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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1941

Page

5

Lueders Community News Highlights Activities

The Lueders area reports a busy week with Girl Scout meeting at Mrs. Clyde Haden's home and a gift party for Ji Lford Walls hosted by Mrs. Paul Hamilton and Mrs. L L Walker. Church repairs progress at the Baptist and Church of Christ, plus social gatherings include the Get-To-Gether Club and Bible Class meetings.

Clyde Haden Modell Evetts Mary Frances Diggs Opal Modgling Doris Jean Seth Donna Lee O'Dell June Walls Gwendolyn Gay Shipp Mildred Jane Rushing Edna Tipton Mary Louise McDuff Bobby Jane Webb Velma Terry Houston C. A. Terry Terry J. A. Fleming Lloyd Walls Miller Ernest Weeks Little Son Albany John Griffith Abilene Oscar Matlock Mr. Matlock Charlie Lambert Floyd Sheriar Ronald W. E. Graham Leon Counts Mae Dodgen Ralph Herrick Mae Stifflemire W. C. Parker Roby Davis Redford Felts Jack Felts Burkburnett and Holliday Jane J. K. Miller Thomas Murry Lee Dillard Erocet Wes Silas Verbel Alva Dillard L. C Counts Elvie Smith Underwood

Rockdale Birthday Party and Community News

Mary Von Cobb celebrated her seventh birthday with a sleepover hosted by her mother Mrs. Von Cobb. Guests included Helen McLeod Betty Fox Ann and Janet Harrison. A cake with seven candles marked dessert time and games followed. Many local residents visited, attended church, or traveled to nearby towns for family and social events. The area faced heavy rain causing school bus delays and road damage while local teams and events continued.

Mary von Cobb Mrs. von Cobb Helen McLeod Betty Fox Ann Janet Harrison Mary von Jean Lydia Ellen Cobb Hester Rockdale Baptist Church Miss LaVeda Ivy Miss Duff E. P. Bunkley Tom Bunkley Stamford Bunkley Ranch V. F. Bunkley Burl Bunkley McCaulley Lueders Jean Cobb Randolph Middleton Ruby Fox Doyle Gillespie E. T. Reyes E. D. Williams Hamlin Gentry Middleton von Cobb Douglas Harrison Pearleta Ivy John M. Ivy Merkel Martha Helen Williams Melba Anderson

Women Golfers in Monthly Luncheon at Stamford Club

A new ringer tournament opened at Stamford Country Club during the March luncheon attended by over 30 women. Hostesses Mrs. Arnold Douthit and Mrs. George Zachary presided as Shanty Hogan awarded Mrs. Lloyd Browne a trophy from a recent event. Nancy Ruth Harrison read on the trials of a woman golfer and a blind bogey tie for first between Mrs. E. P. Bunkley and Mrs. Lee Walker occurred amid a patriotic table setting. The attendees included a long list of club members and guests.

Stamford Country Club Arnold Douthit George Zachary Nancy Ruth Harrison Shanty Hogan Lloyd Browne E. P. Bunkley Lee Walker

Cobb and Rockdale Communities Improve Telephone Line

Residents of Cobb and Rockdale working on a new telephone line after upgrading from Stamford line four. Work wrapped Wednesday and they expect better service. Doris Bunkley a Lueders senior will travel to Anson Wednesday for a typing contest. Jean Cobb chosen from second year home economics to Spur contest. Mr and Mrs E D Williams visited Haskell on Monday.

Cobb Rockdale Stamford Doris Bunkley Lueders School Anson Jean Cobb Spur E. D. Williams Haskell

Week of Prayer Observed by W M U at First Baptist Church

The W M U of First Baptist Church held the annual Week of Prayer for Home Missions with services on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The program featured talks and devotions led by Mrs. George Smith, Rev. Dick O’Brien, and others, with singing by Mrs. H C Michael and special numbers. Sunbeams meet Monday at 3 15 p m and W M A circles hold Bible study next Monday in several homes.

W.M.U The First Baptist Church Southland Christ George Smith Dick O’brien C. R. Sims Georgia Thornton Coy Upshaw H. C. Michael Lilias Penick Dick O'Brien J. H. Weldon Upshaw Michael W.M.A Ruth Ford A. J. Smith, Jr Cynthia Miller C. M. Lester Anna W. E. Swanson Floy Hawkins Laura Groner T. R. Tinsley Elkin Lockett W. C. Cannon Sunbeams First Baptist Stamford Training Union

Anson and East Campbell Streets Encounter Event

A report notes an incident on Anson and East Campbell streets on Sunday March 9 at 10 o'clock. Police or witnesses are not described in the fragment.

Anson and East Campbell Streets

Presbyterian Sunday School and March Services Schedule

Central Presbyterian will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. There will be no church services on March 9. Dr. George W. Fender of Arlington, Texas, a representative of the National Board of the Presbyterian Church, will preach on March 16.

Central Presbyterian George W. Fender Arlington Texas National Board of the Presbyterian Church

Victory Unit First Baptist Church Event

The Victory Unit of the First Baptist Church announces a program titled Learning to Live From the Master Teacher to be held on March 9, 1941 at 6 30 p m This church event invites members and the community to join the hour long lesson and discussion led by church educators.

Victory Unit First Baptist Church

Christ Reveals the Meaning of Life Bible Class

Leader Mrs. Howard Spencer presented "Christ Reveals the Meaning of Life" while Mrs. J. E. Bounds spoke on "Christ Shows the True Goal of Life" and Mrs. George Campbell discussed "Christ Shows How to Make Life Worth Living" at the meeting. New members joining last Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Upshaw and Mrs.

Howard Spencer Christ J. E. Bounds George Campbell Jewel Austin Annie Hamilton Weaver Medlin W. H. Wright T. A. Upshaw

Local Election Slate Honors City Officials

The slate lists Mayor Co. M. Francis for mayor and Dick Rowland for chief of police. It also nominates W. J. Bryant for Alderman Place No. 4 and M. D. Smith for Alderman Place No. 5 as part of the upcoming city vote.

Co. M. Francis Dick Rowland W. J. Bryant M. D. Smith

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