Nativity Theme Shines in Stamford Christmas Program
A large crowd attended the First Street Church Christmas program by the Stamford Music Club. Mrs. R. B. Wiley Abilene directed the program with Mrs. R. R. Baird as accompanist, depicting a manger scene and the nativity through carols and readings. Rev. T B. Meri t Church opened with invocation, and Rev. Dick OBrien gave benediction. The chorus included numerous local members and guests, presenting songs like It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and O Come All Ye Faithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
First St
R. B. Wiley Abilene
Ral
R. R. Baird
Rev. T
St. John’s Merit Church
R. F. Mahood
Ben Re Lew Wallace
Gale
Adams
Franz R
Buck
Orient
Hopkins
Bethlehem
Max Spicker
Harker
Dick O’brien
Branham Payne
H. Michael
N. M. Phy
D. H. Scott
R. Sims
W. B. Tayman
W. H. Terry
T R. Tinsley
F E. Upshaw
Land
Stella Doak
Janie Lou Guffin
Ann McReynolds
Vera Steely
Rozella Veazey
Sagerton Lutherans Hold December Meeting and Christmas Program
The Ladies' Aid of St. Paul's Lutheran Sagerton met December 15 with 28 members present. A program featured Christmas songs and readings, followed by a hen sale for treasury funds. Men discussed The Tabernacle in the parsonage, a new Brotherhood member joined, and Luther League hosted a Christmas program.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Sagerton
A. H. Muchibrad
Willie Spiser
Town of
Bethlehem
Arthur Knipling
A. H. Muehlbradh
Round Rock
Luther Leagueers
Irby
Luther Leagne
Wright Family Christmas Homecoming Plans
Mr and Mrs W H Wright will host their daughters for Christmas while Mr and Mrs E F W Turner come from Midland. Jack Greaves will visit from Dallas and Miss Geraldyne Wright plans to join from Greenville.
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W. H. Wright
EF. Ww. Turner
Midland
Jack Greaves
Dallas
Geraldyne Wright
Greenville
Dear Santa Claus Dont Send No More
Stamford American thanks readers and advertisers for a busy year with crowded pages. The staff expresses gratitude for advertising support and steady work, noting full presses, plenty to wear and eat, and shelter.
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Santa Claus
Stamford American
Mrs. I. A. Goad Dies at Avoca Home
Mrs. I A Goad died at her Avoca home Thursday afternoon following years of ill health Funeral services were held at Avoca Baptist Church with Rev C Mckinney and Rev Grimes officiating Interment was at Spring Creek Cemetery The Goad family noted as Cora Taylor born May 2 1889 in Arkansas survived by husband four sons three daughters and multiple grandchildren with numerous relatives attending from several towns
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Avoca
I. A. Goad
Avoca Baptist Church
C. ©. McKinney
New Braunfels
Joel Z. Grimes
F. O. Garner
Woodson
Spring Creek
Kinney Funeral Home
Goad
Cora Taylor
Pleasant Plains
Arkansas
C. P. Taylor
Bell County
Moody
MacLennan County
H. W. Culwell
C. L
L. C
Stamford
R. 1
Grand Junction
Colorado
Marietta
Ouida
Ounda
Ruth Smith
Vera Christene Culwell
Mary Kirkland
Vivian Caudie
Mary Ellen Hines
Maggie Ruth Whitworth
Mary Ruth Culwell
Marietta Good
R. L. Chaney
McDade
H. A. Taylor
Copperas Cove
C. C. McKinney
Lillie Mae McKinney
Luling
Loyd Sebastian
Wanda
Hamlin
C. H. Harvey
Durward and Lewis
Joe Curry
Rule
Oran Parker
Max Calvin
Winters
Fred Taylor
Hugh Gafford
Charles
Hawley
Two Big Spring Men Open Produce House
The Cooksey Produce opens on West Mo ran street behind the bus station operated by Sam and Charlie Cooksey former Big Spring residents with 150 years of experience in produce. Live poultry eggs and cream are bought by the producer and fresh dressed poultry is sold.
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Cooksey
West Moran Street
Sam
Charlie Cooksey
Big Spring
Boy Scout Troop 40 Holds Annual Banquet
Boy Scouts of Troop No. 40 at St. John's Church held their annual banquet Tuesday night. F. W. Pauline, the scoutmaster, led 28 boys through a three course dinner. Afterward each patrol contributed a song, a quiz, or a stunt. Mrs. Pauling and a group of mothers served the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Miss LaDelle Macon Returns Home for Holidays
Miss LaDelle Macon who attends an T. H. Tr. at Denton has returned home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaDelle Macon
An. T. 8
Denton
Roy Arledge Named President of Stamford Exchange Club
Roy Arledge was elected president of the Stamford Exchange Club at the Inn meeting last Friday, succeeding Dr. Ike Hudson who served six months. Grady Bowdry became first vice president, W. C. Leavitt second vice president, and Richard Lane was re elected secretary treasurer. New board members are Paul Summers Henry Kinney and E H Coonrod. Summers led last week’s program with Camp Fire Group members singing carols accompanied by Doris Rosenwaser on piano, Jean Braun performing Silent Night on violin, and Betty Jo Mahood reading Christmas Bravery. Eva Jo Upshaw led songs as Camp Fire girls wore uniforms. Guests included George McVey of San Antonio and Mr Ward of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Arledge
Stamford Exchange Club
Inn
Ike Hudson
Grady Bowdry
W. C. Leavitt
Richard Lane
Board of Control
Paul Summers
Henry Kinney
E. H. Coonrod
Summers
Cheskcamay
Doris Rosenwasser
Jean Braun
Betty Jo Mahood
Eva Jo Upshaw
George McVey
San Antonio
Mr. Ward
Abilene
Boss Banquet Honors Members of B P W Club in Stamford
Employers and guests join Business and Professional Women's Club at the Stamford Inn for a holiday banquet. The event features a Christmas theme, speeches by club officials, a welcome from Congressman Clyde Garrett, musical numbers, and a mock popularity contest honoring L. M. Hardy as the most popular boss. Dozens of members and invited guests attend, including various county and city officials and community workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Stamford Inn
Eastland
Evalina Lay
R. C. Thomas
Ann McReynolds
Rozella Vearey
Olive McDougle
Swenson Davis
McDougle
Stamford
Stanford
Davis
L. M. Hardy
Sallie T. Pate
J. G. High
Albert Jones
R. B. Bryant
Congressman Garrett
G. L. Inglish
Miss Lay
Omar Burleson
Anson
Madse Hawkins
Albany
Shackelford
Madge Richards
Earl Isbill
Clarice Buie
Maurine Herne
College Station
Gladys Martin
Leonard McNutt
Tuxedo School
Marcella Gay
Lou Williams
Tuxedo
Merts Eatin
Ic. J. Lester
Misa Rozella
Veasey
O. H. Tabor
Tre J. G. High
R. Grady Bowdy
Ann Mc Reynolds
T. J. Boston
Vera Steely
Laverne Grace
Ernestine Weatherford
W. G. Swenson
Janie Lou Guffin
G. J. Smith
Mix
Mattie V. McCuistion
L. W. Johnson
Margaret Crockett
Louis Rosenwasser
Ruby Rice
George Gray
Q. D. Gould
Beulah Gould
J. E. Wood
Wood
Farmers to elect community committeemen in six Jones County districts
Meetings set for December 28 at 2:50 p.m. in Hamlin High School Anderson Chapel Noodle Stamford Hawley and Funston sites to choose community committeemen and delegates to the county convention of the Agricultural Adjustment Association. Delegates meet December 31 at Anson to elect 1989 county committeemen. Also notes January 31, 1989 as final date for SR-109 payment forms under the 1987 Agricultural Conservation Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Agricultural Adjustment Association
Hamlin High School
Anderson Chapel
Noodle
Stamford City Hall
Funston Church
Hawley
County Association
Anson
Christmas Ball In Full Swing Inson December 21 23
The Cowboys' Christmas Ball will be held December 21 22 and 23 in Anson drawing visitors from Washington D C Oklahoma and across Texas. The first night will be broadcast on 23 radio stations from 8 30 p m with KRBC carrying the other two nights. Grand March leaders include Robert Nelson Mackie Harper John L. Bonner and Jinks McGee floor manager H O Rowland ball dances listed and prizes offered for best 80s attire to individuals and couples by PTA and event organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackie Harper
John L. Bonner
Anson
Jinks McGee
Abilene
H. O. Rowland
PTA
Stamford Schools Close For Christmas Vacation
Stamford Public Schools suspend activities for Christmas holidays. School work resumes January 3 after extended break. make up days added at end of term. Superintendent L W Johnson notes extra holidays were granted by shifting two days earlier and repurposing one day later. May 26 closing date moved from May 23.
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Stamford
L. W. Johnson
Christmas Program Presented at PTA Meeting
A Christmas program at the high school auditorium featured Nancy Ruth Harrison reading and Ann Bunkley on piano. Sixth and seventh graders sang seasonal songs under Mrs. Welby Callicoatre, then joined for Joy to the World. Mrs. Billy Bryant will review My Son My Son at the January PTA meeting with a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
W. B. Harrison
Nancy Ruth Harrison
Ann Bunkley
Welby Callicoatre
Callicoatte
Attractive Club Subscriptions Drive The American Reach
The American offers reduced rates on new and renewal subscriptions via combinations with daily papers and other magazines. A long list of subscribers from Stamford, Abilene, Lubbock, Sagerton, Avoca, and surrounding towns shows payments accepted since the listing two weeks ago, including individuals like Fred Yaws, J O Garnes, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm News
Pathfinder Magazine
Fred Yaws
Stamford
J. O. Garnes
KR. P. Bennett
C. F. Teichelman
Rev M B Harris Has New Church Building
Dedicatory services for the Hyde Park Christian Church auditorium in Austin were held Sunday with Rev M B Harris as pastor. Harris, formerly at Central Christian Church, had lived in the area before moving to Austin over a year ago. Mrs Howard Goss and baby Joan of Madisonville visit Harris and Bounds, plan to spend Christmas with Goss's parents in Rising Star, before returning to Stamford and Madisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Christian Church
Austin
M. B. Harris
Mr. Harris
Central Christian Church
Mr Harris
Hyde Park Church
Howard Goss
Joan
Madisonville
RE. W. Bounds
Rising Star
Mr. Goss
Mr Goss
Stamford
Notable Guests Attend Social in Local Homes
A list of residents hosting visiting relatives and friends noted at several households. Names include Grady Hays, Dr. E P Bunkley, R B Bryant, Cleburne Huston, Henry Andrews, W J Bryant, Charlies E Coombes, Dudley Duncan, H Kinney, S A Smith, Mayor R Thomas, Leona Mott, L M York, Abe Shadid, and W B Tayman, each guest of their respective host families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Hays
Hays
E. P. Bunkley
Ryland Gleaton
R. B. Bryant
Reta Culbreath
Cleburne Huston
Mra
R F. Mahood
Henry Andrews
Duncan
H. Kinney
Kinney
S. A. Smith
Swenson Davis
R. ©. Thomas
Leona Mott
L. M. York
G. J. Haynie
Abe Shadid
JS E. Cole
W. B. Tayman
Cornelia Johnson
Funeral Service Held Sunday for Arthur L. Buster
Funeral services for Arthur L. Buster, Stamford banker and former Sanatorium manager, were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. O'Brien officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hope cemetery in Anson. Survived by wife, two daughters, brother J O Buster of Abilene, and sisters in Stamford and Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Buster
Stamford
First Baptist Church
D. Hassen
O. W. Lamb
Dick Rowland
LH. Terry
Lillian Yates
Mildred Gary
Wanda Garrett
Dezaree Price
Robert Frances Culbreath
Katherine McNabb
Mary Alice Abbott
Martha Jane Bryant
Dorothy Therwanger
Pauline Gamblin
Columbia Prater
Mmesa
Kirk Gregory
Eugene Yates
T. J. Elliott
Morris Childers
Kinney Funeral Home
Mr. Buster
Welle Avenue
Buster
Stamford State Bank
Stamford Sanitarium
Temple
Anson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Stamford Rotary Club
International Rotary Coventions
Toronto
Denver
Dallas
Dorothy Mae
Buster Jesur
Mixx Margaret Ann
J. O Buster
Abilene
8S. S. Russell
BB. Brockway
Yakima
Washington
Walter Lee Buried Here After Friday Heart Attack
Funeral service for Walter Lee brother of J B Lee was held at Kinney Funeral chapel Saturday at 4 50 pm. He died Friday at a rooming house in Abilene of a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lee
J. B. Lee
Kinney
Mr. Lee
Abilene
Miesiasippi
Albert Jones
Central Christian Church
Highland Cemetery
Stamford
W. ©. Layton
Waurika
Oklahom
SH Davie
Wichita Falls
Mixe Doria Jackson Visits Home for Holidays
Mixe Doria Jackson, a student at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, is back home for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixe Doria Jackson
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
Ten new Christmas babies arrive in Stamford area
Stamford families welcomed ten newborns this week as Christmas gifts. Several were home from Stamford, with babies born Sunday through Wednesday to families including Olinger Haynes Burkman Potter King Kelly Hudson Rice Davis Hager and Nauert. Three more infants due home for Christmas are due Henry Haskell Weinert Bergstrom in December.
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Stamford
Swan Olinger
Mra
Hollis Haynes
T. F Burkman
Lueders
Robert F. Lee Potter
Aspermont
Moen Day
R. BD. King
Laeders
Joe Kelly
Mre
Ike Hudson
Thurman Rice
D. J Davis
J. J. Hager
New Hope
Grand Mra
Herbert Nauert
Old Glory
Henry
Haskell
Cues
Weinert
Eric Bergstrom
Santa Claus Letters From Stamford Area Children
A column of Santa Claus requests from Stamford and Sweetwater Texas children in December 1958. Young boys and girls ask for dolls, toy cars, wagons, clothing, candy, fruit, and small pets alongside warm wishes for family members. Notable names include Tommie Odie Binnicher, Marbara Ann Bean, Jerry Wayne Black, Frances Ann Hurley, Edwin and Maddie Aaron, Marjorie Coleman, Theresa and Claudette, Betty Jean Blackwell, and Donald Waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Texas
Dee
Santa Claus
Hall
Santa
Jerry Wayne Black
Sweetwater
Woodruff Lane
Edwin
Baddie
Edwin and
Maddie Aaron
Piva
Theresa and
Claudette
Betty Jean Blackwell
Basta Claus
Huthe Donald Waits
Santa Claus Letters Highlight Holiday Wishes
A column features more Santa Claus letters on pages four and six, revealing children's wishes, family greetings, and community holiday spirit through their handwritten notes and drawings.
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Santa Claus
Third Producer Is Assured in New Avoca Pool
In the Avoca field a third producer was assured as Undren-Frazier Jones Stanney No 1 topped Palo Pinto lime at 1208 feet and cored from 8212 to 3291 feet. Casing will be set at 3210 feet and drilling to continue Tuesday. The test confirms a new pool with a one location wear extension near Avoca townsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Undren- Frazier Jones
Stasney
T. L. M. Cudwell
L. H. Chote
Midlandia
Deaf and Comb Asylum Survey
Mre
Ida Crow
Fred
Avoca Independent
Prasier Jones
Stanney
Hamilton-Cox
Rae
Rhodes Drilling Company
Taylor
Tron Mountain
Wismeeday
George Farrell Enterprise Et al
D. Swenson
Santa Claus to Visit Stamford Saturday
Santa Claus in fall regalia will be in town Saturday to greet children of Stamford and nearby. He will walk the streets and talk with boys and girls downtown, following a word that he went to The American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Stamford
Iicinity
Girta
Free Children's Movie at Grand Theatre Saturday Morning
The annual free show for youngsters at Stamford will be held at the Grand Theatre Saturday morning at nine thirty. All children are invited to attend. J. Hodge, manager, 88 Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
The
Rite Theatres
Stamford
Grand Theatre
J. Hodge
Fooler
Hospital News From Stamford and Surrounding Areas
Hospital activity this week includes N P B McDonald of Stamford receiving treatment, W D Beauchamp of Roby hospitalized, and Burl Keese’s father also a patient. Dallas Southard, a long term inmate, remains in hospital as a radical patient. several others are treated or discharged after procedures and healing. John Spence of Winchell, seriously injured two weeks ago, has been moved to a lower ward and dismissed from care on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty N. PB. McDonald
Stamford
W. D. Beauchamp
Roby
Mr. Beauchamp
Burl Keese
Dallas Southard
Wieners
Pratert Caude
Avoca
Huental
VE. Treele
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Sagerton Lutherans
Boy Scout Troop
President Exchange Club
B&pw Club
Yuletide
T. R. Elder
Cavahyton
G. W. Culwell
Slaton
A. F. Stremmel
Lagerton
F. J. Boedeker
R. F. Huddleston
B. R. Thomas
Flint
H. T. Hodge
J. W. Puckett
Pharr
Fritz Segerstrom
James D. Sadler
Hobbs
New Mexico
Dick Carson
J. G. Sigh
E. 0. Smith
Lubbock
H. G. Arnold
Iraan
Ed Whatley
Ennis
H. B. Talbott
Jayton
Joe Cockrell
A. C. Thane
W. C. Adams
Dexter
New Mex
J.C. Pinson
M. L. Tipton
S. A. Beaty
R. H. Astin
Carl Fischer
Harkell
Rayburn Bush
Weimar
Calif
J. BK. McCown
John Pusterovsky
G. H. McKinney
Ft. Worth
Lewis Lyckman
Elgin
R. L. Thane
J. T. Vernon
Anson CM. Gunn
F. C. Sorrell
J. R. Sledge
A. W. Bean
A. C. Tidwell
J.E. Briles
W. O. Hardy
L. B. Harden
Frances Donaleon
Clara Viertel
Meridan
C. A. Baize
Gatesville
Gus Lieb
E. H. Boedeker
B. B. Reid
C. Bergstrom
San Benito
A. Boston
San Angelo
Santa Claua
Tommie Odie Binnicher
Marbara Ann Bean
Frances Ann Hurley
Marjorie Coleman
OWL Land
Tillman
Sawyer
Roland
Block
H&atc
Ivy Pool
Beck
Heck
Forteen Polk
McCown
Hunaac Wurney
Haskell County Pardue
Forrest
Pardue
Hale
Purdue
Bris
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