Windshield farmer captures Stamford aristocracy and rural needs
The piece credits Stamford with a class of wealthy motorists termed windshield farmers who live lavishly with little labor, then shifts to the need for better rural telephone service and REA power, arguing farms require modern communications. It condemns wartime and peacetime casualties from health defects, urging communities to build health centers and nurse services, and schools to teach health and safety. It calls for government and industry action to improve safety and prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man River
Stamford
REA
Christenings and church news share quiet Bethel events
Dr Hugo Haterius filled the Bethel Lutheran pulpit after a two week absence. Infants Joyce Ann Hansen and Dorothy Ann Thompson were baptized with sponsors named. A Bible vacation school may be organized for Sunday school children. Local residents travel between Hobbs San Antonio Dallas and Topeka for family events and work. A Bricksdale softball team forms in Stamford league with Elmer Nauert managing and fielding duties.
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Hugo B. Haterius
Bethel Lutheran Church
Johnnie Hansen
Haterius
Joyce Ann
Neils Hansen
Dorthy Ann
James Thompson
Claude Thompson
Eben Olson
Hobbs
New Mexico
Loyd Hightower
Eric Rosenquist
San Antonio
M. J. Olson
Rebecca
C. C. McGowan
Clarice Olson
Dallas
H. FE. Olson
Eugene
Mmes. Okey Richards
Oliver Smith
Linnea McDonald
Henry Rankin
McGowan
Gladys Newquist
Stamford Sanitarium
Beverly and
Maude Alice Delwaide
Luders
David Olson
C. A. Lundgren
Alfred Shurley
Shurley
Charles Spaulding, Jr
Sweetwater
Ray Lundgren
Europe
Hugo RB. Haterius
Eunice
Imogene
Rock Island, Ill
Augustana Synod
Altona
Winfred Stentholm
Topeka
Kan
Tulien
Bethany College
Lindsbergen
Bricksdale
Elmer
Jack) Nauert
Wilfred Nauert
Emil Pear Re Kier
Richer Ma Ree
Arnold Pergene
Ol. Jy T
Infantry Company Captured Town to Get Place to Sleep
Special to The American reports 7th Golden Acorn Infantry Division soldiers crossing a damaged Saale bridge to seize Wiesen Germany. 1st Lt Dick Lewis led I Company to take the town in 15 minutes, earning a Bronze Star for 2nd Lt Charles E Brownfield and two enlisted men who scouted enemy defenses. 27 prisoners were captured and the unit found rest for the night amid fire from German positions. Brownfield was promoted to first lieutenant and later left for Paris then Belgium.
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Saale
Germany
Wiesen
Dick Lewis
Piqua
Ohio
Green family learns son Roland W. Green arrives overseas
Mr and Mrs J R Green of Lagerton report their son Pfe Roland W Green has arrived safely overseas and is now stationed on the Marianna I lands. An additional note mentions Pfe Greer an electrician on B 20s in the Army Air Forces in April 26 1943 and a transport event near Har rd Neb with a prior stop in Sone Otereca ifi Ma.
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Mariannas
J. R. Green
Lagerton
Pfe
Roland W. Green
Fpfe
Greer Electrician
Army Air Forces
Har Rd
Neb
Otereca Ifi
Lueders Residents Hear of Soldiers Homecomings and Events
Local notes report several servicemen expected home soon including machinist mate John Lindsey and Staff Sgt. Hale from Germany and France. Families from Luders attend a funeral in Stamford as a youth meeting and Vacation Bible School are held at local churches.
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John Lindsey
Southwest Pacific
Solomon Island
Caroline
W. B. Cox
Fort Worth
Juanita Cox
England
W. Seaman
Billy Seaman
Lou Backus
Europe
BR. Hale
Germany
France
New Jersey
Frank Bland
Waco
Oscar Bland
Lee Henderson
Ennis Miles
Hobs, N. M
Bythel Cowan
Lamone Tune
Lubbock
Cecil Tune
L. E. Wilhite, Jr
L. E. Wilhite
Camp Barkley
Colo
Luders
Merlene Bland
Lula Frances Lieb
Wanda Faye Rogers
Lamoine Tune
Willie Robert Rogers
The
Baptist Church
Les Tounay
Redford Felts
Ernest Weeks
Lloyd Walls
Joe Delewaide
Mary Rushing
Cecil McCurdy Edwards
Luclle Cowan
Ike Mitchell
Abilene
Vernon Mitchell
W. A. Mitchell
Englewood
Calif
North Caro' i
Men Wanted for Pipeline Work by Lone Star Gas Co
Lone Star Gas Co seeks workers for pipeline projects. For details call the listed phone number provided in this American Want Ads brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Gas Co
Josy Zemour Receives Surprising Texas Letter
Josy Zemour of Algiers writes Mrs. Mary M. Cox in Stamford thank you for forwarding a letter from an American soldier. Cox had earlier sent a misaddressed letter from Stamford to Algiers and Zemour replies in her own English dated Algiers 22 April 1945 expressing surprise at receiving the letter.
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Josy Zemour
Algiers
Africa
Mary M. Cox
Route 1
Stamford
Dear Madam Letter From Josy Zemour in Algiers
A lengthy letter from Josy Zemour in Algiers expresses joy about receiving a letter from a soldier and anticipation of marriage to an American soldier. She explains language difficulties and hopes to meet the recipient in America after the war ends, signing with a million kisses.
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Glish
Josy Zemour
Rue
Constantine Alger
Africa
War Maps of Pacific New Large Complete
New, large Pacific war maps available from Stamford American. Complete set features detailed front lines, island campaigns, naval movements, and strategic references. Ideal for study or display. Available now for purchase.
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Pacific
Stamford American
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Cleburne Huston
Fast Hamilton Street
Bill
Ericksdahl
846Th Regiment
Lieut. Brownfield
Paris
Belgium
Charles E. Brownfield
Barrow Burial Association
S.A
Barrow Burial Assn
Stamford and Hamlin, Texas
Lueders
FANC
STONC
Ea Od
Westfall Home & Auto Supply
L.ad
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
E Pinkhamis
America
Dodge Trucks
Plymouth
Bill Morrow Motor Co
Frank Turner
Mer
N. Swenson
Ves
Coca-Cola
Lovis & Oedef
Alts
Ority
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Stamford, Texas
Coke
CocaCols Company
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