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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

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City Saves $7000 by Buying Surplus Cast Iron Pipe

Stamford city manager Grady Bowdry announces a surplus pipe purchase from the War Assets Administration to aid the water distribution system. About 2,100 feet of 8 inch pipe and 7,870 feet of 6 inch pipe plus valves and plugs were bought for 11,457.10 dollars. Manufacturer value as of March 19 was 18,144.87 dollars. more pipe and valves are needed.

Stamford War Assets Administration Grady Bowdry Camp Bowie Bowdry

Local Attorney Attacks Civil Rights Bill at Rotary Meeting

Judge Chase Coombes sharply criticized the proposed Civil Rights program in a Rotary Club address. He argued it conflicts with Texas and U S constitutional principles, promotes despotism, and would jeopardize state sovereignty and individual rights including associational choice. He labeled the plan Hitlerian and urged defense of states rights.

Chase Coombes Rotary Club Coombes Heinie Smith Texas United States

Rev Clifford Thomas to Receive Degree at TCU Ceremony

Rev Clifford B Thomas pastor of Central Christian Church will receive a Bachelor of Divinity from Brite College of the Bible at Texas Christian University on Sunday June 6 He and Mrs Thomas will attend the Fort Worth graduation events and return June 6 then stop at Mineral Wells to teach a summer camp for Disciples of Christ youth June 6 to 12 Stamford attendees include Mrs Frank Lugene King Dorothy Giggs Colleen Yaws Barbara Flowers Naw...

Clifford B. Thomas Central Christian Church Brite College of the Bible Texas Christian University Thomas Fort Worth Mr. Thomas Mineral Wells Disciples of Christ Stamford Frank Maleen Lugene King Dorothy Giggs Coleen Yaws Barbara Flowers Nawart Willams Patsy Maleen Marjory Williams Betty Sue Nichols Raylyn Flowers

Jaycees Hear of Recreation Plans for Stamford Youth

The Stamford Jaycees noon meeting heard plans for a three month summer program led by Dave Williams at Wende Born Field and a football team outline by Carl Coleman who also oversees the city pool. Guests E. R. Ankingsley Jess Mickler and Sam Baize spoke for recreation and softball efforts. Jaycees will place downtown trash cans around Stamford pending brackets for advertising.

Samford Jaycees W. H. Beights Dave Williams Wendeborn Field Carl Coleman Coleman Stamford E. R. ®Ankinsley Jess Mickler Sam Baize

Body of Sgt. J. W. Anderson to Be Returned Home

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson of 1436 Plum St Abilene received a war department telegram May 27 stating their son Sgt J W Anderson's body is en route to the United States from the South Pacific. Plans call for reburial in Albany cemetery with Castleberry and Son Funeral Home directing. Anderson was killed on Luzon March 6 1945 and buried in Banika cemetery on Russell Islands.

Martin Anderson Plum St Abilene War Department Sgt J. W. Anderson United States South Pacific Alany Albany Castleberry and Son Funeral Home Set. Anderson Luzon Banika Russell Islands

Westfall and Shamburger Start Train Visit Abroad

Jake Westfall and Douglas Shamburger left Abilene by train for visits. Jake goes to Tyler to visit his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Wayne Gardner who formerly resided here. Douglas visits his grandparents in Quitman and his mother will join him later this week.

Jake Westfall C. Westfall Douglas Shamburger Cecil Shamburger Abilene Jake Wayne Gardner Tyler Gardners Douglas Quitman

Lueders Resident Honored on 78th Birthday Celebration

Mrs. F. J. Burkman a longtime Lueders resident aged 78 was feted May 2 at a family gathering hosted by son Rudolph Burkman. An open house followed with many neighbors attending as punch and cake were served from a lace-draped table. Born Emile Rundberg in Sweden she came to the United States young and was widowed in 1936. She leaves six sons and two daughters including Rudolph Adolph Oscar Theodore Carl Walter Marit Reed and Stanley Gifford.

F. ©. Burkman Leuders Rudolph Burkman Burkman Emile Rundberg Sweden United States Austin Rudolph Adolph Oscar Theodore Carl Burkman Lueders Walter Burkman Cisco Marit Reed Stanley Gifford Fort Worth

Bell seeks cornea transplant to restore sight in Austin trip

A. J. Bell Jr of Austin hopes a cornea operation by Dr Ramon Castroviejo in New York can restore his sight after nearly 120 years of total blindness. He traveled from Kentucky with his wife and son Morris to visit relatives and pursue the procedure, with his mother accompanying them briefly.

A. J. Bell, JR A. J. Bell Jr Austin Kentucky New York Morris Summer Shade Bell Ramon Castroviejo New York City A. J. Bell

Honor Students Named at Stamford High Graduation

Stamford High School announced valedictorian Victor Buie with 96 average and salutatorian Gentoa Joe Brown with 64.88. Royce Smith chosen best all around. lists extensive honors for Ann Thomas Pat Flemins Herbert Goodyear Delores Kendrick Joan Walton Donald Garth Geneva Joe Brown and more. Buie to Abilene piano study then University of Texas. Brown active in Future Homemakers of America and other activities. Smith all-district football center, multiple letters, and headed to Baylor University.

Stamford High School First Baptist Church Royce Smith Jo Ann Humphrey Albert Russell Lloyd Connel Church of Christ Miles RB. Hays Victor Buie Franklin D. Roosevelt Geneva Jo Brown Frank M. O'Brien America Columbia Bob Tinsley Allene McNabb Mary Jean Keen Rebecca Rosenquist Brahms the Cathedral Bach Hoehzeitstag Troldhaugen Grieg Stamford Igh School Gentoa Joe Brown Ann Thomas Pat Flemins Herbert Goodyear Delores Kendrick Joan Walton Donald Garth Victor Buie Bulldog Bulldog News Abilene University of Texas Geneva Joe Brown A. R. Brown Homemakers of America Galveston Pulldoe News Daughters of American Revolution Bluebonnet Girls State Roy Smith PBM Boys State Baylor University

Stamford Boys Sign Up for Summer Baseball

Stamford youths ages 5 to 17 are invited to register this week at the field. David Williams, director, will oversee registrations. Younger players will practice mornings from 9 to 12, older players afternoons, to help set up summer schedules.

Stamford David Williams

UT student chosen for Beta Gamma Sigma honors

Chosen Jimmy Erle Loveless son of Mr and Mrs L E Loveless is among 72 UT ex students selected for Beta Gamma Sigma in business administration. Rex Precht reports he will attend Hardin-Simmons University Abilene this summer and plans to spend weekends with his parents.

Jimmy Erle Loveless L. E. Loveless University of Texas Beta Gamma Sigma Business Administration Rex Precht University of Texas, Austin Hardin-Simmons University Abilene

Junior High Graduation Exercises Held Tuesday

Graduation exercises at the high school auditorium saw 75 students receive diplomas presented by principal T. R. Tinsley. Top honors went to James Gauntt and Babe Sarah Nix, with other seniors including Wayne Crawford, Otho Gillean, Nawana Williams, Mabeth Moreland, and Gail Swenson. The event featured musical numbers, recitations, readings, and a class song Memories of Junior High, with uniform white attire for the girls and suits for the boys.

T. R. Tinsley James Gauntt Babe Sarah Nix Wayne Crawford Otho Gillean Nawana Williams Mabeth Moreland Gail Swenson Anna Ruth Smith J. E. Cox Jerry Prewit Lillie Mae Raphelt Sue Jones Rewenia Lemons Gerald Wayn Clark James Gaunt Peggy Ivy Roy Kinney Dorothy Baird Wayne Baldwin Patricia Vaden Billy Burl Eastland Charles Vaden Paul Phy Glen Lewis Wayne Baldwn Herman West Lena Larche Phil Allen Dickie Bailey Dorothy Bair David Bashford Barbara Bates Leon Billington Jenita Black June Bohannon Walter Brooks Robby Joyce Brown Gerald Wayne Clark Tommy Cooper J. F E. Cox Doyce Darden Willette Daughtry Bill Ellis Joe Frank Foster Bonnie Franklin Royce Fugu Margie Gray Crea Dey Green Carl Griggs Charles Hambright Ployd Hardin Rob Ann Hoote Billy Jackson Tommy Jones Terry Frank Keen Hubert Kelley R. W Kelley Ray Kinney Len Jarche Regenia Lemons Tilen Lewis Jerry Lee Lindsay Raymond Maxwell Mike McDanie Leon Musil Lilly Neuman Bob Sarah Nix Bobby Parker Pats Perkins Rose Pinet Innes Portwood Nillie Mae Raphelt Royce Lee Rasco Glen Rhea Milburn Rivers Hetty Schofield Eugene Schuen Frances Skiles Earl Stagner Charlotte Tankursley Patsy Toney Jerry Ike Charlies Vaden Jo Ann Ward Billie West James Webb John Webb

Rains Continue Help Local Farmers After Wet Week

Rain totals reach 2.84 inches for the week with 1.35 inches falling Monday and Monday night. The wet spell arrived in time to aid farmers, though grain harvests are slowed. Stock tanks were replenished by the brief downpour.

Sisters Gather After Twenty Year Gap In Family Reunion

A group of four sisters and three brothers met at Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gambill’s home marking the first full gathering in over twenty years. Attending were Mrs. J. F. McIntyre and baby Jaye Amarillo. Mrs. Floyd Christmas and baby Jean Kansas City. Mrs. Gordon Ryan with Tommie and Linda Fort Worth. Alva Lowe Los Angeles Rev. A. L. Lowe Guymon Okla.. Mrs. W. L. Lowe Texhoma Okla.. and Gambills’ son Forrest with his wife Clinton and daughter Sheryl Wayne San Marcos.

W. T. Gambill Los Angeles A. L. Lowe Guymon Okla W. IL. Lowe Texhoma Gambills Forrest Gambill Clinton Sheryl Wayne San Marcos

Friday Register Day for Baptist Vacation School

Preparation day for the Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church is Friday at 2 p.m. All attendees must register. A parade will follow at 4 p.m. The two week session starts Monday June 7 at 8:30 a.m. Glen Sutton leads as principal with a staff of class-level supeintendents and a nursery for babies.

First Baptist Church Glen Sutton FE. HH. Mc Reynolds Roy L. Plumlee W. L. Boedeker L. J. Hager

Dale Hewgley Plans University Study In Texas

Dale Hewgley a scout field executive from Stamford working with Haskell Jones and Shackelford counties received a leave of absence to attend the University of Texas this summer and pursue a degree in business administration. He will resume his scout duties on September 1.

Dale Hewgley Stamford Haskell Jones and Shackelford Hewgley University of Texas

Harshberger Family Moves From Kendrick Ranch to City Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Harshberger and daughter Mary Jane relocate from the Kendrick ranch about 22 miles east of Stamford to 604 East Campbell Street.

Clarence Harshberger Mary Jane Kendrick Stamford East Campbell Street

Mrs. Dave Walker Installed PTA Head

Mrs. Dave Walker was installed as new president of the Junior-Senior high school PTA at a called meeting last Wednesday in the high school auditorium. Mrs. H. J. Moreland retired as president and installed the officers. new officers include Mrs. Holly Haynes as vice president and Mrs. W. G. Morris as secretary-treasurer.

Dave Walker H. J. Moreland Holly Haynes W. G. Morris

Corley Family Visits Before Fort Riley Transfer

Master Sergeant Carl Corley and his wife and son visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Corley from El Paso last week. He heads to his new post at Fort Riley Kansas and reports there shortly after the assignment was made.

Carl Corley Fl Paso M Spt Corley Chas. Corley Fort Riley Kans

Final Tribute to Sgt Kenneth Edge Who Died in Saipan

Relatives and friends gathered in the Church of Christ to honor Sgt. Kenneth Wallace Edge who was fatally wounded on Saipan on July 6 1944. The body returned for burial at Highland cemetery with a May 4 service led by D L Ashley. Pallbearers, fellow soldiers, and out of town relatives attended the funeral and burial.

Sgt Kenneth Wallace Edge Saipan B. T. Edge Edwin Bullard Kinney Church of Christ D. L. Ashley Munday Highland Cemetery Cecil Gregory Haskell Carl Carlton Jack Landback Edge Wa Edge Seagraves A C. Gafford Brownfield Loyd James Seymour Mr. and Mes Elmer Joiner Hamlin

Rotarians Invite Eight Cities to Hear Rhodesian Speaker

Rotarians from eight Stamford area clubs will hear H. T. Low of Southern Rhodesia at the Bunkhouse on Rotary night. A 7 PM chicken barbecue precedes the program arranged by District Governor Jim McCulloch. Low is a Bulawayo lawyer and Rotary International official with a long record in Rhodesian civic work.

Southern Rhodesia Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds H. T. Low Southern Rhodesia Jim McCulloch Low Rotary International Rotary Abilene Sweetwater Breckenridge Graham Hamlin Rule Rochester Webb, Low and Barry Bulawayo Glasgow Scotland Kelvinside Academy South African College Cape Town University Capetown South Africa Rotary Club of Mr. Low Federation of the Rhodesian Native Welfare Societies

Local Teachers Elected by Stamford County Line ISD

The Stamford County Line Independent School District announces that teaching contracts for the coming year have been sent to a large list of educators led by Supt. L. W. Johnson. Included are T. R. Tinsley Carl Coleman Mrs Mabel Fleming Mrs Mary Guillett Miss Oma A King and many others across roles from principals to teachers.

Stamford County Line Schoel L. W. Johnson T. R. Tinsley Carl Coleman Mabel Fleming Mary \. Guillett Oma A. King William K. Mayes W. G. Pritehat Ethel Rowell Mary V. Wilson Jewel Austin Margaret Crockett Mary F. Gay Irie V. Johnson Lou R. Langford Buford Otho Mc‘auley Sue Quade Rosetol Ma ‘Eazey Emma EF. Winter Amy W. Stokes Frances W. Clinton W. C. Norman Bess Smithey Annie E. Bounds Thelma Jeter Park M'Kinney Syrne

Brown son to receive degree from Texas A&M

K E Brown son of Wesley and Mrs Brown of Paint Creek will earn a Bachelor of Science with majors in petroleum and mechanical engineering at Texas A M College this week. He and his wife Ruby Bunkley plan to attend graduation and then move to Monroe Indiana where he will join Stonewind Gas and Oil Co as a junior engineer. The family visited in Big Spring Sweetwater and Abilene recently.

K. E. Brown Wesley Brown Paint Creek Wajors Texas A. & M. College Ruby Bunkley W. E. Bunkley College Station Stonelind Gas Oilco Bunkley Bunkleys Big Spring Sweetwater Abilene

Baggett Family Attends John Tarleton College Graduation

Billy Baggett, son of Mr and Mrs C B Baggett, graduated from John Tarleton College Stephenville on May 31 as one of 140 diplomas awarded. His brother Charles Baggett, UT Austin student, visited with the family.

Billy Baggett C. B. Baggett John Tarleton College Stephe Mville Charles Baggett University of Texas, Austin

Ex Bell Countians To Gather June 20

Ex Bell County residents now living in West Texas plan a 1940 established reunion at the Presbyterian Campground in Buffalo Gap on Sunday June 20. Membership is open to anyone who formerly lived in Bell County and now resides in West Texas.

Bell Bell County West Texas Presbyterian Buffalo Gap

Martins Children Visit Between Semesters at Tech

Winston and Medias Martin, sons of Mr and Mrs W L Martin, spend a brief time with their parents between semesters at Texas Tech Lubbock and will return there for the summer.

Winston Medias Martin Mea W. L. Martin Texas Tech Lubbock

Stamford Teams Schedule For Weekend Doubleheader

San Angelo to be opponent here Saturday night as Ragsdale of San Angelo meets Stamford in a double header on Stamford field to continue the Lea ve series. Friday night features Spur versus Stamford on the home field with the Stamford Blue Sox set to play Horace Holley Motor Co. Stamford also lost last Saturday to Dallas but beat Brownwood 4 to 0 on Wednesday.

Ragsdale San Angelo Stamford Stamford Field Neere Spur Blue Sox Stamford J Horace Holley Motor Co Dallas

Summer Projects of Home Economics to Begin Next Week

Summer projects of the home making department at Stamford high school will begin next week with Mia H. K. Langford and Miss Ethel Rowell as instructors and supervisors. Girls planning to do home projects this summer are asked to meet at the home economies cottage on Monday at 1 p.m.

Stamford High School Mia. H. K. Langford Ethel Rowell

Band School To Be Held At High School This Summer

The high school will host a five week band school starting June 7 led by band instructor William E. Mayes. Courses focus on advanced technique for experienced students with near one on one attention in two instrument groups. Thirty minute daily sessions five days a week run from 9 am to 12 pm. Thirty six students have already shown interest.

William E. Mayes Mayes Sam

Smoky Bill Miller Receives Discharge at Aberdeen

Smoky Bill Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Miller, has been in military service for over seven years and received his discharge at Aberdeen Maryland before returning home.

Smoky” Bill Miller J. F. Miller Aberdeen

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