Stamford Schools Set to Open Next Week With Changes
Stamford Public Schools will open for registration on September 4 and start classes September 6. Changes include English condition exams, Senior High School admission tests for new 11th graders, and a new Public Speaking course while foreign language no longer required for graduation. Attorney General Mann tours the state promoting law enforcement and reports extensive work and victories in federal and state courts.
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Stamford
Stamford Public Schools
T. R. Tinsley
Stamford High School
United States
Reynolds Street
Oliver School
Oliver Street
Wichita Valley
Union Station
Hamilton Street
Wichita Valley Railroad
Bomar Heights
Swenson Avenue
New Hope
Oliver
Registration of Aliens Delayed at Stamford Post Office
Registration of aliens at the Stamford post office will likely not begin before next week because some equipment has not been received. R. C. Thomas, postmaster, said Thursday morning. Several aliens, all Mexicans, have inquired at the post office.
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Stamford
R. C. Thomas
Stmaster
Markham to Attend Bankers School in Austin
Charles Markham vice president of the First National Bank will attend the Texas Bankers Association Educational Conference in Austin on September 25. The university held school for bankers and Markham attended last year. He will be accompanied by Ted Russell a Hamlin banker.
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Charles Markham
First National UK
Texas Bankers Association
Austin
University of Texas For
Bankers
Markham
Ted Russell
Hamlin
Sunnyside School to Open September 9
Sunnyside community school will open on September 9 with Mrs. Beie Henson as teacher.
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Sunnyside
Beie Od
Henson
Farmer Rotary Barbecue Draws 200 at Reunion Grounds
About two hundred people attended the annual Farmer Rotary barbecue at the Cowboy Reunion Grounds on Tuesday night. Rotarians served chuck wagon style meals then C. D. Hopkins and J. F. McCaulloch spoke. A square dance exhibition by the Stamford team followed, with Judge C. E. Coombes presenting the dancers.
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Stamford Square
Coombes
Rotary
John Braswell
Lou Williams
Lawrence Crider
Joe Benton
Benton
Cecil Gray
Gray
Rotary Club
C. D. Hopkins
J. F. McCaulloch
Dallas Southard
Stamford
McCulloch
C. E. Coombes
Precaution Taken Against Whooping Cough in Stamford Schools
Stamford public schools will bars pupils with whooping cough from enrollment and attendance. Dr Dallas Southard and L W Johnson urge parental cooperation and require physician certificates in doubtful cases before attendance.
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Stamford
Dallas Southard
Board of Education
L. W. Johnson
Board of Trustees
Election Saturday in Soil District nominates three for three seats
J F McCulloch of Stamford E W Carlson of Lueders and Tarleton Willingham of Hamlin were named by the Land Use Planning board for three supervisor seats in the soil conservation district. Election set for August 31 with voting boxes placed district wide. Two seats already filled by Murray Hudson and Clarence Burson, appointed by the State Soil Conservation agency. Upon election of the full board a charter for a permanent district will be applied for to begin conservation work.
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J. F. McCulloch
Stamford
E. W. Carlson
Lueders
Tarleton Willingham
Hamlin
Soil Conservation
State Soil Conservation Board
Murray Hudson
Anson
Clarence G. Burson
Haskell
State Soil Conservation
Douglas Lovvorn Reports 4 H trip in Exchange Club talk
Douglas Lovvorn spoke to the Exchange Club at the Inn last Friday about the 4 H tour. He described the August journey from Brownwood to Hot Springs Little Rock Memphis Nashville Rolling Green Mammoth Cave Louisville Chicago Lisbon Iowa and back through Kansas City to Brownwood. One accident occurred in fog near Lisbon but no injuries. W G Barrett presided and Henry Kinney and George Rollins were named program committee for September.
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Douglas Lovvorn
Exchange Club
Douglas
Jones County
Floyd Lynch
Anson
Brownwood
Douglas Caid
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Arkansas
Mississippi River
Memphis
Kansas
Oklahoma
Brown Brood
W. G. Barrett
Henry Kinney
George Rollins
J Bird
W. C. Leavitt
Ice Cream Supper for Central Presbyterian Church
The young people's department of Central Presbyterian Church hosts an ice cream supper at the church Thursday night August 29 to raise funds. The public is invited to attend.
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Young Ple’s Department
The
Central Presbyterian Church
Churc
Mrs G W Dakin Dies In Ranger Hospital Burial Here
Mrs G W Dakin of Eastland formerly of this city died Friday in Ranger hospital and was buried Saturday at Highland cemetery. The service was held at Killingsworth at 2:30 p.m. Kinney Funeral Home managed local arrangements with Rev J W Wethern officiating. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
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G. W. Dakin
Eastland
Highland Cemetery
Ranger Hospital
Soversay
Killingsworth
Stamford
Kinney Funeral Home
J. W. Wethern
Baptist Church
Judge Dakin
Water Facilities Work Continued Twelve Months
The water facilities program will be extended for one more year for farmers and landowners in the California Creek watershed. It funds stock ponds wells springs water dykes windmills tanks stock troughs and small irrigation systems with loans from one to twenty years at three percent interest.
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Floyd Lynch
James M. Bird
Soil Conservation Service
California Creek
Pay Day Again Draws Big Crowd in Stamford Event
Stamford's weekly Pay Day event drew an estimated crowd of over 3,000 Tuesday afternoon. Prizes included a $40 check awarded to Mrs. W. E. Newton of Lagerton and a $5 prize for Mrs. Johnny Blocker of Stamford.
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Stamford
W. E. Newton
Lagerton
Johnny Blocker
Charter and 20 year Eastern Star members honored
The Rob Morris anniversary observed by the local Eastern Star chapter featured recognitions for charter members and those with 20 years of membership. Mrs. C L Wright presided as gift and flower presentations were made to the present charter member Mrs Annie Bounds and long-time members. Approximately 60 attendees enjoyed a program including hymns, prayers, poems, and a piano solo, with refreshments served.
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Rob Morris
Eastern Star
Ponte
C. L. Wright
Annie Bounds
C. L
Annie Blankenbeckler
Henry Cook
Vs. Yeager
Star Dust
Central Cotton Examiners Shift to Board Classing
New rules require cotton loan samples to be classed by the Board of Cotton Examiners rather than warehousemen and private classers. Samples from Stamford and West Texas will be sent to Abilene for final class, risking delays amid peak season. Officials seek a Stamford branch to speed processing, but gains prospects remain uncertain.
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Board of Cotton Examiners
Stamford
West Texas
Abilene
Lubbock
Official Board of Music Clubs Meeting in Stamford
The Texas Federation of Music Clubs executive board will hold its semi-annual meeting in Stamford on September 24 and 25 with headquarters at the Stamford Inn. Mrs. Byron Lewis leads arrangements for the Stamford club and Mrs. R. E. Wendland will report on the national board meeting in Philadelphia. About seventy-five attendees from across the state are expected.
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Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Stamford
Houston
Stamford Inn
Stamford Music Club
C. M. Francis
Stamford Club
Byron Lewis
R. E. Wendland
Temple
National Executive Board
Philadelphia
Colorado City Boosters Here
Boosters of the Colorado City Frontier Roundup visited Stamford at noon Thursday August 29 and staged a program after lunch. They invited local residents to the September 5 and 6 celebration with Miss Eilah Blan Elliott of this city as Stamford's sponsor.
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Boosters
Colorado City
Stamford
Eilah Blan Elliott
Army Board to Buy Horses Here Monday
A Remount Purchasing Board will be at Stamford on Monday September 2 to buy horses for Army purposes. Carl May will announce the sale place. Specifications require cavalry and heavy cavalry stock 15 to 16 hands, 1000 to 1275 pounds, ages 4 to 8, well conditioned and straight legged. Prices average about 165 dollars for suitable 15 hand geldings.
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Stamford
Carl May
Free Movie Friday for Stamford Children at Grand Theater
J C Penney Company hosts a free picture show for Stamford area children Friday at 9:30 AM at the Grand Theater. Free tickets available at the J C Penney store.
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J. C. Penney Company
Stamford Area
Grand Theater
Fall Opening Celebration Planned by Stamford Merchants
Stamford merchants plan a one day fall opening event on September 17 coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce retail committee. An all day program marks Pay Day with events at 10 2 and 4 pm. An amateur night contest and special fall merchandise showcases are set to entertain shoppers.
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Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Charlie Green
Legion Auxiliary Sets Child Welfare as Top Aim
The American Legion Auxiliary under new president Mrs Ann Acuff outlines the year’s focus on child welfare. A civic study club led by Mrs C R Taylor is formed, and a membership drive runs through November 11 ending at the annual banquet with the Legion. New officers installed August 19 include Ruth Francis readings, with officers Acuff Ivy Dodgen Atkins Turner McNabb and Duke filling roles.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ann Acuff
Auxiliary
C. R. Taylor
American Legion
Camp Fire Girls Hold Day Camp in Stamford
Members of three Stamford Camp Fire groups conduct a day camp at the Boy Scout and Camp Fire building on Moran Street with Vera Steely directing. Activities run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. including campcraft, nature lore, hand craft, songs, sports, dances, swimming, and daily meals with local volunteers aiding each class.
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Stamford
Boy Scout and
Moran Street
Vera Steely
Cheshchamay Group
Miss Steely
T. R. Tinsley
L. M. York
H. C. Michael
Doris Wayne O’brien
Lawrence Crider
R. F. Mahood
Jack Fuqua
E. E. Edwards
Young Folk Sponsor Review of New Book At St. John’s Church
A book review night sponsored by the young people’s department of St. John’s Methodist Church is set for September 3 at the church. Advance ticket sales are underway, admission is 25 cents. Mrs. Billy Bryant, noted reviewer, will present How Green My Valley with musical numbers and refreshments.
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Young People's Department
St. John’s Methodist Church
Billy Bryant
Green My Valley
Throckmorton Fair Boosters to Visit
Throckmorton County Fair and Rodeo runs September 5 and 6 with booster caravan advertising arriving at 11 25 a m. Old Settlers reunion slated for day one. A horseback square dance from July 4 will headline both evening shows.
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Throckmorton
Old Settlers
Anson County Official Faces Election Minute Returns
In a multi-county Texas contest Gilbert Smith, former Anson county attorney, leads the county judge race with 2382 votes. Bill Armstrong edges rival for county treasurer with 2220 votes. Statewide results show H. S. Fitzgerald winning the 115th district representational seat and Sam Russell narrowly surpassing Clyde Garrett for the 17th District congressional nomination. Stamford records show second primary turnout near the first.
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Gilbert Smith
Anson
CG. J
Bill) Armstrong
Smith
Walter S. Pope, Jr
Armstrong
Olin Potts
H. S
Gob
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton
Omar Burleson
State Senate
Burleson
Jones County
Wilbourne B. Collie
Sam Russell
Stephenville
Clyde Garrett
Eastland
Garrett
Russell
Labe
Texas Election Bureau
Olin Calbere Son
Jackson County
Pierce Brooks
Dallas Cow
P. Alexander
McLennan County
H. S. Lattimore
Taverant County
Supreme Court
Culberson
Lea A Smith
Alexander
W. F. Moore
Stamford
Guardsmen Return From Cravens Maneuvers in Louisiana
Company K of the 142nd Infantry, Stamford National Guard, returned to Ford last Friday after three weeks of intensive training with the Third Army at Cravens Louisiana. Captain Frank M. Locke led the unit with plans to publish a reader account of the maneuvers. Other officers included First Lieutenant Bluford W. Peris and Second Lieutenant M. Hughes.
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142Nd Infametry
Stamford
National Guard
Ford
Third Army
Cravens
Frank M. Locke
Bluford W. Peris
M. Hughes
Women Golfers to Hold Luncheon and Contests
The Stamford Country Club hosts a monthly luncheon for women golfers Tuesday at noon. Afterward an approach and putting contest will be held with a 25 cent plate price. Hostesses include Mmes. Crosby Caldwell Culp and Douthit. First round matches in the tournament are underway this week.
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Stamford Country Club
Mmes
W. P. Crosby
Tillman Caldwell
Dean Culp
Arnelé Douthit
MS . Uneeeene
Sponsor to Midland for rodeo with Miss Eilah Blan Elliott
Sponsor to Midland will escort Miss Eilah Blan Elliott to the rodeo on Saturday and Monday.
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Midland
Eilah Blan Elliott
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