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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1933

Page

4

Holiday Homecoming Among College Students

Local society notes list numerous students and young adults spending holidays with families across Texas. Howard Payne Brownwood Texas UT Austin Vanderbilt Nashville McMurry Abilene Tech Lubbock and Oklahoma hosts are noted along with visits to San Antonio Wichita Falls Enid and Floydada.

Bess Robinson Mrs. Baker Robinson Howard Payne College Brownwood Pauline and Clance Buie Texas Tech Lubbock Mrs R. B. Buie Jeanette Boston Grace Kathryn Smith McMurry Abilene

Oh Promise Me on Broadway to Open at Palace Theatre

The breach of promise comedy stars Slim Summerville and ZaSu Pitts in Oh Promise Me based on Bertram Robinson and Howard Lindsay. Expect uproarious hijinks as a ne’er do well lawyer and a filing clerk learn life’s lessons amid faked rain storms and perjury threats with Verree Teasdale as the blonde villainess directed by Eddie Buzzell.

Slim Summerville ZaSu Pitts Palace Theatre Bertram Robinson Howard Lindsay Summerville ZaSu Verree Teasdale Slim George Barbier Lucille Gleason Miss Teasdale Donald Meek Parnell Pratt Adriene Dore Hollywood Eddie Buzzell

Expressions of sympathy and a for sale notice

We express sincere appreciation for the sympathy shown to us in our bereavement from Mrs. M. L. Lawson and family. FOR SALE Residence 363 East Moran Street for 1 000 cash Address box 93 Weinert Texas 38-3p.

M. L. Lawson East Moran Street Weinert Texas

CWA Administrator Speaks To Exchange Club Luncheon

C W A administrator outlined county wide WPA work before the Exchange Club at Friday noon luncheon. Professor L W Johnson also spoke. Frank Locke supervised the program and introduced the speakers.

C.W.A Exchange Club Abbott Davis Jones County C. W.A L. W. Johnson Frank Locke

Two Distinct Schools Split Democrats Foretell Political Realignment

The piece argues the Democratic party is splitting into two camps radical socialists with communist leanings and a more conservative faction. Observers foresee a potential major realignment before 1936 with uncertain outcomes and a new party line-up possible.

Democratic Party al Smith

Hassen Nabbed Eight Point Buck In Mason County Hunt

D Hassen bagged an eight point buck during a two day Christmas deer hunt in Mason county. The hunting party, including B Hassen of Hamlin and H H Corley plus James Corley, returned Tuesday morning with three bucks. The largest was the eight point taken by D Hassen.

D. Hassen Mason County B. Hassen Hamlin H. H.corley James Corley

Star Gazer Gossip From The Haskell Set

Q and A column reveals campus romances and jealous misunderstandings among students. Curtis T travels for girls while Ruth Welsh from Haskell draws interest. Richard Naurett, Dick Powell lookalikes, and wedding talk plus a stormy exchange hint at ongoing school rumors and social ties.

Curtis T Hamlin Q. Reymond Bennett Haskell Ruth Welsh K.C Katrina Sonny O.F Durwood F Katherine McConnell Richard Naurett Mary Helen Olen Dorothy Baker Bobby S M.I.B Star Gazer Elizabeth Sandefur Frank H M.L.H M.E.S Tom

Madam Lavvone the Reader Noted Psychologist and Numerologist

A reader notes Madam Lavvone as a psychologist and numerologist with work extending to nearby towns and cities. The item records a series of appointments tied to a venue described as Inn where two figures are involved.

Lavvone

Senior Stunt Night News and River Land Talk

A rustic voice rails at urban change and school events. He warns Stamford folks against egg throwing at visiting performers while recounting river land prices and a post office overheard land buyer talk. He predicts Anson will host a Senior Stunt Night with T L Holland in the spotlight.

Anson Way Anson T.L. Holland Stamford

Spanish Club Elects New Secretary at December Meeting

The Spanish Club met on December 4 1933 electing Lucile Irwin as secretary after a motion. The class split into three sections with seven pupils each. The first group presented a South America program featuring Virginia Crump Sammy Fleming Ava Ferrell Margaret Irvin and Herman Hirscher. The November 23 assembly featured Red Cross talks by Margaret Harris Katrina Adams and a musical program by Alton Burdon with Christene Wells Geraldine Ivy and Denzil Davis.

Lucile Irwin South America Virginia ‘Crump Sammy Fleming Ava Ferlell Margaret Irvin Herman Hirscher Margaret Harris Katrina Adams Red Cross Alton Burdon Christene Wells Geraldine Ivy Denzil Davis S. H

Community Club Notes and Talk Highlights

The Blue Bonnet Club met November 22 1983 at the Home Economics Cottage with president Louise Roberts presiding. There was no business. a style show by Home Economics II B girls entertained members and three dresses were named best in class.

Blue Bonnet Club Louise Roberts Mary Alice Abbott Dorothy Baker Virginia Bounds Austin

Engagement Ring Return Ruling Spurs Court Case

A New Jersey court held that a broken engagement requires the fiancée to return the engagement ring. Aaron Stein sued Mildred Lavine to recover the ring after their romance ended. the court ruled in Stein's favor.

Supreme Court Trenton N. J Aaron Stein Mildred Lavine

Huntington Woods Names William A Jones to Key Posts

William A Jones serves as city manager police and fire chief city assessor health officer and supervisor in Huntington Woods Michigan outlining a broad municipal leadership role and governance duties.

William A. Jones Huntington Woods Mich

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Frank Morrow, Jr Frank Morrow Frank The University of Texas At Austin Mattie Merel Middleton of Pharr J. A. Middleton Mrs. Cecil Jennings J. and Mrs. B. O. Jennings G. Lewis Floydada Bob Pratt Marlow, Oklahoma Mrs. W. C. Pratt P. R. Bettis University of Texas D. T. Dobson Dorsey T Oklahoma Mrs. Dobson Mrs. C. QO. Miller Enid, Oklahoma Mr. Miller B. L. Beach Rule-Jayton Cotton Oil Company Abi- Jene Mrs. Beach Hilton Hotel W. P. Lyles Katharyn Alice Lyles Waco D. A. Caffee F. E. Hudson J. M. Alexander Vinci, Oklahoma R. W. Bounds, Jr Howard Payne George Pryor, Jr Vanderbilt Ivile Tennessee George Pryor Jim Astin U. S. Marines Iis Shanghai China Finis V. Gold of Nashville,Tennessee Sarah Margaret Upshaw N.T.S.T.C Denton T. A. Upshaw C.I.A Norma York Peggy Elliott Vera Steeley A. J. Bell, Jr A. J Bernice Rosenwasser University of Texas, Austin Louis Rosenwasser Dorothy Tom Bunkley E. P. Bunkly Mary Louise Dorothy Lee Leta Mae Middleton Ro- Marion Thousand Island Queen Ann Sultan Angelus Brand A. & P. Coffee Trio RED Circle Bokar White House Marsh and Marsh Marsh AAC Theatre Marian Marsh Kenneth Thomson Joan Marsh Rex Bell Rex Navy Gardon Jack Bruce Cabot Betty Furness Annapolis Washington United States Stamford High School Wal Haskel Tri Church of 1St Wrye Southard J. C. Tate Stark Bros, Nursery Company Liberty Liberty Service Walter Heffington Corner South Ford Motor Company Stamford American Fort Worth Star-Telegram Abilene Morning News Wichita’ Falls
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