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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1945

Page

7

Tacky party at Armstrong home and birthday noting

Ericksdahl Miss Jennie Pauline Armstrong hosted a June 6 tacky party at her parents’ home with Martha Jane Soderberg winning tackiest girl prize and Emil Pearson the boys prize. A birthday party for David Olson followed with gifts and a candlelit cake.

Jennie Pauline Armstrong E. P. Armstrong Martha Jane Soderberg Emil Pearson Betty Florence Martin Fort Worth Maxine McKeever Doris Peterson Pearl Rosenquist John McCown Raymond Reeves Clements David Greta Sheridan Olson Eddie Shuquist Barbara Darrell Richards Warren Olson Marvin Oscar Wilfred Seth Kerrville O. F. Seth Doris Jean C. C. McGowan Dallas Charles Anderson A. FE. Olson Oscar Wilfred Messrs Mmes Carl Seth M. ©. Johnson Seth Lucder Lawrence Honert N.T.A.C Arlington Wilbur Gustafson France Gustafson Earl Rennels Glenn Rennels Avoca Betty Florence Mart Jennie Pauline Armst Mike Helen Lather

Mrs Walker Visits Chicago Brother and Family in War Tale

Mrs. Lee Walker travels to Chicago to stay with her brother and his family while her husband Sgt. Lee Walker remains with the Railsplitters of the 84th Infantry Division. The unit earned fame as a rapid breakthrough force under Lt. Gen. William H. Simpson moving through the Ruhr and Roer to Rhine. She has a copy of German propaganda leaflets sent by the Railsplitters late in World War II.

Walker Chicago Lee Walker Sgt 84Th Infantry Division William H. Simpson Ninth Army Ruhr 84Th Roer Europe

Gentry Family Returns to Stamford Home Purchase

The Ross Gentry family and daughter Mary Beth return from Fort Worth after three years to Stamford. They purchased the G H Crow home at 15 Wells, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W M Cooper. The Gentrys stay with Mrs. Gentry's parents while Mr. Gentry resumes work with Jack McClendon.

Ross Gentry Mary Beth Fort Worth Stamford G. H. Crow Wells W. M. Cooper Gentry

Lone Star Gas Co Pipeline Work Notice

Public notice announces Lone Star Gas Co will perform pipeline work and directs interested parties to call for further information at the listed phone number.

Lone Star Gas Co

Local residents enjoy gatherings and visits across area towns

Hail and heavy rain damaged crops Friday in the community. Many families hosted and visited relatives in Hamlin Stamford Rotan and AbiLine with trips to San Antonio and Denver noted. Visitors included the Compton and Townsend families and numerous extended relatives during a busy weekend.

Clyde Compton Teresa Stamford Sanitarium Joe Carlton Judy Sarah Lou Bill Townsend Nienda Milburn Rivers Jimmy French Robert Hoote Bill Pritchard Jiggs Brigham Harvey Allen Hamlin Lake A. J. French, Jr Joe Culberson Hamlin Dolores Jones Wise Chapel Priscilla Harwell Louise Dickson Waco J. C. Harwell Annie Withers W. P. Moore Sam Baize Stamford Nita Grace Doris Bostick Bond Smith Rotan Harold Bostick Nettie Debusk

Paper Drinking Cups Roll Ed Rim Vee Cups and Dispensers

Stamford American advertises wholesale and retail paper drinking cups with roll edged rims and Vee cup shapes and related dispensers.

Stamford American

Tunnell Family Resettling in Corpus Christi

Mr and Mrs A Tunnell and daughter Betty Jo move to Corpus Christi to start a new home. Jesse White escorted them to Corpus Christi and they will pause at Hunt to visit aviation student James Tunnell at Camp Mystic. Betty Jo recently graduated from Stamford High School.

Walter Segerstrom Bobby Fort Worth John Lunt Stamford Jeves A. Tunnell Betty Jo Tuesda Corpus Christi Jesse White Hunt James Tunnell Camp Mystic Betty Jo Tunnell Stamford High School

American to Pay Nickel for Clean Cotton Rags

The article notes a new price offering of five cents per pound for clean cotton rags. Local sellers consider the rate favorable, hoping to clear inventory while supporting textile needs.

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Ericksdahl Luther League Richard Nauert Ladies Aid Hentry Peterson Hugo B. Haterius Bethel Lutheran Church A. C. Braun Alfred Hurley Tuxedo Albert Stanberry A. J. French Jerry Baize George Rivers Ruby Ann Dit Karal French Joan J. W. Osment Jess Treadwell Carol Floyd Price Near Rule Coyt Smith Belle Thompson Kilmer Department F Kilmer & Co, Inc Conn O'ter Limited Stamford Hatchery & Poultry Farm Retceellen Burma Japan Southwestern Bell Telephone Athens Endlay E& W Fullout Arrow and Cheney Stetson and Lyo Beyant-Link Co Texas
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