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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1942

Page

3

Sub Deb Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Sub Deb Club elected Doris Rosenwasser president, succeeding Martha Beth Pasche. Doris, daughter of Louis Rosenwasser, will be a high school senior and is a former Fine Arts Club member and pep squad president. Other officers include Sarah McDonald, vice president, Ruby May DuRoss, secretary treasurer, Jean Furrh, sergeant at arms, and Joy Hughes, reporter.

Doris Rosenwasser Martha Beth Pasche Doris Louis Rosenwasser Sarah McDonald Ruby May du- Ross Jean Furrh Joy Hughes

Mrs Tomlin Hosts Ride A Wee Bridge Club

Mrs G E Hanson won high score prize in bridge games at last Friday afternoon session hosted by Mrs C E Tomlin. Salad plates and iced drinks refreshed guests including Mrs Hanson, Tom Smith, Travis Bouchett, J I Moody, R C Giles, Bill McClelan, Jack Young and Oliver Smith.

Silver Thimble Club Meets With Mrs Pendleton

The Silver Thimble Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ed Pendleton. Members include Mmes Chester Burson Roy Smith Rob Johnson Paul Hamilton and J D Hodg 8. The hostess served ice cream and cake. The club will meet on June 10 with Mrs Roy Smith.

Silver Thimble Club Pendleton Ed Pendleton Mmes Chester Burson Roy Smith Rob Johnson Paul Hamilton J. D. Hodg

Stamford Visitors Honor Munnerlyns in Ladd Home Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Munnerlyn, former Stamford residents, visited last week and were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ladd. A backyard picnic followed by bridge and 54 games drew a group including Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bell, L. F. Million, A. F. Ashen hust, Lee White, Earl O’Steen, A. C. Humphrey, Ryland Gleaton, and Ladd and Munnerlyn spouses. the Munnerlyns now reside in Seminole.

Bill Munnerlyn A. H. Ladd Ladd Munnerlyn A. J. Bell L. F Million

Farewell honors for two officers wives at Stamford event

Mrs James B Knapp hosted a luncheon at Stamford Arledge Field to bid farewell to Mrs FE Bigler and Mrs Carl F Heinze wives of Ai Fores Training Detachment officers. Guests played games and planned next gathering with Mrs Roy Caruthers on June 12.

Heinze

Forty-Two Club Hosts Mrs Dial at Larkspur Home

The Forty-Two Club met at the home of Mrs. Anna Dial in Larkspur last Friday afternoon. Guests played forty-two and enjoyed a salad plate with punch afterward. Attendees included Mrs. W. F. Keeton, Mrs. F. J. Schaefer, Mrs. E. B. Harrison, Mrs. H. H. Pennington, Mrs. B. H. Baird, Mrs. J. F. Walker, Mrs. J. S. Sloan, Mrs. Hattie Turner, Mrs. G. L. Inglish, Mrs. J. W. Newsome, Mrs. D. P. D. Prewit, and Mrs. J. Dyer.

Munnerlyn Guest At Lub Meeting In Seminole

Mrs. Bill Munnerlyn of Seminole, formerly local, attended the Just-A-Mere Club at Mrs. Lee White’s home last Wednesday. A high score prize went to Mrs. L. E. Millien, bingo prize to Mrs. Hodge. a salad course with tea and cookies was served. Attendees included Mines Munnerlyn Hodge Million Shelton Shamburger Humphrey Cooper Ladd Michael O’Steen Rennels and Gillespie of Avoca.

Jes Munnerlyn Bill Munnerlyn Seminole Lee White L. E. Millien J. Hodge Mines Hodge Million Shelton J. C. Shamburger A.C. Humphrey W. M. Cooper A. H. Ladd H.C. Michael Earl O’steen Rennels Dick Gillespie Avoca

Cadet Norris Russell Completes Training at Goodfellow Field

Aviation Cadet Norris Russell completed basic training at Goodfellow Field San Angelo last weekend and has been transferred to Kelly Field for advanced training.

Norris Russell Goodfellow Field San Angelo Kelly Field E. A. Russell Billie Marie Inlaw Earl Russell San Antonio Earl Rusell Randolph Field

Mrs Gatlin and Mrs Armour Visit Adams Family

Mrs Norman Gatlin and Mrs Lee Armour visit Mrs Gatlin's parents Mr and Mrs J L Albee in Adams Wise.

Mrs Norman Gatlin Lee Armour Mrs. Gatlin J. L. Albee Adams, Wise

Williams daughter lands civil service job at Camp Barkeley

Mary Dell Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs J Z Williams of Ericsale community is appointed junior typist at Camp Barkeley Abilene beginning May 18. She is a Paint Creek Rural High School graduate and was named Aggie Sweetheart by the F F A Club. She attended Draughon’s Business College.

Mary Dell Williams J. Z. Williams Ericsale Civil Service Camp Barkeley Abilene Miss Williams Pring Paint Creek Rural Draughon’s Business College

Bookkeeper Resigns. Nora Hudspeth Fills Westfall Motor Post

M. W. Johnson resigns after seven years as bookkeeper at Westfall Motor Company to enter defense work. Nora Hudspeth of Rule succeeds him, sister of Sarah Hudspeth of B. and H. Shop. Mrs. Howard Spencer and daughter Kathryne visit from Taylor for the high school graduation. Katheryne to graduate with her class. The family moved to Taylor after mid term.

M. W. Johnson Westfall Motor Company Nora Hudspeth Rule Sarah Hudspeth B. and H. Shop Howard Spencer Daugher Kathryne Taylor Katheryne

Supper Club Meets as Visitors Arrive and Travel Plans Noted

The supper club gathers with Mr and Mrs J C Doss on Thursday night June 4. Guests include Mrs Cecil Gregory and Miss Stella Doak with three Gregory sisters and a brother. plus Mrs H J Gafford and son Bob of Kingsville, Mrs R L Jones of Pampa, Mrs John Lundy of San Marcos, and Cpl Bascom Guffin en route from Camp Callan to Camp Davis for officer training. Others visiting include Ruth Williams a student at Abilene Christian College, and families of McDougle, Belew, Russell, Rectors, Harrison, Aiken, Bryan, and Riggs in a summer homegoing pattern.

Cecil Gregory Stella Doak Gregory Miss Doak H. Ji. Gafford Bob Kingsile R. L. Jones Pampa John Lundy San Marcos Cpl Bascom Guffin Guffin Camp Callan San Diego California Camp Davis North Carolina

Local Socials Report From Abilene And Area

Mr and Mrs Edgar Brigham and children traveled to Abilene on business Monday. Stamford visitors included Carl Carlton and son Coyt visiting W C Carlton and family. Hardin Simmons students Jougene McAllister and Evelyn Harris stay with parents Jesse McAllister and Homer Harris. Sue and Lou Amerson, Odessa twins, visit relatives here. The Brighams small son is ill. Norman Carlton family of Hamlin visits W Carl on. Avoca's Mrs Manuel Thane visits sister Bill Townsend and family. Ed Ashburn goes to Abilene to see ill Dulin Ashburn. Birthday dinner honors Mose Jones with guests from here. Paul Galey of Hemlin visits relatives. Delayed from last week: mumps recovery of Lyn White, Cleve Harwell, Lucille Penny, Marvele Lois Newland. Edwin Pritchard attends sunrise breakfast for Hanlin Junior class near Aspermont. Beth White of Stamford and Cpl Louis White visit Brighams. Vada Lee Meals attends Hamlin High School baccalaureate and graduation. shoe usher at both. Local graduates from Platte High School named: Annaust Rovsky, Mildred Irigeam, Doyle McKennan. J. H. M. Phillips Jr. visits on business bureau.

Edgar Brigham Mildred Oran Abilene Carl Carlton Stamford W. C. Carlton Jougene McAllister Evelyn Harris Hardin- Simmons University Jesse McAllister Homer Harris Sue Lou Amerson Olen Amerson Odessa Oran Brigham Coyt Smith Coyt. Arland Carlton Norman Carlton John Wallace Milbra Near Hamlin W. Carlon Manuel Thane Avoca Bill Townsend Ed Ashburn Dulin Ashburn Mose Jones Jobin Braswell Arnold Glenn Cleve Harwell Vada Lee Priscila Jim Paul Galey Hlemlin Lowell Lyn White Lucille Penny Marvele Lois Newland Edwin Pritchard Hanlin High School Aspermont Orning Beth White Cpl Louis White Ft. Sam Houston Oran Brigham and Son Hamlin High Ol Platifo High Olon Stepher Bert Ayn Leona Prewit Www Frank June Frank Faiy Stamford Hospital Jesse Compter P. Amerson Roy Davie Lueders Olen Stephens H. M. Phillip Jr Marcus C. P. Pritchard Phillips Lamesa V. French Haddox Plainview Fount Rushing East Texas E. FE. Meads R. P. Stephens Chester Cooper San Diego California Mona Newland Craig Stephens Hamlin Wilbur Conner Elzie Conner Near Stamford G. W. Whitehead Mr. Whitehead

Local Notables Note Summer Plans and Travel Routines

Last week residents and visiting friends from Denton Abilene and Has kel traveled through town. Lt Riggs a former Stamford teacher spent time in the area before joining the service. Several students and relatives including Emogene Young Barbara Beyer and Billie Barlow plan studies and reunions at TSCW Canton West Texas and UT while others visit family in Roswell Tahlequah and Throckmorton.

Emogene Young Tev S. H. Young T.S.C.W Denton Roswell New Mexico Billie Barlow Canton West Texas State Teachers College Canyon

Memorial Day Visits and Local Club Meeting Report

The text notes family visits to the Brown and Davis ranch from Mrs. Webb of near Bradshaw and Mrs. Henry Webb, plus relatives from Fort Worth including Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gentry and Mrs. Thomas Murray. Miss Mary Everett returns from Texas State College for Women at Denton. The Forty-Two Club plans a Friday meeting with Mrs. Anna Dial.

Ouida Fay Gray Denton Texas State College For Women Ed Gray Lagerton Frank Sims Brown S v Davis Ranch Mary Doris Everett Mary Everett Webb Near Bradshaw Washington, D. C Henry Webb Brown and Davis Ranch Ross Gentry Thomas Murray Fort Worth Murry Morris Nix Jimmy Guy, Jr Robert Crow

Local Baptists Hear Sermons and Attend Community Events

Pastor Rev Charles Torrence preached at the Baptist church with day visits to Ira and Mrs Treadwell in the Abbie community. A Defense Club meeting at the school auditorium Friday features Charles Griffin and Miss Clara Brown speaking. Attendees include Ouida Hambight Norton William Brigham Wichita Falls and several local families visiting relatives and friends across Stamford area.

Baptist Church Charles Torrence Ira Treadwell Abbie Defense Club U.S.C Charles Griffin Anson Clara Brown Ouida Hambight Norton William Brigham Wichita Falls

Local News Notes From New Hope and Nearby Towns

A rundown of recent community happenings includes visitors from Lubbock for two weeks ending with Ginger Sue’s tonsil removal at Lubbock hospital, school plays and an operetta drawing a large crowd, and Luther Holding receiving treatments at Stamford Sanitarium this week. Local residents Oran Teague and family visited Mrs. J C Blanton in Hamlin, while the Andersons had their house painted with Rev J H Skiles assisting. The Jenkinses were reappointed to teach at New Hope, with plans for a Amarillo vacation, and Earp Portwood and family visited Sager ton while a group of New Hope men and boys traveled to Avoca for a Sunday ball game.

Lubbock Ginger Sue Luther Holding Stamford Sanitarium Oran Teague Kenneth Leon J. C. Blanton Hamlin Chas. Anderson J. H. Skiles Stamford New Hope Jenkins Jimmy Keith Carroll Ann Amarillo Earl Portwood Sagerton O. S. Plumlee

Gertrude Schroeder Is Grove Texas Valedictorian

Gertrude Schroeder of The Grove Texas tops her class this year as valedictorian. She is child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder who moved from Sagerton to The Grove in January and granddaughter of Mrs. C Schroeder of Rule. Gertrude previously attended Sagerton High School.

Gertrude Schroeder the Grove Texas Henry Schroeder Sagerton the Grove C. Schroeder Rule Gertrude Sagerton High School

Va PAIkatu and Shambureer Lumber Co item noted

Fragmentary OCR mentions AA PAIKatu of vas and Shambureer Lumber Co with a 26 case file reference, lacking context or action details.

AA Paikatu of Vas Shambureer Lumber Co

New Hope Fifth Sunday Service and Community Notices

New Hope Baptist Church observed the fifth Sunday morning service with Rev J H Skiles. No evening BT services due to Stamford baccalaureate. Red Cross meet at Ozell Hughes home with many members assisting. pie supper raised 30.75 dollars with proceeds shared with women and girls.

J. H. Skiles Baptist Church Stamford School House Red Cross Ozell Hughes Mies H. L. Hager W. T. Goree, Sr C. M. Walsh Joe Benton J W. Jared Cecil Bean Mark Grantham Earl Portwood Floyd Wylie Nell Hager Carl Anderson Lubbock Chas. Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barkeley J. C. Doss Charles McDougle Smithville Ruth Williams Abilene Christian College Reta Culbreath Dallas Ray Lindell Lena Dorothy Margaret Austin Tommie Rector Pvt Marcus Harrison Sheppard Field G. L. Inglish Harrison St. Louis Owen Aiken Owen Stamford High School A.C.C Lindsey Chapel Church of Christ Bob Bryan University of Texas At Lieut Leslie Riggs Ideal Security Life Insurance Co W. H. Littlefield, Sec Treas Kearny Will T. Roy John Henry Onict Ed Dodson Chicago Lieutenant Riggs Peacock Military Academy Geraldyne Wright W. Th Wright F. O. Burkman of Leeders Mrs. Gitfera G. L. Farrer C. B. Smith Peggy Ashburn B. F. Ashburn San Marcos Baptist Academy Porgy Ray Kinney A. Kinney Barbara Lee Beyer F. H. Beyer G. BE. Hansen Bridge Club Cy R. Middlebrook Sone Richard Wayne Jimmy Glenn Edward Ike Victoria Eugene Swenson Kempner Military Institute Booneville, Mo Eugene W. G. Swenson Pete Andrews The University of Texas H. G. Andrews J. C. Doss, Jr Texas Tech A. J. Bell, Jr Hardin-Simmons University Texas State School For the Blind Bell Nashville Tenn Mr. and Mrs. Ochis Everett Little Sons of Throckmorton Anna Dial Tuxedo J. D. Jenkins O.S. Plumlee C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Swimawas Wim Suits Span Rayon Gabardine Ie Atyle Eipper Penney's Sui Freee Heer Hari June Mooebeh Uetier Cay Grem Bie Eowe-Freen the Thrifty Way AMER Poruwevs Jean Nedra Sarah Fue Plumlee Williams Wellington
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