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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
8
Mere Henry Teuli hosted a New Idea Club gathering Tuesday afternoon at her South Wassat Street residence. Members enjoyed a decorative room, sewing as a diversion, and tea with cake serving at tea time to a list of attendees from Dallas and local guests.
W E Windham 60 is killed by a single barrel shotgun at a near town blacksmith shop. Frank Windham 30 wounded critically. Jim Saffel about 50 is jailed on charges of murder and assault to murder. District Attorney W J Cunningham seeks remand without bond.
The Montran No. 2 oil well on the James Hoyt farm near Hawley was brought in Monday night with promise of being the best well in the Hawley field. B W Mahan, tool dresser, reported in Stamford, noting the well is producing black oil at a depth of 1080 feet.
L. W. Johnson, superintendent of Stamford Public Schools, teaches four education courses at Simmons University during an 11 week summer school. Courses include Introductory Education, Classroom Management, Educational Tests and Measures, and Technique of Teaching the Common Branches.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary held a garden party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McDane to honor contest winners and their husbands. Pink and green decor featured in tables and games while a fruit sherbet plate matched the color scheme. Fifty two attendees, with hosts Times A. M. Hess, C. P. Nichols, M. Conant, Kirk Gregory, Cecil A. N. MicDaniel and Roy Duke assisting.
Members of the Nawakwa Camp group enjoyed a picnic at Luederside Park on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Vera Steely and Miss Norma York led games and supervised a bounteous picnic. Attendees included Orus, Mary Wranci, Edna Steely of Coriscana, Marjorie Alderson of Sudan, and several Steely and White family members.
The Community Gas Company held a three day event for employees and families at the company cabin at Lake Kemp near Seymour last weekend. Stamford participants included Rov Duke Patterson Buie Joe Perneaux and Bennett with Bill Braymer of Hamlin joining.
Mrs. Anna Dia entertained for her granddaughter Lara Jane Belew with a Dallas lawn party last Thursday. Guests included Gwendolyn Melen, Edris Smith, Virginia Ramey, Norma York, Mary Fleming, and others. after a picnic lunch the gathering enjoyed social time. The Baptist WML met at First Baptist Church with Circle 6 chair Mrs. Marvin Lackey leading discussions on youth, Christ’s program, youth response, and stories of three girls ending with a prayer.
The Ladies Aid group met at the church for a bugle ness session and Bible study. Mr Coombes led the business portion and quilt entries were arranged for the Cowboy Reunion to be held in the Astin Building with a small admission for the booth. Mrs C BE Coombes closed with prayer.
Miss Norma York entertained the Junior Bridge Club and guests at her parents' home. Yellow and white decor highlighted the rooms. Virginia Stamey won the high score prize in the bridge games. Refreshments included apricot ice and angel food squares. guests included Lillian Leedaker of Crockett and Lara Jane Belew.
Members of the Bridge Tea Club gathered at Mrs. Charles McDougle's home for a Thursday afternoon party. Mrs. Jules Shell won high score in bridge. tea featured an ice course for guests including Mrs. Jules Shell and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. P. E. Pearson's home.
The Christian Church hosted a series of benefit parties at Mrs. C. E. Coombes home with cut flowers and lime sherbet. Afternoon guests included Perry Smith, R. Markham, Bill Bruce, and many others. forty-two games were played and cake served. Evening attendees featured Bob Moore, E. R. Pace, A. M. Conant, Bill Cook, and additional friends from Dallas and local families.
Personal Miss Grace Moody visits her sister in Breckenridge this week. Miss Maxine Brooks and Miss Vila Henslee are guests of local families. The Mahoods, with children, visit J. R. Tanner’s family in Lampasas. Mecredie Bridge Club hosts at Noon next Wednesday. Several Olney and Sudan visitors seen with local families. Details include hospital updates for George Pryor Jr and Cast changes for J. P. Donalson. Mrs. Louis Rosenwasser undergoes tonsil operation.
St. Thomas Church will hold services at St. Thomas's Catholic Church on Sunday morning at half past the hour.
The Stamford and Jones County school system features a modern high school with gas heat, a 335 seat auditorium, a 46 by 65 foot gym, and strong rural districts. Vocational agriculture is planned to join Stamford High, boosting funding and broader enrollment from surrounding districts. Pupils score well on national tests, with local students averaging 15.5 versus a national 8.5, indicating high district efficiency and leadership under Superintendent Johnson and Principal Tinsley.
Pansy Lanell Tyler five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Tyler formerly of Stamford arrived from Toledo Ohio for burial. Funeral was held at West Side Baptist church conducted by Rev W T Priddy followed by interment at Highland cemetery Kinney Brothers in charge. She died in Toledo Friday June 12.
Admission tickets for the Dallas Faire are on sale at bargain rates. M Gambblin, agent at the Union Depot, handles sales in Stamford. During June and July tickets are sold at family rates of five for
The Flat Top Baptist Church and Pastor H. S. Hinson express thanks to friends and neighboring congregations for cooperation in the dedication service. Special thanks go to Samuel Morris and his group for message and music broadcast on KFYO Abilene from 2 to 3 p.m. Then they travel fifty miles to the church arriving by 4 p.m. for the service.
Naughty Fay Connally is said to be the youngest girl with a permanent wave at one year eleven months old. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bascom Connally of this city and niece to Miss Ora Lee Bland and Miss Valentine Bland who run the U Neat Beauty Shoppe.
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