Mrs. T. J. Turner Dies After Stroke at 66
Mrs. T J Turner 66 died Monday at 7 am at the family home near Stamford after a paralysis stroke Saturday. Funeral held Tuesday at 4 pm at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev Miles B Hays. Burial Highland cemetery. Kinney Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include husband two sons and four daughters plus four grandchildren and six brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Tom J. Turner
Stamford
George Deith
VU. Smith
John Eee K Rely
Henry Osment
Turner
Magan Simpson
Georgia
Mr. Turner
Moody
Stonewall County
The
Baptist Church
Lewis
San Antonio
T. J. Jr
Fort Worth
Lank Allen
Hamlin
M. D. Thompson
Joel B. Campbell
Lewis Turner, Jr
Henry Allen
Charles Thompson
Virginia Lou Turner
Charlie
Grady
Clem Simpson
Altus
Okla
Will
Ed Simpson
Lubbock
Bates Simpson
Houston
Vs. J. W. May
Iner
Oklahoma
H. Nelson
A. J. Waldron
Robbie
Anna Sue Waldron
N. B. Turner
Guy Turner
Emma Turner
Aspermont
Mrs. Ann Acuff Installed Head of Eastern Star Lodge
Mrs. Ann Acuff was installed as worthy matron and 8 E Meadows as worthy patron of Stamford Chapter 269 Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic hall on Monday night May 31. Officers installed include Lou Williams Polac secretary and Maggie Williams warder with Dr. Dallas Southard as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Anncoff
E. Meadows
Opal Yeager
Berhill School
Alice Meadows
Lou Williams Polac
Maggie Williams
Olivia
Marshall
Irene Delwaide
Adah
Mary Rushing
Ruth
Mollie Grimes
Esther
Ramona Cook
Martha
Vera Latimer
Electra
Joel V. Grimes
Lou Williams Polnac
Yeager
Stamford High honors 130 plus ex students in armed services
The Stamford High School student council compiled a service roll of more than 130 former students from the past five years and arranged a service flag. The flag was presented to principal T. R. Tinsley at the assembly as Beverly Lambeth read the names, with the band performing and a pledge of allegiance heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Armed Services
Stamford Public
T. R. Tinsley
Beverly Lambeth
Maxine Rowland
America
Paul Carlton
Linwood Moore
Weldon Crawford
Dallas Prince
Beverly
Ernest Armstrong
A. J. Ashburn
Howard Ashmore
Joe Astin
Bobby Fay Anders
Reed Baize
Bob Bandeen
Richard Beaver
Floyd Bell
Vernon Berry
Alfred Berry
Newell Berry, Jr
R. W. Bounds
Neal Brigham
Leon Brook
Dale Brown
Billy J. Bryant
Bob Bryant
Harvey Burke
Neal Bunkley
Genesh
Harry Bushell
Bill Bushell
Carl Corley
James Corley
Vacation Bible School Opens at St Johns Methodist
Daily sessions run June 14 to 11 a m at St Johns Methodist Church for children not in other schools. Dean is Mrs R E McNabb with departmental heads Stella Doak junior and Garth McCallum primary. Assistants include Mrs J M Owens Mrs E R Clark Mrs William Blackstone Katherine Feris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
R. E. McNabb
Stella Doak
J. M. Owens
E. R. Clark
Garth McCallum
CIA
William Blackstone
Katherine Feris
Robert Harrison
Hollis Haynes
R. C. Giles
Muse Brother Dies in Japanese Prison
Sergeant Lindsey E. Muse, brother of K. W. Muse of this city, died May 11 in Japanese custody. Parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Muse of Dublin received the War Department notice after his long absence and presumed capture on Corregidor. He served in the 19th Bombardment Squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey E. Muse
K. W. Muse
War Department
J. H. Muse
Dublin
Muse
Corregidor
19Th
Certificates in Nutrition Work Presented at High School
A Tuesday ceremony at the high school home economics cottage presented Red Cross nutrition and canteen certificates to fifteen women. Mrs. H. K. Langford received the instructor’s service pin and uniform from the Jones County Canteen Corps for her volunteer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
H. K. Langford
Langford
Jones County Canteen Corps
Bailey Post
L. M. York
P. C. Owen
Ray Carlile
Earl S. Keese
J. M. McDonald
Dick Rowland
Charles Corley
A. M. Conant
Alton Hicks
R. P. Small
Charles Coombes
H. S. Caldwell
Hudspeth Sisters Move Into North Swenson Brick Home
Misses Hudspeth Sarah and Nora Hudspeth occupy the brick residence at 309 North Swenson Avenue after purchasing it months ago. The couple sold their Rule home about two months prior. Miss Sarah Hudspeth co-owns the H Shop and Nora Hudspeth works as bookkeeper at Westfall Motor Company. Major and Mrs. Knapp and their child have moved to San Antonio as Major Knapp proceeds to combat service.
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Sarah
Nora Hudspeth
Swenson Avenue
Rule
Sarah Hudsth
and H
Westfall Motor Company
Major
Revival Meeting to Be Conducted Here By James R Stewart
Evangelist James R Stewart of Temple will lead a revival in the former City cafe building east of the underpass on Highway 18 and South Orient Street. Clarence Snodgrass, minister, announces services at 10 30 a m and 8 45 p m with a Sunday communion at 11 a m. He promises Bible question answers and good singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Stewart
Temple
City Cafe
Highway 18
South Orient Street
Clarence Snodgrass
Mr. Snodgrass
Pigs Distributed to Boys of Tuxedo and New Hope 4-H Clubs
Eight new gifts and one boar will be distributed Thursday June 3 at 11 a.m. in Anson to 4-H Club members who won a county wide essay contest on The Cow Sow Hen Method of Farming. The pigs are Poland China and go to listed boys from Tuxedo New Hope and adjacent areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Sears Roebuck and
Miny
Poland
China
Richard A. Womack
Hawley
Rt. 1
Silver Star Awarded to Ekdahl for Gallantry in New Guinea
Pfc. Lawrence Ekdahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ekdahl of the Ericksdahl community, received the Silver Star for volunteering to repair a field gun in action during the Buna operation in New Guinea. He has been mentioned for a special award in Australia, where he convalesces from malaria and has gained 22 pounds at a rest camp. He enlisted in 1941, trained at Aberdeen, and went overseas in 1942. He is a cousin of Pvt. Fingal Ekenstam, recently killed in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ekdahl
J. L. Ekdahl
Ericksdahl
New Guinea
Australia
Ekdahl
Ordnance
Buna
Associated Press
Marlin Spencer
Lueders High School
Cecil Massey’s Letters From North Africa Describe Army Life
Cecil Massey writes from North Africa to his parents and family sharing vivid scenes of camp life. He notes Arab customs, local food, modern buildings, limited cars, camels with hay, and a radio tent, while his words reflect longing for home and camaraderie with Sgt. Cecil Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Massey
Africa
States
Gregory
Cecil Gregory
Stamford
New York
65 Graduates of Junior High Are Given Diplomas
Sixty five Stamford Junior High students received diplomas Tuesday at the high school auditorium. Principal T R Tinsley presented the awards. Mary Ruth Rusk topped with 93.25 and tied for highest honors were Betty McCafferty and John Lewis Whisenant at 93.125. Eighth grade leaders included Alvin Coe 93.75 and Paul Frizell 93.375. seventh grade Victor Buie 96.3 and Frances Turner 95.4. The class list names graduates and organizers of a varied program featuring readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Junior High School
T. R. Tinsley
Ighest
Mary Ruth Rusk
Betty McCafferty
John Lewis Whisenant
Alvin Coe
Paul Frizell
Victor Buie
Frances Turner
The
Peasy van Harbert
Jean Hog
Inez Lund- Higgs
Dorothy Yates
1 Club Com
Imogeneus
Inez Ndgren
Peggy van Harbert
Norma Jean Trimr
Ruth Corley
Peggy Sitton
Eva Lee Cole
Billy Baggett
Jean Bennett
John M. Bennett
Mary Boone
Mary Elizabeth 'Bounds
Arnold Braun
Ray Buna Clark
Louise Clark
Eva
Mary Sue Cole
Ruth Sem
Cele
Minnie Lou Crider
Bill Davis
Dixie Hughes Duvall
Jeannine Francis
Edwin Franks
Pegey van Harbert
Jim Harwell
Eogene Haterius
Thavis Higgs
Sanford Hodge
Mary Ellen Humphrey
Wayne Humphrey
J. P. Kight
Bobby Ladd
Billy Lowe
Inez Lundgren
Bobby Maheod
Lola Massey
Ima Jean Meads
Milas McBride
Betty McCarty
Teddy McClung
John McNabb
Loyd Mcmnon
Jesse Miles
Philip Olson
J . Set
Monk Watson Delights Rotary Luncheon With Card Tricks
Monk Watson morale director of the Stamford and Coleman Flying schools and a veteran vaudeville performer performed at the Rotary Club luncheon. He dazzled members with "impossible" card stunts for about thirty minutes and faced no failure. Don Rainey, fellow Rotary member and Stamford Flying School director, introduced him as the program closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monk
Watson
Rotary
Monk Watson
Stamford
Coleman
Rotary Club
Don Rainey
Stamford Flying School
Testing Association To Be Organized At Jersey Club Meeting
The Jones County Jersey Cattle Club meets in the County Agent's office at Anson on Monday June 7 at 8 45 p m to organize a testing association with dairymen from Taylor Fisher and Haskell counties and E R Eudaly of Texas A and M College assisting With testing and a second item plans for the official classification day set for June 29 Grange Meets June 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jersey Cattle Club
Anson
Taylor, Fisher
Haskell
E. R. Eudaly
Extension Dairyman
Texas A & M College
Grange
Anson Grange
Pioneer Hall
E. W. Baldwin
County Agent Opens Farm Labor Clearing House
The Extension Service designated by Congress assists with farm labor problems. The county agent has set up office files to take requests for labor and to register workers. Farmers in need can apply. workers and families may register. Boys over 14 and women over 18 may register for full or part time work. Many farmers need help now and can offer housing. tractor hands are especially needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Binion
Congress
Diplomas Presented to Stamford High 75 at Commencement
Stamford High School honored 75 seniors at commencement and baccalaureate services. Valedictorian Doris Rosenwasser posted a 97.75 average, the highest in the school, with salutatorian Freda Culwell at 96.38. Harold Johnson received a best all around award. junior and sophomore leaders were named, and diplomas were presented by Supt. L. W. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Rosenwasser
Freda Culwell
Oldtime Cowboys Delinquent in Texas Cowboy Reunion Dues
Judge C E Coombes secretary treasurer cites 700 members owed 1943 dues and round up hall debt totaling 2200.39 with 508 members silent while 120 paid dues and 72 paid dues plus 1080 in donations plus 671 from non members. Ownership of property valued at 22000 remains in association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
C. E. Coombes
Chas. E. Coombes
Charles F Williams Receives Bombardier Commission
Charles F Williams graduated Thursday June 3 from the Army Air Forces Bombardier school in San Angelo earning a second lieutenant commission His wife attended the graduation Col G M Palmer San Angelo commanded praised his spirit and initiative Williams entered service last August after earlier training in Ellington Houston His wife and son Jerry split time there as Williams trained under the U S A F bombsight program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Frank Williams
Army Air Forces
San Angelo
Williams
United States Army
C. F. Williams
G. M. Palmer
Ellington
Houston
Jerry
C Michael Being Heloved to Snyder After 7 Years Here
H C Michael, wire chief for Southwestern Bell in this city for almost seven years, is transferred to Snyder to serve in a similar role and likely to leave around June 15. Raymond Steele of Ranger will replace him, arriving last week. Steele’s wife and two children will join later. Mr and Mrs Michael and daughter Jean will move to Snyder. Both couples have been active in the First Baptist Church and civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Michael
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Snyder
Raymond Steele
Ranger
Steele
Michael
Jean
First Baptist Church
Court attendees include Tidwell Teer Belton Vickers and Walsh
The list shows individuals Don W. Tidwell Jee Teer Belton V. Vickers W Wade Charles Walsh Jr Clara Lorene Wanda Jean Wise Jack Young connected to a case or filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don W. Tidwell
Jee Teer Belton V. Vickers
W Wade
Charles Walsh, Jr
Clara Lorene
Wanda Jean Wise
Jack Young
Construction advances on government housing project units
Work on the emergency living units at the Ocoa site progresses with two north side modules completed and one more slated to rise Friday. Framework rises as lumber moves from boxcars, electrical distribution is finished, sewer pipes laid, and water lines await four inch pipe. Project delays total about two weeks due to material delivery. 24 structures will house living units and an office warehouse for Stamford Flying School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walte
Ocoa
A. N. McQuown
D. M. Harwood
T. J. Bryant
Ivan Riley
Hawley-Riley, Inc
Stamford Flying School
Reynolds School Sends 27 Pupils To Junior High
Twenty seven pupils from Reynolds School are listed for transfer to Junior High. The roster includes Barbara non, Marda Carlile, Pa Cole, Paula Duncan, Ruth Green, John Ed Hill, Jo Ann Humphrey, Devon Jackson, Doris Johnson, Paul Johnson, Bob by Kirkpatrick, Anna Kittrick, Louise Lasseter, Nancy La Lillie Music, Peggy Pugh, Litton, Johnny Taylor, Norman Lee Thane, Joyce Ann Thompson, Cash Wilemon, Harold Colene Yans, Joan Young, Peggy Sue Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolist School
Barbara Non
Marda Carlile
Pa Cole
Paula Duncan
Nelda Ruth Green
John Ed Hill
Jo Ann Humphrey
Devon Jackson
Doris Johnson
Paul Johnson
Bobby Kirkpatrick
Anna Kittrick
Louise Lasseter
Nancy la Lillie Music
Peggy Pugh
Litton
Johnny Taylor
Norman Lee Thane
Joyce Ann Thompson
Cash Wilemon
Harold
Colene Yans
Joan Young
Peggy Sue Young
Stam ford Public Schools Elect 1943 44 Teachers
School trustees announced the 1943 44 teaching staff for Stam ford Public Schools. W Johnson superintendent was re elected for a three year term in February. Listed are principals T R Tinsley and C M Oliver with several teachers across High Hig High, Junior High, and Washington School including Mrs Rosa Lee Wynn and Mrs Edith M Matthews among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Public Schools
Board of Trustees
W. Johnson
Johnson
T. R. Tinsley
Prin- Hig O0sley
Cipal
Jewel A Eleanor Bowmer
Bernice Care Sean Sirs
Bert Plerains
Siri Ithbald
H. King
Paget Rowell
Mrs Annie Bounds to Spend Summer in California
Mrs Bounds leaves for California to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs Sybil Rose in Angeles and visit places including Indio Air Base. She will be away all summer and continues as a second grade teacher at Oliver Street School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Annie Bounds
Sybil Rose
Angeles
Oustine
John Barlaamal
Indio
Califor
Bounds
Oliver Street School
Visits Family as Pvt Blackwell Returns Home
Pvt Carl H Blackwell visits Stamm ford with his mother Mrs Pearl Blackwell and relatives after a year of service. He has served a year and is listed as in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Blackwell
Pearl Blackwell
Stamford
Blackwell
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T. J. Turner
Ann Acoff
Eastern Star Lodge
Methodist Vacation Bible School
Sergeant Muse
Misses Hudspeth Bay Brick Home
Boys of
Tuxedo
New Hope
Sgt
North Africa
H. T. Massey
Mary Ruth Rusk Banks
John Whisen Ant
Jersey
Doris
Louis Rosenwasser
Freda
L. H. Culwell
Harold Eugene Johnson
Bobby Huston
May Belle McCaf
Martha Louise McClellan
Louie Mack Hardy
Ted Lavender
Dale Muse
Rex Prewit
May Belle McCafferty
Lillian Goodyear
Barbara Sims
Sue Humphrey
Betty Jo Mahoodrey
Putnam
Sue
Barbara
Harold Johnson
Joy Hughes
Robert Drummond
Betty Ann Putnam
Peggy Tinsley
Ruth Francis
L. W. Johnson
Cal Wt
D. Lee Hukel
Helen Louise Armstrong
Mary Louise Austin
Peggy Wynell Bosse
Lenora Brandenberger
M Letha Brannon
Jeanne Braun
Raymond Brigham
Julia Dell Cannon
Cecil Cox
W. B. Cox
Charles Daniels
Marguerite Jo Doyle
Robert C. Drummond
Ruby Mae DuBoss
Ruth Eleanor Francis
James Frizell
Buster J. Fuqua
Effie Jean Furrh
W. J. Garth
Aoll C. Glenn
Lamar D. Goodyear
Peggy Gray
Charles F. Williams
Bombardier School
C. Michael
Reynolds School
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