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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

3

Model Plane Meet Ended by Strong Winds Here Sunday

The model airplane contest near the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds faced high winds Sunday but still awarded trophies and medals across speed stunt combat and craftsmanship divisions. Winners included Robert Bowden of Monday and A J Thompson of Abilene with speeds up to 130.4 mph.

Aviation Committee Stamford Chamber of Commerce A. D. Green Williams Variety Store Robert Bowden Monday Bill Ramsey Abilene A. J. Thompson

Church of Christ Bible School Ends Friday

The Church of Christ vacation Bible School started June 3 and runs through June 27 for ages 3 through high school. On day two attendance was 94, up 25 from opening day, with 13 teachers leading two morning periods and varied classes.

Church of Christ Bible School Church of Christ Delton Haun Linda Hall Barbara Schoonmaker Jo Ann Frizell Joy Sosebee Patricia Goree Lawrence Crider Carl Maples Buster Schoonmaker J. W. Frizell

Veterans help run Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo

Behind the scenes at the Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo, veteran workers fill key roles. Swenson chairs the rodeo, Rex Felker handles announcer duties after Lee Walker, and timekeepers include Massey and Fitzgerald. Office staff and stock workers are named along with arena leadership and flagbearers from SMS ranches.

Texas Cowboy Reunion Swenson Rodee Rex Felker Haskell Lee Walker Alton McClellan, Jr Cecil Massey H. S James Whitley Wayne Mitchell Punk Kouwe Carl Smith John Swenson Selmon SMS *Rat Top Ranch Glenn Smith SMS Spur Ranch Bobby Cooper Howard Lyles W. H.tial Bacot SMS Tongue River Ranch Bob Crisne SMS Throckmorton Ranch

Planned July Wedding for Carlene Garrett and Louie Hardy

Mrs. Vivian Garrett of Denton announces the engagement of her daughter Carlene Garrett to Louie Mack Hardy son of Mr and Mrs L M Hardy of Stamford. The wedding is set for July 26 at 2 PM in the Cole Chapel First Methodist Church Denton. Carlene is a 1951 North Texas State College graduate with a BBA and Rainbow Girls history. Louie earned a 1919 degree from Texas A&M and served in the Merchant Marine in World War II.

Vivian Garrett Panhandle Denton Carlene Garrett Louie Mack Hardy L. M. Hardy Stamford Cole Chapel First Methodist Church Ferris C. Baker Miss Garrett North Texas State College Delta Chi Delta Denton Assembly Hardy Texas A and M

Assembly of God Church Opens Revival Here

A revival meeting began Wednesday night at the Assembly of God Church with daily services at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Zear Amburn announced. Rev. and Mrs. Herschel Murphy of Lubbock, a national revival team, conduct the services and Mrs Murphy leads the music. Rev Murphy will also speak on Sunday morning radio broadcasts between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. on KDWT.

Assembly of Goo Zear Amburn Herschel] Murphy Lubbock Hawaiian Islands Murphy KDWT Amburn

Union Blue Cavalry Uniforms To Appear In Fandangle Parade

Albany CT news item notes 87 year old Union blue cavalry uniforms from 1867 found in New York Army surplus will be worn by the U S Cavalry Band in the Fandangle Parade down Albany Main Street on Friday June 27. Officials urge calm as Civil War era dress is showcased near Fort Griffin and Camp Cooper history.

Albany Connecticut United States Army Fort Griffin U. S. Cavalry Band New York G. P. Crutchfield Robert FE. Lee U. S. Cavalry Camp Cooper Butterfield 6Th U.S. Cavalry

Blue Bonnet Club Holds All-Day Meeting

The Blue Bonnet Home Demonstration club gathered at the Wendeborn home for an all-day meeting on June 19 with a covered-dish luncheon. President Mrs. Howard Overby led the business session and reported the last meeting’s council notes. Myrtle Davis spoke about her trip to College Station for the 1952 Roundup.

John Wendeborn Blue Bonnet Home Demonstration Club Howard Overby Myrtle Davis College Station

Ashcrofts Win Stamford Duplicate Bridge Tournament

Mr and Mrs J M Ashcroft won the Stamford Country Club duplicate bridge event with 151 12 match points. R H McCurdy and Jack Russell of Hamlin placed second with 150 12, followed by Mrs Jesse Place and Mrs W L Mc Candless of Rule in third with 149, and Mr and Mrs R M Gary of Stamford fourth with 145 1 2.

J. M. Ashcroft Stamford Country Club R. H. McCurdy Jack Russell Hamlin Jesse Place W. L. McCandless Rule R. M. Gary Stamford

Helium Plant Near Amarillo Plays Pivotal Role

A United States helium producer operates a key pliant facility near Amarillo Texas. The plant supplies gas for research medical and industrial uses and stands as a notable energy resource in the region.

United States Amarillo Texas

St Johns Pastor Reviews Luther Biography for Fellowship

Pastor Charles Fike of St John’s Methodist will continue a review of The Story Stand about Martin Luther for the Sunday evening Adult Fellowship. The group meets in the Dorcas Classroom at 7 o’clock with visitors welcome. June 29 services include The Rock at 10:50 AM and John Gospel study at 8 PM with Youth Choir special music.

Charies FE Fike St John’s Methodist Church Martin Luther Bainton St. John’s Church St. John's Methodist Church

Chuck Wagon Cooking At Cowboy Reunion Featured Again

Visitors to the Texas Cowboy Reunion will enjoy chuck wagon cooking with meals at noon and evening. Ranch wagons from Flat Top Throckmorton Spur Pitchford and 6666 are expected. Jel Fl Tr serves as ranch chuck wagons chairman with Bob Dickenson overseeing the commissary and Gerald Prortot assisting. Menu includes barbecue beans potatoes slaw fruit coffee and tea.

Jel. Fl Chuck Wagons Bob Dickenson Gerald Prortot Hill SMS Flat Throckmorton Spur Pitchford Tom Masterson True

Year Round Strawberry Treats Highlight Harvest Berries

Strawberries, ice cream, and toppings remain year round favorites for families who savor berries during harvest season. The warm offer of desserts showcases how seasonal fruit flavors persist beyond peak months.

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