West Texas meeting draws 1550 at Stamford event
The twelfth annual Stamford Production Credit Association meeting gathered 1550 attendees from a wide West Texas area at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds last Friday. Bevan Rhea's musicians opened the program while J J F McCulloch presided over the business session with a financial report from secretary-treasurer J L Hill Jr and a director’s report from Lasater Hensley. Directors C G Burson and J Spurgeon Reeves were elected, and a nominating committee with county reps was named for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Production Credit Association
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds
West Texas
Bevan Rhea
J. JF. McCulloch
J. L. Hill, Jr
Lasater Hensley
Guthrie
C. G. Burson
Haskell
J. Spurgeon Reeves
Hawley
C. C. Kimmel
Spur
Dickens County
E. D. Weaver
Rule
Haskell County
C. B. Hutchinson
Munday
Knox County
W. L. Buckeley
Girard
Kent County
Clyde Grice
Old Glory
Stamford to Welcome Aerocade Visitors on Saturday
The Aero cade committee of the Fort Worth Aviation Exposition arrives at Stamford Municipal Airport at 10 am with Roy Arledge leading the welcome effort. L M Hardy will assist and serve coffee and doughnuts. About 30 to 40 planes from Fort Worth participate as A C Bishop invites Haskell Hamlin Anson and Rotan aviators to greet them. Mayor A C Humphrey will welcome the visitors with Arledge replying. The Aerocade makes its second stop on the fifth and final tour, after a brief Mineral Wells halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Arledge
Texas Private Flyers Association
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
L. M. Hardy
Good Will
A. C. Bishop
Haskell, Hamlin
Anson
Rotan
Stamford
Fort Worth
A. C. Humphrey
Mineral Wells
Stamford Grocer Dies After Stroke
Bythell Haynes Baird 79 a Stamford merchant since 1919 died last Friday at 2 am at the family home after a stroke following months of ill health. Funeral at St John s Methodist Church with burial in Highland Cemetery. Survived by wife Martha Viola Rogers three sons Reginald Knox Valiant and daughter Miss Maye Belle Baird. six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bythell Haynes Baird
Stamford
St. John’s Methodist Church
J. ©. Quattlebaum
S. H. Young
Highland Cemetery
Kinney
Harp
Mr. Baird
Salado
Texas
Martha Viola Rogers
Pitcoke
West Texas
Roscoe
Sweetwater
Harkins
Bairds
Ann Zachery
Los Angeles
Mac Belle Baird
Valiant Baird
Houston
Janice Baird
San Antonio
Martha Jo Baird
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Major Norris Russell and Wife Visit Here
Maj Norris Russell and wife Nancy Harrison visit, with Mr and Mrs A Ru and Mr and Mrs W Bee present. Russell on terminal leave expiring April 20 after 40 years in the Air Forces. He was separated from the service at San Antonio last Thursday after duty in Enid Oklahoma and service in England and the European theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Russell
Vierlinge the Ants
Kb. A. Ru
W. B.ee
Russell
San Antonio
Enid
Okla
Air Forces
England
Nancy Harrison
National Advisor of Camp Fire Girls Will Visit Area
National field advisor Claire Barricks plans regional visit from February 25 to March 5 for town committee and leaders training. Training sessions proceed in Knox City Anson Stamford and nearby towns with multiple local leaders and officers attending. The Camp Fire office at the Youth Center remains open Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Barricks
Camp Fire Girls, Inc
West Texas
Fred Stockdale
Knox City
Horizon Club
George Zachary
Anson
Blue Bird
Corine Moller
North Central Texas Area Council
Stamford
Homer Scott
J. M. Ashcroft
Earl Cotten
Tom Bunkley
Harold Lipe
Sam Baim
Grady Morris
Bob Herren
Joe Smith
Hamlin
Plumlee Seeks Jones County Commissioner Post
Avoca resident Raymond F. Plumlee announces candidacy for Precinct No. 2 commissioner of Jones County. He has lived in the county about 26 years and is currently involved in dirt road construction. A formal statement will be released at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Plumlee
Avoca
Jones County
Plumlee
Garrett Announces Candidacy for Jones County Judge
Roger Q. Garrett Jr. announced this week his bid for Jones County judge. A recent Army discharge, Garrett was born in Jones county and resides in Angon. A formal statement will follow at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Q. Garrett, Jr
Jones County
Mr. Garrett
Angon
Seaman Rufu Phillips Home On 40 Day Leave
Rufu Phillips first class seaman and son of Mr and Mrs R K Phillips is home on a 40 day re enlistment leave. A 1945 Stamford high school graduate, he re enlisted in the navy for two years after entering service last May and being stationed on Saipan. He will report to Dallas after his leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufu Phillips
R. K. Phillips
Phillips
Stamford High School
Navy
Saipan
Dallas
Women Still Want Nylons Finds Demand Surges
W D Dubie, manager of the J C Penney store, reports nylon hose back on sale after advertising a Friday sale. Women crowded the shop from noon onward, overflowing the balcony and downstairs, shutting other business in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubie
Stamford
W. D. Dubie
J.C. Penney
Quota Exceeded in Old Clothes Drive
The house to house collection of clothing bedding and shoes by Tex a State Guard and local Boy Scout troops on Friday February 15 in Stamford surpassed its target. Clothings were packed and shipped to the Fort Worth central depot for use by needy people in Europe and the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Guard
Stamford
A. C. Bishop
Fort Worth Central
Europe
South Pacific
Boy Scouts
West Texas Utilities Co
A. L. Foster
Odis Jones
Jack Arledge
Clyde Rappe
Grand Theater
Henry Miller
W. D. Hatfield
Lawrence Webb
Milton Rhodes
Westfall Motor Co
Gilbert Cobb
Booty Daughtry
Cash Wiseman
Charles Gay
Injury on first day of civilian job near Lubbock
Neal Brigham on his way to work in Lubbock sustains severe abdominal injuries when his motorcycle is hit by a car on Tuesday. His cousin Tom Woodson is unhurt. Brigham, recently discharged, had begun a civil service job at the Lubbock air base and was transported to Lubbock General for surgery and penicillin. Parents H F Brigham are en route. Recovery timeline unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Brigham
Neal
Lubbock
Brigham
Tom Woodson
Briham
H. F. Brigham
New Hope
Perrinfield
Sherman
Sister of Mrs. J. B. Smith Dies in California
Elizabeth Whitwill of Redonda Beach California sister of Mrs. J. B. Smith dies February 10 after heart attack following surgery. Survived by two daughters and a brother Walter Dowling of Santa Barbara California, no son in Japan. Funeral delayed to February 23 for son's arrival.
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Elizabeth Whitwill
Redonda Beach
Calif
J. B. Smith
Wan Etriken
Smith
Daus Thtere
Japan
Walter Dowling
Santa Barbara
Former Resident Dies in Houston Home
J. C. Davis died February 12 in Houston at the home of his daughter Mrs. M. F. E. Allison. Allison was the former Denzil Davie. Mrs. Davis had also lived in Ireland Texas and both were longtime residents with many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davis
Houston
M. FE. Allison
Allison
Denzil Davie
Davis
Ireland
Texas
Separation Notice for Cpl Edgar W Boedeker
Cpl Edgar W Boedeker of Stamford is separated from the Army Air Forces at the San Antonio district AAF Personnel Distribution Command.
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Cpl
Edgar W. Boedeker
Stamford
Army Air Forces
San Antonio
AAF Personnel Distribution Command
Stamford Red Cross Drive names chairmen for 1946 campaign
John S. Reese公布1946年的红十字会基金筹款计划中各专组和商业区主席名单。列出学校、城政、医院、墨西哥裔、黑人、各公司及农村等领域主席及商务区分组负责人。居民区募集工作者及其配偶将于2月26日于德克萨斯牛仔节场地的木屋集会，参加烧烤晚宴和前期会。
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Red Cross
Reese
Stamford Legionnaires Attend 17th District Meet in Rising Star
More than 26 members from the Stamford American Legion post and Auxiliary joined the 17th District convention at Rising Star last weekend. About 400 registered for the session with speakers including Herman G. Nami and Henry Teubel. Jack Dews resigned as vice commander. W. A. Beene elected to succeed him. Readers from Stamford listed among those who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American Legion
Risingtar
J. R. Gleaton
Starrd
Herman G. Nami
Henry Teubel
Ima Jennings
Sth
Jack Dews
Mineral Wells
W. A. Beene
Stephenville
Paul Stanley
Guy R. King
W. J. Buie
John Cannon
C. B. Smith
Roy Duke
KE. C. Jeanes
Dudley Duncan
Louise Pingle
Valentine Bland
John Dobyns
Ted Miles
Jess Calhoun
Legion
Anson and Hamlin
American Legion
C. R. Taylor
C. K B. Smith
Stamford
Rising Star
Look Review Set at Lueders February 28
Mrs Lou Williams Povnce will re view James Street s The Gaunt let at a silver tea to be held at the Lueders Methodist Church February 25 at 2 30 pam The Gauntlet is a story of a young minister s struggle between spiritual integrity and his desire for success Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Williams Povnce
James Street
Lueders Methodist Church
Adams and Clem Families Share Stamford News
Aubrey Adams of Adams and Smith Clover Farm Grocery returns to Stamford after serving in the air forces and resuming work in the estate. Mr and Mrs Clem of Fort Worth announce the birth of daughter Sandra Kay last week. Nannie Belle Sandefur is her mother. Mrs Sandefur visited before returning last week.
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Aubrey Adams
Adams and Smith Clover Farm
Kay
Stamford
Air Forces
FT. Clem
Fort Worth
Sandra Kay
Clem
Nannie Belle Sandefur
D. P. Sandefur
Sandefur
Visitors From Plainview Meet Smiths as Elizabeth Leaves
Mr and Mrs J B Smith hosted Dr and Mrs Caperton Pace and daughter Elizabeth of Plainview. Elizabeth departs soon to take a position in Illinois.
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J. B. Smith
Caperton Pace
Elizabeth
Plainview
Ilinois
Stamford Fat Stock Show Invitations Issued For March 2
Invitations were mailed to county agents in Jones Fisher Shackelford Haskell Taylor and Stonewall counties and area ag teachers for the Stamford Fat Stock Show to be held March 2 at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. Premiums total 204.50 with divisions for fat steer milk fed hog and related classes. N O Stanley and A C Bishop oversee entries with Bland Harrison as superintendent fat hog entries by PB P Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Jones, Fisher, Shackelford
Haskell
Taylor
PB. P. Davenport
N. O. Stanley
Jones County
A. C. Bishop
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford Plans Special Day at Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
A large Stamford delegation led by W. G. Swenson and L. M. Hardy will attend the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show on Saturday March 9 designated Stamford day. Tickets are reserved for the group. Stamford hat bands will be worn. chamber of commerce handles tickets and information.
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Here
Stamford
W. G. Swenson
L. M. Hardy
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
The
Chamber
Legion To Close Membership Drive With Chicken Barbecue
Hart-Masters American Legion post hosts a Monday 7 30 barbecue at the Cowboy Reunion grounds to wrap up a membership drive. O L Henry and Paul Stanley head winning and losing teams with C B Smith assisting. Alexander-Jackson Post 100A Stamford to prepare and serve.
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Legion
Hart-Masters American Legion Post
Cowboy Reunion Grounds
O. L. Henry
Paul Stanley
C. B. Smith
Alexander-Jackson Post
Stamford
American Legion
Imation
Hart-Masters Pe
Bernard and Johnny Bryant First Father And Son Team in History of Rotary Club
The Stamford Rotary Club admitted Johnny Bryant as a member making him the first father and son duo in club history joining his father Bernard Bryant who has 25 years as a Rotarian and is a past district governor. Swidresa supported growth while A C Bishop outlined plans for Stamford day activities and the Fat Stock show in Fort Worth. Visitors included Bill Blakney Louie Hardy Rev C L Thomas Pat Simmons Charles Sorrell Vic Behrens and Brad Rowland Junior Rotarian.
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Bernard and
Johnny Bryant
Rotary Club
Stamford Rotary Club
Bernard Bryant
Johnny
Ling Roterian
Swidresa
A. C. Bishop
Fort Worth
Stamford
Bill Blakney
Abilene
Louie Hardy
C. L
Thomas
Pat Simmons
Charles Sorrell
Navy
Vic Behrens
Brad Rowland
Bradys Move to Garage Apartment on Wells Avenue
Mr and Mrs J K Brady moved Thursday from their residence at the garage apartment on 1005 East Wells Avenue to the across the street. They plan to build on the lot later. The vacating home was sold by R B Spencer and Co to Tom Houghston manager of the Hamlin oil mill, who will reside here and commute to Hamlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Brady
East Wells Avenue
R. B. Spencer and Company
Tom Houghston
Abilene
Hamlin
Juniors Present Three One-Act Plays Tonight
Three one act plays will be presented tonight in the high school auditorium by members of the junior class. Mrs. Tony Felon directed the productions Nobody Sleeps Never Mind the Baby and Summer Comes to the Diamond O.
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Tony Felon
Diamond O
Rainfall Totals Reported After Sunday Showers
Rainfall totaling 0.88 inches fell here Sunday afternoon and evening with several hard showers and general coverage. Delegates attending the district convention Rising Star will receive reports Monday night at the Legion auxiliary meeting. The session, led by the president, begins at o o'clock and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Home Economics Club Names New Officers
The Home Economics Club met on Tuesday February 12 at the home economics cottage directed by Mrs Langford and Misa Rowell. Officers elected were President Gladys Musil Vice President Peggy Dell Gamb lin Secretary Frances Thomas Treasurer Wanell Bolding Reporter Mary Jean Keen Pianist Barbara Cannon Song leader Dorothy Moore Historian Lillie Masi. Three new members Mary Frances Mickter Low Jean King Joyce Sanders joined the 12 present.
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Tie Home Economics Club
Home Economics
World Day of Prayer Observed At First Presbyterian
The World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday at the First Presbyterian church with the theme The Things That Make For Our Peace. The program begins at 3 pm and is sponsored by the United Council of Church Women as part of the first Friday in Lent observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
United Council of Church Women
Roy Arledge Named Country Club Head
Roy Arledge was named president of the Stamford Country Club at a Thursday night clubhouse meeting. He will succeed Clyde Westfall. A. C. Humphrey was named vice president and George Rellins secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Arledge
Stamford Country Club
Clyde Westfall
A. C. Humphrey
George Rellins
Political rivals invade small town during district convention
Rising star district American Legion convention drew attention as two congressional candidates, Ted Miles of Stamford and William Blanton of Albany, descended on the small town from opposite ends, campaigning in stores and examining each other’s posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Congress
Ted Miles
Stamford
Brithely
William Blanton
Albany
Pack R. Bettis Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack
Pack R. Bettis aged 69, longtime Stamford resident and prominent rancher, died of a heart attack at Stamford Sanitarium after illness at home. Funeral held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the family residence with Rev. J. H. Hamblen officiating. Burial in Willow Cemetery at Haskell. Survived by wife Willie, daughter Gladys, son Paul R. Bettis, two granddaughters Marie and Marsha Suzanne Bettis, sister Mrs. Dora Bass, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack R. Bettis
Stamford
South Orient Street
J. H. Hamblen
Abilene
Willow
Haskell
Bill Bettis
Kinney Funeral Home
Mr. Bettis
First National Bank
Haskell County
Walnut Springs
Dandbridge
Tenn
Furmal
Guy Marshall
Robert Hutchinson
Willa Durant White
Fred Gray
Wardust
Morrow
C. M. Fratay Mham
W. B. Taylor
Southard
F. E. Hwuris
R. A Upshaw
George G . Ficournoy
A. G. Sander
Joun W. Neal
T. J Robbins
Knox City
R. M. Baldwin
Weinert
L. M. Kh
Rochester
G. Mullineaux
Joe Heater
Hlakell
Reverend Walker to Preach at Nazarene Church Sunday
Rev W B Walker district superintendent of the Nazarene church with offices in Abilene will preach Sunday night at 6 45 at the local Nazarene church. He is described as an experienced evangelist and a capable speaker by pastor Sam J King. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Welker
Nazarene Church
Abilene
Mr. Walker
Sam J. King
Poultry Technician to Demonstrate at Local Stores
W. C. Chatwell, poultry technician for Market Poultry and Egg Co., will give a demonstration Thursday February 2 at Evert's Red and White in Luefers and at Stamford's Produce House Mark 1. He will show methods of culling flocks and treating poultry digesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Chatwell
Market Poultry and Eeg Co
Evert
Luefers
Stamford
Mr. Chatwell
First Steps Taken In Harmon Park Improvement Plans
Efforts to improve Harmon Park began with plantings of evergreen shrub beds laid out by Mrs. J. C. High and California Creek Soil Conservation District. Planned next steps include further draining, a southeast hedge, and lighting. The park board, formed by representatives from local clubs and groups, met at the chamber of commerce and elected Roland Kelley president, John Cannon vice president, and A. C. Bishop secretary treasurer. The city council agreed to provide supervision and tools for drainage and landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Park
J. C. High
California Creek Soil Conservation District
Exchange
Rotary
Pierian
BEPW
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Roland Kelley
Exchange Club
John Cannon
A. C. Bishop
Training School Planned by Baptists in Anson
A Baptist Training Union school will be held at the First Baptist church March 3 through 7 with Miss Louise Villemain directing and Mrs. W. T. Gambill leading as director. Classes cover elementary to senior topics and include books by Mrs. Lester and Rev. Miles B. Hays. Anson hosts an Associational Training Union mass meeting led by Mr. Gambill and features local leaders and youth planning for April’s Youth Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. T. Gambill
Louise Villemain
C. M. Lester
John R. Nail
Joe
George Flournoy
Miles B. Hays
W. G. Morris
Anson
Aswiational Training Union
Jewel Austin
Garmbil
Gladys Hardy
Austin
Doris Raughton
Leeders
Remodeling Underway at Rite Theater Building
Remodeling of the old Rite theater on North Swenson Street is under way to convert it into a modern retail store. Co owners Mrs Walter McDaniel and Miss Sarah Hudepeth bought the building from Sanford Hodge. Architect is Canter of Abilene and general contractor is Cheadomex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rite Theater
Swenson Street
Walter McDaniel
McDaniel
Sarah Hudepeth
B and H Shop
Sanford Hodge
Canter! of
Abilene
Cheadomex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Production Credit Association
Stamford Grocer
Maj. Norris Russell
Jobef Co
Roger
Garrett
John S. Reese
Red Cross Fund
L. W. Johnson
R. K. Rowland
Dallas Southard
Lupe Escobedo
Henry Marsh
Rule-Jayton Company
C. M. Francis
Arledgefield
Louis Tackett
Telephone Company
Bertha Day
Joe E. Smith
C. B. Anderson
T. A. Upshaw
Bearl Cotten
Charlie Morrow
Ed Sorrell
K. K. Francis
Clay Beaver
Seth B. Cox
Bill Morrow
Ben Ray
George Oates
A. M. G. Swenson
Paul Summers
Jack McClendon
Perry Stigler
Clyde Rozelle
Roy Craig
Bearl Moore
Cleburne Huston
A. Kinney
W. G. Swensen
Look
Lueders
Bland Harrison
Pic Lamour
Graham Rotary Club
Bradys
Mary Frances Mickter
Low Jean King
Joyce Sanders
Country Club
Little Town
W. B. Walker
Baptists
Legion Hall
L. E. Millen, Jr
Eled
Marines Coast Guard
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