Homefront War Efforts Steady Amid War News and Stamford Air School
War bond drives proceed in Jones County while a Red Cross fund targets 3500 dollars. A new plan transfers aviation cadet training to Stamford Ar ledge field with local housing support, and the town welcomes the settled air school setup as optimism returns amid wartime strain. The piece closes with a Christmas message of faith and hope for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces of America
Jones County
Red Cross War Chest
Aste Paper and Out
Stamford
Stamford Arledge Field
Army
Lou Foote
Air Corps
Air School
Stamford Crowds Hear Local Leaders Praise Community Ties
Speeches by Dr. J. H. Rutherford, J. D. Curd, and J. M. Blancet praised mutual respect between employees and customers. Stamford Choral Club presented a sacred concert directed by Mrs. Harry Fuller with Mrs. R. R. Baird as organist. Local residents Mrs. John Cannon and families noted visiting relatives as holidays approach. An annual Cowboy’s Christmas ball at the Stamford Inn was announced for Christmas night. Valiant Baird returns from Tulane University for holidays. Miss Inez Lively heads to Corsicana to visit parents, and Miss Rosebud Mattoon returns from the University of Texas for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rutherford
J. D. Curd
J. M. Blancet
Stamford Choral Club
Harry Fuller
L. P. Hepler
Valiant Baird
New Orleans
Tulane University
E. H. Baird
Inez Lively
Corsicana
Rosebud Mattoon
Austin
E. L. Mattoon
Famous Stamford Inn Destroyed by Fire on Christmas Eve
The Stamford Inn in West Texas burned during progress of a Christmas Eve fire. Owner A. C. Coop ey feared no lives lost, but a woman died at hospital and a husband was badly burned. Five to six others were missing, possibly trapped in the blaze. The banner notes the inn’s prominence and the city loss. Also mentioned is Penick-Hughes Co celebrating 25 years with a festive event and happy officers as the year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Inn
Berned
Pi Ibly
A. C. Coopey
West Texas
Social rounds mix visits, parties in West Texas towns
Tuxedo Charles Gardner of San Benito visited friends here Tuesday. Mrs Norman Carlton and daughter Milbra spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Carlton and daughter Judy Gayle. Enlisted in Navy A French Jr has enlisted in the navy and went to Dallas for examination Wednesday. Class Party Held Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith entertained the Baptist Young People's Class Thursday night with a Christmas party and games. Christmas candy was served and carols sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gardner
San Benito
Norman Carlton
Milbra
Joe Carlton
Judy Gayle
Tom Ashburn
Near Anson
Clyde Pritchard
Hamlin
Judson Green
Carl
Otis Simms
Lagerton
Navy
A . French, Jr
Dallas
Travis B. Dean
Arnold Glenn
Cleve Harwell
Edwin Pritchard
Swenson
Lawrence Crider
Stamford
Fairview Cemetery
Elmer Meads
Lurlene
Herbert
Abilene
Joe Ashburn
Arnold Graham
Jorene
Johnnie
Harold
John Douglas
D. V. French
John Arthur
Judy
Cox
Community notes from Abilene and Stamford
Paul Galey attends events as prayers are given by Rev. Cox. Families including Novel Baize and others visit Abilene for shopping. Local groups travel to Flat Top mountain to fetch a Christmas tree for a schoolhouse program. Doyle McKennon Jr. joins a Stamford pep rally, while Mary Nell Osment visits Norma Fay Carlton. A. J. French and Bethel Baize visit Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Galey
Cox
Novel Baize
Paige
Arlen V
Lillie Amerson
Joe Ashburn
Joe Carlton
Judy Gayle
W. C. Carlton
Abilene
A. B. Harrell
John Douglas
Bill Pritchard
Don Baize
Jimmy French
Arthur Weights
Arnold Graham
Harvey Allen
Milburn Rivers
Flat Top Mountain
Doyle MccKennon
4-H Club Enrollment Gains Across Jones County
The boys' 4-H clubs in Jones County reach an enrollment of 268. Listings include Anson with James Garrett as president and Prichard Gentry as vice president, plus Ely, Pleasant Hill, Boyd Chapel, Leeders, and Tuxedo clubs with named officers and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anson
James Garrett
Prichard Gentry
Maurice Gill
R. Q. Garrett, Sr
Jorden Gentry
Pleasant Hill
Charles Reed
Max Carmen
Kenneth Carmen
Pat Elliott
Grady Daniel
J. W. Reed
Boyd Chapel
Wesley Tabb
Luther McC
Bell elected to national honor fraternity at Hardin-Simmons
A J Bell Jr, a Hardin-Simmons University junior from Abilene, has been elected to Alpha Chi. He is among 22 honor students at the university chosen recently and is spending the holidays with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bell, Jr
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Alpha Chi
Bell
Hardin-Simmons
Baylor Freshman Cecil Massey Earns Letter for 1940
Cecil Massey is named one of 28 Baylor University freshman football lettermen for the season. Son of Mr and Mrs H T Massey of Stamford he starred for the 1940 Bulldogs. C C Heffy, Baylor Cubs manager, says Massey will help the Varsity greatly next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Massey
Baylor University
Massey
H. T. Massey
Stamford
C. C. Heffy
Baylor Cubs
Christmas Floral Display by Mrs High the Florist
Mrs High the Florist showcases a festive assortment including poinsettias cyclamen azaleas primroses and mixed pans for Christmas decorating and gifting. The display highlights seasonal greenery and color to brighten homes during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. High
Florist
Vitamin C Skin Boost Speeds Wound Healing
A report to the American College of Surgeons notes that a skin full of vitamin C strengthens healing wounds by 400 percent and accelerates recovery. The skinful is achieved by consuming extra vitamin C, with tests conducted on humans and guinea pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College of Surgeons
Letters to Santa Claus from Texas children 1941
A collection of Christmas requests from Texan youngsters dated December 7 to December 15 1941. The letters ask for toys including dolls trains cars tricycles typewriters nurse sets and ball sets, plus fruit nuts and candy. Authors include Nraine Bell Larry Alan Carnes Betty Lou Boone Jo Ann Boone Jerry Wayne Black Veromae Burkman Richard Wayne Jimmy Glynn Edward Ike and others, with family mentions in Avoca Stamford Goliad and Lueders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Texas
Santa Claus
Larry Alan Carnes
W. Moran
Stamford
Tex
Santa
Betty Lou Boone
Lou Ann
Jo Ann Boone
Jerry Wayne Black
Goliad
Rt. 2
Richard Wayne
Jimmy Glynn
Richard
Dear Santa Child’s Christmas Wish From Texas Note
A letter from Rule Texas dated December 10 1941 asks Santa to send a pony saddle candy airgun bicycle football and guitar. The second grade signer is Shirley Edd Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rule
Texas
Santa
Shirley Edd Curry
Santa Letters From Sagerton Children Detail Tiny Requests
A batch of handwritten notes from Sagerton children dated December 14 to 15 1941 asks Santa for toys including dump trucks scooters dolls trains wheelbarrows drums sailboats and a nurse set along with sweets like candy nuts and fruit. The brief letters mention ages and siblings in Sagerton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagerton
Texas
Santa
Carl Edward Rainer
Avoca Child’s Holiday Wish in Christmas Message
Harold Wayne Smith of Avoca Texas asks for a small wagon car airplane gun and nuts fruit and candy for his Christmas wishes dated December 15 1941 and mentions his baby brother in a child like plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Texas
Santa Claus
Harold Wayne Smith
Lunch rooms tackle undernourishment of Texas children
Mildred Horton, vice director and state home demonstration agent for the A and M College Extension Service, says expanding community school lunch programs and boosting pupil participation are ameliorating food shortages among Texas schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mildred Horton
A. and M. College Extension Service
Texas Sees Sharp Rise in School Lunch Participation
Miss Horton cites L. J. Cappleman of Dallas saying Texas had 110,884 school lunch receivers in September 1940. By September 1941 this grew to 171,394, an increase of 60,510 pupils. Efforts aim to reach about six million of nine million under nourished American children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Nutrition Committee
Miss Horton
L. J. Cappleman
Dallas
Surplus Marketing Administration
Texas
Cappleman
State Department of Public Welfare
PTA
Works Projects Administration
National Youth Administration
Choice Centerpiece of Flowers for Your Table
A designer guide offers a choice centerpiece of flowers to elevate dining tables. It highlights arrangements using seasonal blooms, focal stems, and balanced color schemes suitable for formal or casual settings.
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Mrs
Promoted to Sergeant in 144th Infantry
Corporal Sylvester Wilson of Stamford becomes sergeant after an announcement by Col William E. Lake regimental commander. Wilson completed a year of active Army duty on November 25.
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Sylvester Wilson
Stamford
Cemeeny E
144Th Infantry
William E. Lake
Corporal Wilson
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Pe Cleburne Huston
Stamford American
East Hamilton Street
Pacific
Earth
Christ
Merry Christmas
Tuxedo
Lueders
Veromae Burkman
Jim
Ike Middlebrook
Edward Ike
Rose Joan Pinett
Sagerton School
Jerry Lee Rainer
Joyce
Bobby Terrell
Bill Dunwody
KODAK
Economy Motor Co
Clark Bros
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