba
Panama
Alaska
John G. Emery
Kansas City
Women’s Auxiliary
Indianapolis
Ind
Lowell F. Hobart
Vernon D. Hart
Vada Hart Webb
Buddy
Ericksdahli
AAA Elect
H.D. Club
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