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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1944

Page

4

Local Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Moves

Odessa weekend visits feature Mrs. W C Carlton and Mrs. Walter Moment plus Fred. Stovall family travel to Sterling City. Seymour’s Marion Meads visits Booby Derr Bush. Braswell home hosts multiple area guests from Stamford Abilene Amarillo Stanton Hamlin Dallas and more. Move to Stamford notes end with Eldred Link returning home soon after four and a half years overseas.

W. C. Carlton Walter Fred Odessa Virgil Bush Stovall Jackie Sterling City Marion Lee Meads Seymour Booby Derr Bush Braswells J. H. Braswell Andy Jones Mose Jones Stamford R. D. Jones Anson Monroe Etheridge Amarillo J. T. Mimms Stanton Walter Tubbs la Zell Jimmy Net Garland Pore Abilene J. C. Harwell Priscilla Jim Karal French Bill Townsend Joe Carlton Robert Hoote Lester Baize Coyt Smith Sarah Smith Hamlin Mona Ruth Marvel Lois Newland Dallas Joan French Judy Sarah Lou Carlton Priscilla Harwell Ruby Ann Dit Hoote Lasley Tyrone Townsend Ronnie Covt Arland Smith Lanny Brandt Baize Jimmy French Harlin Park Edwin Pritchard Air Corns Baton Rouge Dennis Brooks M P D. Harwell Walter Grimm Harwell Georgia W. Middlebrook Hendricks Memorial I. C. Rutherford FE. E. Link Eldred

Shipp’s U S G Foot Lotion Guaranteed

Try Shipp's U S G Foot Lotion guaranteed. Available at all drug stores or send 35 cents to Shipp's Drug Store Lucders Texas.

Shipp Shipp’s Drug Store Lucders Texas AYDS Bunkley Drug Store

Sewing Club Meets With Mrs Henry Cook Last Week

The Needle and Thimble club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Cook. After handwork, sandwiches cake and lemonade were served. Members present included Mrs C E Coombes Mrs W H Plant Harry Johnson J E Massey E R Clark Roscoe Hood and the hostess. Guests were Mrs Wallace Tosh of Monahans Mrs A J Hardy Mrs L hk Wise and N J Coker.

Needle and Thimble Club Henry Cook Mmes C. E. Coombes W. H. Plant Harry Johnson J. E. Massey E. R. Clark Roscoe Hood

Picnic Supper at Harmon Park by Wesleyan Guild

The Wesleyan Guild met Monday at Harmon Park for a picnic supper. Miss Margaret Crockett led the devotional and Miss Nell White presided over a business session. The group scheduled a July 24 gathering at the swimming pool with ice cream supper. Attendees included Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Haynie, Cecil Gregory, and several Misses.

Wesleyan Guild Harmon Park Margaret Crockett Nell White Mmes 0. P. Clark R. L. Haynie Cecil Gregory Stella Doak Emogene Young Enid Young LaRue Gage Norma York Sarah Keith Clark

Sue Raley Honored On Her First Birthday Anniversary

Sue Raley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Raley was honored on her first birthday Saturday June 24. Guests included Betty Jo Westfall Nita Gayle Kirkpatrick Janet Terry Patricia Holcomb Betty Ross Marshall Patricia and Tommy Massey Barbara Ann and Wayne Kirkpatrick Patsy Jean Singletary Alfred and Keith Dobbins Nell Hanson and many adults. Adults listed were Mmes. Curtis Terry A W Dobbins Ray Holcomb Hubert Westfall Frank Kirkpatrick Marvin Massey Adrian Marshall and Sue's grandmother Mrs A W Hansen and her aunt Miss Ruby Hansen.

Sue Raley Rupert Raley Betty Jo Westfall Nita Gayle Kirkpatrick Janet Terry Patricia Holcomb Betty Ross Marshall Patricia Tommy Massey Barbara Ann Wayne Kirkpatrick Patsy Jean Singletary Alfred Keith Dobbins Nell Hanson Mmes Curtis Terry A. W. Dobbins Ray Holcomb Hubert Westfall Frank Kirkpatrick Marvin Massey Adrian Marshall Sue A. W. Hansen Ruby H Hiansen

Wallpaper and Canvas at C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

The note lists wallpaper and canvas items available from C. D Shamburger Lumber Co with a reference to a 46 tie quantity or model, indicating stock or catalog listing.

Meet the People Opens Sunday at State Theatre

Lucille Ball and Dick Powell headline a two day State Theatre musical opening Sunday. Ball plays a Broadway star who bonds with Powell, a shipyard riveter and hidden playwright. He drafts a play she helps bring to Broadway, sparking romance amid labor setting and headlines.

Lucille Ball Dick Powell State Theatre Miss Ball Powell Lucille Romance M-G-M

See Here Private Hargrove at State Theatre This Week

M G M presents the movie version of See Here Private Hargrove opening at the State Theatre for a three day engagement starting Tuesday July 4. Robert Walker stars as Private Hargrove with Keenan Wynn as Private Mulvehill in this Army life comedy.

M-G-M Hargrove Robert Walker Immediate Reclaim Bataan Private Hargrove Keenan Wynn Private Mulvehill Mulvehill Walker

Make Your Own Bed opens at Grand Theatre

Warner Bros. comedy Make Your Own Bed starring Jac Carson Jane Wymann and Irene Manning debuts Tuesday at the Grand Theatre. The light farce uses wartime domestic shortages for comic effect, with Carson as a would be detective in a chaotic caper and Manning features in a surprising role.

Warner Bros Jac Carson Jane Wymann Irene Manning Grand Theatre Jack Carson Jerry Curtis Jane Wymen Susan

Mrs. J. N. Capps Honored at June Shower by Friends

Mrs. J. N. Capps formerly Pearla Orr was honored at a June 19 shower at Mrs. J. M. Alexander’s home. Forty six guests registered while Mrs. Moore welcomed them and Mrs. Smith oversaw the punch table. Red white and blue decor featured ship favors labeled U.S.S Ranger and Pearla and Jimmie.

J. N. Capps Pearla Orr J. M. Alexander J. B. Smith C. E. Carlton Julia Miller J. W. Rye W. P. Moore W. F. Bagby Moore Mrs. Smith United States U.S.S. Ranger Pearla Jimmie P. D. Lambeth George Shaver

Otis Miller for County Judge

Stamford native Otis Miller, a Stamford High School and Baylor alumnus with UT Austin degrees, ran for county judge after 16 years in law. He doubled as county attorney and district attorney, cut Jones County taxes, led road bond shifts, led state judges association, and served in World War I and the American Legion.

Stamford Stamford High School Stamford College University of Texas Baylor University University of Wisconsin Jones County County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas American Legion

Otis Miller Urges Vote and Influence in County Office

A political endorsement letter from Otis Miller appeals for public support in county judge elections. The message stresses civic duty and asks voters to cast ballots in favor of Miller’s preferred candidates, urging active participation and influence in local government.

Otis Miller

Notice of Authority to Lease Oil and Gas Lands

A minor estate in Jones County Texas seeks authority to lease oil and gas rights. On June 26 1944 the applicant filed with the County Judge of Jones County an application to authorize two leases to W J Weaver as lessee. The land includes an undivided one half interest in 160.66 acres spanning Jones and Shackelford counties.

Dorsie Bell Jamar Jones County Texas W. J. Weaver Seid Minor Jones and Shackelford

Guardian seeks interest in land in Jones County

Manuel Koch as guardian for minor Dorsie Bell Jamar petitions for two undivided interests in land in Jones County Texas. One tenth interest in 160 acres in Southeast Quarter of Survey 23 and a second led by H T and B R R Co in Northwest 4 of Survey 28. Court hearing set July 10 1944 in county courthouse.

Texas S. W A. D Manuel Koch Dorsie Bell Jamar

Wallpaper and Canvas promotion by C. L. Shamburger Lumber Co

The notice highlights wallpaper and canvas products offered by C. L. Shamburger Lumber Co. It lists 46-tfe as a catalog or stock reference and places emphasis on home finishing materials.

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Tuxedo Walling Lubbock Dallas Neil Nita Grace Doris Marie Bostick Rotan Clarence Edington Cross Plains J.C. Harwell Marvellois Newland Bill Maddox Stamford Sanitarium Young Bill E. E. Meads Lloyd Fielder Vernon Routen Goree Doyle McKennon Sewing Club Guild C. D Shamburger Lumber Co Farmers’ Produce Stamford Poultry & Egg Lindsey Produce Wilson & Company Sunny Boy Eager Feed Store Albert B Red) Davis Marin City Calif J. W. L. Davis Howard Kilpatrick Earl Berg Sgt John Blocker Martha J. F. Griggs, Jr Pol. Adv Co. J Bill) Armstrong Sam Crawford Rufus A. Fuqua Bill Dunwody Charlie Hollis Oma Spraberry Burt Dean Gus Dixon William B. Teague J. F. Lindsey J. E Emmett) Robinson Gilbert Smith G. J. Bates Congress Bob Wagstaff Clyde Garrett J. H. Jackson D. Shamburger Lumber CO Wallace Beery Anne Gwynne David Bruce Jerome Cowan Bobby Brooks Louise Beavers Ide Sawyer Ella Mae Morse Gal Dixie Rod Cameron Tom Tyler Fuzzy Knight Metro France Normandy Tucille Dick Ball Powell Wa Virginia O'Brien Bert Lahr Rags Ragland June Allyson Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra Spike Jones and His City Slickers Ropert T. E. Hendrick Wichita Falls Stella Williams Vernon George Corse Mr. Corse Corse Vernon Flying Flying School Boeing Seattle Washington C. L. Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe Ema
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