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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

8

Rain Boosts Young Maize Crop in Rockdale Area

Rain in Rockdale Sunday aids early maize growth while grasshoppers thrive nearby. Relatives visited T. N. Gillespie home including Pat Bullock Mule Shoe John Dunn Crow Piaina and several Gillespie family members from Stamford Paint Creek and Hamlin.

Rockdale V. F. Bunkley Louis Scott Eriesdale Gus Gillespie Weldon Beupuin Bunkley Ran Sweetwater Warren Sattindale George Bouldin Martha Sue J. J. Gillespie M. M. Cobb Thureday Burl Bunkley Hamlin Martha Love McCown

Local residents visit kin and travel for chores

Mrs. and Mrs. Kim Evetts of Lae ters host friends Rose Dailey from Abilene and Jille and Gail McLennan of Sweetwater visiting for the weekend. W W McCown and Vesius Bunkley travel for work in Weatherford Fort Worth and Arlington. Rain Sunday aids maize and grazing as harvest ends.

Dri Kim Evetts Laeters Rose Dailey Abilene Jille Gail McLennan Sweetwater Bill McLennan Glad Mclennan W. W. McCown Weatherford Fort Worth Vesius Bunkley Arlington

Eyes Set Too Close May Mean A Mean Disposition

A fragmented observation notes facial features signaling temperament. distant lips are linked to trouble. The remark surveys how close-set eyes and wide lips are read as character traits and social risk.

London Newspaper Man to Address Texas Publishers at Convention

Gavin Astor assistant to The Times of London will speak at the Texas Press Association 69th Annual Convention in San Antonio June 15 19. Other speakers include Ralph Nicholson Walker Saussy and Dean Kenneth Olson with roundtables on daily and weekly papers. Events feature tours barbecue rodeo and dance in Bandera area.

Texas San Antonio Ralph Nicholson New Orleans Item W. H. Conrad Medford Wis Star-News Walker Saussy New Orleans South FE. H. Pierce Jasper Ala Mountain Eagle Alabama Press Association Gavin Astor Times of London Paul M. Fulks Wolfe City Sun Texas Press Association Astor John (Jacob) Astor Times Publishing Company Irene Astor Earl of Haig Haig England Fulks Astors Kenneth Olson Medill School of Journalism Evanston Idl Wisconsin Medford Star-News Alabama FE. J. Pierce Jasper Mountain Eagle Bert A. Stufflebene Texas Prison Board First National Bank of Grand Prairie Lyn Landrum Dallas News Conrad and San Antonio Express News Bandera Lost Valley Ranch

Tuxedo Baptist Supper and Guest Speaker Highlight Church Event

Tuxedo Baptist Brotherhood met at the Baptist Church on Thursday night with Carson Taylor as guest speaker. Supper was served in the basement. The Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday afternoon. all ladies are invited.

Tuxedo Baptist Brotherhood Carson Taylor Brotherhood The Baptist Church Home Demonstration Club John Carlton Jack Gerloff Old Glory Jess Treadwell Hamlin Lela Mae Brigham Roy McClung Swenson Ave. Baptist Church W. E. Brigham J. K. French Oran Brigham J. C. Harwell Joan Jimmy French Priscilla Harwell Lou Ella Brigham Oran Brigham, Jr David Osment Bill Pritchard Marvin Carlton Edwin Pritchard Floyd Price J. W. Osment Abilene Ira Treadwell Fort Worth

Supreme In Its Field More Rural Correspondents Pity

A rural editor laments the lack of readers with children and argues the true measure of friendship in old age lies in raising one’s own. The column offers social commentary on family ties and community reputation from a countryside perspective.

Social Roundup of Visits From Anson to Hollis and Stamford

Sam Otto of Anson spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Robert Hoote. Relatives visiting Mr and Mrs J H Rivers Wednesday night included Mr and Mrs E W Spencer and children Barbara Jo Becky and Eddie from Hollis New Mexico, Mr and Mrs F E Shanafelt and Larry of Stamford, Mr and Mrs Craig Stephens and sons Ronnie and Bob George and Harvey Rivers, Mr and Mrs P Prichard and girls Kay and Mollie Jean, Mrs Jo Barton and girls Judy and Sara Lou. Weigh well any extra hard knock you get.

Stamford Thomas Hinson A. J. French, Sr Oklahoma Darwin Rarie Gayle Baize Mollie Jean Pritchard C. P. Pritchard Melvin Meads Lana June Mr. Biffle E. C. Dennis Dennis Rebecca Hillsboro W. EF. Brigham Oran Brigham Lou Ella Brigham Lela Mae Brigham Roy McClung D. W. Fregeh John Arthur Ronnie Donnie W. B. Apperson Jim Ashburn Shallowater Tom Ashburn Lockney C. R. Smith Coyt Smith Elvin Arlen Abilene Arno Ligon Mike A. J. Sheppard Sam Otto Anson Robert Hoote J. H. Rivers E. W. Spencer Barbara Jo Becky Eddie Hollis N. M F. E. Shanafelt Larry Craig Stephens Bob George Harveyy Ien Rivers P. Prichard

Teol Fungicide Ad At Yates Drug Store

Ad claims Teol kills athlete's foot germs in one hour when applied. Promotes at Yates Drug Store with emphasis on penetrating alcohol base and 90 percent stronger formula.

Yates Drug Store

Fire insurance protects property value, not fires

The piece notes that firemen cannot prevent fires or full losses and emphasizes that true protection comes from fire insurance covering the property's value. It underscores the limits of firefighting and promotes insurance as the safeguard for homeowners.

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