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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1935

Page

5

Frankenstein Bride Delights in Midnight Palace Preview

The article outlines the plot of Bride of Frankenstein opening at a midnight Palace preview. Hans, father of a killed girl, falls into a pit and encounters the Monster who drowns him and his wife. Dr Pretorius teams with Frankenstein to create a Bride, while the Monster escapes jail and hides with a blind hermit as he learns to speak.

the Palace Hans Frankenstein Pretorius Ankenstein Monster

Frankenstein Bride Scene Ends in Fiery Lab Destruction

In a grim old cemetery Pretorius seeks skeletons to form a bride for the Monster. Frankenstein balks at the atrocity. The Monster seizes Elizabeth, forcing a desperate bargain. A heart is stolen, a living woman awakens, and a stormy climax ends with the laboratory in ruins.

Pretorius Dr. Frankenstein

Ray Noble and Douglas Furber Hit Tunes in Brewster's Millions

Ray Noble and Douglas Furber, creators of Love is the Sweetest Thing and Good Night Sweetheart, supply songs for Brewster's Millions starring Jack Buchanan. They also provide music for the Caranga Number in the Herbert Wilcox production presented by United Artists at the Palace Theatre, featuring a new dance step sweeping the country.

Ray Noble Douglas Furber

Cotton Contracts Must Be Signed By Saturday July 6

R H Maxwell Jones county agent urged all producers to sign allotment and tax exemption applications by the final deadline of Saturday July 6. The County Agent's office at Anson has been signing these for weeks, but many producers have not yet signed.

R. H. Maxwell Jones County Maxwell Anson

Continental Service Station Opens On West McHarg And Webb

Brandon Curry announces a new Continental Service Station at West McHarg avenue and Webb street. Kenneth Yeagey will operate the brick and white stucco facility which will offer Continental products exclusively with a wash and grease rack attached.

West McHarg Avenue Webb Street Brandon Curry Kenneth Yeagey

Jim McIntosh of Lueders is Dead

Jim McIntosh of Lueders died Tuesday afternoon June 25 at four o clock at the family home after months of illness treated at Stamford Sanitarium. He was born December 4 1884 in Arkansas and moved to Texas at age nine, residing in Lueders for 20 years. Funeral services were held at the Central Church of Christ with J C Eubanks and Rev J W Grimes officiating. Burial was in Clear Fork Cemetery beside his wife. He leaves three sons George Claudie Junior, a daughter Violet, a sister in Eastland, a sister in Ranger, and a brother in Lueders.

Jim McIntosh Stamford Mr. McIntosh Arkansas Texas Eastland Leeders Central Church of Christ J. C. Eubanks Church of Christ J. W. Grimes Baptist Church of W. C. Parker Mises Onieta Juanita Fitzgerald Esleta McCorkle Gertrude Willingham Jeanette Webb George Claudie Junior Violet Lueders W. E. Kellett Hattie Lee Hines Ranger R. A. Hines Frank Shirley Albany Zate Hines Hearne

Rotary Club Winds Up Successful Year With Annual Reports

Stamford Rotary Club closes T A Upshaw presidency with committee reports showing a successful year. The club grew to 45 members with about 10 new joiners and a 96 percent attendance average. Dodson to succeed Upshaw. next meeting postponed for Cowboy Reunion.

Rotary Club T. A. Upshaw Stamford Rotary Club Upshaw C. T. Dodson Sanford Hodge A. L. Buster J. F. McCulloch Dick Rowland Community Service Tommy Barton Ed Stewart Nathan Razey Abilene H. F. Goble J. P. Montgomery Wichita Falls

United Shows Set Up Across Highway 80 For Week

The Greater United Shows will set up on Highway 80 grounds across from the Cowboy Reunion Grounds from Monday for a week in Albany this week. Advance man Jack Edwards says the group offers clean entertainment and moral employees. The fair includes 20 shows and rides and a free act by the Flying Velentinos, aerialists from Ringling Brothers Circus.

Greater United Highway 80 Albany Jack Edwards Flying Valentinos Ringling Brothers Circus

Mittie Shelton Circle Hosts Monday Afternoon Meeting

Mrs. Brandon Curry hosted the Mittie Shelton Circle gathering Monday at 4 PM with Rev. W G Bailey opening in prayer. The program on Missions was led by Mrs. J Roy Moses, featuring discussions on the Belgian Congo Mission and religious freedom in Europe, followed by a devotional by Rev. Bailey.

Mittie Shelton Brandon Curry W. G. Bailey J. Roy’ Moses Belgian Congo D. Gay Frank Lowe Baile Curry Larche W. P

Death of Mrs C A Carlson Remains in Ericksdahl Community

Mrs C A Carlson a native of Sweden died at her Ericksdahl home after a paralytic stroke. Swedish Lutheran Church services were held with Rev Hugo B Haterius officiating. Burial in the churchyard cemetery. She came to the United States in 1880 and married C A Carlson in 1908 at Falconer New York. They moved to Texas in 1909. She leaves a daughter Esther Carlson of Ericksdahl and several siblings.

C. A. Carlson Sweden Ericksdahl Swedish Lutheran Churchsday Hugo B. Haterius Chnnerd Kinney Smoland Falconer New York Texas Carlson Esther Carlson John Johnson Aberdeen Washington Carl Johnson Emil Johnson N. Y Wofford Johnson Forest Hill

St Pauls Church Sagerton to Mark 30th Anniversary

St Pauls Lutheran Church of Sagerton will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Sunday June 30 with two former pastors as speakers. Rev J Holm of Harper will speak in German at 10 am and Rev F A Bracher of Fredericksburg will deliver the English evening sermon at 8 pm. Afternoon program includes short addresses and a church dinner.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Sagerton A. H. Muehlbrach F. A. Bracher Fredericksburg Rev J. Holm Harper Rev. Holm Bracher Muehlbrad

Stamford home rooms to aid Texas Cowboy Reunion visitors

A C Cooper announced 300 private rooms plus 500 Stamford house rooms will be used for visitors during the Texas Cowboy Reunion. The Stamford Inn lists rooms and Mrs Mamie Yates Orr oversees the room bureau with Boy Scouts directing guests to locations.

Stamford A. C. Cooper Stamford Inn Mamie Yates Orr Boy Scouts

Meeting at Nazarene Church Ends After Successful Week

Arch Gibson pastor leads concluding meeting at the Church of the Nazarene on Monday night with Rev Herbert Land of Hills and Rev Buford Batton attending. A Sunday School campaign is planned for the next four weeks alongside regular services. Ellen Smith Circle hosts Bible study on Matthew with Mrs W G Baley, continuing through July. yearbook themes highlight The Gospel in Korea for 1935.

Arch Gibson Church of Nazarene Herbert Land of Hills Buford Batton N.Y.P.S Ellen Smith Meuse Matthew W. G. Baley Elley Smith Korea Ladies’ Aid Central Christian Church Beulah Gould Esate

Elizabeth Jackson Circle Meets for Bible Study

Elizabeth Jackson Circle met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Morris Hicks for Bible study focusing on the book of Ruth. Attendees included J. J. Coe Ella Stockton F. B. Ramey J. H. Weldon Mae Hester W. E. Dobbins Victor Nelson M. S. W. H. Wright Miss Lilias Penick and Mrs. Theo Miles of Georgetown. Next Monday the circle will meet with Miss Penick.

Elizabeth Jackson Morris Hicks W. H. Wright Mesdames J, J. Coe Ella’ Stockton F. B. Ramey J. H. Weldon Mae Hester W. E. Dobbins Victor Nelson M. S Lilias Penick Theo Miles

Coy Nalley Returns to Kinney's as Co‑Owner

Coy Nalley, formerly with Kinney Funeral Home, is back as embalmer and now co‑owner after purchasing an interest in the business. He had worked for Gold Bond Casket Co but preferred Stamford and its friends, expressing pride in returning and resuming his former role.

Coy’ Nalley Kinney Funeral Home Aol Gold Bond Casket Company Stamford O.A. Kinney Mrs. Nalley

Revival at White Cross Mission Under Rev. Meeks

The White Cross Mission hosts ongoing revival with Rev. Meeks of Hamlin filling in for Rev. W. C. Collins who is in western Texas on evangelistic work. Services continue at the usual times and Stam ford residents report inspiring messages from Ott oma Eckles.

White Cross Mission Meeks Hamlin W. C. Collins Texas Ottoma Eckles Stamford

Billy J Bryant Severely Injured By Diving Incident

Billy J Bryant, 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs W J Bryant, received a severe gash on his leg while swimming at the country club lake Wednesday morning. He struck his leg on a nail while climbing the ladder to dive, requiring 25 stitches at the hospital. He was sent home after treatment and is reported doing fine.

Billy J W. J. Bryant Country Club Lake

Presbyterian Auxiliary Meetings Discontinued Except Missions

The Auxiliary of the Central Presbyterian Church is halted until fall except for missionary programs, which will meet on the first Monday of each month.

Presbyterian Auxiliary The Central Presbyterian Church

Fort Worth Lions Plan Fourth of July Cowboy Reunion Trip

Fort Worth Lions Club organizes a party to attend the Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 4. The group of 30 to 60 members will travel by one or two buses, depart Fort Worth around 7 a.m., and attend a noon lunch and afternoon rodeo. Fort Worth’s sponsor may enter a cowgirl in the parade, and a silver loving cup prize is offered for the oldest cowboy in the rodeo.

Fort Worth Lions Club Fort Worth Stamford Harry Connelly Star-Telegram Lions Club of Dorth Ralph McCann Lions Club Harry Carrol Stamford Fmm J. Connelly Connelly Forth A. C. Cooper

Reserved Seats For Reunion Rodeo On Sale Now

Seats in the old west grand stand at the rodeo arena are reserved for this year’s Cowboy Reunion. Advance reservations are available at Stamford drug stores. Reserved seats cost 50 cents while non reserved grandstand seats are 25 cents. Box seats are available at the same price.

Rodeo Arena Stamford

Cled Wallace To Open Revival in Lueders Church

Georgetown logician writer and preacher Cled Wallace will open a revival at the Church of Christ in Lueders on Friday, June 28. He previously conducted a two week meeting for Stamford Church of Christ in March and is well known in the area.

Cled Wallace Georgetown Church of Christ In Lueders Wallace Stamford

Program For Senior B Y P U

The Senior B Y P U studies Christian Youth Building a New World under Frances Benson. First discussion A New Person by Mary Gregory, A New Community by Annie Dewees, A New Nation by Richard Velez, A New World by Trene Dewees, with a special program arranged.

B.Y.P.U Frances Benson Mary Gregory Annie Dewees Richard Velez Trene Dewees

Central Presbyterian Church Congregational Meeting Scheduled

Central Presbyterian Church calls a congregational meeting for Sunday at 9 45 a m preceding Sunday School. A matter of great importance to the entire church will be presented and every member is urged to attend. Committee on pulpit supply.

Central Presbyterian Church

Newbury Couple Divorced After 20 Year Silence

A divorce was granted to Mrs. Genevieve Drevitson of Newbury New Hampshire after she testified that she and her husband Carl had not spoken to each other for twenty years.

Genevieve Drevitson Newbury, N. H Carl

Court oath sparks odd vow from Frank Brassford

Frank Brassford of Upper Markboro Maryland sought to bolster truthfulness in court by offering to raise both hands stand on his head and raise his feet as an oath pledge.

Frank Brassford Upper Markboro, Md

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FBI James Oliver Curwood Ken Maynard Kermit Maynard Wheeler and Woolsey Kentucky Kernels Call of the Savage T'S Buck Jones Silver Creek WED A. Herbert Wilcox Buchanan Damita Wally Wales Silver King Lonnie Hale Jessie Matthews Du.y Lueders Is United St. Paul’s Church Nazarene Church General Assembly B.Y. P.U First Baptist Church Laverne McClellan Carroll Bailey Thelma Thorpe Nnne Dewees Alice Coy Nalley Kinney’s Billy J. Bryant L. Schwarz & Co
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