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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

8

Election Announcements for Local Democratic Primaries

A list of candidates announcing bids for sheriff county superintendent public weigher county judge district clerk tax collector state representative county attorney county clerk public weigher prec 7 county treasurer justice of peace preect 2 co commissioner prec 2 tax assessor congress 17th district and related offices. Names include Tom Hudson J W Reynolds J Estes Luella Hauk Owen Thomas J Spurgeon Reeves A S Reaves F F Rowell Walter Hendrick Morris Smith Otis Miller W F Wright Eff Bartlett Roy E Prichard H McDuff W Graham J D Pickens and Q L Lee plus Q Perkins.

Local social notes from Stamford community

Misses Lauora and Eva Ellis stayed with Mr and Mrs G W Austin of Stamford. Numerous residents visited relatives and attended church events. Mrs N Bibbs is ill with pleurisy. A large crowd attended a Saturday night party at Oscar Chapman’s home and Sunday school. Reverend Barb of Plainview will preach at McConnell on June 17.

Lauora Eva Ellis G. W. Austin Stamford Leona Parsons Lottie Rogers Russ Taylor KE. J. Moore F B. Reid C. W. Sorrell Leona Parson Ervie Lee Jared H. ©. Rogers E. B. Ellis W. Fe Walter Smith Weeks G. R. Wat H. L. Hager Gus Wilson J. Q. Hughes W. F E. Bunkley Oscar Chapman Madge Bunkley Yva Mae Roscoe A. J. King H. T. King Sweetwater Lawton Bates W. O. King and Sons Billy Joe Walter T. J. Roscoe T. J. Roscoe Home Sundays Were Mr and Mrs. M. L. Jones Guy Hates Lois and Lena West Mere M. M. West Mr. West Swenon J. H. Chapman Milam County Bennett Willie and Doak Fort Worth J. D. Lutrell J. H. Bunch Barb of Plainview McConnell Freda W. C. Upton

Rainy Sunday Sparks Joy as News Highlights

Preda King notes a rainfall on Sunday night bringing relief and smiles. Mr and Mrs W E Bunkley welcome a baby boy as part of a local celebration. Mr and Mrs Floyd Thomas spent time with family in a community gathering.

W. E. Bunkley Floyd Thomas

Obituary for August Gustafson in local community

August Gustafson, early settler of the community, died at home on Thursday night May 31 after a two month illness. Born April 14 1852 in Ostergotland Sweden he was 76 years 1 month 18 days old. He emigrated to the United States at 14, moved to Omaha then to this community in 1008 with his wife and two sons Harry and Friaz. Funeral attended by Dr Theo Seashore formerly of Ft Worth who spoke on John 14. a mixed quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee. The notice extends condolences to the bereaved and notes improvements of Mrs DD Swenson. Several locals are listed as visiting or attending church events and family gatherings.

August Gustafson Mr. Gustafson Ostergutland Sweden United States Omaha Nebraska Harry Friaz Gustafson Lits Theo Seashore Ft. Worth Dr. Seashore God

Miss Gladys Newquist Guests of Miss Virgie Shuquist

Miss Gladys Newquist was the guest of Miss Virgie Shuquist on Sunday June 3. The informal visit highlighted social customs of the era and featured light refreshments.

Gladys Newquist Virgie Shuquist Sundas

Jones County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Date

The Jones County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at Anson on June 8 at 10 a m to apportion primary costs assess candidates and elect election judges The last filing day is June 16 and the deadline to pay assessments is June 25 Committeemen and all candidates are invited W W Burnett

Jones County Democratic Executive Committee Anson W. W. Burnett

Local Elks and Guilds Host Social Gatherings

A sequence of social notes details a Nienda Rebekah visit by W. W. Bennett et al and H. F. Jackson. Westminster Guild at Mrs. W. E. Whittington’s home with Lily Ragsdale as hostess. Just-So Club gathering with Mrs. J. H. Payne. a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Payne and a 42 party hosted by Mrs. R. E. McDonald for her niece Elizabeth McDonald of Sulphur Springs.

Rebekah Nienda Messrs Mme Just J. H. Payne East McHarg Avenue R. E McDonald Elizabeth McDonald Sulphur Springs

Floral Reception Guests Include Notable Locales

Cut flowers served as house decorations and an ice course was offered. The guest list features Elizabeth McDonald Josephine Smith Margaret Upshaw Jessie Porter Ruby Gould Lacy Moody Leta Mae Middleton John Dobyns Lorn York William Whittington Frank Fleming George Pryor Jr Byrd Billingsley Jr and Bib Gardner.

Westminster Guild Central Presbyterian Church W. E. Whittington Whittington Lily Ragsdale Mesdames H. H. Pennington J. P. Astin Fred Brewton Oliver Crump J. C. Pinson Dick Rowland John Hudson H. P. Moody Perry Smith Elizabeth Moody Kathleen Whittington Elizabeth McDonald Josephine Smith Margaret Upshaw Jessie Porter Ruby Gould Lacy Moody Leta Mae Middleton John Dobyns Lorn York William Whittington Frank Fleming George Pryor, Jr Byrd Billingsley, Jr Bib Gardner

Local clubs hold June afternoon meetings

Las Amigas Club met June 5 with Mrs. P. E. Pearson for needlework and fruit salad tea. Busy Hour Club hosted by Mrs. George Forrester on Wells Avenue also June 5 with tea and snacks. Junior Aid to Central Christian Church met June 4 and voted to meet monthly in summer, next meeting set for July first.

Las Amigas Club P. E. Pearson Jack Fuqua J. N. Pearson C. H. Stanley G. B. Davis Henry Bryan Chas Mc Dougle Hugh Gafford R. L. Howse Grace Russel P BP. Pearson George Forrester Wells Avenue L. A. Gustafson Jack McLendon F. B. Owens Bhostess Aid Central Christian Church R. P. Small

Local tea hour hosts and summer school plans noted

Mr. David Crockett of Rule hosted a tea hour for Mesdames Bill Cook and Geo Forester and H P Austin with Miss Inez Meeker in attendance. The hostesses and guests enjoyed iced tea and conversations. Mrs. Byron Lewis will attend summer school in Lubbock.

Kles Byron Lewis Lubbock

Program at St John s Methodist Church June 14 8 50 P M

A church program lists Little Hero March The King s Review 4 and selections by Moe Mose Carnival Ima Ruth Hale Donisetta Russell Sleigh Bells and more. Performers include Joe Rutherford Eloise Lewis Orr Baines Schuler Muller Ward Greenwald Beethoven Moore Pauline Bate and Clarice Bate among others.

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Tom Hudson Will J. Reynolds John Estes Luella Hauk ST. R. Francis BR. T Fred W. Taylor Jof R. Jones J. N. Morgan J. F. Guillet Steve Bennett RE. P Edgar) Adams Owen Thomas D. K. Lyon J. Spurgeon Reeves A. S. Reaves FE. F Rowell Walter Hendrick Howen Pope Bor County Morris Smith Otis Miller W. Fpf Walter) Wright, E. G Eff) Bartlett Roy EF. Prichard M. H. Francis H. McDuff W. E. Graham J. D. Pickens Preet H. J. Mitchell A. D. Woodson H. D. White W. H. Griffith George H. Baker J. M. Putnam Congress Q. Lee Cisco P. Perkins Brazelton Lumber Mont Edgar Lutrell J. B. Lutrel Preda Chevrolet Company Ericksdahl Raymond Swenson Adriene Stenholm Trinity Junior College Round Rock Agnes Lunn Glenn Stenholm Bethany College Lindsburg Kansas A. W. Stenholm Reuben Richard EF. W. Rosenquist S. Rosenquist Wben Shuquist Soviets Rebekahs Club Junior Aid M. D. Smith St. John’s Methodist Church Little Hero the King's Review Ima Ruth Hale Donisetta Russell Leta Opal Hunter Grace Katherine Smith Joe Rutherford Eloise Lewis Baines Op Rolfe Ward Greenwald Beethoven Moore la Golondrina Minuet de Mozart Jillett Hil and Dale Mary McNeille Frances Smith Pauline Bate Clarice Bate Mary McNeille Smith Jacinette Jones Clarice and Pauline Bute Liebling Op Giebel Schuldoff Mattei V Engelmann Vaughn Vaughn’s Bakery Goggan Sign Service THE Chrysler Corporation And Dodge Brothers, Inc Republic Dod Brothers, Inc Chrysier Corporation Dodge Brothers Chrysler Bryant-Link Company
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