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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1944

Page

8

The Miracle Of Morgans Creek at Grand Paramount

Paramount presents The Miracle Of Morgans Creek a comedy at the Grand with Eddie Bracken Bet Hutton Diana Lynn Hiam Demarest and Porter. The tale follows a small town girl after a dance with soldiers and a chandelier mishap leading to a suspected marriage the next morning.

Paramount Morgan's Creek Eddie Bracken Bet Hutton Diena Lynn Hiam Demarest Porter Weckten Preston Kurevs Hutton Swain Bracken Tex Diana Lynn Diana Eddie Preston Sturges

Old Acquaintance at Palace Theater Stars Hopkins and Davis

Miriam Hopkins and Bette Davis headline the Warner Bros drama Old Acquaintance at the Palace Theater for Tuesday to Thursday. The film, based on John Van Druten’s Broadway hit, reunites the stars with director Vincent Sherman and co-stars Gig Young John Loder and Dolores Moran.

Palace Theater Warner Bros Bette Davis Miriam Hempkins John van Druten Lenore Coffee Vincent Sherman Gig Young John Loder Dolores Moran Kit Mar

Millie Harland's Rise and Reckoning with Kit

A jealous novelist Millie Harland seeks to outshine her cordial friend Kit. Millie marries Preston and dominates as a best selling author while Kit stays loyal. Ten years later Millie tries to win Preston back. Kit plans to marry Rudd Kendall but helps Deirdre find happiness. The trio confronts past deceit as truths surface.

Ellie Drake Miriam Hopkins Kit Millie Siiencor Preston Deirdr Rudd Kendall Deirdre Rudd

War Veteran Files Candidacy for Jones County Tax Office

A long-time Jones county resident, a disabled war veteran announces for county tax assessor collector. He frames the race as a test of society’s regard for veterans and essential wartime work, noting family roots in Anson and Oak Grove, schooling through 1940, and service beginning in May 1942. He cites voluntary military service and clerical training.

Jones County G. W. Dixon Anson Frank Jesse Oak Grove George Funston Alton Corinth

Soldier Overcomes Injury Seeks Public Support

SGT. Gus Dixon writes from McCloskey General Hospital announcing successful adaptation after losing his right hand and learning to write with the left. He plans further conditioning at the Waco Annex, expects discharge by January 1, 1945, and asks for support based on faith and opportunity, not pity.

Waco McCloskey General Hospital Sgt Gus Dixon

Gifts Exchanged At Sewing Club Meeting Thursday

Mrs. W. J. Buie hosted the Needle and Thimble Club on the Thursday afternoon of last week. After sewing, "bigg sisters" were revealed with gifts, and ice cream and cake were served to 10 members. The previous meeting was hosted by Mrs. Lizzie Thompson with an ice course for 10 members.

W. J. Buie Needle and Thimble Club Bigg Sisters Lizzie Thompson

Friends announce LT TED MILES for State Senate district 24

The announcement states LT Ted Miles of the United States Army, a former successful businessman, is a candidate for State Senate in district 24. While in service he cannot campaign, so voters in the 12 counties must remember him at the polls.

Ted Miles United States Army State Senate

Ricks Enters NTAC Bob Ricks Enters NTAC

Bob Ricks son of Mr and Mrs R C Ricks left Saturday for Arlington to enter North Texas Agricultural College He was a member of the Stamford High School graduating class but could not remain for graduation exercises.

Ricks NTAC Bob Ricks R. C. Ricks Arington North Texas Agricultural College Bob Stamford High School

Grandson's Graduation Trip to Wichita Falls

Mrs J E Bounds and Mr and Mrs W M Mask traveled to Wichita Falls Wednesday for John Earl Witt's graduation from Wichita Falls High School. They expect to return home Sunday.

J. E. Bounds W. M. Mask Wichita Falls John Earl Witt Wichita Falls High School

Mrs Johns and Mrs Littlefield Entertain Tuesday

Mrs L L Johns and Mrs E B Littlefield Jr entertained with bridge Tuesday afternoon. Roses and larkspur were party flowers. In bridge games Mrs Paul Summers won high score prize and Mrs Syd Russell Jr cut prize. Refreshments were served to listed guests.

L. L. Johns E. B. Littlefield, Jr Paul Summers Syd Russell, Jr Lorene Cook Earl Reese R. C. Giles Bill Hatcher Oliver Smith Travis Bouchett John Pellazari Eddie Ikard James Lich Billy Dodd

The Apostle Review Planned by Mary Martha Class

Mrs. Walter Werner will review the book The Apostle for members of the Mary Martha Class at St John s Methodist Church with guests in the Brotherhood classroom Friday at 3 50 p m A nursery will be provided during the event. Hostesses are Mrs J H Rutherford Mrs Budley Raines and Mrs Milton Payne.

the Apostle Walter Werner Mary Martha St. John’s Methodist Church Brotherhood J. M. Ashcroft J. H. Rutherford Budley Raines Milton Payne

Niece of Mrs McNabb Dies in Car Crash

Mrs R E McNabb learned Sunday that her niece, who would have graduated high school Monday, was killed in a Saturday car accident.

R. E. McNabb

Bounds Returns Home From Stamford Sanitarium

R W Bounds who had been ill and treated at Stamford Sanitarium was moved to his family home on Sunday afternoon.

R. W. Bounds Stamford

Shirley Lareau Graduates From Vernon High School

Shirley Lareau, formerly a local student, graduates from Vernon High School this spring. Her completion marks the culmination of her years at the school and adds to the record of local graduates this season.

Shirley Lareau Vernon High School

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Bertie Lee Kelly

The family thanks all who offered kindness and sympathy after the loss of sister Mrs. Bertie Lee Kelly. W. W. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs W. S. Hughes express appreciation.

Bertie Lee Kelly W. W. Hughes W. S. Hughes

Teacher leaves Stamford for Dallas endowment program

Miss Bernice Caldwell, a Stamford High School teacher, will travel to Dallas this week to begin duties in the Baptist General Convention endowment program under Dr. J. W. Bruner. Her mother Mrs. W. E. Swanson will accompany her and reside at 5824 Anita, Dallas, Texas.

Bernice Caldwell Stamford High School Dallas Baptist General Convention J. W. Bruner W. E. Swanson Anita Texas

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