Dodge Unveils New 1950 Line At Local Dealership
Dodge announces display of the 1950 models Wednesday at local dealers led by L. L. Colbert. The lineup features longer, lower bodies with larger rear fenders and a wider rear tread, new grille and chrome trim, redesigned cockpit, and improved insulation. Fluids Drive no extra cost, Gyro Matic optional on Coronet series, ten body styles on two wheelbases, including the Diplomat passenger model.
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Dodge
L. L. Colbert
Chrysler Corporation
Coronet
Meadowbrook
Dpe
Wayfarer
Wayfarer Busing
Enmarnet Te Sree
Stamford Country Club Bright with Christmas Decorations
The Stamford Country Club was beautifully decorated for the Christmas season for a series of parties dances dinners and entertainment. Mantles wore Della Robbia greenery and gold bows while five electric candles glowed. An 11-foot tree near the north doors twinkled with red satin bows lights and candy canes. Other rooms followed a gold and green theme.
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Stamford Country Club
Hall Family Spends Christmas in Killeen
Mr and Mrs R E Hall spent Christmas in Killeen with Mrs Jortense Hall and Robert Reynolds. the occasion marked by family gathering and holiday travel.
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R. E. Hall
Killeen
Ella Armstrong
Abilene
Sam Hill
Frances Carson
A. J. Bell
Austin
A. J. Bell, Jr
Mrs George Smith Undergoes Rector Surgery in Abilene
Mrs George Smith had rector surgery at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene Tuesday the third time in seven months. She is recovering well. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bob Burdick and daughters Roberta Linn Rebecca Tee of Austin and Mrs Sallie T Pate of Dallas. Also staying with Mrs W T McCulloch were Mrs Smiths sons and their wives T M Smith and J D Smith of Fele Center.
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George Smith
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Bob Burdick
Roberta Linn
Rebecca ‘Tee
Austin
W. T. McCulloch
Sallie T. Pate
Dallas
McCulloch
Lucille Smith
P. R. Johnson
R.son
Hatdla Johnson
Devos A and M. College
Henry Satterwhite
Humble Camp
Will H. Grimes
Stamford
Christmas gatherings span Coleman Burkburnett and nearby towns
Families including the Zimmer, Kennedy, Keen, Adair, May, Lowe, and Hill circles celebrate Christmas across Coleman, Burkburnett and nearby towns. Attendees span Wichita Falls, Dallas, Amarillo, Sublette, Lubbock and Artesia with relatives visiting in holiday gatherings and travel among households.
Bohannan Family Thanks for Sympathy and Kindness
The Bohannon family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness shown during the illness and death of their loved one Frank Bohannan.
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Frank Bohannan
Bohannan
Holiday Visitors Fill Stamford Homes Across Holiday Season
Fort Worth visitors Nanta Faye Connally and relatives joined Christmas gatherings with Connally and Carson families. Many residents hosted kin from Abilene, Avi icone, Humble, Stamford, Sonora, and Dallas while students and staff from Texas A and M, University of Texas, North Texas State College, Tarleton, and Baylor returned home.
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Nanta Faye Connally
Fort Worth
BP. H. Connally
D. P. Connally
Avi Icone
Miss Lyside and Family Notice in Local Brief
Fragmentary notice mentions Miss Lyside and Mr and Mrs R Hol ley with unclear context. reads as a small social or family item in the local page.
Hart Masters Joint Social At Legion Hall
Hart Masters Post and Auxiliary of The American Legion will hold a joint social Monday night January 2 at the Legion Hall. First meeting of the year open to ex service men and their families. Bridge forty two and dominoes will provide entertainment with refreshments served.
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Auxiliary of the American Legion
the Legion Hall
Bridge
Forty-Two
Dominoes
Lueders FHA Chapter Hosts Christmas Party
The Lueders Chapter of FHA held a Christmas party on December 21, 1949, at the home economics cottage. Attendees enjoyed a decorated tree, exchanged gifts, played games, and shared candy and cookies prepared by the chapter mothers. Notable attendees included Ellouise Prince, Mary Ella Schooler, Estine Severstrom, Pat Rewiste, Joanne Spinks, Lavona Graham, Rayiene King, Sue Parker, Edith Roughton, Maudene Keese, Emma Lee Keese, Novella Edwards, Greta Olson, Sheila Irwin, Earlene Lawrence, Minnie Gayne, Annie Mae Frazier, Rena McAllister, Velma Ham, Betty Bailey, Mrs. Hardwick, Mary Odell, Edith Ham, and Marzelle Burkman.
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Lueders
FHA
Ellouise Prince
Mary Ella Schooler
Ernestine Severstrom
Pat Rewiste
Joanne Spinks
Lavona Graham
Rayiene King
Sue Parker
Edith Roughton
Maudene
Emma Lee Keese
Novella Edwards
Greta Olson
Sheilia Irwin
Earlene Lawrence
Minnie Gayne
Annie Mae Frazier
Rena McAllister
Velma Ham
Betty Bailey
City of Hamlin to Install 300 Parking Meters
Hamlin officials announced unanimous council approval for a trial installation of 300 parking meters in the downtown district. The Duncan Meter Corporation will fund and install the meters with no city expense, aiming for completion within 50 days of contract acceptance and likely during January.
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Hamlin
Kiolly Toler
Duncan Meter Corporation
Toler
Duncan
Fort Worth Biscuit Co Moves to West McHarg Site
The Fort Worth Biscuit Co. is relocating to 122 West McHarg Avenue, the former Flemins' Motor Co. building, and plans to open by January 2. The move sets up a new business location in the same neighborhood.
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The
Fort Worth Biscuit Co
Flemins' Motor Co
West McHarg Avenue
Chevrolet To Showcase 1950 Cars January 7
DETROIT Mich A new series of Chevrolet passenger cars believed to be among the most important ever developed will be unveiled Saturday January 7 W E Fish general sales manager announced as about 7000 Chevrolet dealers nationwide prepare elaborate showroom presentations. He said the public expects something unique in automotive progress and that the 1950 models will feature revolutionary advances for future GM vehicles.
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Detroit
Mich
W. E. Fish
Chevrolet
West Texas Cowgirls Enter Quarter Horse Contest
Two West Texas cowgirls lead entries for the Quarter Horse competition and open cutting at Fort Worth’s Southwestern Fixposition and Fat Stock Show January 27 to February 5. Nancy Binford rides Blondie B a buckskin from M Bar Ranch Wildorado. Jackie Worthington rides Sancho W a sorrel from West Fork Ranch Jacksboro. Both have previous Fort Worth and Cow Palace experience.
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Fort Worth
Nancy Binford
M’ Bar Ranch
Wildorado
Panhandle
Blondie B
Jackie Worthington
West Fork Ranch
Jacksboro
Fort Worth Exposition
San Francisco
Cow Palace
Aldersons Visited Hereford Residents Recently
Mr and Mrs T W Alderson of Hereford former Stamford residents were here recently visiting Mr and Mrs Jesse White.
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T. W. Alderson
Hereford
Stamford
Jesse White
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