Stamford considers water play options and local festivals
The piece notes a muddy slough east of Orient Street used by children for water play and calls for a proper public pool. It highlights Texas sending 79 Gold Star Mothers to France, debates on bank robbers, Hollywood links, and praises local boosters for festivals like Stamford’s Cowboy Reunion to boost towns and attract visitors.
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Highway 18
Orient Street
Stamford
Harmon Park
Texas
France
Congress
Yoakum
Cuero
Brady
Carthage
Carrizo Springs
H. Mayes
Texans
Mrs Orr Hosts Saturday Bridge Club in Stamford
The Saturday Bridge Club met at the Stamford Inn with Mrs Mayme Yates Orr as hostess. Decor included rosebud centerpieces and a salad course with ribbon sandwiches state chips and olives. High prize went to Mrs Hugh Astin, with Mrs Arnold Douthit and Mrs Nick Carter taking other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Stamford
A. ©. Cooper
Fred Hudson
L. M. Hardy
Arnold Douthit
Nick Carter
Harry Yates
John Hudson
Hugh Astin
Calves Prove Feed Self-Sufficient Amid High Prices
Lamesa report shows farmer J. T. Williams fed 30 head of calves 110 days using 30 tons ground kafir heads and 6,000 pounds cotton seed meat. Calves averaged 705 pounds and sold at Fort Worth for 11 a hundred, with feed cost $440 per ton. Williams argues home-grown feed supports profits even in a weak market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamesa
J. T. Williams
Dawson County
Williams
W. W. Evans
Demonstrations Aided by County Agents in Texas
The item notes that the demonstration was one of hundreds conducted last year in Texas with support from county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Broadway Scandals Shines In Creditable Musical Comedy
Columbia Pictures presents Broadway Scandals a witty musical comedy with funny dialogue lively dancing and catchy tunes led by Sally O Neill Jack Egan and Carmel Myers. What Is Life Without Love is billed as a national song hit and the film plays at the Alcove Sunday Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Sally O'Neil
Jack Egan
Carmel Myers
Edna Bee Park Hosts Tenth Birthday Celebration
Edna Bee Park marked her tenth birthday with a lawn party at her home. Guests included Reta Culbreath and H L Langford along with many friends who enjoyed games and pink and white decor, ending with a pink birthday cake and bean jello. The guest list featured Rowena Raines Geneva Hubbard Evelyn Osment Bobbie Ruth Carter Doris Jackson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
W. B. Tayman
Sophia Ann Nelson
Waco
Fan Inglish
McCamey
Adele and
Annis Hassen
Ranger
Sue Inglish
Annette Carothers
Ben Owen Crow
Frances Folley
Martha Louise McClellan
Janice Baird
Herbert Allen Carter
Jack Bunkley
Bessie Marie Chapman
Fay Latch
Eugene Swenson
Clarence Yates, Jr
Peggy Tinsley
Jane Jones
Ann Bunkley
Ruth Dollarhide
Sarah
Janey McDonald
Buena Peckham
Betty Jane Blackwell
Eilahblan Elliott
Charles Warren Tayman
Marjorie Taylor
Dallas
Mrs. Tayman
Edna Bee Park
H. L. Park
Rowena Raines
Geneva Hubbard
Evelyn Osment
Bobbie Ruth Carter
Austin
Doris Jackson
Marjorie Burrow
Lanelle Austin
Dorothy Rector
John R. Williams
Frances Precit
Janice Jackson
Frances
Dorothy Watson
Lowie McHardy
Bobby Huston
Betty
Margaret Park
Central Presbyterian Auxiliary Song Pageant at Church
The Central Presbyterian Auxiliary held a Monday program at the church featuring a children’s pageant directed by Mesdames Pinson Furrh and Crump. Members and children performed songs as hostess clubs served refreshments for attendees from Chandler Oklahoma to Dallas Texas. The Episcopal Guild later planned a benefit bridge and elected Miss Helen Lyles as a convention delegate to Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Auxiliary
Mesdames J.C. Pinson
L.S. Furrh
Oliver Crump
Jack Puckett
Glendora Bushell
C. E. Bunkley
Maryelladeen Merrit
Mary Louise eDonald
Maxine Merrit
Jack Bunkley
Leon Williams
G. C. Carothers, Jr
King
Episcopal Guild
John King
Helen Lyles
Lubbock
Just-So Club Hosts Meeting Led by Kinard and Rutherford
Mrs Kinard and Mrs Rutherford served as hostesses for a Just-So Club gathering. Members attended the event, which featured conversation and social activity.
Incomplete Names List From Historical Meeting
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names including T. J. Haleeli and Mise Katherine Addis among attendees, with several unclear initials and missing roles. No clear event, organization, or outcome is identifiable from the readable fragments.
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T. J. Haleeli
Jack Russel
J. G. High
L. Carter
L. S. Furrh
J. R. Sledge
K. Ashburn
G. H. Addis
Mise Katherine Addis
Mes
James H. . Austin
Bob Moore
FE. B Nares
J. Lyons
H. Aa
Wed Bridge Club and Entre Nous Social Gatherings
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Gordon Haynes home with flower decorations and prizes for each table. Mrs. Harry Yates won high club honor and Mrs. Lee Seward of Brownwood earned high for Entre Nous. A two course luncheon was served to members including Mrs. Robert Inglieh and Mrs. Lee Seward among others. The Entre Nous Club later met at Mrs. Clay Randel’s home with green and orange decor and games of forty-two followed by refreshments. Guests included Mrs. R. K. Baird and numerous other ladies.
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Gordon Haynes
Harry Yates
Lee Seward
Brownweod
Robert Inglieh
McCamey
Brownwood
A. O. Crow
R. E. Hall
Dallas Southard
H. A. Carter
Ren
Rk. F. Townsend
BK Hille
Frank Morrow
Hugh Astin
the Hosters
Clay Randel
R. K. Baird
Mesdames Nisbett
Crockett Appling
N. M. Phy
J. L. Johnson
H. P
Mrs Dial hosts Play-A-While club gathering
Mrs Anna Dial entertained the Play-A-While club and several guests Wednesday afternoon. The room featured pink and yellow decor with cut flowers. Mints topped tables during games and tea included pineapple ice and cake. Guests included Mesdames Dolly Payne.
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Anna Dial
Mesdames Dolly Payne
Sunday School Class Entertained by Local Hostesses
Mrs Elmer Watson, Miss Jamnita Adame, and Miss Carman Cobb hosted the J O Y Sunday School Class at Mrs Watsons home in the Post Community on Wednesday evening. Guests included Jewel Nanny Una Way Minnie Mae Adcock Lorein Finley Pearl Lee Lucille Nanny and several male members.
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Elmer Watson
Jamnita Adame
Carman Cobb
Watson
Jewel Nanny
Una Way
Minnie Mae Adcock
Lorein Finley
Pearl Lee
Lucille Nanny
Robert Simmons
Bruce Breigh
Norman Nanny
Rand Adcock
Bueter Cox
He Nanny
Clarence
Hi Lo Bridge Club entertains guests at Betty Raines home
The Hi Lo Bridge Club met with Miss Betty Raines on Thursday evening and J D D Carlisle assisted in entertaining. The home was prettily decorated with spring flowers. A chicken salad and tea with cake were served to club members.
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Hi-Lo Bridge Club
Betty Raines
J. DD. Carlisle
Stamford Inn Friday Bridge Club Honors With Roses and Prizes
A profusion of roses framed the Stamford Inn floor as Mr Mayme Yates Orr hosted the Friday Bridge Club. Prizes included a madeira napkin set for high score, a handkerchief for high prize, and a bridge set for high cut. Dozens of ladies and gentlemen attended, with a long guest list of Rule and nearby towns. Mrs Davis hosted the Ladies Aid, with Bible study led by Bill Cook following business.
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Mergaine
Stamford Inn
Mayme Yates Orr
Lee
Fred Hudson
E.G. Keese
Lee Seward
Townwood
Meedames T. P. Hornback
Marland Wilson
Dave
A R. Clark I M Hardy
Gordon Haynes
J. W. Puckett
4. O. Crow
Steve Bennett Low Rosenwaseer
C. S. Cooper
King
FE. P Bunkley
Frank Morrow
Margen Bailey
H. G. Andrews
Missee Grace Gerhart
Maurine Alsenbrook
Mrs. Davis
Ladies’ Aid
B. O. Davie
C. E. Coombes
Bill Cook
Community event features music and prayer service
Mrs. Allen Wimbish and Mrs. W. T. Grubbs host a gathering with Jeanette Boston violin solo Mary Flemings singing and Dollyoe dismissed with prayer. Lunch and cake served to a long list of attendees including Dolly Payne Anna Dial Allen Wimbich R. Markham and many others.
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Allen Wimbish
W. T. Grubbs
Jeanette Boston
Mary Flemings
Dolly Oe
Dolly Payne
Anna Dial
Allen Wimbich
R. Markham
W. T. Browning
Bill Cook
George Gray
C. E. Coombes
B.C. Burrow
L. D. Stuart
D. K. Lyons
Jack Russel
Bill Bruce
PP. Fitzpatrick
L. D. Cooper
R. M. King
B. N. Wiseley
Bob Moore
J. St. Lee
A. M. Conant
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R. M. Kinard
Messrs
Mmes, R. RB
Wperert Radpeen
Brazelton Lumber Company
Mrs. Dial
Brazerton Lumber Company
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New Hampshire
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Rwtichall
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Federals
Ase
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Pior Rubber Company
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