Stamford Urges Large Stamford Delegation to Mineral Wells
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce seeks the largest delegation at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention in Mineral Wells May 4 5 6. Stamford HQ will be the Kandyland Shop. call for hats and registration. A 2 50 fee funds convention activities. lodging and travel options are outlined with rail fare estimate.
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Stamford Chamber of Commerce
West Tex Chamber of Commerce
Mineral Wells
Kandyland
Convention Hall
Main Street
Stamford
Boag
J. A. Loftin
West Texas
City Baseball League Organized with Four Teams
City Hall last night hosted the formation of the City Baseball League with D T Perkins as president and A L Buster as secretary. Teams include American Legion Fire Department Armory and Odd Fellows each fielding 15 players. Opening game slated for April 14 with 10c for women and children 20c for men.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Baseball League
D. T. Perkins
A. L. Buster
Steve Bennett
American Legion
Fire Department
Armory
Odd Fellows
W. O. Caton
Ralph Daniels
Dan
Legion
Alton Brady
Mer
Department
Nevins
Buie
Bese Am
Stamford to Send Two Stamford Delegates to Minerah Wells Pageant
A Stamford Chamber of Commerce committee appoints five members to choose two Stamford women to represent the city as Madame and Miss in the West Texas Governor’s Pageant at Minerah Wells. The selections are Madame Mrs J A Loftin and Miss Marie rs, as announced by Chairman R B Bryant.
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Meral Wells Country Club
J. A. Loftin
Madame Stamee
Marie Dee
Natongtty Eer
Opera Ener
Mori Meyith
College
Rotary
Kiwanis
Sinest
Commer
Stamford
West Texas
Cecil McDaniel
C. T. Dodson
George Pryor Elected President of Rotary Club
Tuesday election by Rotarians approved George Pryor as president and E E Gose as vice president. R C Thomas known as Squire was chosen editor of the Rotary paper Felloes. A L Buster re elected secretary. Boys Week planned for April 6 with activities for boys worldwide.
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R. E. McDonald
I. H. Terry
T. E. Upshaw
L. F E. Larche
O. P Harlan
George Pryor
E. E. Gose
R. C. Thomas
Squire
Felloes
Rotary
A. L. Buster
R. B. Bryant
J. M. Youree
FE. P. Bunkley
J. Reece Pratt
Met
Richardson Rites Held for Avoca Native in Stamford
J S Richardson 23 died of Brights Disease at Colgin Sanitarium Waco and was buried at Hang Cemetery Stamford after service at Avoca Methodist Church. He leaves behind a wife and one child and his father T F Richardson. His mother Mrs T F Richardson had died recently, leaving the family in sorrow.
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J. S. Richardson
T. F. Richardson
Avoca
Hand
Stamford
Bright
Colgin
Waco
Ae Hint Watt
Voca Meth
Sihurch
Ged Youree
Afanan
T. FE. Richardson
Richardson
Plainview Resident Vogelsang Celebrates 56th Birthday
Mr Vogelsang was surprised by friends and children who visited Tuesday night to celebrate his 56th birthday in Plainview. Ice cream cake was served as part of the gathering with relatives including Mr and Mrs Pete Vogelsang and nearby families from Stamford and surrounding areas attending.
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Vogelre
Plainview
Airs
Pete Vdgelsang
Frank Kohout
Stamford
Easter Services at St Thomas Church
Easter morning service at 9 30 oclock at St Thomas Catholic Church 8S Swenson Ave led by Rev P Mosler Bomarton invites all members to attend visitors welcome date Monday morning April 13th
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St. Thomas’ Catholic Church
Swenson Ave
P. Mosler Bomarton
Ee Bertinedate
Upshaw Wins Mayoral Race Amid Scratched Ballots
In Harmony, T. E. Upshaw was elected mayor 99 to 52 over C. L. Meeker as voters scratched names from the ballot revealing mixed support. L. E. L. J. Reece Pratt and J. H. Rutherford won alderman seats with 151 and 97 votes respectively, while Burrow drew 55 in both races. The upset reflected a largely unorganized opposition and surprise write-ins during a low turnout of 151 votes.
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Harmony City
C. L. Meeker
B. C. Burrow
All Man
T. E. Upshaw
Meeker
L. E. L. J. Reece Pratt
J. H. Rutherford
Burrow
Upshaw
Carnival plans nixed from Stamford amid local opposition
The John Francis Shows passed Stamford and did not perform after opposition from churchgoers and mixed local sentiment. Opponents argued carnivals are wasteful while some favored the Dokey lodge of Fort Worth sponsorship, but financial constraints and droughtlike conditions led to skipping the event.
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Stamford
John Francis
Dokey Lodge
Ft. Worth
Carnival Company
Woodman O W W Convention Report From San Antonio
The Head Camp Convention in San Antonio April 6 and 7 was harmonious. Bankers report assets over 122 million and liabilities under 3 million with 16.5 million in Texas bonds, 385 thousand in Jones County. The MemorialSanatorium hosted 500 delegates, 165 patients treated free, Waco Camp gave 1050 to the fund, and attendees pledged to boost Wood Craft.
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San Antonio
Texas
Sovereign
U. S
Morris Sheppard
Jones County
Waco
J. E. Massey
St Johns Church Votes on Unification Plan
At the Wednesday night prayer meeting, St Johns Church members voted 16 for unification with the church 55 against it. Bro Doak read the plan of unification without comment and the vote was taken without debate.
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St Johns Church
Bro. Doak
Laymen Meet at St Johns Friday to Hear Vital Interest
Members of St Johns Church are urged to attend this Friday gathering. The event invites regular attendees and nonmembers alike to listen and engage on a matter described as vital to church interests.
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St. Johns
Local prospect Oher Cannon signs with Spudders team
The Stamford High School class of 1994 star Oher Cannon signs with the Spudders and begins a professional baseball career. He will earn 175 dollars a month for the season and is expected to rise in the minor leagues.
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Oher c
Cannon
Spudders
Cee Te Stamford Hi School
Eanery
Teanan
Mitel Haa Sige Pe Ture
Shep
Rain Brings Rejoicing Across Dry West Texas Towns
Rain Tuesday brings widespread relief in Stamford and surrounding areas with showers from South Plains to Denison. Officials report nearly two inches at Stamford Townsite, with hail and scattered lighter totals in other communities. Farmers and residents express hope for a good crop year as previous drought chills ease.
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West
Texas
Funston
Avoca
Lueders
South Plains
Denison
Wichita Valley
Stamford
Stamford Northwestern
Tom Kutach
Jo W. Morse
New Hope
W. L. Brigham
Corinth
J. M. Covey
Rockdale
Barryhill
G. W. Rhodes
McConnell Community
Haskell
Stamford Trade
Doctor Lost His Medicine After Abilene Service Car Ditching
An Abilene service car left the road near the McCuistion place southwest of Stamford Tuesday night as floodwaters rose. Dr. Johnson of Dallas recovered medical supplies from the car, but several hundred dollars worth spoilt. The Williams Drag Line pulled the car and other vehicles from the ditch.
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Abilene
McCuistion
Stamford
Dr. Johnson
Dallas
Texas
Williams Drag Line
Central Presbyterian opens new church with service and dinner
The Central Presbyterian congregation held its first service in the new church home on Sunday morning followed by a large dinner in the basement dining room. Pastor J M Youree delivered a sermon as the choir directed by Mrs H H Pennington performed a fine program.
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Central Presbyterian
J. M. Youree
H. H. Pennington
Geo. Hines
Farl Keese
John Pinson
J. ©. Klein
Rev. Youree
Pastor resumes duties at First Baptist Church Sunday
The First Baptist Church pastor returns to the pulpit after a six week illness and leads morning and evening services next Sunday. Members are urged to rally, invite guests, and support both services starting at 7 40 with prayer and a focus on spiritual outreach.
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First Baptist Church
Ted Pitor Servies
B. Y
Christink
Win Moffett
Clean Up Campaign Encouraged to Boost City Pride
A fragmented notice urges residents to participate in a cleaning drive to improve the city’s reputation and prevent decay. It emphasizes community effort, local pride, and the goal of presenting a clean, cared for urban area.
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Fai
Willy
Government inspector grants certificate to local dairy herd
Townsman T Turner with 25 dairy cows has earned an official U S Government certificate after inspection at the American plant in Stanford in March. The herd's cows are TB and disease free, registered and identified, enhancing milk safety for buyers.
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T i Turner
U. S
Feil in the Well Injures Man Near New Hope
P R Lundy of the Plains settled near New Hope and was injured when a windlass rope broke while he cleaned a well Tuesday night. He fell to the bottom, breaking his leg and jamming ankle bones, and was taken to Shameford Sanitarium where he will be laid up for some time.
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P. R. Lundy
New Hope
Shameford Sanitarium
Teachers Examination Held for Anson County Applicants
Teachers’ Examination was held in Anson Friday and Saturday for applicants taking all or part of the work. The list includes Mrs L Fleming Stamford Corine Noble Sunnyside Mrs Jeulah Evans Gleason Hamlin Mr Hugh H Farrow Wilson School Miss Lila Cochran Swans Chapel Miss Ora Scott Hamlin Miss Joseph Sealy New Light R. H. Robertson people. The County Examining Board is composed of County Superintendent Chairman Mrs R Thomas Stamford and Prof T C Pon of Hamlin.
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Mre
Ll. Fleming
Stamford
Corine Noble
Sunnyside
Mraj Jeulah Evans Gleason
Hamlin
Hugh H. Farrow
Wison School
Misa Lila Cochran
Swans Chapel
Ora Scott
Joseph
Sealy New Light
R. H. Robertson
Peope
R . Thomas Stamford
T. C. Pon
Anson Pulpit to Host Visiting Pastor on April 12
At Central Presbyterian Church in Anson Rev. A. G. Pitzger will fill Mr Youree's pulpit on Sunday April 12 at eleven o clock. Mr Youree preaches to Stamford Knights Templar that day at Anson. Choir practice Friday morning and Sunday as usual. Evening service at 7 45. All invited.
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A. G. Pitzger
Presbyterian Church
Anson
Youree
Knights Templar
Stamford
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