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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1949

Page

6

Time Schedule for Secussion Booster Trips Released

The Stamford civic clubs announce two booster trips for the Texas Cowboy Reunion. On June 2 the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Exchange Club tour towns from Albany to Haskell with a lunch stop in Graham. The next day the Business and Professional Women’s Club and Rotary Club cover Anson to Roky with square dancing demonstrations and a string band.

Stamford Tyances Texas Cowboy Junior Chamber of Commerce Exchange Club Albany Olney Ana Haskell Business and Professional Club Rotary Club Anson Abilene Merkel Chamber of Commerce All Exchange Club John Cariton A. J. Frenth Roy Beet Caheen Yaws J. W. Hughes

Marvey Pearson Receives BA Degree at San Mego State

Son of Mr and Mrs J N Pearson of the city earned a Bachelor of Arts from San Mego State College San Mego on June 9 and plans summer study He distinguished in forensics and his debate team placed four wins in eight debates at a national tournament in Peoria Illinois He won a speech award at an awards breakfast.

Arvey Pesrcon J. N. Pearson Tht City San Mego State College San Mego Pearson Senics Peoria Til

Gospel Meeting Set for Lueders Church June 27 to July 6

J C Eubanks announces a gospel meeting at the Church of Christ in Lueders starting June 27 and running through July 6 with the minister as speaker.

Church of Christ Lueders J. C. Eubanks

Lueders Wedding Plans and Saturday Church Class Reunion

Miss Gera Starks and Bill Stapp wed June 7 at Rev. Melvin Byrd's home with the First Baptist Church pastor officiating. Attendants were Cleo Vaughan's sister and brother in law. The couple will reside in Albany where the groom works in oil. she is the daughter of J W Starks of Lueders.

Gera Starks Bill Stapp Melvin Byrd First Baptist Church Byrd Cleo Vaughan Doris Starks Joan Starks Girdner Youngquist Austin Gilbert Hansen Reba Gail Meir Lueders High School Stamford Sanitarium Jay Smith Gene Williams Fort Worth L. O. Sandlin Patty Ann Register Stamford T . Roughton 3A Watkins Bennie Dillard Marion Webb Kelley Thomas Murry Zada Jones

Paint Creek Bible School Starts Monday at Church

Daily Vacation Bible school opens at Paint Creek Baptist Church on Monday June 27 with Rev. E. F Barber announcing. Mrs. V. W. Howaree named principal and registration set for Friday June 24 at 2 pm. Classes run daily 8 to 11:30 am through July 1 for all ages.

Paint Creek Baptist Church E. F E. Barber Coramuni 'S V. W. Howaree

Bricksdale Girl Honored by Parents on Sixth Birthday

Linga Gail Schoonmaker celebrated her sixth birthday with a Sunday party at her parents J. B. Schoonmaker home in Bricksdale. Family and neighbors gathered for gifts, crafts, outdoor play, cake with green decoration, and refreshments.

Bricksdale Linga Gail Schoonmaker J. B. Schoonmaker

Olive McDougle Named Recording Secretary in Texas Clubs

Olive McDougle was elected State recording secretary of the Texas Business and Professional Women's Federated Clubs at the Houston convention last weekend. New officers were installed at a Sunday brunch. Stamford attendee Miss Mcbouxie Frances Bennett, incoming president Mrs. Paul Stanley, retiring president Mrs. R. K. Haynie, and Addie Mae Kennedy plus Venita Ferret were present.

Olive McDougle Texas Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Houston Texas Business and Professional Women’s Federated Clubs Stamford Miss Mcbouxie Frances Bennett Paul Stanley R. K. Haynie Addie Mae Kennedy Venita Ferret

Austen guest list includes Moore Marvin Strand visits

Mrs. Martha Shoge of Austin is visiting friends here for a few days. Also mentioned are Mrs. S. L. Eeling, Mrs. Hulda Strand, and Mrs. Eben Shuquist with their families, along with Moore, Marvin, and Raymond Strand.

Linda Darry Glenn John Travis C. E Carlton Carlos Douglas Stevenson Melvyn Peggy Joyce Jerry Mac Mryo Cust Strand Messrs Aca Om Ess Albin Hokanson Jimmy and Leon Leonard Strane Christena and Carton Eben Shuquist C. BE. Jackson Martha Schoge Austin W. M. Carlton W. P

Mrs Perry Stigler Visits Kinney Family in Stephenville

Mrs Perry Stigler and her daughter Suellen of El Paso are staying with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Kinney while her husband is in New Mexico. They traveled to Stephenville on Tuesday for a brief visit and will return home.

No Mind for Privacy Theorized in Witty Observation

A witty writer notes that some people lack both discretion and sense of privacy. The quip suggests some individuals show no mind and no regard for others affairs, turning private matters into public discussion.

City Invited to Fort Worth's 100th Birthday Party

Letters from Fort Worth officials invite Stamstora to set a special day at Fort Worth's Centennial celebration. Stamford would select a Fiesta-cade queen to reign over the outdoor show, with a local band to perform beforehand for about 10,000 attendees and a tree to be donated.

Fort Worth Fort Wort W. Markham Lee Walker Chamber of Commerce Stamstora Stamford Wold

Fort Worth High School Stadium Hosts Historic Past Panorama

A grand living history spectacle will perform in the Fort Worth high school stadium with a cast of Y000 and chorus of 400 Voices. Gigantic sets picturesque costumes and authentic stage coaches and wagon trains will recreate the cattle era and the arrival of the first tron horse, with a Casa Manana scene The Night is Young.

Fort Worth Casa Manana

Rooster Headsman Folklore Captures Local Attention

Rumors spread that a rooster survived three days after decapitation, a tale repeated by locals who say such legends endure for years. Authorities have not verified the claim and warn readers to treat it as folklore.

Temper Tests Patience as Time Rises

A brief note discusses how temper often worsens the longer one endures a provocation, highlighting patience as key to restraining heat and avoiding rash actions.

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