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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

5

Stamford Schools Schedule For Opening And Course Guide

Stamford public schools set opening for next Wednesday with registration for grades 1 to 5 staged by day and location. The Stamford High School offers a 31% affiliated units program across English, math, languages, science, social studies, vocational and home economics with various grade level prerequisites and CPC diploma constraints.

New Hope Road Board of Trustees Reynolds Oliver Stamford High School S. P

Wo man’s Missionary Society Schedule Meeting

St John’s Methodist Church hosts the regular business meeting and yearbook program of the Women’s Missionary Society on Monday afternoon at 3 30 o clock.

St. John’s W.M.S Woman’s Missionary Society St. John’s Methodist Church

Reid Family Hosts Oil Discovery Celebration on Estate

A Thursday afternoon reunion at the F. B. Reid estate celebrated the new oil well with buffet backyard dining. Stamford guests included Bo Reid and family and John Reid. Rotan and Fort Worth attendees joined the event while Jack Walton photographed the gathering.

Reid F. B. Reid M. L. Bolding Boe Reid Burnia Reid Dubb Reid Nettie Reid Woodrow Reid Jack O’neil John Reid Stamford J. E. Ferrell Nowel Ferrell Fort Worth Charley Levens O. B. Belvins Bill Hardy John Levens Rotan Emma Hatchell The Plains Guy Young Merkel Bill Reid Snyder Luther Bolding Russ Taylor Leonard Reid L. W. Woodson New Hope Jack Walton

Presbytery to Hold Meeting In Local Church

The presbytery of Abilene will meet at Central Presbyterian Church on September 4 and 5. Twenty two churches will send pastors and one Elder delegate each. The opening worship at 11 will be led by Rev J Basil Ramsey with choir by Mrs H Pennington. The 7 30 p m service will focus on National Missions with Dr Geo W Fender preaching. Dean Gordon of Texas Tech and Rev David J Murray of Lamesa will participate before closing at 11 15 a m Thursday.

Presbytery of Abilene Central Presbyterian Church J. Basil Ramsey H. H. Pennington National Missions Geo. W. Fender Arlington Board of National Missions Dean Gordon Texas Tech David J. Murray Lamesa EF. L. Finley Wm F. Rogan

Wall Paper and Canvas at C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

Advertisement notes wall paper and canvas products offered by C. D Shamburger Lumber Co with reference to 28-tf term and potential pricing or stock details.

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

Strauss to Return from East Tour Amid Store Plans

Chas. Strauss will return Sunday from visits to New York City Baltimore and St. Louis. He traveled to buy merchandise and visit friends for the Strauss Dry Goods Company and will continue store tasks in Baltimore and St. Louis.

Chas. Strauss New York Chas Strauss New York City Baltimore St. Louis Strauss Dry Goods Company St. Is

Central Christian to Open Series with Hot Water Faucets Sermon

Morning sermon by Rev W H Griswold will start a new series with Hot Water Faucets as the keynote. At 5 pm Layman's meeting gathers Rule Haskell and Stamford churches plus Abilene and others. men and women meet separately and Stamford youths help form a young people group. Evening service at Rule led by Griswold.

Central Christian W. H. Griswold Rule Haskell Stamford Abilene Mr. Griswold

Central Presbyterian Church Services This Sunday

Central Presbyterian posts a church schedule with Church School at 10, Morning Worship at 11 as Rev. Rogan continues a sermon series And Life Everlasting. Junior sermon is Minute Men. Young People meet at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m.

Central Presbyterian Wm. F. Rogan Young People’s Society

Methodist Service Led by Rev Carl Clement At morning worship

Reverend Carl Clement of St John s Methodist will lead the Sunday morning worship while Pastor R G Boger of McMurry College Abilene is away in Seymour for a revival. There will be no evening service and the young people s choir will practice Thursday at 7 30.

St. John's Methodist Carl Clement R. G. Boger McMurry College Abilene Seymour

St Luke's Stamford Invites for Holy Communion and Sermon

On the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Stamford invites all to Holy Communion and a sermon at 9 a.m. Rev. H. H. Black D. D. Rector in charge extends the cordial invitation.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Stamford H. H. Black D. D

Zion Lutheran Sagerton Service Schedule and Invitation

Pastor E. G. Ripke invites at Zion Lutheran Sagerton for Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:45, Divine service with Lord's Supper in English at 10:30, Confessional Service starting 10:15. Questioning readers are urged to visit to join the fold and seek salvation.

Mexican Police Tipica Orchestra to headline State Fair of Texas

The Mexican Police Tipica Orchestra and 110 artists will be showcased as a free attraction at the 1940 State Fair of Texas from October 5 through 20. The group is described as among the world's most internationally famous musical ensembles.

Tipica Orchestra Texas

Graham Rodeo Plans Larger Prizes for September Show

The North Central District Fair and Rodeo committee in Graham boosts prizes by 400 to attract top riders. Events include professional and amateur calf roping, wild cow milking, bronc riding, steer bull-dogging, and sponsor contests with a 75 saddle prize. Acts from Elmer and Senor Guadalupe Partida join acts from Pine Ridge and Monterrey. Two daily performances on September 20 21, with a rodeo square dance each night.

North Central District Graham Frank Rush, Jr Elmer Pine Ridge Arkansas Senor Guadalupe Partida Charro Monterrey Mexico Madison Square Garden New York City Colorado Mae Edna Harrell

Objectionable Phrase Targets Mongolian Glance

The line insults Mongolian features by calling them oblique and cow like and contrasts them with Western beauty, reflecting biased stereotype language without contextual explanation or gentler framing.

Avoca Area Residents See Wide Family Visiting Web

Local Avoca and nearby towns report a flurry of visits as relatives from Wichita Falls Albany Abilene Dallas Cleburne and Stamford converge for weekends and family gatherings. Numerous trips include Haskell Leeders and Wayside with Nettie Culwell and Belle McLaughlin among hosts and guests.

J. D. Huffaker Wichita Falls Clyde Huffaker J. R. Caudle W. H. Grothe Albany John Nowlin B. C. Humphrey Abilene Tom Humphrey Dallas Kyle Grimes Neal Humphrey B. B. Bingham George Edward Mr. Bingham W. D. Bingham Bingham A. J. Grey Commanche Billy Stella Humphrey Cynthia Ann Maxine and Thomas Avoca Lee Bolen Bobbie J. Y Francis Haskell Elvin Miller Stamford Bonita Wills Leeders Arley Smith Joe Pope Lipan Coy Turner Turner T. B. Stanford Horton Kansas Mr. Stanford N. R. Stanford W. E. Akin Ray Sue Akin N. N. Altman Swenson Vivian Caudle Weldon Culwell Geraldine Beasley Anson J. L. Watts John Weeks Oklahoma City Bill Gardner Earl Anderson Will H. Grimes Sierra Blanca Grimes W. L. Johnson Russell Weinert L. C. Knowles Ralph Smith Gerald Joan Martha Jane Hereford Powell Shirley Alva Anna Shirley W. A. Sylvester Jack Dillard Donny and Linda Hawley Dillard Raymond Lawrence Corpus Christi Lawrence T. L. M. Culwell Ellis Culwell Wayside Ervin Peggie Bert Jennings A. D. Salmon Truett Blackman Ondia Oundia Good

Health Talks Emphasize National Duty to Maintain Vital Fitness

Dr. Geo W Cox argues that national defense hinges on vigorous health for all citizens not just combat troops. He urges regular medical checkups and healthier living habits to raise overall vigor, reduce disease, and extend life, framing personal health as a patriotic duty and part of war readiness.

Naion

Scout Leaders Training Course Planned in Stamford

A two day and two Wednesday night leadership training course for scoutmasters and interested men will be held at the Boy Scout building with Jack Vogel of Atlanta leading. Mothers of boys aged 9 through 11 are invited to attend discussions on Scout cubs and program plans. A district finance meeting at City Hall Tuesday at 8 o clock will involve W G Barrett and visiting executives Earl McClure and Lai Haugness to organize a fundraising campaign and place a field man in the northern county area.

Boy Scout Jack Vegi Atlene Vogel City Hall W. G. Barrett Earl F. McClure Dallas Deputty Lai Haugness Chamholm Trail Stamford

Red hair sparks fear among African tribes and causes Japanese regret

A fragmented report notes red hair as a source of fear among African tribal groups and attributes shame to a Japanese subject. The text lacks clear context but hints at intercultural stigma and historical stereotypes.

Africa

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