Shivers Democrats Control County Convention
Jones County Democrats seized control of their county convention in Anson, electing officers, approving resolutions for an uninstructed national delegation, and pledging loyalty to Democratic principles over party bosses. Louis Johnson resigned as county chairman and Arnett was named his successor for upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anson
Louis Johnson
J. M. Arnet
Johnson
Arnett
Hawley
Nugent
Avoca
Swans Chapel
Tuxedo
Hamlin
Stamford
Democratic Party
Allan Shivers
Fagan Dickson
Harry Truman
Bill Neville
Jack Watson
Mr. Carothers
Watson
Democratic State Executive Committee
New Braunfels
Roy Arledge
Resolutions
H. E. Culwell
Bob Cross
A. C. Humphrey
W. A. Haynes
Bill Holley
Harley Toler
Thomas Jefferson
Texas
Washington
Haskell Splits Delegations For State Democratic Convention
In Haskell a minority faction walked out over a loyalty pledge and formed a separate convention. Before the walkout 22 favored a pro Snivers delegation and 9 backed an uninstructed delegation pledged to the party nominee. The main body kept 22 to 12 on an amendment, then backed an uninstructed delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Haskell
John A. Couch
Dennis Ratliff
Preston Weinert
J. C. Davis
Bill Wilson
Courtney Hunt
Jim Ferguson
One Delegate Alternate Named at Anson Republican Convention
At Anson Tuesday a delegate and an alternate to the state convention in Mineral Wells were elected. R. R. Baird of Stamford was chosen delegate and W. H. Littlefield of Anson was named alternate. The state meeting is May 27. Delegates from Stamford Anson and Lueders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Mineral Wells
R. R. Baird
Stamford
W. H. Littlefield
B. R. Baird
J. S. Sloan
Morgan Ray
P TA Officers To Be Installed At Meeting
P TA Council and Junior-Senior High School P TA will install new officers at a meeting Thursday May 8. The event starts at 4 15 p m at the home economics cottage with refreshments. Retiring officers are listed for both groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P-Ta
P-Ta Council
Hollis Haynes
L. E. Prewit
Roy M. Craig
Bill Dodd
E. G. Roberts
Homer Scott
Fay Marshall
Roberts
Garland Zimmerman
L. E. Precit
Herman Cox
Curtis Terry
Otis Cochran
Guy Harvick
Two Former Stamford Officers Return to Police Force
Stamford chief Jack Tidwell said May 1, two ex officers Wash Clements and W J Todd returned to duty. They fill the posts of L N Yantis acting chief and A F McAllister. Yantis moves to Artesia New Mexico as special investigator for the district attorney across several counties. Clements had been ranching in Stonewall County and returned with his wife to settle in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Wash Clements
W. J. Todd
Jack Tidwell
L. N. Yantis
A. F. McAllister
Yantis
Artesia
New Mex
Mr. Clements
Stonewall County
Beauchamps Move to Haskell for Oil Well Supply Job
Mr and Mrs Bob Beauchamp relocate to Haskell where he will work as a salesman for the Oil Well Supply Co. The move marks a new start for the couple in a town known for its petroleum services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Beauchamp
Haskell
Oil Well Supply Co
Courtesy Parking Tickets Return In Stamford
Stamford police will reinstate the courtesy envelope system for over parked cars starting Monday. Envelopes and parking tickets will be placed on vehicles, a dime replaces the nickel, and 24 hours to return the dime to city hall. A $1 fine applies if the matter is not resolved, with arrest warrants for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Police Department
Jack Tidwell
Tidwell
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Police Department
City Hall
Alice in Flower Land shows draws steady Stamford visitors
Alice in Flower Land a Stamford Garden club flower show at the Country Club April 29 attracted a steady stream of visitors from Stamford and nearby towns. Hosted by Mrs. Edgar Ellis and chaired by Mrs. Earl Stagner the event recreated Wonderland with figures by Mrs. W Dodd and featured elaborate displays, wall tables, and horticultural entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Garden Club
Country Club
Tweedledee
Tweedledum
Alice
W. ©. Dodd
Stamford
Edgar Ellis
Earl Stagner
Tom Bunkley
Grady Bowdry
Carolyn Cooper
Ann Hudson
Vicki Harrison
Rita Lewis
Scotty Pryor
Mushroom Village
Bailey Post
Tent Revival Opens Sunday Near Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds
The big tent revival starts Sunday May 11 in a gospel tent west of the city near the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. Rev Zear Amburn of the Assembly of God invites a large regional crowd and welcomes visitors. Evangelist Rev W V Grant of Melvern Arkansas, described as a major preacher, will lead sessions and has previously spoken in Breckenridge last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Diana Chandler
Ty Chandler
Diana
Hardin-Simmons University
Stamford High School
Blackstock Studio
Zear Amburn
Assembly of God Church
Amburn
W. V. Grant
Melvern
Ark
America
Grant
Breckenridge
Funeral attendees in Abilene for Mrs Edington at 81
Attendees including Mrs EF Pace and Mr and Mrs Dave Walker joined the funeral in Abilene on Tuesday for Mrs Zr Y Edington aged 81. Edington died Monday in a Carlsbad New Mexico hospital while visiting a daughter. Edington's husband resided with a daughter, Mrs O B Pace, sister in law of Mr Pace. Pallbearers included Mr Walker. Mrs F Vy Gold, sister of Mrs George Pryor Sr, arrived from Nashville for a visit with the Pryor family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Dave Walker
Amon
Abilene
Zr. Y. Edington
Edington
N. M
O. B. Pace
Walker
F Vy Gold
George Pryor
Nashville, Tenn
Pryor
Contested Sheriff and County Clerk Races Intensify
After a slow start Jones county politics surged late with two hot countywide races shaping up as near certainties. Each commissioner's race now has two or more aspirants and precinct 1 shows five contenders. Leona Sosebee of Anson filed for county clerk at ten minutes to midnight, bringing the field to three in that race. Gene Spurgin, longtime county treasurer, initially seeking reelection, filed late in the week for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Leona Sosebee
Anson
Gene Spurgin
H. O
Herb) Rowland
Bill Dunnody
Dave Reves
Leeders
Bob Miller
Stamford
Reves
Miller
Roy Bown
Albert Moore
Johnny Agnew
William C. Eoff
Noel Weaver
Robert Johnson
Henry Cook
A. A. Mitcham
Leeders and Stamforg
Arden Beasley
C. F. Hill
J. F. Touchstone
Roger Garrett
Charles Brownfield, Jr
Leon Thurman
Elzy Bennett
D. E. White
Walter Cash
W. H. Plant
Jack Cox
Omar Burleson
Congress
Stephenville
Sterling Williams
Snyder
Harley Sadler
Abilene
Callahan
Easts
John Willoughby
Mr. Willoughby
J. M Arnett
Louis Johnson
Fter
Tuesin
Calvary Baptist Plans Special Mother's Day Service
Calvary Baptist Church will honor Mother's Day at the morning service with bouquets for the oldest and youngest mothers and a rose for each attendee. The largest family present will also receive a bouquet. Pastor Rev. C R Mathis urged higher Sunday School attendance toward a goal of 100. The Blue Bonnet Home Demonstration club meets May 15 with Mrs Arthur Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
C. R. Mathis
Blue Bonnet Home Demonstration Club
Arthur Williams
Mrs. Ross Gentry Dies After Lengthy Illness
Funeral held Monday at First Baptist Church for Mrs. Ross Gentry who died Saturday at 8 50 a m in St Joseph's hospital after months of illness. Born April 30 1914 near Gorman she grew up in Stamford and married Ross Gentry in 1936. Survived by husband Mary Beth age 9 and David Ross age 6 two brothers five sisters and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Highland Cemetery followed by Kinney Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
Stamford American
Mary Beth
David Ross
Lee Dewees
Croton
J. W Dewees
Lindsey, Okla
Steve Webb
Henry Lance
Susanville
Calif
G. H. Crow
Fort Worth
J. F. Vaughn
Abilene
Freddie Friday
Littlefield
Haskell County Race See Many Unopposed in Primary
Haskell County officials face the Democratic primary with many unopposed incumbents. Sheriff R M Cousins has two challengers A L Conner and W T Holley. State rep J Kimbrough draws O L Johnson for the 83rd district. District attorney candidates include Dale Condron and Royce Adkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
John A. Couch
R. M
Bob) Cousins
Cousins
A. L
Lloyd) Conner
W. T
Walter) Holley
John Kimbrough
A&m
DD. S
Dave) Strickland
Sagerton
A. E
Pete) Sego
Jake) Jenkins
Mrs. John Dyer Named President of Local Club
Mrs John Dyer elected president of the Business and Professional Women's Club for the coming year succeeding Mrs Addie Mae Kennedy. Officers were chosen at the May 1 meeting and will be installed May 15 by District 7 director Mrs Pegey Clark. New officers include Dorothy Brown first vice president Elizabeth Martin second vice president George Gray recording secretary Eileen Newton corresponding secretary Dudley Duncan treasurer Elizabeth Winter parliamentarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dyer
Business and Professional Women's Club
Addie Mae Kennedy
Pegey Clark
Anson
District 7
Dorothy Brown
Elizabeth Martin
George Gray
Eileen Newton
Dudley Duncan
Elizabeth Winter
J . Coleman
Bille Hewett
Mildred Wilams
Avoca Postmaster Application Blanks Open
Application blanks for civil service examination for the Avoca post office are available at the Avoca post office. Acting Postmaster Rob Ed Taylor notes that exams will be held at the Stamford post office with applications due in Washington DC before 5 p.m. on May 15, 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Rob Ed Taylor
Stamford
Washington
D. C
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Democrats Control
Lutions
Weinert
Davis
Wilson
Hunt
Ferguson
Oliver Cunningham
Cunningham
Bob Herren
Calvary Baptist
Ross Gentry
First Baptist Church
R. G. Fuqua
Stamford Sanitarium
Haskell County
Dates
W. A
Drew) Leonard
Leon Newton
M. B. Cobb
Paint Creek
Estle Gillelang
A. J. Manasker
B&pw Club
Roa Villad
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