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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
4
The issue reflects a second year of continuous work by the American force praising the effort and friendships formed. It notes a small page with no boastful claims, but mentions growing paid subscriptions and ongoing generous support from readers.
A local note of appreciation from the American newspaper staff thanks Stamford Cash Grocery and L E Larche Grocery for steady advertising. The piece praises loyal advertisers theatres and local readers, pledges further growth of the paper, and affirms commitment to Stamford Jones County and community service.
The Carrigan Hotel invites transient guests with homey meals and rooms at reasonable prices. Proprietress Mrs. J. A. Carrigan operates the hotel at 208 East Oliver Street and can be reached by phone 500 for inquiries.
Rain is scarce as farmers plan maize plantings this week. Sunday visits keep residents connected with relatives and friends from Swenson Abernathy Rule and the Post community. A school program is announced for Friday night and locals anticipate a full turnout.
The town notes rain helped farmers but not enough to plant. Mrs. Earl Motes died suddenly, prompting sympathy from residents. Lois Sorrells returned from a W O W convention in San Antonio. O H Cox and J H Thompson visited relatives in Comanche. The first Sunday in May hosts a New Hope Home-Coming with dinner. School closed on the 24th after a lively program.
New Light notes ongoing rain hopes and church attendance at Bella with preaching planned next Sunday at 3 00 PM. Many residents visit relatives in Stamford and Anson while several families share meals and visits. Names include Vesta Rowell Jim Kendrick McElroy Nix Morris Taylor Aston Byrd Ester Blanton Rowell Manes and others amid social gatherings and sick calls.
Pedigreed cottonseed with 1500 bushels sold at one dollar per bushel. For sale 2000 more bushels at the same price. Seed grown in Haskell County listed by Stamford Cotton Oil Mill.
Avoca residents report the death of Mrs. Griffith after a long illness and burial at Spring Creek Cemetery. A Stamford High School group narrowly avoided serious injury when their Dodge veered into a ditch on the Avoca Lueders road, with only minor cuts and bruises. The community also notes a new baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Adis Moon and a district meeting attended by W. L. Miles and Bill Turley.
Large crowds attended a revival at the Methodist church led by Rev Thorp. The event fostered goodwill and reports of professions. Local residents and visitors attended district meetings, surgeries were noted, and PTA officers were elected in a flurry of community activity.
A brief community update from Spring Creek reports healthy locals and occasional events. Mr. W. R. Nash and Mrs. F. B. Reid attended singing at Corinth. Nash and son traveled to Stamford by Ford and returned in a six cylinder Buick. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walch last Saturday. A large crowd gathered at New Hope Church Sunday night with Rev. Hart delivering sermons.
Farmers busy with spring planting as moisture holds. Rev. Short conducts Methodist services at 11 and 7:30 with good attendance. G W Bush returns from Lubbock. Local families visit Rutherford home. Virginia Snyder visits Fuller. Methodist Sunday School play raises funds for classroom equipment. Ewell Rutherford leaves for Dallas for work. T P Harvick travels to Dawson County. Prairie Dog: Floor Varnishes and Brazelton Lur Company ad.
Farmers report planting maize but worry about moisture. Births news item: a son born to Terrell and wife on April 14 and another son to W B Gregory on April 14. Residents visiting relatives in Haskell Rule Lamesa Avoca New Hope and nearby towns. Local social gathering at Lois Bland’s home reported as enjoyed by a large crowd.
The morning sun and green trees set a pleasant scene as the community enjoyed a successful supper raising about 15.00. Mrs. Scott returned from Corpus Christi and other points. Residents attended Sunday singing at Corinth and visited relatives near Rochester. Mr and Mrs Ernest Coleman visited Mr and Mrs C H Miller near Rochester. Miss Faye Campbell spent the weekend in Stamford with Miss Maurine Gamblin Brownie.
Alex Saderberg and family visit Lo and Mrs Basland near Lucers. Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgeson of Spur visited Stamford last Sunday. Local American Legion members attended Cr Alvin Owsley’s District Convention in Stamford. A Methodist church program and Stamford Lake dinner were held. Rev Haterius left Monday for Round Rock to attend Conference.
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