Four Fires Add About Four Thousand To Stamford Losses
Four fires this week increased Stamford fire losses by about 4000 dollars for the year. The volunteer department prevented heavier damage. Fire at Tom Dancer’s home caused only slight damage. rats suspected as cause. Weldon home on North Webb gutted. loss to house 1000 dollars and 500 on furniture with insurance. Kight/Daughtry home on East Boulevard destroyed. attic fire from wiring. substantial losses. insured. Neville home on East Vanderbilt damaged. clothes closet fire likely spontaneous ignition. 8000 dollars damage with insurance. Chiles and McRee marry in Trent. Chiles with Goodyear, living in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Tom Dancer
R. S. Weldon
North
Webb Street
Mr. Weldon
C. L. Meeker
Sterling Addresses West Texas Rally for Democratic Governor Bid
Ross Sterling of Houston campaigned in Wichita Falls and West Texas for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Senator Walter Woodward and Senator Clint Small spoke in support, addressing charges against Ferguson and urging honest government while critics questioned Sterling’s wealth and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
West Texas
Pol
Ross S. Sterling
Houston
Ton
Memorial Auditorium Grounds
KGKO
Sterling
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Clint Small
Wellington
John Do. Kay
Wooenward
Charles L. Francis
Dallas
Decatur
Henrietta
James B. Ferguson
Mre. M'riam A. Ferguson
Hestie
John ¢ Key
Kay
Senator Woodward
Small
RB. Y. Cummings
Woodward
Cummings
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Summer Band Concerts Close Next Week
The Firemen's Band will finish its summer outdoor concert series with a Harmoni Park show on Thursday night. Last week's concert featured baritone Virg Rowland singing On The Road to Mandalay, with fan favorites Gloworm Sunny South and Should 17 Lamb. Mayfield and Lamb of Haslin wed in Cisco, witnessed by W Lamb and family, with ties to Stamford. Lamb, injured in a previous auto crash, plans to return to West Texas Utilities. Pierre Grainer of Paris set a record by balancing a 523 pound barrel on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Park
L M. York
Mandalay
Virg Rowland
Sunny South
Lamb
Mayfield Carl R. Lamb
Kathleen Mayfield
Haslin
Cisco
W. Lamb
Pierre Grainer
Paris
Lowering of School Age to Six Strikes Education Dilemma
Stamford public schools set a September opening with a historic shift to educate six year olds free. The board limits admissions for five year olds under strict rules, while keeping tuition for non younger entrants at four dollars monthly. Regulations specify calendar periods, entrance exams, and the process for condition exams and senior class admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Board of Education
Supt. L. W. Johnson
Prospecteot
Deulle
Elas Am Tedl
Adm
Ard
Ree
Leto
State Department of Education
State Department
Johnson
Department i
Jones Counts Five Delegates To State Democratic Convention
Jones county chose five delegates and three alternates to the State Democratic Convention at Galveston. Delegates are J. F. Ferguson Orleans Aveca R. B. K. Baie Stamford J. J. Waggoner Hamlin W. S. Pope and Owen Thomas Ameon. Alternates are Otis Miller Anson Wot. McCullough Stamford and Ray Rector Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Galveston
Anson
J. FE. Ferguson
Aveca
R. BK. Baie
Stamford
J. J Waggoner
Hamlin
W. S. Pope
Owen Thomas
Ameon
Otis Miller
Wot. McCullough
Ray Rector
Baptists Win City Championship in Indoor Baseball
The Baptists defeated the Freman V7 to 16 to clinch the Verdence Horne league title in a deciding game. The Indoor Baseball league completed its season as a new seven-inning schedule begins with the Bulldogs joining and several teams dropping out.
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Baptists
Thase
Mettuabiet Suniay
Army
Bulldogs
Baptiste, Utilites
Watermen
Piremen
Jame
Viane
Businessmen Utilities
Tiuewday
Utilities
Basinesemen Watermen
Baptist Watermen
Mantist Protay
Busitwexamen
Businesemen
Baptist
Wedoeulay
Penick-Hughes Named FE Dynamite Distributor in West Texas
Penick Hughes Company wholesale department becomes distributor for DuPont dynamite and blasting accessories in Central West Texas. A fireproof magazine is under construction three miles northwest of Stamford with capacity for two and a half carloads. The lumber yard division supplies materials and oversees erection. Other regional stops include Dallas Wichita Falls San Angelo and Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penick-Hughes Company
DuPont de Nemours & Company
West
Texas
Stamford
Penick Hughes Company
Dallas
Wichita Alle
San Angelo
Midland
R. E. Penick
Glee Club Guests to Be Entertained at Local Homes
Members of the Girl's Glee Club and Orchestra of the Odd Fellows Home Corsicana will be entertained in local Odd Fellows and Rebekah homes during a visit. The concert is set for Monday evening at City Auditorium 8 p.m. Admission is free. Mrs Beulah Gould visited in Monday Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Girl's Glee Club
Odd Fellows Home
Corsicana
Odd Fellows
Ferguson Rally Begins Runoff Campaign in Dallas
Dallas rally spotlights Ferguson and Sterling as candidates seek support in the governor runoff. Speakers include Alvin M. Chevley and supporters of Lave and Mayfield. Dallas county figures show Miller lead in the first primary with Perchen aiming to draw his votes while Sterling trails. In separate notices, the community mourns the deaths of W.D. Scott and Mrs. Nancy Shaw with funeral details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Parmer
Jim
Ferguson
Rose S. Sterling
Harry Miller
Perchen
Miller
John Davis
Thomas Bo Lave
Sterling
Dallas County
Tomer
Lave
Jim Young
Earle KB
Mayfield
Fergaeen
Ty Mere Mirtem
Ma” Secenaan
Alvin M. Chveley
United States
Amerian Legion
Walter Woeteand
Ole Man
Mark Metlee
Port Worth
Gcaenenal Tober
Cave Phebsyitt
Jessinee
Hmoweton Reeng
Cleetive Highway Fm
Mikeiot
Gwen Aul Sterling Wan
Eyetem
Cerverner Moody
Benglar Davie
Davie
Fim
Sterlingreimn
W. A Thamar
Houston
Texas
Larry Mille
Mowly
City Board Forms to Oversee Fire Prevention Duties
Stamford council creates a five member Fire Prevention Board with advisory and investigative powers. The board may study fires citywide, recommend prevention methods, and inform the public, including the fire chief, chief of police, and fire materials supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Stamford Pire
Serge
Wie
UV. Hardwick
Mre
RT Harviie
Rick Rowland
Gi Flournoy
Palen
Rain totals inch up in Stamford area
Stamford reported half an inch of rain on Sunday bringing the month’s total to about one and a half inches. Rain Monday was light in the area but heavier showers were registered at several points downtown and in surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Margaret Turner Turner Dies in Fort Worth Hospital
Miss Margaret Turner 19 daughter of Miant Mee Turner, formerly of Asperment, died three days after admission to a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral held at the Baptist church in Asperment with Rev. C. A. Haskin officiating. burial in Asperment Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Turner and a large number of brothers and sisters. Distinguished attendees listed among local residents and Stanford community members.
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Margaret Turners
Turret Asperment
Fort Worth
Mies Tuner
Heegettal
Mies Turner
Miselay
Aspetenmat
Stansford Actus
Jayle Pas
Turner
Mam Jone
Nmugeh Larner
Vingte Pee
Miv Bank Allen
Aepertaam
Mra M
Dikempean
Lenyonceth
Menere and
Meadames
T. ©. Hart
de M. Martin
Thompean
Siegen
Alten Metletlan
Mendarins
R Mahon
HK. Langford
T. i Tinsley
O W. Cullam
Saen Helen Meyer
Marguriette Bennett
Vera Steely
Olive Mcllougie
Bernie
Pauline Thearmpean
Harry Bounds
Byron Lewis
Ferguson Wile Sues At Asppermont Pridas
James E. Verguwn will speak at Aspermont Friday night in behalf of his wife’s gubernatorial candidacy. A large group of Ferguson supporters from Stamford and nearby areas is expected to attend. Mee. T. J. Hicks died in Wiech te Falls and will be buried at Spring Creek cemetery. Kinney brothers transported the body. service at Kinney Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Joel V. Grimes. T. L. Stockman died in Haskell. funeral held by Rev. Mr. Whatley with burial in Haskell cemetery. Kinney Brothers of Stamford in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Shaw
Rockdale
Stamford
Sprin Creek Cemetery
Joel Vv. Grimes
Kinney Brothers
Shaw
Fred Shaw
Lueders
James EK. Verguwn
Aspermont
Ferguson
T. J. Hicks
Wiech
Spring Creek
T. L. Stockman
Haskell
Mr. Whatley
Haskell Cemetery
Sherman First to Bring Cotton To Stamford This Year
S H Sherman becomes the first to bring cotton into Stamford for the season. The bale arrived Thursday morning near the Welle area, transported from the belt line by Sherman’s route on the highways. The bale weighed about 500 pounds and was stored at the VUesander Gin as the owner awaited sale through the Texas Cotton Cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Sherman
Stamford
Sherman
Tetas Cotton Cooperative
Jury List For September Term Of District Court Announced
The district court reveals the jury list for the September term with numerous names including J. Spurgeen Reewee and W. Hayees among the panel. The notice itemizes jurors assigned to weeks starting September 1 and September 13, with further lists for September 22 and late September, detailing attendees from multiple towns and regions.
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Segtennes
J. Spurgeen
Regeet
Fellows Grand Jury
T. D. Swenken
W. M. Hayees
Cheon
G. Geen
B ‘Lbreath
W. F Melesedon
F. M. Kewcke
W. G. Inane
EK. Reram
Lee Canthon
Ho Herrick
Amerson
AR Brutes
Prichard
Arceean
WM Carton
Cummings to Speak at Abilene Campaign Meeting
The report notes that Cummings of Wichita will speak on August 19 at 4 p m on the Peteral lawn in Abilene as part of Miriam Ferguson’s governor bid. Lon A Brooks to be chairman. Cummings praised as a strong Texas speaker and lifelong Ferguson ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Wichita
Falix
Peteral Lawn
Abilene
Miriam Ay Ferguson
Cummings la
Texas
Lon A. Brooks
Bectai
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Chiles
McRee
W. F. Chiles
Jean McRee
Trent
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Mrs. Chiles
Cook Apartments
Fast Hamilton Street
Mazaroli
J. Ss. Fletcher
Wichita Pales
Jones Counts
Henning
Pormer
Tandhepates
Goon Peate
Jim Sie
Wt. Scott
W. DD. Scott
Aeon
Mr Hooker
Walters
Oklahoma
Scott
J.B. Scott
Munday
H. Stanley
Clarence Nichols
Avery
Stanley
New City Board
Wiss Margaret Terner
Beveege Wanieree
Pergueson Wile Suear
Asvpermont Pridas
Mere
V. J. Hicks
Anson Moonee
Kugun
Ab Manter
Will Bh. Haber
HV. Ashtarn
Burne
Adaved
J. J. Crawford
Anne
Earnest Meftengal
J. d Jenkina
Arnett
Par Lollas Athert Hrown
Hermie Hone
J. ¢ Ward
W. M Kaew
Hagen
Ivy
A. Ma
Kee
A. Mincu
Perce May
Cart Theonewey
Wally Pike Lean
Htoste
C. Ratherfard
J. Wiii
Walker
Reiley
BK .Y. Ferrett
Hanmick
Tatoo
Touchstom
Cervett
Bkeaver
Fraviv
Ethener T. Thertee
Howard
W. V. Bermett x. Pfack
Weed
Gee. Watnands
Yoeow
Harnet
Low Vaseor
Veasry
Fannin
O. J
Caton
GW. Hyatt
Rewves
Meltyide
B. Pace
Benhgttan
Cropenhaver
de Young
J. Martin
Roy Faimonmda
Aa L McKeever
Kennett
Te Camont
Pett Joryth
M.D. Manning
Dheeheer
Snes
Jenvers
W.T. Garsetts
Due Culberson
Calpe Peer
B Hillingeeley
Resaheml
P Manley
Cheeley
Heetee Kart Whaley
Roy Edwards
Hub Macharn
Aw Cowley
BR A. Wilemer Fagan
Rwefienr Lhawe
Laveche
Marcie Pittard, Jr
Tobbe W. Cuoweert
Dna
Thait
S. Peres
Geo
C. Hall
Doteon
Carne Walter Alford
M. W. Hiullock
S. Barkley
J. M. Clazner
Perguson
Shilene
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