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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

6

Yancey Cravat saga unfolds in Osage Oklahoma

Sabra Venable runs the Wichita paper amid scandal and social upheaval as Yancey Cravat’s legend grows. The Osage town frets over crime rumors while Sabra shelters an Indian girl’s child born to an enslaved lineage, stirring clan tensions and moral debates.

Oklahoma Jutry Brown Palace Denver Lexie Lee Wichita Sabra Venable Horseshoe Ranch Doolln Doolin Gang Babra Marcys Yancey Felice Venable Lewis Venable Felice Venables Goforths Vians Osage Sabra Osege Society Lone Prim New Happy Hour Club Oklahoma Jesse Rickey Southwest Subra Donna Agay Yanecey Derring-Do D’artagnan Cim Isaiah Father

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Dr Valliant drinks as Sabra confronts Osage customs and a missing infant amid tension over alleged killings by torture. Sabra suspects betrayal while Anita shocks with frantic worry as suspects circle under a cloud of secrecy and fear.

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Vernon Home

The Society Wednesday Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. A. S. Vernon’s home on a pretty afternoon with roses and daisies in the decorations. High score prize of silk hose went to Mrs. Mayme Yates Orr. Ice course served and daisy bouquets given as plate favors to guests Mmes. R. F. Townsend Abilene C. M. Pierce G. C. Carothers Dallas Southard F. W. Peckham and others.

Pretty Party Hosts Meec redie Bridge Club

Mrs. E. R. Pate was hostess for a Wednesday luncheon party for the Meec redie Bridge Club. Shasta claises framed the decor and a salad course was served during the refreshment hour. Guests included Mmes S H Strange of Waco H T Kirby of Coleman D A Bandeen Clemmy Cooper N M Phy Grady Bowdry Harry Bounds J G Watson Joel Johnson Earl Keese R A Shans and Miss Blanch Carter of Amarillo.

E. R. Pate Meecredie R. A. Shans Miss Blanch Carter Amarillo

Mr and Mrs Francis Host London Bridge Club Event

Mr and Mrs C M Francis entertained the London Bridge Club at their East Reynolds Street home on a Wednesday evening with six bridge tables, pastel accessories, and a salad course. Mrs Harry Yates and G H Zachary won high scores among ladies and men respectively. Mrs C F Upshaw took the high cut prize.

London Bridge Club C. M. Francis East Reynolds Street Harry Yates G. H. Zachary C. F. Upshaw R. F. Townsend Abilene Maurine Alsabrook Fred Hudson Messrs and Mines B. N. Wiseley Ll. M. Hardy R. B. Hills F. W. Peckham H. A. Carter F. Upshaw R. R. Robertson W. B. Harrison

Miss Dorothy Bunkley Returns Home for Summer

Personal item notes Dorothy Bunkley finishing studies at Sophia Newcomb College in New Orleans and returning Wednesday night to her parents Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Bunkley. Also mention Dr RL Carver finishing post graduate work in Chiropractic College Oklahoma City and due back in Stamford later this week.

Dorothy Bunkley Sophia Newcomb Col Ee New Orleans E. P. Bunkley RL. Carver Carver Chiropractic College Oklahoma City Stamford

Family Visit Tends to Ill Mother in Texas Town

Mrs. Dan Herndon of Sweetwater Mrs. T J Lawrence of Waxahachie R M Ashburn of Winters and Mr and Mrs J L Ashburn of Dallas visited their mother Mrs G K Ashburn who was critically ill. Mrs Ashburn improved Wednesday. Miss Bernice Caldwell at Simmons University returned home for the weekend to attend the services of the Sunday School annex of First Baptist Church.

Dan Herndon Sweetwater T. J. Lawrence Waxahachie R. M. Ashburn Winters J. L. Ashburn Dallas G. K. Ashburn Bernice Caldwell Simmons University First Baptist Church

Rotan Anson visitors and Austin birth announced

Mrs L C Miller and daughter Trena of Rotan along with Mrs Paul Gardner and daughters Sherrel Pauline and Peggy Jean of Anson visited Mrs A M Conant this week. Mr and Mrs Sam Dalton returned from a visit to San Antonio and Galveston. Announcement of a son born to Mr and Mrs D E Ing of Austin on June 17 named Dean Charles. Mrs Ing was born Louise Hardin of Stamord.

Sam Dalton Small Sons San Antonio Galveston D. E. Ing Austin Dean Charles Ing Miss Louise Hardin Stamord

McDonalds Welcome Daughter Phyllis Yvonne at Bridgeport

Mr and Mrs M E McDonald of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter Phyllis Yvonne on June 15. Mrs McDonald formerly Miss Hilda Zinn of this city. Mrs Arthur Schroeder was notified Tuesday of sister Lydia Hoppe to Terry Wells marriage, both of McGregor. They will reside in McGregor. Gomer Adams and J S Moody left Saturday for Carlsbad Cavern and El Paso. Moody to return after trip. Adams to resume Navy service in San Diego after 30 day leave. Miss Jeneva Williams of Abilene visited Mrs P E Pearson last weekend.

M. E. McDonald Bridgeport Phyllis Yvonne McDonald Hilda Zinn Arthur Schroeder Lydia Hoppe Terry Wells McGregor Gomer Adams J. S. Moody Carlsbad el Paso Moody Adams San Diego Calif Navy

Mrs Heitchen Returns Home After Abilene Visit

Mrs. Jack Heitchen returns to her Abilene home on Tuesday after visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. R. E. McDonald.

Jack Heitchen Abilene R. E. McDonald

Local visits include Vogelsang Pratt family gatherings

Billy Vogelsang of Plainview spends the week with cousin Robert Kahout. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pratt and their Midland family visit Mrs. J. R. Pratt and relatives. Miss Emia Dee Meritt returns home after a two week stay with Mrs. A. C. Northcutt in Abilene.

Billy Vogelsang Plainview Robert Kahout W. J. Pratt Midland Mr. Pratt J. R. Pratt Emia Dee Meritt A. C. Northcutt Abilene

Moore Family Returns From 15000-Mile Virginia Trip

Mr and Mrs B F Moore and their children completed a 15000 mile automobile journey visiting relatives across Virginia Moors native state.

B. F. Moore Virginia Moors

Demonstration Club Organized At Swan Chapel

The Swan Chapel ladies formed a demonstration club with Miss Sue Bonner aboard. Mrs. Matt Caton was elected president, Mrs. E. O. Ely vice president, and Miss Cordie Inman secretary treasury. Next meeting with Mrs. Caton on July 8 at 3 p.m.

Swan Chapel Sue Bonner Bonner Matt Caton E. O. Ely Cordie Inman

Mrs Olga Nauert Marugg Dies After Stamford Hospital Stay

Mrs Olga Nauert Marugg wife of Bill Marugg died in a Stamford hospital Saturday morning June 20. The deceased was a longtime resident and her death prompted funeral arrangements and notices in the community.

Olga Nauert Marugg Bill Marugg Stamford Sanitarium

Marage Nauert Dies. Rites Held In Highland Cemetery

Marage Nauert, 28, born October 10, 1903, died recently. She leaves husband, two children Beatrice 6 and Alfred 4, parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nauert, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. B. Hamblen of Abilene and Rev. W. G. Fletcher, with interment in Highland Cemetery. Kinney Brothers directed.

Marage Beatrice Alfred Herman Nauert J. B. Hamblen Abilene W. G. Fletcher Highland Cemetery Kinney Brothers

Nichols Grocery Opens Modern Market With New Refrigeration

Nichols Grocery completed this week a modern market with the latest refrigeration equipment. A Viking display case was installed Tuesday and described as the last word in equipment, sealed with Frigidaire gear. The new department, stocked with meats and other perishables, opens just in time for the Cowboy Reunion.

Nichols’ Grocery Viking

Rotary Club Guests Include Star-Telegram Editor Visit

R. E. McDonald led the Rotary Club program on Tuesday noon. J. K. Brady presented statistics on credit losses. Brief remarks came from James R. Record of the Fort Worth Star Telegram and J. J. Pratt of Midland. Other visitors included T. A. Upshaw of Tamford, Dr. Hambright of Roby, and Dr. Valliant Bai of Louisiana.

Rotary Club R. E. McDonald J. K. Brady James R. Record The Fort Worth

Miss Abby Cortwick Leaves 50 Thousand for 32 Cats

Abby Cortwick of Sheffield England bequeaths fifty thousand dollars to support the care of her thirty two cats, providing ongoing funds for their maintenance and welfare.

Abby Cortwick Sheffield Eng

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