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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1935

Page

2

Avoca and McMurry Ties Highlight Local News

Avoca residents attend McMurry University events in Abilene including alumni banquet and graduation. Rev. J. E. Shewbert, a 1931 graduate, appears on the program. Local visitors, church activities, school performances, and social gatherings across Avoca, Stamford, Haselt, and surrounding towns are noted with multiple residents attending events, visiting relatives, and participating in church roles through the week.

J. E. Shewbert Abilene McMurry Alumi Wooten Shewbert Rock Garden Edd Hughes Berryhill Avoca Leroy Williamson New Light Nealy Mae Humphrey Ima Rial Irene Ellevis Lester Knowles Swenson Ruth Renge Corpus Christi W. S. Knowles Knowles Kyle Grimes Baird Eloise Patterson G. H. Rennels J. E. Rennels Brownwood Eugene White Stamford H. E. Culwell Harlan Stephens Cisco J. R. Candle Homer Mary Joe Vivian Earl Weldon Caudle Leeders Walter Winberry Clay Gould T. J. Hammer Bruce Gandy A. J. Major Truett Blackman Lovington New Mexico G. H. Rennets R. H. Tidwell G. R. Bennett Hamlin H. J Mary Ellen Hines Rita Williamson Estha Harrell Weldon Culwell Hilton Whiet Alvin Sylvester Rudolph Smith Inez Gead Jessie Hamitt Baptist Ladies’ Missionary Union J. C. Williams H. J. Hansen Gens Whitworth E. E. Clark Bert Jennings J. W. Grimes J. Williams Bill Jackson Dee White Mary Frances Jim Lusk Corinth Amos Kyle Grimes Carlon M. E. Gilpin Morgan A. C. Humphrey Wayne Mary Sue Jo Anne Humphrey Mr. Williams R. L. Taylor Raymond Plumlee Richard Mathis Billy Dean Bess Thompson Paducah H. H. White W. C. Humphrey Doris Mae Haskell

Stamford High School Graduation At Methodist Church

A large crowd from Stamford attended the senior class exercises at the Methodist church Tuesday night. Diplomas were awarded to J. B. Burney Jr., Howard Hopkins, and L. J. Hager, among others, with Rev. J. H. Skiles leading services and a big Sunday School turnout noted. Numerous local residents and families were listed as visitors and attendees throughout the event and related community activities.

Stamford High School Methodist Church W. J. Majors J. B. Burney Claud Huddleston Cecil Bean F. B. Reid W. T. Hilliard W. L. Hopkins Zula Burney Ona Reid Lucille Hardin Imogene Hu Anson Lora Sorrell Pearl Goree Stamford Luther Bolding Juanell, Dempsey Glenn Rex Lavelle Elmer Reid Nancy Carole J. Creel Gene Roberts John D Edgar Sorrell W. T. Goree, Jr P. R. Lundy Hamlin Far Cook Haskell Eula Lee Burney Archer City W. T. Goree Jack McWilliams J. L. Herman, Jr Hugh Tarlton Fred Cox Woodrow Reid Jinks Goree Dexter Plumlee Bickley Reid Joe Hyman Henry Arrant Shirley Ann Imogene Huddleston Morgan Williams Billie Jack Lavon Doris J. L. Woodson Church of Christ At Mines Alfred Lieb Russell Taylor Sadie Lieb Jeanette Taylor Ola Williams Harvey Pierson Buddie Taylor Jewel Shell Estelle Astin Carol Taylor Marlene Graham Billy Dean Carson Martha Corley Glenna Taylor Lola Williams Katherine Shell Joan Taylor Johnnie Williams Johnny Taylor Walter Skiles

Stamford visitors and local attendance noted

Miss Ona Reid and Miss Dorothy Barnicoat visited Stamford on Friday afternoon. John Jarred visited Stamford on Sunday afternoon. Several community members attended the Stamford Hamlin baseball game at Stamford on Sunday evening.

Ona Reid Stamford Dorothy Barnicoat John Jarred

Unusual Prizes At Cleveland Osteopathic Benefit

The Cleveland Osteopathic Society offered odd prizes at a benefit party. first prize a major surgical operation, second prize obstetrical service, third prize removal of tonsils or adenoids. Winners could transfer prizes if not needing the service.

Cleveland Osteopathic Society

Cynical quip defines a classic as known but unread

O. O. McIntyre offers a wry take on literature arguing a classic is a book everyone knows yet no one has read. He jokes the term comes from class and sick, implying pretension and discomfort in equal measure.

O. O. McIntyre Milton Page, Jr Johnny Marie Ilton Ginger Rogers Fred Astaire

Mrs. Hudson Runs a Home Library and Book Chats

Mrs. Hudson operates a home library on East Oliver street charging a dime for three days of access. She selects current best sellers, reviews, and reads book critiques, sharing opinions with visitors. She enjoys social contact and discussing books, hosting readers and pie, with a desk valued by locals.

John L. Hudson East Oliver Street Hudson Denver

Elizabeth Jackson Circle Meeting Notes

The Elizabeth Jackson Circle met Monday with Mrs. Morris Hicks. After a prayer service and business discussion an offering was taken. Mrs. J. T. Medlin read a letter from Elizabeth Routh, newly serving as missionary to Nigeria.

Elizabeth Jackson Morris Hicks J. T. Medlin Baptist Standard Elizabeth Routh Nigera Lilias Penick Mesdames B. F. Moore W. E. Dobbins J. H. Weldon E. P. Miles Sam Crawford W. H. Wright S. S. Callicoatte G. A's Sunbeams West Side Baptist Church

Holy Communion Service at Saint Luke's Church June 9

The Sunday service at Saint Luke's Church on June 9 begins with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. The full service includes a sermon and baptismal vows, commemorating Pentecost. Whit Sunday is obligatory for members. visitors may participate as they wish. Vicar William H. Martin presides.

St. Luke’s Church Saint Luke’s Church Jesus Christ Luke’s William H. Martin

Loretta Young Chosen by Colman for Most Improved Actress

Ronald Colman selects Loretta Young as the screen's most improved actress. She stars opposite Colman in Clive of India, Zanuck's first million dollar 20th Century Pictures production, showing at the Palace Theatre Sunday Monday and Tuesday.

Ronald Colman Loretta Young Loretta Colman Clive India Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century Pictures Palace Theatre Cocoanut Grove Zanuck 20Th

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back and Clive of India Review

Century praises Loretta as a young actress reaching maturity in theater, noting her serious commitment and high craft in Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back. The feature Clive of India is described as grand drama with Loretta as Robert Clive’s wife, tested by public life demands, released through United Artists.

Bulldog Drummond Loretta Colman Clive India Robert Clive Darryl Zanuck United Artists

J. S. Smith's Brother Dies at Walnut Springs

J S Smith travels to Walnut Springs after death of his brother Irvin Smith. Mrs Smith accompanies him, with George Oliver and Tom, Mrs Roland Daughtry, and Misses Jeffie and Helen attending the funeral gatherings in Walnut Springs.

J. S. Smith Walnut Springs Irvin Smith

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Eulaly Stonewall Ben Weeks Funston Sid Lawerence Jack Workman W. G. Bailey L. F E. A. Goad Emmit Betts Clairette E. T. Salmon R. S. Hines Mary Ellen Henry Bryan Mary Louise St. Louis Dodson Dick Taylor Breckenridge Jake Salmon J.C. Williams Wesley Beazley Geraldine Patsy Hawley J. L. Watts R. H. Hammer Bobbie Bryan Henry Byran Frank Cockrell Alta Rial Young People’s Assembly of the Northwest Texas McMurry College Miss Rial Avoca League Cockrell Christene Hammer Mildred Phelps Norman Smith Spurgeon Young Enid Peggy Sue A. D. Salmon J. E. Shewhert Guy Young Lewis Woodson Dixie Ruth Huddleston Jimmie Rogers Armenta Looney J. H. Skiles B.T.S Skiles Tuxedo Roy Moritz Juanette Taylor Nettie Reid Tommie Middlebrooks Julia Miller Rose Joan Peggy Jean Pewitz Red Davis Joe Key R. F. Huddleston Baucum Burney Ie J. B. Burney L. L. Johns Lee Armour Judith L. F. Metz Matilda Jane Gomer Adams Frank Heflin Dallas Vera Sloan Clara Lively Inez Meeker George Rollins Mister Missus Goodrich Goodrich Commanders Texas History Movies Fort St.john Eagle Pass ENERG Texas Anayas Coahuila Tui Capl Villegecas Ft.st. John Capt.villese Marie Pao Walter Winchell Constance Cummings Russ Columbo Paul Kelly Blossom Seeley Abe Lyman Tom Keene Rochelle Hudson Oswald, the Rabbit 20Th Century Wallace Ford Marion Marsh
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