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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1945

Page

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Olir Man Onis Crawford Home After Pacific Service

Onis M. Crawford a Tech-4 radio operator and maintenance man with 27 months overseas in the South and Central Pacific is home for the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Crawford and relatives His wife of Hamlin joins the family group They visited Abilene Hanlin Haskell and Munday Stamford friends visit Crawford who grew up here He will report to Hot Springs Ark January 11 for 10 days rest and reassignment His brother Lieut Earl Crawford Navy pilot visited in Hawaii They spent a few days together Returning home for Christmas is a special treat for him.

Tech-4 Onis M. Crawford Sam Crawford Hamlin Abilene Hanlin Haskell Munday Stamford Crawford Hot Springs Ark South Pacific Southwest Pacific Central Pacific New Guinea Hawaii Lieut Earl Crawford Navy Lieut. Crawford

S Sgt Tunnell Returns Home From India After 15 Months

S Sgt James S Tunnell arrives on a 21 day furlough after 25 months in the armed forces and 15 months in India with the Tenth Air Force. He earned his first Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross, plus the Air Medal with Oak Leaf, for 48 combat missions and 451 flying hours with the Seventh Bombardment Group. He is a Stamford High School graduate class of 1941 and was a Stamford Flying School employee before enlisting.

James S. Tunnell Tenth Air Forces India Armed Forces Tunnell C. A. Tunnell Stamford Howard C. Davidson Tenth Air Force EAC Seventh Bombardment India-Burma Stamford High School Stamford Flying School

Doctors Gould express thanks to Fire Department

Drs. Q. D. and Beulah Gould publicly express grateful appreciation for the loyal and efficient service of the fire department during the recent fire at their property. The Gers in Am erican prints their message of thanks.

Stamford launches drive to keep men in war jobs

A Stamford community mobilization committee was formed to boost wartime employment. Employers will pledge to keep war workers on the job and persuade others into war work, with honor rolls to record signers and accepting workers. Scouts will help deliver pledge letters.

Stamford O. R. Rodden U. S. Employment Service Wat Manpower Commission Abilene A. C. Humphrey U. S. Employment Service Office Eddie Ikard Troop 41 Boy Scouts

Avoca Youth Pvt J A White Killed in Action in France

Pvt J A White age 19 of Avoca died in action in France on December 15 as war department notification confirms. He arrived in England then France after enlisting January 1944, served in heavy artillery before transferring to infantry to reach overseas earlier. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jesse A White and sisters Dorothy and Frances, with Frances recently having surgery. grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs H D White and Mrs G W Terry.

Pvt J. A. White Jesse A. White Avoca Actio France War Department Pvt. White England France Avoca High School Dorothy Frances Avoca’ High School Stamford Sanitarium H. D. White G. W. Terry Beeville

Lieut Earl Russell Promoted to Captain in Army Air Corps

Lieut Earl Russell advances from first lieutenant to captain after completing training at Pratt Kansas. He serves as first pilot on a B 29 and has departed for an unknown destination. His wife Martha Jane Bryant and son Rusty returned home from Pratt with him. His mother Mrs E A Russell joined him briefly in Pratt and then accompanied them back to Stamford.

Earl Russell Pratt Kans Martha Jane Bryant Rusty E. A. Russell Stamford

Bryant-Link Co Holds Annual Directors Meeting

Bryant-Link Co held its annual meeting of directors and managers in the City Cafe banquet room. Chesley Speck of Aspermont joined the board. all officers were re-elected. Present were R. B. Bryant Stamford. Geo. Link Spur. Guy Speck Carlsbad NM. Capt. W. J. Bryant VP. J. A. Smith Stamford secretary treasurer. Mrs. Swenson Davis assistant secretary. other directors include C. E. Coombes and H. G. Andrews.

Bryant-Link Comany Andh City Cafe Chesley Speck Aspermont R. B. Bryant Stamford Geo

Gordon Davis Installed as New Stamford Exchange Club President

Gordon Davis became president of the Stamford Exchange Club with Warren Cantrell as vice president and Richard Lane as secretary treasurer. The first meeting of the year featured music by the high school sextet and an address by City Fire Chief Dick Rowland, who discussed the department and its link to insurance rates.

Gordon Davis Stamford Exchange Club Dick Rowland Eva Jo Upshaw Martha Cagle Rowland Stamford Fire Department Stamford Texas Jimmie Ashcroft Warren Cantrell Richard Lane C. B. Anderson J. O. Norris Marvin Hinds Harmon Daffern Pat Sitton A. C. Foster E. Wedgeworth W. G Swenson Roy Arledgge Aubrey Foster Bob Eastus Clyde Westfail A. C. Humphrey Cecil Shamburge Grady Bowdry R. E. Johnson Joe Dick Giddens Wart Buster Otis Harbert

Funeral Service for N. D. Porter Held on Wednesday

Newell D. Porter, 80, died Monday at home after a month of illness. Funeral service was held Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Kinney Funeral Chapel with Rev. J O Quattlebaum officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Porter, born April 26 1864 in Burleson County, married Jessie Mae Collins in Cameron in 1898. He worked 42 years as a railway postal clerk, retired for years. Survived by wife, three daughters Lois Langford Hobbs NM Gaynelle Craig Corpus Christi and Jessie Porter Stamford. three sons Ell Porter Evansville IN Gerald Porter Denver CO Hubert Porter with UK Air Forces. stepson Conner Porter Arizona. brother R C Porter Los Angeles. sister Mrs P D Sanders Has kell. eight grandchildren. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.

Newell D. Porter Kinney J. O. Quattlebaum St. John’s Methodist Church Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Mr. Porter Burleson County Jessie Mae Collins Cameron Milam County Corsicana Wichita Falls Stamford Porter Spur Lois Langford Hobbs, N. Mex Gaynelle Craig Corpus Christi Jessie Porter Robert Newell Porter Evansville Ind Gerald M. Porter Denver Colo Hubert K. Porter Air Forces England Conner Porter Arizona R. C. Porter Los Angeles P. D. Sanders Haskell C. B. Smith G. L. Inglish P. C. Owen L. W. Johnson Clyde Langford Leslie Lareche E. G. Martin 7Be Lawson R. C. Thomas J. L. Rucker J. T. Brown R. B. Bryant J. A. Smith Byron Lewis S. D. Gay

Mrs Lee Walker Visits Dallas For Short Stay

Mrs Lee Walker spends a few weeks in Dallas for a brief visit staying with relatives and enjoying local sights during her trip.

Mrs. Lee Walker Dallas

Globe Aircraft proposes statewide Texas feeder air service

The Community Air Service plan by Globe Aircraft Corp outlines a 48-city Texas feeder network totaling 2.33 million urban residents. It would span 4,299 route miles, with 12 daily flights across six routes from Fort Worth and San Antonio, linking to eight major airlines and operating in daylight using twin engine Beechcraft aircraft. A CAB hearing is set for January 31 in Fort Worth.

Texas Community Air Service Globe Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth San Antonio Houston Air Transport Division CAS Ardmore Fugo Okla Lake Charles la. Fort Worth Gainesville Wichita Falls Vernon Childress Plainview Lubbock Sweetwater Stamford Breckenridge Greenville Longview Kilgore Marshall Texarkana Paris Hugo Sherman Denison Brownwood Temple Bryan Lufkin Nacogdoches Palestine Corsicana Yoakum Victoria Beeville Kingsville McAllen Laredo Eagle Pass Crystal City San Marcos Austin San Angelo Pecos Alpine Marfa Dryden del Rio Uvalde Galveston Port Arthur Beaumont Huntsville Corpus Christi Palacios Freeport Big Bend National Park Houss John Kennedy R. W. Cantwell Globe Civil Aeronautics Board Oklahoma

Same Directors Elected by Banks in Stamford

Stockholders meetings in Stamford saw both banks re elect their boards. First National Bank directors: Upshaw Swenson Swenson Scott Carothers Keese Smith. Officers re elected: Upshaw president Markham vice president Keese cashier Upshaw Jr assistant cashier. Stamford State Bank directors: Bettis Bunkley Francis Southard Morrow. Officers: Morrow president Bunkley Francis vice presidents Markham cashier Rice Jr assistant cashier.

Stamford First National Bank T. A. Upshaw A. J Swenson W. G. Swenson W. W Scott G. C. Carothers E. G. Keese G. J. Smith Charles Markham Tom Upshaw, Jr The Stamford State Bank P. R. Bettis BE P Bunkley C. M. Francis Dallas Southard Frank Morrow Bunkley Mr. Francis Clay Markham John R. Rice

Major Henry Bell Safe and Well Confirmed

Major Henry Bell was found and reported well and safe after a telegram from the War Department indicated he had been missing in Belgium since December 22. Mrs. Henry Bell formerly Katherine McDaniel announced the good news on Tuesday night.

Henry Bell Katherine McDaniel Major Henry Bell War Department Belgium

Rotary Governor to Visit Here Tuesday

The Rotary Club of Stamford will welcome Dr Harris Cook governor of the 127th Rotary District which includes 54 clubs in Northwest Texas next Tuesday. He is a professor of education and Deaf at West Texas State College and active in Canyon civic church affairs. He serves as Canyon Independent School Board president and is married to Ruby with one son Joe.

Rotary Club of Stamford Harris Cook Rotary International Northwest Texas West Texas State College Canyon Leith Lubbock Chicago Hill Canyon Independent School Board Canyon Chamber of Commerce Baptist Church Ruby Rotary Ann Joe Americas Australia Ceylon China England Finland India Kenya New Zealand Northern Ireland Sweden Switzerland Union of South Africa

Private Alfred Berry visit at Camp Crowder home

Pvt Alfred Berry stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri spent a few days this week with his wife his parents and other family members.

Pvt Alfred Berry Camp Crowder, Mo

Stamford Mill and Elevator Sold to Cecil and Fred Gray

Stamford Mill and Elevator, one of Stamford's oldest businesses, has been sold by W. W. Scott to Cecil and Fred Gray. Plans indicate E. G. Reese and R. C. Ricks will join the Gray brothers. The mill, established in 1900 as Pioneer Flour Mill, became Stamford Mill and Elevator after Wieser interests purchased it in 1906. W. W. Scott managed until the sale, with no current plans announced.

Stamford Mill and Elevator Stamford W. W Scott Cecil Gray Fred Gray Mr. Scott E. G. Reese R. C. Ricks Gray Brothers Albany W. C. Lee Pioneer Flour Mill Stamford Mill and Elevator Company Wieser Hico Lee J. van Steinwyck Jim Scott W. W. Scott W W Scott

1945 Officials Installed by Methodist WSCS

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist Church installed new officers headed by Mrs. J. F. McCulloch after the Sunday service. Rev. J. O. Quattlebaum presented symbolic gavels and baskets to officers as part of the ceremony. Twenty five members attended the pledge service the following Monday with the theme The Open Door.

J. F. McCulloch Woman's Society of Chrstian St. John’s Methodist Church J. O. Quattlebaum Elizabeth Young W.S.C.S Travis Bouchett F. E. Upshaw Hollis Haynes J. B

C of C Banquet Set With Noted Speakers

Prof Jackson and Dick OBrien on C of C program as the annual Board of City Development banquet is scheduled for Thursday night February The event will feature Dr R E Jackson of Texas State College for Women Denton as the main speaker Rev P D OBrien former pastor now at Big Spring will serve as master of ceremonies Camp Burkelley talent is being lined up for entertainment

Leavitt Elected President of Stamford Savings and Loan

W. C. Leavitt was elected president of the Stamford Federal Savings and Loan Association at a directors meeting following the annual shareholders session. He succeeds Cleburne Huston, who requested relief after four years. Swenson, Upshaw, Andrews, and other holdover directors remain, with Leavitt and Baird reelected to the board.

W. C. Leavitt Stamford Federal Savings & Loan Association Cleburne Huston W. G. Swenson C. F. Upshaw H. G. Andrews R. R. Baird Swenson, Upshaw Anderson, Huston L. W. Johnson

Camp Fire Drive For Funds Open Tuesday Kickoff Breakfast Planned

A Camp Fire Girls fundraising drive will begin Tuesday January 16 with a 9 30 a m kickoff breakfast at the City Cafe announced by J M Ashcroft financial chairman. Committees are named by division including Swenson Sitton Brady Moreland Humphrey Webb Gillean Reese Hassen Hinds Smith Eager Westfall Brown Corley Anders Thomas Jayton Cotton O Mill Holland Metz Pardue Johnson DeCosta and other leaders to solicit support for the campaign.

City Cafe J. M. Ashcroft Otho Gillean John Reese D. Hassen Marvin Hinds Joe Smith Cecil Eager Clyde Westfall Lloyd Brown H. H. Corley Fay Anders R. C. Thomas Jayton Cotton O

Exchange Club Banquet Set For January 19

The Stamford Exchange Club will hold its annual Ladies Night Banquet on Friday, January 19. Plans were approved at the Board of Control meeting last week. The program committee W. G. Swenson Roy Arledge and Red Wedgeworth promise a fine program featuring Camp Barkeley talent and a top after dinner speaker. The Exchange “Billy Goat” will appear to promote attendance and will be presented to the outstanding member. Wives are urged to encourage their husbands to attend each Friday on time.

Stamford Exchange Club Board of Control Comeposed W. G. Swenson Roy Arledge Red Wedgeworth Camp Barkeley Billy Goat

Kelley Installs Big Machine Shop

L. O. Kelley is installing a large machine shop on West Mee Harg avenue with two lathes a massive press and numerous smaller machines. The shop will move into a new adjoining building once finished while a concrete floor has already been laid. He also adds a blacksmith shop and expands welding and repair operations with oilfield industrial and farm machinery work planned.

L. O. Kelley Kelley

Lester District Scout Chairman Re elected At January Meeting

C. M. Lester of this city was re elected district chairman of Scouts at the annual meeting held January 4. Vice chairmen named were B. Connell of Anson and H. Carter of Hamlin.

C. M. Lester B. Connell Anson H. Carter Hamlin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Olir Onis Crawford Pacific Sgt Air Force James Thanka Fire Department Bryant-Link Co New President Exchange Club Rev A. G. Fitzgerald Hermleigh High School Supt. A.C. Bishop N. D. Porter Air Lines Sussock Aldine-Marfa Eaden Ae Breckenridge Bar Marcos San Antomi Getviie Eae Texarrana Fort Worth, Texas Globe Aircraft Rotary DR. Harris M, Cook Cecil and Stamford Mill & Elevator Company Methodist WSCS Prof Jackson Dick O’brien C. of C Leavitt Savings and Loan Association Exchange Club Lester District
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