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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1943

Page

3

Rowland and Selmon Wed in Matthews Memorial Church

Miss Maxine Rowland and Tony Selmon were wed in a morning ceremony at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Albany. Rev. J A Owen officiated. attendees included family and Norma Ramey and Miss York. The couple planned a trip to Ruidoso then Galveston home. Rowland to join medical care in Galveston after Navy duty.

Maxine Rowland Tony Selmon Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Owen Stamford Albany J. A. Owen Dick Rowland Ohn Selmon Stamford High School Virginia Ramey Rowland Norma York Doris Aldbany Ramey York Ruidoso New Mexico Galveston United States Navy Trinity University Waxahachie University of California, Berkeley Stamfordusic Club Presbyterian Church Selmon Texas Tech Lubbock

Graduation Dance Honors Class 43 J At Stamford

Aviation Cadets from Stamford Flying School will be honored with a graduation dance at the pavilion on the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds Saturday night starting at 9. Hosts among underclassmen. Four hundred fifty invitations mailed. large crowd expected. Wichita Falls service band will provide music. an elaborate decorations plan for the pavilion.

Stamford Flying School Texas Cowboy Wichita Falls

War Saving Stamps High Score Prize At Bridge Club

Mrs. Travis Bouchett won the high score prize in war saving stamps during a Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club meeting last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Smith. Sandwiches, cokes and olives were served after the games.

Mrs. Bouchett Travis Bouchett Ride-A-Wee Tom Smith Travis Bou

Surprise party honors Mrs. Michael at Baptist circles

After W M A circle meetings at First Baptist Church, Mrs. H. C. Michael hosted a surprise party at her home. Gifts included a coffee table and candy jar from local W M A groups. The Michael family plans to move to Sny r. Guests enjoyed lunch and cookies as flowers decorated the event.

Michael W.M.A First Baptist Church H. C. Michael Jean Snyr Georg Smith Eugene Yates Cynthia Miller C. F. Upshaw Mmes. Yates Smith

Teachers and Students Named in Local Class List

Wright teaches the lesson while Cynthia Miller, Jes C. Lester, and Mrs. Lester assist. Ruth Ford and Mrs. Bill Hatcher work with Mrs. G. G. Flournoy. Elkin Lockett and Cannon guide students with Mrs. Miles. Laura Groner and Mrs. W. C. Pratt engage with Mrs. T. R. Tinsley as teacher.

Chicken Barbecue Held in Backyard of V D Dubles

Mr and Mrs V D Duble hosted a Wednesday barbecue in their backyard. A long table groaned with chicken while croquet provided entertainment. Guests included Dr and Mrs F E Hudson Dr and Mrs E P Bunkley and several local couples.

V. D. Dubles V. D. Duble Duble F. E. Hudson E. P. Bunkley George Zachary H. A. Carter Frank Morrow George Pryor

Needle and Thimble Club Sets July 8 Meeting

The Needle and Thimble Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. R. Clark. Members brought sewing or handwork while Mrs. J. Massey visited. Present were Mines, A. M. Conant, C. E. Coombes, E. N. Sullins, R. P. Small, W. H. Plant and the hostess. The club will meet again on July 8 to quilt.

Needle and Thimble E. R. Clark John Massey Mines A. M. Conant C. E. Coombes E. N. Sullins R. P. Small W. H. Plant

Mrs. R. C. Richards Hosts Busy Hour Club

Mrs. R. C. Richards entertained the Busy Hour Club Wednesday afternoon last week. She is not a member but has visited often. Ice cream and cake were served. New member Mrs. Oral Wilson attended with Mines, Jack Fuqua, Garland Zimmerman, George Gray, H. B. Lawdon, Jack McClendon and R. P. Small as fellow members.

R. C. Richards Richards Oral Wilson Mines Jack Fuqua Garland Zimmerman George Gray H. B. Lawdon Jack McClendon R. P. Small

Davenport Couple Hosts Mr and Mrs Club Night

Mr and Mrs B P Davenport Jr entertained the Mr and Mrs Club Wednesday night. Cpl and Mrs George Rollins won high score in bridge. Ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Lieut and Mrs Alec Francis Capt and Mrs Roy Caruthers Mr and Mrs R H Bounds Cpl and Mrs George Roll and Mr and Mrs Bernice.

B. P. Davenport, Jr George Rollins Alec Francis Roy Caruthers R. H. Bounds George Rol Bernarde

Personal notices from Stamford list visiting friends and travels

Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Hull and son from Dallas and L. D. Hull Jr. from Fort Bliss visited friends. Annette Carothers entered Hardin-Simmons University for six weeks. Carrie Helen Kutach of Hamlin stayed with the Kutachs in Avoca. Mrs. Edwin Massey and Philip Wayne returned to Amarillo after visiting J. E. Massey's family. Nat Wash returned from Corpus Christi trip. Lavada Adams went to Corpus Christi and stayed. Nancy Langford remained in Texas Tech for summer. H. A. Kinney of Gorman is gravely ill. Seabie Jack Reed takes a 10-day vacation to Vernon, Childress and Estelline. Newell Berry Jr. in Navy, visited Three Rivers, then returned to California. Mrs. Berthelot improved after hospital stay at Beeville. Eilah Blan Elliott visited San Antonio after Texas State College term. Mrs. W. S. Knowles vacationing from Stamford Flying School, in Corpus Christi. Perry Stigler’s transfer from Lincoln Neb to El Paso, visited Stamford. Tom Kutach and daughter Carrie Helen of Hamlin were in Stamford. they fished with Frank Kutach and stayed with him.

Newell Berry, Jr United States Navy California Texas P. P. Berthelot Three Rivers Rs. Berthelot Beeville Paul Berthelot Eilah Blan Elliott Texas State College Denton Russell Crownover San Antonio T. J. Elliott

Visitors and guests fill weekends across Stamford area

Mrs Emma Townsend hosted a week with no trouble. Mr and Mrs Roy Moritz hosted guests including E B Ellis and children Hollis and Doris from Sweetwater, and Sorrells and Smith families from Stamford Bricksdahl area. Hollis and Doris Ellis enjoy summer here while Fort Worth and Denver rail engineer A R Davis visited family in Amarillo. Dr Arch Harbour of Wichita Falls visited relatives with Mrs Harbour and Browning.

Roy Moritz E. B. Ellis Hollis Doris Sweetwater Wilburn Sorrells Sandra Stamford al Smith Bricksdahl C. W. Sorrells Doris Ellis Howard Overby Fort Worth Roy Overby J. Z. Williams A. R. Davis Denver Amarillo Arch Harbour Wichita Falls Dr. Harbour W. T. Bial Browning Sunlay

Hamlin Scrap Iron Fund Aids Red Cross Donations

Recent Hamlin scrap iron sales totaled 32.70 and were given to Mrs. C. F. Butcher for Red Cross production fund. She sent the money to the county production fund where it was received by treasurer Mrs. George Gray. A separate Red Cross donation of 5 came from Mr. and Mrs. David Bennett.

Hamlin C. F. Butcher Red Cross Production Fund

Brownsville's Unique Border Hub Status Highlighted

Brownsville Texas acts as an international airport seaport and border entry point. The region underscores its role as a cross border gateway supporting trade travel and local commerce.

Brownsville Texas

Miss Wade Visits Brother in Jayton

Miss Alice Wade of Jayton spent the week end here in the home of her brother H. C. Wade and his wife.

Alice Wade Jayton Ae Brother H. C. Wade

Esther Wade Stays With Brother After Weekend Visit

Miss Esther Wade spent the weekend in Bonham and remained Monday night with her brother H. C. Wade and Mrs. Wade. She lives in Jayton.

Esther Wade Bonham H. C. Wade Mrs. Wade Esther Jayton

Wheat production in Castro County Texas tops million bushels

The article notes that more than 000,000 bushels of wheat are raised annually in Castro County Texas, highlighting the county as a significant wheat producer in the region.

Castro County Texas

Cameron County’s Rich Harvest Amid Extended Shipping Season

Cameron County in the lower Rio Grande Valley stands as a dense farming region producing citrus and fruits in large quantities along with beans beets sweet corn cabbage spinach and other crops. The heavy shipping season runs from October through April.

Cameron County Texas Rio Grande Valley United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Naval Reserve University of Texas Medical School The Phi Chi Fraternity Adiemba Needle and Thimble Club Mrs. R. C. Richards Davenports Mr .and Mrs.” Club Chevrolet America RED Cross Sions U. 8 WAR Bonds Lawhon Chevrolet CO L. D. Hull and Son Dallas L. D. Hull, Jr Fort Bliss Mr. Hull West Side Annette Carothers Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Carrie Helen Kutach Mrs Frank Kutach Avoca Edwin Massey Philip Wayne J. E. Massey Nat Wash Corpus Christi Lavada Adams Nancy Langford Texas Tech Lubbock H. A. Kinney Gorman J. H. Kinney O. A. Kinney Seabie Jack Reed Stamford Sanitarium Vernon, Childress Perry Stigler Lincoln Nebraska el Paso Tom Kutach Carrie Helen Emma Townsend Hamlin Scrap Iron Fund Penney’s Tropics Poplin Penimaid Bayon & Cotton Gabardine
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