Ellen Smith Circle Highlights St John’s History at Church
Mrs J H Rutherford presented an illustrated history of St John’s Methodist Church with building details pastors and notable personal items The meeting reviewed a report from Madras India stressing unity among Christians Mrs W R Keeton discussed Homeland Harvest and current Christian challenges The July meeting is July 8 with a cancellation next week for Texas Cowboy Reunion
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Ellen Smith
St. John’s Methodist Church
J. H. Rutherford
Rutherford
Billy Bryant
Madras
India
W. R. Keeton
Petroleum prices drop from forty to near one dollar
A historical note recalls petroleum once sold for about 40 dollars per barrel, contrasting with current national averages near 1 dollar. The stark shift highlights dramatic changes in energy markets and cost of living across the nation.
Cowboy Band to Play for Stamford Reunion
The Hardin-Simmon University Cowboy Band selected as official band for the Texas Cowboy Reunion will stay in Stamford throughout the event performing for parades and rodeo shows, reflecting Southwest spirit.
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Stamford
Hardin-Simmon University Cowboy Band
Texas Cowboy
Abilene
Stamford Residents Gather For Weekend Visits
Local列 residents, including Mr. Andy Jones and Mrs. Willie Hardy with family, spent Sunday with friends and relatives across Stamford and nearby towns. Visitors from De Leon Abilene and Midland joined in greetings and extended family time. The feature film The Ghost Breakers drew praise for its mix of chills and humor with Bob Hope in a new spin on ghost comedy.
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Willie Hardy
Cilen
Royce
Travis
Thomas
Lou Ella
Stamford
Mee
Dave Glenn
Ashel
Royce Hardy
Ashel Glenn
Sara Smith
DeLeon
Fennie Williams
M. Lou Jean
Fy Smith
de Leon
Tessa Woody
Lora Mae McKennon
Abilene
Bernadell Bush
R. C. Bush
Don Logan
Jimmy Don
Midland
Wallace Spencer
Barbara Jo
Wink
B. P. Davenport Jr
Happy
C. C. Copenhaver
Erwin Bowen
Betty Lawell
Rotan
C. P. Amerson
Corpus Christi
Barbara Allen
North Carolina
Irma Lee Raley
C. S. Cox
Little Wynona Mae Dandinac
Paulette
Cuba
Paul Lukas
Richard Carlson
Willie Best
Bob Howe
Anthony Quinn
Pedro de Cordoba
Tom Dugan
Virginia Brissac
Nobel Johnson
Paul Fix
Bob Hope
Cowboy Band Tops Reunion Celebration in Stamford
The Stamford reunion features Forrest Gambill on trumpet and Lester Morton of Hamlin as vocal soloist under Marion B. McClure. The Cowboy Band, famed for cowboy regalia, has traveled over 300000 miles since 1932 and will appear for the fifth time at the reunion amid nationwide praise from Amon G. Carter. Texas hosts the world’s largest oil well and field.
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Mances
Stamford
Forrest Gambill
Lester Morton
Hamlin
Marion B. McClure
West
Europe
Cowboy Band
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
HSU
Obituary and community notes from a Texas Baptist church
A notice of Mrs. George W. Rivers's death and funeral at the First Baptist church, with Kinney's Funeral Home handling burial at Fairview cemetery. Rev. C. S. Cox and others led services, pallbearers named, survivors listed, and multiple local residents noted in weekly social and visit reports across Stamford and surrounding towns.
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The
Baptist Church
C. S. Cox
Abilene
Clarence Secrest
George Rivers
Lubbock
Rivers
J. L. Roden
John
Ellinsville
McCorker
Mark Allen
Ed Allen
Harvey Allen
Clara Johnson
Amarillo
J. H. Rivers
Paul Galey
Clyde Pritchard
Andy Jones
Stamford
S. A. Gibson, Jr
Jack and
Wayne
Cor
Nita
Truitt Gibson
Ogle Johns
Arlie Arnold
Shallowater
Robert Gibson
Sam Baize
Jerry Ann and Spencer
Lester Baize
Mose Jones
New Mexico
Grover Beakley
Grover, Jr
Lillian Gail Baize
Winchell
B. R. Baize
J. H. Potter
Roger Potter
Ft. Worth
M. O. Pritchard
Wren Jackson
Hamlin
Sebie Reid
Tillman Caldwell
Mr. Roden
Jesus
Novel
Lester
Bentley
Andie Baize
C. P. Amerson
Ed Ashburn
Ben Ashburn
E. &. Link
Walter Osment
John Braswell
Grace Davenport
Arlene Morgan
Mattie Braswell
Hollis Baize
Evelyn Harris
Beatrice Link
Mildred Baize
Corene Glenn
Irene Ashburn
Kathrine Cox
Ruth Carlton
Milburn
George W. Jr
Pauline
Minnie Blanche
Mavis McLemore
Helen Pritchard
Minnie Blanche Rivers
Mary Nell Osment
H. M. Phillips, Jr
Near
Arnold Glenn
Linda
Ghost Breakers at Grand Theatre with Hope and Goddard
Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard star in The Ghost Breakers a Paramount mystery comedy at the Grand Theatre Wednesday and Thursday. George Marshall directs from Walter DeLeon screenplay with Hope ad libbing over a host of uncanny happenings and stylish costumes.
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Paulette Goddard
Bob Hope
Grand Theatre
Paramount
George Marshall
Walter DeLeon
Let 'er Buck Cowboy Bargains Refresh Grand Stand Spirit
A local furniture retailer touts soft home comforts with rockers beds and other bargains. The sales pitch emphasizes comfort away from the arena while spotlighting current discounts on furniture pieces.
Texas Oil Lead Grows in 1939 Output
Texas produced more than twice as much oil as California in 1939, keeping the Lone Star State as the top U.S. producer. California remained the second largest oil state, with overall national output shaping industry trends.
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Texas
California
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Little Maestro
B. Yates Drug Store
Miss Goddard
Hope
Tuxedo
HOWDY
Rodeo
Lastex
Hawai
Ian Designs
Taffeta and
Marqui
Strauss Dry Goods CO
Lock and Key Service
McClellan’s Auto
Ferguson
Gray Brothers City Grocery & Market
PITT
Barrow Furniture Co
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