M D Harwell of Tuxedo Buried Sunday Evening
M D Harwell of Tuxedo aged 60 died Saturday at 1 10 p m at the family home near Tuxedo after years of ill health. Funeral held Sunday at 5 p m in the Tuxedo Methodist church with Rev J M Cochran of Anson directing burial in Highland cemetery. Survivors include wife three daughters two sons and several relatives with Kinney Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Harwell
Tuxedo
Methodist Cha
J. M. Cochran
Anson
Highland Cemetery
Kinney Funeral Home
Mr. Harwell
Washington County
Dennis Brooks
Vernon
J. C. Harwell
W. B. Harwell
Austin
W. P. Moore
Stamford
Louise Dickson
Waco
J. G. Whaley
J. F. Compton
C. W. May
W. D. Appling
Harold Bostick
C. P. Amerson
Farmers Urged to Bring Tin Cans to Local Centers
County salvage leaders Henry Fry and James M. Binion designate Anson Acmilln and Stamford as tin can collection centers for Jones County. Robson Green, R. H. Campbell and Cleburne Huston named as tin collection chairs for surrounding towns. Farmers should bring cleaned cans one gallon or smaller to the nearest depot, with ends removed and cans flattened. The Stamford depot sits on the vacant lot across from the City Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fry
James M. Binion
Anson
Acmilln
Stamford
Jones County
Travis Green
R. H. Campbell
Cleburne Huston
City Auditorium
Subscriptions Paid in Last Week List
A published list shows individuals paying subscriptions in the past week including J L Fuqua Julia Jared O L Hindman postmaster New York City Danny Stamford P Berthelot Johnson Smith El Toro Attaway Stamford E H on Old Glo Emma Baitzule Rt 1 A F Griggs Stamford Elmer Cox Bryan Alma Co Stamford J H Enders Stamford Bedford Felts Lueders Moss Stamford Rt Mrs J P McKinley Abliene W H Tidwell Fort Worth B C Wilkins Stamford Rt 2 R C Haynes Ennis Forrest E Lawrence Huntington Beach Calif by Jack French Washington Mrs J W Dancer Odessa Ben J Dancer Camp Cooke Calif R C Giles Stamford W H Littlefield Anson Mrs W A Rhea Stamford Rt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Fuqua
Julia J. Jared
Corpus
O. L. Hindman
C-O
New York City
Danny
Stamford
P. Berthelot
Johnson Smith
el Torro
Attaway
Okla
Emma Baitzule
E. H
A. F. Griggs
Elmer Cox
Bryan Alma
J. H. Enders
Bedford Felts
Lueders
Moss
J. P. McKinley
Abliene
W. H. Tidwell
Fort Worth
B. C
Washington
J. W. Dancer
Odessa
Ben J. Dancer
Camp Cooke
Calif
R. C. Giles
B. W. Feris
W. H. Littlefield
Anson
W. A. Rhea
New Cashier Changes At Penney Stores
Mildred Rusk former J C Penney cashier of over two years left Monday for Fort Worth. She is now employed at Consolidated Aircraft. Daughter of Mrs Eva Rusk and Miss Blanche Baldwin, formerly with Dr Almus Blackwell, is listed as a cashier at J C Penney Com alongside Mrs Alton Meclean who also worked for Dr Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney
Mildred Rusk
J. C. Penney Co
Fort Worth
Consolidated Aircraft Non
Eva
Blanche Baldwin
Almus Blackwell
J. C. Penney Com
Alton Meclean
Black
Judge Gilbert Smith to Attend National War Conference
Judge Gilbert Smith of Anson has been chosen by the State Association of Judges and Commissioners to represent county judges at the National War Conference in Omaha Nebraska May 23 to 26. He will carry Governor Stevenson’s personal letter and return through Fort Worth by Braniff Airways. Commissioner Joel V. Grimes will preside in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Smith
Anson
State Association of Judges and Commissioners
Omaha
Nebraska
Stevenson
Sea Eer
War Production Board
National Association of County Officials Association
Washington
Roosevelt
America
Judge Smith
West Texas
Betty Ann Putnam Recital At Central Christian Church
Betty Ann Putnam piano pupil of Mrs. C M Lester was presented in a Sunday afternoon recital at Central Christian Church. Her sister Patsy Putnam violinist assisted, with programs distributed by Patsy Bagby and usher Sarah McDonald. Betty Ann offered Poeme, Polonaise, Puck, Prelude. Patsy performed Ave Maria and Melody in F Major with Betty Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann Putnam
C. M. Lester
Central Christian Church
Patsy Putnam
B. C. Burrow
Mark
Putnam
A. M. Conant
Kemah
Betty Ann
Stamford
Patsy
Gardner
Anson
Cous Eh
Atsy Bagby
Sarah McDonald
Puck
Rachmaninoff
Gounod
Rubenstein
State Guard Officers to Speak at Rotary Luncheon
Major John Alvis of Abilene commander of the 10th battalion Texas State Guard will address the Rotary Club next Tuesday. Other officers and non coms will be guests. Police commissioners have been invited and federal opens of Com G to be held night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alvis
Abilene
10Th Battalion
Texas State Guard
Rotary Club
Alvis
Col. L. Vv
Return of Roy Adams from Canada for visit
Roy Adams, a construction worker, returns home from Canada for a family visit. He plans to return in June after experiencing the cold, and says Canada is a place he likes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Roy Adams
Kinney Funeral Director Attends State Meeting in Fort Worth
J H Kinney of Kinney Funeral Home travels to Fort Worth this week to join the State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association meeting and related events. He attended the convention proceedings and plans to return after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kinney
Kinney Funeral Home
Fort Worth
State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
Canning School Set for May Week and Home Demonstrations
Plans for Save and Share nights on May 26 27 and 28 in the home economics cottage are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Women are urged to call the chamber office to join. Mrs Ciara rown Long will lead the course teaching non acid foods and canning methods. Several women have signed up but room remains for more representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ciara Rown Long
Calvary Baptist Revival Set to Open Sunday
Calvary Baptist Church to host a revival beginning Sunday May 23 and continuing through May 30. Weekday services at 8:00 p.m. led by Rev. W. P. Cure, the newly appointed pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church Vy
W. P. Cure
Mrs Phy Pupil Piano Recital at St John’s Methodist
Junior pupils of Mrs N M Phy will be presented in a piano recital at St John’s Methodist Church Friday night May 21. Featured are Sharon Lane Devon Jackson Bobbie Joe Daffern Ray Kinney Paul Phy Gloria Bennett Carlton Kelly Jane Hughes Richie Inez Lane and Paula Duncan. A group of advanced organ and piano pupils will follow in a second recital Sunday at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Phy
St. John’s Methodist Church
Sharon Lane
Devon Jackson
Bobbie Joe Daffern
Ray Kinney
Paul Phy
Gloria Bennett
Carlton Kelly
Jane Hughes
Richie Inez Lane
Paula Duncan
Moves to Sweetwater family relocation noted
Mrs. Jack Jones moved this week to Sweetwater to join her son Dane, who is employed at ci 2 d. Evival aan oa Leverich are living at Mrs. Jones' former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Jack Jones
Leverich
Mrs. Jones
Local Leaders to Handle Farm Labor Shortage Plan
Jones County seeks to meet farm labor shortages tied to the 1943 food program. County agent James M. Binion returns from a May 1914 San Angelo conference and says plans for registering and placing labor will be run by the local Victory Council and the county’s home demonstration unit. Local subcommittees will likely convene May 19 to discuss the new program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
James M. Binion
San Angelo
Clara Brown Long
Agricultural Victory Council
Binion
Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
Chester C. Davis
Texas
Victory Farm
Women’s Land Army
U. S
Tate Extension Lst
George Adams
Corday L. Taylor
Wiba
Washington
Week of Fun at First Baptist Church Evening
A Week of Fun night was held at the First Baptist Church on May 11 organized by the adult department of the Sunday school with Mrs. Ella Armstrong as superintendent. The event featured a Winery gallery style night, radio programs, stunts, a theater segment, a fashion show, and a refreshment table. Baby pictures formed an art gallery and the program included a radio quiz and three reels of motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ella Armstrong
Winery
Art Gallery
A. Cc. Sumphney
Tinsley
Mrs T M OSteen of Vernon Dies in Vernon
Mrs T M O'Steen of Vernon died Wednesday night in Vernon. She was mother of Mrs R C Shelton and Earl O'Steen of this city. Funeral services will be held Friday morning in Ballinger. She is survived by her husband and several O'Steen family members including Corpus and Lane O'Steen of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. O’steen
T. M. O'Steen
Vernon
R. C. Shelton
Earl O’steen
Ballinger
O’steen
O'Steen Corpus
Lane O’steen
Methodist Camp for Intermediates Set in June
The Stamford district Methodist camp for intermediates will run June 14 to 18 at the Baptist encampment and Lueders. Rev. Sam H. Young announces a staff including Rev. Vernon Henderson as director and Rev. R L Kirk and Rev. C H Williams as deans. Over 100 intermediates expected to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Lueders
Sam H. Young
Vernon Henderson
R. L. Kirk
Munday
C. H. Williams
Knox City
Mr. Young
Lloyd Poems O’brien
Vel D. Crosby
Seymour
Raymond van Zandt
Aspermont
Crosby
Hamilton
Car Bruce
Avoca
H. L. Thurston
Spur
Knitters Sought To Meet Red Cross Program Quotas
Jones County seeks volunteers to knit 48 sleeveless sweaters 16 gloves 108 mufflers 16 smets and 8 wristlets from a 125 pound yarn quota. Volunteers will follow Army guidelines to support soldiers. county already behind on prior quota and needs many hours to complete the task. Yarn available from Mrs. L. M. York at 209 E. Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Sagi
L. M. York
E. Oliver
Hamlin
Hawley
Anson
Widow of Lagerton Man Christens Ship at Unmont
Alma Stewart Isbel widow of J. L. Isbel of Cameron, who died when a German submarine sank his ship in Gulf waters, christened a ship at Unmont on April 18. She is the former Alma Stewart of Milano and sister of army flyer James Stewart, with family ties to Iron people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagerton
Alma Stewart Isbel
Panes Es Christen
Berty
Umont
Isbel
J. L. Isbel
Cameron
Gulf
Ermis
Alma Stewart
Milano
James Stewart
Army Flyer
Ree J
Death Claims Child of Raymond Parnell
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Parnell died April 28 in Denver Colorado after an illness of measles. Born March 27 1941 he is survived by his parents a sister Silviaine and brothers Benny Ray Winford Eugene and Jackie Jo. Grandparents are Mr Hburn and senile en son. Burial occurred in Denver as siblings were ill and could not travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ae Ore Parnell
Atche
Raymond Parnell
Denver
Colo
Silviaine
Benny Ray
Winford Eugene
Jackie Jo
Mr. Hburn
Senile
J F Moorhead of Lueders Dies in Abilene Hospital
J F Moorhead of Lueders died in Hendrix Memorial Hospital Abilene after injuries from a planter accident. Funeral held at Kinney Funeral Chapel with Rev Cal Wright officiating. burial in idd cemetery. Survivors include his wife Ina a son Deevers Moorhead his parents and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frank Moorhead
Lueders
Hendrix Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Kinney
Cal Wright
St. John’s Methodist Church
Hi Id
Kinney Funeral Home
Mr. Moorhead
Desdemona
Ina Daniels
Methodist Church
Jones County
Iowa Park
Stamford High School Students Complete Red Cross Nutrition Course
Twenty one Stamford High School boys finished the Red Cross nutrition course in the home making program taught by Mrs H K Langford. Certificates arrived from Red Cross headquarters recognizing their work. A girls class also completed the course with certificates awarded to Lorene White Blanche Rivers Beatrice Petty Edwina Pendleton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Red Cross
H. K. Langford
Cecil Cox
Raymond Brigham
John Hood
Jack James
Wayland Fuqua
Buster Fuqua
Allan Davis
Charles Daniels
Ralph Crawford
Owen Macon
George Mason
Beverly Lambeth
Jack McClendon
Dan Park
Jimmy Phy
Buford Rogers
Paul Schoner
William Wade
Kenneth Williams
Charles Walsh, Jr
Jackie Young
Lorene White
Blanche Rivers
Beatrice Petty
Edwina Pendleton
Lois Nail
Elsa Meier
Dorothy Hardiregory
Rell
Marguerite Jo Doyle
Freda Elsie Fay Hanks
Irene Gregory
Culwell
Lenora Brandenberger
Left Hand Luncheon by Stamford High Home Making Class
A buffet luncheon was hosted by Stamford High School Home Making class students on Friday with novelty guests attempting tasks left handed. Acting hosts included Bufords, June Johnson, Kenneth Williams, and Peggy Weldon. attendees listed include Doris Rosenwasser, James Idella Brown, Buster Fuqua, Mae Paul Rinn, Patsy Ky, Wayland Fane, Jack James, Dorothy Wade, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Bufords
June Johnson
Kenneth Williams
Peggy Weldon
Doris Rosenwasser
James Idella Brown
Buster Fuqua
Mae Paul Rinn
Alfredge
Patsy Ky
Wayland Fane Ban Binnicker
Jack James
Jean Schoenerstedt
Dorothy William Wade
John Hood
Ethel
H. K. Langford
Plainview Church to Dedicate Service Flag in May
Plainview Baptist Church in Haskell County will dedicate a service flag during a Sunday night program on May 23. The event follows an earlier notice and includes an 8 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview Church
Plainview Baptist Church
Haskell County
Flying Fortress radio operator tells of Stamford unit life
Tech. Sgt. Alton McClellan Jr. of Stamford serves as a radio operator aboard a flying fortress. He describes his duties, the recreation hall with writing rooms and ping pong tables, and notes church services mirror those at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton McClellan, Jr
Stamford
Revival Meeting Nears Close at Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church continues a ten day revival led by Rev. Miles B. Hays with full congregation attendance last Sunday. City students, Miss Rowland and Sunshine Booster Band, plus Mrs. Pollock's group perform ahead of a Thursday Bible Drill. Dr. C. H. Morris delivers nightly messages as 8 o clock services conclude a final weekend push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scark
Central Christian Church
Miles B. Hays
Rowland
Pollock
Sunshine Booster Band
C. H. Morris
Bible School
J. B. Post
Morris
Recitals by Mrs Lester and Mrs Co M Freshman pupils
Freshman piano pupils under Mrs Co M present at First Baptist Church on May 20 at 8 p.m. Names include Lois Marie Rice Lois Caldwell Peggy Van Harbert Jeannine Prange Tiikeees Haterius Dorothy Yates Inezanes. Sophomore pupils under Mrs Lester perform Friday May 21 at 7 30 p.m. Featured players Eva Jo Upshaw Frances Lawhon Alma Annsy Jo Ann Russell Leemore ua Janice Jackson Flo Scott Billie Marie Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Russell
Leemore Ua
Janice Jackson
Flo Scott
Billie Marie Russell
Brotherhood Class Chicken Barbecue Friday Night
Brotherhood Class of the Methodist Sunday School hosts a chicken barbecue Friday at 7 30 to celebrate a recent attendance contest. Ninety chickens will serve about 180 men. Transport will pick up attendees at the nearby aerodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood Class
Brotherhood
Methodist Sunday School
Stamford High Seniors Class Favorites
Stamford High announces senior favorites elected for the second semester. Harrold is named class president. other favorites include Buford Mae DaRoss Dan Lovvorn Charles Green Jr and Kenneth Williams among many classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Harold
Buford Mae DaRoss
Dan Lovvorn
Charles Green
Sue
Stanley Wittiest
Aca Glen
Jackie Young
Don Tidwell
Kenneth Williams
Raymond Brigham
Cecil Cox
W. B. Cox
Charles Daniels
Bob Drummond
James Frizell
Buster Fuqua
W. J. Garth
Acil Glenn
Lamar Goodyear
Charlies Green
Harold Hughes
Harold Johnson
David Johns
Beverly Dan Langford
Bob Lee
Stanley Swenson
Russell Taylor
Charles Thompson
Hubert Tidmore
Eldon Tidwell
William Wade
Charles Walsh, Jr
Ae Sroenmelen Rm
Mary Louise Austin
Two Plays Staged By Juniors Enjoyed By Large Audience
A large Stamford High auditorium crowd enjoyed two junior class one act plays last night. Miss Maxine Rowland directed the performances and led the high school band before the shows. The opening play For the Love of Aloysius featured Barbara Sims as Cricket with a rustic picnic scenario and a cast including Norma ton, Bob Ricks, Billie Gay, Herbie Carter, Betty Mahood, Richard Yates, and John Culp. A second play presented by students followed a romantic plot with Gwendolyn and others in a picnic setup aided by director Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Stamford High School
Maxine Rowland
Peas
Miss Rowland
Aloysius
Barbara Sims
Normaton
Jie
Bob Ricks
Paw
Billie Gay
Bee
Roy Weaks Pitches Softball in Houston Scene
Roy Weaks, son of Mr and Mrs L E Weeks of Haskell, resumes pitching in Houston for builders in the Major City Softball League. He previously played for Gulf Oil Corp in 1941 42 and contributed to Abilene and Detroit tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Weaks
L. E. Weeks
Haskell
Houston
Eaks
Apo
Abilene
Detroit
Gulf Oil Corp
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County
Rotary
Canning School
Ruth Frances
Ruth Francis
C. M. Francis
Caroline Couch Blair
Ruth
Joyce
Mary Nell Osment
Jeanne Furrh
Freda Culwell
Dorothy Howse
Peggy Tinsley
Peggy Ae
Lois Nail Neil Stagner
Jeanne Braun
J. H. Coggins
Hollis
C. W. Gilliland
Joe
Wichita Falls
L. Boellmann
Robert Browning
Anonymous
Elizabeth Three
Kammond Ostrow
Ruinstein
J. Gillette
Methodist
J. F. Moorhead
Abilene Hospital
Stamford High
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