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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

5

Honor Roll Announced For School Year Seniors And Juniors

The Honor Roll lists seniors led by Martha Jackson Ora Dell McCafferty and Annie Puste jovsky in first rank. Second and third ranks feature students including Mildred Brigham Adygn Johnson Monnie Cruse and Barbara Ricks. Juniors and sophomores show multiple names with top scholars Freda Culwell Doris LosenAwasser Bobby Huston Barbara Sims and more. Perfect attendance certificates awarded to seniors juniors sophomores ninth and eighth grades with numerous promoted students receiving Certificates of Promotion.

Martha Jackson Ora Dell McCafferty Annie Pustejovsky Mildred Brigham Adygn Johnson Monnie Cruse Gentry Bette Gray Jimmie Ruth Skiles Martha Seth Larche Barbara Ricks Freda Culwell Doris LosenAwasser Peggy Gray Edwina Pendleton Ruth Francis Lamar Goodyear Charles Green Dorothy Howse Harold Johnson Conrad Link Peggy Tinsley William Wade Bobby Huston Barbara Sims Lillian Goodyear Ted Lavender Meg Bell McCafferty Dale Muse Rufus Phillips Rex Prewit Dorotha Paul Summers Herbert Carter Louie Mae Hardy Mary Sue Humphrey Betty Zoe Moon Joseph Scott Christelle Vassar Peggy Sue Weldon Richard Yates Adron Johnson Oneta Phillips May Bell McCafferty Oretha Paul Summers Eublin Rusk Billy Cantrell Cecil Johnson Billie Lowe Betts McCafferty Joyce Womack Jennie Artrong Frank Austin Patsy Bagby Martha Jo Baird Billie Kathryn Binnicker Leemore Fuqua Mac Lester Janice Jackson Flo Scott H. L. Thompson Allene Brown Mary Jean Fortenberry Patrician Green Mary Jo Holloman Betty Jane Lambeth Barbara McDougle Bennie Moore Ettie Mu«il Edward Rosenwasser Autley Stell Betty Jo Tunnell Eva Jo Upshew W. B. West Mary Ruth Rusk John Lewis Whitenant Thavis Higgs Wayne Huphrey Bobby Ladd John McNabb Jeannine Francis Beatty McCafferty Tedy McClune Bradford Rowland Peery Buttit Albert Crider Gloria Bennett Regenia Dennis James Wilson Victor Buie Joyce Smith Mayme McGee Johnnie Frances Motes Dolores Pride Herbert Younganist Billie Doe Margie Lee Clark Doris Watson Hubert Kelley Jayvee Ferrell John Earl Anders Laura Astin Virginia Bennett Marion Campbell Jeanette Casey Katherine Cheek Gena Fay Clark Billie Coe Roy Gene Crow Gerald Ervin Joyce Ferrell Leon Flake Magegye Beth Fortenberry Frankie Foster Lionel Foster Tommy Fuona Owen Thomas Hinsen Leon Holder Donald Lee Johnson Otis Jones Mary Jean Keer Charles Lawson Jack McCart Bobbie Lou McDaniel Yvonne McDonald Danny Lee Marnes Bobbie Jo Moaxwell Bettie Jeanne Meritt Bobby Gene Monzingo Johnnie Frances Metes Leslie Oliphant Christine Plummer Cloud Rappe Wanda Fay Rose Floyd Rushing Virginia Rushing Wanama Simpkins Betty Jean Smith Royce Smith Dale Snyder Audrey Spearman Bill Terry Morris Tillman Patsy Tucker Walter Vaden Reubin Ward Eddie Jo West Mildred Woodward Herbert Youngqust

School Promotion and Grade Rank Listings Across Classes

A fragmented roster lists first through eighth grade ranks, with numerous students named by full lines. The document then notes pupils promoted to Junior High, naming many individuals and families across multiple grades and sections.

Roster of Names for Third Rank Listed

The list includes Frances Ferrell Paul Frizell Far ed Hassed Charles Johnson. Also named are Dorothy Helen Adams Alvin Coe Guy Crow Patti Jean Eager Clydia Bell Massey Marietta Goad Durwood Miller Patty McDonald Joyce Muse Glenna Taylor.

Frances Ferrell Paul Frizell Fareed Hassed Charles Johnson Dorothy Helen Adams Alvin Coe Guy Crow Patti Jean Eager Clydia Bell Massey Marietta Goad Durwood Miller Patty McDonald Joyce Muse Glenna Taylor

New State Theatre Opens Friday With MGM Romance

New owner announces renovations complete at North Swenson Avenue theater. Opening Friday at 7 PM screens Sunday Punch starring Lundigan Rogers supported by Kibbee Gorcey Daily, plus Sea Raiders. Saturday 11:30 PM Ball of Fire with Stanwyck Cooper. Universal News and cartoon. Midweek June 17-18 features The Bad Man with Wallace Berry, late news.

State Theatre Swenson Avenue New State Theater Mr. Anderson Metro-Goliwyn-Mayer William Lundigan Jean Rogers Guy Kibbee Leo Gorcey Dan Daily, Jr Andy Clyde MGM Samuel Goldwyn Barbara Stanwyck Gary Cooper Universal News Wallace Berry

Stamford Area Personal News and Arrivals

SPERSONALS reports Crosby at home recovering after appendicitis operation at Stamford Sanitarium. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Prewit of Bay City Wednesday night per Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Prewit. Sgt. Thomas L. Williams Jr. of Florida on furlough visiting his father in Stamford. Vernon Sandefur returns to Ft. Bliss after 10 days with parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dudley and daughter Doris Helen of Lubbock visiting Clyde Westfall family. Mrs. C. R. Sims and son Harry visited De Leon. Paintings of early nomadic Texas tribes scattered along a bluff near Paint Rock in Concho county. Ralph Shanafelt of Kings Naval Base visited parents in Stamford. brother Frank, a Stamford High School graduate, to take business course in Corpus Christi. Dillon Cross of Kamay visiting uncle and aunt. Norma Stone, formerly with Modernistic Beauty Shop, has new job at Camp Barkeley in a tailor shop. Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Phy and son Paul spent last weekend in Dallas.

Ralph Shanafelt Naval Base Kings R. O. Shanafelt Frank Stamford High School Corpus Christi

Mr. and Mrs Rollins Host Patriotic Club Night

The Mr. and Mrs. Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George Rollins with a red, white and blue decor theme. Supper preceded bridge games in which Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Davenport Jr. earned the high score and war saving stamps as prizes. Attending were Lieut. and Mrs. Roy Caruthers, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Powell, Mr. and Mrs. George Zachary, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Buie, and others.

B. P Davenport, Jr Bernard Buie

Gail Crosbys third birthday party at Stamford Country Club

Gail Crosby celebrated her third birthday with a party at Stamford Country Club on Saturday. Games were played and a birthday cake with ice cream and balloons was served. Guests included Sarah Layne Hinds Billy Braymer Billy Ricks Nancy Martin Dalton Tomlin Judy Metz Sarah Harri son Bob Harrison Rickie Giles Mike Francis Jakie Westfall Jean Michael Jerry Wienke John Roach David Werner Angela Tillotson Sara Jean Linda Davis Jimmy Arledge Gaylan Gillean and Mary Tom Rainwater. Georgia Sue Huabteed assisted. Mrs Marvin Hinds Mrs R C Giles and Mrs Alec Francis attended.

Gail Crosby W. P. Crosby Stamford Country Club Sarah Layne Hinds Billy Braymer Billy Ricks Nancy Martin Dalton Tomlin Judy Metz Sarah Bob Harrison Rickie Giles Mike Francis Jakie Westfall Jean Michael Jerry Wienke John Roach David Werner Angela Tillotson Sara Jean Linda Davis Jimmy Arledge Gaylan Gillean Mary Tom Rainwater Georgia Sue Huabteed Marvin Hinds R. C. Giles Alec Francis

First Birthday Observed For Susan Crosby

Susan Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Crosby is one year old on June 2 Nancy Dickenson will be one year on June 21 A birthday cake with one lighted candle was served Mrs A J Smith Jr hosts Bob Hoveten Smiths party with lawn games and contests Prizes awarded to Bobby Tinsley and K K Francis Jr Guests included Matilda Judy Metz Otho Jr and Gaylan Gillean Dalton Tomlin and more

Susan Crosby W. P. Crosby Nancy Dickenson Nancy Dickenson A. J. Smith Bob Hoveten Smith Bobby Tinsley K. K. Francis, Jr Otho Gillean Matilda Judy Metz Otho, Jr Gaylan Gillean Dalton Tomlin K. K

Francis Elected Vice President of Cottonseed Crushers

Stamford Mayor C. M. Francis was elected vice president of the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association at the 48th annual convention in Mineral Wells. He has led civic and industrial work in West Texas and holds roles with the Rule-Jayton Cotton Oil Company, Stamford State Bank, Stamford and Northwestern Railway, and the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds S. J. Vaughan of Hillsboro as vice president as Vaughan becomes president of the organization.

C. M. Francis Stamford Texas Cottonseed Crushers’ Association Baker Hotel Mineral Wells Francis West Texas Rule-Jayton Cotton Oil Company Stamford State Bank Stamford and Northwestern Railway West Texas Chamber of Commerce S. J. Vaughan Hillsboro Association of Cottonseed Vaughn Organi

Notable family names in local honors

Francis and Bobby Tinsley lead a list of relatives including Paul Phy Glen Lewis Bobby Joe Daf fern and Gilbert Smith all identified as brothers of the honoree in a community tribute noted in the column.

Candidacy Announcements For Local Democratic Primaries

A list of candidates announcing Democratic primary runs for county and precinct offices including Commissioner Precinct 2 Joel Grimes Roscoe Hood County Treasurer J Bill Armstrong Sheriff Bill Dunwody Monroe Ethridge Commissioner Precinct 1 G R Ralph Riddle Tax Assessor-Collector Burt Dean County Clerk Mrs Oma Spraberry District Clerk Billie R Dearley Robert Cross County Superintendent B T Beaver County Judge Gilbert Smith County Attorney George P Hudson Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 G J Jack Bates J B McCarley re election 2nd term

Justice of Peace G. J Jack) Bates J. B. McCarley

Beer Industry’s Public Spirit in Nebraska Sets Social Example

A visitor recalls Nebraska’s beer industry program that cooperates with authorities to curb bad conduct in retailers. Brewers warn, support lawful outlets, and urge public tips, contributing to law and order near army camps and naval stations during wartime.

Convention Draws 300 Attendees in Mineral Wells

More than 300 people attended a two day convention of the association in Mineral Wells. Mr Francis arrived with Mrs Francis and Mr and Mrs H D Britain. A CC Case Tractor with steel wheels is offered by Stamford Sales Co at bargain price.

Francis H. D Britain Stamford Sales CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Celeste Cullum Mary Sue Culwell Sally Cungus B. P. Davenport H.C. Duvall Dugan Edgar Calvin Foster Mary Jo Gray Patricia Green Bobbie Jean Gressett Maxie Hambright Vanodens Hardy Thomas Lareau Hardy Billie Louise Hewett Martha Jo Hill Robert Howse Bobby Jones Stanley Reese Mary Frances Louise Tidwell Claus Trout Doris Tillman Era Jo Upshaw Joe Cecil Wells James Wiley Royce Willams Elizabeth Young Bill Cannon Mary Oliver Street A. Margie Lee Clark Jimmy Chinn Hubert Tillman Donald Wade Kathryn Cotten Mary June Crump Clara Beth Ivy Betty Joyce Payne Joy Sosebee Marion Barker David Bennett Grady Corby William Rose Wanda Fay Carmon Betts Jean Elmore Barbara Ann Jones Douce Ann Hunt Darrell Mae Mc—iliams Carlene Terry Doris Wheat Peggy Ann Ivy Edgbert Smith B. Thurman Andress Anitra Hobgood Floyd Herpeche Sue Vivian Jones Lena Larche Peggy Lou McGee Ann Phillips A. B. Pinnell, Jr Ronald Sawyer Dorothy Baird Jenita Black R. H. Fortenberry Hubert Kelly Tommy Sawyer Fern Smith Wanda Fay Smith B. Leroy Cornelius Jimmie Dee Hulsey Wayne Melton Barbara Cheneult June Ellen Dunn Laverne Kirby Mary Jane Hughes Janet Northcutt Joyce Renfro Carolyn Selton Patricia Flemins Lewis Timberlake Ethylene Kelley Royvee Smith Betty Jane Elmore Darrell Mae McWilliams Betts Joyce Payne B. Marion Barker Teddy Mae Miller Joyce Ann Hunt Joyce Terry Donald Crider Jamee Dalton Leila Rushing Jo. Sesebee Peegy Ivy Edebert Smith Anitra Hobeood Ste Jones Lena Larehe Jerry Lindsey Lillie Mae Raphelt Dorothy Youngauist Jerry Frank Keen Wayn Melton Leroy Cornelius Mickey Fox America Swenson St Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents the Sunday Punch Dan Daily JR M-G-M Barbara Gene Krupa Wallace Beery the Bad Man New State W. PL Crosby Stamford Sanitarium Eugene Prewit Bay City Mr. Prewit D. E. Prewit Sgt Thomas L. Williams, Jr Florida T. L. Williams Vernon Sandefur Ft. Bliss J. P. Sandefur Jack Dudley Doris Helen Lubbock Clyde Westfall Jakie C. R. Sims Harry de Leon Texas Concho County Dillon Cross Kamay W G. Meadors Norma Stone Camp Barkeley Hirs. N. M. Phy Paul Dallas Cottonseed Crushers Joel V. Grimes Roscoe Hood County Treasurer Bill) Armstrong Bill Dunwody Monroe Ethridge G. R Ralph) Riddle Burt Dean Oma Spraberry Billie R. Dearley Robert Cross B. T. Beaver Gilbert Smith George P. Hudson Joe Marsh Nebraska Brewing Industry Foundation E ‘Marsh United States War Bonds C.br Shamburger Lumber Co DR. H. Edward Auer First Texas Clinic of City Drug Store Boy Blue Children’s Rayen Bloomers Woodlawn Rayen L.schwarz&co Baby Stamford Hatchery & Poultry Farm Stamford, Texas
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