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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1932

Page

3

Luther League Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Luther League Society met at the Lutheran church on Tuesday night June 7 at 8 o'clock with John Nelson presiding and Miss Adeline Stenholm as secretary. A program included readings and musical numbers by Emma Pearson Adeline Stenholm and others followed by a social hour with coffee and cake. Various community events and visits are noted including gatherings for Vera Carlson and Miss Newquist, church services, and upcoming meetings of local groups.

Luther League Society Lutheran Church John Nelson Hugo B. Haterius Adeline Stenholm Reading Emma Pearson Adolph Olson Margaret Olson Cordelia Armstrong Dorothy Swenson Lambert Stenholm Gust Carlson Vera Austin A. J. Swenson Stamford Lydia Carlson Selma Swenson Imogene Eunice Evelyn Haterius Messrs J. B. Carlson Eric Swenson Hugo Birger Milton Tulien Haterius Bob Sides Lueders Leonard Carlson Carl, Magnus John Swenson Theresia Newquist Vera Carlson Ed Newquist Dorene Mildred Seth Marion Newquist Irene Olson Katherine Helena Almouist Byron Eben Shuonist John Carl Nelson Bertil Youngquist Edwin Almquist Stanley Edward Newquist Trene Olson Edward and Stanley Newuist Mrl Nelson Gust Strand Leonard Strand Virgie Shuquist Gladys Newquist Gust Shuquist Oscar Ekdahl Lampasas Mable Youngquist Denver Colorado Frank Youngquist Texas Youngquist Julius Hansen Tulsan Linus Lunn Farle Reubeards Gladys Nelson Philip Olson Woman’s Home Demonstration Club Young Women’s Missionary Society Willing Workers Hjalmar Carlson Nils Hansen Swedish Lutheran Church E. O. Soderberg

Local Socials and Visits Round Stamford Area

A roundup of guests and visitors to Stamford and nearby towns. Mrs Eoff and son G W of Anson along with Mrs Cecil Wallace and her sons visited Elmo Eoff family. Others include Mrs Paul Galey in Gorman, Harvey Allin in Amarillo, Karal and D V French on business in Stamford, and various trips to Duncan Oklahoma Arlington and Post City. Local church events and a porch party at Charles and Lila Lee Gardner’s also noted with several attendees mentioned.

Eoff G. W Anson Cecil Wallace Abilene Elmo Eoff Paul Galey Johnny Roden Gorman Harvey Allin Amarillo Geo. Rivers Messers Karal D. V. French Stamford M. H. Cook Oklahoma Dick Williams Lou Mildred French Bethel Baize Blair Yauger Tulsa A. J. French Arlington Sam Morris Buster Bob Putman Dallas Ed Polnack Fort Summer N. M J. C. Harweth Duncan Rev Westmoreland Baptist Church Fred Swank Post City Charles Lila Lee Gardner Lurlene Meads Patsy Harwell Pauline Rivers Joe Corby Geo. Rivers, Jr Elvin Carlton John Rivers Roden J. H. Rivers Clyde Pritchard Geo, Rivers

Flat Top Man Stephen Slavacek Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound

Stephen Slavacek, 74, longtime resident, died Sunday at his home from a bullet wound on the front porch. Burial at Fairview cemetery with Kinney Brothers of Stamford in charge. Survived by his wife and four children. Local residents and relatives noted visits and a district dance at the Walsh home near Lagerton.

Stephen Slavacek Fairview Cemetery Kinney Brothers Stamford Letz Old Glory Tony Letz W. M. Thane T. S. Thane Walsh Lagerton August Stremmel G. W. Neinast Bunker Hill William Thane

Family Visit Near Old Glory

Ren, Hattie Lois, Thelma Faye, and Norman Lee from near Old Glory spent Monday morning with Mrs. T. L. Thane and her son.

Ren Hattie Lois Thelma Faye Norman Lee Near Old Glory

Saunders of Swansea Involved After Libel Case Mention

Oliver T. Saunders of Swansea is connected to a libel case involving his mother who is imprisoned for libeling a government minister, with details of proceedings and consequences unclear in the truncated report.

Oliver T. Saunders Swansea Wales

Petaluma Judge Celebrates Birthday with a Smoke

Police Judge Charles N. Collins of Petaluma California marked his 90th birthday by smoking his habitual seven cigarettes daily. He estimated he had smoked 58,690 cigarettes to date.

Charles N. Collins Petaluma Calif

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