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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1943

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Fingal Ekenstam Memorial Rites Set for June 20

Memorial service for Pvt. Fingal Ekenstam, a North Africa infantryman posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, is set for June 20 at Bethel Lutheran Church in the Ericksdahl community. His mother Mrs. Higlmer Carlson receives the award. he died of wounds on March 24, with his family noting he likely died in a hospital. He enlisted June 12, 1942, trained at Camp Robinson and Camp Pickett, and went overseas shortly after. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, and two brothers, including Pvt. Herman Ekenstam overseas.

Pvt Fingal Ekenstam Higlmer Carlson Ericksdahl War Department Ekenstam North Africa Bethel Lutheran Church Hugo B. Haterius Ebenstam Camp Robinson Arkansas Camp Pickett Kenstam Carl Ekenstam Herman Ekenstam Grover Hawle, Jr Dorothy Ekenstam Oscar Rainer Evelyn Ekenstam

Red Cross Asks Volunteers for Kit Assembly at Jones County

Material for Red Cross kits arrived Tuesday and will be used in a production effort led by Mrs. L. M. York. The room opens daily at 1 20 p m through June 30 for cutting machine work and handwork. Delays last month heighten urgency as workers are needed to complete the shipment before a mid July reopening.

L. M. York Jones County

Mrs Henry Rinn Buys Bennett Home in Stamford

Mrs Henry Rinn of Old Glory purchases the home of Mr and Mrs David Bennett at 532 North Swenson Avenue Stamford and will move there when the Bennetts relocate Her husband died about three years ago and she is grandmother to Dan and Roland Rinn who were Stamford workers before entering service

Henry Rinn Old Glory David Bennett North Swenson Avenue Bennett

Navy Pilot Paul Stafford Killed in Airplane Crash

Chief Petty Officer Paul Stafford son-in-law of Clay Herring, of this city, was killed in an airplane crash. Stafford, a Navy pilot, and Gwen Herring were married in February and she visited in Stamford in April after he left for sea duty. Navy Department gave no details on where or how he died.

Paul Stafford Clay Herring Stafford Navy Gwen Herring Stamford Fort Worth Navy Department

Soldier Ancel Nuckels Visits Parents From Bryan

Pvt. Ancel Nuckels stationed at Bryan has been home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Nuckels.

Pvt. Ancel Nuckels Bryan Mrs O. E. Nuckels

Mrs P B Elkin from Beacon visits Caldwell family

Mrs P B Elkin of Beacon New York visits her parents Mr and Mrs H Caldwell and sister Lois Chase. They plan a Sunday trip to Eastland to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Caton and Mrs Van H Morgan, then to Midland to see Dr P B Elkin’s parents before returning to Stamford and back to New York.

New York P. B. Elkin Beacon 8. H. Caldwell Caldwell

Eleven 4-H Boys Invited to Camp Barkeley for Food Production Efforts

Eleven Jones County 4-H Club boys are the guests of Camp Barkeley on June 18 honoring their work in food production. Each boy demonstrated weights and counts across cattle, poultry, hogs, sheep, cotton, corn, and grain to show they self sustain and help sustain a soldier.

Jones County 4-H Club Camp Barkeley James M. Binion Wayne Ashburn Rt. 3 Anson Glenn Reeves Hawley Junior Walsh Stamford E. B. Clifton C. B. Holden Avoca Alvin Jensen Rt. 1 Borden Manley Lueders Loyd Cox Jahue Pope Jack Young William Brigham

Braymer Reports Wartime Rotary Convention In St Louis

Stamford Rotary Club president elect Bill Braymer reported to the local club luncheon on the wartime Rotary International convention in St Louis. He noted a strictly business program with about 20 Stamford Rotarians and wives planning to attend the Rochester charter banquet Friday night.

Bill Braymer Stamford Rotary Club Rotary International Braymer Stamford Club St. Louis Rochester

Lorene Cook Accepts Surgical Nurse Position in San Angelo

Miss Lorene Cook, who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Cook, leaves for San Angelo to begin a hospital job as a surgical nurse. She graduated from Scott and White School of Nursing Temple and Stamford High School.

Lorene Cook Henry Cook San Angelo Miss Cook Scott and White School of Nursing Temple Stamford High School

Navy Seabees Recruiters Visit Stamford Each Tuesday

Navy Seabees announce immediate vacancies for cooks and bakers with attractive ratings for qualified men. Chief Recruiter Tom Gaston says vacancies exist in nearly all Seabee rates. The recruiting party will visit Stamford each Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the post, and enlistments of 17 year olds are still being accepted.

Navy Seabees Tom Gaston Abilene Gaston Navy Stamford

Mrs. Lawrence Abbott Visits Po mona Friends

Mrs. Lawrence Abbott of Pomona arrives for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Inglish. G. Inglish and family travel to Abilene to meet her, while visitors gather at Chas. Strauss and Louis Rosenwasser homes from Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Ted Strauss from the University of Texas is also present.

Lawrence Abbott Pomona California G. L. In Chas. Strauss Louis Rosenwasser L. Schwarz E. Seigel Fort Worth Erie Levine Dongiee Los Angeles Siegel Strauss Rosenwasser Schwarz Levine Seigel Ted Strauss University of Texas

Watson Family Vacation Visit Details

Mr and Mrs Bob Watson and their daughter Rebecca Jane from ten are spending their vacation here with Mr and Mrs A R Watson and Mr and Mrs Jesse White.

Bob Watson Rebecca Jane A. R. Watson Mrs Jesse White

Francis elected president of Texas Cor Crushers Association

C M Francis of Stamford was chosen president by unanimous vote at the 49th annual meeting in Houston on June 10. He succeeds S J Vaughan Jr of Hillsboro and will head the organization for 1943 44. James D Dawson Jr of Houston was elected vice president, succeeding Francis.

C. M. Francis Stamford Texas Cor Crushers Association Organization of Rice Hotel Houston Francis S. J. Vaughan, Jr Hillsboro James D. Dawson, Jr Mr. Francis Rule-Jayton Cotton Oil Company West Texas West Texas Chamber of Commerce Stamford State Bank Stamford and Northwestern Railway Dawson Coleman Carter, Jr Fort Worth Ray Grisham Abilene F. E. Davis Harlingen T. J. Harrell B. B. Hulsey Dallas Richard H. Blyth Paris Mr. Vaughan G. A. Simmons Lubbock W. L. Weber Taft

Vacation Bible School Closing Program Friday Night

The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church closes Friday night at 8 with commencement exercises. Display of handwork and department showcases accompany the program led by Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Flournoy, and Mrs. Morris, with Miles B. Hays presiding. A mission offering for starving Chinese children has been collected daily. The students will enjoy a Friday noon picnic. enrollment exceeded expectations and received strong parental support.

First Baptist Church Hubert Morton Jewel Austin G. G. Flournoy Pers W. G. Morris Miles B. Hays Pam

Don E. Davis Infant Dies in Stamford

The infant son of Don E. Davis and Ethelene Garrett died Saturday in Stamford after living only two hours. The father serves in the Coast Guard at Brownsville. funeral was Monday at Kinney Funeral chapel with Rev. Miles B. Hays officiating. Burial followed in Brownwood.

Robert Edgar Davis Don E. Davis Brownsville Stamford Coast Guard Ethelene Garrett R. 8. Garrett Avoca Kinney Funeral Chapel Miles B. Hays First Baptist Church Brownwood E. B Davis

Methodist Open Boys and Girls Adventure Camp

The Methodist Intermediate Christian Adventure camp opened Monday with 116 enrollees, about 25 percent more than last year. Local speakers will guide daily platform lectures as the camp closes Friday noon with a final lecture. Notable participants include W. Johnson and Rev. Vernon Henderson with staff and volunteers from Stamford, Knox City, Munday, Avon and Sweetwater districts.

C. H. Williams Knox City Midland Roscoe Sweetwater W. Johnson Stamford God Vernon Henderson Lueders Sam H. Young Luther Kirk Munday Vel D. Crosby Per Mour H. L. Thurston Lloyd Hamilton Oscar Bruce Avoca Cal Duane Bruce Westover

Rain Drenches Town and Surroundings Thursday

Heavy showers drenched the town Thursday morning with .78 inch of rain starting about 9 30 a m and forecast more. Haskell saw a heavier rain earlier in the morning while the Stamford area reported .99 inch last Friday delaying the wheat harvest. Most rain fell in the late afternoon with light showers Friday night and winds and electrical disturbance accompanied the weather.

Haskell Stamford

Margreat McKay and J. R. Elliott Married in Hamlin

Margreat McKay and J. R. Elliott of Hamlin were united in marriage at 9 p.m. Saturday June 12 at the home of D. Lee Hukel. The ceremony was performed by the Church of Christ minister. Attendants included Mrs. J. R. Elliott and Geraldine Elliott. The bride wore a powder blue dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. The couple plans to reside here while the bride continues her job at Wilson's Bakery.

Margreat McKay J. R. Elliott Hamlin D. Lee Hukel Church of Christ Geraldine Elliott Lonnie Adkins Waldene Maxwell Elliott Stamford Stamford High School Wilson's Bakery A. E. McKay Mr. Elliott Hamlin High School Alaska Air Corps Camp Haan Calif

Birthday Surprise Honors Stamford Couple at Their Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson were surprised on their birthdays at 205 W. Davenport Tuesday evening last week. Mr. Johnson turns 65 on June 1 and Mrs. Johnson 60 on June 2. Guests included A. L. Davis, J. S. Davis, and many others, with a decorated cake bearing Mamnie and Jarred and numerous gifts.

J. W. Johnson W. Davenport Mr. Johnson Mrs. Johnson Jones County Mamnie Jarred Messrs Mmes A. L. Davis J. S. Davis A. D. Gressett W. C. Rose Jake Salmon W. W. Clark Frank Mitchell Eeahgee & Moorhead John Middleton Nugent Donnie Johnson L. E. Brannon Yeders Mo Todd Garland Mtchell J. M. Zarige Faye Ferguson Luther Ouitell Claude D Elee Walter Simpson Walton Chrysteen John Brooks Henrietta Haynes Opal Patterson Yvonne Todd Margarette McKay Lois and Louise Clark

Mrs. Myers Travels to Join Husband in Wenatchee

Mrs. Ted E. Myers heads to Wenatchee Washington to join Lieutenant Myers stationed there. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. W B Tayman accompanied her to Fort Worth Thursday for the start of the trip.

Ted E. Myers Wenatchee Wash Lieutenant Myers W. B. Tayman Fort Worth

Kinney Receives Technician Five Rating at O'Reilly

George Kinney son of Mr and Mrs J H Kinney graduates from the medical department receives training at O Reilly General Hospital Springfield Missouri on June 7 with Technician Five rating equivalent to corporal He completes X ray department work and transfers to Army Service Forces Unit Training Center Camp Ellis Illinois as an X ray technician in the hospital Kinney previously aided his parents at Kinney Funeral Home and is a licensed embalmer and funeral director His wife Doris Pope remains in Illinois with him

George Kinney J. H. Kinney O’reilly General Hospital Springfield Army Service Forces Unit Training Center Camp Ellis Illinois Kinney Kinney Funeral Home Doris Pope

Cargill Awarded Medal For War Service

First Lieut. William D. Cargill, former Kasay resident, a Flying Fortress rear guard in England, received awards including the Air Medal in March and an Oak Leaf Cluster on April 22. He flew fourteenth mission over occupied Europe May 14 to attack an Axis factory at Meaulte. he graduated Brady High School in 1938 and studied at the University of Texas before joining the Army Air Forces. He trained at Ellington Field and Victorville and was commissioned June 14.

William D. Cargill Kas Ay the Sear Daily Papers Cargill Flying Fortress Bardier England Occupied Europe Meaulte France Brady High School University of Texas Army Air Forces General Land Commissioner Ellington Field Houston Victorville Cal

Bible School Opens At St. John's Church

The Daily Vacation Bible school at St. John's Methodist Church opened Monday with strong enrollment and growing attendance. Classes run 9 to 11 a.m. each morning through next week for children through junior age.

St. John’s Methodist Church

Oscar Kainer Weds Miss Ekenstam in Abilene

Sgt. Oscar Bob Kainer on furlough from Edmonton Alberta marries Evelyn Ekenstam Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church Abilene. The ceremony at 7 p.m. attended by Mary Margaret Latham and J C Kainer. The bride wears blue bemberg print dress. couple plans Stamford return and Mary Kainer and Hjalmer Carlson family noted.

Oscar Bob Kainer Edmonton Alberta Canada Evelyn Ekenstam Abilene Weideranders Zion Lutheran Church Mary Margaret Latham Stamford J. C. Kainer Lagerton Kainer Ideal Beauty Shop Sergeant Kainer Theo Hjalmer Carlson Bricksdahl Emil A. Kainer Sagerton

Fort Stockton Couple Visits Stamford Friends

Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Kemlett of Fort Stockton are visiting Stamford friends, extending a cordial social visit and reconnecting with local acquaintances.

A. V. Kemlett Fort Stockton Stamford

Shoe ration stamp No 17 expires in Stamford sale rush

Stamford merchants report a rush on shoe stocks as Stamp No 17 expired Tuesday. Many buyers purchased heavily during the ration period, while a few individuals commendably held back. Stores anticipate Stamp No 18 may not be watched so closely until its October expiry.

Stamford

Chicken Dinner Closes Contest Of Baptist Men

A Friday night chicken barbecue for the Harvester's Class at First Baptist Church Big Spring featured Rev. Dick O'Brien of the First Baptist Church delivering a three-angled address on "We Desire a Better Country" Social, industrial, and religious changes were discussed with focus on world affairs The Harvester's Class attendance contest concluded with the "Commandos" led by T A Upshaw losing to the "Rangers" led by A C Humphrey by 10 points A V shaped dining setup emphasized a victory motif

Dick O’brien First Baptist Church Big Spring O’brien Miles B. Hays Cal Wright St. John’s Methodist Church Otis Harbert L. W. Johnson Brotherhood C. F. Upshaw I. H. Terry G. L. Inglish Cleburne Huston J. Bunam Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Stamford Harvesters Commandos T. A. Upshaw Rangers A. C. Humphrey George Smith J. T. Stell Henry Osment

School merger approved by vote in two districts

A merger plan between the Plainview and Paint Creek Rural school districts was put to a vote Saturday. Paint Creek reported 22 yes votes with none against. Plainview reported nine yes and six no, confirming consolidation as far as available results show.

Plainview Paint Creek

Lindsey Family Hosts Visitors From Tulsa and Nearby

Mrs. J A Lindsey of Tulsa visited Lindsey home this week with Mrs. Lindsey. Guests over the weekend included Oda Lindsey and family from Cisco Virgil Lindsey and family of Anson Arvin Lindsey and family of voca Claude Brown and family of Anson Mr and Mrs B C Shaw of Stamford and Mrs H H Bannister and her children from Breckenridge.

Lindsey John Lindsey J. A. Lindsey Tulsa Oda Lindsey Cisco Virgil Lindsey Anson Arvin Lindsey Voca Claude Brown C. Shaw Stamford H. H,. Bannister Breckenridge

National Officer to Address Exchange Club Visit

Williard H. York of San Antonio National vice president of the Exchange Club will speak at a Stamford Cadet Club meeting on Wednesday night June 23. Wives of members will attend and York will fly to Oklahoma City thereafter to address another Exchange club.

Williard H. York San Antonio Exchange Club Stamford

Keeping Up With Men In Service

Sgt. Adamson transferred to Cimarron Field near Oklahoma City. Mrs. Adamson, formerly Mary Charlotte Larche, accompanies him.

Sgt. Adamson Cimarron Field Oklahoma City

Destroyer Torpedo Officer Joins Heavy Destroyer Fleet

Ensign Bob Bryan assigned as torpedo officer on a heavy destroyer. His wife Wynona Post stays with him in Boston and plans to remain there until later in the summer.

Bob Bryan Wynona Post Boston

Wichita Falls Graduate Hinson Set for New Air Station

William Elvin Hinson son of Rev and Mrs H S Hinson of Stamford has completed an intensive air mechanics course at Sheppard Field Wichita Falls and will be assigned to a new air station.

Wichita Falls William Elvin Hinson H. S. Hinson Stamford Sheppard Field Wichita Fells

Two Teens Enlist in Navy In Abilene

J. L. Chill Anders and Billy Ray McCann enlisted in the United States Navy in Abilene on Monday. Both are 17 years old and it is expected they will head to the West Coast soon.

Navy J. L Chill) Anders Billy Ray McCann Abilene United States Navy West Coast

Doran to Report for Kansas Reserve Assignment

Will Darwin Doran report to Kansas State College in Pittsburgh Kansas on July 1 after serving in the Naval Reserve He recently had an operation at Stamford Sanitarium and may receive additional convalescence time He is 19 and the son of Mrs J M Doran of this city He returned from McMurry College Abilene where he studied radio and speech in pre medical work and joined Alpha Phi Omega and Ko Sari Club

Kansas Darwin Doran Naval Reserve Kansas State College Pittsburgh Stamford Sanitarium Doran J. M. Doran McMurry College Abilene Alpha Phi Omega National Speech Fraternity

Soldier Enlists in Armored Force School at Fort Knox

Pfc. Billy M. Lackey, son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Lackey, has reported to the Armored Force School at Fort Knox Kentucky to take a special Wheeled Vehicle Department course. The department trains mechanics to keep tanks jeeps trucks and scout cars moving in combat.

Armored Force School Billy M. Lackey Marvin Lackey Armored Force Dool Fort Knox

Camp Howze Visit Sparks 10 Day Furlough Tale

Camp Howze in Gainesville grants a 10 day furlough to a service member visiting family and friends, highlighting morale and rest opportunities for soldiers stationed nearby.

Camp Howze Gainesville

Navy Duty Report for Adrian Johnson

Navy duty report shows Adrian Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Johnson, has reported to Diego California for naval duty.

Navy Adrian Johnson J. L. Johnson Diego California Navy Uty

Griggs Furlough Visit and Promotion At Camp Pinedale

Staff Sgt. Andrew Griggs on furlough from Camp Pinedale Fresno California visits relatives. He traveled from Baltimore Maryland where he entered the service and has just been promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant.

Griggs Andrew Griggs Camp Pinedale Fresno California Baltimore

Soldier transfers from Wichita Falls to Louisville Kentucky

Air Forces member Joseph High has moved from Sheppard Field Wichita Falls to Bowman Field Louisville Ky. He is the son of Mrs J G High of this city.

Kentucky Pfe. Joseph High Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Bowman Field Louisville Air Forces J. G. High

Patterson couple visits relatives before air force transfer

Lieutenant H R Patterson and his wife visited this week before his transfer from the jet to the Air Forces as a flight officer. The note confirms the Patterson's residency news and upcoming distinguished service role.

Air Forces H. R. Patterson Lieutenant Patterson

Meeting on Farm Labor Shortages and Civic Action

A meeting is set at the Stamford Chamber of Commerce offices Friday at 10 am to discuss farm labor problems due to shortages in the renal area. County Agent J M Binion will outline current needs and anticipated fall shortages. representatives from the Chamber, City Development Board, Rotary, churches, and civic groups are urged to attend.

Renal Ain Stamford Board of City Development Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club J. M. Binion Binion

District Meeting Attended by Local Church Delegates

Members of St. Johns Methodist Church joined the District W S C S meeting in Aspermonth on Tuesday led by Rev. and Mrs S H Young. Also listed were Mmes J H Rutherford P C Owens M D Smith R C Thomas and C M Walsh.

St. John’s Methodist

Woman's Council Installs New Officers at Central Christian

Mrs. Bailey Post was installed as president of the Woman's Council of the Central Christian Church with Dr. Beulah Gould in attendance. New officers include Mrs. J. E. Drummond as vice president, Mrs. Ralph as secretary, and Miss Blanche as treasurer. The group discussed Latin American studies and gifted Mrs. A. M. Conant for her service as she prepares to move to El Paso.

Bailey Post Woman’s Council The Central Christian Church Beulah Gould Post L. L. Johns J. E. Drummond Ralph Blanche Drummond Ofelia Gertrude Diamant Mexico A. M. Conant el Paso

Local visitors spend weekend with Buie and Rogers families

Mrs. Roy Smith and son returned from Sith to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. Carl Rogers and daughter Carlene and Wanda. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rogers hosted. Mr. and Mrs. Winn Lehman of Houston came for a short visit. Mrs. W. C. Ribble from Simmons University visited the Buie family Sunday. Lisut, Dick Roberts of Ft. Sill, and Mr. Lehman were also present Sunday.

Roy Smith and Son Sith Ah Aaa Uae

Hilscher Family Leaves for San Antonio Visit

Ann Hilscher and Raymond Hilscher travel to San Antonio to visit their brother Frank Hilscher. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hilscher.

Ann Hilscher Raymond Hilscher San Antonio Frank Hilscher Mrs J. A. Hilscher

Visit of Houston Families in Stamford Stirs Town News

Mr and Mrs Richard Massey and baby and Mr and Mrs Massey of Houston visited Stamford to see relatives. They arrived to visit another brother who works as a flight manager in Kansas. Mrs J E went to Houston with Mr and Mrs Richard Massey on Sunday.

Richard Baby Mrs. Massey Houston Stamford Ye Saeeee Life Kansas J. E Richard Massey

Mrs Furrh and Daughter Travel to San Diego

Mrs L S Furrh and her daughter Jean depart by train on Thursday for San Diego California to visit another daughter Mrs Dodd and family for several weeks.

Soldier Assigned to Field Training and Lan A Move

A serviceman will begin pilot training and transfer from Camp Howze to Lan A after completing field assignments.

Lan A Camp Howze

Graduates at Sheppard Field Lowell 8 Smith of Canta Graduated

Graduates at Sheppard Field include Lowell 8 Smith of Canta who completed studies in a concise ceremony. Specific details are limited in the fragment.

Sheppard Field Lowell Smith of Canta Sheppard Siance

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Red Cross Bennett Home Rotary Cottonseed Crushers Methodists Bible School St. John’s Church Oscar Kainer Miss Ekenstam Carl Rogers Daught Carlene Wanda H. C. Rogers
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