Local News Notes from Olney and Surrounding Towns
Mrs. Mart Guest returns from Olney visit. Homer C Holden family visit Weinert relatives. Mrs. R L Haynie listed sick. Brazelton Lumber Co advertises wind shields. Mrs. W W Hudson of Sweetwater visits sister in city. Horace Sims of Cisco visits cousin Mrs D E Prewitt. Edgar Balch of Abilene visits T J Elliott. Willie Sims of Rule visits West Berthelot. Prewitt couple welcome a son born June Ath 1924. Nora Cargill returns from Wichita Falls. Rafalia and Juanita Wright visit Mrs E W Wright at Leonard. Patton paint ad. P Curd returns from visit with sister Redon at Haskell. F W Peckham and family along with L Huckabee visit in Roby. C H Cox attends to city business in New Hope. Lucille and Juanita Adair visit relatives in Weinert. Walter L Orr on jury service. Mrs Farr Vaughn and daughter Louise visit her parents near Hamlin. For sale ten dozen fruit jars 65 cents a dozen near the Roby ice plant. M A Kilpatrick among crowd at Roby Rodeo.
For Rent Three Unfurnished Rooms Please Call J E Jackson
Mrs John Damron and daughter Olga have returned from a visit in Dallas and other east Texas points. Contact J E Jackson about the rental and reach at phone 164.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jackson
John Damron
Olga
Dallas
East Texas
Progressive farmer A. J. French in Stamford on Tuesday
A. J. French, a progressive farmer from Tuxedo, attended business affairs in Stamford on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. French
Tuxedo
Stamford
Hood family from Tuxedo visits Stamford Wednesday
W. A. Hood and his daughter Miss Lula and son William of Tuxedo spent Wednesday visiting Stamford, according to local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hood
Miss Lula
William
Tuxedo
Stamford
Prominent New Hope farmers transact business Tuesday
E. J. Moore and R. O. Baxter, both well known farmers from New Hope, were active business transactors in town this Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Moore
R. O. Baxter
New Hope
Monument salesman visits Roby and Fisher county towns
J. J. Price of College Heights, a monument salesman, traveled to Roby and other Fisher county towns on Monday to promote his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Price
College Heights
Roby
Fisher County
Window Glass and Local Visits Highlighted in Briefs
Brazelton Lum r Company listed. Joe Burnam visits his aunt in College Reditions then heads to Georgia. Lost silver bead purse worth 5 to 6 dollars offered reward via Ray Rector's office. William Turley freighting lumber for the county bridge project near Macon Park on Clear Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burnam
Cobserate
J. Price
Georgia
Ray Rector
William Turley
Avoca
Clear Fork
Macon Park
Mullinix Family Heads to Oklahoma for Visit
G L Mullinix and his family departed Monday morning to visit relatives in Carter and other parts of Oklahoma, seeking time with kin and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Mullinix
Carter
Oklahoma
Harrell Family Visit Highlights Stamford Outing
Mr and Mrs Milton Harrell and their daughter Luella of Swans Chapel were seen touring and shopping in Stamford on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Harrell
Luella
Swans Chapel
Stamford
Bricksdahl Trio Mentioned in Stamford Saturday Visit
C. E. Youngquist and his daughters Miss Ebba Youngquist and Miss Mae Youngquist of Bricksdahl enjoyed a social and business outing in Stamford on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Youngquist
Ebba and
Mae
Bricksdahl
Stamford
Adams and children visit Stamford shoppers Saturday
Mr and Mrs Adams and their children from Stamford were seen shopping and visiting here Saturday amid local activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ar "Adams
Alaf
Stamford
For Sale Mule and Milk Cows Headed by Corley
Classified notice lists a nice coming eight year old mule and several fresh milk cows for sale. Contact H. H. Corley at Buy Low Grocery for information. Also notes Miss Thula Yoe of Haskell visiting her mother Mrs. Yoe and sister Mrs. W. P. Brown in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Corley
Thula Yoe
Haskell
Yoe
W. P. Brown
City
Mrs Dr Callicoate Improves After Prolonged Illness
Word comes that Mrs Dr Callicoate has recovered following a long illness. Friends and relatives will be glad to hear she is improving and in better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Callicoate
Miss Magmie Lackey Enters National Business College Term
Miss Magmie Lackey went to Abilene Monday morning where she entered the National Business College for this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magmie Lackey
Abilene
National Business College
Culbreath Family Visit in Hico
Mrs. R F Culbreath and her daughters Robert Francis and Dorothy Ruth visit Mr and Mrs R I Culbreath and family at Hico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Culbreath
Robert Francis
Dorothy Ruth
Mrs. R. I. Culbreath
Hico
Birth of a fine boy to Lovvorns near Stamford
Dr. N. H. Bickley reports the birth of a fine boy to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lovvorn northwest of Stamford on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Bickley
E. A. Lovvorn
Stamford
Boy born to Harrison family at Bomar Heights
Dr. N. H. Bickley reports a fine boy born to Mr. and Mrs. VU. L. Harrison of Bomar Heights on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Bickley
VU. L. Harrison
Bomar Heights
Miss Annabelle Robinson Visitation Update
Miss Annabelle Robinson has been visiting and Miss Francis Jones returned to her home in Wichita Falls on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Robinson
Francis Jones
Wichita Falls
Optometrist Announces Weekly Office Hours
W. L. Martin, a State Registered Optometrist, states he will be in his office at Bunkley Drug Store every Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunkley Drug Store
W. L. Martin
Perkins Return From Pleasant Western Texas New Mexico Trip
Mr and Mrs D T Perkins returned from a delightful auto trip through Western Texas and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Perkins
Auto
Texas
New Mexico
Mrs Reynolds and son visit sister in Hamlin
Mrs. C. R. Reynolds and her son Clif ford Jr. of Hamlin are visiting her sister Mrs. M. E. Elliott and family on South Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Reynolds
Clifford, Jr
Hamlin
M. E. Elliott
South Orient
Mrs Zellers Visits Prof Wooldridge on East Hamilton
Mrs A E Zellers and her young son A E Jr visit her brother Prof A Wooldridge and family on East Hamilton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Zellers
Wee
Prof
A. Wooldridge
Ease Hamilton Street
Stamford visitors call at The American office
J. S. Hansen and his daughters Miss Camilla Hansen and Miss Christene Hansen of the Bricks dahl vicinity were Stamford visitors Saturday and were welcome callers at The American office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hansen
Camilla
Christene
Bricksdahl
Stamford
Local Avoca visitors call on city officials
Misses Josephine and Letha Tur ley and Blanche Manuidin of Avoca were Saturday visitors in the city and paid a pleasant call. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Workman and Jas. Newby with daughters Ina Zola Mae and Rosailee of Avoca were here Saturday meeting friends and attending to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Letha Turley
Blanche Manuidin
Avoca
Jack Workman
Jas. Newby
Ina
Zola Mae
Rosailee
Sunnyside Man E D Appling Finishes Grand Jury Service
E D Appling of Sunnyside appeared in the city Wednesday afternoon after serving on the grand jury for two or three weeks and expressed relief that the term is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Appling
Sunnyside
Astin Bridge Club Meeting Postponed on Illness
Mrs Hugh Astin postponed the Wednesday afternoon entertainment at Mrs J P Astin s Bridge Club due to illness of R H Astin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Astin
J. P. Astin
Bridge Club
R. H. Astin
Sunnyside Pair Visit City Family During Fishing Trip
Mrs. H. L. Osment and her baby from Sunnyside visited Mrs. Jack Jones and family in the city for several days last week while Mr. Osment went with friends on a fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Osment
Baby
Sunnyside
Jack Jones
Mr. Osment
Local visitors from Haskell join Mrs Williams and party
Mrs Frank Williams and Mrs W T Sarrells with Arthur Edwards and baby, and Misses Joy Sarrells and Nessie Kennedy of Haskell visited here on Tuesday. Miss Perry Lee Smith returned from a visit in Monday and attended a house party hosted by Mrs Cullum Campbell at her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
W. T. Sarrells
Arthur Edwards
Baby
Joy Sarrells
Nessie Kennedy
Haskell
Perry Lee Smith
Cullum Campbell
Jurors Named in Adjourned Anson Session
A E Baker M D Smith and E P D Appling are among jurors in session at Anson this week for the adjourned term two weeks late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Baker
M. D. Smith
E. P D. Appling
Anson
Brown Family Visits City To Attend Lumber Business
Mr and Mrs J W Brown and sons Kenneth and Kermit of the new Howard community visited W P Brown and family in the city on Monday to oversee business at Brazelton Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brown
Kenneth and
Kermit
New Howard Community
North
W. P. Brown
Chicago Nurse Emma Olson Visits Bricksdale Family
Miss Emma Olson of Chicago, a nurse, visits her parents Mr and Mrs A E Olson at their Bricksdale home during a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Olson
Chicago
A. E. Olson
Bricksdale
Emma
Residents from Ericksdahl mingle in metropolis Saturday
A. S. Rawkinson A. B. Olson E. Rosenquist Carl Ekdahl E Newquist and daughter Miss Teresa all of Ericksdahl were in the city on Saturday combining business and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Rawkinson
A. B. Olson
E. Rosenquist
Carl Ekdahl
E. Newquist
Teresa
Ericksdahl
Bizzell Heads East for Extended Dallas Tour
W. E. Bizzell and his wife began an extended trip city to city, visiting Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans after leaving home earlier in the week. They will call on Bizzell's Dallas relatives before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bizzell
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
Mr. Bizzell
Post trio visits oil mill as Prof Watson requests regular American
Prof and Mrs Elmer C Watson and son Elmer Jr of Post visited H V McElreath and family at the oil mill. While there Watson asked that The American be delivered regularly to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer C. Watson
Elmer, Jr
Post
H. V. McElreath
Watson
Mrs. M. A. Lee Improving After Stroke
Mrs. M. A. Lee after a stroke several weeks ago is improving nicely. She is the mother of J. B. Lee of North Swenson Avenue and lives with him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Lee
Monument Erected for Mother's Grave Visit
Mrs. Ray Rector and Mrs. C. L. Rogers with son Conrad drove to Seymour Monday and back Tuesday to view a handsome monument placed at their mother’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rector
C. L. Rogers
Conrad
Seymour
Sheriff McCombs and Henrery Transport Missina Billberry
Sheriff Sam McCombs of Kent County and Henrery of Jay ton took a day to move Missina Billberry, sister, to Stamford Sanitarium for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McCombs
Kent County
Henrery
Jayton
Missina Billberry
Stamford Sanitarium
Visitors from Texas Bring Family News to City
Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Wilson and two children from Thorndale Texas, and Mrs. Chas. K. Ryan of Beaukiss Texas, were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ryan. Mrs. Ryan is Fred’s brother’s wife.
Payne family returns home after Sweetwater visit
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Payne and their little daughter have ended a house guest stay with A. H. Goldsticker and wife on South Wetherbee Street and returned to their Sweetwater home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Payne
A. H. Goldsticker
South Wetherbee Street
Sweetwater Sunny
Blankenbeckler Finds Time for The American Visit
H C Blankenbeckler took a break Saturday to welcome The American to his busy city street and driveway business as days of improvement continue.
W B Johnson Returns From Waco After Treatment
W B Johnson has returned from Waco where he received treatment and had throat surgery. He is improving nicely, and friends express happiness at his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Johnson
Waco
Wilder Winn Visits Aspermont Amid Family Treatment
Wilder Winn, a progressive resident of Aspermont, spent Sunday in town visiting his wife and son who are there to receive treatment from Drs Gould and Gould, chiropractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder Winn
Aspermont
Gould and
Gould
Mrs Tippett Receives Paper Delivery in Abernathy
Mr and Mrs R A Cauthen visited town and arranged for The American to be sent to Mrs H E Tippett in Abernathy Texas. The note shows a family connection to the McConnell community and a mail delivery request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Cauthen
McConnell
H. E. Tippett
Abernathy
Texas
Huckabee Return Trip From Texas Visit
K L Huckabee of Piggly Wiggly Store returned from a trip to Fort Worth Dallas and other points visiting relatives. Mrs Huckabee accompanied him and will visit De Leon Gorman and Dublin before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Huckabee
Ort Worth
Dallas
Mrs Huckabee
DeLeon
Gorman
Dublin
Penick Hughes executive returns from grand jury term
M. D. Smith, retail sales manager for Penick Hughes, came back Wednesday from the county seat where he assisted with grand jury service. The jury adjourned on the term that day after returning 29 bills, with 23 or 24 of them charged as felonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Smith
Penick Hughes
Wedneday
Feloni
Prestigious Prewtt Baby Born in Stamford Event
Mr and Mrs D E Prewtt of South Berthelot street announce the arrival of a son Horace Lee on June 4 1924 The child weighed 12 pounds and is expected to become a leading member of Stamford Motor Company alongside his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Prewtt
South Berthelot Street
Horace Lee
Stamford Motor Company
Family motor trip to Lubbock in new Buick
Mrs. Perry Smith will travel with her children Perry Lee and Fred and Mrs. Tom Dobkins on a motor trip to Lubbock Brownsfield and other points. They will use the new Buick purchased recently by Mr. Smith for his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Perry Lee
Fred
Tom Dobkins
Lubbock
Brownsfield
Mr. Smith
Westes Visit City After Long Illness
Mr and Mrs J S West were in the city Wednesday from their east residence. It is his second trip this year after a period confined to bed. He remains on a diet but feels very good and says it beats staying in bed by a large margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. West
Mr. West
Etheridge family returns from University Commencement
Mrs. A. E. Etheridge and her son R. L. Etheridge of Bomar Heights have come back from Austin where R. L. studied at State University for three years. Mrs. Etheridge attended Commencement and he plans to return to the University this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Etheridge
R. L
Bomar Heights
Austin
State University
Boedeker Family Travel in New Buick on Stamford Streets
F E J Boedeker and family drove through Stamford in a new Buick from Bunker Hill. Miss Lena studied music while Mr Boedeker visited the American force and sent the weekly to his brother Ben Boedeker of Lott Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Boedeker
Stamford
Bunker Hill
Lena
Mr. Boedeker
Ben Boedeker
Lott
Miss Lillie Mae Swafford Attends Abilene College
Miss Lillie Mae Swafford of Avoca attends Nonal Business College in Abilene with her friends Mr and Mrs G Swafford. She was in Abilene today and returned with him. She is doing excellent work at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Mae Swafford
Avoca
Nonal Business College
Abilene
G. Swafford
An Swafford
S. E. Lewis Returns From Memphis Health Trip
S. E. Lewis has returned from Memphis Texas after health treatments and several operations. He is greatly improved and resumes duties as night watchman at the Mutual Creamery where he has worked the past four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Lewis
Memphis
Texas
Mutual Creamery
Dr Q D Gould Visits Stamford Office in Course Return
Dr Q D Gould of Drs Q D and Beulah M Gould chiropractors Stamford has completed a San Antonio post graduate course and is visiting his office and home folks this week before resuming his studies next week. He notes ongoing efforts to advance professional qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Q.D. Gould
Drs. Q. D
Beulah M. Gould
Chiropractors
Stamford
San Antonio
Miss Lennie Hughes Returns to Stamford Laundry
Miss Lennie Hughes, long on the sick list, is back at her place at the Stamford Laundry. She, with her little sisters and brother, is part of the family adopted by St. John’s Methodist church of this city. The church is praised for helping the family during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennie Hughes
Stamford
Lennie
St. John’s Methodist Church
Miss Lennie
Rockdale Farmer Shows Cotton Bloom in Stamford
John Stanley of the Rockdale community exhibited a sample of cotton in bloom in Stamford on Saturday afternoon. He farms fifty acres planted April 18 with blooms and strong stalks, and seventy five acres of younger cotton progressing well. He reports grasshoppers and hot winds not yet harming the crop and expects a good yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stanley
Rockdale
Stamford
Avoca and Chico visitors in Stamford mingle with local settlers
J L Rennells and sons Lindsey and LaVerne of Avoca and Miss Edith Hannah of Chico visited Stamford on Tuesday. Mrs Mollie Hannah and daughters Virgie and Edith of Chico have stayed with the Rennells. The Rennells and their guests left Wednesday, with Mr Rennells noted as an early Stamford settler who helped move the first house here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rennells
Lindsey and
LaVerne
Avoca
Edith Hannah
Chico
Mollie Hannah
Virgie
Edith
Rennells
Aspiring actors warned against resembling stars in Heritage of the Desert
Lloyd Hughes cautions that looking like Gloria Swanson, Pola Negri, or Thomas Meighan harms chances for film work. He says producers seek fresh faces not imitations and urges aspiring actors to carve their own personality. The Heritage of the Desert cast at Joyland Theatre next Friday will reflect those who know and love the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hughes
Zane Grey
Gloria Swanson
Pola Negri
Thomas Meighan
Mr. Hughes
Pickford
Jackie Coogan
Baby Peggy
Joyland Theatre
Desert-set film stars in open air production
The article notes the cast and crew embracing outdoor settings. Mr Hughes born in Bisbee Arizona and long residence in a desert area. Featured players include Bebe Daniels Ernest Torrence and Noah Beery. Irvin Willat produced the film and is at home in desert locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hughes
Bisbee
Arizona
Cal Desert
Bebe Daniels
Ernest Torrence
Noah Beery
Irvin Willat
Desert
Woodmen Picnic at California Creek Stamford
Woodmen Lodge of Stamford and families held an all day picnic on California Creek with Council Commander J. E. Massey directing the program. A noon feast followed by a Ladies degree team under Mrs. A. H. Goldsticker performed with Mesdames W. P. Moore F Owens Corrine Stevenson Bill Harcrove J. D. Flemins Hattie Stevens D. M. Black W. W. Phelps J. S. Lee H. P. Moody Mitt Adams R. O. Gaf ford Nettie Casner E. R. Pace and Miss Mamie Rhea Bessie Simpson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Creek
Woodman Lodge
Stamford
J. E. Massey
A. H. Goldsticker
Mesdames W. P. Moore
F Owens
Corrine Stevenson
Bill Harcrove
J. D. Flemins
Hattie Stevens
D. M. Black
W. W. Phelps
J. S. Lee
H. P. Moody
Mitt Adams
R. O. Gafford
Nettie Casner
E. R. Pace
Misses Mamie Rhea
Bessie Simpson
Clean-Up Week Urges Stamford Effort Under City Manager Zug
City Manager C. W. Zug Jr. calls a clean-up and weed cutting drive in Stamford this week. Citizens respond to the timely appeal as trash and weeds accumulate, with broad participation downtown and in nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Zug,Jr
Stamford
Zug
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stamford Cash Grocery Company
B. C. Burrow
MGR
Geo. Ludecke
Corinth
J. R. Jones
Dallas, Hillsboro and
Whitney
Mrs. Mart Guest
Olney
Homer C. Holden
Weinert
R. L. Haynie
Brazelton Lumber Company
W. W. Hudson
Sweetwater
R. B. Bryant
The
Horace Sims
Cisco
D. E. Prewitt
Edgar Balch
T. J. Elliott
Willie Sims
Rule
Mrs
West Berthelot Street
Nora Cargill
Rafalia
Juanita Wright
E. W. Wright
Leonard, Texas
Patton’s Paints
F. W. Peckham
Rbine
C. H. Cox
Wind Shields
Lucille
Juanita Adair
Walter L. Orr
J. J. Maxwell
McMillin 9-2
M.A. Kilpatrick
Roby Rodeo
Brazelton Lumr Company
H. C. Blankenbeckler
Mr. Blankenbeckler
Woodmen
W. L. Martin, O. D
Jewelry
W. C. Leavitt
Wetherbee St
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