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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1944

Page

4

Wadia Hassen Elected President Of Tawanka Camp Fire Group

Nadia Hassen was elected president of the Tawanka Camp Fire group at a meeting last week, succeeding Barbara Pendleton. Maurine Carlile became vice president, Mary Jo Por became secretary, and Anna Kirkpatrick became reporter, succeeding several previous leaders. A June picnic and swimming party at the municipal pool was held by the group.

Nadia Hassen Tawanka Camp Barbara Pendleton Maurine Carlile Mary Jo Por Mary Jean Keen Delores Pride Annia Kirkpatrick

Social event attendees listed for Mrs. Frank Kirkpatrick

Guardian Mrs. Frank Kirkpatrick and Mines E. E. Kirkpatrick, Ray Morgan, and Joe E. Smith accompanied the girls. Present were Mary Jo and Peggy Pugh, Jane Hughes, Barbara Pendleton, Margaret Mahood, Carolyn Sitton, Nadia Hassen, Barbara Cannon, Anna Kirkpatrick, Marilyn Smith, Gene Morgan, Delores Pride, Allen e McNabb, Mary Jean Keen, Ann Markham, and Mrs. Kirkpatrick's little daughter Nita Gayle.

Guardian Frank Kirkpatrick Mines E. E. Kirkpatrick Ray Morgan Joe E. Smith Mary Jo Peggy Pugh Jane Hughes Barbara Pendleton Margaret Mahood Carolyn Sitton Nadia Hassen Barbara Cannon Anna Kirkpatrick Marilyn Smith Gene Morgan Delores Pride Allene McNabb Mary Jean Keen Ann Markham

Local Families Share Holidays and Visits Across West Texas

Sterling City counts visitors as Tuxedo Jackie Stovall spends days with grandparents. Families from Hamlin, Palestine, Goree, Stamford, Abilene gather for Father's Day and weeklong visits. Outing and swim at Hamlin with multiple locals noted.

Jackie Stovall Sterling City J. W. Osment W. C. Carlton Ruby Ann Marjorie Lee Hoote Judy Carlton Norman Carlton Hamlin Rita Faye Walling Tulk Loretta Dorothy Pearl Neil T. Brady Palestine C .C. Copenhaver Sam Boize Chidren Stamford Bobbie D. Amerson J. C Harwell Karal French Oran Brigham Mona Ruth Marvel Lois Newland Dallas Arah Smith Ruby Ann Hoote Joan French Milburn Rivers Fred Osment Junior Brigham Jimmy French Lloyd McKennon Rusty” McKennon Abilene J. Mo Barnett Don Baize J. O. Baize Abilene Wal

C. L Shamburger Lumber Co. 46 Tie

A brief entry notes a 46 tie involving C. L Shamburger Lumber Co. likely in a local standings or score update. The fragment provides minimal context beyond the name and score, with no additional participants or outcomes.

Up in Arms Premiere at State Theater This Tuesday

Goldwyn's technicolor musical Up in Arms starring Danny Kaye debuts at the State Theater Tuesday night at 8 50. The film features song numbers and a dream sequence with Asian spectacle, a comic plot about army draft mix ups, nurses, and a stowaway Mary. Tickets must be bought in advance for the premiere.

State Danny Kaye U. S Samuel Goldwyn State Theater Keye Danny Weems Danny Joe Nelson Virginia Mary South Pacific Ame Danny Senpes C. B. Anderson RKO Radio

Bryant Speaks At Rotary Club Luncheon

R B Bryant, former district Rotary governor and education committee chair, addressed the Rotary Club during the weekly luncheon for new members. He was introduced by Cleburne Huston as updates on the clean up campaign and bond drive were reported, with several officials set to attend a district assembly in Graham.

Rotary R. B. Bryant Rotary Club Bryant Rotary Education Committee Cleburne Huston Magnus Swerson T. A. Upshaw E. O. Wedgeworth Chamber of Commerce Wes W. M. Brymer R. C. Thomas C. T. Dodson Graham

Gaslight at the State Theatre Stars Boyer Bergman in Thriller

Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman headline Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer thriller Gaslight at the State Theatre Sunday Monday Tuesday. Joseph Cotten joins them with a strong supporting cast as a Scotland Yard investigator uncovers a murder mystery and helps protect Bergman from her husband’s machinations.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Tom Stevenson Halliwell Hobbes Miss Bergman Charles Boyer London Boyer Boyer, For Ress Yourelf Joseph Cotten Scotland Yard Ingrid Bergman Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer State Theatre

Local Democratic Primary Candidacies Announced

Announced candidates include for County Treasurer J. Armstrong. County Commissioner Precinct 2 J. Massey, R. Hood, S. Crawford, R. Fuqua. Sheriff Bill Dunwody and Charlie Hollis. County Clerk Mrs Oma Spraberry. Tax Assessor-Collector Burt Dean and Gus Dixon. District Clerk William Teague. County Attorney J F Lindsey and J E Couaties. District Attorney Robinson. County Judge Gilbert Smith and Otis Miller. Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 G J Bates. Congress 17th District Bob Wagstaff and Clyde Garrett.

Co. J Bill) Armstrong J. E. Massey Roscoe Hood Sam Crawford Rufus A. Fuqua Bill Dunwody Charlie Hollis Oma Spraberry Burt Dean Gus Dixon William B. Teague Ore J. F. Lindsey J. E. Couaties Robinson Gilbert Smith Otis Miller Justice of Peace G. J. Bates Congress Bob Wagstaff Clyde Garrett

Hills Named General Agent for Aetna in Dallas

Rayford B. Hills, longtime Aetna Life Insurance general agent at Lubbock, promoted to general agent in Dallas succeeding the late W. G. Harris. W. G. Clayton becomes general agent at Lubbock after assisting Hills in Amarillo. Both new roles take effect July 1.

Rayford B. Hills Aetna Life Insurance Company Lubbock Stamford Dallas W. G. Harris W. G. Clayton Mr. Hills Amarillo

Local Man Promoted to Corporal in South Pacific

Shirley Lindsay, promoted to corporal while stationed in the South Pacific, is the son of Mrs. Frank Lindsay of this city. His wife resides in Fort Worth.

Shirley Lindsay South Pacific Frank Lindsay Fort Worth

Army Air Forces call up of Stamford flyer Nichols

O. B. Nichols, formerly employed at Stamford Flying School, is called to active duty with the Army Air Forces and assigned to ground forces. He is stationed at Amarillo Army Air Base. Mrs. Nichols and their two daughters remain at home.

O. B. Nichols Stamford

Strange Death of Hitler to Be Shown at State Theatre

Universal's The Strange Death of Hitler opens today at the States Theatre for a two day run. The provocative film explores a widely held belief that Hitler used impersonators to avoid assassination, with experts noting the plausibility of the concept.

Adolf Hitler Nazi Germany Universal Hitler States Theatre

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Wadia Hassen Tawanka Camp Fire Group Doan DTN Tuxedo Tassie OPA Lone Stantilas Company Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman Gaslight Rayford Hills Aetna Gould and Fisher Streets Central Rendering Company Texas Burson & Helmer Cleaners Hopkins Cleaners Dinah Sok Samuel Y Coldwyn Dama Andrewa Constance Dowling the State Theatre Tax Inc Lucille Ball Tommy DIX The Ludwig Donath Gail Sondergaard George Dolenz Russell He Bob Wills Lone Prairie Andy Clyde Cms Starrer Gmarles Boer Dame May Whitty Ingrie Era Angela Lansbury BARBARA _ _EVERES
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