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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1935

Page

5

Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Keese Host Summer Bridge Party

Mrs John Hudson and Mrs E G Keese entertained Tuesday afternoon with a bridge party at the Keese home. Sunflowers and daisies adorned the rooms and pastel daisy ice cream molds decorated the refreshment table. Prizes went to Mrs Rayford Hills high, Mrs Martin McCain second, and Mrs B N Wiseley low.

Hudson Keese John Hudson E. G. Keese Bridge Rayford Hills Martin McCain B. N. Wiseley Austin Mesdames Hugh Astin Ray Burson H. G. Andrews P. P. Berthelot Wayne Bryant Almus Blackwell Steve Bennett E. P. Bunkley A. C. Cooper Bob Corley G. C. Carothers Mike Moore Charles Markham Claude Yates Johnny Croft W. B. Tayman Chas Strauss Louis Rosenwasser H. H. Pennington Ben Frazier W. J. Bryant Harry Yates L. M. York Daisy Floyd Lois Perkins Maud Cooze

Margaret Boston Hosts Party For Cousin Sarah Swift

Margaret Boston entertained with a delightful party at the Boston home honoring her cousin Sarah Swift of San Angelo on Wednesday night. The event extended hospitality to relatives and friends in attendance.

Margaret Boston

Birthday party for Little Nanta Faye Connally

Little Nanta Faye Connally celebrated her sixth birthday Monday evening at her parents home. Games on the lawn were led by her aunt Miss Orie Lee Bland and Miss Ruby Hanson. Attendees included Patsy Swint Virginia Adams Ruth Wallace Bobby June Johnson Wanda Sue Humphrey Dorothy Adams Wanda Rose Billie Ray Campbell Jimmie Doyle Jones Charles Finley Raymon Hanson Clyton Rodgers Donald Paize Connally and hostess Mrs B H Connally with sister Miss Valentine Bland. Cake and fruit punch were served. Water guns and doll bottles were favors.

Nanta Faye Connally B. H. Connally Orie Lee Bland Ruby Hanson Patsy Swint Virginia Adams Ruth Wallace Bobby June Johnson Wanda Sue Humphrey Dorothy Adams Wanda Rose Billie Ray Campbell Jimmie Doyle Jones Charles Finley Raymon Hanson Clyton Rodgers Donald Paize Connally Valentine Bland

Daughter Born During Funeral Preparations for C Roland Fagerberg

As friends prepared for the funeral of C Roland Fagerberg of Rockford Illinois a daughter was born to his wife Ethel Fagerberg in what was described as a poignant family moment.

C. Roland Fagerberg Rockford, Ill Ethel Fagerberg

Local shoppers plan trips to Dallas Fort Worth and Sulphur

Personal Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Strauss leave Thursday for Dallas to buy merchandise for their store. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Leavitt return from a vacation to San Antonio and other points. Mrs. S. W. Gound and Mrs. S. J. Hodge will leave Friday for Sulphur, Oklahoma for several days visit. They will be joined in Haskell by Mrs. Bill Forgy.

Mrs Chas. Strauss Dallas S. W. Gound S. J. Hodge Sulphur Oklahoma Haskell Bill Forgy

Stamford Social Roundup Visits From Members and Friends

Mrs W W Darr and family travel to Dallas for a several day visit before returning to Nashville. Miss Jane Brown returns from San Diego with John Buck to join reunion plans in Stamford. Mrs Ben Cole of Oklahoma City to visit Stamford. Billy Nile Shaw and relatives in town. James Johnston visiting from Sweetwater. Mrs J H Steely and daughter Vera back from Denton Dallas Fort Worth trip. Many other local visits noted along with upcoming Mittie Shelton Circle meeting and recent birthday and party events. S J Hodge and H T Hodge in Dallas to purchase theater equipment.

W. W. Darr Cathryn James Mary Katherine Cunningham Dallas Nashville Tennessee Jane Brown San Diego California John Buck Zita Buck Pittsburg Ben Cole Oklahoma City Stamford Cole Patsy Durrett J. H. Steely Miss Vera Denton Fort Worth

County Wardrobe Contest Closes This Saturday

A county wide notice invites participation in the Wardrobe Contest with final closing set for Saturday. The message highlights the annual Short Course July 28 to August 2 with demonstrations on soil plants interior decorating and cooperative farm topics. Contact the county Home Demonstration agent for details and make reservations by July 15.

Texas College Station County Home

Cow-Lot Sanitation Draws City Complaints

City Manager Grady Bowdry reports numerous complaints about unsanitary cow lots and outdoor toilets causing offensive odors worsened by wet weather. He appeals for public help in cleaning livestock areas and outdoor closets.

Grady Bowdry

Irreverent Ranger Story at Carlsbad Cavern

A travelogue passage recounts a humorous and rowdy cave visit. The narrator describes encounters with rangers and other party members, the Queen’s Chamber, a lunch stop, and a blonde party member returning with damaged sandal straps, ending with a bemused reflection on waking from a dream.

Currinsville Woman Breaks 72 Year Illness Record

Mrs. G B Linn of Currinsville Oregon ended a 72 year stretch of not needing medical care by falling ill recently and calling no doctor for the first time in her life.

G. B. Linn Currinsville Ore

Chicago Woman Pleads With Police Over Son's Late Nights

Mrs Ella Thorsen of Chicago appeals to police asking them to spank her son a 27 year old six foot tall man for staying out late nights.

Ella Thorsen Chicago

Thieves Smash Car into Lansing Store Door

In Lansing Michigan thieves failing to force a store door used a car and rammed the entrance with its bumper.

Lansing Mich

Banks Rapidly Reduce Debt Under Reconstruction Finance

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation reports that by April 30 1935 banks and trust companies had repaid at least 1.34 billion of the 1.86 billion advanced since February 1932, a repayment rate higher than any other borrower. Loans authorized totaled 2.35 billion to 7,396 institutions, with 345 million withdrawn or cancelled and 140 million not yet drawn.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Simplification of Bank Checks Outlined by Bankers Group

A bulletin from the Bank Management Commission of the American Bankers Association describes plans to simplify checks, notes, drafts, and related instruments in size and subject matter arrangement. The 10 year old recommendations, promulgated by the Commerce Department, have achieved about 85 percent adherence. The new bulletin details the standards to maintain high compliance.

New York Bank Management Commission American Bankers Association Association United States Department of Commerce

Ban on male labor in Tengana village enforced

In Tengana, Dutch Indies, men are forbidden from working in the village under a cultural rule. Violators face a public thrashing administered by women as punishment.

Tengana Dutch Indies

Card of Thanks from the Dodson and Dodson-Bizzell families

We extend sincere thanks to our friends for kindnesses and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our mother. May God bless you and ease your sorrows. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Dodson, and Mrs. W. K. Bizzell.

P. H. Williams W. J. Dodson F. EF. Dodson W. KE. Bizzell

Ralls Storm Claims Easter Family Members

News reached Mrs. J. B. Rowland that her cousin W. T. Easter and Mrs. Easter of Ralls were killed in a storm there on Wednesday. The littlest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Easter was badly injured.

J. B. Rowland W. T. Easter

Local shoppers tour Abilene display of fall merchandise

Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenwasser and Mrs Jim Carroll of L Schwarz and Company visited Abilene on Thursday to view a display of new fall merchandise. James Martin of St Louis was arraigned for theft and his wife testified he had dodged work for twenty years.

Louis Rosenwasser Jim Carroll L. Schwarz and Comany Abilene James Martin St. Louis

Soup Kitchen Protest Draws Angry Unemployed From Southern England

A crowd of unemployed men marched from a charitable soup kitchen in Southern England to protest receiving only soup. They voiced frustration over aid limits and called for broader relief.

Southern Eng

Flynn Funeral Sees Bright Colors As Request Honored

At the request of Cincinnati's C. H. Parker mourners avoided black and wore vivid colors for the service, reflecting Parker's wish that the ceremony be upbeat and celebratory.

C. H. Parker Cincinnati

Summer time facial sale at U Neat Beauty Shoppe

Bland Sisters offer cosmetic services through summer including facial treatments and personalized haircuts. Special prices on facial work and permanent waving using quality materials tailored to individual types and styles. Located at 215 S McKinley, contact 117.

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