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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

5

Local Democratic Candidacy Declarations Headline

The American is authorized to announce candidacies under the Democratic primary for County Clerk W F Wright reelection County Treasurer J D Pickens County Superintendent Miss Luella Hauk reelection County Judge Owen Thomas reelection Public Weigher 2 Joe R Jones reelection Tax Assessor W H Griffith reelection County Attorney E V Hardwick District Clerk J Spurgeon Refves reelection Sheriff W E Shields Tom Hudson reelection Tax Collector A S Reaves reelection Public Weigher Precinct 7Leeders W F E Graham reelection

W. F. Wright J. D. Pickens Luella Hauk Owen Thomas Joe R. Jones W. H. Griffith E. V. Hardwick

Fresh Buttermilk in Stamford Texas Store Ad

An advertisement lists Fresh Buttermilk at 907 East Boulevard Stamford Texas with a trade note 7-tf indicating stock or price detail for a local dairy outlet.

East Boulevard Stamford Texas

Dinner Offer at White Kitchen Cafe

Advertises a 6 o’clock dinner service from 6:00 to 8:30 p m at White Kitchen Cafe with a casual dining appeal.

White Kitchen Cafe

Stamford Gains In Importance as Highway Center

Stamford emerges as a key hub with the Texas Transcontinental Trail and Fort Worth Roswell Airline Highway boosting traffic. The Galveston Denver and Ozark Trail projects, plus local efforts by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, aim to pave and promote routes through Haskell county to Abilene and beyond, increasing tourist and continental traffic.

Stamford Stamford Chamber of Commerce Texas Fort Worth Stamford Highway Committee Chamber of Commerce Wichita Falls Ballinger Munday Haskell Anson Abilene Law Department Stamford Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee R. L. Haynie TTT California Florida

Shower Honors Miss Crockett Bride Elect at Jones Home

Miss Carrie Louw Crockett, bride elect of Swanson Davis, was feted at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by Miss France Jones and Mrs. R F Culbreath at Miss Jones’s home. About eighty five guests enjoyed an orchestral program, lavender decor, and rose petal gifts as the couple’s future plans were celebrated.

France Jones R. F. Culbreath Miss Jones Carrie Louw Crockett Swanson Davis Mrs. Culbreath C. 8. Cooper Dorothy Harlan Leta Mae Middleton Mary Bryant Marbelle Baird Ro Ro Robertson W. DD. Smith Dorothy Ruth Culbreath Mary Frances Gose Virginia Stewart Edna Haynie Robert Frances Culbreath Patsy Belle Kinard Martha Jane Bryant Mary Louise Abbott Jack Jones R.S. Haynie

Miss Carrie Lou Crockett Honored at 84 Party

Miss Carrie Lou Crockett bride elect was the guest of honor at a party hosted by her sisters Mrs. R. M. Kinard and Miss Margaret Crockett. The green and pink themed afternoon featured 84 games, refreshments, and a “hope box” reveal with rice favors and orange blossoms marking the wedding date.

Carrie Lou Crockett R. M. Kinard Margaret Crockett Crockett Hope Box Ruby Rice Cornelia Johnson Lo& Green Mabel Bryant Dora Rothman Ellen Johnson Jessie Garth Cecile Georgia Donalson Francesa Jones Ruth Brown Mary Astin Willie Lee Box Mesdames Byron Lewis R. F. Culbreath Maynie Ray Howard

Legion Picnic at Lake No 4 Pleases Attendees

The American Legion picnic at the Scout camp Lake No 4 Monday night drew Legionnaires Auxiliary members and Boy Scouts as guests. A wonderful spread was enjoyed and the event left attendees with high praise.

American Legion Lake No. 4 Legion Auxiliary Boy Scouts Legionnaires

Plainview Couple Weds in Quiet Anson Ceremony

Williams Scott of Plainview and Ernest Williams of Anson wed quietly Saturday evening June 5. They plan to reside in Anson after the ceremony.

Billa Scott Plainview Community Ernest Williams Anson

Celebrates First Birthday of Little Peexgy Mitchell

Peexgy Mitchell marked her first birthday with a party held last Wednesday from five to six at the home of Mr and Mrs M M Michell. Punch and cake were served to guests including Dorothy Bell and Charles Kilpatrick David Raff J S Davis Jr Dorothy ay Scott Cleo Harold and Ava Ruth Sosebee Leon and Peggy Mitchell. Others attending were Mesdames John Brooks Ava Mitchell Paulin Jones Lulu Nichols Misses Viola Brooks and Lila Fay Sosebee and J D and Roger Sosebee.

Peexgy Mitchell M. M. Michell Dorothy Bell Charles Kilpatrick David Raff J. S. Davis Dorothy Ay Scott Cleo Harold Ava Ruth Sosebee Leon Peggy Mitchell John Brooks Ava Mitchell Paulin Jones Lulu Nichols Viola Brooks Lila Fay Sosebee J. D Roger Sosebee

Birthday Lawn Party for Billie Bruce Lee

Billie Bruce Lee celebrated his fifth birthday with a lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs J B Lee. Guests included Everett Million Bobby Carter Junior Carter and many others as ice cream and cake were served on the porch. Adults assisted in serving and entertaining.

J. B. Lee Billie Bruce Lee Everett Million Bobby Junior Carter Billie McDonald Beatrice Austin James Dial Vina Barton Doris J. Lyons Dewane Julian Elliott Alma Flo Alexander Peggy Eliahblan Elliott Bobby Bryant Charles Warren Tayman F., Jr Jack Bunkley Marjorie Johnnie Bill Harris Doris Edward Ryan Billie L. Robinson Elizabeth Mary Hele Carter Billie Bruce Mrs. Lee J. EF. Million S. Lyons M. E. Elliott Fred Ryan M. B. Harris

Engagement announced at tea for Miss Crockett

Mrs R M Kinard and Mise Margaret Crockett hosted a Thursday afternoon tea to announce the engagement of their sister Miss Margare l Crockett to Mr Swenson Davie. The home featured summer flowers pink lace and greenery. A program of songs readings an orchestral interlude and a playful one act skit announced the happy news. Green gage dessert followed as the color scheme was carried throughout.

R. M. Kinard Mise Marsgaret Crockett Misa Carrielou Crockett Swenson Davie H. A. Carter W. B. Tayman Byron Lewis Margaret Smith May Belle Baird Mary Bryant Dorothy Harlan Letana Middleton N. S. Holland Mra KR L. Haynie Martha Alice Moore Kathleen Whittington Kath

Bride and kin noted in wedding notice

Erine Tadlock, Evelyn Perkins and Mrs. Starkey Duncan, sister of the groom, are identified in a wedding notice highlighting family roles and connections.

Erine Tadlock Evelyn Perkins Starkey Duncan

Woodmen Circle drill team hold all day picnic at Luedere Park

Members of the Woodmen Circle drill team and their families enjoyed an all day picnic at Luedere park last Thursday. A fine picnic lunch was served at noon and about five of forty attended. Swimming was a principal amusement.

Woodmen Luedere Park

Mrs Hugh Antin Hosts Bridge Party Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs Hugh Antin entertained friends at a bridge gathering held Wednesday afternoon. Guests included social acquaintances from the area and enjoyed light refreshments after play.

Hugh Antin Bridge

Crockett and Davia Wed at St John’s Church on June 12

Invitations are issued for the wedding of Miss Carrie Lou Crockett and Mr Swenson Davia set for Saturday evening June 12 at St John’s Methodist Church at 8 30 o’clock.

Carrie Lou Crockett Mr. Swenson Davia St. John’s Methodial Church

Principal Johnson to Prairie View for twelve week stay

Principal J. R. Johnson of the Washington School left last week for Prairie View to prosecute courses over twelve weeks. He will study industrial work to align his school for Federal Aid for salaries. No assistants have been named for his school.

Johnson Prairie View J. R. Johnson Washington School

Bible work tour by Trinity students to Stamford district

L T Johnston and J B Reed ministerial students from Trinity University arrived in Stamford this week to promote Bible study in Stamford and Haskell districts for the next sixty days. Trinity assigns ten students to this territory each summer. Johnston and Reed are rooming at Dr D Q Gould's residence.

L. T Johnston J. B. Reed Trinity University Stamford Haskell

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J. Spurgeon Refves W. E. Shields Tom Hudson A. S. Reaves Leeders W. FE. Graham Aesiens Gaye Weing Direct Mattress Co West McHarg Auto Wrecking Co E. A. Short, Prop South Fergusos Firestone Hedberg Southwest J. G. Prince Polnce Cleta Mae Hugh Mary Kelley Myrtle Kelly Aneis Dewees Stella McClintock Annie McClintock Ines Ruff J. W. Dewees Cary McClintock Nene Dewees Ellsworth Holton Jessie Holten Oliie Bass Leon Mitchell L. J Basa Mary Ruth Bass John L. Hoelten Irene Dewees Dale Prince Dallas Prince Jessie Hughes L. G. Prince John Prince A. EF. Ethridge Prince Miss Crockett Legion Picnic Williams Scott Stamford Laundry Metzger Dallas W.R. Moore Grocery Pionto City Barber Shop & Beauty Shoppe Vhone Gambill Brothers White Mountain Roth Forib Ks T. M.sayman Sayman Winchester
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