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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
2
Editorial applauds General Douglas MacArthur as a unifying symbol of courage and leadership. It argues his fame reflects national strength, urging all free peoples to honor him as victory in World War II approaches.
A humorous note warns husbands not to let wives sharpen pencils with razors. It riffs that powder puffs are harmless, while razors risk damage and injury. The cheeky line plays on domestic roles and common grooming habits.
The piece satirizes gossip as what people pass along about others. It notes angels as women in art to avoid embarrassing women, and mocks quick judgments. It laments daily surprises at a world still here and comments on the monthly flood of sordid financial talk.
In Stamford on June 12 1924 plans announce a free concert by the Stamford Firemen Band at the Stamford Inn Friday evening. The item notes community events and local travel, reflecting the era's small town social life.
Avoca Mr and Mrs C L Doty announce the birth of their son born Sunday June 7. Mrs Doty is the former Nina Fay Cockrell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Cockrell. Nearby relatives and neighbors share in greetings as the community notes the new arrival.
Rockdale residents host relatives from Plains and East Texas while churchgoers attend services in Lueders. Clifton Cobb resigns from Stamford PCA to join the army with June 11 induction for Haskell peers. local service members include Bunnie Miller, M. B. Cobb, T. C. Newcomb, Wallace McCowan, Carlton Middleton, and John M. Ivy.
Pearleta and Marie Ivy spent Friday and Saturday with Juanell Williams of Haskell. Mrs. Ed Ivy is confined to bed again. J. P. D. is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Gillespie. Services for the Rockdale Baptist Church were not held last Sunday due to rain. preaching next Sunday morning by Rev. Hardy Childress.
Services were held at Bethel Lutheran Church Sunday night with Augustine Theological student Winifred Stenholm leading in Rev Haterius absence. No morning service due to muddy roads. next Sunday morning by deacons and evening by Luther League. guests and local connections noted including Rosene family, the Johnson farm group, Carlton family, and Hamlin Jensen visitors.
Inductions continue as Herman Ebenstam Oliver Reed and other Stamford area youths join the army this Friday. Comer Sharp of Stamford plans to depart Friday, husband of Mildred Seth. Ernest Armstrong graduates from Stamford High School this term. A W Stenholm recently toured Travis County. Billy Olson visits grandfather Alfred Olson this week. David Olson marks his second birthday. About four inches of rain last week boosts cotton and feed crops, but dry spells are needed soon. Miss Henry Etta Breland, a Homecoming student at Howard Payne College Brownwood, is among the attendees.
The Ladies of the W M U met at the Baptist Church Tuesday of last week for a covered dish luncheon. Three quilts were quilted for Mrs Noah Lane whose home was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. Brother visits after 18 years as W C Willett and family visit Pueblo California relatives.
Mr and Mrs Bill Sidwell of Wichita Falls welcomed visitors from Stamford. Mr and Mrs Lee Akens and baby visited Dalton Johnson. Pvt Odis Elmore of Brownwood spent the weekend with his wife. Mrs Gene Overton and twin sons join Lieut Gene Overton at a camp in Arkansas. Rain halted harvest and cutting due to two inches of rain. Miss Jay West visited J.T. Caffey. John Lynn Guillett visited Jewel Austin. Next Sunday is Baptist Church day. WMA meets with Mrs Pope Livengood Monday.
New Hope follows with Rev J H Skiles filling Baptist Church pulpits next Sunday and observing the Lord s Supper after the morning sermon. Everyone is invited to attend.
Names and visits fill this social column with Portwoods in Anson and Abilene events. A miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Wade with gifts and refreshments. Local residents such as Oran Teague J J Jenkins and Bill Bailey are noted visiting Hamlin and Portwood area ties are listed.
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