Phillips Jr. Assigned to Navy for Boat Training in San Diego
H M Phillips Jr was inducted April 12 and assigned to the Navy for boat training in San Diego. He and his wife Clydene Pritchard and their two sons Marcus and Billy Ed have lived in La Mesa where he farmed. The family plans to move to San Diego soon. His parents are Mr and Mrs H M Phillips of Stamford and Mrs Pritchard's parents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Pritchard of Tuxedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Phillips, Jr
Navy
San Diego
Clydene Pritchard
Marcus
Billy Ed
Lamesa
Henry Allen S-10 Home on 30 Day Leave
Seaman first class Henry Allen arrives home on 30 day leave after a month in the Pacific. He visits his parents Mr and Mrs Lank Allen and grandfather Tom J Turner, plans to celebrate his twenty first birthday May 19. Allen served on a naval supply ship and recently returned from the Caroline Islands with pictures of equator initiation on his first voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Allen
Clas
Pacific
Lank Allen
Tom J. Turner
Allen
Caroline Islands
Equator
Sailor Dale Muse Returns Home on Leave
Dale Muse seaman second class in the United States Navy came home last Saturday for a visit with home folks after completing boat training in San Diego. He will return there after his leave and will later be assigned to radio school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Muse
United States Navy
San Diego
Army discharge recorded for Alfred Lieb
Alfred Lieb has received an honorable discharge from army service after entering two years ago. He has been stationed at Ryan and is visiting his wife Edna Haynie and her mother Mrs. R. L. Haynie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lieb
Ryan
Edna Haynie
Lieb
R. L. Haynie
Sledge begins Navy boot training in San Diego
John Dudley Sledge has reported to San Diego for boot training. A Stamford High School graduate last spring, he attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene at induction. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sledge
John Dudley Sledge
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Stamford High School
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
W. A. Sledge
Fuqua Arrives in Italy for Overseas Service
Lieut. G. W. Fuqua, son of Mr and Mrs. R. G. Fuqua of this city, has arrived in Southern Italy after leaving for overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
G. W. Fuqua
R. G. Fuqua
Service Lieut. Crownover Reports to ATC Post at Ellington Field
Reports indicate Air Transport Command service for Lieut. Russell Crownover stationed at Ellington Field Houston and departing for Nashville after a stay in Stamford with his wife Peggy Elliott who remains with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATC
Russell Crownover
Ellington Field
Houston
Air Transport Command Service
Nashville
Tenn
Stamford
Peggy Elliott
T. J. Elliott
Ruby Bunkley Receives Nursing Diploma in Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs Walter Bunkley attended the City County School of Nursing graduation Friday night April 27 as their daughter Miss Ruby Bunkley received her diploma and graduation pin She is slated for army nurses training at McCloskey Hospital in Temple and will be commissioned a second lieutenant on completion The Bunkleys later visited Farmersville and Dallas before returning to Stamford Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bunkley
Fort Worth
City-County School of Nursing
Ruby Bunkley
Miss Bunkley
City County
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
William Sheefee
Little Rock
Ark
Farmersville
Dallas
V E Day Observed By Stamford Rotary Club Leaders
V E Day was observed with a Rotary Club program at noon. High school trio Billie Marie Russell, Jo Ann Upshaw, Eva Jo Upshaw sang patriotic hymns. R B Bryant urged support for the Seventh War Loan bond drive noting Stamford’s low purchase. President R C Thomas praised Rotary’s peace mission. Rev Mr Jackson of Rochester led the opening hymn. Dick Rowland directed singing with C T Dodson on piano. Mike Sweeney of Coleman attended as a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Billie Marie Russell
Jo Ann
Eva Jo Upshaw
R. B. Bryant
Stamford
R. C. Thomas
Rotary
Mr. Jackson
Rochester
Dick Rowland
C. T. Dodson
Mike Sweeney
Coleman
J. O. Quattlebaum
C. M. Lester
Warren B. Tayman
Miles B. Hays
First Baptist Church
Mr. Hays
Jesus
Mr. Quattlebaum
Jo Ann Russell
Mrs Miles B Hare Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs Miles B Hare wife of the pastor of the First Baptist Church underwent major surgery at Stamford Sanitarium Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles B. Hare
First Baptist Church
Stamford Sanitarium
247 Scouts Attend 3-County Camporee in Texas Cowboy Grounds
The Chisholm Trail area camporee hosted 247 Scouts and scouters from Janes Haskell and Shackelford counties last Friday and Saturday at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. Stamford Troop 40 led with 550 points, Troop 42 earned 525, and Hamlin’s Troop 35 placed third with 360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes
Haskell
Shackelford
Chisholm Trail
R. N. Eastus, Jr
Stamford
Dallas Murphy
Abilene
A. C. Humphrey
Roy
Marvin Hinds
A. C. Bishop
C. D. Dickenson
Otis Harbert
R. E. Johnson
W. G. Swenson
Clyde Westfall
Rule
I A. Russell
Gordon Davis
Bob Rickard
Charles Johnson
Hamlin
Manny Johnson
Eddie Ikard
Albany
Graham Webb
Graham Webb, Jr
Paint Creek
Jess Mickler
Jim Byrd
Lueders
Joe Delwaide
Rochester
Mr. Jackson
Ben Sellers
Sagerton
Dick Gibson
Flint and Steel
Jerry Leavitt
Herbert Goodyear
Billy Neeper
Scouts of
Troop 56
Pfc John H Reves Killed in Action in Belgium
Pfc John H Reves, 21, was killed in action January 25 in Belgium after being reported missing. He joined the service July 4, 1944, trained at Camp Hood, landed overseas December 19. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs G W Reves, his widow Elma Tabor, two sons John H Jr and Billy Ray, brothers Elmo and Raymond, sister Mrs N C McCown. family home in Berryhill. he finished Lueders High in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Reves
Belgium
Reves
Camp Hood
G. W. Reves
Elma Tabor
John H., Jr
Billy Ray
Elmo Reves
Lockney
Raymond Reves
N. C. McCown
Lueders
Berryhill
Pfc
Pfc. Reves
Fifth Generation Born to Pvt Skiles Family
A daughter named Jeanne Karen was born to Pvt and Mrs Lemoin Skiles on May 2 making five generations in the Skiles family. The infant weighs seven pounds eleven ounces. The couple's relatives span Stamford Monday New Hope and Ft Sill Oklahoma with Pvt Skiles serving as a field artillery lineman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemoin Skiles
Jeanne Karen
Skiles
Emeline Justice
Lillie Skiles
South Wetherbee Street
C. W. Sorrell
Stamford
Walter Skiles
Monday
Howard Campbell
New Hope
Pvt
Field Artillery
Ft. Sill
Okla
Bounds Family Visits Temple and Brownwood
Mr and Mrs R H Bounds and son Bobby traveled to Temple last weekend. Bounds mother Mrs R W Bounds returned home with them after staying with her daughter Mrs Howard Goss and family. On the way back the group stopped in Brownwood to visit Mr and Mrs Joel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Bounds
Bobby
Temple
Mr. Bounds
R. W. Bounds
Howard Goss
Brownwood
Joel Johnson
Heavy grain yield expected in Stamford area with maize cutbacks
Heavy yields are anticipated for small grain and oats in the Stamford region despite wet springs and hail damage. Wheat yields vary 10 to 30 bushels per acre while oats may average about 50 bushels. Maize planting is late with smaller acreage projected. cotton acreage may rise. Livestock conditions are favorable with strong hog demand and high weaning pig prices, but coyote pressures threaten sheep and poultry amid ammunition shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Sudan
Citizen 40 Years Mrs Benton Dies
Mrs Lizzie Benton a Stamford resident for four decades died Wednesday Her funeral was held May 10 at Barrow Funeral chapel conducted by J O Quattlebaum pastor of St Johns Methodist Church Burial followed in Highland cemetery Barrow Funeral Home in charge She was born August 30 1863 in Wood county Her husband died eleven years ago Two nieces Mrs Sparkman and Gertrude Dodgen and a nephew H A Robinson with his son attended the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Benton
Stamford
Barrow Funeral
J. O. Quattlebaum
St. John's Methodist Church
Highland Cemetery
Barrow Funeral Home
Benton
Wood County
Sparkman
East Texas
Mrs. Lucinda Daniel Dies at SS Buried at Munday
Mrs. Lucinda S. Daniel, age unknown, died May 6 in a Knox City hospital. She lived with her son L. L. Daniel in Stamford. Funeral held May 7 in Munday with burial there. Survived by nine children including L. L. Daniel of Stamford and Truman Daniel of Paris. others listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Daniel
Munday
Lucinda S. Daniel
Age
Knox City
L. L. Daniel
Daniel
Stamford
Lola Gates
Texarkana
Effie Thompson
Brookston
Elsie Clark
Abilene
Audria Freeman
Goree
Everett Daniel
Paris
Vera Jeffers
Terrell
Truman Daniel
Vernena Boyd
Knoxville
Tenn
New Officers Installed at Stamford Music Club Tea
Mrs. W O Gillean was installed as president of the Stamford Music Club along with new officers at a Tuesday tea hosted by Mrs. Earl Reese. The Fine Arts Club joined guests for a program with solos by Mrs. Earl Moore and Mrs. Travis Bouchett. An annual May breakfast followed at the high school cafeteria with about 70 members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Gillean
Stamford Music Club
Earl Reese
Fine Arts Club
Music Club
Dorothy Yates
Patti McDonald
C. B. Anderson
Earl Moore
Travis Bouchett
N. M. Phy
Anderson
Keese
L. Johns
Mmes. A. Q. Hutter
Richard Lane
L. L. Johns
Garth McCallum
Martha Cagh
Marie Barlow
W O. Gillean
R. R. Baird
Missionary Dr C A Burch to Preach at Central Christian
Dr C A Burch longtime missionary to China for 35 years now teaching at Texas Christian University will deliver the Sunday sermon at Central Christian Church on May 20. Pastor Rev Clifford Thomas announced the service following his return from a two week revival at Truscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Burch
China
Texas Christian University
Central Christian Church
Clifford Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Truscott
Hukel Accepts Pastorate at Coleman Church of Christ
D Lee Hukel will preach his farewell sermon at the Church of Christ Sunday. He and his family plan to move June first to Coleman where he will serve as minister of the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lee Hukel
Church of Christ
Coleman
New Hope Plans Cemetery Working Event
A cemetery working is set at New Hope Cemetery on Tuesday May 15. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a picnic lunch for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
New Hope Cemetery
Stamford High School awards jackets to nineteen team members
At an assembly last Thursday principal and coach T. R. Tinsley presented jackets to 19 members of the Stamford High School football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
T. R. Tinsley
Sagerton Announces Graduation and Corrections
Sagerton schools issue corrected commencement dates with Baccalaureate set for May 13 at 9 15 p m led by Rev Clifford Thomas of Stamford Eighth Grade graduation May 16 at 9 p m with Rev F L Bracher and Senior graduation May 17 at 9 p m These replace previously published dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagerton
Clifford Thomas
Stamford
F. L. Bracher
Sagerton News
Recital by Mrs Phy’s Pupils at St John’s Church
The junior pupils of Mrs N M Phy will be presented in a recital at St John’s Methodist Church on Tuesday evening May 15 at 8 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Phy
St. John’s Methodist Church
Rainfall totals .31 inch with light hail Wednesday
Rain amounts reached .31 inch on Wednesday afternoon accompanied by light hail. The brief note records the measured precipitation as a modest event with localized hail.
Restriction on New Subscriptions Limited to Stamford Area
Until further notice the American will accept new subscriptions only for residents of Stamford or those in the armed forces. Stamford includes Jones and adjoining counties. Civilians outside this area will not be accepted. Current subscribers may renew when their terms expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Jones
Baby Skunk Delights Church Birthday Party
Arnold Peterson displayed a week old baby skunk at an April Bethel Lutheran Church birthday party in Bricksdale. The tiny creature, found on his father’s farm, was kept in a glass jar and cared for by the family cat alongside her own kittens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Olson
Bethel Lutheran Church
Bricksdale
Arnold Peterson
Arnold
Mrs. Lesters Pupils Recital At First Baptist Church
Mrs. C M Lester presents a piano recital by her pupils at First Baptist Church Friday night May 11 at 7 p m The lineup includes Thynell Thompson Anna Kirkpatrick Joyce Ann Thompson Bobbie Jean Cornelius Jo Ann Humphrey Jo Ann French Mary Jean Keen Nancy Lavender Barbara Cannon Nadia Hassen Delores Pride Rebecca Rosenquist Patricia Flemins and Ruth Dunkil This is part of a series of public pupil recitals by Mrs Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Lester
First Baptist Church
At & P.m
Thynell Thompson
Anna Kirkpatrick
Joyce Ann Thompson
Bobbie Jean Cornelius
Jo Ann Humphrey
Jo Ann French
Mary Jean Keen
Nancy Lavender
Barbara Cannon
Nadia Hassen
Delores Pride
Rebecca Rosenquist
Patricia Flemins
Ruth Dunkil
Lester
Our Town Topic At Luncheon By Church Women Group
Forty three women attended the United Council of Church Women luncheon at St John s Methodist Church. The program centered on Our Town and the town s responsibility to children. Speakers included Mrs Claude Bunkley and Rev Mary Fulton with music by Mrs Watson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Council of Church Women
St. John’s Methodist Church
Claude Bunkley
Bunkley
Billy Bryant
Mary Fulton
Bob Watson
George Zachary
George Rollins
May Day Class Party at Doreas St Johns Methodist
The Doreas Class of St. Johns Methodist Church met in the church classroom on May 1. Hostesses were Mesdames R B Bryant Bill Gay R K Hayne and Miss Stella Doak. After a brief business meeting a program was presented. Refreshments were served in May baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas
St. John's Methodist Church
Mmes
R B. Bryant
Bill Gay
R. K. Hayne
Stella Doak
Checkechamay Camp Fire Girls Elect New Officers
Cheskehamay Camp Fire group met Monday at Frances Thomas home to elect new officers. Jo Ann Humphrey chosen president Ethelene Keiley vice president Patricia Flemins secretary Nancy Lavender scribe Gloria Pace sergeant at arms and Frances Thomas treasurer. Business discussed and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheskehamay
Frances Thomas
Jo Ann Humphrey
Ethelene Keiley
Patricia Flemins
Nancy Lavender
Gloria Pace
Blue Birds Crafting Joke Books for Wounded Soldiers
The Twinkling Sunset Blue Birds are making joke books and scrap books for wounded soldiers at McCloskey Hospital in Temple. The project began April 26 when Mrs. L. F. Metz and Mrs. Magnus Swenson met with the girls with Tillie Metz as hostess, including a weiner roast. The work continued on the books last Thursday at a meeting with Jo Ann Frizell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
Sunset Blue Birds
L. F. Metz
Magnus Swenson
Tillie Metz
Metz
Jo Ann Frizell
Patricia Park and Cpl Lendall Prewit Married May 6
Patricia Lee Park daughter of Mr and Mrs P D Park of Rota and Marine Cpl Lendell Prewitt son of Mr and Mrs D FE Prew were married in San Angelo on May 6. The couple visited here on V E Day and a full account will appear in next week’s American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Lee Park
P. D. Park
Rota
Marine Cpl
Lendell Prewitt
D. FE. Prew
San Angelo
The
Stolen Tires Totals 2500 At Needles Store
Ninety five tires valued at over 2500 were stolen from B. E. Needle Tire Co at 110 West Moran Street Friday night. Three quarters of the stock were truck tires. most were taken to a waiting vehicle in the alley. Police were notified Saturday morning as investigators examined the scene and footprints in the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Needle Tire
West Moran Street
Guy Brown
Mr. Brown
Swenson Avenue Baptist Church Celebrates Eight Years
The Swenson Avenue Baptist Church marks its eight anniversary on Mother's Day with morning services and a church lunch. An afternoon program begins at 2 30 with visiting ministers preaching. The church began eight years ago in a store and is now debt free under Rev H S Hinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson Avenue Baptist Church
Your People
Swenson Avenue
H. S. Hinson
Local families greet visitors and share travel notes
Mrs. John Robert Chase and son John Edward of Chicago visit Stamford area relatives before returning to Wichita Falls. Carolyn Jane Alexander, born on V-E Day in Stamford Sanitarium, to Chief Petty Officer Jim Alexander and Lois Reed, with the father in the Pacific. Various residents travel to see relatives in Dallas, Long Beach, and nearby towns, while others visit church and family members during spring and summer movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robert Chase
Jackie Tscharbold
John Edward
Chicago
Dudley Duncan
Cora Brown
Wichita Falls
Chase
Carolyn Jane Alexander
Stamford Sanitarium
Jim Alexander
Pacific
Alexander
Lois Reed
Stamford
Aspermont
G. H. Reed
Ashes of Burned Money Can Be Analyzed and Redeemed
A report notes that ashes from burned currency may be tested to determine authenticity and value, enabling potential redemption where allowed by law. Authorities advise preserving any fragments for analysis and follow official guidance on reclamation procedures.
Stamford Observes V E Day With Quiet Service and Hymns
Stamford marked V E Day with a church service at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. as President Truman announced Germany’s surrender. The community, flags flying and doors closed, reflected on victory while prayers and hymns honored those who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Truman
Germany
First Baptist Church
Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Sale Fund Drive
The Vernon D. Hart Post No 100 American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 15 PM to finalize plans for the annual poppy sale set for May 26. Poppy Day volunteers will staff the event and ensure sales opportunities while proceeds fund rehabilitation and child welfare programs for disabled veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon D. Hart
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Dudley Duncan
Legio Hospital
Legion and Auxiliary Rehabilitation and
Exchange Ladies' Night Postponed by Exchange Club
Exchange Club reports Ladies' Night, set for Thursday May 10, is postponed one week. Tickets already purchased may be used next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Ladies
Exchange Club
Quick Freezing Demonstration To Be Held Here
A public demonstration on quick freezing of fruits and vegetables will occur at the economies cottage Friday May 11 between 2 and 3 p.m. Mrs H K Langford homemaking teacher and Mrs Clara B Long home demonstration agent will conduct the event. Crocheted handbags will be exhibited under Miss Ethel Rowell homemaking teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Langford
Clara B. Long
Ethel Rowell
Softball League Organized at Stafford Meeting
A softball league was organized at the American Legion hall. Roy Duke and Charlie Turbeville were elected president and secretary treasurer. A board will include the officers and team managers. May 11 a Chamber of Commerce meeting for entering teams. Grounds committee to consult school board May 10 to use field west of the high school stadium. Plans include a lighted field with bleachers and free will offerings. Summer recreation for Stafford youth aims to start late next week with four to five adult teams anticipated. No games on Wednesday. Directors will draft the constitution and by laws at the Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Roy Duke
Charlie Turbeville
Chamber of Commerce
Byron Lewis
A. C. Bishop
Ralph King
J League
Swiss Born Conrad Brandenberger Dies at 80
Funeral held Wednesday at St John’s Methodist for Conrad Brandenberger age 80. He died Tuesday at 702 S Anson Street after several years of declining health. Born in Bern Switzerland June 10 1864 he came to the U S aged 15 later living in Indiana Denton Haskell Jones and Stamford. Survived by wife Eliza Marugg Brandenberger and a son Fred a daughter Mrs Ed Dolgener eight grandchildren three in the South Pacific and three great grandchildren plus brothers Amos Henry and John of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Brandenberger
Pam
St John’s Methodist Church
Brandenberger
T Pam
Sau Anson Street
J. O. Quatticbaum
Highland Cemetery
Kinney Funeral Home
Mr. Brandenberger
Bern
Switzerland
United States
Indiana
Denton County
Eliza Marugg
Haskell County
Jones County
Stamford
Fred Brandenberger
Ed Dolgener
Cisco
South Pacific
Amos
Henry
John
Oklahoma
Needle And Thimble Club Quiz Program Highlight
The Needle and Thimble met Thursday afternoon with Mrs FE R Clark for a needlework program. Guests and members described include Mrs R Stevens of Dallas and several named ladies such as Mmes A M Conant and Jeanes with refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Clark
R. Stevens
Dallas
Mmes. A. M. Conant
Harry Johnson
Bill Bule
George Campbell
Roscoe Hood
FE. C. Jeanes
W. H. Plant
C. W. Daniel
R. P. Small
Also Mentioned on This Page
S-10
Troop 40
John Reves
D. L. Hukel
Baby Skunk
Checkechamay
Blue Birds
Atricia Park
Cpl
Lendall Prewit
Needles
Baptist Church
Oris Harfert
Arlington
Merwe. Luctlle Reimann
W. G. Menders
Burton F. Reynolds
Julia Kay
Pampa
John Hudson
Reynolds
Leonard Larsen
Mary Jane Bragg
Mary Elizabeth
Larsen
J. H. Baldwin
Blanche Baldwin
John McGaughey
Lawrenceville, HI
H. H. Pennington
John Henry McGaughey
Lawrenceville
McGaughey
Hub Yarbro
Genell
George
Long Beach
Ethel Yarbro
Stephenville
Europe
Fitzgerald
A. G. Fitzgerald
Central Presbyterian Church
Clifford B. Thomas
Purecha
C Brandenberger
Needle and Thimble Club
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