Death of Set. J. L. Jordan in German motor accident
Announcement in The American on June 1 reports the death of Set. J. L. Jordan from injuries suffered in a motor accident in Germany. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. Portwood and son of Mrs. Jack Aderholt of Paima, grew up here and attended New Hope school.
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Set
J. L. Jordan
Germany
Set. Jordan
FE. P. Portwood
Jack Aderholt
Paimpa
Fie
New Hope School
Stamford Seaman On Battleship That Bombarded Okinawa
Special to Amerean reports seaman J. F Miles of Stamford Texas served aboard a U.S. battleship off Okinawa during the week long bombardment that cleared shore defenses for D Day. The crew endured thick smoke and long hours at sea and carried Easter eggs from home in their hex packs as shells rained on the island.
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U.S
Okinawa
J. F Miles
USNR
J. E. Miles
East Davenport St
Stamford
Texas
Stamford High Grad in 4th Armored Division Receives Citation
Corporal Wills Raphelt, formerly Stamford High School football player, sent a letter to Mr and Mrs Raphelt from Leundeshut Germany. He describes photos from Luxembourg and Germany and includes a copy of his division citation by General Patton. The 4th Armored Division earned a Presidential Unit Citation for its action in penetrating toward Czechoslovakia. Raphelt notes he will likely remain in Germany for some time.
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Germany
Things Veterans Should Know About Benefits
Questions and answers from the Veterans Administration outline service connected death eligibility death compensation for dependents pension claims for disabled veterans allotments to pay life insurance premiums and vacation leave rules for vocational rehabilitation. The guidance covers filing claims, dependency proofs, and possible monthly allotments through VA offices.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration Office
Mexican youth dies in Okinawa action April 24
Pte Amador Mendes Quintanilla a Mexican youth was killed on Okinawa on April 24. Announcement of his death was carried in last week’s American news record.
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Amador Mendes Quintanilla
Okinawa
Soldier Pete Elliott Receives Combat Badge in Philippines
Pfc. M. W. Elliott 24, former Old Glory High student, serves with a heavy weapon company in the Philippines. He has Army service since June 1944, trained at Camp Walters and Fort Ord, has fought in several battles, and earned the Infantry Combat Badge. His wife Gayle and son Weldon Jr. live in Arlington.
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Pfc
M. W
Pete) Elliott
Scout Executive Paul M. Ireland Joins Chisholm Trail Council
Paul M. Ireland arrives in Abilene to assume duties as Scout Executive of the Chisholm Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. He previously led Ponca City’s council for three years, began Scouting in 1997, holds Eagle rank, and has served as scout master and commissioner. Accompanied by his wife and four year old daughter.
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Paul M. Ireland
Ponca City
Abilene
Chisholm Trail
West Texas
Concho Valley Council
San Angelo
Vanes
Scout
Teachers College of Kansas
Stamford Inn Coffee Shop to Open Under Miss Pearl Hughey
The Stamford Inn Coffee Shop will open Sunday with a Father’s Day dinner menu and will serve meals daily at breakfast noon and supper. Miss Pearl Hughey leads the shop, plans frequent fried chicken due to meat shortages, and brings prior experience as Lone Star Gas home economist and Taylor County Red Cross organizer.
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Stamford Inn
Miss Pearl Hughey
Pearl Hughey
Lone Star Gas Company
Abilene
Miss Hughey
Taylor County
Taylor County Nutrition Corps
American Red Cross
Stamford
New Automobile Use Stamps On Sale At Stamford Postoffice
The new five dollar automobile use tax stamps went on sale at the Stamford post office Saturday. The law requires every motor vehicle owner using highways to buy and display the stamp starting July 1, 1945.
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Stamford
Buie Implement expands with purchase of adjacent building
Buie Implement Company buys the building east of its current site to be used jointly. The front will gain a white stucco finish and be connected to the existing structure. The second floor will house offices while C. B. Smith grocery moves to allow interior refinishing.
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Reta Culbreath
L. M. Buie
T.O.O.F. Lodge
Methodist Youth Caravan Set for Stamford June 17 22
A Methodist Youth Caravan will visit St John’s Church in Stamford from June 17 to June 22. Workshops run 2 to 5 pm daily with a supper at 6 pm and evening classes. Adults led by Lucille Rucker of Abilene with three regional assistants. Open to Stamford youths 12 to 23 for study and service.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Pom
Jesus
Lucille Rucker
Abilene
Rucker
Methodist Youth Conference
McMurry College
Coleman Public
Stamford
Duke to Open Store in Rotan by Duke Appland Co
Roy Duke of Stamford declares arrangements complete for a Rotan store. He will stock the Rotan location from the Stamford shop and has operated a butane truck from Rotan while considering expansion of his appliance business in the area.
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Roy Duke
Duke Appland Co
Stamford
Rotan
Duke
Employment Service Manager Speaks at Rotary Luncheon
Clay Beaver, manager of Stamford’s new U S Employment Service office, described plans to serve a four county district at a Rotary Club talk. He said the offices aim to aid returning service men. Lt Charles Tayman and Lt Ted Myers attended, and Roscoe Thomas Jr was present. The club voted to donate $30 to Camp Fire Girls encampment adult leaders.
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U.S. Employment Service
Stamford
Clay Beaver
Rotary Club
Beaver
A. C. Bishop
Charles Tayman
Ted Myers
Roscoe Thomas
Camp Fire Girls
Ruth Hurley Dies After Illness at Stamford Sanitarium
Mrs Ruth Hurley died Thursday morning after about two weeks illness at the Stamford Sanitarium Funeral arrangements will be announced by Kinney Funeral Home Survivors include two daughters Mrs Adrian Lewis of Amarillo and Frances Ann Hurley of Stamford her parents Mr and Mrs R L Hines of Avoca a brother Roy Hines of Avoca and a sister Mrs Henry Bryan of Stamford
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Ruth Hurley
Stamford
Kinney Funeral Home
Adrian Lewis
Amarillo
Frances Ann Hurley
R. L. Hines
Avoca
Roy Hines
Henry Bryan
War Show to Boost Bond Drive in Stamford
A military demonstration titled Here's Your Infantry will be staged at the High School Football Stadium next Wednesday June 20 at 830 pm to promote the Seventh War Loan bond drive. The 80 member infantry unit with army band arrives Tuesday afternoon with a public chuck wagon meal, displays at the post office square, and a Wednesday concert.
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Bulldog Football Field
Post Office
Texas State Guard
Stamford
Anson and
Hamlin
U. S. Infantry School
Army Ground Forces
Plainview Opens League Schedule with 9–4 Win
Plainview defeated Joe Meredith's team 9 to 4 in the opening league game as Stamford softball action kicked off last Thursday night June 7. Rain postponed other week games. schedule includes Monday Thursday and Friday nights with Boy Scouts and State Guard \"choose up\" games later in the week.
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Plainview
Stamford
Joe Meredith
Boy Scouts
State Guard
Vacation School to Be Held in August
The Daily Vacation Bible school at First Baptist Church is rescheduled from this week and next to August. Exact dates will be announced later.
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The
First Baptist Church
Stamford Urges Homes for Overseas Infantry Show
Stamford residents are urged to host overseas veterans performing the infantry show next Wednesday. About 40 of 80 men wish to stay in homes, with optional pickup by hosts after registering at the Chamber of Commerce. The event includes a chuck wagon dinner Tuesday and a Wednesday pavilion dance at Union grounds with tickets sold locally.
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Stamford
A. C. Bishop
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Bishop
State Guard
Mistletoe Transit Car Wrecks Two Injured on Regular Run
Martin Robertson driver and Roy Bell helper escaped serious injury when the Mistletoe Transit mo tor overturned Tuesday around 7 30 a m. Two miles past Hamlin on a routine run the pickup slid on mud in a curve. Both men were taken to Stamford Sanitarium for examination and treatment and were described as badly shaken but recovering. Roy’s father spoke Wednesday.
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Martin Robertson
Roy Bell
Lifesaving Course to Aid Stamford Boy Scouts
Aly Grindstaff will lead a seven day Lifesaving course for Stamford Boy Scouts at the municipal swimming pool beginning June 25 at 6 50 p m Enrollment limited to 20 boys based on swimming ability need for the course Scoutmasters assist in promotion Minimum 15 hours of practice and instruction plus demonstrations of carries breaks artificial respiration and water safety knowledge Approved by Mrs John M Bennett county Red Cross water safety chairman Grindstaff recently moved to Stamford from Abilene employed by Merchants Fast Motor Lines and resides in Rainey Park.
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Aly Grindstaff
Stamford
Grindstaff
John M. Bennett
County Red Cross Water Safety
Abzilene
Merchants Fast Motor Lines
Rainey Park
Bible School Begins Monday at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church in west Stamford will start a Bible School Monday with a strong teaching staff. Rev. Joel V. Grimes will lead the boys class as the school runs each morning from 9 to 11 for one week. A weekly Sunday service continues at St Bevins Catholic Church led by Rev. Henry Feldhoff after mass.
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Bible School
Calvary Baptist Church
Stamford
Joel V. Grimes
St. Bevins’ Catholic Church
Henry Felderhoff
Abilene
Mrs Leon Counts Buried In Lueders Service
Funeral services for Mrs. Leon Counts were held June 7 at St Lueders Church of Christ with Rev Otto Johnson officiating. Born 1886 in Borque County, she died June 6 at home after a year of ill health. Survived by husband Leon Counts. daughters Mrs B W Rankin and Mrs Kyink Walsh. sons Robert and Clyd Counts. six grandchildren. mother Mrs W J Jenkins. three sisters and an aunt. Pallbearers named. Out‑of‑town relatives attended from Colorado City San Angelo Abilene and Lubbock.
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Chester Oman
Leorant
Uve
St! Lueders Church of Christ
Heo Otto Johnsen
Church of Christ
J. C. Eubanks
Clifford Conard E. Graham
Borque County
Leon Counts
Colorado City
Lueders
Iowa Park
B. W. Rankin
Norman
Kyink Walsh
Robert Ahd Clyd
W. J. Jenkins
Henry Jones
San Angelo
Mack Harper
Elmer Rogers
San Antonio
Matt Young
Lubbock
Carroll Hester
Byrnes
Gordon Helmer
BR. Cox
Clifford Cowan
Claude Webb
Ralph Herrick
Carl Burkman
Bythal Cowan
Cecil McCurdy
Elvie Smith
Ira Moorhead
W. Seaman
Paper Collection Slated Saturday for North City
Joe Rickard announces paper pickup will be held Saturday on the north side of the city from Hamilton Street north. Papers must be stacked in bundles tied and placed at the curb before 9 a.m. Retford Grocer Co. will furnish truck and drivers for the collection.
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Hamilton Street
Joe Rickard
Navy promotions honor Raymond Austin to lieutenant
Raymond Austin has been promoted to full lieutenant in the United States Navy. He recently returned to sea after being home for several months. His wife remains in the city, and he is the son of Mrs. Jewel Austin.
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Raymond Austin
United States Navy Service
Jewel Austin
New Officers Installed by Stamford Chapter of Eastern Star
Public installation of Stamford Chapter No. v6s Eastern Star honored retiring officers led by Mrs Sides and Mr Fickel. Incoming officers include Miss May Massey installing officer and Lou Polnac as secretary. Ceremony featured prayers, songs, poems, speeches, and refreshments for 125 attendees.
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Stamford
Eastern Star
Cecil McCurdy
J. E. Bingaman
Parker
May Massey
Sides
Fickel
Lou Polnac
Irene Delwaide
Irby Booth
Mes Five Phillips
Louies Orlell
Joe Dewitde
DD Hussen
Joel V Grimes
Jane Jones
Mary Ellen McCordonductress
Hollie Grimes
Ella Rushing
Loudell Davis
Marshal
Ella Hansen
Elizabeth Moreland
Adah
Juanita Holland
Ruth
Margaret Culp
Esther
Jerry Smith
Martha
Louise Parker
Eleeta
Johnny Morris
B. J. Fickel
Sentinel
Legion Auxiliary to Send Delegation to District Convention
The Vernon D. Hart Post of the American Legion Auxiliary will send delegates to the 17th District Convention in Breckenridge June 16 and 17. Leaders include Mre k K. C. Jeanes and Mmes. Guy King with an aide of nine others. alternates are listed. Delegates will meet at the Burch hotel with district officers elected there and endorsements made for district and department posts.
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Vernon D. Hart
American Legion Auxiliary
Mrek K. C. Jeanes
Mmes
Guy King
Roy Duke
J. R. Gleaton
John Carnon
W. J. Buie
C. B. Smith
Jane Duke
Valentine Bland
Mm Dudley Duncan
Roscoe Hood
Wo H Plant
Garland Mitchell
IL. B. Million, Jr
Nick Nichols
Billie King
A. M. Conant
County Bond Purchases Reach $848 181 75 in War Bond Drive
Stamford area lingers at bottom of county standings in Seventh War Loan. County chairman T A Upshaw reports total county sales of 43214650 in Series FE bonds and 84818175 overall through Saturday night. Stamford shows Series E 14174275 of 312500 quota and overall 31907475 of 477500 quota. Anson and Hamlin run ahead.
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Stamford
T. A. Upshaw
Upshaw
Anson
Hamlin
R. B. Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Mr. Upshaw
Honor Roll for Entire School Year Compiled
Senior high lists for 1944-45 with senior first ranks Leemore Fuqua Ede Ward Roserwusser second ranks Mary Frances Lawdon Flo Scott H Thompson Era Jo Upshaw W B West third ranks Billie Kathryn Binnicker Digby Crump Sally Cungus Nocomas Daniel Mary Jo Holloman Janice Jackson Mac Lester Jo Ann Russell Betty Jo Tunnell. Juniors list first rank Dorothy Yates second Jacqueline Kennedy Betty Leon McCafferty John McNabb third Wanda Abbott Rebecca Jones Peggy Ruth Sitton Billy Baggett Teddy McClung. Sophomores second rank Charles Johnson third rank Bill Cannon Paul Frizell Fareed Hassen Patty McDonald Geneva Pierce Eula Ray Tankersley Glenna Taylor Paula MacVaden first rank Victor Buie James Wilson Frances Lee.
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Leemore Fuqua
Ede Ward Roserwusser
Mary Frances Lawdon
Flo Scott
Era Jo Upshaw
W. B. West
Billie Kathryn Binnicker
Digby Crump
Sally Cungus
Nocomas Daniel
Mary Jo Holloman
Janice Jackson
Mac Lester
Jo Ann Russell
Betty Jo Tunnell
Dorothy Yates
Jacqueline Kennedy
Betty Leon McCafferty
John McNabb
Wanda Abbott
Rebecca Jones
Peggy Ruth Sitton
Billy Baggett
Teddy McClung
Charles Johnson
Bill Cannon
Paul Frizell
Fareed Hassen
Patty McDonald
Geneva Pierce
Eula Ray Tankersley
Glenna Taylor
Paula MacVaden
Swimming Pool Opens After Rain Deluge
The municipal pool began operation last Friday and welcomes daily afternoons and evenings. A heavy two hour rain interrupted the first session after 2.26 inches fell, yet crowds swam on. C Toney runs the pool with assistants Richard Herring and Bob Mahood.
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C. €. Toney
Richard Herring
Bob Mahood
Soldier Cpl Cecil A Morgan on 15 day furlough
Cpl Cecil A Morgan of the engineers at Ft. Lewis arrived home Saturday for a 15 day furlough. He is the son of Mr and Mrs O A Morgan and previously served in the Aleutians.
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Cpl. Morgan
Cecil A. Morgan
Ft. Lewis
O. A. Morgan
Aleutians
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Sgt. J, Bh. Jordan
PEC
Quintanilla
Iets
M. W.petes Elliott
Abilene Area
Buie
Methodist
Rotary
Will Rogers
Mistletoe
Calvary Baptist
Catholic Services
Bill Kendrick
Velma
Sarah Alice
Maxine Harper
John Kendrick
W. C. Jenkins
Will Ross
Luther Ross
Trent
G. W
O.es
Legion Auxiliary
Victor Buie
James Wilson
Frances Lee
Wareron B. Tayman
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