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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1945

Page

5

Local Couple Weds in St. John's Methodist Church

Celeste Cullum and Johnny Spitzer were married Tuesday at 8:30 pm in St. John's Methodist Church Sagerton. The couple planned a short wedding trip and will live in Sagerton. The bride wore a white eyelet crepe dress with a matching hat and carried a white Bible. The groom is a Sagerton farmer. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cullum.

Celeste Cullum Johnny Spitzer Sagerton St. John’s Methodist Church R. B. Cullum Fred Spitzer J. O. Quattlebaum Peggy Tinsley T. R. Tinsley N. M. Phy Billi Marie Russell Pete Jensen B. W. Cullum Edna Cullum

Birthday Dinner at Mayfield Home Celebrates Twins

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mayfield hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for Mrs. Mayfield’s twin sister and her brother's wife. A chicken menu and birthday cake followed by dessert. Guests included Lieut. and Mrs. E. F. Bogdan and daughter Linda of Hobbs New Mexico Pvt. and Mrs. T. C. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moon Mrs. Jack Gregory and Jackie Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory. Pvt. Patterson trains at Camp Hood. Jack Gregory USMC is on Okinawa.

W. W. Mayfield George Wayne Billie Mary Evelyn Jack Gregory Jackie George Gregory Patterson Camp Hood Pfe United States Marine Corps Okinawa

Roy Newell Is Honored On His Eighteenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Tom Newell of Bricksdale honor their son Roy Newell with a dinner on his eighteenth birthday Sunday June 10 Several relatives and family friends attend including Mrs Roy Newell Mrs Dena Yarbrough Stamford Mr and Mrs Harvey Hicks and son Avoca Mr and Mrs J R Watkins and children and Mrs Frank Hicks and children Lueders

Roy Newell Tom Newell Bricksdale Dena Yarbrough Stamford Harvey Hicks Avoca J. R. Watkins Frank Hicks Lueders James P. Terry San Antonio Luther Stewart Margy and James George West A. C. Humphrey J. A. White G. W. Terry George

Miss Mildred Rogers and Charles England wed in Albuquerque

Miss Mildred Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Rogers of Stamford married Charles England son of Mr and Mrs K M England of Wadley Ga Monday at 7 30 p m The ceremony took place in Albuquerque New Mexico The bride worked at The Stamford American and Stamford Flying School and is a Stamford High School graduate The groom a Wadley High School graduate served four years in the air force and is stationed at Kirtland Field New Mexico

Mildred Rogers Teeh Charles England Albuquerqine Henry Rogerse Stamford Stamford American Stamford High School Stamford Flying School American Tech Set England K. M. England Wadley Wadley High School Kirtland Field Albuquerque N. Mex Jimmy Haas T Set

Sewing Club Meets With Mrs Coombes

The Needle and Thimble Club met Mrs Coombes last week for an afternoon of sewing and needlework. Guests included Mmes BE Jeanes Henry Cook Roscoe Hood W H Plant Harry Johnson Morgan Williams A M Conant Hill Buie R P Small and the hostess. Refreshments were served after the work hour.

Needle and Thimbie Club C. EB. Coombes Mmes. BE. C. Jeanes Henry Cook Roscoe Hood W. H. Plant Harry Johnson Morgan Williams A. M Conant Hill Buie R. P. Small

Stamford Alerts: Community News From Stamford Area

Stamford notices list visits and relocations as residents travel to Lubbock Fort Worth and Alaska. Local families welcome returning service members and new babies while guests from George West Pampa and Happy share extended visits.

Paper Drinking Cups Roll Ed Rim Vee Cups and Dispensers

Stamford American Wholesale and retail supplier advertises roll edged rim vee cups and dispensers for sale.

Stamford Stamford American Tf

Stamford Social Notes Include Visits From Dover to Vernon

Mrs W W Clark plans a month with four daughters in Fort Worth and Arlington. Mrs Carver and Gale from East Orange NJ return from San Angelo Troy and Austin to Stamford. Edward Rosenwasser visits from Fort Worth. Mrs Seabie Reed takes a two week vacation from Stamford Sanitarium visiting Vernon relatives. Mrs Ralph Harris with Air Transport Command husband travels to Wichita Reno and Nashville. Wanda Faye Smith visits Margaret Ann Mahood. Elmer Smith returns to California after visiting Stamford relatives and Tidwell kin as Dan Tidwell heads to Navy service.

W. W. Clark Fort Worth Arlington Robert Carver Gale Eastrange N. J San Angelo Troy Austin Seabie Jack Reed Stamford Vernon Ralph Harris Virginia Johnson Love Field Dallas Reno Nev Nashville

John Dobyns Returns Home After 30 Years Overseas

Sgt. John Dobyns son of Mrs. BR H. Dobyns arrives in Stamford after 56 months overseas with the 45th Air Group in England. He will stay a month before reassignment. Dobyns was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.

John Dobyns BR. H. Dobyns 45Th Air Group England Stamford Set Dobyns

Lt Miles Slightly Injured in Kansas B-24 Crash

Lieut. Ted Miles of Stamford was among three aboard a B-24 that crashed and burned about five miles from Liberal Kansas at 1 a.m. He is in a hospital and expected to be released soon. Officials said engine trouble during night flight led to engine failures and a glide landing before the aircraft exploded.

Lieut Ted Miles Stamford Liberal Kans Miles R. B. Buie Lieut. Miles

Medlin Returns to Navy Duty After Temple Visit

Weaver Medlin, storekeeper third class, returned to duty in the U S Navy after a home leave. He spoke at a Temple First Baptist Training Union on Sunday night about Pacific experiences. His daughter Glyn traveled with him and stayed with his parents J T and Mrs Medlin. His wife and younger daughter remained in Temple with him for a time.

Elmer Smith Corcoran Calif J. L. Tidwell Brownwood Houston Patsy Doris Tidwell Mr. Smith Dan Tidwell Tidwell Dan Weaver Medln Temple J. T. Medlin Training Union Assembly First Baptist Church Pacific Glyn Medlin Elsie Marie West Coast

Juventina Cannon Dies in California

Mrs. Florence Cannon returned from California after her daughter Juventina Cannon died in a Los Angeles hospital on May 23. Juventina lived in Monterey Park and was buried in Hollywood Cemetery at Santa Monica. Her brother Lieutenant Guy Cannon, on emergency leave from Tonopah and Hamilton Field, was in Los Angeles at his sister's bedside before heading overseas.

Florence Cannon California Juventina Cannon Monterey Park Los Angeles Hollywood Santa Monica

R D Foringer Awarded Air Medal in Tinian Mission

Stamford Texas resident R D Foringer of the XXI Bomber Command B 29 central fire control gunner is awarded the Air Medal at a Superfortress base on Tinian for his role in low level incendiary missions against the Japanese mainland. His wife Evelyn Foringer resides in Stamford.

Twentieth Air Force Pacific R. D. Foringer Stamford Texas XXI Bomber Command Tinian Sergeant Foringer Evelyn Foringer

Johnny Lyons Buys Store in Lamesa

Johnny Lyons, long time Bryant-Link Company veteran and recent dry goods manager, purchased a store in Lamesa and has gone there to take charge.

Johnny Lyons Bryant-Link Company Lamesa

Honor Roll Rosters and Attendance Highlights

The report lists multiple student honor roll ranks across grades with names such as Turner Vernell Nevias Geneva Jo Brown Christine McKennon and Alvin Rush. It covers first, second, and third ranks for eighth and ninth grades, plus notes on perfect attendance for seniors and juniors.

Lillie Musil Evelyn Colene Yans Patrician Flemine Nancy Lavender Frances Thoma Jo Ann Humphrey Thyne Thompson Barbara Jean Richards Lewis Timberlake Barbara Ruth Cannon Sunny Jo Meredith Joyee Ann Thompser Dick Brown Marvin Ronn Paula Duncan Mary Jean Batchelor Ethylene Keiley Dorothy Moore Gloria Pace Peggy Sue Young Anna Kirkpatrick Dons Elaine Johnson Barbara Pendleter Robert Thickereon Herbert Goodyear Don Mare Johnsen Joan Ruth Walter Bobby Jean West Ellen Ruth Hood Richie Inez Lane Regina Roessler Christean Terry Covell Jolnson Betty McCafferty John Earl Enders James Wilson Joyce House Christine McKennon Gladys Musil Fighth Thynell Thompson Walter Erwin Cox Joe Mims Milton Rhodes Barbara Cannon Joyce Ann Thompson

Oliver School Announces First Grade Honor Roll

Oliver School publishes its annual honor roll for first grade listing students Janis Boedeker Doris Ann Kelley Donald Wills and Carolyn Hall for academic achievement.

Oliver School Janis Boedeker Doris Ann Kelley Donald Wills Carolyn Hall

Eltons Higgs Wanda Black and a Long Grade List

A roster style record lists Elton Higgs Wanda Black Joanne Lane and Joe Humphrey among many others across grades with numerous surnames and initials. The fragmentary OCR reflects a school or club member directory with several named individuals across grades and sections.

Elton Higgs Wanda Black Joanne Lane Joe Humphrey Jerry Black Mercedes Escobedo Betty Green Jerry Schubert Nora Faye Bates Donald Gayne Ronald Davis Betty Wade Milton Hinze Marcia Davis Nancy Hughes Bobby Rogers Betty Boone Billy Braymer Rex Meredith Mary Rainwater Jerry Thomas Janet Terry Frances Whitworth Julian Moreno Carl Reed Sylvia Cole Rose Freeman Frank Herpeche Frances Allen Noretta Louvorn Kelvin West

Reynolds School Yearly Honor Roll Highlights

Reynolds School lists students on the yearly honor roll with names including Gavlan Gillean RB Bobby Joe Calhoun and Barbara. The page also features a vendor advertisement for drinking cups and accessories from Stamford offering wholesale and retail deals.

Reynolds School Gavlan Gillean Bobby Joe Calhoun Barbara

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Sagerton High School Spitzer Abilene Medical Supply CO Hickory St Mayfield Mildred Rovers T-Set Sewing Club Stamford Softball League Ter Judith Anne Lubbock Fred C. Fischer Pampa Annetta Dodson Cpl Bruce Dodson Cpl. Dodson Alaska Dodson Frank Heeter Merine Lorene Davis Bob Worrell Frederick Oklo Bsue Humphrey R. N. Eastus Buffalo Gap Tonkawa Chisholm Trail R. A. Gill Marion Joe Sellers Pampa Army Air Field Gill Elvin Hinson Dodge City Pte Hinson Carl Rogers Happy Mr. Rogers Mrs Henry Rogers Nell White Frank O. Beitel Charles Neal DuBois Dorothy Jack Bates Jack Bates The Harlingen Wayne Gardner Richard Wayne, Jr Denver Colo Blanche Haley East Reynolds St Gardner C. C. Westfall Travis Seay Olahoma City Patricia Sue Seay Mike Campbell American State Guard Plainview Ericksdahl Meredith Plainview Sense - Ee Eect Manta S State Guard Legion Erences Ericksdahl Meredith — A Meredith State Guard Ericksdahls Ereemeptonenren Ericksdahl Region Enenmeaeaniemen Plainview State Guard Rn Legion Meredith Meredith Guard July State Legion Aeres Ericksdahl Meredith Oma Legion 6 Plainview _ serena State Guard Arene G Ericksdahl Apne Cocemreane Oe Plainview Enn Cama Legion Ricksdahl Seer Nene Psasnsem Neenietins Aoc Simmons En State Guard Ericksdahl Sala Emanees Rnimenaaseamite Plainview Legion Guard Ericcksdahlena Plainview Et Ericksdahl Mesons Legion Meredith Legion Wayland Faqua Patsy Begley Onice Cottage Inez Finlay Miller-Nelson Machine Works Monahans OLD Glory Rodeo Edward Rosenwasser Wanda Faye Smith Haskell Margaret Ann Mahood Pete Stifflemire Daugh U.S. Navy H. D. ST. John Representative American National Insurance Co Hamilton Set. R. D. Foringer Air Medal Geraldine Hewitt Ethel Lunn Letha Scott Billie Ruth Kight Jo Ann Boone Maggie Sue Humphrey Nancy Young Shirley Davis Juanita Gonzales Nena Morens Raymond Dodson Douglas Hulsey Gaylen Miller Morris Strand Larry Young Anedia Cole Nancy Daniels Joy Dodson Jo Nell Monsey Nancy Nichols Charles Cure Bob Harrison Kenneth Knowles Joe Moreno Morris Youngquist Evelyn Miller Don Walker Robert Bounds Louis Gonzales Richard Ivy F. A. Sosebee Lois Boedeker Doris Chatman Juanita Corby Lowell Jones Earlene West Eldon Moritz Dana Vaden Jacob Isaacs Charles Marshall Helen Bates Margaret Cooper Mona Jean Reid Mary Jane Crump Lucille Kennedy Dan Smith Hubert Tillman Darrell Mae McWilliams Donnie Rappe William Rose Donald Wade Ann Arnold Clara Beth Ivy Barbara Schoonmaker Velma Terry Marion Barker Tommy Beard Gary Locklin Kenneth Lowe Bradford Moritz Larry Morrow Kathryn Cotten Joyce Hunt Peggy Lou Rasey Joe Sosehec Jo Ann Westbrook Grady Corby Elbert Sconce Dorothy Baird Peggy Ivy Fayvene Schubert Jenita Black Lena Larche Herman West Hubert Kelley Tommy ¢Ooper D Hardin Barbara Bates Alma McIntire Willie Webb Jo Ann Ward Dorthy Youngeuist Phil Allen Weton Trawick Siath Don Holloman Donald Stearns Virginia Therr Doris McDaniel Jimmie Hulsey Jean Cobb Corerie Davis Wanda Faye Farr Richard Bouchett Jerry Garner Betty Upshaw Nancy Ashcroft Sandra Burson Glyn Medlin Judy Meta Donald West Wanda White Bettie Box Angela Tillotson Nawona Williams Kay Culp Mabeth Moreland Gradalyn Morris Ruth Ann White George Terry Humphrey Jimmy Nix Donald Smith Jimmy Terry Joan Hardwick Ouanda Goad Jo Ann Frizell Sandra Swen J ‘Oda ‘Pheneatie’l Mable Barrett Kenneth Boe Hanks Betty Iansen Nancy Pardy Carlene Terry Joan Thoms Rennis Chalhonn Lajuana Jackson Christine Johnson Herbert McClendon Matilda Metz Glen Lewis Leon Musil Raul Phy Gayle Browne Huda Haveen Babe Sarah Nix Gerald Wayne Clark Ray Kinney Duane Phillips Jane Hardwick Agnes Bingham Bobby Brown Jerry Prewit Jerry Dew Norris Anna Ruth Smith Bily Berl Eastland Royce Fucna Jerry Keer Richard Frank Bailey Tractor Service Herbrand Tools Kelley Parts and Machine West Mellorg Lydick Roofing CO Lydick Roofing Company Abilene, Texas Modern Tire Company Vulcanizing Service Lodi Way Lee H. J. Driver
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