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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

5

Stamford Receives Light Rain Tuesday Over Wide West Texas

Rainfall in Stamford Tuesday measured 0.61 inch according to a government gauge at Lyles' Economy. The shower spread across West Texas leaving dirt roads nearly impassable. Violinist E Clyde Whitlock, head of the Fort Worth Conservatory violin department, visits Stamford at the Booths and will perform with local artists Friday at 3 pm in the City Auditorium.

Stamford Lyles West Texas E. Clyde Whitlock Fort Worth Conservatory of Music Jack Booth Whitlock Nina Booth Fort Worth City Auditorium Stamford Music Club

Mrs. H Hook Dies in Stamford Funeral Held

Mrs. H Hook of Old Glory died in Stamford Saturday night and was buried at Highland Cemetery Sunday. The funeral was conducted by Pastor W. D. Black with Stamford Undertaking Company in charge of arrangements.

Christmas in Anson and surrounding towns noted

The community records multiple holiday visits and dinners across Anson, Wilson, Abilene, Moran, and surrounding areas. Families including Rivers, Appling, Ashburn, Hanson, Sorrell, and McQuary share gatherings. a Christmas tree at the Methodist church is enjoyed. several marriages and celebrations are mentioned amid moving notes and local greetings.

Kathyrene Ashburn Eugenia Apphage Elmo East Will Hught Anson C. Rutherford Rotan

Christmas Events and Local Briefs At McConnell

The McConnell community reports a quiet Christmas with school dismissed for the holidays and work to resume in January. J D Chapman wed Miss Nila Berry at the J H Bunch home with Mr Bune performing the ceremony. The Chapmans will reside in the McConner area after holidays. Weather brings welcomed rain. families recover from sickness as W E Bunkley and H Bunch regain strength.

J. D. Chapman Nila Berry J. H Bunch Bune Chapman McConner J. Ho Chapman W. E. Bunkley

New Hope Rain Fails To Fill Local Tanks In Holiday Weather

A light shower graced New Hope on Tuesday but did not replenish dry tanks and cisterns. The community notes multiple Christmas visits and gatherings in nearby towns including Parker county Stamford Eastland Cisco Rotan Sunnyside Idalon Pecos Rotan and Rotan with families sharing holiday meals and hospitality.

Professor E. Sears Parker County Lucille Payne Minnie See McMurry Stamford H. L. Ellis Luther Bolding Elzie Ellis Colorado C. N. Ellis S. H. Parsons Jeona Eastland Elmer Reid Pecos B. Reid Wick Taylor H. ©. Rogers L. F. Stevenson E. Sorrell Lottie Rogers Odell McCray Gari Rogers J. H. Stevenson C. W. Sorrell Guy Ellis Gilbert Austin Thelma Reid Easie Mae Sorrell C N. Ellis Ural Jared J. W. Jared George Rhodes Cele

Pleasant Valley Christmas Dinner Attendents and Dances

Bill and Mrs Bill McDaniel hosted Christmas dinner with C A McLyea family. Bert Jenkins electra and relatives shared meals with Tom Jenkins and Rockdale kin. Dances at McLyea and Monday night gatherings with Jenkins West and Ulmer families followed. Willis Carlton to spend holidays in Denton with aunt Mrs Craft. Church next Sunday urged to start the new year.

Bill McDaniel C A. McLyea Bert Jenkins Electra Tom Jenkins T. H. Jenkins Sam Jenkins E. A. Jenkins Rockdale Mc Lyea Alvin Franklin West Eledra Sam Jenkins Willis Carlton Denton Craft Bro G. D. Lewis Dale Ulmer A. McLyea Lenard Ulmer

Christmas dinner guests at Miller home in Plainview

Mr and Mrs H Miller hosted a gathering Friday night with guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Hobbs and family of O'Brien, Mr and Mrs Cleve Sanders and family of New Mexico, Mr and Mrs C W Campbell and daughter Faye, Mr and Mrs Ernest Coleman and daughter Helen, Marvin Hickman, and Mr and Mrs Jim Miller and family. The party drew a large crowd.

A. W Hanson DG Hurst Ethel Near Stanton J R Hanson Sparenberge Sam Hanson Y Overby Floye Louie Denton Belle Aneta Lawrence Lueders Sam W. T. McQuary C. N. Ellis N. Ellis HW. EF. Sorrell Leona C. W Carson Howard Ha Tarent Mascha Ad Tweera Sorrell Walter Skiles Mise Ona Reid Lanora Gay Elle Stamford W. KR. Skiles Lyle Adams J. JE. Skiles H. Miller Walter Hobbs O’brien Cleve Sanders New Mexico C. W. Campbell Faye Ernest Coleman Helen Marvin Hickman Jim Miller Wo Campbell

John M. Rice to Preach at Stamford Church

John M. Rice of Abilene will preach at the Stamford Church of Christ Saturday evening at 7:50 and again Sunday at 1 am. The public is cordially invited to attend the services.

John M Rice Abilene Church of Christ Stamford Ralso

A New Year Understanding Sesese

A short piece reflects on starting anew with a personal pause to consider resolutions and lessons. It hints at mindfulness and self improving choices for the coming year without detailing specific plans.

Waring Helps Pauline Uncover Family Secrets

Pauline confronts marital strain and discovers her mother’s hidden pain as Lawyer Waring probes the truth. He reveals how parental love and jealousy shaped her parents’ past, forcing Pauline to reassess her own troubled marriage.

Vanline Wilsen Pauline Charlie Waring Lawyer Waring Chardle

Exchange Club Party Planned for Friday Evening

Members of the Exchange Club and their ladies will host an entertainment at the Country Club Friday night. The event will not interfere with the club’s regular meeting, set for Friday noon. Mr and Mrs Billy Bryant and son of Hamlin were holiday visitors. Mr and Mrs W T Erwin and family returned from Wortham and Teague. Cempacy Moore of Wichita Park visits the W R Moore home.

George Rhodes F B. Reid J. P Bolding Clyde Scurry County C. N. Ellis Kena McQuary Abilene W. T. McQuary Lorene Sorrell Odell McCray Idalou Edgar Sorrell F. A. Pope Anson Exchange Club Countre Club Wyriday Billy Bryant Hamlin

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East Oliver Street J. A Smith Ferguson Street J. E. Jackson 911 E. Boulevard C. L. Widney West Moran Street F. J Music the Hatchery E. Hamilton Street J. A. Middleton McDaniel’s J. P. Astin J D. Crockett College Addition Gstf South Hobert North Swenson J. A. Hilcher Otis Alston P. O. Avoca B. Gay Fordson Tractor Oliver A. C. Cooley Hobart Street D. L. Hurst O H. Coats Public Square East Moran F. W. Pauling H. E Lacy H. E. Lacy Z. J. Pennell South Swenson Avenue Tfe R. I. McLeroy R. A H. Hook Tuxedo Geo. Rivers Roy Davis Paris Roy Appling Mahoka Bo W. Appling J. H. Rivers J. E Peek Wilson J. E. England Emo Foft Irene Glenn Simmons University of Abilene Basket of Moran Basket Walter Randolph May Harvoid J. B. Ashburn B. Apperson B&b. F Ther J. R Hanson The Plains A. W. Hanson Jess Hurst Var Hanson Lee Hurst A . Hanson Rubie Lotte Belle and Neta Lawrence T. A. Coleman Jay Dorothy Claude Bland Wichita Falls Tate Jove McConnell J. H. Bunc Hy Easie Mae Sorrell Pleasant Valley Plainview D. G. CO John M. Rice Sesese Sie Cempacy Moore Wichita Park W. RK. Moore
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