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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
6
Goodyear dealer A. Humphrey states that reducing tire pressure from 28 to 24 pounds on 6.00-16 tires can raise gasoline consumption by about 2.5 percent on smooth roads, with worse effects on rough surfaces. He urges checks on wheel alignment and tire wear to avoid losses and notes ongoing tire inspections for nails and glass.
Mr. Humphrey urges cautious driving to save gasoline and tires and announces a tire sale running through July 5 offering real savings on Goodyear tires for Stamford trade territory.
Ann Sothern stars as Maisie in Maisie Was a Lady opening Wednesday at the State Theatre for a two day engagement. Lew Ayres leads as the male star with Maureen O'Sullivan C Aubrey Smith Joan Perry Paul Cavanuagh and Edward Ashley top casting as the Rawlston clan and carnival sideshow plots unfold around Maisie’s job twists and maid service as Bob Rawlston seeks to fix family rifts.
Universal's comedy In the Navy debuts at the State Saturday noon. Abbott and Costello lead with Dick Powell and the Andrews Sisters in a lavish musical romp. The plot follows Powell joining the Navy, pursued by Claire Dodd, and Abbott and Costello misadventures with the group.
The former Miss Helen Pritchard of Tuxedo married Craig Stephens on June 8 at her parents Clyde and Mrs Pritchard home. Both are Stamford High School 1941 graduates. She has served as Stamford American correspondent at Tuxedo for two and a half years.
Mrs L C Dennis and daughter Regenia are in Paris Texas for a 10 day visit. Mr Dennis drove them to Paris Monday and returned Tuesday night. Mrs Pete Stifflemire of Sundown plans to stay until after July 4. Mr Stifflemire was here last weekend. Mr and Mrs E L Helmer and daughter Rebecca Ann, who have been visiting relatives here and in Lueders, returned to their home in Clovis New Mexico Thursday.
Mrs. Adrian McAndrew of Bryant Link Company takes a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Upshaw and children move into a new home on Wells Avenue after its completion. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Burrow and daughter Carol Ann of Dallas visit Mrs. Burrow's mother, Mrs. B. C. Burrow.
Cecil Gregory, a Safeway employee, remains confined to his home due to foot trouble affecting his ability to work.
Louise Ellis of Lipan and Maxine Doss of Abilene visited these days with Frances Ellis and Betty Jo Mahood before returning home. The Forty-Two Club meets Friday at 3 p.m. with Mrs. W. R. Keeton. Camp Bowie personnel with Brownwood ties visited families here, and Dr. Dallas Southard and Mrs. Ann Acuff returned from Tennessee. Alumni nurses group to meet June 20 at the nurses home hosted by Mrs. Casner and Mrs. Ashley. John Edward Terry attends University of Texas summer session living with his sister.
Guillet and spouse re elected for three year terms at Hobbs Rural High school near Rotan. Mrs Guillet pursues a Master's degree while Mr Guillet works on a Ph D. degree. Sanford Hodge, son of S J and, left for a boys camp at the L Z ranch near Perryton.
John Edward Terry remains in Austin to continue the summer term at the University of Texas. His sister Mrs Nick Guilette and Mr Guilette attend summer school while he stays with them. Vera Steely travels with Mr and Mrs H T McKissack and their daughter Nancy of Lubbock and McKissack's mother to California for a northern route trip returning via the south. They expect to be back about July 1.
Marie Bettis of Weinert visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs. P during a family trip.
R Bettis recalls Mrs George Cargill who has been ill for several weeks with her daughter Mrs Odell from Abilene visiting her at times during the period.
Mrs. H. H. Pennington and Mrs. Hugh Astin will host Mrs. John McGaughey and her son John Henry from Lawrenceville Illinois for about two months in Abilene. Mr. McGaughey plans to return for them in August.
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