Feldt Company to Hire Sewing Machine Operators Here
Feldt Company will start training 150 women Monday to operate lower sewing machines for shirts at the Stamford plant. Training in stages begins with no needle work, then sewing paper and scraps. After training, operators will be hired. production shifts from Temple to Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feldt Company
Feldt Manitoring Co
Max Feldt
Iees
Gt K
Stamford
Bac
Temple
Stamford Pliant
Moeg Berge
Red Cross Drive Kicks Off With Stamford Chair
Billy Dodd is named fund campaign chairman in Stamford for the Red Cross drive opening soon. Stamford’s quota is 1900, reduced from last year. Jones County’s quota stands at 5910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Dodd
Chaiman
Stamford
Red Cross
Jones County
Dallas Insurance Executive To Speak At Lueders Chamber Event
Louie E Throgmorton vice president and director of public relations for Republic National Life Insurance Company will speak at the Lueders Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday night February 28 at 7 pm in the high school cafeteria. The topic is Community Partnership Limited. New officers for 1955 are Robert Sanders president Bob Moore vice president CA Terry secretary and W C Parker treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie E. Throgmorton
Republic National Life Insurance Company
Lueders Chambers Commerce
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Pilgrimage, Inc
Washington, D.C
Marge Bray
Albany
Robert Sanders
Bob Moore
C A. Terry
W. C. Parker
Pierians Elect New President H J Merriott
Mrs H J Merriott was elected president of the Pierian Club for the coming season at the annual officers election held at Mrs F H Youngs. She will succeed Mrs Edgar Quade and also serves this year as first vice president and program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Merriott
Pierian Club
F. H Young
Ethel Rowell
Merriott
Edgar Quade
Androgram
L. W. Larson
Hollis Haynes
Dave Walker
Gladys Nunnallee
Leon Hallman
H. J. Moreland
FE. R. Pace
J. L Woodson
John Guillet
Wolf Trapper to Arrive in Jones County This Week
J W Knieht is set to become wolf trapper in Jones County with signed contracts from state and federal agencies. He will work with County Agent Bill Emberg. landowners must grant permission, signs warn that the trapper is active and dogs should not hunt on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Knieht
Jones
Hie
Pete) Andrews
Dee
Andrews
Bill Emberg
Hiram Olson Attends National Soil Conservation Meeting
Hiram E. Olson, chairman of the board of Supervisors of the California Creek Soil Conservation District, returned from a national meeting of the National Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors held in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram E. Olson
Board of
California Creek
Conference of clubwomen from South Central GPWC meets in Fort Worth
To Fort Worth Mrs. Dave Walker, Mrs. Raymond Astin and Mrs. L. W. Larson traveled Wednesday for the conference of clubwomen of the South Central Region GPWC. Mrs. L. E. Dudley, president of the Abilene Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, was to preside at the meeting in the Keystone Room of Hotel Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Walker
Raymond Astin
L. W. Larson
Fort Worth
GPWC
L. E Dudley
Abilene
Texas
Federation of Women's Clubs
Keystone
Hotel Texas
Ted Myers Elected Rotary President For Coming Year
Ted Myers was elected president of the Stamford Rotary Club to take office July 1 succeeding R. E. Hell. Edgar Ellis was elected vice president and Jim McCulloch re elected secretary treasurer with Hall, Tom Adams and Brooke Early named directors. Elmer Payne invited members to a Golden Anniversary in Sweetwater on Feb 25 and Maurice Crawford issued an invitation to Wichita Falls celebration on Feb 24. Dr. Harry Lee Haynes spoke on club service stressing member responsibility to every committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Myers
Stamford
Rotary Club
R. E. Hell
Myers
Warren B. Tayman Insurance Agency
Edgar Ellis
Jim McCulloch
Hall
Tom Adams
Brooke
Elmer Payne
Sweetwater
Maurice Crawford
Wichita Falls Eoint
John Pinson
Stamford Club
Cobb Named Assistant Secretary Treasurer at Stamford Credit
R C Cobb of Haskell was named assistant secretary treasurer of the Stamford Production Credit Association at a Feb 11 board meeting in Stamford. He joined the association in 1929 and after service in Europe returned to work in the Haskell office before moving to Stamford with his family after the school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Cobb
Stamford
Stamford Production Credit Association
R. C. Cobb of
Haskell
Aan
Get Identification Before Cashing Checks
Justice of the Peace Willard McKimmon warned this week to require legitimate identification when cashing checks for strangers. Stamford has seen several bad checks lately, and proper ID helps trace the offender. honest check cashers will not object to showing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
Willard McKimmon
Stamford
McKimmon
Pierian Club Expands Scholarships and Donations
The Pierian Club contributes to multiple scholarships this year including the Indian Latin American and First District funds with five dollar gifts. Members also donated to the Penny Art and Musical Penny funds at the Thursday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierian Club
First District
Mrs N W Jones Undergoes Surgery at Stamford Sanitarium
Mrs N W Jones underwent a surgical procedure at the Stamford Sanitarium on Wednesday morning February 9. The report notes her condition following the operation and expresses best wishes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Jones
Stamford Sanitarium
Committee Named To Plan Sunrise Easter Service
Plans for the annual Sunrise Easter pageant sponsored by the Woman's Forum are under way. A three club committee led by Ni Hi G Andrews Jr and others will organize clubhouse plans, park improvements, and playground equipment for Lake Park. The executive board met at Miss Irene Stewart's home with members from the Piehen, Music, and Business and Professional Women's clubs in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's For. Cm
C. T. Dodson
Miss Stewart
Rt Wason
Edgar Quade
James High
Olive
Rozella Veaze
Lake Park
Dodson
Walker
Mmanarcer
Park Board
Executiv
Tham
Rozella Veazey
Business and
Professi
Women’s Club
Bo Gas
Lynn Johnson
Oliver Dougie
Sarah Ikispeth
Music Club
Fran's
Irene Stewart Wins First in Eyes to the Future Contest
Irene Stewart won first place in the Eyes to the Future contest by identifying and classifying the men and women in the full page cartoon from the February 3 American. Second place went to Mrs F N Bailey, third to Mrs Bo Reid, and fourth to Mrs Ry Moritz with prize checks of 10 7 and 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Stewart
F. N. Bailey
Bo Reid
Ry Moritz
Stam
Stamford
City-Wide Religious Survey Planned
The Ministerial Alliance sponsors a city wide religious survey on Sunday February 7 directed by Rev Byron Bryant of the First Baptist Church. Volunteer workers from each church will meet at St Johns Methodist Church after lunch to begin the survey with Stamford residents urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Alliance
Nat's Cate
Byron Bryant
First Baptist Church
St. John's Methodist Church
Stamford
Stamford Seniors Sell American Subscriptions for Trip
Stamford High School seniors and others sell American subscriptions to raise funds for their senior trip. They offer 40 percent commission on new subscriptions and 30 percent on renewals, with many named senior class members and other participants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Stamford American
Jimmy Alexander
R. A. Anders
Jimmy Arledge
Bethel Baid
Leslie E. Baitz
Altus Lou Berry
Dickey Bouchett
Lonnie Bounds
Alton Clem
Charles Coody
Wayne Cox
Farnest
Lee Davis
Jody R. Davis
Paul Foster
Ray Dean Gressett
Robert L. Harrison
Mike C. Hiert
Jimy Hghfield
Gene Isingre
Dale Hull
Bobby C Jones
Lex Kelley
Douglas Kendrick
Billy Macon
John Markham
Charles Marshall
Granville
Rural Letter Carriers To Meet In Stamford Next Tuesday
Thirty third annual meeting of the Rural Letter Carriers Association will be held in Stamford Tuesday February 22. Officers will be elected and delegates named to state conventions. The Auxiliary also meets with leaders from Jones Haskell Fisher Stonewall Shackelford and Kent counties in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Letter Carriers Association
Stamford
Letter Carriers Association
Jones
Haskell
Fisher
Stonewall
Shackelford
Kent
Walter Merriman
Throckmorton
Johnny Pierce
Revival to Be Led by Rev Katherine Byrd at Foursquare Church
Former Stamford youth director Rev Katherine Byrd now leads Rochester Foursquare Church with her husband Alton Byrd. Revival starts Sunday Feb 20 with daily services at 7 30 p m Special music led by Billie Ruth Right and an open invitation to all community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Byrd
Foursquare Church
Stamford Four Square Church
Stamford
Evangelist
Four Square
Rochester
Alton Byrd
H. H. Harwell
Billie Rut! Right
Two Organ Pupils to Hear Eminent Violinist at TCU
Rae Haynes and Dickey Bouchett will travel to Fort Worth to hear Jean Demisseux of Paris perform at Texas Christian University. They will also play the four-manual Moller organ at TCU Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Phy
Rae Haynes
Dickey Bouchett
Fort Worth
Jeanne Demisseux
Paris
France
Texas Christian University
TCU
State VP to Speak at Hanford Club Meeting
Mrs Addie V Payne Colorado City state vice president of the Business and Professional Women clubs will speak at the Hanford BPW Club meeting Thursday night February 17 She will recount a Hawaii trip made last summer invited by the Navy for her work as chairman of the education and vocation committee of the Colorado City Club The international relations committee led by Mrs L E Wofford organized the program and all BPW members were invited to attend with reservations due before noon Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie V. Payne
Coloreco City
Business and
Professional Women's Clubs
Thehanford
L. E. Wofford
J. C. Coleman
A. J. McCann
Fan
Johnny Brown Hosts Magic Show for Postal Workers
Johnny Brown entertained the Brazos Valley Postal Association at a Tuesday night meeting in the Stamford Post office civil service room. Hosts included E. B. Britton and Stamford postal employees. pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Brown
Stamford i
Brazos Valley Postal Association
Stamford
Samford Postal
E. B. Britton
Pete Beecher
Goree
Vic
D. R. Wardsworth
O Brien
Weinert
Muny
Knox City
Old Glory
Rule
Roenester
Haskell
Knox
Founders Day Tea Hosted by PTA Council
The PTA Council hosts its annual Founders Day tea on Thursday at 4 PM in the home economics cottage. A silver offering will be taken. The program honors past PTA presidents from Stamford with five year groups introduced. attendees are asked to wear period-appropriate dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association Council
PTA
Stamford
Merchants Push Plan for Extra Parking on Square
More than 29 merchants met with City Manager Harry Steen to urge council action on added parking on the Square. The State Highway Department proposed reducing park space for a large angle lot. initial city cost was about 15 000 dollars, but recent estimates suggest a lower figure. The plan was shown and favored, but no action was taken amid budget concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Raer- Will
State Highwet
Issien
Harry Steenson
Jake Roberts
Abilene
W. B. Harrison
John Reese
Steve Bennett
Rotary Banquet Speaker Dr Dick OBrien To Talk
Dr Dick OBrien pastor of the First Baptist Church of Big Spring will speak at Stamford Rotary clubs annual ladies night banquet Tuesday at the Country Club. The event marks the fiftieth year of Rotary International with widows of former Rotarians as special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick O'Brien
First Baptist Church of
Big Spring
Stamford Rotary Club
Country Club
Rotary International
March of Dimes Drive Reaches $9202 in Jones County
March of Dimes collections in Jones County total $9 202 12 with praise for contributors. Stamford reports $3002 31 led by Wade Watts, Camp Fire group gift helps surpass 3000, and Hamlin adds about 2500. Other communities including Bethel Lutheran Ericksdahl Hawley Hodges Nugent and Nicnda contribute amounts totaling the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Stamford
Wade Watts
Otyokwa
B. d. Barnett
Watts
Hamlin
Watts Learned
An Sons
Bethel Lutheran Church
Ericksdahl
Hawley
Hodges
Noodie Horn
Truby Rinar Treders
Nugent
Nic Nda
Scout Banquet Reviews Stamford Boy Scout Activities
A Thursday night banquet at the Stamford Country Club honored 140 attendees including cubs scouts explorers leaders and families. Speakers highlighted Pack 41 Camp Tonkawa Canada Canoe trip and Philmont Ranch with awards to units and commendations to Troop 40 St John’s Methodist Church and Pack 41 Reynolds PTA. Exhibits marked the 45th birthday of scouting with handcraft displays before the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Country Club
Cubs
Scouts Explorers
Jerry Boles
Central Presbyterian Church
W. M. Blackburn
Den
Weldon Walker
Wilber Cox
Monroe Young
Stamford
Bob Jayne
Tonkawa
Lily Blackburn Abou
Canada
Marvin Hinds
Philmont Ranch
Hinds
Welder
Walker
Rae Eastland
Warren Albert
Henry McGinty
Chisholm Trail Area
The
Reynolds Pta
Stanley McKeever
Weldon Wal
Ker
H. B. Thompson
Ernest Cowger
W. B. Harrison
I. A. (Burr) Russell
Troup
St. John’s Methodist Church
L. & Millson, Jr
Exchange Club
Chas. Hewitt
Rotary Club
Warren Alberts
Explorer
Exchange
May Family Returns From Mobile Visit After Ill Brother
Mr and Mrs J C May returned Monday night after ten days away They went to Mobile Alabama to see Mr May s brother L W May who is seriously ill and underwent surgery They traveled back through Dallas and visited other daughters Mrs Jean May and Mrs C J Parker and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C May
Mobile
Ala
Mr. May
L. W. May
Dallas
Df Jean May
C J. Parker
Latin American GI Forum Organized in Stamford
A Latin American GI Forum is formed in Stamford and will meet weekly at 7 30 p.m. at the Paul Acosta residence or designated places. Wichita Falls members Ray Gonzales Jesus Espitia and Sirilo Martinez helped organize. Officers include Pete Vazquez president Paul Acosta vice president Cruz Alvarado secretary and Henry Estrada treasurer. A $6.99 collection funded records and materials. Others attending were Escondedo Emilio Angel Santos Diaz Fred Acosta and Fusebio Castaneda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GI Forum
Stamford
Paul Acosta
Wichita Falls
Ray Gonzales
Jesus Espitia
Sirilo Martinez
Chiirmen
Pete Vaquez
Cruz ¢ Alvarado
Henry Estrada
BR. Escobedo
Emilio Angel
Santos Diaz
Fred Acosta
Fusebio Castaneda
Soldier Edward M Wolsch Arrives Home After Nine Months
Edward M Wolsch son of Mr and Mrs Emil Wolsch of Rul returned home Saturday February 12 after spending nine months in Permison Germany serving as an MP. He has received his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M Wo'sch
Emil Wolsch
Rul
Permison
Germany
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Dallas Insurance
Lueders
Be “Community Partnership, Unlimited
Throgmorton
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Shreveport
Louisiana
Pierians Select
Ee Wolf
Hiram Olson
Rotary
Harry Lee Haynes
Meic
Rola Ue Pre
Jlan
Lore
Ceraldine Hewitt
Billie Ruth Kight
Zoanne Lindsey
Jane Martin
Dorene McAlister
Frances MccAnear
Sue Ann McKnight
Glynn Medlin
Judy Metz
Nena Moreno
Minnie Mullins
Leona Musil
Letha Scot
Sandra Seay
Joyce Swift
Ann
Lke
Fay Alke
Betty Upshaw
Frances Vasek
Betty Lou Vinson
Wanda White
State
PTA Council
Herman Cox
Garth McCallum
Stanley Me ™Eever
Hiomer Scott
Ted Myers Reynolds
O. B. Boone
ATTTY
Kroipvimngly
Dick O’brien
March of Dimes
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