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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1934

Page

5

Three Men Arrested in Highline Wire Theft Case

Three men were arrested by Sheriff Jim Lee and Lubbock police in Lub bock for stealing more than 20 miles of highline wire from the west Tonsane area. Sheriff Gordon said two suspects confessed to stealing about a mile and a half of copper and over a mile of aluminum wire, cut from the line with a file tied to a pole. Police note similar thefts have occurred across the western state in the past two months, possibly linked to the trio.

Tonsane Jim Lee Lubbock Gordon

Estate blocked with earth dumping dispute ends in jury

A jury weighs a case accusing dumping tons of earth on the Harriman estate and on the residence of Mrs J Bor den Harriman and T Baker, former Mint director, seeking $850 in damages.

J. Borden Harriman T. Baker Mint Washington

Guaranteed stomach relief with Emil Adia tablets

An ad promotes Emil Adia Tablets as guaranteed relief for stomach pains between meals caused by acidity and indigestion. The offer claims refund if relief is not achieved and notes the product is stocked by a drug store chain.

Emil Cite

Elisabeth Jackson Circle Meeting Notes and Birthday Party

The Elisabeth Jackson Circle of the Jones County W M A met in the afternoon with Mrs Morris Hicks presiding. A definite financial report was given and a scripture reading led by Mrs J T Medlin. The hostess served lemonade and next meeting will be with Miss Georgia Thornton for a Bible study. June Daniels celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at Wells avenue. Guests included Georgia Sue Hubbard Flo Scott Tommy Gatewood Omi Ruth Corley Wayland Fuqua Virginia Ruth Adams and Jimmy Dale Daniels. Hosts served cake and ice cream.

Jackson Elisabeth Jackson Jones County W.M.A Morris Hicks Georgia Thornton June Daniels B. L. Daniels Wells Avenue June Georgia Sue Hubbard Flo Scott Tommy Gatewood Omi Ruth Corley Wayland Fuqua Virginia Ruth Adams Jimmy Dale Daniels

Auxilliary Plans Bible Study at First Presbyterian Church

At the regular Auxilliary meeting Rev. J. W. Wright outlined an extensive Bible study course to be taught next Monday afternoon at the church. The session is open to the women of the church. The group met last Monday with Mrs.

Packwood-Huff Marriage in Seymour

Clinton Packwood and Miss Letha Huff were married Saturday night in Seymour. The bride is a graduate of the School of Nursing. The couple plan to make their home here.

Packwood HUFP Clinton Packwood Letha Huff Seymour Ae School of Nursing

Birthday Party for Junior Braun

Junior Braun celebrated his six birthday Tuesday afternoon at the home of his parents J and Mrs A C Braun in cone place. Guests included Sonny Lousignant Dick Lousignant Jackie Arledge Roy Moses Paul Brewton Jerry Bushel Sanford Hodge Bob Ricks Rufus Peckham Bob Peckham Stanley Reese and Bert Eaheart. Barbara Ricks and Alma Jeanne Braun assisted with the entertaining as punch and cake were served.

Junior Braun A. C. Braun Cone Place Junior Sonny and Dick Lousignant Jackie Arledge J.’ Roy Moses Paul Brewton Jerry Bushel Sanford Hodge Bob Ricks Rufus Bob Peckham Stanley Reese Bert Eaheart Barbara Ricks Alma Jeanne Braun Braun

Friendly Hour Bridge Club meets at Mrs Johnson’s home

Mrs M W Johnson hosted the Friendly Hour Bridge Club Friday afternoon. Present were Mmes K R Pawkett S J Hodge Dean Cul R C Ricks Bob Moore Leslie White Branham Payne Guy Pittman D P Williams Earl Os Mary Joe Payne and Jean Fleming. Guests enjoyed salad and tea.

Friendly Hour Club M. W. Johnson Friendly Hour Bridge Club Mmes. K. R. Pawkett S. J. Hodge Dean Cul R. C. Ricks Bob Moore Leslie White Branham Payne Guy Pittman D. P. Williams Earl Os Mary Joe Payne Jean Fleming

Women’s Missionary Union Holds County Apportionment Vote

Members of the Women’s Missionary Union at the First Baptist Church met for a business session. Mrs. Alton McClellan led, Mrs. Alice Hoover gave the devotional from Psalm 27, and the group voted to take care of some county apportionments.

W.M.U Women’s ‘Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Alton McClellan Alice Hoover

Ladies Aid Visits in Haskell Program Highlights

Central Christian Ladies Aid met with Haskell Aid on Monday afternoon. Mrs. McMasters, state secretary of United Missionary Society, led the program. Mary and Jean Fleming sang a duet. Stamford guests included Mrs. Gray, W. G., Bruce, Markham, Brown ing, Dial, Ricks, King, Sanders, McKinne, Coombes, Wiseley, and L.

Haskell Central Christian Ladies’ Aid McMasters United Missionary Society Mary Jean Fleming Stamford Mmes George Gray W. G Bruce R. Markham W. T. Browning Anna Dial R. C. Ricks R. P Ralph King A. R. Sanders Lee McKinne C. E. Coombes B. N. Wiseley

Cooke-Ada Mae wedding in Abilene noted

The city reports Will Cooke and Miss Ada Mae — both of this city — wed Thursday night last in Abilene at O. E. Phillips Church of Christ. The bride wore white with blue accessories. they plan to live on South McKinley Street.

Cook-Lane Will Cooke Ada Mae Abilene O. E. Phillips Church of Christ Phillips R. B. Lane South McKinley Street

Saturday Club Hosts and Guests at Yates Home

Mrs. Harry Yates entertained Saturday with club members and guests including Mrs. F. B. Hudson who won a cooking jar in bridge, Gordon Haynes who earned a handkerchief, and Mrs. R. R. Robertson of Amarillo with a similar prize. Guests and hostesses attended prayers and devotional, then enjoyed a salad course with coconut macaroons and iced tea.

Harry Yates F. B. Hudson Gordon Haynes R. R. Robertsson Amarillo Mimes R. R. Robertson D. A. Bandeen H. A. Carter G. C. Carothers C. M.francis Gordon Astin F. W. Peckham J. K. la Roe Mayme Yates Orr

Young People's Assembly Attendees at Abilene

Attending the Young People's Assembly of the Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church at Abilene this week are Kathryn Batay Anas Waggon Pa Robert jer Frances Culbreath Ivy Janie Lou Guffin Irene Stewart Helen Miller Don Sadler Paul Corley Leroy ensey and more. Hooton teaches a course at the assembly. Each participant has the choice of

Young People’s Assembly Young People’s Assembly of the Northwest Texas

Steamy Event Held at McMurry College This Week

The week features a recreational program titled The Steamy presented at McMurry College. The schedule highlights activities for students and community members, promoting engagement and fitness through informal classes and gatherings.

McMurry Col

Church of Christ Sees Sunday Services and Evening Sermons

The Church of Christ reports Sunday attendance of 34 with 7:46 service start and a Ladies' class Monday at 4 PM. Bro. Jessie Eubanks preached two sermons, morning on The Parate of Gideon and evening on What The interest in all phases of the church work is wing, inviting all to attend.

Church OF Christ Mane Jessie Eubanks Gideon

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