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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

8

Methodist Church reorganizes for new year with $27,000 canvass

St Johns Methodist Church completed organization for a new year led by Rev W A Appling who was returned as pastor. A six period canvass raised over $27,000 for the budget of $26,541. Jack McClendon chaired Visitation, il G Andrews Jr led the board. New officers include Upshaw chair Phy vice chair Marvin Stanford secretary J A Smith treasurer and Cleaburne Huston lay leader. Six new stewards joined the board and commissions formed for Membership Evangelism Education Missions and Finances with Mrs W J Bryant chair Missions and Mrs Margaret Crockett secretary.

St. John’s Methodist Church W. A. Appling Ema Jack McClendon Il G Andrews, Jr Fo EL Upshaw Ipan N. M. Phy Marvin Stanford J. A Smith Cleburne Uston Brad Rowland Irene Stewart Travis Boucher 0. M. Isbell Charles Hewitt Tommie Recter C. P. Amerson Im. G. Andrews, Jr J. M. Ashcroft Paul Banks W. M. Blackburn E. H. Bordeker H. L George Pryar Monroe Saunders J. A. Smith H. E. Sorrell Marvin Stanard W. A. Terry Curtis Terry Tunnel F. E. Upshaw One Wegegoner Weldon Wolkin Agate James H West Monroe Young Garland Seikner J. Alexander

Right of Ten Dodgen Children Here for Reunion

Eight of ten living Dodgen children gathered in Stamford for the annual family reunion. Supper was at Mrs. E R Pace’s home and Sunday noon dinner at a granddaughter’s home. Attendees included J T Dodgen Dallas S L Dodgen Dallas C N Dodgen Stamford and others from Brownwood Dallas West Memphis Memphis Abilene and Stamford. Several relatives unable to attend were W B Dodgen Brownwood and Alec Dodgen Seattle.

S. FE. Dodgen Dovers Stamford E. R. Pace George Pollins Rellins J. T. Dodgen Brownwood S. L. Dodgen C. N. Dodgen Dallas P. Small Farvie Meeker W. T. Thompson E. B Pace M. &. Dodgen W. B. Dodgen Alec Dodgen Shelton Wash Shirley Beth Pierce Harry Byers Laura Uarksdale West Memphis Ark John Patrichinis Memphis Tenn H. N. Pace Laurel Virginia Fussell Ed Thompson Alex Flores Linda Chris Shelia Thurman Brooks Kay Debra Jean Nine Abilene S. L. Dodge Ricky Burson Charles Dodgen Connie Ted Sitten Gary Chuck Graham Stamford Small Meeker Thompson Pace M . Dodgen Rollins Itha Bill Howard Thompson Diane Madeline H. B. Thompson Randy Ronda R Rice Bob Ronnie Menda Murdy Bushell

Ramsey Seeks Re election Emphasizing Conservation

Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey outlines campaign themes for Texas re election focusing on soil and water conservation and government stability. He stresses aiding local conservation plans and protecting the public from unscrupulous financial schemes while vowing to push for stronger public protections.

San Augustine Texas Ben Ramsey Ramsey

Former Flagler Superintendent Resigns for Denver Red Cross Post

Don E. Linville resigns as Flagler Colorado superintendent to join the Denver area as assistant director of First Aid and Water Safety for the American Red Cross. He and his wife and son Gene will move to Denver this month after seven years with Flagler schools including accreditation and a new building project.

Don E. Linville Flagler Colo Denver American Red Cross Linville J. W. Rye Gene Flagler School North Central Accrediting Association

New Carlton Son Born on Seventh Wedding Anniversary

Paul Michael Carlton, born Monday June 11 at Stamford Sanitarium, weighs seven pounds fifteen ounces. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Carlton and has a three year old brother Kirk Vaden Carlton. The family includes ten living grandparents and several great grandparents. Mrs. W W Kittley of Rule is noted as a great great grandmother.

Paul Michael Carlton Billy Carlton Stamford Sanitarium Paula Aden Kirk Vaden Cariton W W. Kittley Rule W. Z. Vaden C. E. Carlton Stamford Tuxedo A. Greene Rwe W. 2. Moore

Civil Service Exams Open for Clerk Positions in Abilene

The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications for clerk examinations in the Abilene area. Salaries range from 2690 to 3415 dollars yearly. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment includes multiple federal agencies in Abilene and surrounding counties.

United States Civil Service Commission Abilene Abi- Tene Coun

Local Graduates and Students Return Home for Summer

The piece lists ties for Calahan Eastland Fisher Haskell Jones Nolan Stackel ford Stephens and Throckmorton with details found at the Stamford post office. Dana Vaden, lately at North Texas State College in Denton, is home for the summer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Z. Vaden. Margaret Cooper, UT Austin student, is also home for the summer. Miss

Calahan Eastland Fisher Haskell Jones Nolan Stackelford Stephens Throckmorton Dana Vaden North Texas State College Denton V. Z. Vaden Margaret Cooper University of Texas, Austin

Local Society Notes Highlight House Guests and Visits

Cooper family members are noted as daughters of Mr. and Mrs. B Q Cooper. Dallas resident Mrs J L Cullum and Austin visitors Mrs J L Madi son and her daughters Jackie and Judy stay with Miss Edna Cullum and visit Mr and Mrs T R Tinsley. Mrs Cullum is related by marriage to Miss Cullum and Mrs Tinsley. They arrived Monday. Stamford Sanitarium treated Mrs C A Morgan of Anson for major surgery Wednesday morning. Larry Everett, grandson of Wichita Falls High School, attended graduation May 29 with his aunt Mrs Frank Sims. Mike Diaz, keeper at High Florist, had surgery at Stamford Sanitarium Monday night.

J. L. Cullum Dallas J. L. Madison Jackie Judy Austin Edna Cullum T. R. Tinsley Cullum Miss Cullum Tinsley C. A. Morgan Anson Stamford Sanitarium Frank Sims Larry Everett Wichitaalls High School Mike Diaz High Florist Stamford

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