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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1938

Page

5

Forty Pupils Perfect Attendance In Stamford Public Schools

Forty pupils across Stamford Public Schools achieved perfect attendance for the year. Eight high school students, 16 from Moran Street School, and 16 from Reynolds Ward School logged no absences or tardies. Listed names span grades from first to seventh and include Alyeon Campbell and Janice Baird among high school honorees.

Stamford Reynolds Ward Moran Street Billy Ray Campbell Horace Maddox Allene Shanafelt Arbutus Profit Maybell McCafferty Peggy Weldon Ferrell Far Fare Billie Jean McGregor Jack McClendon Peggy Gray Mary Brannon Freda Culwell Ora Dell McCafferty Frank Shanafelt J. W. Averett Jeanett Neff Matilda Skiles Carolyn Wren Christene Chapman John McNabb Barbara Jo Williams Pradford Rowland Bobby Gean Gressett Mary Sue Culwell Janice Jackson John Culp Wayland Fuqua Joan Gill Corene Gregory Lee McCullough Robert McNabb Kitty Price Alyeon Campbell Coy Toney Janice Baird Richard Beaver Jamie Sandler Cora Lee Conner Betty Jo Summers Milburn

Where To Get What You Want In Stamford

A local advert list highlighting stores and services in Stamford. Businesses named include The United Food Store Gray Brus Grocery Thompson's Bakery Schwarz Dry Goods J C Penney Store Hassen Dry Goods Bryant Link Company Stamford Cleaning and Dye Works Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop The New Method Strauss Dry Goods Dairyland Creamery Nat Lindsey Drug Ford's Cafe Club Cafe Tommie Rector Kodak Leavitt The Jeweler Patterson's Barber Shop and The Stamford American, urging local patronage and community support.

Honor Rolls for Stamford Grade Schools Issued

Stamford Moran Street schools announce term honor rolls for 1937-38. A scholars: none among first list. B scholars include John Earl Anders and 14 others. Second Grade and Fourth Grade lists show multiple students with RB and A or B cards. Sixth Grade entries include numerous names across A and B cards. Principal C. M. Lester stated the full roster of scholarship recipients.

Moran Street C. M. Lester

Reynolds School Honor Roll and Scholarship Awards Noted

Reynolds Ward School announced sixty pupils earned honor and scholarship cards at term end. First Grade A and B scholars included Nadia Hassen Gladys Musil and others. third grade and fifth grade lists follow with A and B scholars and averages. Attend pen Reunion Lefevre family gathers in Rotan with 60 relatives and a 92% year old grandfather honored.

Reynolds Ward Willia V. Lyon Nadia Hassen Gladys Musil Carolyn Wren Jackie Arledge Billy Gilchrist Jerald Pendleton Bobby Tinsley James Murry Wilson Dorothy Adams Fareed Hassen Billie Mae Bagby Joan Black Patsy Sue Capps Bill Cannon Jerry Ann Carter Betty Jane Davis Tommy Elliott Mary Catherine Graham Charles Miller Wyndell Morgan Charles Norman Jerry Ottigger Jeannine Spoonts Newt Lefevre Lefevre Rotan Mr. Lefevre Mamie Hudson J. M. Hudson Canton

Rockdale hosts all day singing convention at church

Rockdale Baptist Church will host a full day singing convention on Sunday June 5 announced by John Ivy. Dinner will be served at noon and many out of county singers are expected. All are invited.

Rockdale Rockdale Baptist Church John Ivy

Picnic in the lawn at Mrs. Lucile Smith's home

The Dovens Class of St. John's Methodist Church plans a lawn picnic at 611 South Vassar Street on Tuesday night June 7 at 7 o clock. All class members are invited.

St. John’s Methodist Church Lucile Smith South Vassar Street

Melvin Boedeker Tops Track Standings At Texas Colleges

Melvin Boedeker, junior at Howard Payne College Brownwood, won the high-point trophy in the Texas colleges track conference this spring. He returns to Stamford after the event, while local notices mention church class meetings and visits from relatives and friends in Spur Hobby New Mexico and Hobbs New Mexico.

Melvin Texas Colleges Melvin Boedeker Howard Payne College Brownwood Stamford Lee Dewees Spur Mis Loie Camp Mr. Camp Hobby New Mexico Camp

Joel Johnson Leads Fidelity Insurance Salesmen for Month

Joel Johnson of Stamford topped Fidelity Life Insurance Company sales for April, leading the state. Johnson has been an agent since September 1, 1937.

Joel Johnson Fidelity Insurance Fidelity Life Insurance Company Stamford Johnson Mr. Johnson

Mark Adair Buys Former S and H Store

Mark Adair who has been manager of the S and H Department store bought the store this week and plans to re open it in the future.

Mark Adair S. and H. Department Store

Von G Woltz Opens New Cafe in Avoca

Don G. Wolts formerly of Breckenridge opens the Club Cafe in Avoca Thursday morning. The Williams building hosts the revamped cafe. Wolts is an experienced cafe man and brother of Seth P. Wolts, manager of the Acme Lumber Company in Avoca.

Don G. Wolts Breckenridge Club Cafe Avoca Williams Building Mr. Wolts Seth P. Wolts Acme Lumber Company

Sue Morrow to Graduate from University of Texas

Misa Sue Morrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Morrow of Stamford will graduate from the University of Texas on June 6. She has been active in campus activities and light operas, named a Bluebonnet belle for two years, and is a member of a sorority. She will receive the Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. The Morrows will travel to Austin for commencement activities.

Misa Sue Morrow Frank Morrow Stamford Univerene Pesas Sue acuiVions Rae

Gardner Receives Medical Degree in Galveston

Robert A. Gardner earned his medical degree from the State Medical College in Galveston on Tuesday May 31. His mother Mrs K A Gardner and sister Mrs Milton Payne traveled to Galveston earlier in the week to attend the graduation exercises. Gardner will begin internship at Jefferson Davis Hospital in Galveston.

Robert A. Gardner State Medical College Galveston K. A. Gardner Milton Payne Gardner Jefferson Davis Hospital Ston

Martha Mary Class party at St Joo Methodial Church

The Mary Martha Class of St Joo's Methodial Church held a Tuesday afternoon social at Mrs. David Bennett's home with Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Bill Terry, and Mea FW Pauling as hostesses. This wrap up summer meetings. a donation was passed by Mrs. B A Reed. Kathryne Spencer played two accordion numbers. A white elephant sale provided fun and a small treasury boost. Strawberry ice cream and angel food cake were served. corsages of jack pur were favors for 18 guests.

Mary Martha St. Joo's Methodial Church David Bennett Bennett Bill Terry Mea FW. Pauling Hoatesaes B.A. Reed Kathryne Spencer Jarkepur

Swimming Party for Sub-Deb Club at City Pool

Mieu Jessie Mae Dill hosted a Sub-Deb Club swimming party Monday at the municipal pool. Guests included Mrs RR A Gill and Mrs Dick O'Brien, followed by a buffet lunch near the pool. Attending members were Mary Ashburn, Orbyre An, Mary Louise Doss, Janice Buie, Tommie Faye Stell, Marie O'Brien, Keith Furrh, Francesa Prewit, Mary Fletcher, Mildred Collier and Jessie Mae Gill.

Mieu Jessie Mae Dill Mra A Gill Dick O'Brien Joses Mary Ashburn Orbyrean Mary Louise Doss Janice Buie Tommie Faye Stell Marie O'Brien Keith Furrh Francesa Prewit Mary Fletcher Mildred Coltier Jessie Mae Gill

Ellen Smith Circle study lesson at St John’s Church

The Ellen Smith Circle at St John’s Methodist Church met Monday afternoon for a study of What of This Moalem World taught by Mrs. F A Reed. The session started earlier than usual so members could attend the United Charities meeting.

Eilen Smith Ellen Smith St. John's Methodist Church Mra. F. A. Reed United Charities

NYA youths in Snyder assist grounds improvement

A group of National Youth Administration workers in Snyder contribute to improving local grounds. They participate in cleanup, planting, and maintenance activities under supervision, aiming to enhance community spaces and provide service opportunities for youth.

National Youth Administration Snyder

Scurry County Court Hows Plans Band Stand and Walkway

The court approves construction of a band stand and a concrete walkway along the tewalk area. Work aims to enhance public spaces and community gatherings in Scurry County.

Scurry County Tewalk

Also Mentioned on This Page

United Food Store Gray Brus Thompson’s Bakery L Schwarz Dry Goods J.C. Penney the People's Pride Hassen Dry Goods Bryant-Link Company Blue Bonnet Strauss Dry Goods Dairyland Creamery Nat Lindsey Ford's Tommie Rector Kodak Fame Leavitt Patterson's Barber Shop N. Swenson Street Stamford American Edd Lindsey John Earl Anders Eugene Burleson Billie Coe Virginia Bennett Gena Fay Clark Charlotte Johnson Victor Bute Jimmy Roy Gerald Dallas Iris Burleson Mary Jean Keen Mayme Pearl McGee Jonnie Frances Motes Mary Frances Ferrell Vesta Ferrell Joyce Warren Fowler Marietta Goad Mary Juanita Griggs Paula MacVaden Odell Anders Lois Caldwell Alvin Coe Beverly Ann Burleson Billie Sue Jones Tommy O’steen Dorothy Faye Samuels Delores Williams Walter Griggs Robert Ladd Lou Jean Bennett Mary Elizabeth Bounds Minnie Louise Crider Peggy van Harbert Helen Johnson Betty Leen McCafferty Spencer Billington Alton Coe Teddy McClung Carolyn Sue Abrams Ruby Mae Harper Carolyn Harris Camilla Morris Peggy Sitton Priscilla Burleson Audleyne Stell Mary Frances Lawmn Digby Crump Robert O’brien Aleene Browne Bonnie Moore Mildred Whittington Royce Ferrell Robert Howse Guy Pittman, Jr Barbara Sims Maybelle McCafferty Shirley Lareau Johnny Cole Billy Gay Joy Britt Bobby Johnson Betty Pace Marjorie Casey Virginia Chan Frances Clark Laverne Ferrell Dale Muse Doris Rose Dorothy Howse Peggy Peggy Bosse Doris Lorain Cothren Stanley Swenson Billie Edwina Run Lene Williams Radi Enen Bertha Ee Wi Ora Marvin Harvey Bonita Steddum Maxine Box S. J. Roberts Jack Robinson Charles Swift Betty Gray Martha Jackson Martha Beth Larche Charlene Morris Barbara Ricks Reynolds School Wayne Humphrey B. Bradford Rowland J. P. Kight Sanford Hodge Joy Reid Billie Marie Russell Jo Ann Russell Billie Flo Scott Stanley Reese Mac Lester H. L. Thompson Auston Waite la Nell Adair Billie Kathryn Binnicker Nancy Helen Cawyer Edith Chapman Leemore Fuqua Eva Jo Upshaw Nancy B. Yantis Bobby Huston Herbert Allen Carter Louie Mack Hardy Ted Lavender Betty Jo Mahood Mary Sue Haumphrey Sor Scott Dudley Sledge Dorothy Summers Maxine Dossand Joyce Lee Hutchinson Mae Belle Montgomery Sanger J. M. Sanger Miss Montgomery Charles Warren Tayman Allen Academy Bryan Tui Robert Harrison Rudley Raines Harrison Doris Wayne O'Brien Hardin-Simmons University Ef Abilene E. W. Cox Haskell Mildred Phelps Home Economics Cotteg A. W. Kemlett Vera Sloan Archer Yarbro Johnny Frances Smith Adrian McAndrews A. C. Bailey Fort Worth D. Hassen Varous Lued J. B. Stamford Hassen 8. Hassen Lueders Sidney Russell, Jr Howard ‘Payne College Brownweed First Baptist Church Dick Carson Roy Carlson Rob Johnson Bernice Caldwell Albert Tew University of Texas Albert Y Flowd York Hobbs Mr. York Mrs. T. York S&h BPS Paints Brazelton Lumber CO Oldsmobile Chevrolet Ford Tudor S. Wetherbee von G. Woltz Sue Morrow U. of T Bob Gardner Sur-Ders Hold Dr. Wood N. Swenson Vheme Johnson Truck Lines Plunkett Motor Lines Western Candy Co Pergusen Brazelton Ment L. Schwarz & CO
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