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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1948

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Rural Roads Plan Outlined by Texas Rural Roads Association

A Stamford meeting chaired by A C Humphrey outlined the Texas Rural Roads Association goals to secure all weather roads in Texas. The group formed last April at the Driskill Hotel Austin with 20 to 25 organizations backing priorities for school bus routes rural delivery milk perishable produce and farm home access. A membership drive was set by a committee including J J Hill J C M Lester B Q Cooper and others with Chamber of Commerce offices handling sign ups.

Texas Rural Roads Association A. C. Humphrey Highway and Transportation Stamford Chamber of Commerce Humphrey Highway and Transportation Committee Driskill Hotel Austin County Judges Association Rural Mail Carriers Association State of Texas Texas Rural Road J. J. Hill J. C. M. Lester B. Q. Cooper J. Moreland, Jr C. C. Westfa J. M. McDonald Cecil Eager Hugo B. Haterius J. F. McCulloch Chamber of Commerce

Sagerton Football Schedule Set for Season Opener

Sagerton unveiled its season schedule with a Sept 16 home opener against Knox City. The team, led by superintendent L. G. Cook as coach, fields a six man squad with eight returning lettermen and several new players, including Norvell Lemann and Leon Stezemoeller. Remaining games list opponents O Brien, Vera, Benjamin, Mevargel, Goree, Paint Creek, Mattson, and Sunset across September to November.

Johnny Guinn Herman Mathis Mervin Stegemoeiler Lisbon Letz Jimmy Bland Jackie Tabor Kenneth Stevemoeiler Melvin Thane Knox City Sagerton O'Brien Vera Benjamin Mevargel Goree Paint Creek Mattson

Return From Legion Convention Held At Corpus Christi

Mr and Mrs Ryland Gleaton and Mr and Mrs John Cannon returned Wednesday night from Corpus Christi where they attended the state convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary Wim McCraw of Dallas attorney and former state attorney general was elected state commander and Mrs FE Duey of Graham state president of the Humiliary Governor Jester addressed the joint session Sunday afternoon James F ONeil national commander Mrs Robert A Goode of Portland Ore national rehabilitation chairmen and Mrs Nell Harris Swartz president of the Hedgecroft Clinic at Houston spoke at the annual child welfare banquet at the Driskill Hotel Monday night attended by some 400 to 500 persons

Ryland Gleaton John Cannon Corpus Christi American Legion and Auxiliary Wim M. McCraw Dallas F E. Duey Graham Jester James F. O'Neil Robert A. Goode Portland Ore Nell Harris Swartz Hedgecroft Clinic Houston Driskill Hotel

Improving Residence at 205 East Moran Street

Mr and Mrs L Furrh who recently bought the home of Mrs Anna Dial at 205 East Moran Street plan three modern apartments after renovations are finished.

National Guard Day Observed in Stamford Display on Post Office Lawn

Stamford held National Guard Day with a public demonstration by Company M 142nd Infantry led by Capt Charles W Tayman on the post office lawn. Highlights included an air to ground communication system showing rescue use. Equipment from the guard unit was on display and drew many visitors.

National Guard Stamford 142Nd Infantry Charles W. Tayman Warren B. Tayman

Bulldogs Tie Hamlin In Season Opener Thriller

About 2000 fans watched Stamford Bulldogs and Hamlin Pied Pipers finish 7-7 after a nervy opening night. Sitton and Hansen connected for a 20 yard TD for Stamford, Hamlin answered with a second half rushing score by Joe Ford, but penalties and fumbles marred the game.

Stamford Bulldogs Hamlin Pied Pipers Pied Pipers Bulldogs Sitton Hlamtin Mimms Hansen Little Joe Ford Hamlin Dean

Guillett Joins Hardin College Psychology Staff

Nick J. Guillett begins teaching psychology at Hardin College in Wichita Falls. He has pursued a doctorate at the University of Texas and plans to complete next summer while his wife teaches at Stamford High School.

Nick J. Guillett Hardin College Wichita Falls University of Texas Stamford

May Jewelry buyers return from Southwest Gift Show

Mr. and Mrs. J. V. May returned the latter part of last week from Dallas where they attended the Southwest Gift Show and purchased merchandise for May Jewelry store.

J. V. May Dallas May Jewelry Store

Jeannine Francis Enters Arkansas for Rush Week

Jeannine Francis, daughter of Mr and Mrs K K Francis, enrolls at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and leaves September 6 for rush week. She pledges Pi Beta Phi sorority and is a junior with an English major. Mrs Francis and K K Jr accompany her to school.

Jeannine Francis K. K. Francis University of Arkansas At Fayetteville Pi Beta Phu Sorority Francis

Monsey's Garage Opens at New Hamilton Street Location

Monsey's Garage relocates from Haskell highway to 309 1.2 E. Hamilton Street with new equipment and space. Owner Ivan Monsey, assisted by J. T. Fulbright, offers auto repairs including motor installs and overhauls, tune ups, brake work, welding, and towing services.

Former Resident Dies at Munday

Mrs. C. H. Stanley of Munday formerly of Stamford died Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Knox City hospital after a heart attack. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Munday Church of Christ with burial in Anson cemetery. Survivors include three sons Paul, C He, and Virgil and three daughters Mrs. P. F. E. Slim Pearson, Mrs. Lonnie Kidd, and Mrs. Lonnie Black.

C. H. Stanley Munday Stamford Knox City Hospital Munday Church of Christ Burinal Anson Cemetery Stanley Maggie Scott J. B. Scott Shirley Scott Pearson Abilene Paul C. He Pecos Virgil Dallas P. FE Slim) Pearson Durant Okla Lonnie Kidd Hamlin Lonnie Black Levelland

Rex Prewit Heads to Texas A M to Resume Studies

Rex Prewit left this week for Austin to resume pre medical studies at the University of Texas. He has been at Hardin Simmons University Abilene this summer and spent many weekends with his parents Mr and Mrs D kb Prewit.

Rex Prewit Austin University of Texas Hardin-Simmons University Abilene D. Kb. Prewit

Stamford Public School Enrollment Edges Down Slightly

Total enrollments reach 1174 pupils through Monday, down from last year’s 1183. White pupils total 1062 and colored 112. Oliver Elementary 338, Reynolds 185, Bomar Heights 53. Senior High 212 and Junior High 274, with junior class 18 in the 12 year plan and 79 in high school sophomore.

Stamford Public Schools L. W. Johnson Oliver Reynolds Bomar Heights Stamford Oliver Street Reynolds Street

Prayer on KDWT Radio Topic for September

The United Council of Church Women presents a 15 minute Saturday broadcast on Radio KDWT at 10 a m. The September theme is Prayer and its phases with Mrs Marshall Rhew and Mrs Travis Bouchett already heard and Mrs A G Fitzgerald and Mrs H H Pennington set to present Intercessory Prayer on September 15.

United Council of Church Women KDWT Marshall Rhew Travis Bouchett A. G. Fitzgerald H. H. Pennington

Sloan reports to Westover after overseas service

Lieut Curtis Sloan, who has spent the past month here after returning from overseas duty, left by plane for Westover Massachusetts to report there. He has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J S Sloan and other relatives and friends in the area.

Curtis Sloan Westover Mass J. S. Sloan

Birth Announcement for Banna Jo Breeden

A daughter, Banna Jo Breeden, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Breeden in this city at Stam ford Sanitarium on Tuesday September 14. The baby weighed six and a half pounds. The mother is the former Mickey Trimmier. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs John Trimmier of this city and Mrs Eva Breeden of Haskell.

Banna Jo Breeden Sam Breeden This City Stamford Sanitarium McHer Mickey Trimmier John Trimmier Eva Breeden Haskell

Welding Accident Victim Returns To Work

Hands burned in a welding accident last week, H. Grimes, returned to work Wednesday after several days in Stamford Sanitarium. Blanche Baldwin entered Stamford Sanitarium Tuesday and underwent surgery Wednesday morning, and she is progressing nicely.

Will H. Grimes Stamford Sanitarium Blanche Baldwin

Warren High Transfers to Memphis State College for Summer Work

Warren High will attend Memphis State College in Memphis Tennessee for the current year then return to Abilene Christian College next summer to complete his degree. He and his wife have moved to Memphis and he is employed at Johnson's greenhouse there.

Warren High Memphis State College Memphis Tenn Abilene Christian College ACC High Johnson's

Martins Return to Texas Tech Seniors in Engineering

Winston and Monroe Martin sons of Mr and Mrs W L Martin have returned to Texas Tech Lubbock. Both are seniors Winston majors mechanical engineering Monroe chemical engineering.

Winston and Monroe Martin W. L. Martin Texas Tech Lubbock Winston Monroe

Sorrell Family Reunites After California Visit

Charles Sorrell, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Sorrell, continues studies at Hardin Simmons University Abilene. His parents returned Sunday from King City California where Mrs Sorrell had been since July and Mr Sorrell visited briefly so they could return together.

Charles Sorrell Ed Sorrell Hardin Simmons University Abilene King City Calif

Stamford Exchange Club Awarded State Silver Trophy

The Stamford Exchange Club received a silver trophy for the best youth program in the state at the State Exchange Club convention in San Antonio. The award considered club size, project reach, and people aided, with recognitions for the Dog House program and summer recreation efforts. Representatives Jack Fuqua and Dr. C. L. Cromwell attended, Fuqua joining the state board of control. next convention set for Dallas June 10-11, 1949.

Stamford Exchange Club State Exchange Club San Antonio Dr. and H. Department Store Bomar Freights Jack Fuqua Cc. L. Cromwell Stamford Club Fuqua State Board of Control Plaza Hotel Dallas T. H. Rutherford Rutherford Business College

Boy Scout Fund Drive Set to Begin October 12 in Jones District

The annual finance drive for the Boy Scouts opens October 12 with a kickoff gifts phase starting September 28. The Chisholm Trail steering committee met in Stamford with local scout leaders to organize the drive in the Jones district, naming Co. C. Westfall as general chairman. Sub chairmen cover initial gifts, solicitation, audit, arrangements, publicity and prospects across Stamford Anson Hamlin Lueders Avoca Hawley and other towns with listed chairmen and coordinators.

Boy Scouts Organization Chisholm Trail Stamford Jones District Co. C. Westfall Jones Roy Arledge John Reese Clay Markham Rae Eastland Jack Norman R. E. Johnson R. B. Bryant Ted Russell Hamlin A. J. Smith, Jr Anson A. C. Humphrey J. C. Turner Bill Bartlett O. T. Shipp Lueders C. A. Williams Avoca Joe Smith Hawley Red Million Roy Mayes Clyde Huff A. C. Braun Fred Sides James Hestand Roy Curtis

Leavitts Attend Southwest Gift Show in Dallas

Mr and Mrs W C Leavitt attended the Southwest Gift Show in Dallas buying new merchandise for their jewelry stores including several new lines not previously carried.

W. C. Leavitt Dallas

It's a Girl Rebecca Lynn Weeks Born in Avoca

A daughter, Rebecca Lynn Weeks, was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Weeks of Avoca at Stamford Sanitarium Thursday morning. The baby weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces. Mrs Weeks is the former Martene Guest. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mart Guest of Aspermont and Mrs B F Weeks of Avoca. John Guest of Aspermont is a great grandfather.

Rebecca’ Lynn Weeks Raymond Weeks Avoca Stamford Sanitarium

Abilene Job Change for Maurice Crawford at Bush and Company

Maurice Crawford is now resident manager for Bush and Company brokerage in Abilene. His family remains, and Crawford will commute during the transition period.

Maurice Crawford Bush and Company Abilene Crawford

Mrs Reeves Hosts Relatives From Salmon City and Anson

Mr and Mrs W Clifton Green hosted Tuesday and Wednesday Rev George Reeves and wife of Salmon City and Mrs C W Reeves of Anson as guests.

W. Clifton Green George Reeves Salmon City C. W. Reeves Anson

Mrs J G High Plans Vacation Trip to New Mexico Colorado

Mrs J G High and sister Mrs Paul Comollis Sr with daughter Elizabeth of Sweet Water prepare a Friday departure for a vacation tour covering New Mexico and Colorado points.

J. G. High Paul Comollis, Sr Elizabeth Sweetwater New Mexico Colorado

Goodyear Leaves for Texas Tech Work in Lubbock

Lamar Goodyear departed Wednesday to resume duties at Texas Tech in Lubbock. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F A Goodyear of this city.

Lamar Goodyear Texas Tech Lubbock F. A. Goodyear

Corley Continues Work at Texas State College for Women

Omi Ruth Corley continues her work at Texas State College for Women in Denton. She attended school in Abilene during the summer.

Omi Ruth Corley Texas State College For Women Denton Abilene

John Edward Terry Begins Second Year At Southwestern Med

John Edward Terry begins his second year at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs I H Terry of this city.

John Edward Terry Southwestern Medical School Dallas I. H. Terry

Davenport Jr. Returns to Texas Tech for Spring Term

Happy Davenport has returned to Texas Tech in Lubbock to resume studies after a spring absence. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Davenport Jr.

Happy Davenport Texas Tech Lubbock B. P. Davenport, Jr

Dorothy Yates to Return to University of Texas

Dorothy Yates, who spent the summer here, returns to the University of Texas in Austin after attending Zeta rush week last week. She will live in the sorority house this year and is a junior majoring in Spanish.

Dorothy Yates University of Texas, Austin Dorothy

Reynolds PTA to Honor Teachers

Reynolds Parent-Teachers Association opens its season with an informal supper at the high school cafeteria to honor teachers. John Willoughby will speak on the home and school in developing citizenship. Mrs. E. L. Martin is the new president. Tickets are $1.25 and on sale at the school.

W. J. Lee R.C. Giles Oliver Smith Curtis Terry Harold Kirkpatrick Hubert Westfall E. L. Martin

Delegates Attends Democratic Convention in Fort Worth

A. G. Fitzgerald served as a Jones county delegate at the Democratic convention in Fort Worth on Tuesday. Funeral attendees for Sammie Lee Underwood of Leedars included W. H. Cowen of Caddo Florence Hale of Stamford A. F. Mayfield of Breckenridge J. B. Sipes and Mrs. Walter Lemons of Dallas Clifford Underwood of Colorado City Wendell Thomasson and his young daughter of Breckenridge.

A. G. Fitzgerald Ft. Worth Jones County Sammie Lee Underwood Leeders W. H. Cowen Caddo Florence Hale Stamford A. F. Mayfield Breckenridge J. B. Sipes Walter Lemons Dallas Clifford Underwood Colorado City Windell Thomasson Little Daughter

Wichita visitors share family visit ties

Mrs. R. E. Burson and her children Diane and Rex from Wichita Kansas visited Mrs. Jack Jones, mother of Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Burson, with the Cooper family present.

R. E. Burson Diane and Rex Wichita, Kans Clara May Cooper Jack Jones Cooper Burson

Bennett Family Birthday Rally for J M Bennett

A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Steve Bennett Sunday honors Mrs J M Bennett on her 82nd birthday with all children and most grandchildren attending.

Steve Bennett J. M. Bennett

Bennett Enters Texas Tech at Lubbock After military service

John M. Bennett left Saturday to enter Texas Tech in Lubbock. He begins school for the first time since returning from the service.

John M. Bennett Texas Tech Lubbock

Mindemann Family Visits Lagerton Relative in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs A Mindemann travel with Lee Roy Eugene and a cousin Alton Mindemann of Apache Oklahoma to Lagerton for a week visiting relatives. Marie Letz accompanies them back home after the visit.

A. Mindemann Lee Roy Eugene Alton Mindemann Lagerton Marie Letz Beer

Edwards Visit Ties Brookshire Kin to Gatesville

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cook anticipate a visit from their daughter Mrs. H Edwards her husband and baby daughter Cynthia from Brookshire. The Edwards plan visits in Gatesville during their vacation. Mrs Edwards is the former Lorene Cook.

Henry Cook Mrs. H. Edwards Cynthia Brookshire Edwards Gatesville Lorene Cook

Mrs Clinton Carroll Visits With Crane Family

Mrs Clinton Carroll of Crane spent several days here visiting her mother Mrs Martha V Eczell.

Clinton Carroll of Crane Martha V. Eczell

Farmers of Area to Attend Rotary Night With Howard Payne Proxy

Howard Payne College President Tom Taylor will speak at the Rotary club farmers night feed hosted by the rural- organization committee. The 7 p.m. event at the Bunkhouse will include a chili and bean supper, with Bogan Rhea and his band providing music and Johnnie Bryant leading the supper committee. About 300 men are expected. J. F. McCulloch will introduce the speaker, who draws wide demand as an after dinner humorist.

Rotary Club Howard Payne Tom Taylor Howard Payne College Brownwood Bogan Rhea Johnnie Bryant Bryant Walter Gambill J. R. McDaniel Ed Sorrell Lawrence Crider Reginald Baird H. J. Moreland N. M. Phy John Reese J. F. McCulloch Frank Ramey Dick Rowland Rotary

Bob Baskin Dam Hearing Held in Amarillo Officials meet on completion and feasibility

A Monday hearing in Amarillo brought together Regional Reclamation District officials to review engineering progress an economic feasibility survey and a report detailing tasks completed and outstanding on the Bob Baskin dam project. Attendees included Judge Sturrock of Austin West Texas Water Conservation Service L D Collins of Mineral Wells Bruce Campbell of Knox City Ralph Duncan of the Haskell Chamber of Commerce and Jack Norman of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.

Bob Baskin Amarillo Reclamation Judge Sturrock Austin West Texas Wate Conservation Service National Conservation Association L. D Collins Mineral Weils Brazos River

Avoca Home Demonstration Club Holds All-Day Meeting

The Avoca Home Demonstration club met all day in the Baptist church basement on Tuesday September 7 A covered-dish luncheon was served at noon Mrs W C Beaty demonstrated chiffon cake making Loreta Allen home demonstration agent spoke and showed Christmas cards and wrappings Mrs Woodson Huffaker chaired the business meeting Attendees included Miss Allen Beaty Huffaker White Buford Williamson R S Garrett Henry Nauert J A Williams J V Grimes L R Wise M M McBride Glenn Rennels C R Foster S BE Lawrence R L Lawrence Henry Cook and L B McNeil The next meeting is set for September 21 at Mrs Beaty s home and members are asked to bring items for an auction

Avoca Home Demonstration Club Baptist Church W. C. Beaty Loreta Allen Woodson Huffaker Miss Allen Mmes Beaty Huffaker J. A White Buford Williamson R S. Garrett Henry Nauert J. C. Williams J. V. Grimes L. R. Wise M. M. McBride Glenn Rennel

Local College and Tech Staff Movements Reported

Billy Lowe continues duties at Southwestern Junior College Weatherford. Charles Sanford Hodge’s son returns to Texas Tech Lubbock for further work. W G Swenson and sons Bill and Gene in Colorado on a week cattle buying trip. Jimmie West returns to Lubbock to resume work at Texas Tech.

W. G. Swenson and Sons Bill Gene Colorado

Lavender son to resume work at North Texas State

Ted Lavender son of Mr and Mrs Harry Lavender leaves Sunday to resume his work at North Texas State College Den ton He is returning to continue his studies at the institution in Denton Texas.

Ted Lavender Harry Lavender North Texas State College Denton

Baggetts Return to UT Pharmacy School

Charles Baggett son of Mr and Mrs C B Baggett returns to the University of Texas as a School of Pharmacy student. His brother Billy Baggett who graduated from John Tarleton College Stephenville last spring stays this fall and works at the City Drug.

Charles Baggett C. B. Baggett University of Texas School of Pharmacy Billy Baggett John Tarleton College Stephenville City Drug Store

Thompson Jr. returns to Texas A and M College

H. L. Thompson Jr. has returned to Texas A and M College after a brief visit to Denison with his father He man Thompson and family.

H. L. Thompson, Jr Texas A M. College Denison Heman Thompson

Suttons move to Abilene for university study

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sutton leave for Abilene where he enrolls as a junior at Hardin-Simmons University and she attends as a special student. They will return periodically to continue work at the First Baptist Church where he serves as educational and music director.

Glen Sutton Abilene Sutton Hardin-Simmons University First Baptist Church

Mrs Gar land Zimmerman Visits Coleman Relative

Mrs G K Redding of Coleman visited her daughter Mrs Gar land Zimmerman Sunday.

Bulldogs Journey To Snyder

The Stamford Bulldogs travel to Snyder to face the Snyder Tigers in the second game of the season. Game time listed as o'clock. Snyder opens in a new stadium with good seating. tickets not yet on sale in Stamford. Stamford aims to rebound from a tie with Hamlin. Tigers seek improvement after a 40 to 0 loss to Winters.

Stamford Bulldogs Snyder Snyder Tigers Tigers Stamford Bulldogs Hamlin

6A Teams Play First Games in Two Sub Districts

In the new 6A district two sub districts began play last Friday night with mixed results. Eastern teams Stamford Anson Flask kell Throckmorton Munday Albany faced western rivals Hamlin Snyder Rotan Colorado City Roscoe Merkel. Stamford and Hamlin tied 7 to 7. Rotan beat ahone 39 to 12. Albany beat Moran 2 0. Winters defeated Snyder 40 to 0. Haskell defeated Spur 26 to 6. Crowell beat Monday 19 to 6. Roscoe over Loraine 40 to 0. Some teams scheduled first games this week.

Stamford Anson Flaskell Throckmorton Munday Albany Hamlin Snyder Rotan Colorado City Roscoe Merkel

Cobb to Play End With Navy Team at Navy Base

Gilbert Cobb a navy personnel will play first string end for Long Beach Naval Base against Compton Junior College on September 18. Cobb starred for Stamford High School and was part of the Stamford Bulldog team.

Gilbert Cobb U. S. Navy Long Beach Naval Base Compton Juior College Gibbie Stamford

Mr and Mrs Joseph High Return From Vacation

Mr and Mrs Joseph High and their daughter Deborah will return Friday from a vacation trip to Santa Fe New Mexico.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meet Richard Davis R. C. Shelly V. R. Acosta Nick Guillett Hardin University of Arkansas Monsey’s Garage Avoca HD Club Billy Lowe Southwestern Junior College Weatherford Charles Sanford Hodge Jimmie West Jaycees Coach Coleman Carl A. Coleman Stamford Jaycees Stamford Bulldog Ray Hansen Ted Sitton Allen Young Abilene Jaycees Ted Myers Board of Directors City Cafe Cobb Navy
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