Stamford Urges Bond Drive as POW Return Inspires Pride
The Stamford community is urged to support the Seventh War Loan while celebrating the return and discharge of Allied POWs and soldiers from Europe. Officials note more must be done to defeat Japan and sustain victory bonds, praising humane POW treatment and the Red Cross report that over 99 percent of American POWs held by Germany are returning home.
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Stamford
Aford
Europe
Nford
Japan
Germany
Okinawa
Far
Pacific
Rge
Hitler
American
Red Cross
United States
Soviet
Russia
Red Cross Fional
June 38 Guests at Buffet Supper Hosted by Youngquist
Mr and Mrs C E Youngquist entertained with a large buffet on June 3. Guests included the Ekdahls Anderson Lundgren Olson Shuquist and Strand families from nearby towns. Business visitors from Austin and El Reno were seen, with several local relatives and guests attending church and family events.
Oil and Gas Showings on Carl Seth Farm Reported
A showing of oil and gas was drilled on the Carl Seth farm but results were not enough to designate a producer. Two producers had been found on the Seth farm years earlier. Harvest conditions and yields are favorable with oats averaging 40 to 50 bushels and wheat 18 to 25. Rain Monday aids cotton and feed crops and gardens. The Lundgren family welcomed Sgt. Ray Lundgren home from Italy on a 30 day furlough after a year with the Army Air Forces. The family visited Paducah and relatives. Catherine Almquist returned from Rosemead California. Albert Pearson sends word from Luzon. Mrs. Gustafson notes her husband’s release from a German prison camp and other family visits are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Seth
Seth
Will Benet
Calif
Los Angeles
California
Meritorious Service Plaque Awarded to 72nd Liaison Squadron
The 72nd Liaison Squadron received the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque from Lieut. Gen. Alexander M. Patch Seventh Army for exceptional duty in France from August 15 to December 1, 1944. Sgt. J. B. Cooper of Stamford Texas is a member of the squadron.
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Seventh Army
Germany
72Nd
Alexander M. Patch
France
J. B. Cooper
Eff Cooper
Stamford
Texas
Davises Buy Brick Home in Lubbock on Tenth Street
Mr. and Mrs. A. Davis formerly of Stamford purchased a seven room brick residence at 2008 Tenth Street in Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
A. Davis
Stamford
Tenth Street
Hood Receives Purple Heart for Guam Wounds
Marine Sgt. Robert P. Hood, 20, of Stamford Texas, attached to the Third Marine Division, was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds from a mortar hit during Asan Beach landings on Guam. A Bougainville veteran, Hood has 18 months overseas service and enlisted in August 1942. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hood and formerly worked for Safeway in Ft. Stockton Texas. He has two brothers in military service.
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Cently
Guam
Hood
Asan Beach
Bougainville
John Hood
Stamford
Texas
Ft. Stockton
Safeway Stores Corporation
Marine Corps
Local Church Service and Community Notes
New Hope Rev J H Skiles filled his Baptist Church appointment Sunday morning. Pvt L J Hager of Sheppard Field visited with his wife and relatives. Mr and Mrs Oran Teague and sons and Mr and Mrs Cecil Bean and daughters traveled to Rotan on business. They called on Mrs J C Blanton in Hamlin. A large crowd attended the Buie's Park school picnic Tuesday where Frank Vasek broke his arm. Mrs A C Tidwell and daughter Vera Mae of Mineral Wells and son Eldon Tidwell on leave in San Francisco visited here and Stamford. The Tidwell family lived here 17 years before moving to Mineral Wells two years ago. Mrs Joel Hayman and Mrs Leo Ivy hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Wayne Mayfield at the school lunch room. Guests included Mmes W C Willis, Lyle Adams, Cecil Bean, W T Goree, A L Conner, Harrell McDuff, Sam Hansen, W B Conner, Joe Benton, Louis Woodson, J L Woodson and Wayne Mayfield. Gifts were sent by Mrs Floyd Brigham and Mrs A L Hardin. The school play drew a large crowd Wednesday night. Eighth grade graduates were Norma Dean Blankenship, Lyla Beth Adams, Louise Wade, Bertha Ray, James Tarleton, Glenn Bolding and Ray Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Youngquist
O. L. Ekdahl
Charles Anderson
J. A. Lundgren
Philip Olson
Edgar Shuquist
Herman Strand
Messrs
Mmes
George Olander
E. W. Teich
Edgar Teich and Sons
Austin
Ed Olander
Bertha Cordray
Hulda Niles
el Reno
Okla
Gust Strand
Eben Shuquist
Jimmy Daniels
San Antonio
Carlsbad Caverns
Willena Olson
A. E. Olson
Abilene High School
Carl Jensen
Astrid
Haskell Carter
Carter
Hamlin
Sam Basland
Jensen
Jennie Pauline Armstrong
Helen Louise Martin
Fort Worth
Lawrence Pearson
Army General Hospital
Waco
Gerald McLennan
Marie Soderberg
California
McLennan
Navy Air Corps
Lt. McLennan
Pvt
Kermit Soderberg
Axel Soderberg
Camp Hood
R. C. Burleson
Elia Ericson
Edward Newquist
Newport
South Wales
England
Dothan
Ala
C. C. McGowan
Dallas
H. E. Olson
McGowan
Clarice Olson
Walter Segerstrom
Bobby
John Lunn
Eric Forsell
M. A. Johnson
Hugo Birger Haterius
Hatreuis
Mr. Johnson
J. H. Skiles
Baptist Church
L. J. Hager
Sheppard Field
Buie’s Park
Frank Vasek
A. C. Tidwell
Vera Mae
Mineral Wells
Eldon Tidwell
San Francisco
Stamford
Tidwell
Joel Hayman
Leo Ivy
Wayne Mayfield
W. C. Willis
Lyle Adams
Cecil Bean
W. T. Goree
A. L. Conner
Harrell McDuff
Sam Hansen
W. B. Conner
Joe Benton
Louis Woodson
J. L. Woodson
Floyd Brigham
A. L. Hardin
Norma Dean Blankenship
Lyla Beth Adams
Louise Wade
Bertha Ray
James Tarleton
Glenn Bolding
Ray Hansen
Anson Speaker Otis Miller Visits Local Figures
Otis Miller of Anson served as the speaker at a local gathering. Morris Bean of Lubbock spent the weekend with Mrs. Nettie McDuff and Raymond Bean. Haldor Major and H E Major visit Mr. and Mrs. A C Tidwell in Mineral Wells. Father’s Day service planned for the third Sunday in June with basket lunch and noon dinner. Vera Mae Tidwell of Mineral Wells visited Barbara Ann Bean. W C Willis family plan a Dallas week. Yvonne Willis to seek treatment for paralysis in the arm. Harvest underway with wheat yields 20 to 30 bushels per acre. Dr. Glass from China spoke at the Baptist Church. J W L Davis travels to Lindsey, Oklahoma to visit daughters and families. Mrs. Joel Hyman underwent major surgery at Stamford Sanitarium and is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bean
Lubbock
Nettie McDuff
Raymond Bean
Pfe
Haldor Major
H. E. Major
A. C. Tidwell
Mineral Wells
Vera Mae Tidwell
Barbara Ann Bean
W. C. Willis
Dallas
Yvonne
Glass
China
The
Baptist Church
J. W. L. Davis
Lindsey, Okla
W. A. Robbins
J. W. McDaniel
Joel Hyman
Stamford Sanitarium
Promoted Lieutenant Paris D. Park Jr. Assists V E Day War Bond Drive
Paris D. Park Jr promoted from flight officer to second lieutenant and serves as a B 17 first pilot. He completed combat phase training at Sioux City Iowa. On V E Day he flew in a formation low over Dixon NL to celebrate and support the Seventh War Loan drive. He hopes to visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris D. Park, Jr
Sioux City
Iowa
Dixon
Park
Flies That Feed on Sugar Do Not Lay Eggs
A study finds that flies surviving on a sugar-only diet fail to produce eggs. Researchers note feeding type directly influences reproductive output, with sugar deprivation possibly triggering halted egg production in these insects.
Pfc Oddis Parnell Receives Silver Star for Luzon action
Pfc Oddis Parnell of the First Cavalry division earned the Silver Star for gallantry on Luzon on February 16 while aiding wounded comrades under fire. He also received the Purple Heart for wounds to the head. Parnell enlisted in 1943 and served since July 1944, including Leyte and Luzon invasions. His brother LeeRoy, a Coast Guard machinist mate third class, has just been honorably discharged.
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Pfc
Oddis Parnell
Luzon
Parnell
First Cavalry Division
Leyte
LeeRoy Parnell
Coast Guard
Abilene
Len Hay
Monday
Lloyd Luckie
Stamford
Men Wanted for Pipeline Work by Lone Star Gas Co
Lone Star Gas Co calls for workers in pipeline construction. For further information call 954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Gas Co
Rinn Graduates from Aviation Storekeeper School
Herbert Rinn of Old Glory Texas has graduated from the Aviation Storekeeper's school at Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida. He entered the Navy December 10 1943 and completed recruit training in San Diego California. Rinn is now a qualified aviation storekeeper and may serve with a Naval Air Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Herbert Rinn
Old Glory
Texas
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Rinn
Bushell Family Welcomes Sailors Home on Leave
Harry F Bushell a carpenter's mate third class returns from the Pacific on a 30 day leave. His wife Christine Howell comes from Leeders to join him. Visitors include Pete and Shedella Buntin, Georgia Bushell, and Elroy Sanders with his wife Doris. Another son, William A Bushell, in Italy, has sent flowers for Mother’s Day and earned the Air Medal in the Mediterranean Theater.
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Harry F. Bushell
E. A. Bushell
Pacific
Christine Howell
Leeders
Benicha
Calif
Bushell
Pete Buntin
Shedella
Ft. Stockton
Georgia Bushell
Dallas
Elroy Sanders
Doris Bushell
San Diego
William A. Bushell
Italy
Mediterranean
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Cleburne Huston
East Hamilton Street
Bricksdahl
A. D. Lundgren
Sgt
Ray Lundgren
Army Air
Robert P. Hood
Purple Heart
Third Marine Division
Mrs. Mayfield
Otis Miller of
Anson
Silver Star
Frank C. Scott
Scott’s Clinic
Haskell
Miller-Nelson Machine Works
Monahans
Peigean Tires
Jetus
Humphrey Hardware Company
Dad
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