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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

8

Family and visitors gather for Father's Day at Newcomb home

A large family gathering at the Tull Newcomb home in Rockdale for Father's Day includes Leo McKeever Daryl Price Art Newcomb R W Watts Filo Catchern and Troy Murray among others from Lueders Prescott and nearby towns. Attendees flew in from Prescott and funeral services for Fingal Ekenstam were held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bricksdale.

Arizona Tull Newcomb Rockdale Leo McKeever Daryl Price Lueders Art Newcom Hamlin R. W. Watts Levelland Filo Cauthern Prescott Ariz Troy Murray Murray George Bouldin W. F. Bunkley Fingal Ekenstam Bethel Lutheran Church Bricksdahe Ekenstam

New Hope Teachers Return From Trip

Mr and Mrs Wortham Crow and family completed a three weeks tour of the Great Lakes region visiting Niagra Falls Niagara Canada Chicago Thomas A Edison Birthplace President Harding s Tomb and Will Rogers Memorial Judge L Crow joined much of the trip but stayed with a daughter in Sandusky Ohio planning to remain two or three more weeks They will oversee the fruit crop at Crow Orchard this summer and return to New Hope school this fall where they have taught the past two years

Mary von Cobb Lueders von Cobb Pampa Cathrine McLennan Bill McLennan San Diego Calif Raymond Lucky Geo. Bouldin Martha Sue Gus Gillespie W. T. West Stamford Billie Haskell Weldon Bouldin Mr. Bouldin Wortham Crow Bentze and Wortham, Jr Great Lakes Niagra Falls N. Y Canada Chicago Thomas A. Edison President Harding Will Rogers Judge L. Crow J. D. Stuckey Sandusky Ohio

Baptist Workers Meet at Golan Church Assembly

The Baptist Associational Workers Conference convened all day Tuesday at Golan church. Rev. Scott Hickey spoke on the Holy Spirit, Rev. Wayland Boyd discussed the Spirit in personal witnessing, and Rev. J T Lewis, new Avoca pastor, preached the morning sermon. In the afternoon Rev. C W Hedrick, new New Hope Baptist Church pastor, gave the inspirational message.

Baptist Associational Workers Conference Golan Church Scott Hickey Wayland Boyd J. T. Lewis Avoca C. W. Hedrick New Hope Baptist Church

Navy Plane Parts Packed and Stored in Tin Cans

To prevent deterioration in storage many aircraft components for the Navy are now bought and distributed sealed in tin cans. The practice aims to preserve metal parts and maintain readiness while inventories are held.

Rebecca Rosenquist To Be Presented In Piano Recital

Rebecca Rosenquist, daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Rosenquist, is to perform a public piano recital at Bethel Lutheran Church in the Ericksdahl community on June 25 at 8 p m. Imogene Haterius will read In His Steps. Ushers are Barbara Jean Richards and Maurine Carlile. She recently graduated Stamford high school and will enter Texas Lutheran College at Seguin in the fall. The program includes Bach, Haydn, Brahms, Sinding, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, and Schubert.

M. Lester Rebecca Rosenquist Bethel Lutheran Church Ericksdahl Rebeca Imogene Haterius Sheldon Barbara Jean Richards Maurine Carlile Rebecca E. W. Rosenquist Kyicksdam Stamford High School Texas Lutheran College Seguin Bach Haydn Brahms Sinding Chopin Liszt Claire de Lune Debussy Impromiu Schubert Ozell Hughes Rex Guinn Stamford Barron Lindsey Stamford Sanitarium Clark Hewett Wise Chapel Larry Goodwin Barbara Ann Bean Creed Wood Carl Anderson Jerry Gulfport Ive Chas. Anderson J. L. Herman Sonja James O. B. Shirley Cisco Morgan Rhodes Cecil Bean O. B. Teague Leo Ivy W. T. Goree, Sr Mark Grantham Shirley Eddie Morris Carr Abilene Church of Christ

Dentists Attend 17th District Dental Society Meeting

Local dentists including Dr and Mrs Almus Blackwell and Dr and Mrs Seth Cox attend a Saturday night gathering at Fort Phantom Lake marking the 17th District Dental Society meeting. The event featured a barbecue supper at the summer home of L S Perry of Abilene, with a new auxiliary for dentists wives also holding a business session. Attendees hailed from Stamford Sweetwater Abilene Colorado City Breckenridge Baird Loraine and Roscoe.

Almus Blackwell Seth Cox 17Th District Dental Society Fort Phantom Lake L. S. Perry Abilene Dental Society Stamford Sweetwater Colorado City Breckenridge Baird Loraine Roscoe Arlington Baptist Training Union Glenda Kay Hollis Zoan Lindsey G. R. Watson Preston Watson Mineral Wells New Hope John Lindsey Fort Worth Marlin Ivy Morris Carr Eddie Morris Carr Ken Ivy Cecil Bean Oran Teague Arthur Lassater Haskell Holder Major Hamlin L. B. Goodwin

Eyes on sight not sale of glasses

After a full eye examination we will fit you with glasses if needed and not otherwise. We provide tailored service focusing on your actual vision requirements and avoid unnecessary eyewear.

New Hope Cemetery Fence Completed With Community Support

The New Hope cemetery fence was finished Saturday. Eugene Martindale and his son David and Rueben Hughes of Lueders erected the metal fence with steel posts and gates. Contributions from New Hope residents funded the project, led by Mrs. Cecil Bean and Mrs. Annie B. Lassetter who coordinated the drive and contracting. The community extends thanks for the effort and notes attendees at various local gatherings and hospital updates.

Baptist Church CW. Hedrick New Hope Cemetery Eugene Martindale David Rueben Hughes Lueders New Hope Cecil Bean Annie B. Lassetter Corinth Bean Lassetter John Cannon Tom Zoan Glenda Betty J. L. Warner Hamlin J. E. Warner Ira Opal Hughes A. L. Hughes Avoca A. G. Hester Hamlin Hospital Lon Goodwin Bill Ledbetter Jerry Joan Donna Ozel! Hughes Gene Terrell Barron Lindsey Bethie Sue Hollis Wanda Nell Lindsey

Summer Gospel Meetings Held on School Grounds

In a large tent on the school grounds the Stamford Church of Christ conducted gospel meetings led by minister Lloyd Connel. Each service featured gospel singing as part of the program.

Lloyd Connel Stamford Church of Christ

Plane ride tries to scare hiccoughs at Jacksonville

The daughter of a Naval Air Station Jacksonville civilian employee endured a high speed plane ride with zooming and rolling in an effort to stop hiccups. The stunt didn’t cure her but made her father ill from the ordeal.

Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla

Men serve varied fare at husbands’ gathering

The article notes the hosts offered chicken sandwiches and cake and cider for some wives while most preferred ham burger sandwiches and beer. The contrast highlights a modest social meal with a preferred, hearty option among attendees.

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