Story Chapter I Preparing to close her pens for winter
Anne Vincent a middle aged widow agrees to tell her adopted daughter Rachel about her real mother Elinor Malloy an eighteen year old who deserted her husband and died in the war. Elinor later married Peter Cayne and had a son. Anne withholds harsh details about Elinor.
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Rance
Anne Vincent
Rachel
Anne
Elinor Malloy
Achel
Elinor
Peter Cayne
New York
Real mother mystery stirs a quiet town kinship tale
The passage follows two characters named Bob and Rachel as they discuss buried truths about biological origins and family ties. Rachel wrestles with being ignored and questions of identity while planning a fishing trip and dealing with Ada’s illness and packing chores.
Town librarian Adopts carpentry as side work
In a heated exchange, Bob defends his dual role as town librarian and part time carpenter while Rachel questions his choices. The two banter about staying in town and the program’s flaws as tension rises between them.
Two Stamford Women Complimented at Shower
The Church of Christ ladies hosted a Monday afternoon event at Mrs. Alfred Lieb's home to honor Mrs. B F Moore, a recent bride, with a miscellaneous shower and to bid farewell to Miss Katherine Lee bound for California. Guests enjoyed games and served sandwiches, salad, wafers, and iced tea.
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Stamford
Church of Christ
Alfred Lieb
B. F. Moore
Katherine Lee
California
R. O. Stafford
Hawley
B. C. Bennett
L. L. Loop
R. P. Beaver
W. M. Carlton
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Schaefer
Mrs J S Sloan hosted a Saturday birthday party for Mrs F J Schaefer with a decorated lawn, games of eighty four, and cake and punch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Schaefer, Mr and Mrs E E Kirkpatrick of Haskell, Mr and Mrs N Linam, Mr and Mrs Vestus Bunkley, Mr and Mrs Marvin Cobb, Mr and Mrs L P Hepler, Mr and Mrs E J Boedeker, and Mr and Mrs W C Pratt. Mrs Kirkpatrick and Mrs Linam are Schaefer’s daughters.
Secretary of State Will Attend Reunion
Ed Clark secretary of state will be among distinguished visitors at the Reunion. He will accompany Governor Alfred here Friday. Clark has attended the Reunion in former years while serving as the governor's secretary.
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Ed Clark
Alfred
Clark
Mrs. R. D. Moore of Hamlin Dies
Mrs. R D Moore of Hamlin died Friday after a week of illness from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hamlin Church of Christ with ministers Woodie Holden Horace W Busby and G S Hardy. She helped found Hamlin and lived there since 1907. Survivors include three daughters two sons eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial was at Pruceville near her husband’s grave.
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R. D Moore
Hamlin
Ju. M. Hardy
Hamlin Church
Moore
Ohio
Mayfield
Hardy
C. S. Carver
Hillsboro
Fred B. Moore
Dick Moore
Stamford
Booster Trips Finish Friday Stamford Texas Tour
The Stamford booster caravan of about 35 people traveled 275 miles through Hamlin Roby Rotan Clairemont Post and more ending in Anson. David Bennett led talks with Mayor R C Thomas joining at Merkel. Blue Ribbon Melody provided music as Abilene welcomed them with Coca Cola refreshments and a brief program.
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Stamford
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Hamlin
Roby
Rotan
Clairemont
Post
Hermleigh
Snyder
Roscoe
Sweetwater
Trent
Merkel
Tye
Abilene
Hawsley
Anson
David Bennett
R. C.thomas
Blue Ribbon Melody Boys
Boosters
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Coca Cola
Special writer arrives to cover Stamford Reunion
Mrs. Nedra Jenkins special correspondent for the Fort Worth Star Telegram arrives in Stamford to cover the Reunion. She will stay through Saturday and works from the Coody ranch between Haskell and Thorckmorton with her uncle J. R. Coody Jr. and wife. Frank Reeves will also be here for the Star Telegram.
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Nedra Jenkins
Fort Worth
Excused as Witness to Attend Texas Cowboy Reunion
E. P. Taylor a pioneer cowboy from Paris Tennessee had planned to travel to the Texas Cowboy Reunion but was ordered to Chicago to testify in a railway case. Judge Coombes prompted officials to allow him to return to Texas for the reunion.
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E. P. Taylor
Paris
Tenn
Chicago
Taylor
Co. E. Coombes
Texas
Business Houses To Close Monday In Stamford
Stamford business houses plan to close on Monday July 5, a legal holiday. R C Thomas secretary of the retail merchants association said some leading establishments already notified closure and he expected the town to shut down for the day. Nearby towns were expected to observe the holiday as well.
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Stamford
R. C. Thomas
Retail Merchants Association
Presbyterian Park rally unites Intermediate youths across towns
A district rally for Intermediate age Presbyterians gathered at Buffalo Gap Park last Thursday with delegations from Abilene Albany Snyder Stamford Ballinger Merkel E. Sweden and Santa Anna. The day featured inspirational services leader conferences directed recreation swimming and fellowship. Plans for a three day intermediate camp next year were set with Rev CC Ward of Ballinger named chair of the Camp Committee.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian Park
Buffalo Gap
Abilene
Albany
Snyder
Stamford
Ballinger
Merkel
E. Sweden
Santa Anna
CC. H. Ward
Mildred Davis
Jeanne Braun
Presbyterian Church
Jud Fuqua
Wm. F. Rogan
Billy
Roan
Bettis Niece Dies. Mrs. Carl Stephens Is Claimed
Mrs. Marie Bettis Stephens 20 of Weinert and Stamford native died at the family home Tuesday at 4 55 a m A funeral was held Wednesday at 9 a m with Rev W A Davenport and Rev I J Duff presiding and burial followed at Walnut Springs Kinney Funeral Home overland transport to the city Survivors include her husband Mr Stephens parents Mr and Mrs H R Bettis and a brother Jack Bettis all of Weinert She was born March 14 1917 in Weinert and was a Methodist community member
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Carl Stephens
Marie Bettia
Nice
P. R. Bettis
Stamford
Weinert
W. A. Davenport
I. J. Duff
Kinney
Walnut Springs
Stephens
Welnert
Mr. Stephens
Methodist Church
H.R. Bettis
Jack Bettis
Government Provides Grasshopper Poison Distribution
Government furnished poison for grasshoppers available at the county agent's office in Anson. R H Maxwell, county agent, notified Mrs Stephen Bennett secretary of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Jones county farmers needing the poison may call for it.
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Anson
R. H. Maxwell
Stephen Bennett
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Jones County
Five Additions to Baptist Church Sunday
Five new members joined the Baptist Church last Sunday under Pastor Rev. H B Hinson. Crowds attended all services and one man was saved after a jail visit following the Sunshine program on KRBC. Regular services are planned for next Sunday. J A Hilscher Home Burns in Bunker Hill community. family away in Austin. insured for about $1000.
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Baptist Church
Hinson
Mr. Hinson
Abilene Jail
KRBC
John
Thomas Lindsey
New Hope
J. A. Hilscher
Bunker Hill
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grows With Major Improvements
The Texas Cowboy Reunion marks its eighth anniversary with a $10 000 improvement program boosting seating to 14 000 and a two story pavilion for ticket offices, exhibits, and dances. A new Hechting lighting system promises shadow free illumination and a tunnel eases stock removal for smoother performances.
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Madison Square Garden
A. Largent
Destone
New Horse Barns Add 44 Stalls and Sponsor Pens
The project adds two new barns with 44 stalls available for sponsors or cowboys seeking special horse quarters. New pens will house sponsors' horses and a small lake sits behind the barns, enhancing the facility.
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Barnes
Crosbyton Couple Injured in Wreck
Mrs. R. W. Newman, 57, of Crosbyton, sustained a severely lacerated forehead and other injuries when her car struck a freight car at a railway crossing west of Sagerton Saturday night. Her husband received a hurt hand. Kinney ambulance transported them to Stamford Sanitarium for treatment.
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R. W. Newman
Crosbyton
Sagerton
Kinney
Stamford Sanitarium
Mr. Newman
Erratic Driving Behind Stamford Accident Involving Newmans
Mr Newman described swerving to avoid a car in a crash that injured him, his wife, and their daughter during a route to Old Glory. The Grosbytoon family, including Leonard Davis and Serge, were en route to visit a farm when the collision occurred near Stamford last night.
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Serge
Leonard Davis
Serbees
Stamford
Suburban ad item about Lumber Yard and subscription
A clipped advertisement fragment mentions Shamburger Lumber and a CLD label with a prompt to subscribe to The Aapeen. The readable text is incomplete and lacks concrete event details. It references building supplies and periodical subscription without clear entities or dates.
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WNU Service
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France
Tion
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Ada
Lowell Smith
Etta Bridges
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W. E. Bizzell
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J. D
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J. C. Wilson
Chean
New Electrolux
Duke Appliance Company
Frontier Fiesta
Casa Manana
Yates Drug Store
Ben Farris
Brook Mays & CO
Reliable Piano House
Dallas
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Howe Furniture Co
D Shamburger Lumber Co
R. D. Moore
Warner Baxter
Elizabeth Allan
Wallace Berry
Twentieth Century-Fox
the Grand
Pala
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Reunion
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Ida Lupino
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Clarence E. Mulford
Mgr UK
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Edgar Kennedy
Reel Comedy and News
Shamburger Lumber
Cowboys, Oldtimers & Visitors
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Jack Oakie
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Wear
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Ray Corrigan In
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Spain
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Madrid
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