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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
8
Roy Craig reports Texas enters a hot check law with jail terms for insufficient funds and notes pool halls may be licensed as billiard parlors. Governor Connally appoints Robert Strauss to the state banking commission, Stamford ties reappear via the Strauss family, and Anson discusses county road title questions and land ownership on roads.
From the Stamford Tribune August 13 1909 Dana Thompsons tented production travels by its own train with band and orchestra 35 people will present Wyoming a true story of the west in Stamford Tuesday August 17 doors open 7 pm show at 830 pm rain or shine tickets 25 cents for children 35 cents for adults tents located opposite the Texas Central depot Also Sealed Kids to be received August 14 for Opera House use Sept 1 1909 to Sept 1 1910 plus local notices about other Stamford happenings
The first bale of the 1938 cotton crop arrived in Stamford on a Thursday morning brought by W A Gardner. It was purchased by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce at 15 cents per pound with a premium funded by public subscription to replace past premiums. Coach Lee Walker and Mrs. Walker plan a pre season camp for the Stamford Bulldogs by August 22. The Hardin Simmons University Cowboy Band opens a Washington trip August 23 to 26 as official Texas delegation musicians.
Stamford's Carnegie Library received a $100 book gift from the Rotary Club, featuring favorites for children. Capt. Jim Lindsey reports potential for a permanent National Guard armory after talks with Major Gen. Carl Phinney. Stamford plans include five acres near College Lake. School opening likely Sept 7 under Supt. L W Johnson. White Witch Doctor stars at Grand Theater starting Sunday. Soldier of the Week in Europe’s 9th Transportation Highway is Pvt Walter Vaden. Jerry Leavitt family to move to San Antonio for watchmaker post. Scotch foursome on Ladies Day had winners Mrs David Mc Knight, Mrs Pete Celhoun, Mrs WZ Vaden.
About 700 state workers across Texas gain new bosses with the creation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on August 23. The three member panel includes James M. Deunger, A. W. Mourland, and Will Odom, replacing the prior nine Game and Fish commissioners and six Parks Board members, as Connally argues consolidation saves duplications and expenses. The piece also notes DPS recruitment for highway patrols, Labor Day safety plans, and various state officials attending a Honolulu conference.
The difference between improper and skillful cotton picker operation can reach 313.50 per bale. Off center driving causes bark on plants, reducing sample grade and adding a one cent per pound penalty. A properly adjusted picker saves hundreds yearly by keeping the machine centered and operated correctly.
Mrs W M Carlton and Mrs Hazel Strand visited Mrs George Ground in Crane. Ground and her three daughters returned home to visit with Mr and Mrs Strand.
The Stamford Leader consolidates with the American on July 3 1951. Roy M Craig and Vern Stewart are listed as editor and publisher assistant respectively. It notes postal registration dates and a public notice about corrections for erroneous reflections. Subscription rates are $2.00 yearly in surrounding counties and $4.00 elsewhere in Texas, $5.00 outside Texas.
A letter to the editor by J A advocates private rain making with a pledged service charge of one cent per acre for each inch of rain delivered. He argues for no government bureau and claims broad reach across the United States, acknowledging regional resentments but promising rain somewhere weekly.
In this ad style note a cure claim for athlete's foot is presented with references to a drug store sale. It mentions rapid skin renewal and a promise of effective treatment within three days, urging readers to visit CCMmny DKtG STORE for purchase.
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