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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

12

Son of New Hope Couple Injured in Seminole Accident

LaSalle Goree, son of Mr and Mrs W T Goree Sr of New Hope, was seriously injured Saturday night when steering gear failed and his car crashed into a tree near Seminole. He suffered a broken penis, punctured kidney and other injuries and was moved from Seminole hospital to Hendrick Memorial in Abilene.

LaSalle Goree W. T. Goree New Hiope Seminole Brownfield Aiessa Lee Wry

Local Social Notes and Births from Stamford

Mrs Walter Watts of Corinth and Mr and Mrs R A Evans of Wichita Falls visited Stamford events from Friday to Sunday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charlie Reid at Stamford Sanitarium weighed five pounds twelve ounces named Jimmie Lee. Several Stamford residents visited J C Blanton and shared in church and social activities with extended visits from Abilene and Haskell. Bethie Sue Zo Ann Lindsey and Barbara Ann Bean featured on North Side singing program at Avoca with attendees from New Hope.

Walter Watts Corinth R. A. Evans Wichita Falls J. W. Jared Charlie Reid Stamford Sanitarium Jimmie Lee Jimmy Case Jack Adderholt Creed Portwood Stamford J. C C. M. Robbins Arthur Lassater Haskell Everett Randolph Abilene J. C. Blanton O. B. Teague

Theodore Roosevelt Youngest U S President

Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest person to serve as U S president, ascending after the death of William McKinley in 1901. His early leadership marked a new era in progressive reforms and strong executive action.

Theodore Roosevelt U. S

Luta Camp Fire Girls Honor Mothers At Oliver School

The Luta Camp Fire Girls held a Christmas party at Oliver Street school Tuesday afternoon to honor mothers. Kay Black led the program with carols, readings, solos, and a Christmas story. Guardians awarded Trail Seekers certificates and pins, and service emblems were given for five hours of service to others.

Luta Oliver Street Kay Black Betty Lou Boone Doris Ann Kelley Barbara Oates Martha Heen Hanes Nancy Hughes Mary Ann McDaniel Marcia Davis Lois Pride Mary Sue Musgrove Guardians Camp Fire Headquarters Menes Annie Bounds Martha V. Ezell John Bennett Louise Fargher Kathleen Crawford O B. Boone

Kolonial Kard Klub Entertained in Harrison Home

Mrs. W. B. Harrison hosted the Kolonial Kard Klub with a two course luncheon and bridge on Triday. The Christmas decor featured a tall tree, seasonal appointments, and candles at the tables. Mattie Haynes won high score in bridge. guests included Mrs. George Zachary and several local ladies. L. E. Loveless and family will visit holiday guests Jimmie Loveless of Stanford University and L. E. Loveless Jr. at Austin UT PhD work.

W. B. Harrison Kolonial Kard Klub Mattie Haynes George Zachary Sweetwater Mmes H. G. Andrews H. A. Carter C. M. Francis Hugh Astin Grady Bowdry Dallas Southard Sarah Inglish McDonald Ike Hudson W. J. Bryant Fred Hudson Tom Bunkles L. E. Loveless Jimmie Stanford University California L. E. Loveless, Jr University of Texas, Austin Ruth

Francis family to spend holidays in Tata and De Queen

Mr and Mrs K K Francis and their son K K Jr will holiday with relatives in Tata Oklahoma and De Queen Arkansas. Their daughter Jeannie Francis will join them in De Queen after attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

K. K. Francis K.K., Jr Tata Okla de Queen Aric Jeannie Francis University of Arkansas At

Forty two Bibles Presented to Stamford Sanitarium

The TEL Class of First Baptist Church donated 42 Bibles, one for each room at Stamford Sanitarium, as a mas project. Miss Catherine Lavelle, Bailey Post, and Esther May with Mrs. Roy Plumlee delivered the gift and inscriptions, and the group expressed thanks.

Stamford Sanitarium TEL First Baptist Church Catherine Lavelle Bailey Post Esther May Roy Plumlee

Students Home for Christmas Tea Guests

Home for Christmas Methodist Young People will be entertained with a tea Sunday afternoon December 26 from 4 to 5 p m at Rev and Mrs Marshall Rhew and Dr and Mrs George Mood home. Mood class members and other students will assist in entertaining.

Marshall Rhew George Moood Dr. Mood

Smiths to Spend Christmas in Abilene With Daughter

Mr and Mrs J A Smith will spend Christmas in Abilene with their daughter Mrs Luke Med ley and family.

J. A. Smith Abilene Mrs Luke Medley

Appreciation for prompt settlement of policy claim

Minnie P. Vahlenkamp, beneficiary, expresses thanks to Southland Life Insurance Co and agent I H Terry for preparing the proof papers on December 16 and paying the claim for the late August C Vahlenkamp on December 18, 1948.

Southland Life Insurance Company August C. Vahlenkamp I. H. Terry Minnie PF. Vahlenkamp

Christmas Visit By Fort Worth Family

Mr and Mrs Curtis McElhaney and daughter Ann Bickley travel from Fort Worth to spend Christmas with Mrs Reta Cul breath and grandmother Mrs N H Bickiey at their home.

Curtis McElhaney Ann Bickley Fort Worth McElhaney Reta Culbreath N. H. Bickiey

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Hope Seminloe Atha Oliver School George Oates Betty Boone Martha Helen Hanes F.c.b. Mill Lone Star Natural Gas Lone Star Gas Company Harrison Home Syrica Automobile R. I. Young Insurance N. Swenson Tiis Nu-Way Grocery Trov Buick South Ferguson Hardy Motody Mook CO Cynder Comehott Stamford, Texas
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