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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

10

Welcome Stranger to Playhouse With Crosby and Fitzgerald

Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald star in Paramounts Welcome Stranger to open at the Palace Theatre for a three day engagement beginning Sunday. Joan Caulfield co stars as a lively foil as Crosby fills in as a doctor in a Maine village and rekindles affection while stirring FitzGeralds memories.

Joan Caulfield Bing Barry Fitzgerald Maine Fatherm Bing Miss Caulfield

McNabb Family Moves to Texas Tech Return to Work

Robert McNabb and his brother John Nabb, after recent moves between Houston and Texas Tech, plan to resume their studies and work. Robert has readmission from foreign service to the University of Texas this week and expects to be ready for fall term.

Robert McNabb Houston Foreign Service University of Texas John Nabb Texas Tech

Ed Gray wife repairs after Fort Worth surgery

Mr and Mrs Ed Gray of Fort Worth spent Thursday together. Mrs Gray underwent surgery at All Saints Hospital on Friday and is reported to be getting along well.

Ed Gray Fort Worth

The Fugitive film at Argosy Pictures stars Henry Fonda

A dramatic Argosy Pictures release centers on a Central American priest defying a government ban to minister. Henry Fonda plays the brave priest with Dolores del Rio as a native girl aiding him. The plot follows tense pursuit by a police lieutenant and casting ethical conflict as the priest returns to aid a dying outlaw.

Argosy Pictures Henry Fonda Dolores del Rio Pedro Armendariz John Ford Ford Merian C. Cooper J. Carroll Naish Leo Carrillo Robert Armstrong Ward Bond John Jualen

Bob Miller New Scoutmaster of Troop 41

Bob Miller named Scoutmaster of Troop 41 at a May 25 meeting in the city auditorium attended by 16 boys and six men. Miller stressed discipline and churchgoing and will award a prize to the observant patrol. Committee member B Q Cooper read a poem and visitation included A Thomas and mascot Ronnie Reid.

Bob Miller City Auditorium Miller B. O. Cooper Ronnie Reid A. Thomas R. L. Lewis Lonnie Cornelius B. Q. Cooper

Cromwells to Visit In New Orleans

Dr. C L Cromwell and siblings travel to New Orleans to see their father C L Cromwell at Mrs J O Parrish home. Capt Fred C Cromwell recently returned from Okinawa joins sister Mrs Lee Nogness in the trip. Cromwell to be stationed in Tucson with wife and two sons living in Riverside awaiting reunions.

C. L. Cromwell New Orleans J. O. Parrish Fred C. Cromwell Okinwawa Dr. Cromwell Ito Menard Lee Nogness Capt. Cromwell Okinawa Tucson Ariz Riverside Calif

Ralph Ross Treated at Stamford Sanatorium Last Week

Ralph Ross spent several days at the Stamford Sanatorium last week for treatment of a threat ilment.

Ralph Ross Stamford Sanitarum

Kiss of Death uses real locations for authenticity

The 20th Century Fox film opens at the Palace Theatre for five days with Vic Mature, Brian Donlevy and Coleen Gray. Productions team used real New York settings to minimize errors with police, Sing Sing, Bellevue Hospital and court officials appearing as themselves. Director Hathaway notes some viewers will seek flaws despite accuracy.

Hollywood Palace Theatre Madeleine 20Th Century-Fox Victor Mature Brian Donlevy Coleen Gray New York City Criminal Court Hathaway Sing Sing Bellevue Hospital

Stamford Grads Plan Baylor Entrance

Phil Webb and Alvin Rush depart Stamford for Baylor University in Waco. Both are members of Stamford High School’s spring graduating class.

Phil Webb L. L. .Webb Alvin Rush Phil Rush Waco Baylor University Sping Stamford High School

Ten of 13 County HD Clubs Represented At Meeting

Jones County Home Demonstration Council met in the county courtroom on May 19 with Mrs. Max Harvey as chairman. Ten of the 13 clubs reported, a new club The Friendship Club organized near Hamlin spoke for the first time, and three 4-H girls were chosen to attend the District Camp with expenses paid. Twenty-one council members and eleven visitors attended.

Jones County Max Harvey Karl Banneaux Texas Hamlin Friendship Club

Russell to visit Marlin and continue Baylor studies

Albert Russell leaves Thursday for Marlin to spend time with his grandmother Mrs. L. P. Russell and continue his study at Baylor University in Waco. He was a member of Stamford High School's graduating class. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Russell, with sister Lynette Moore of Albany visiting the family.

Albert Russell Marlin L. P. Russell Baylor University Waco Albert Stamford High School I. A. Russell Airs Russell Lynette Moore Albany

Personal Stationery New Colors In Stamford

Stamford American offers new color options for personal stationery on the south side of the square.

Stamford American South Side of Square

Mrs. Margaret Culp Set for Eastern Star Installation

Mrs. Margaret Culp will be installed as worthy matron of the Eastern Star at a public installation service at the Masonic Hall Friday evening. E. R. Pace will be installed as worthy patron, with retiring matron and patron Mrs. Joel V. Grimes and Rev. Mr. Grimes.

Margaret Culp Eastern Star Public Institution Masonic Hall B. Q. Cooper Martha V. Ezeil Signa Stanley Juanita Holland Jane Jones

Vacation Bible School Opens at North Side Baptist

Daily Vacation Bible School at North Side Baptist Church begins Monday May 7 at 9 a m with Mrs O B Boone as principal. Superintendents include Mrs Homer Nash beginners Mrs A Coe primaries Mrs J B Blancet junior girls Mrs James Allen intermediate girls Mrs B Smith junior and intermediate boys. Classes run 9 to 11 30 a m daily through Friday with Friday night event at the church.

The North Side Baptist Church O. B. Boone Homer Nash A. Coe J. B. Blancet James Allen B. Smith Otbin An Alien

Mother of Lueders Woman Dies at 68

Mrs Claud E Humphrey died Sunday at Stamford Sanitarium at age 68 while living with her daughter Mrs H D Glenn of Lueders. Funeral held at Riker Funeral Home Breckenridge with burial at Graham beside her husband. Survived by daughter Mrs Glenn and two sons L G Humphrey Bremerton Washington and Ray Humphrey Wooster Ohio. L G Humphrey flew in for the funeral.

Claud E. Humphrey H. D. Glenn Lueders Stamford Sanitarium Riker Funneral Breckenridge Graham Humphrey Glenn L. G. Humphrey Bremerton Wash Ray Humphrey Wooster Ohio Washington

Pastor Dick O’Brien Receives Keeter Award

Dr. Dick O’Brien of Big Spring received Hardin Simmons University John J Keeter award during the ex students banquet at the university. The annual honor recognizes an alumnus who rendered unusual service or brought distinction in the past year. O’Brien is a former pastor of the city’s First Baptist Church.

Dick O’brien First Baptist Church Big Spring John J. Keeter Hardin-Simmons University Hardin-Simmons O’brien

Frizell Returns Home From North Texas Agri College

Paul Frizell son of Mr and Mrs J W Frizell Jr has been attending North Texas Agricultural College Arlington and is at home for the summer.

Paul Frizell J. W. Frizell, Jr North Texas Agricultural College Arlington

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