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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
4
Lawrence Crider of Stamford Texas advertises curb work at the cemetery and guarantees A1 quality with full equipment and AH work guaranteed. Phone him at his residence. 46-tf.
List of announced candidates for the July Democratic primaries across various offices including Congress 17th District Otis Miller Blanton Russell L Garrett Clyde Fitz Gerald Robert Cross Walter Pope Jr Gilbert Smith Oma Craberry A K Doss Thomas Chapman Rex Reddell Clarence Young George Poe Olin Potts and others with minor entries for district clerk county treasurer and tax assessor collector roles.
Abilene attorney A K Doss announced his candidacy for District Judge of the 104th district serving Fisher Jones and Taylor counties. He outlined his career from Tennessee to Texas, noted his service as Abilene city corporation judge, WWI and Spanish American War veteran status, and pledged impartial, four square justice.
Dr Joe Rutherford conducted a unique Exchange Club program at the Inn on Friday. A fishing pole prize went to the winner who will catch the fish for the club’s big fish fry next Thursday night. June 18 Ike Hudson, Texas Exchange Club secretary, will attend the Dallas State Convention and invite Stamford to the 1941 convention. Clyde Westfall chairs plans for the Trade Trip promoting the Cowboy Reunion. visitors Adrian McAndrews and Boody Owens attended.
A conference for young people of the Christian Church is set for a week at B Spring starting June 16. A number of delegates will attend from local churches and nearby communities.
Mrs. A J Smith Jr hosted a nautical themed party Wednesday afternoon for her son Bob Houston Smith who turned five. Guests included David Bennett Otho Gillean Gail Crosby Glen Lewis Dickie Bouchett Joyce Sowell Nancy Martin Bob Harrison and Gilbert Smith among others.
Mrs Branham Payne entertained the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs H C Michael won the high score prize and Mrs S J Hodge took the travel prize. Guests included Mies Michael Hodge Earl O Steen Lee White Earl Hughes Clay Davis Bernard Buie and L L Johns.
Mrs. J. B. Lee entertained the Play-A-While Club on Wednesday afternoon. Roses and larkspur were used as party flowers. After games of forty-two a tea service of salad crackers cake and tea followed. Guests included Mmes. C. E. Coombes A. M. Conant Ryland Gleaton L. C. Dennis M. E. Elliott R. L. Howse Albert Turner L. E. Million W. W. Miller Anna Dial and E. B. Harrison.
Gail Crosby celebrated her first birthday with a Thursday after noon gathering hosted by her mother Mrs W P Crosby. Several children and mothers enjoyed a play afternoon with toys. A single candle atop a birthday cake was served with orange juice and sherbet for guests.
Mrs Roscoe Hood hosted a birthday party on June 3 for Joan Walton of Abilene who is spending the summer here. The occasion marked her seventh birthday with games and a cake at refreshment time. Guests included Frances Ann Hurley Rebecca and Ann Parks Patricia Flemins Wyvon Wright and Sue Edwards.
Stamford residents plan to attend as the Senior Department sponsors a ticket sale for the show Saturday's Children at the Grand Theatre on June 19 and 20 with registration fees and incidentals covered.
The Leathers of West Texas chosen as Typical American Family of Texas travel to New York for the Ford Exposition. They ride in a deluxe Ford V-8 and enjoy free shows and meals as Ford covers travel and hospitality costs. The event features Ford attractions including a lightweight tractor and the Ford Playhouse with hourly films.
Miss Evelyn Carson and Don Harvey were married at the Little Church of the Flowers in Glendale on June 8. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. E. K. Carson of this city and the groom hails from West Los Angeles. After a coastal honeymoon the couple will reside at 9933 Purdue Avenue until their new home is ready.
Mrs. Guy B Karr of Spur and Miss Jamie Chandler returned from Austin with Jimmie to spend the summer with the Chandlers. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W H Schumacher and Kenneth from Colorado and Mrs. How ard Smith of Kansas, with connections to the Shumacher family. Umbria Johnson of Nashville plans to stay through the Texas Cowboy Reunion and then go to California via Chicago. Dr. Ike Hudson made a Dallas trip. The Coterie Club meets Friday with Mrs. Harry Pace. Wynona Post has returned home for the summer from Texas State College for Women. Gweneth Flemins enrolls in violin and orchestra at Hardin-Simmons University.
J. F. Crump underwent a major operation at the Stamford Sanitarium last Saturday morning. His sister Mrs. Cliff Olney and his daughter Mrs. J. F. Taylor of Wichita Falls spent the weekend there with him and other family members.
The Needle and Thimble Club gathered Thursday afternoon June 13 with Mrs. W. H. Plant. R. W. Bounds Jr. attends summer school at the University of Texas. Mrs. R. A. Fuqua had major surgery at Stamford Sanitarium. Bobbie Ladd plans to return to Stamford from Mineral Wells. Rev. and Mrs. Rogan and children returned to Stamford after the 152nd General Assembly in Rochester New York, while Mrs. Rogan and the children visited relatives in Corsicana.
Mrs L P Hepler spent two weeks in Paris Texas for the funeral of her uncle R G Burcham who died in Beverly Hills California and was buried in Paris. She toured relatives and revisited the house where she lived fifty years ago noting trees she and Mr Hepler planted then.
Mrs. Bill Long of Dallas is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Browne, spending time with the Browne household during her trip.
The new church on East Campbell and North Anson streets, built with native rock veneer at about $7,000, is finished except for furnishings. First service date cannot be announced due to the bishop’s illness. Valiant Construction Company of Abilene held the contract.
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