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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

13

Wednesday Midweek Service Invitation

The notice invites readers to attend a Wednesday evening service at 8 o'clock. It extends a cordial invitation to participate in the midweek religious gathering.

Democratic Candidates Declare for Office in July and August

The article notes several individuals announcing their candidacies for offices, pending party actions in July and August. It lists names and positions while signaling ongoing Democratic party procedures and eligibility considerations.

Chuck Wagons to Camp at Reunion Weekend Grows

Several early chuck wagons plan to arrive in the chuck wagon area at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds ahead of opening. At least two new wagons join the slate, including the John Davos wagon from Throckmorton. Last year’s participants return, with wagons from S.M.S Throckmorton ranch and others. Grady Bowdry chairs the wagons committee. C. F. Upshaw leads the pioneer wagon group.

John Davos Throckmorton S.M.S Throckmorton Ranch Guthrie Reynolds Land and Cattle Company Kent County Matador Land and Cattle Company Matador Robinson Palo Pinto Wichita Falls Ganz John Mackenzie R. L. Moore George Humphreys Grady Bowdry C. F. Upshaw

Personal Notes Show Texas Cow Boy Reunion Guests

Miss Perry Lee Smith and friends from San Angelo plan a Texas Cow boy Reunion visit next week. They will stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith and join her brother Tom Smith, his wife and children Judy and Johnny of Chicago. J. T. W. Brown and Mrs. Brown host Mrs. Ruth Matthews and Billy Ann, plus uncle Joe Gist of El Reno Oklahoma. The Matthews tripbus overturned near Oklahoma City, killing one passenger. Mrs. Frank Griffies of Dallas and her nephew visited last weekend. Orie Lee Bland brought her sister Mrs. B. H. Connally and Nanta Faye Connally here, joined by Donald Paige Connally from Spur.

Perry Lee Smith San Angelo Perry Smith Tom Smith Judy Johnny Chicago Ill J. T. W. Brown Brown Ruth Matthews Billy Ann Joe Gist el Reno Oklahoma Matthews Oklahoma City Frank Griffies Dallas Miss French Brown Stamford Sanitarium Orie Lee Bland Sweetwater B. H. Connally Nanta Faye Donald Paige Connally Spur Rebecca Ann Clovis N. M Charlie Helmer Stamford Raymond Tonrey Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene George Heinz Parker Arizona J. P. Johnson Johnson E. R. Smyth Ellen Eileen Everett Ray Anna Eastland East Texas J. A. Cobb H. M. Smith Sandra Grace Amarillo George Vaughn Henry Lieb Mareverit Lieb Sparks George Fickle Bruno Fickle Clements Josephine Cisco Jim Evetts W. R. Latimer Alamosa Colorado Fred Smith Ingram Smith Daniels & Wharton Albany

Local visits and camp news fill Li erwald area paper

Mrs Loraine Folly and daughter Frances of Dallas visited sister Mrs George Zachary and Mr Zachary and will depart Friday. Wilson Mason visited his mother and brother in Sweetwater Sunday. Numerous area residents attended the Baptist Encampment with Rev J Henry Littleton presiding and newcomers noting improvements including cabins and a hospital building. A long list of local families and visitors from Abilene Floydada Coleman Boyd Chapel and other towns are recorded with travel and hosting notes.

Loraine Folly Frances Dallas Baptist J. Henry Littleton Abilene E. F. Lyons Dick O’brien Stamford Hardin-Simmons Uni Rsity Dee Lambert Cora Carter N. Smith Coleman W. Kk. Jamerson Jones County Boyd Chapel Sun Clifford Yeager Post Oak School Old Rugged Cross Gwen Nell Latimer Elynor Gwyn Sparks Olivia Ina Bel Latimer Eileen Smyth Maxine Wanda Faye Mims John Tom Vickers Howard Mims R. Dunlap Helen Floydada Rev W. M. Caldwell Ine C. B. Cox Frank Gamblin Peggy Dell Beaumont Arthur Fitzgerald Burt Johnson Throckmorton Ee Fe Johnson Edwin Helmer

Stamford Area Personal Notes Across Texas Trips

A stream of visiting relatives and local travel fills Stamford life. Ruth Ann Shelton stays with Vernon relatives as cousin Vandal Jean O Ste en joins for the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Others visit Denton, Brady, Lamesa, Abilene, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and various Texas cities during June.

Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion Ruth Ann Shelton R. C. Shelton Vernon Vandal Jean O’steen

Reunion Guests Gather Across Towns for Visit

Caugher Mrs Don Sadler and daughter Martha Kay will spend two weeks here. Mr and Mrs J D Shackelford host Mrs Shackelford’s niece Miss Mary Earl Harris and Mrs Hull from Greenville. Earl Loop of Houston and nephews Mack and Jack Clay join family guests. Wrevon Wright of Seymour visits Patricia Flemins. Mr and Mrs H C Michael host grandparents Mr and Mrs G S Potts of Plainview. Mrs Howard Gafford and son Bob from Alice visit Janie Lou Guffin and Stella Doak. Mrs S L Ridgeway Abilene and Mrs John Mugg Oklahoma City visit Humphrey family Thursday.

Caugher Don Sadler Daugher Martha Kay J. D. Shackelford Earl Loop Houston Mack Jack Clay Harriet McDougle Abilene Howard Gafford Bob of Alice Mrs. Gafford Janie Lou Guffin Stella Doak S. L. Ridgeway John Mugg Oklahoma City A. C. Humphrey

Legion Auxiliary Seeks Used Clothes For Needy

American Legion Auxiliary under president Mrs. Lee R. Williams calls for usable clothing especially boys wear. A box to be sent to William Beaumont hospital El Paso includes games and small luxuries as part of the treasure chest. The group met Monday night with reports on child welfare and plans for summer. meetings are on the first and third Mondays.

American Legion Auxiliary Lee R. Williams William Beaumont Hospital el Paso

Golf Tournament Extended for Week

The women's contest between the reds and blues will run an extra week with Mrs. Arnold Douthit leading one side and Mrs. George Zachary leading the other.

Reds Blues Arnold Douthit George Zachary

Stamford Golfers Best Albany Team In Inter City Meet

Stamford golfers defeated Albany in an inter city match at Stamford Country Club winning 14 matches while Albany won fewer. The meet showcased local talents with Stamford securing the overall edge in this early season event.

Stamford Golfers Albany Stamford Stamford Country Club Albany Wa

Stamford Residents Receive $76,000 Life Insurance Payouts

Stamford residents received $76,000 in cash life insurance payments in 1939, about $18.55 per person, per Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. The National Underwriter lists total Stamford payments to policyholders and beneficiaries at $76,000. Lincoln's Arthur F. Hall notes life insurance as a national economic bulwark. State life payments in 1939 reached $73,400.

Stamford Lincoln National Life Insurance Company Fort Wayne Indiana Arthur F. Hall Lincoln National Life United States America

Presbyterian youths to present music at Sunday service

A delegation from the Presbyterian Young People's Conference at Buffalo Gap will perform music and special numbers during the morning service. Stamford attendees will present a program at a later date. Pastor Rogan will preach at 8 PM in the final sermon of the series God So Loved That He Gave.

Central Presbyterian Wm. F. Rogan Presbyterian Young People’s Conference Buffalo Gap Stamford Youngs

Calls for Young Men To Enlist in Army

All eligible young men are urged to go to the nearest recruiting office and enlist in the United States army without delay, according to word received Wednesday from Major General H. J. Brees, commander of the United States army.

Uni States Army F. E. Hudson H. J. Brees United States Army

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