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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

3

Avoca High Honors Grads Mary Frances White and Wynelle Salmon

Avoca High School named valedictorian Mary Frances White daughter of E P White and valedictorian honors for Wynelle Salmon daughter of E T Salmon in the graduating class. Lynn Gillespie son of Eek Gillespie held the highest average and plans college work in September before enlisting at 18. Gillespie was a four year letterman in basketball.

Mary Frances White E. P Doc) White Avoca High School Business College Lubbock Wynelle Salmon E. T. Salmon Avoca Lynn Gillespie Eek Gillespie Gillespie

Shipp's O S G Foot Lotion Offered in Texas

An advertisement offers Shipp's O S G Foot Lotion for athletes foot and toe itching with a guaranteed product. It promotes purchase at all drug stores or by sending 35 cents to Shipp's Drug Store in Lueders, Texas.

Shipp’s

Local residents pursue studies and military service across Texas

Old Glory Ruby Letz enrolls at TSCW in Denton to major in journalism and plans a summer Spanish study in Mexico while Roger Letz returns to Texas A and M for summer classes. W D Dugger visits from the Navy and families from Sweetwater to Stamford host relatives as many members enlist or train at Fort Custer and Lubbock.

Ruby Letz Denton TSCW Mexico Charlie Letz Roger Letz Texas A M. College Charli Letz W. D. Dugger U. S. Navy Seabees Littl Janelle W. W. Trice Grady Bristow Dorothy Lee Wanda Dell Sweetwater Bristow U. S. Army Early Hatch Phoenix Ariz A. W. Pierce Garland Trammell Garland, Jr Carlsbad New Mexico L. D. Trammell Ft. Custer Mich Stamford Westbrook Los Angeles Stamford Hospital Marvin Letz Marlene Charlie Fowler de Leon W. G. Sheid W. C. Macon Carrol of Rule Lynn Flowers Ernest Lowack Milton Schmidt George Becker Lubbock United States Army Herbert Koch Lueders Koch Henry Schmidt Kenneth Reber NTSTC W. D. Dugeer Aaron House Big Spring

Notable Society Hostesses Listed for Event

Mrs W T McCulloch and Mrs J R Pratt lead a guest list that includes J B Smith J W Newsome J L Rucker Pearl Thompson G L Inglish C C Shell W C Workman RKC Thomas and several hostesses for the upcoming social gathering.

Mmes W. T. McCulloch J. R. Pratt J. B. Smith W. J. Glenn J. W. Newsome J. L. Rucker Pearl Thompson G. L. Inglish C. C. Shell W. C. Workman Rkc Thomas The Hostesses

Training Union Group Meets with Mrs Jim Brooks

The Training Union met at Northside Baptist Church with Mrs Jim Brooks. Guests described a home decorated with roses honeysuckle and hollyhock and enjoyed a luncheon cloth souvenir from the Hawaiian Islands brought back by Mrs Brooks's son Boyd during a brief home visit.

the Training Union Northside Baptist Church Jim Brook Hawaiian Islands United States

Seas Service Refreshments Served to About Thirty Five

A small seas service event offered refreshments for about 35 attendees. The gathering followed a brief ceremony and included light snacks and beverages. Organizers expressed thanks to all who participated.

Birthday Supper for Mrs Ethel Burkman Held at Lueders

The May 24 birthday supper for Mrs Eri Burkman of Lueders drew about 50 people. All children attended except dancer Mrs Stanley Gifford of Fort Worth. Family members named include Oscar Burkman, Walter Burkman, Carl Burkman, A F Burkman, and Theodore Burkman plus spouses.

Eri Burkman Lueders Stanley Gifford Fort Worth Oscar Burkman Walter Burkman Carl Burkman A. F. Burkman Theodore Burkman

Wesley Bible Class Meets at St John’s Methodist Church

The Wesley Adult Bible class met last Wednesday at the parsonage with Mrs. O. P. Clark as host. Hostesses included Mrs. Jack Jones and others. Mrs. G. B. McLaughlin led devotional, Mrs. P. C. Owen presided, and Mrs. W. T. McCulloch offered the closing prayer. A tea plate was served. Attending were Mrs. J. A. Harrison of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Miss Pearl Ray.

Wesley Adult Bible St. John’s Methodist Church O. P. Clark Mmes Jack Jones R. B. Buie Laura Cowsert W. C. Tunnell Charles Corley G. B. McLaughlin P. C. Owen W. T. McCulloch

Surkman and Reed Families Noted Together

Mr and Mrs Russolp Surkman and family join Mr and Mrs Martin Reed and family in a shared community notice likely announcing gatherings or acknowledgments. Strong local names point to a family oriented event or recognition within the neighborhood.

Russolp Surkman Martin Reed

Mrs L L Loop Hosts Sewing Club Meeting

Mrs L L Loop entertained The Needle and Thimble sewing club at her home last Thursday afternoon. Members including Mrs George Campbell Mrs R P Small and several others sewed and enjoyed sandwiches chips olives and punch.

L. L. Loop Mmes George Campbell R. P. Small Lizzie Thompson J. E., Massey W. H Plant Je. Clark Harry Johnson Rescoe Hood

Wallpaper and Canvas: C D Shamburger Lumber Co 46 tie

A brief item notes a 46 tie involving Wallpaper and Canvas and C D Shamburger Lumber Co. The fragment suggests a trade or match context with these parties, though details are sparse.

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

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Olympicen Avoca Honor Grads Shipp Drug Store Texas Sens Westfall Home & Auto Supply Training Union Jim Brooks Ethel Burkman Wesley Cotten’s Tire Shop W. Moran Austelle One of C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Bie Iit
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