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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

10

Surprise pounding honors Rev Cecil Fox at Methodist parsonage

The community hosted a surprise old fashioned pounding for Rev. Cecil Fox and his wife at the Methodist parsonage. Guests delivered gifts and shared sandwiches cookies and iced tea. The event followed the pastor’s recent move from Kress M E Church and was followed by fellowship and a Youth Fellowship meeting attendance noted in Albany.

Cecil Fox C. A. Thornton Clyde Latimer Burt Vaughn Mmes Burt Johnson E. M. Douthit Fannie Rogers Roy Aycock W. Rogers J. C. Hester Gracie Henderson T. R. Putnam L. Vinson M. E. Smart Mae Stifflemire T. M. Murry Albany Coffey Pete Stifflemire Judy Jane Stamford Charlie Stifflemire Mae Adams W Stanford Perry Fite North

Willing Workers Class Contest Highlights Lagerton Sunday

Group Two entertained Group One in a Sunday school contest hosted by the Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church in Lagerton. Visitors included families from Roby and local residents. The event featured games, ice cream, cake, and a readings program as two sides aimed to recruit new members.

Lagerton Mrs Young Form Roby Mmes G. A. Lambert Bob George Leach Ethel Laughlin B. Kupatt John Clark Jack Quade Hanlan West Barney Ross Delbert LeFevre Reece Clark Charles Clark Homer House Oscar Gibson Arthur Knipling Dick Gibson Glynn Quade T. L Holland M. D Crow Grady Laughlin Methodist Church Homer Houston Jackie Karen Sandraton

Students Urged to Register for Work

As school ends many students seek summer jobs or plan to forgo college. The Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission office at 125 N Swenson Ave offers counseling and services for students and other workers. Employers are urged to list jobs with the Texas State Employment Service 125 N Swenson Ave telephone 52 to aid in finding workers.

Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission N. Swenson Avenue Counshone Stamford Sfloe Texe State Employment Service Mivigeon TUCG Pwenesia TUCL

Mrs Lowe and Kin Attend Olney After Grandfather’s Illness

Mrs Charles Lowe and Kenneth traveled to Olney after her father R C Stringer suffered a heart attack. Kenneth remained with his Loewe grandparents at Olney while Mrs Lowe visited.

Charles Lowe Kenneth Olney Lust Priory R. C. Stringer Olney Loewe Granud

God of Creation to be shown at New Hope Baptist Church

Moody Institute of Science presents The God of Creation at New Hope Baptist Church on Monday June 23 at 7:15 p m. The sound color film covers astronomy and natural science and is second in a Moody Bible Institute evangelistic series. Freewill offering accepted. no admission fee.

New Hope Baptist Church Moody Institute of Science West Coast Moody Bible Institute Irwin A. Moon

Milton Chandler on Way From Manila

Milton N. Chandler of Box 1042 Stamford Texas sails from Manila aboard the S S General Blatchford en route to the United States. Upon arrival in San Francisco he will go to Camp Stoneman Personnel Center California for discharge from the Army.

Milton N. Chandler Stamford Texas United States S. S

Hilscher Family Relocates Farm to Rule

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hilscher move from Stamford area to Rule after years of residence. Their son Raymond Hilscher will manage the family farm at the new location.

J. A. Hilscher Stamford Rule Raymond Hilscher

Button Frenzy Surges as Hobby Tops in Nation

A San Matcos Record inquiry finds a hobbyist group stockpiling buttons. Collecting ranks third among U S hobbies behind stamp and coin collecting. Display shows diverse colors shapes and designs with many buttons reflecting bygone arts and customs.

San Matcos Record U. S Dixey

Mary Jo Holloman Starts New Post at Dobyns Jewelry

Mary Jo Holloman takes over at Dobyns Jewelry Store succeeding Mrs Jee Walker who will lease in a few weeks to join Mr Walker who moved to Chicago several months ago Holloman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Holloman and has been attending Abilene Christian College.

F. E. Tonrey FE. W. Martin Rule Jim Frazier Fred Owenby Abfene Owenby Jim Bailey Charles Blount Rena Charles Lorene Eoff Wichita Falle Bill Bailey Gay Shipp Hardin-Simmons University Abilene L. D. Spinks Jimmy of Goldthwaite Ivan Spinks Glen Odell Elkhart Kan A. F. Cyr the Baptist Parsonage Melvin Byrd Mary Jo Holloman Dobyn's Jewelry Store Jee Walker Mr Walker Chicago Mins Holloman Mra Floyd Holloman Abilene Christian College

Pepsi-Cola: Tops in Flavor and Quality Across the Nation

The ad highlights Pepsi as uniformly delicious and consistently produced under sanitary conditions. Bottled locally with national protection, it emphasizes 12-ounce bottles and six-bottle carriers as convenient, claiming Pepsi-Cola is the favorite of millions nationwide.

Pepsi- Cola Pepsi-Cola United States

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