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VOLUME XXIV
STAMFORD, JONES COUNTY, TEXAS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1947
NUMBER «•
Special Programs Planned
By Churches of City in
Observance of Christmas
The glory of the Christmas^ story
■' will be depicted in Scripture end
song and" special Christmas mes-
sages at the various churches of
the city Sunday. All of the churches
are planning special observance oi
the season.
The holiday spirit is being in-
jected into special entertainments
Bill Morrow Is
Named Chairman
Of Red Cross Drive
Bill Morrow has been appointed
as 1948 Fund Campaign Chairman
of the Jones County Chapter of
American Red Cross by ’Chapter
I Chairman, Hubert Watson. -
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of the various classes and Sunday
school departments and organiza-
tions of the churches. Christmas
basket* for the less fortunate, car-
ols- and.fruit for shut-ins, Christ-
mas offering* for special projects
are fostering the spirit of giving
among the various groups.
in March. He succeeds Star Inzer
of Hamlin who was this year’s
chairman of the Fund Campaign
Drive.
Mr. Morrow will soon name it*
cal chairmen in each community
throughout the county to assist
him.
New officers for the coming
year for the Jones County Chap-
ter are: Hubert Watson, Chapter
Chairman; George Harrell, Anson,
Vice-chairman; Mrs. Pauline Mc-
McKinley, Stamford, Secretary;
Mrs. Arliene Bryant, Hamlin,
Treasurer.
Methodist Church
To Have Tree on
Monday Night
An old-fashioned Christmas tree
will be held at St. John’s Methodist
Church Monday night at 7 o’clock.
The church has been beautifully
decorated for the Christmas sea-
son, with the tall tree at the front
of the auditorium gay With Christ-
mas light and decorations.
The entire building has been dec-
orated in keeping with the season
. dixecLJhe.. an-
paigfc Drive foVT®*8 ~ dwpurtment -and each
this county which will take place
Bosses Honored
By Club Members
"Bosses” of the city were en-
tertained at the annual Bosses ban-
quet by members of the Business
and Professional Women’s Club
at the First Baptist Church Tues-
day night, with 115 persons pres-
ent.
Jhe Harvesters' classroom was
arranged for the banquet. The
small square windows held cedar
and red candles and the tables
held runners of cedar with center-
pieces of red candles, a large one
in the center and small ones on
either side.
Frosted cedar red candles in
triple-holders and orange gladioli
and white chrysanthemums orna-
mented -the speaker’s table. Santa
place cards marked places with
names inscribed in red. Cedar, tied
with a large red bow and red can-
dles decorated the piano.
Mrs. Billie Griffin, president of
the dub, presided and Olive Mc-
Dougle, past president of the^lub
and district director, gave the
welcome. Response was made in a
humorous vein by John A. Wil-
loughby.
Reversing the usual form, the
bosses introduced the employees.
Mrs. J. E. Bingaman sang three
numbers, opening with a spiritual
and closing with White Christ-
mas, which was joined in by the
ciub. Mrs. Holland played her
accompaniment.
“We Face Tomorrow,” was the
subject of the principal address
which was given by Marguerite
Anderson of Abilene, state presi-
dent. The forward look, the
courage and ability to meet Chang-
ing conditions in a changing world
were stressed By the speaker.'
Mrs. Griffin was presented with
the club president’s pin by Signs
Stanley, vie* president, in behalf
of the ciub. Group singing fol-
lowed.
Invocation was given by Rev.
Clifford B. Thomas and benedic-
tion by Rev. A. G. Fitzgerald.
Miss Anderson was accompanied
to Stamford by Miss Burnya Mae
Moore of Abilene.
cidult Sunday school class had
definite part in,adding the Christ-
mas atmosphere to the church. Mrs.
•Billy Bryant was general chair-
man.
For the Christmas tree, children
and young people will exchange
gifts, the gifts not to exceed 50
cents in price. “Old Santa” will be
present and sacks of fruit, candy
and nuts will -ber-distrHyoted- trr
the children. Each department will
have a part on the program.
A special candlelight Christmas
service will be held at the church
on Sunday at 7 p. m., the pastor.
Rev. Marshall Rhew, announced.
Christmas carols, the Christmas
Scriptures and the story, “The
Littlest Angel" will form the pro-
gram. The three choirs, the junior
choir directed by Mrs. Travis
Bouchett, the adult choir, directed
h;- Mrs. Welby Callicoatte, and the
Youth choir, directed on this occa-
sion by Mrs. F. E. Upshaw, will
take part, with Mrs. N. M. I’hy,
church organist at the organ.
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MARTHA GUILETT,’
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Bulldogs Lose to
Eastland, 35-0,
In Regional Clash
By HAL G. MASON
• The Stamford Bulldogs were de-
feated by the Eastland Mavericks
at Eastland last Friday night by
a score of 35-0. This gave Eastland
^ Region lyeJkamjypmjlyu fpoJ^U.
title.
Just the week before the Bull-
dogs had dropped Olney 40-6 for
bi-district honors. It was a smash-
ing blow to Stamford fans as they
sat helpless in the grandstands
with, a stiff north wind blowing as
the Bulldogs fought, trying to keep
their slate clean.
Some 4,000 people watched as
Johnny Hicks, Eastland left half-
back, got the hall game under way
as he kicked off to Stamford.
Three plays and the Bulldog*
failed to gain so they booted on
fourth down and the Mavericks
took over. Eastland scored the first
time they got the ball. They started
SEEN* ■^xon» th«jr own 39-yard line and j
climaxed a 61-yard drive for their
fiistr touchdown. Hicks zipped right
end from the seven and crossed
the goal line. The extra point was
good.
In the first three quarters it
was nip and tuck all the way. The
Bulldogs got back on their feet
only to keep slipping as they were
trailing 7-0. Stamford generated
i some fairly, good offensive drive,,
and held Eastland in the second
quarter. Thomas Hinson, with'the
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pennington
are in Lawrenceville, 111., spend-
ing the holidays with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. John HcGaughey, and
her^jfamily.
Greeting Edition
Of American to Be
Published Tuesday
Christ mss greeting edition
n^Ths Stamford American will
, be published next week, being
distributed to subscribers on
Wednesday instead of Friday. ,
Those desiring holiday greet- )
ingn in this edition are asked
to call number 6 and a repre-
sentative will he glad to eub-
kiiit layouts and copy.
Children to Give
Program for First
Presbyterian
Children of the primary depart-
ment of the Sunday school, direct-
ed by Mrs. Tony Selmon, will pre-
sent a Christmas program at the
Central Presbyterian Church Sun-
day evening, beginning at 7 p.m.
A Christmas tree will be held and
bags of fruits, candy and nuts w[ll
be distributed to the children.
The church is beautifully decora-
ted for the Christmas season.
Christmas music will be featured
at the morning service and the
pastor, Rev. A. G. Fitzgerald, will
preach a Christmas sermon.
White Gifts Service
Planned at Central
Christian Church
At the Central Christian church,
the pastor. Rev. Clifford B. Thom-
as, will bring a Christmas message
and the choir will sing an anthem
at the morning hour.
In the evening, the White Gifts
for the King service will be held
when the Christmns story will be
given in Scripture and song. The
pastor will give the Scriptures and
the choir will sing the Christmas
music. Gifts for the Juliette Fowl-
er Hoyne in Dsll^° will thgq be
taken to the altar.
A church party, complete with
Christmas supper, entertaining pro-
gram and Christmas tree, including
a visit from Santa Claus, was held
at the church Wednesday night.
Special Sermons
Planned at First
Baptist Church
Sermons for the Christmas sea-
son will be given at the First Bap-
tist phurch Sunday at both the
morning and evening hours by the
pastor, Rev. Miles B. Hays, and
Christinas music will be rendered
by the choir, under the direction
of C. M. Lester with Albert Rus-
sell at the organ.
The Junior department held its
party at the church Monday night,
the Intermediate department after
prayer service on Wednesday
night and the Beginners on Thurs-
day afternoon. A Christmas tree
and a visit from S’artta Claus high-
lighted the Beginners’ party. On
Fsuday afternoon, the Primaries
will hold a party and on Sunday
night after the church service,
young people of the Sunday school
Itnd Training l)nlon will ring
Christmas carols for shut-ins and
GILBERT BRANDENBERGER
FFA Sweetheart
Crowned Wednesday
Night at Bunkhouse
Martha Guillett was crowned
FFA Sweetheart Wednesday night
at the Bunkhouse by Gilbert Bran
denberger,‘president of the Stam-
ford High School Chapter, Future
Farmers of America. Martha was
chosen by members of the club, all
of whom are students in vocational
agriculture.
The night’s festivities were pre-
ceded by a chqck wagon barbecue.
Before the coronation games were
played with Mrs. Ix>u Williams
Polnac directing.
Club members brought their
dates and other guests at the af
fair were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mer-
riott, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coleman
and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy M.
Craig, Mrs. Polnac and her moth-
er, Mrs. Fannie Williams, and
Mrs. W. G. Pritchett. Mr. Pritchett
is ciub. sponsor. _________ ________
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Talbott spent
last week-end in Gsinsville with
will fater have refreshmentns. Mr.' Talbott’s mother and sisters.
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Resident of Area for
More Than 50 Years
Buried Here Tuesday
Oscar O. Gustafson, native of
Sweden, who had lived in this area
for more than 50 years, died Sun-
day at 4:30 p. m. at the Stamford
Sanitarium. He was taken to the
hospital on Saturday.
Funeral service was held Tues-
day at 2 • p. m. at the Central
Presbyterian Church. Rev. A. G.
Fitzgerald, pastor, was assisted by
Lloyd Connell, minister of the
Church of Christ, in coducting the
service. Burial was in Highland
cemetery with Kinney Funeral
Home in charge.
Mr. Gustafson was born in
Sweden August 8, 1869, and came
to the United State* when he was
12 years of age. He married Lydia
Jane Brsland at Lueders on July
14. 1895. They lived on a ranch in
Throckmorton county for a number
of years after their marriage be
fore moving to Stamford. Mr.
Gustafson served on the Stamford
polic# force in the 1920’s. They
l*tor lived ip Cisco for several
years and Mr. Gustafson was an
officer there at the time of the
“Santa Claua" bank robbery. Mr.
Gustafson was a member of the
Presbyterian Church and the
Knights of Pythias lodge.
Mr. Gustafson is survived by his
wife, three sons, L. A. Gustafson
of Abilene; Elmo of Beaumont .and
Rayford of Waynesboro, Miss., two
daughters, Mrs. Ila Turner of Gal-
veston and Mrs. Mary Jackson of
Seminole; eight grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. A brother, A.
A. Gustafson, and a half-sister,
Miss Alma Gustafson, live In
Stamford. Two other half-sisters
survive, r
Pallbearers for the funeral of
Mr. Gustafson were Cole Breland,
Hass Aston, Chet Taylor, Jack Bre-
land, Edward Carlson, Erno Karg-
er. Honorary pallbearers were A.
M. G. Nwenson, Carl Hedberg,
Diels Hines; \V. G. Swenson.
Substituting in the backfield
for Spencer Millington was Le-
land Nauert, while Phill Webb
was in for Ray Hansen at
right wnd. Billington and Han-
sen were on the bench all dur-
ing the game because of in-
juries received in practice the
same week. Just the week be-
fore the remark was made after
the Stamford-Olney game, as
Olney had three first string
players out, “Wonder what
would happen if some of our
men got hurt?”
aid of James Wilson managed to
drive to the Eastland 26 and 29-
yard line as the half ended 7-0.
Early in the third quarter East-
land drove to the Bulldog 15 and
lost the ball on downs. On a pass
from Wilson to Hinson, the Bull-
went to the Eastland 16 where
they took over on downs and start-
ed their second touchdown drive.
Seven plays later, with Mathiews
Meeting Scheduled Friday
To Discuss Action to Take
In Division of Funds Fight
A meeting of representatives
from all over Precinct 2 will be
held Friday morning at ten o’clock
in the Council Room of the City
Hall in Stamford for the purpose
of. discussing action to be tajutii
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22 Bulldogs to
Receive Letter
“Letters” will be awarded to 22
members of the Stamford high
school football squad an<l the \wo
managers, it was announced this
week by Carl A. Coleman, coach.
Of this group 11 members of the
squad and one of the managers
will graduate this year. Two others
will not be eligible to play next
year.
BURIED WITH MILITARY HONORS—Two Stamford
men. brought home and laid to rest, who lost their lives
in Europe three years ago, were given full military
honors by representatives of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars and the American Legion last week. People of
this area paused to pay tribute to these men and what
they stood for. The firing squad above was firing the
volley at the funeral of Pvt. Carl Greenhaw, who was
buried in Highland cemetery. The other photo shows
the flag-draped casket of T-5 Frank J. Matecha, Jr., as
it was being carried to the Tuxedo church.-\Rector Photo
son of the Stamford Civic Music
Association at St. John's Metho-
dist Church Saturday, night and
ami Hicks doing the ball carrying, enthusiastically rece.ved by
and a 55-yard run by Hicks set
up the counter. This long run car-
ried the ball to the Stamford eight.
It took only two plays to cross
the goal line. The extra point was
good. *
Midway in the fourth period
(Eastland drove 85 yards for their
third marker. On a handoff to
Chamberlain from the Bulldog 24,
he went all the way for the third
marker, making it 21-0.
The Bulldogs were desparate in
the final minutes of the game as
they opened up with an aerial at-
tack. James Wilson did the tossing
for the Bulldogs, which only proved
very fatal. In one of his early ef-
forts to score for the Bulldogs.
Wilson’s pass was intercepted by
the Mavericks around the 20 and
went all the way for six- more
points. As you can soe the extra
point was good every time East-
land made a score.
With less than two minutes to
play. Sparks intercepted another
Bulldog pass and nx .2- ^ yards
for the final counter.
Shooting Fireworks
Illegal, Chief Says
Shooting of fireworks in the
streets or alleys of the city is n
violation of the state law, Police
Chief George Flournoy warned
this week. '* •
The chief has asked cooperation
of parents in enforcement of the
provision. He has urged that pa-
rents talk to their children and
point out that they are subject
to arrest.
the large audience.
Kabinof followed the first half
Large Audience Greets Violinist at
First Civic Music Concert of Season
Benno Rabinof, violinist, ae-|of the program as outlined, giving
companied by his wife, Sylvia, at I five movements of Suite in A ma-
the piano, opened the current sea jor (Vi valdi-Rabinof) followed by
Fantaisie m C Major, Opus, 159
(Schubert), which was full of mel-
ody and harmonic charm, and the
complete form as a concerto of
Concerto in A major (Saint-
Saenll.
Widely applauded during the
first half of the program the re-
sponse was even more spontaneous
during the second half when, in
deference to* the Christmas sea-
son, Rabinof abandoned his out-
lined program and played instead
Ave Maria (Schubert), Sonata in
A Major (Cesar Franck) and the
Witches Dance (Paganini).
These were followed by three en-
cores, Song of the Nightingale
( Sarasate - Rabinof), Jamaican
Rumba (Benjamin), and Spinning
Song ( Popper-Auer). ’
Rabinof played with delicate feel-
ing and exquisite altistry. The per-
fect harmony and sympathetic
blending of the two instruments
was apparent throughout the two-
hour concert, and both musicians
were gracious ,n their response to
frequent encores.
Doctor Bunkley
Returns Home
Dr. E. P. Bunkley, who has been
in a hospital in New Orleans for
several months, and Mrs. Bynkley,
who has been there with him, re-
turned home Tuesday night. Dr.
Bunkley is much improved and af-
ter a couple of months at home is
expecting to return to work.
Emmet Carey Pryor, age 69, of
Nashville, Tenu., brother of George
PryA of tljis city, died December
13. Thia is two i f Mr. Pryor's
boiijiers who have died within
period of some three months.
Music Club’s Annual
Christmas Program
Presented Sunday
Outstanding in a long series of
public Christmas programs by the
Stamford Music club was the pre-
sentation of the Christmas story
St. John’s Methodist Church Sun-
day night, The club was directed
by Mrs. Tony Selmon.
Churches of the city dismissed
their night services for the event
and a large crowd was present for
the occasion. The church, beautiful-
ly decorated for the Christmas sea-
son, was arranged in keeping with
the Christmas theme. The inspiring
service was held by candlelight
with Betty Upshaw lighting the
randies before the program open-
ed.
Following an, uigjx” prelude by
Mrs. N. M. Phy, the theme of the
program was set by a solo by Wil-
liam Mays. Members of the Music
Club choral group then entered
the church singing and formed the
choir, singing the familiar Christ-
mas songs from time to time as
the narrator, Mrs. Norris Russell,
gave the story of the birth of the
Christchild. Mrs. Welby Callicoatte
and Mrs. Richard Embody sang two
sblo numbers and Mrs. Traivs Bou-
ehett and Mrs. Richard Lane gave
a descant to one of the songs.
The story, so simply and effect-
ively given, was Climaxed by the
triumphant singing of Handel's
“Hallelujah Chorus.”
This same program was pre-
sented for the colored people of
the city at thp church Thursday
night of last week.
I)r. Pryor Home
Dr. George Pryor, J r., has re-
turned from Boston, where he has
hern doing post graduate work.
He flew to) Nashville, where he
visited briefly with his aunt, Mrs.
F. V. Gold. Mrs. Pryor and daugh
ter*, Ann Bratten and SCotty, met
him in Dallas Thursday of Nat
week end BvejT all returned to
Stamford Sunday.
Breaks Wrist
Mrs. A. G. Fitzgerald sifffcred
a broken right wrist when she slip-
ped and fell on the sidewalk last
Sunday afternoon. A broken wrist
at Christmas time is quite a hand-
icap. Mrs. Fitzgerald admits.
son, Spencer Billington and Leland
Nauert, backs; Phil Webb and Otis
Jones, ends; J. J. Gregory, Walter
Vaden, Harvey Rivers and Her-
schel Kelley, guards; Royce Smith,
center, and Alvin Rush, a manager.
Other lettermen for this season,
as announced by Coach Coleman,
are Joe Mims and Jerald Leavitt,
Lacks; Ted Sitton, Albert Crider
and Ray Hansen, ends; Euclid Ap-
pling, Gauvaync Wills, Charles
Lawson and Wetzel Ward, tackles;
Bill Gregory, guard; Norman
Ward, center, and. K. K. Francis,
Jr., manager.
Rotarians Honor
Football Players
Annual luncheon honoring the
Stamford football squad was held
Tuesday by the Rotary club with
Clay Markham, chairman of the
Youth Service committee, pre-
senting the program.
Mr. Markham introduced Coach
Carl Coleman who in turn present-
ed assistant coach Buford McCauI-
ley and the boys. As each boy was
introduced Mr. Coleman told of his
accomplishments and indicated
whether or not he would return
next year.
Coach Coleman praised the local
boys as being the best he ever
coached. “They trained harder,
played well and were good sports
in defeat as well as victory," he
said.
Weaver Medlin presided in the
absence of John Reese, who was ill.
the fight for equitable distribution
of county road and bridge funds.
De!egati‘s,bav;o,been invited from
Corinth, Sunnyside, Funston, New
jtope, Lueders, Avoqa and tbs
Ericksdahl community. This action
followed a meeting Monday with
the County Commissioners’ Court
at which no favorable results were
obtained.
Despite the fact that audit con-
ducted by Horace Cgndley, a CPA
of Abilene, showed that Precinct
2 paid in 34.87 of all ad valorem
taxes in the county, the court
would not approve 34 per cent of
this money for the precinct. Com-
missioner John Massey made the
motion that this amount be allotted
precinct 2, but the motion died for
want of a second. There was some
discussion of 32 per cent for the
precinct but no definite action waa
eawraar w
Just Plain
Cussedness
The Stamford Garden Club
this year again is sponsoring
a home decorating contest for
the holiday season. Under their
guidance and through their ef-
forts many homes were made
more attractive last year.
Many novel ideas were develop-
ed and the gay spirit that is
Christmas was created outside
the home as well as inside.
This year several homes have
keen quite artistically decorat-
ed. One. that of Mr. and Mrs.
Curtis Terry on Wells street,
had received m«irh favorable
comment. We say "had receiv-
ed" because one night this week
boys tore up the display,
carrying off one of the candles
nnd hoth of the spot lights.
The candle was found in Har-
mon Park but the spot lights
are still missing.
Local Men Attend
Appreciation Dinner
For Harley Sadler
Among those from Stpmford
who attended the appreciation ban-
quet at Sweetwater Monday night
honoring Hailey Sadler were A. C.
Bishop, Billy Bryant, Jim West,
Roy Arledge and A C. Humphrey.
The affair was preceded by a
barbecue and followed by an
address by Gov. Beauford Jester.
Legion to Celebrate
26th Birthday at
Christmas Party
The American Legion and Aux-
iliary .wjli. celebrate their twenty-
sixth birthday at their annual
| Christmas party w hich will be
held Monday night at 7:30 o’clock
at the legion Hall. The Junior
Auxiliary will have charge of part
of the program.
Children will take children’s
gifts for the Christmas cheer box-
es. Refreshments will be served.
New Boy Scout
Troop at Lueders
A new Boy Scout troop Was in-
stalled at Lueders Tuesday night
with a father and-son banquet at
the Baptist church. Dale Hewgley.
field scout executive, was in
charge. The new organization is
s|>on»ored by the Chamber of Com-
merce.
Joe Delewaidc is the scoutmaster
and Charles Reid is his assistant.
Registration cards were presented
to all the boys and tenderfoot pins
to those qualified. Fourteen mem-
bers had belonged to a former
scout troop therb and the othbr
eight are new to the scouting pro-
gram ...
A camHelight investure service
as led by senior patrol leader,
Charles Bragg, an Eagle scout of
Lueders. Fourteen dads were pres-
ent.
A
Transportation, and Highway Com-
mittee of the Chamber of Com-
merce it was decided to invite res-
idents from all over the precinct
to the Friday meeting in order that
the next step might be discussed.
Figure* are still being compiled
but indications are now that Pre-
cinct 2 should receive roughly 50
per cent of the automobile regia*
tration funds. At present only 29
per cent are being allocated to the
precinct.
Using last year’s figures, one
percentage point in ad valorem
taxes amounts to roughly $440 and
in automobile license fees, $725. It
was pointed out at the meeting
Tuesday, held at the First National
Bank, that Precinct 2 is being de-
prived from between $16,000 to
fld.OOO annually by the present
method of apportioning road and
bridge funds.
Long-Time Resident
Of This Area Dies
Monday Afternoon
Mrs. J. H. Chapman, age 73,
who lived here since 1916, died
Monday at 1:35 p. jn. at the fami-
ly home on South Weatherbue
street. She had been in failing
health for several months.
Funeral service was held Tues-
day at 3:30 p. m. at the First
Baptist Church. Rev. L. D. Hull,
pastor of the Northside Baptist
Church, was assisted by Rev. Mile*
B. Hays, pastor, in conducting the
service. Burial was in Highland
cemetery with Kinney Funeral
Home in charge.
Mrs. Chapman was the former
Lula Love. She was born July 20,
1874, in Grimes county. She and
Mr. Chapman were married De-
cember 1, 1891, at Zulrich. They
came to Stamford from Cameron
on November 16, 1916, and this
has been their home since that
time. Mrs. Chapman was a mem-
ber of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband;
five sons, Arthur, Eugene, Oscar,
J. D. and Ross Chapman, all <4f
Stamford, a daughter. Mrs. Golds
Mae Allen of Austin; seven grand-
children, three great-grandchildren,
and a brother, Jim Love of Yoak-
um.
A nephew, Claude Chapman of
Dublin, was in a car accident en
toutc to the funeral and was taken
J in Rvownwood, die has
a broken arm and other injuries.
Out-of-town relatives and friend*
here for the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. Chester Allen. Austin; Mrs.
Nancy Rasco and Mrs. Homer
Hatton and daughter, Wellington;
Mrs. O. E. l>emmer and Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Chapman, Abilene;
Dub, Jack nnd Gene Burleson and
Mrs. Ida Curfman, Wichita Falla,
and H. E. Fulcher, Ballinger.
Pallbearers for the funeral of
Mist Chapman were Lee Baker, R.
A. Bristow, J. D. Rasco. Forie*t
Rasco, Lawrence Crider and Wil-
liam C. Burleson.
Letters to Santa
To Be Printed
December 23
Santa'a mailbag at The Siam-
ford American is bulging, but
more letters can he puhtishud,
mi boys and girls who would
like to send their letter* to
Santa hy way of The America*
may mail or bring them to
the office immediately.
These letters will be publish-
ed in the Christmas edition,
which will be on December U.
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Craig, Roy M. Stamford American (Stamford, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 19, 1947, newspaper, December 19, 1947; Stamford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth972920/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stamford Carnegie Library.