Wahanka Camp Fire Girls Hold Council Fire
The Wahanka Camp Fire Girls held a council fire ceremony directed by Miss Vera Steely at Mrs. Sterling Keen's home on Thursday afternoon. The event moved indoors due to rain with several absentees. Bobbie Lou McDaniel lit the light of work, Vir inia Bennett the health light, and Betty Meritt the love light. Mary Jean Keen read the count. Honor beads were awarded by Miss Steely followed by a picnic lunch.
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Wahanka
Wahanka Camp
Vera Steely
Sterling Keen
College Lake
Bobbie Lou McDaniel
Virinia Bennett
Betty Meritt
Mary Jean Keen
Steely
Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Hanson
Members of the Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club met last Friday afternoon with Mrs. G. E. Hansen. Mrs. Tom Smith won high score in bridge. A salad plate and iced drink were served. Guests included Mmes. Bill MecClellan Buck Kent W. I. Knowles Tom Smith R. E. Johnson J. J. Moody and Oliver Smith.
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Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club
Hanson
G. E. Hansen
Tom Smith
Mmes
Bill MecClellan
Buck Kent
W. I. Knowles
R. E. Johnson
J. J. Moody
Oliver Smith
Mrs Gillean Hosts Luncheon for Jean Brownfield
Mrs Otho Gillean gave a three course luncheon last week to honor Jean Brownfield who just graduated from Stamford High School. Jean and her mother Mrs C F Brownfield were welcomed at the door as guests were greeted with a red and white theme and salvia centerpieces on four tables.
Elegant home party with flowers and games featured
White daisies and red rosebuds decorated the dining room with regal lilies in the living area. Place cards in white with red lettering, handpainted score pads, and a floating prize awarded to Eilah Blan Elliott. Guests included Jean, Mary Jean Yates, Doris Rosenwasser, Nane Harrison, Jane McDonald, Martha McClellan, Virginia Tayman, Ruby Bunkley, Betty Jo Summers, Joan Culbertson and Annette Carothers.
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Eilah Blan Elliott
Jean
Mary Jean Yates
Doris Rosenwasser
Nane Harrison
Jane McDonald
Martha McClellan
Virginia Tayman
Ruby Bunkley
Betty Jo Summers
Joan Culbertson
Annette Carothers
Seniors Honored With Tea At Stamford Baptist Church
Graduating class members from Stamford High were guests at a Tuesday afternoon tea at the First Baptist Church. The refreshment table featured roses and baskets of flowers while Barbara Sims Mary Sue Humphrey Dorotha Paul Summers and Betty Jo Mahood presided. Mrs. Alton McClellan the educational chairman was helped by Mrs C F Upshaw Mrs T R Tinsley and Mrs George Smith in arranging the event.
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Baptist Church
Stamford High School
First Baptist Church
Barbara Sims
Mary Sue Humphrey
Dorotha Paul Summers
Betty Jo Mahood
Alton McClellan
C. F. Upshaw
T. R. Tinsley
George Smith
Mrs Braun Hosts Friendly Hour Bridge Club Meeting
The Friendly Hour Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs A C Braun. High score prize went to Mrs A H Ladd and consolation to Mrs Earl O'Steen. War savings stamps prizes were awarded. The group served a salad course with tea to attendees including Mrs R C Shelton and others.
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Braun
Friendly Hour
A. C. Braun
A. H. Ladd
Earl O'stee
Mmes
R. C Shelton
W. M. Cooper
Paul Summers
Lee White
Earl O’steen
Marvin Hinds
Bart Holland
Wesley Adult Bible Class Decorates Classroom
Members of the Wesley Adult Bible Class will decorate their classroom as part of a community service project. The effort aims to enhance the learning space and foster group involvement within the church.
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Wesley Adult
Two Stamford Graduates Tie The Knot In May Nuptials
Peg gy Bagby daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Bagby and Marvin Harvey son of M M Harvey and Mrs Bob Dickenson married May 30 in Stamford. Harvey led 1940 football and presided PBM club this year. The couple plans to reside in Stamford. Ruby Bunkley honored with breakfast as she graduates High School with crystal crescent flower bowls and glass birds. Present were Mrs E P Bunkley and Jean Brownfield.
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Stamford
Annette Carothers
Stamford High School
G. H. Zachary
Annette
G. C. Carothers
Danny
Peggy Bagby
W. F. Bagby
Marvin Harvey
M. M. Harvey
Bob Dickenson
J. H. Skiles
Harvey
PBM
Bryant- Link Company
Ruby Bunkley
E. P. Bunkley
Hisrh School
Ruby
W. E. Bunkley
Jean Brownfield
Local figures named in community listing page
Barbara Ricks and a group of women including Mary Jean Yates Mary Nell Osment Lauda Bel Sims Peggy Bagby Annette Caroth ers Martha Beth Lerche Lois Nail Ruby DuBoss Marion Kil partick and Jeanne Broun are listed in a society notice with multiple names.
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Barbara Ricks
Mary Jean Yates
Mary Nell Osment
Lauda Bel Sims
Peggy Bagby
Annette Carothers
Martha Beth Lerche
Lois Nail
Ruby DuBoss
Marion Kilpartick
Jeanne Broun
Co-Workers Class of St Johns hosts first social supper
A Friday night chicken supper marked the first social for the Co-Workers Class of St. John's Methodist Church aimed at young adults. Attendees included Rev Wright and families, with decorations featuring a victory theme and a quiz program for entertainment.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Byron Lewis
Ryland Gleaton
Earl Russell
Ann Saston
A. V. Dobbins
G. E. Hanson
Dear Culp
Jack Moore
Cal &. Wright
Wright
F.L. Tyler
Louis E. Tackett
Joe Dick Giddens
Albert Baugh
Dean Culp
Ann Saxton
R. B. Bryant
Miss Mary Nell Holt Wed Ed Donelsen in Lubbock Ceremony
Miss Mary Nell Holt a Stamford Public Schools teacher married Ed Donelsen of Clovis New Mexico on June 4 in Lubbock. She is daughter of Abdon Holt and his wife of Lubbock and previously served as a Camp Fire guardian here and participated in other activities.
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Gwen Rucker
Pvt
T. C. Hofer
J. L. Rucker
el Paso
Hofer
Army Medical Service
Beaumont Hospital
Camp Barkeley
San Francisco
Stamford
Stamford High School
Bryant-Link Company
Mary Nell Holt
Ed Donelsen
Clovis
New Mexico
Lubbock
Donelsen
Abdon Holt
Local Families Note Visits and Travel Plans
Sagerton and Texarkana residents visit relatives in town while others plan departures. Families from Texarkana, Abilene, Canyon, and Haskell share travels, furloughs, and social events as servicemen head to Norfolk, Camp and Florida assignments. Local visitors include Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Reynolds, and Mr. Neiast with plans to join abroad.
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Bill Reynolds
Texarkana
Texas
Lloyd Hamilton
Fort Phantom Lake
Howard Ross
Vic
H. West
California
Mr. Ross
Mr. West
Tennessee
Ross
West
Cpl
Anda Vee Neiast
San Angelo
Oscar Neiast
Jack Quade
Florida
W. P. Caudle
Chillicothe
Jacky Coy Tabor
J. L. Tabor
Clyce
Cobb
Canyon
J. W. Martin
Fannie Kay
Hettie Williams
Lagerton
Edna Schroeder
Scoggins
Abilene
L. H. Schroeder
Family visits and tea in Stamford area
Mrs. Willie Schroeder visited her father A. V. Davis and family near Stamford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Schroeder and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dippel near Old Glory. Mrs. Roy Wienke and Mrs. Willie Schroeder attended a tea in Stamford at the Methodist Church Monday.
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Willie Schroeder
A. V. Davis
Stamford
L. H. Schroeder
Jimmie Dippel
Old Glory
Roy Wienke
Russell Crownover Resigns to Enter Bowman Flying School
Russell Crownover resigns from West Texas Utilities Company and enrolls in Bowman Flying School in Fort Worth for specialized flight training aimed at an aviation service instructorship.
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Russell Crownover
West Texas Utilities Company
Bowman Flying School
Fort Worth
Aviation Service
Texas Population Count From 1940 Census
The 1940 United States census records Texas population at 6,444,842. This figure reflects the state's size during the mid-20th century census enumeration and serves as a historical demographic data point.
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Texas
Stamford Sales Co. Offers Used Case Tractor Deal
One used CC Case tractor with steel wheels and 2 row equipment described as a real bargain offered by Stamford Sales Co. Located for sale, the listing highlights value and utility for potential buyers.
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Stamford Sales CO
Stephen F. Austin's Texas home restored in replica
The only Texas home of Stephen F. Austin, revered as Father of Texas, is rebuilt as a replica on its original site in San Felipe. The restoration preserves the site's historic layout and appeals to visitors with period details.
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Texas
Stephen F. Austin
San Felipe
Farmall Tractor with Power Lift For Sale
One used Farmall tractor with rubber tires and power lift. Two-row equipment included. In good condition and priced to sell.
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Conoco
Conoco N
Continental Oil Company
Conoco NZ Motor Oil
N. M. Phy
Cal C. Wright
Mines
P. R. Bettis
J. M. Alexander
W. P. Moore
T. N. Meador
RK. B. Buie
R. C. Thomas
I. Hu Terry
Sagerton
Penney’s
Rayon & Cotton
Back of West Texas Utilities Co
J. M. Thurman
United States
Penney's
Sn Gummer
Adona
June Witte
Venwa
Rasen
Bach
Fray Glen Hows
Jimmies
Tae
Gitta Men's
Ine
Bry
the Penney Way
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