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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

8

War Bond Premiere at Grand Theater in Stamford

The Grand Theater plans a Bond Premiere for a prerelease film The Story of Dr Russell to promote the Fifth War Loan Drive Admittance is restricted to war bond purchasers with better seats for larger bonds Tickets go on sale at the Grand lobby and via local banks through Tuesday evening as part of a citywide drive by exhibitors and the War Finance Committee

Grand Theater W Ssell Stamford War Activities Committee S. J. Hodge War Finance Committee Stamford State Bank First National Bank

Grand Will Show Fun Filled Film In Mabels Room

The Grand Theater screens Edward Small’s Up in Mabel’s Room Sunday Monday and Tuesday via United Artists. Allan Dwan directs a cast led by Gail Patrick Marjorie Reynolds Dennis OKeefe Mischa Auer Charlotte Greenwood Lee Bowman Binnie Barnes John Hubbard and Janet Lambert. The film promises a light farce of escape for contemporary audiences and centers on the comical embarrassing escapades of a young woman.

Edward Small Mabel’s Grand Theater United Artist Allan Dwan Gail Patrick Marjorie Reynolds Dennis O'Keefe Mischa Auer Charlotte Greenwood Lee Bowman Binnie Barnes John Hubbard Janet Lambert Mabel Small

Love Lashes Out In Lingerie Slip Comedy

Dennis O Keefe plays a jealous husband who conceals an inscribed lingerie slip from his bride and uses schemes to retrieve it. Marjorie Reynolds stars as the wife while Gail Patrick embodies the seductive owner of the garment. Mischa Auer, Binnie Barnes, and others support in a fast paced screwball farce with broad laughs.

J. P. Doyle Rites Held Wednesday

James Polk Doyle age 68 longtime Stamford resident died Tuesday at 4 30 p m at home after years of ill health Funeral service conducted at First Baptist Church with Rev Miles B Hays and Rev Joel V Grimes burial in Highland cemetery Kinney Funeral Home in charge Survivors include his wife a son Elmer Doyle three daughters eight grandchildren and one great grandchild plus three brothers from Tennessee and Texas

James Polk Doyle Stamford First Baptist Church Miles B. Hays Joel V. Grimes Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Mr. Doyle Boliver Tenn Mattie Mae Lee Leonard Texas Doyle The Baptist Church Elmer Doyle Levelland Ruth Parker Ardmore Oklahoma J. R. McDaniel

Former Stamford native W. T. Perkins dies in Lubbock

W. T. Perkins age 73 died Tuesday in Lubbock after a stroke. A carpenter he formerly lived in Stamford before moving to Lubbock 14 years ago. Funeral at 1 30 p m Thursday in Lubbock graveside service at Highland cemetery Stamford at 7 p m. He is survived by six sons J W of Weatherford A L of Lubbock T W of Lamesa and W D of Stamford two daughters Mrs J R Billington of Stamford and Mrs Edna Belle Carrigan of Hobbs NM 20 grandchildren and his wife died about 1930. Born November 11 1870.

W. T. Perkins J. R. Billington W. D. Perkins Lubbock Mr. Perkins

Kinney Funeral Home Marks 15th Anniversary

Kinney Funeral Home celebrates 15 years since J. H. Kinney took over on June 15, 1929. The business has grown steadily, with the chapel refinished and air conditioned and fluorescent lighting installed, with similar upgrades in other departments.

Kinney Funeral Home J. H. Kinney

Leemore Fuqua Enjoys Midland Rodeo Weekend

Leemore Fuqua daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Fuqua Stamford sponsor to the Midland rodeo attended a sponsor breakfast in the Schabauer Hotel blue room and a coke party hosted by Mrs W W LaForce. She rode her horse Chigger and wore maroon satin with brown pants boots and gloves and a Stetson hat.

Leemore Fuqua Jack Fuqua Stamford Schabauer Hotel W. W. LaForce Midland Miss Fuava Mrs. Fuqua Royce Miss Fuqua

Francis Family Attends 50th Cottonseed Crushers Meet

C M Francis retires as president of the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association and presides at the fiftieth annual meeting in Dallas. Mrs Francis and daughter Ruth attended with Ruth having joined Stephens College. J D Dawson Jr succeeds Francis as director while Dr George S Benson of Harding College spoke on Looking Ahead. Ann Bunkley of the University of Texas visited with the Francis family.

CM. Francis Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association

Plea for Unity Emphasizes Mutual Confidence

Harley Sadler delivered a Rotary Club address urging unity unselfishness and faith in one another. Dick Rowland introduced him as West Texas showman and state representative. Stamford notes show slow Fifth War Loan start and invitations sent for a youth activity program with Business and Professional Women's Club first to respond. Perry Stiegler joined the club as funeral director. BR. C. Thomas leads aims and objects committee for the Rotary year starting July 1. cake and punch were served.

Harley Sadler West Texas Rotary Club Dick Rowland F. F E. Morrow Stamford Bill Braymer Business and Professional Women's Club Perry Stiegler BR. C. Thomas Rotary

Abilene Lawyer Wagstaff Seeks 17th District Seat

Abilene attorney Bob Wagstaff visited Stamford on Thursday morning to campaign for Congress representing the 17th District.

Bob

Ancel E Nuckles Visits Bryan Folks

Ancel E. Nuckles stationed at Bryan was here from June 3 to 10 visiting with home folks.

Pfe Ancel E. Nuckles Bryan

Dodgen Family Holds Annual Reunion at Brownwood

The Dodgen family reunion met at W. B. Dodger’s home near Brownwood with a creekside camp, electing C. N Dodgen chairman Mrs. George Rollins treasurer and Ganelle Pierce secretary. Next year’s gathering is set for Dallas in June with many Stamford relatives in attendance.

J. W. Dodgen M. E. Dodgen E. R. Pace R. P. Small George Rollins Vick Thompson Stamford C. N. Dodgen Helen Joyce Charles, Jr Grace Shirley Beth Ganelle Brownwood Josie McGinnis California

Card of Thanks for S. A. Beaty Loss

We express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our husband and father S. A. Beaty. Appreciation for the floral offering. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Kinney and family. May God bless you all, from Mrs. S. A. Beaty and children.

S. A. Beaty

Pre Rodeo Dance Set for June 23 at Roundup Hall

Lawrence Crider announces a pre rodeo dance at Roundup hall on Friday night June 23 to precede the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Bogan Rhea will provide the music for the event.

Lawrence Crider Bogan Rhea

Vacation Bible School Sessions End Friday

Daily Vacation Bible School programs at St. John's Methodist Church and First Baptist Church close Friday after two week sessions. Mothers are invited to Friday morning commencement exercises, program, and exhibit at St. John's Church followed by a picnic hosted by the Baptist church.

St. John's Methodist Church First Baptist Church St. John’s Church

Local church hosts Friday noon session and evening program

A church session is held Friday at noon followed by a program and an exhibit during the evening. Community members are invited to attend and view the display after the lunchtime meeting.

Tist

Big Money in Mice Rumor in Packwaukee Wisconsin

The village of Packwaukee Wisconsin hosts a curious business paying Albert Jurack as a weekly supplier of 1000 to 1500 white mice. The mice are shipped to pharmaceutical laboratories across the United States.

Albert Jurack Packwaukee Wis United States Pathfinder

Truett Walton to Preach at Lueders Church

Dr. Truett Walton of Hardin Simmons University Abilene will speak at Lueders Baptist Church on Sunday June 18 at 11 oclock. Pastor Rev L F Moreland invites all to hear the sermon and extend a hearty welcome.

Wallpaper and Canvas Catalog by D Shamburger Lumber Co

Advertisement notes wallpaper and canvas offerings from D Shamburger Lumber Co with a price tag 46-tfa and mentions product types for interior finishing.

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

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