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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
1
An opinion poll of Stamford merchants and businesspeople favored some form of government price control led by the Office of Price Administration. many urged faster action to curb rising costs with varied views on scope including groceries, clothing, autos, and services.
The Stamford American was named second best weekly in towns over 3 000 population at the convention marking its third such honor in five years. First place went to the Fredericksburg Standard and third to the Graham Leader. Over 25 papers entered with judges including Olin Hinkle of the UT journalism department evaluating content advertising typography and coverage. The American previously won the 1948 Community Service Award from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Stamford officials say only days remain in the water line extension project. Wilks Duke and Sneed of Tyler handle the street repairs after Saturday’s installation rush. Labor costs run 29,761.30 with major street replacement in the downtown area and hydrants added citywide. The project includes five miles of lines, new hydrants in the negro section, and lines funded partly by developers in Country Club and Gray's additions. A small sewer extension and replacement also occurred. The city bought all materials including surplus federal hydrants. A Jones County Singing is set for Davie church at 2 PM Sunday, six miles east of Hamlin.
Mr and Mrs L L Harkins open the Pitchin Post on North Swenson where horseshoe pitching fans can try their skill under lights. Courts are regulation size weights and shoes and fans are invited to bring their competition for a horseshoe pitching season.
Cliff Perkins vice president of Sweetwater's Junior Chamber of Commerce spoke at Stamford Jaycees' Wednesday luncheon on the value of extension work to the national Jaycee program and the title Why Extension Service is Every Jaycee's Business. Special guests Miss Louise Livengood and Miss Stamford 1950 attended, with brief reports from Bob Moore Bill Todd and Sandy Hodge on the Bij Regional Jaycee meeting in Odessa. Stamford won the attendance trophy for the second straight year.
Elders G. A. LaGrone of Amarillo and Joe R. Carner of Sweetwater visited Stamford Seventh Day Adventist Church over the weekend. LaGrone baptized eight new members and Carner spoke on the Victorious Life.
Houseguests arrive for the wedding of Ruth Francis and R Q Garrett on Saturday July 29. Notables include Mrs J H Coggins of Pasadena California Mr and Mrs W Gilliland of Wichita Falls Joe Gilliland of Houston Floyd Ray of Fairfield Illinois Mrs C H Dollerhide and son Floud Bee B Fairfield and Mrs Herb Kennedy and daughter Carolyn Kay of Rotan.
Stamford's Exchange Juniors, 1930 TAAF State Consolation champions, were feted at a Friday luncheon. Players present included Moritz, Wash, Baldwin, Smith, Youngblood, Raughton, Hughes, Alexander, Lowe, and Ho kakson. not present were McMillen, Bashfore, McGuire, Davis, Fletcher, and Stapler.
Roy M. Craig publisher of The Stamford American and Leader was elevated to president of the West Texas Press Association at its Abilene convention. He had been vice president and also chaired the program committee as Stamford attendees including Mrs Craig, Mrs Hersche Kelley and Mrs Eucid Appling joined the sessions and events hosted by local outfits and associations.
Melvin and La Rue Greenhaw, children of Mrs. Iva Mae Greenhaw, returned home after a week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rasco near Rockdale. Eugenia Grant spent several days with Jacqueline Hashford, formerly a local resident.
Mire Mehoodl and her daughter Margaret left Sunday night for a four week vacation in Colorado Springs Colorado.
Stamford Pep Squad members will meet Monday afternoon at 1 P M at the football field. Wanda Johnson, president, urges all members to attend. Cheerleaders named are Carolyn Sitton Barbara Pendleton and Peggy Jones with mascots Phil Sutton and Jane Jones.
Mr and Mrs Frank Kirkpatrick and children Charles and Nita Gayle have moved to Hobart Oklahoma. Kirkpatrick took a position as city salesman for Lernon Wholesale Co He previously worked for Kiser Milk Co in this city.
Mr and Mrs KR Q Welsch welcomed a son, Bruce Wayne, weighing five pounds ten ounces, born Sunday at Stamford Sanitarium. Grandparents include Alton Jackson and Curtis Welsch, with great grandparents Bruno Mei and family.
Rev Charles Fike of St. John's Methodist urged Stamford Rotary listeners to honor democracy's roots in God and Greek ideas of individual independence. He warned a nation that forgets its foundations is like a cut flower, urging internal conviction to resist external control and criticizing overemphasis on security.
Mrs. Louise Ludecke known as Granny, aged 89, died August 4 in Denver while visiting daughter Mrs. M Roy. Born October 5, 1861, she moved to Williams County in 1882, married Carl Ludecke, lived in Lagerton, then Stamford from 1913, and was buried Tuesday in Denver. Her daughter Mrs. Roy survived.
City hall reports filtered water gains of 1000 gallons Tuesday night but reservoir remains 450000 gallons below capacity and voluntary rationing is still necessary. Residents with odd street numbers water Tue Thu Sat while even-numbered sides water Mon Wed Fri, no watering on Sunday.
Mrs Sarah Duncan and her son Jorge have been visiting with Mrs Duncan and her parents Mr and Mrs George Mourney for three weeks. They departed Dallas by plane for Washington DC on Wednesday.
Harvest is set to peak next week if rains stay light, with east of town fields still maturing. Rail and truck movement continues. Stamford shipped 49 cars through Tuesday, Avoca 5, Suedors 3, Turedo 15, Sagerton 1, price holds at 1.60 while growers’ net aligns with higher loan price. elevators extend hours as yields average around 2000 pounds per acre.
Mrs. W. T. Browning 83 pioneer citizen of Stamford was buried Tuesday after services at Central Christian Church led by Rev. M. C. Turpin. Burial followed at Highland cemetery with Kinney Funeral home in charge. She born Florence Elizabeth Wolfe in Me Me Me Minnville Tennessee on April 13 1867 later married Browning in Albany December 2 1485. Her family moved to Stamford in 1906. Survived by two sons Lois Browning Canyon and Robert M Browning Austin a daughter in Dallas two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers included Echel Williams and others from out of town attended along with many relatives.
Several buyers from area department stores traveled to Dallas for the fall market of ready-to-wear and general merchandise. Participants included L. L. Webb of Cobb's Department Store, Mrs Foster Belle Kinard, Mrs Reta Culbreas, Bryant Link Co., Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Strauss of Strauss Dry Goods, Miss Sarah Hudspeth, Mrs. Walter Me Daniel Band H Dress Shop, and Mrs. Lee Walker of D and HL Department Store.
John Anthony named newborn son of Mr Brown and Mrs Brown at Stamford Sanitarium on Wednesday August 2 weighing eight pounds zero ounces.
The Stamford Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce forms a hotel committee. The group, chaired by Jim West, includes A. C. Humphrey O. A. Kinney Dr. Tom Sunkley C. C. Westfall Roy M. Craig and Roy Arledge. They will survey hotel operators to attract a new Stamford hotel.
The Industrial Committee will meet Monday and the Goodwill Committee on Wednesday, as scheduled by the Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development.
Mr and Mrs Bert Pert and Jack fad as guests Sunday, Mrs Bill Harwick of Tohoka and Mr and Mrs Harold Williams of Ft Worth were listed among attendees at a social gathering.
A feature engagement has artist Paul Lofgren prepare pen and ink sketches of Stamford businessmen for the August 25 issue. Cash prizes will be awarded to readers who identify the men. Full details to be announced next week.
Draft officials report 96 additional men to undergo physicals before August end. Haskell Jones and Shackelford counties forward 24 for August 10 exams. 3 more to be sent August 17. Abilene hosts a new center to ease Dallas load. 60 men to receive tests there September 12. Anson notes no inductions yet.
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