Life sentence for hammer slaying in Stamford tourist cabin
Curtis Corley 24 was sentenced to life in prison in 104th District Court at Anson for murdering Ed L. McKennon 71 in a Stamford tourist court on November 22. The case hinged on Corley’s detailed statements and witness testimony. McKennon refused funds for a trip, leading to the fatal hammer attack. Corley stated he fled to Abilene then Memphis before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Corley
Anson
Ed L. McKennon
Stamford
H. G. Andrews, Jr
Corley
Andrews
John A. Willoughby
Corey
Net McKennon
H. H. Corley
McKennon
Arkansas
MccKennon
Raymond Spraberry
Memphis
Pipeline Boss Stricken by Appendicitis Delays Stamford Project
Arvil Lamascus, foreman for EK E Farrow Co., suffered an acute appendicitis attack and emergency operation last weekend. Work on the 18 inch pipeline to Stamford lake proceeds without his supervision while he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Lake
Arvil Lamascus
EK. E. Farrow Co
Mr. Lamascus
Mrs Lucy Newell Dies at 83 in Stamford Tex
Funeral held for Mrs Lucy A Purleson Newell 83 at First Baptist Stamford with Rev Bryan and Rev Underwood officiating. She died Tuesday at her son A N Newell’s home after heart illness. Buried Elm Cemetery near Gorman. survived by son two grandchildren two great grandchildren and sister Mrs A E Hoileyman of Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. Newell
First Baptist Church
Kinney Funeral Home
Newell
Lucy A. Purleson
W J. Newell
Comanche County
Texas
Eastland County
Luck family mourns death of Grandview resident
William Virgil Luck 81 of Grandview died Friday morning at his son C. L Luck's home in Hillsboro after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral held Saturday in Grandview. burial in Grandview cemetery. Wife predeceased him. survived by two sons and several other children including W. A. Luck F. L. Luck P. A. Luck and Mrs Joe Dunsan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Virgil Luck
Grandview
BE. E. Luck
C. L Luck
Hillsboro
Luck
Bob Vanderslice
W. A. Luck
F. L
Shallowater
P. A
Dulles
Joe Dunsan
Whitney
Promoted Jim Lindsey to Captain in 142nd Infantry
Jim Lindsey, commanding officer of Company M, 142nd Infantry National Guard, has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lindsey
142Nd Infantry
National Guard
Leutenant
Buyer's Guide Tour Visits Stamford During Tour
A Wichita Falls group of 23 Wholesale business representatives visited Stamford on Tuesday aboard a chartered bus as part of a two day trip. They distributed Wichita Falls first Buyer's Guide featuring wholesalers manufacturers distributors and jobbers. Stamford merchants gathered at Nat's Cafe for informal coffee as each business visited. The tour continued overnight in Breen en ridge with a Chamber of Commerce banquet attended by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Wichita Falls
Breenenridge
Chamber of Commerce
Seymour
Munday
Haskell
Albany
Graham
Jacksboro
Olney
Archer City
Bobby Day Receives Treatment at Stamford Sanitarum
Bobby Day and his mother Mrs. Ida Day of Aspermont report he has been quite ill and is currently under care at the Stamford Sanitarum though some improvement is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Day
Ida Day
Aspermont
Stamford Sanitarum
Council to hear second reading on gas rate hike
The City Council will discuss a 13 cent per 1 000 cubic feet gas rate increase by Lone Star Gas Co at Friday's meeting. The bill follows first reading January 10 with opposition from Councilman Bill Longley who urged public comment. Also on the agenda is a dog vaccination and tag ordinance prompted by a rabies case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Lone Star Gas Co
H. D. Smith
Bill Longley
Longley
New Names On Bulldog 1953 Schedule
Stamford Bulldog football announces 1953 schedule with new players Quanah Coleman and Graham on team list. Coach Gordon Wood releases full slate featuring top flight opponents and games to be played this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Bulldog
Gordon Wood
Quanah
Coleman
Graham
Wood
Area Woman's Father Dies Buried Sunday
Funeral for W D Brewington born February 27 1868 in Putnam County Ga held Sunday at 2 PM at Cinney Funeral Home chapel. He died January 23 1968 at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital Waco. Survived by son W Roy Brewington Corsicana and daughters Mrs Henry Osment Stamford Lucia Brewington Austin Mrs Elva Clements Salt Lake City. five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Highland Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Brewington
Waco
Rosebud
Mr. Brewington
Byron Bryant
First Baptist Church
Joel V. Grimes
Burin
Highland Cemetery
Whinney
Putnam County
Hill County
W. Roy Brewington
Corsicana
Henry Osment
Stamford
Lucia Brewington
Austin
Elva Clements
Salt Lake City
Charles Brewington
Dallas
BE. O. Brewington
Galveston
J. P
George Zachary
This City
E. E. Link
Dave Walker
Weldon Walker
Barl Oement George Smith
Crockett Appling
R. O. Shanafelt
J. F. Mefuiloch
Blue Bonnet Club Cake Sale At J C Penney
The Blue Bonnet Home Demonstration Club schedules a cake sale on Saturday February 7 starting at 10 pm in front of the J C Penney Co store. Local shoppers are invited to buy desserts to support club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bonnet
J.C. Penney Co
Baylor student Jo Ann Humphrey attends ordination service
Jo Ann Humphrey of Baylor University in Waco visited with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Humphrey and guest John Hubberling of Iowa stationed at Connally Air Force Base He attended the Fort Worth ordination service for the deacons at Firx Baptist Church Sunday evening where her father was among those ordained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Humphrey
Baylor University
Waco
A. C. Humphrey
John Hubberling
Iowa
Connally Air Force Base
Firv Baptist
Stamford March of Dimes drive ends with $2291 total
Stamford racks up a final March of Dimes sum of 2291.93 dollars as Stan Bandeen, county fund chairman, notes gifts from schools, coin collectors, wishing well, parking meters, Mothers' March and other events. School totals, business donations, and special events contributed. expenses totaled 49.18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Bob Bandeen
Bornar Heights
Juan Gonzales
Marcia Acosta
Reynolds
Oliver School
Washington School
Bandeen
Bricksdaht
Twenty Six Bulldogs Get Football Jackets for 1952
Jackets were awarded to 26 Stamford Bulldogs players plus the team manager and three coaches. B team members also received sweaters including Mud dy Gray Jodie Davis Jody Jes ter Eldon Moritz Larry Simmons Hubert Tillman and others. Coaches Gordon Wood Oliver Isbel and John Townsend also received jackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Bulldogs
Dy Gray
Jodie Davis
Jody Jester
Eldon Moritz
Larry Simmons
Hubert Tillman
Kenneth Lowe
James Thompson
Mex Nelley
Joe Bennett
Bob Harrison
Dan Smith
Charlie Anders
Wayne Wash
Jimmy Terry
Woody Crider
Charlie Davis
F A. Sosebee
George Humphrey
Curtis Johnson
Howard West
Edward Ihdahl
Bobby Bounds
Ernest Davis
Keith Miles
Don Timberlake
J. D. Wendeborn
Gordon Wood
Oliver Isbel
James Carnes Dies Suddenly at 54 in Stamford
James A. Carnes 54 died at Stamford Sanitarium Friday after suffering a heart attack at home. A retired MK&T railroad maintenance man, he lived in Stamford about 14 years, born February 10, 1898. Survived by wife Vera Walker, sister Florence Carnes, and brothers Sam Carnes and Jobin Carnes. Funeral at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in Beilview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Carnes
Stamford
Calvary Baptist Church
David Kuyhendall
Beilview
Rotan
Bill Kinney
Mr. Carnes
Mk&t
Vera Walker
Florence Carnes
China Lake
Calif
Sam Carne
DeLeon
Jobin Carnes
Elementary Piano Pupils in Recital Thursday Night
Mayes Studio presents a twilight recital at Central Christian Church on Thursday February 5 at 7 pm featuring Patsy Hodgkinson Mary Lou Gibbs Randy Thompson Bernadette Craig Jimmie Harkins Joyce Astin Martha Mayes Larry Hodgkinson Darlene Teichelman Hill Rollins Carole Acker Jane Smith Judith Hedrick Mary Wayre Hinson Judith Thomas Judy Mulls Jackie Gibbs Elizabeth Hoss e Usher by Irvilene Thomas Betty McCauley A separate Sunday program showcased advanced students including Claire Thomas Christine Kendrick Sandra Sorrell Betty Sue Boedeker Jane Neal Glenna Schaake Shirley Kiffin Glenda Hates Joanne Lindsey Raylyn Flowers Letha Gwendolyn Scott Janice Hallman Patty McLean Tommy Freeman David Duncan Usher Dana Veden Sylvia Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayes
Central Christian Church
Patsy Hodgkinson
Mary Lou Gibbs
Randy Thompson
Bernadette Craig
Jimmie Harkins
Joyce Astin
Martha Mayes
Larry Hodgkinson
Darlene Teichelman
Hill Rollins
Carole Acker
Jane Smith
Judith Hedrick
Mary Wayre Hinson
Judith Thomas
Judy Mulls
Jackie Gibbs
Elizabeth Hosse
Irvilene Thomas
Betty McCauley
Clarice Thomas
Christine Kendrick
Sandra Sorrell
Betty Sue Boedeker
Jane Neal
Glenna Schaake
Shirley Kiffin
Glenda Hates
Gambills Visit Indiana Deacons Ordination Message
Mr and Mrs Forrest Gambill and children from Frederick Oklahoma visited Sunday. Dr and Mrs Dick O'Brien of Big Spring delivered the ordination message for deacons at the First Baptist Church in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Gambill
Frederick, Okla
W. T Gambill
Lester Couple Travel to Dallas to Visit Son’s Family
Mr and Mrs C M Lester departed Monday night heading to Dallas to be with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Mac Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. M. Lester
Dallas
Mac Lester
Sunday School Attendance Report Drops Again
Sunday attendance fell compared with the prior week with 1837 marked for the first Sunday in February. The report covers two Sundays and notes continued lower turnout in the Sunday School.
Globe Trotters to Play Here at Stamford Gym
The Harlem Globe Trotters, a Negro professional basketball team, will perform at Stamford High School gym Thursday February 19. Sponsored by the Stamford Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature an area all star team as opposition. Louis Timberlake leads the effort to assemble the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Globe Trotters
Stamford High School
Stamford Junior Chamber of Commerce
Allstar
Louis Timberlake
Camp Fire Girls
Blue Birds
Camp Fire
Horizon
It’s a Boy Jackson David Jones Born in Dallas
A son, Jackson David Jones I, was born to Mr and Mrs J D Jones on Wednesday February 4 in Dallas. His grandmother Jack Jones left Wednesday to visit. The baby has two sisters Cathy and Connie. The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs A H Lackey of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson David Jones I
J D. Jones
Dallas
Jack Jones
Cathy
Connie
A. H Lackey
Premium Lists Announced for Jones County Livestock Show
Premium lists totaling over 1000 dollars were announced for the Jones County iip and FFA Livestock Show to be held February 28 at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds in Stamford. Stamford Harlin and Anson host, with Stamford’s pro rata share rising. arrangements run by the chamber’s agriculture committee. Cash awards include 313 for fat steer, 37 breeding cattle, 69 dairy cattle, 140 and 138 for hogs and lambs, capons 88.50, showmanship 48. Judges include Frank Martin, T W Colby, Curly Hays, Bill Coulson, J I Moore, William Davis, and Frank Crowder. General superintendents Weldon Holbrooks, Gerald Proctor, Cleve Walkup. Secretaries Lee Walker, Ryland Gleaton, C. M. Lester. Financing shared among Anson, Hamlin and Stamford. Publicity by ED Sprowls, Roy Craig, June Jones and KDWT officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Iip
FFA
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford
Stamford Harlin
Anson
Lee Walker
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture and Rural Extension Committee
Chamber
Frank Martin
Haskell County
T. W. Colby
Abilene
ACC College Farm
Curly Hays
WTUC
Bill Coulson
Abilene High VA
J. I. Moore
William Davis
Frank Crowder
Agriculture Committee
Jones County Chamber of Commerce
Weldon Holbrooks
Gerald Proctor
Cleve Walkup
Ryland Gleaton
C. M. Lester
Agriculture and
Rabies Found in Dog That Bit Man Here Saturday
A dog that bit Benny Cox on Saturday while aiding the injured animal after a car crash tested positive for rabies. The collie named Poochie died from its injuries. Cox, visiting from Lockney, will receive rabies shots in his hometown. The case prompts a Stamford vaccine push as the city council considers mandatory tagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Cox
State Peath Department
Cox
Lockney
W. Cox
N. Anson
Elmer Cox
Fort Worth
Poochie
Stamford Sanitarium
L. E. Metz
Hille
Austin
Stamford Tiremen to Meet Aspermont in Saturday Game
The Weaver Medlin Tire Co. of Stamford team will face Aspermont Green Hornets at the Stamford gym Saturday night after the high school game with no extra charge. Stamford lineup includes Townsend, Alexander, Wendeborn, Mickler, Middlebrook, Dillard, Timberlake, and Weaks. Aspermont players include Teel, Geroff, Rash, Springer, Browning, Oscar, and Dickson.
Scotch Foursome Winners Named at Stamford Country Club
The Scotch Foursome at Stamford Country Club crowned Carl Swenson and Mrs P R Bettis as first place with a DW. Woden and Mrs Gene Knabel teamed with Mike Cochran and Mrs Carl Swenson to finish second with 41. Other participants included John Markham and Mrs David McKnight, J B Tabor and Mrs Cox, Howard Overby and Mrs Pete Calthoun, Red Mitchell and Frances Bennett, Ronnie Calhoun and Mrs Lynn Johnson. A sweepstakes will be held monthly on Sunday afternoons at the County Club in a pro am style format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Country Club
Carl Swenson
P. R Bettis
Woden
Gene Knabel
Mike Cochran
Joun Markham
David McKnight
J.B. Tabor
Howard Overby
Pete Calthoun
Red Mitchell
Frances Bennett
Ronnie Calhoun
Lynn Johnson
Byron Bryant Pey Preaching Revival at First Baptist Church
Byron Bryant Pey goes to Alice to preach a revival at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Philip McGahey led a revival in October. Rev. WA Underwood will preach on two Sundays during the pastor’s absence and will conduct prayer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Bryant
First Baptist Church
Alice
First Baptist
Philip ©. McGahey
WA. Underwood
Stamford Youngs Hospitalized During Treatment
Mrs Durward Young of Stamford and Pamela June Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs Young, were patients at Stamford Unitarium last week as medical treatment continued.
Blue and Gold Banquet of Cub Scouts Held Monday
Annual Blue and Gold banquet of Cub Scout Pack 41 was held Monday night at the First Baptist Church. L G Powell, outgoing cubmaster, was master of ceremonies. New cubmaster John R Rice Jr and committeemen Marvin Hinds Dewane Elliott George Rollins and Curtis Terry were announced. Den mothers serving the past year were Mrs Ace Cox Mrs Ike Hudson Mrs Warren Barrett Mrs Dexter Plumlee Mrs K S Bates Mrs Vernon Louvorn and Mrs Gene Overton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
L. G. Powell
Alyeen Haas
Ike Hudson
George Rollins
John R. Rice, Jr
Marvin Hinds
Dewane Elliott
Curtis Terry
Ace Cox
Warren Barrett
Dexter Plumlee
K. S. Bates
Vernon Louvorn
Gene Overton
St Johns Family Night Supper Scheduled for Wednesday
St Johns Methodist Church hosts a monthly family night supper on Wednesday February 11 with service starting at 7 PM. Families should bring a dish for every two members and Rev. Charles E. Fike will lead the devotional. A film All That I Have on Christian stewardship will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
Charles E Fike
Paint Creek Seniors Present One Act Plays Friday Night
The Paint Creek Senior class will stage three one act plays in the Paint Creek Auditorium Friday February 6 at 7:30 PM. Music between acts includes string selections and western songs. Refreshments of sandwiches, Cokes and homemade pie will be offered, with proceeds benefiting the senior class fund under sponsor Mrs W C Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paint Creek
Wip
W. C. Taylor
Wood Leaves Stamford Sanitarium After Back Injury Stay
Roscoe Wood, long hospitalized at Stamford Sanitarium with a broken vertebrae, was allowed to go home on Tuesday after more than two months of treatment and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Wood
Stamford Sanitarium
Mrs Robert Cross Heads Founders Day Tea in Stam ford PTA
Mrs Robert Cross of Anson district PTA president will speak at the Founders Day Silver tea of the Stamford PTA Council on Wednesday February 11 at the high school auditorium. A fashion show by Stamford merchants will be featured with nursery provided and group committee names listed for hospitality and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cross
Anson
4Th District
PTA
Stamford
PTA Council
L. £. Prewit
PTA Coumee
Roy Craig
Homer Scott
Joe Rasco
Vernon Smith
George Pryor, Jr
Johnny Hansen
J. M. Bennett
Dave Walker
Garland Zimmerman
C. L. MeInturff
Walker
Pastor speaks on fatherhood at Exchange Club luncheon
Rev Jean Bloebaum of Central Christian Church addressed the Exchange Club at Nat's Cafe Friday. The speaker stressed a father's responsibility to his children, introduced by program chairman W E Mayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Jean Bloebaum
Exchange Club
Noar
W E. Mayes
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Bil Tippen
Charles Brownfield
Charles A. Vaucum
Foreman
Roy Propst
Eldon Anderson
Charles Graves
Erwin Baudin
William Fomby
Norman Sloan
Virgil Lewis
A. J. French
Ban Ray
Weaver Medlin
Haney Atyia
Lucy Newell
E. E. Luck
W. R. Smith
Abilene Christian College
Church of Christ
Gilmer L. Belcher
Penn Gilbreath
ACC
Bake Sale
James Carnes
Assembly of God
Calvary Baptist
Central Christian
McHarg Baptist
Foursquare Church
New Hope Baptist
North Swenson Baptist
St John's Methodist
St Paul's Lutheran
Plainview Baptist Ny
Lutheran
Tuxedo Methodist
Mission Baptist Bethel Lutheran A
Central Presbyterian
Globe Trotters
David Ballard
Stamford Tiremen
Pey
St. John’s Family
John Ro Rice, Jr
John Davis Smith
H. A. Carter
PT.4
Founders
Davy Tea
Bloebaum
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