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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
1
The Texas Highway Commission approved resurfacing Highway 380 within Stamford city limits linking with Highway 277 and widening from the southeast limits to Hamilton and Ferguson streets. Stamford allocates 12000 dollars for drainage. Jones County sets aside 1000 to move buildings.
The Haskell County Commissioners Court awarded a contract for a new Paint Creek bridge near Lake Stamford to Austin Bridge Company for 311,300. Stamford will bear half the cost. The 18 foot wide 126 foot long bridge replaces an old span to be flooded by the lake. completion is set for February 1.
The Stamford post office will be closed Thursday and Friday December 23 and 26 and again Saturday afternoon. Postmaster E. LB Britton announced. Both Thursday and Friday will be local business holidays. Mrs. Maxwell and family plan Christmas guests including Mrs J A Ford and Johnny Maxwell from Mona hans. Raymond Maxwell, student at Abilene Christian College, will visit through Christmas before returning to Abilene for work.
Bethel Lutheran Church schedules an early Christmas morning service at midnight led by Pastor Dr Hugo B Haterius and choir directed by Birger Haterius with Mrs Hugo B Haterius at the organ. Sunday school children present a Christmas program Friday December 26 at the church in charge of Dr Haterius.
A committee led by Tommy Elliott seeks nominations for the Stamford Junior Chamber of Commerce outstanding young man of the year. Citizens will select the winner, with Elliott inviting calls or letters detailing reasons for nomination.
Mrs A J French Sr and Mrs C P Amerson recover from heart issues and are at home after hospital stays. Family and friends visit Stamford area displays support as several guests host at home following medical events. Local social notes recount family travels and hospital updates across Stamford and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Gentry left December 2 for Topeka Kansas to spend the holidays with their daughter Mrs Twayne Piwetz Lt Piwetz and children Anna Gail and Jerry They plan to stop in Frederick Oklahoma to see Mrs Gentrys aunt Mrs Lt W Smith and cousin Mrs L B Nulty
No. 1 Shelton discovery six miles southwest of Stamford in Jones County tested the Flippen Lime with 2256 64 feet open for 40 minutes yielding 220 feet oil in place and 925 pounds shut in pressure while testing the Swastka Formation. Other wildcats stalled or progress with Bend Conglomerate and Old Glory area producers noted across Shackelford and Stonewall counties.
First prize in Stamford Christmas lighting went to Clyde Westall’s home at 1101 Wells Ave with second to R. R. Baird at 617 East Highway and third to the Nativity display at Miss Blanche Baldwin’s home. Honorable mention went to Dr. and Mrs. P. Bunkley at 1101 Columbia Drive.
Out of town visitors are invited to attend Sunday school and church services in area churches this coming Sunday. Most churches had visitors last Sunday, which helped boost attendance. Report for the past two Sundays follows.
Four generations of the Driskill family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Driskill for Christmas. Forty two relatives attended despite illness and bad weather, sharing turkey and beef with eight Driskill children home except Wayne, plus numerous gifts from the Christmas tree.
Paul Summers, assistant secretary treasurer of the Stamford Production Credit Association, resigns effective February 1, 1953. He will devote full time to managing his agricultural interests in the area and on the Plains, remaining in the region for now. No successor named. likely to be filled from within, says J.L. Hill.
Chevrolet Company workers and guests gathered December 17 at Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lawhon home for a Christmas dinner. Choir boys, an angel and an open Bible decorated the mantle as attendees exchanged gifts and played games after the meal. Participants included A N Reed, Garland Zimmerman, Bud Ox, Big Tarpley, Jack Warner McClendon, Jesse Vasquez, and Mr. Acdu Moe Kennedys Mir Reed assisted Mrs. Lawhon in singing.
Christmas in Baylor Hospital Dallas will be made happier for Mrs. Teddy Mack Smith of Lubbock by a family party. She contracted polio last July 15 and has remained in a hospital near Dallas since then. Her mother in law Mrs. Lacie Smith of Stamford will travel to Lubbock to bring Celeste Smith to Dallas for Christmas with her parents. Mrs. Sadie T. Pate of Dallas will also attend, visiting her mother and other relatives before returning Friday.
The Birthday of the King pageant will be presented at St. John's Methodist Church on Wednesday at 7 30. Directed by Mrs. C F Pike, twelve members have speaking parts. Balcony Choir and sales will provide music. A social manger canopy centers the pageant. Everyone invited.
The pastor will lead special services at the Stemfont Poll square Church beginning December 25 at 7 40 pm. A watch night service is planned for Wednesday night December 31.
In a muddy Abilene clash, Terrell Tigers overwhelmed Stamford 20 to 0 as injuries and field conditions hampered Stamford. Terrell gains momentum toward the Class AA title with a strong defensive line and a decisive second half drive.
Heavy showers Thursday afternoon and night boosted area rainfall to over an inch with a mild decline in temperature. Official weather observer Cleburne Huston reports the total since August reached 204 inches, lifting spirits as the rain continues.
Rev. Charles BE Wike announces a New Year's Eve watchnight at St. John's Methodist Church from 3 p.m. to midnight. The event features games, informal recreation for all ages, a sound film "Second Chance," refreshments, and a sanctuary worship service. Public invitation extended.
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