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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1944

Page

4

Eagles Drag On in Technicolor Uplifted Nature Screen

Universal Pictures presents Eagles Drag On a Technicolor wildlife drama filmed in Mexico. Dan and Jule Mannix train great American eagles to capture iguanas or dragons to create an unstaged natural drama. The feature plays with Chip Off the Old Block at the State Theater starting Sunday.

Universal Pictures Company Dan Jule Mannix Mexico State Theater Donald O'Connor Peggy Ryan Ann Blyth

Bridal Shower for Former Stamford Girl at Grand Prairie

Mrs. Billie Newman nee Edna Earl Moore received a tea and shower at Grand Prairie on May 25. Attendants included Pat Mallard, Mrs. Roy Childs, Frances Parker, Annie Faye Mcllveen, and Mrs. E. H. Newman. The couple then left for Kentucky where Sgt. Newman serves.

Billie Newman Edna Earl Moore Joe B. Cashion Grand Prairie Fred Rice Pat Mallard Roy Childs Frances Parker Annie Faye Mcllveen E. H. Newman Fairfield

Miss Annette Carothers Graduates From Hockaday School

Miss Annette Carothers daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Carothers graduates from Miss Hockaday school in Dallas Her parents attended the graduation in Dallas and Annette returned home with them for the summer.

Annette Carothers G. C. Carothers

Personal notes on local residents and travels

Mrs. John Carlton formerly Geneva Wendeborn has returned from Dallas where she worked five months as a riveter at North American Aircraft. Mr. and Mrs. Bart Holland and daughter Martha visit kin in Mt Calm. grandmother Rebecca Busby joins them in Waco. Mrs. Greaves from San Bernardino visits her Wright parents as her husband Cpl Greaves heads overseas. Turner of Waco and Capt. Carr of Wichita Falls visit. Carr and Turner’s daughters are Wrights. Winston Martin works in Lubbock awaiting call to service.

John Carlton Geneva Wendeborn Dallas North American Aircraft Corporation Bart Holland Martha Mt. Calm Mrs. Holland Tony Goble Rebecca Busby B. M. Busby Waco J. B. Greaves San Bernardino Calif W. H. Wright Cpl. Greaves Greaves Juanite Wright E. W. Turner P. C. Carr Wichita Falls Turner Mrs. Carr

Local Notes on Visits and Travel From Spur Area

Mrs. R. A. Eaton of Spur entered the hospital this week for examination and observation. Tommy Fuqua, son of Rufus Fuqua, has returned home from San Antonio where he studied at Peacock Military Academy. Mr. Thomas Jr and son Joseph Allison of Fort Worth arrived by plane Sunday afternoon for Mr. Thomas's vacation from Consolidated Vultee where he is employed. Dr. F. E. Hudson left Wednesday for Colorado to spend time on his ranch. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson of Hamlin visited M. V. Bland and family Sunday.

R. A .Eaton Spur Tommy Fuqua Rufus Fuqua San Antonio Peacock Military Academy Mr. Thomas, Jr Joseph Allison Fort Worth Mr. Thomas Consolidated Vultee Dr. F. FE. Hudson Colorado

Nurse Gertrude Pinetz Joins Stamford Sanitarium Staff

Mrs. Gertrude Pinetz a registered nurse arrived from Detroit and has accepted a position at Stamford Sanitarium. She visited with Miss Orie Lee and Miss Valentine Bland. Gerald Porter of San Antonio spent time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Porter. Jamie Chandler, college student from Lincoln Nebraska, is vacationing in Iowa before summer school in Lincoln. Chandler plans to visit Stamford from August 15 for one month with her parents.

Gertrude Pinetz Detroit, Mich Stamford Sanitarium Orie Lee Valentine Bland Gerald Porter San Antonio Mrs. N. D. Porter Jamie Chandler Lincoln Nebraska Iowa Stamford J. W Chandler

Thomas Family Returns to Fort Worth After Vacation

Mr and Mrs R C Thomas Jr and their children Joseph Allison and Saundra Kay have returned to Fort Worth after spending their vacation here with relatives.

R. C. Thomas, Jr Joseph Allison Saundra Kay Fort Worth

Officer from Fort Bragg Visits Family

Lieut Commi Knowles stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina arrived Wednesday night to visit with his family.

Commi Knowles Ft. Brage North Carolina

Chip Off the Old Block features OConnor Ryan and Blyth

Universal showcases Donald OConnor and Peggy Ryan in Chip Off The Old Block at the State Theater for a three day run. The family friendly musical comedy pairs OConnor with Ryan, highlights Blyth in a top role, and marks Joel Kupperman's screen debut as Quiz Kid.

Donald O'Connor Peggy Ryan Universal Donald O’connor O’connor Donald Ann Blyth Joel Kupperman Stretty Ann Blyth Cleft

Miss Ruth Francis Returns Home From Stephens College

Miss Ruth Francis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Francis, has returned home after completing a year as a student at Stephens College.

Ruth Francis C. M. Francis Stephens College

Canter Club elects Ann Bunkley UT Austin secretary

Ann Bunkley of Stamford elected secretary of Canter Club a UT Austin group for co ed riding experts at the University of Texas Austin.

Ann Bunkley Stamford University of Texas, Austin

St Johns WSCS Yearbook Program Planned at Church

St John’s Methodist Church hosts a WSCS yearbook program on Monday. A brief business meeting was held by president Mrs Howard Rogers. Mrs R C Thomas gave a summary of the mission study book For All of Life, completed last week.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Howard Rogers R. C. Thomas

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