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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1934

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Happy Kitchen School of Cookery comes to Stamford

The American sponsors a three day community cooking school in the City Auditorium May 14 15 and 16 led by Mrs Beulah Mackay Yates home economic and food lecturer She will present a new program each day and cook more than twenty recipes before guests of The American Admission is free All Stamford women are invited to attend and learn about color in the kitchen labor saving devices and home making insights

Stamford Merican City Beulah Mackay Yates Yates Houston Stamford Lubbock Plainview West Texas New Mexico Happy Kitchen School of Happy Kitchen

Mayor Bunkley Outlines Water Supply Improvement Plan

Mayor Bunkley explains Stamford needs a new water system funded by revenue bonds. A proposed $155,000 contract with engineer Major Powell and Dr. E P Schock would add a river basin and treatment plant to clarify soften and store water. The plan aims to cut losses from basins and save city revenue by meeting industrial needs.

Bunkley State Health Department Schock Stamford W. J. Powell Dalas E. P. Schock Austin Powell

Roby High School Mourns Deaths in Road Crash

A double funeral in Roby marked the deaths of Stella May Waddell and Pleny Mayberry after a Tuesday night crash four miles south of Rotan. Genevieve Waddell survived with injuries as her sister and Mayberry, a football player, were among senior class members and tennis champions.

Roby High School Stella May Waddell Genevieve Waddell Pleny Mayberry Rotan Mayberry Stamford Genevieve Ftrst Roby E. L. Smallwood Methodist Church D. G. Reed Baphhurch R. G. Waddell Pleny Rs. Pink Mayberry Sylves

Big Day Planned Sunday At First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church invites all to a faith filled Sunday service with pastor Rev. Sam Morris. Plans include a 11:00 a.m. sermon The Sufficient Grace of God and a goal of 500 in Sunday school. Judge Clarence E. Farmer will speak Sunday night with anticipation of a forthcoming radio trial in Abilene.

Sam Morris Jesus Abel God Enoch Noah Abraham Sara Moses Stamford Knights Templar Formes Clarence E. Farmer Fort Worth Judge Farmer Jacerat Abilene

Judge Clarence E. Farmer to Speak at First Baptist Church

Judge Clarence E. Farmer, Fort Worth attorney and former Texas legislator, will speak at the First Baptist Church Sunday night at the pastor’s request. He has previously addressed Stamford churchgoers and will discuss his role defending the pastor in an Abilene radio trial set for next Monday. Farmer has defended in four inter state radio cases with two acquittals, one hung jury, and one acquittal on inter state broadcasting charges.

Sam Morris First Baptist Church Clarence E. Farmer Fort Worth Texas Judge Farmer Stamford Abilene First Baptist

New Water Line Improves West Town Fire Protection

A new 8 inch water line totaling 2235 feet along Webb to Porter and West Reynolds to Wichita Valley roundhouse upgrades replaces a 4 inch line from 1910. Three additional fire plugs installed, enhancing water supply for residents. City water department finished the project, employing 22 workers for two weeks.

Webb Porter Street West Reynolds Street Porter Wichita Valley Roundhouse City Water Department

Rabbit Drive Planned At Pleasant Valley School

A rabbit drive will be held at the Pleasant Valley School house six miles east of Stamford on Friday April 6. The event begins at 8 a m with dinner on the grounds and no collection. Everyone is invited to attend.

Pleasant Valley Stamford

Plans for building for use of oldtime cowboys decided

The Texas Cowboy Reunion Association directed a building plan on the reunion grounds in Stamford Texas. A stone wall will bear cattle brands marking engravings by contributors with $15 per brand. First unit cost about 6000 dollars, to be ready by July 4 1934. Officials listed include John Gist A J Swenson Clyde Burnett and others.

Southwest Texas Cowboy Texas Cowboy Reunion Association John Gist Pioneer Cattleman Odessa Stamford Texas Association A. J. Swenson Clyde Burnett Benjamin

Stamford Wins County Track Meet in Anson Amid High Winds

Stamford high school captured the county track meet in Anson on Saturday with 61 points, beating Anson’s 41 as Robert Dunlap led with three firsts and a second. Dave Reeves added three firsts in field events, and the relay team of Fourquureau, Lewis, Burden and Dunlap won as no opponents appeared for finals. Nine Stamford athletes advance to the district meet at Sweetwater Saturday with Dunlap Reeves and others listed for multiple events.

Stamford Anson Robert Dunlap Dave Reeves Dunlap Reeves Wade Fourqurean Alton Burden T. J. Lovvern Sonny” Lewis Meeker Fourgureau Lewis Burden Stamford High Sweetwater Louvern Kinney Fourqurean Sid Russell

Steady Progress In Special Business Courses At High School

Miss Bernice Caldwell teaches extra curriculum business classes at the high school. Two weekly sessions run from four to six with bookkeeping drawing 14 regular attendees and typing plus shorthand 18 students. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings for bookkeeping and Tuesday and Thursday for the other courses. Study pauses June 20 and resumes in the Fall.

Bernice Caldwell

Aldermen Elected Unopposed In City Council Race

In Tuesday’s city election Chas. E. Coombes Roy Arledge and Cleburne Huston won council seats without opposition. Coombes and Arledge had 58 votes each Huston 59. a misread tally sparked a scratched ticket moment. They will be installed Monday succeeding Humphrey Davenport and Plackwell. Holdovers include Mayor Bunkley and Aldermen Upshaw and Francis. Stamford School District votes Saturday choose Swenson Jones and McDonald for three board seats.

Chas. E. Coombes Roy Arledge Cleburne Huston Coombes Arledge Huston C. N. Humphrey BR. P. Davenport A. Plackwell E. P. Bunkley C. F. Upshaw C. M. Francis Stamford Independent W. G. Swenson E. D. Jones R. E. McDonald

Aspermont Editor Claimed By Death

Mrs. John C. Guest longtime Aspermont Star owner and editor died in a Abilene hospital from pneumonia after a brief illness. Her funeral was held at the Aspermont Baptist Church officiated by Rev. J. S. Tierce with burial in Aspermont cemetery. Arrangements were by W. N. Kinney Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband a son two brothers and two sisters.

John C. Guest Aspermont Baptist Church J. S. Tierce Aspermont Cemetery W. N. Kinney Guest Abilene Hospital Aspermont Aspermont Star

Potpourri Program At Rotary Club Meeting

Nine brief speeches formed a lively potpourri program at the Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday. C. T. Dodson chaired the event, guiding an rapid sequence of speakers: Dr. A Blackwell, J C Pinson, Roy Moses, R R Baird, Dr. Frank Scott, J K Brady, L W Johnson, R E McDonald and Rev C R Hooton.

Rotary Club C. T. Dodson Dr. A. Blackwell J. C. Pinson Roy Moses R. R. Baird Frank Scott J. K. Brady L. W. Johnson R. E. McDonald C. R. Hooton

Voters vote on Stamford water revenue bond plan

City Council set a May 1 election to approve a 126000 dollar water revenue bond issue to fund Stamford water system improvements including a flood storage basin at Lake Penick and a new water treating plant. Government grant would total at least 29000 dollars if the bond passes.

Stamford Lake Penick E. H. Layne

Frank Locke Elected Grand Lodge Trustee

Frank Locke was elected Grand Lodge trustee at the annual Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of Texas session in Mineral Wells from March 19 to 21. He also accepted a district deputy grand master appointment and has served in the lodge since 1922. Other trustees elected last month include Sam Knight Fort Worth J M Pouncey San Antonio H H Duncan Kaufman and Mr Aston i Sherman.

Frank Locke Texas Mineral Wells Locke Sam Knight Fort Worth J. M. Pouncey San Antonio H. H.duncan Kaufman Mr. Astoni Sherman

Juniors Present Play at High School Auditorium Tonight

The junior class stages Sound Your Horn at the High School auditorium this evening at 8. A three act comedy about a witty encounter in a roadside inn. An unusual between act attraction features a womanless square dance.

Henry G. Andrews Elected Chairman of Scout Council

Henry G. Andrews was elected district chairman of the Boy Scout council at a Stamford scouters meeting in City Hall. He succeeds I. H. Terry. R. A. Bib was elected vice-chairman. The officers immediately assumed office.

Henry G. Andrews Boy Scout Council Henry Andrews Stamford Scouters City Hall Aes I. H. Terry R. A. Bib

Publix Auto Loan Company Opens in Eastland

The Publix Auto Loan Company opened this week at 111 West Mc Harg avenue next to the Western Union office. D. B. Moody serves as manager with I. L. Hanna of Eastland assisting in startup. Hanna is president of the Retail Merchants Association of Eastland.

Auto Loan Publix Auto Loan Company McHarg Avenue Western Union D. B. Moody I. L. Hanna Eastland Mr. Moody Hanna Retail Merchants Association of

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