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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

8

Avoca Residents Share Two-Week Vacation News

Avoca locals recount two weeks away with visits spanning Abilene Odessa Stamford and Abilene again. Numerous families travel to see kin in Houston Lubbock Big Spring Victoria and Riverside while others attend church events and social gatherings.

Training Union Studs Avoca Baptist Church Pet Crawford Eastland Jack Fuqua Kimbell Cook Abilene Cook Clenton Fuqua Odessa Charlie Marr Stemford J .H. Rading Haskell Frankie Beth Williams Big Spring W. R. Cockrell Alice Macon Lynn Flowers Old Glory W. A. Sylvester Glenn Sylvester Reggie Gary Alvin Sylvester Leland Thane Kerry Lagerton Raymond Sylvester Eona Jennings Milton Penny Wilson H. E. Culwell Lewis Timberlake Stamford J. C. Williams Leeders Lee Rogers Alton Jackson Stam‘orpa Bruno Meil J. E. Rennels Riverside Calif H. T. Jones Mike Bonnie Brunson Abilene Sied Buster Lindsey Oleta Holick Albuquerque N. M W- R. Cockrell Roy Akin W. F. Akin B. Freely Big String Leona Jennings John Driskill Rutye Mattie Easterling Doyle Davis Goodland Dan Dansbee Lubbock Harvey Rowland Hereford Wayne Priskill Panhandle J. W. Driskill Goodnight Les Driskill Doug Woods Groom Lemore Cook R. H. Parduah C. L. MelInturff J.R. Caudle W. H. Hardy G. E. Hestines

See your favorite mechanic today at Younge's Auto Supply

Advertisement for Younge's Auto Supply offering auto parts and mechanic services at 14 Sant 2914 110 W McHarg. Local phone PR 3-2142 customer call to visit and seek car care.

Younge W. McHarg

First Place Fuss Roars In Stamford Abilene Clash

Abilene city league leaders Abilene Aces travel to Wendeborn stadium to face Stamford All Stars Monday at 7 30 p m. Roy Weaks of Stamford toed the mound as the Aces defend first place amid a hot streak by the visitors who shut out Mackey Co 70 and Athletic Supply 80 with Weaks earning both wins.

Stamford All Stars Abilene Aces Wendeborn Stadium Roy Weaks Abilene Crew Aces Stamford Nine All Stars Mackey Co Abilene Stamford Crew

Haynes Visit by Odessa brothers Johnnie and Carl Philip

Johnnie and Carl Philip Haynes of Odessa are visiting their grandmother Mrs. Mattie Haynes.

Johnnie and Carl Philip Haynes Odessa Mrs Mattie Haynes

Grocery bargains flash through the checkout lines

A cluttered list shows sale prices on Wilson chopped beef 85¢, Breeze two tablespoons 35¢, 20-Oz jar items, white corn meal 49¢, Melrose cookies, margarine 19¢, peanut butter 39¢, and multiple price saves. The page reflects regional promos with numerous decimals and unit prices.

Cubs Continue To Hold Lead In Stamford Teens League

The Cubs maintain the top spot in Stamford's Teen Age Baseball Loop. Thursday night features a Cubs versus Cats clash while the Pups meet the Reds. Tuesday results saw the Pups beat the Cats 23 to 0 and the Cubs defeat the Reds 12 to 1 with Mac Smith earning the win. Admission is free and donations to the league are welcomed.

Cubs Stamford Cats Reds Mac Smith

Dogs Face Haskell Friday In District Clash

The Stamford Dogs host Haskell Friday night at 7 30 p m in a district clash. Managed by Hollis Payne the team looks to rebound after a 9 7 loss to Avoca last Friday, their first in district play. McNeil and Payne pitched for Stamford, and Monday Stamford beat Avoca 9 7 with McNeil the winning pitcher.

Stamford “Dogs Haskell Hollis Payne Dogs Avoca McNeil Payne Stamford

Former Residents Drown in Florida Surf Tragedy

Mrs Betty Merritt Chafin 26 and her husband 27 Earl Chafin drowned at Santa Rosa Island Pensacola when a large wave swept them into the surf. Mrs Chafin's body not recovered. sister Mrs Peter Kroll notified authorities. The couple had lived in Stamford previously and moved to Wichita Falls.

Stamford Earl Chafin Santa Rosa Island Pensacola Fla Chafin Band Peter Kroll

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Betty Brogdon Stamford High School Humble Oil and Refining Co Cisco Sapewal Safeway Safeways Pineapple Laiani Kibby Spos Silla Peers Penney Ironing Board Hosters Delight Libby Wilson Meg Pree Lipton Tea Breeze Sale Pace Canterbury Orange del Monte Aeie Ature Pascal Celery ZEE Products Pal 356 Atas Winslow, Fancy Cut Emerald Bay Stape Westisie Chuck Blade Borsiess Oh Wingate Frankfurters Sirtomm U.S Owl Rhe Bone-in. US Capitol Nio-N. Tuck Cella Penny Savers Sive Melrose Cookies Fe Peg. Proce Reg Prva Owder J& J Sele Price Florida City Drug
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