Breeders discuss Jersey cows and terracing in Jones County
Jones County Extension notes report 21 registered Jersey cows brought in since breeding circles began. Anson leads with 9 cows, followed by Lueders and Hamlin with 6 each. A calf from a registered sire is valued higher at birth. Terracing schools open December 5 at Golon. instructors will train 6 men over two days, focusing on correct terrace lines and operation of a lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Tanner
Jones County
Anson
Lueders
Hamlin
Golon
Texas Anti Saloon League Head Addresses Large Audience
Dr Atticus Webb head of the Texas Anti Saloon League spoke at First Baptist church Sunday night on prohibition results. He cited census data claiming crime dropped and wages rose, estimating economic benefits at 6.0 billion dollars yearly and detailing shifts toward higher living standards since national prohibition. The talk urged continuing enforcement and warned against repeal efforts and pressured propaganda from liquor advocates. The remarks emphasized schoolgun protections and the league’s role in steering political support for pro prohibition candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atticus Webb
Anti-Saloon League of Texas
First Baptist Church
Irving Fisher
America
Anti Saloon League
League
White House
Anti- Saloon League
Poultry and Dairy Bureau Formed in West Texas
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce creates a Poultry and Dairy Bureau aiming at quality production in poultry and dairying across West Texas. The second meeting at R. L. Penick’s home discussed egg production improvements with speakers Col R Q Lee Mrs Lee W P Hallmark Gaylord B Stone B M Whitaker and Homer D Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Commerce
R. L. Penick
Bureau
Texas Technological and
A. and M. Colleges
Penick
Homer D. Wade
South Plains
West Texas Chamber
R. Q. Lee
Lee
Cisco
W. P. Hallmark
Dublin
Gaylord B. Stone
The
Universal Mills
Fort Worth
B. M. Whitaker
West Texas Chamber Commerce
Farm Agents Conference Brings Five Counties Together
County agricultural agents from Jones, Haskell, Fisher, Stonewall, and Knox gathered in Stamford on Monday for a district conference led by District Agent John T. Egan. C L Crawford, marketing research specialist, attended as part of the extension service. Col. R L Penick organized the meeting to aid the Central West Texas Poultry Association development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
John T. Egan
Jones
Haskell
Fisher
Stonewall
Knox
C. L. Crawford
Extension Service
Col. R. L. Penick
Central West Texas Poultry Association
Men’s Banquet Tonight Features Dr. M. A. Jeakins
Dr. M. A. Jeakins of the First Baptist church Abilene will be the principal speaker at tonight’s men’s banquet. Rev W C Moffett says the aim is fellowship and fun with no collection. All Baptist men in town and church members are invited for a turkey dinner and a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Jeakins
First Baptist Church of
Abilene
First Baptist Church
W. C. Moffett
Pipeline Growth Reaches Stamford From Chillicothe
Construction advances on the Stamford and Western Gas Company line as crews near 12 miles laid from a point near Chillicothe to connect with Upham interests. Gas originates in the Amarillo field with C. O. Moore shifting to devote full effort and establishing Stamford headquarters. Skaggs Brothers hold the construction contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Chillicothe
Warren B. Tayman
Stamford & Western Gas Company
Upham
Amarillo
C. O. Moore
Mrs Haynie and daughter injured in auto accident
Mrs R L Haynie, Miss Edna Haynie and Mrs Winters of Abilene suffered a serious crash last Thursday morning near Abilene when their car struck an open culvert. The vehicle was damaged beyond repair and the occupants were badly bruised and cut on the faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Haynie
Edna Haynie
Winters
Abilene
Baptist Church Aims to Raise 11000 Budget for 1928
The First Baptist church plans an 11 000 budget drive over two weeks led by Rev. W C Moffett to finish by December 11 with a report at the morning service. The canvass uses Sunday school classes for the campaign. Mrs Leroy Lyons spent Thanksgiving in Wichita Falls and attended the Marion Talley concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. C. Moffett
Leroy Lyons
Wichita Falls
Marion Talley
Funeral services held for Mrs Dolly Grace Bruce
Funeral services for Mrs Dolly Grace Bruce who died in Wichita Falls were held at the Central Christian church at 2 o clock this afternoon. Rev M B Harria conducted the service and burial followed at Haskell. Stamford Undertaking Company arranged the funeral. Mrs Bruce was born in McKinney May 31 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Grace Bruce
Wichita Falls
Central Christian Church
M. B. Harria
Haskell
Stamford Undertaking Company
Bootleg News Favors Bootleg Booze Report
Fragmentary line asserts a belief in a dozen, then contradicts with “there are a dozen of each” and “a dozen bootleggers,” implying an organized bootleg operation. It hints at surveillance or public interest in illegal liquor activity and enforcement.
Poultry Show and School Set for Stamford in January
Stamford will host a three day poultry show and school January 11 12 and 13 to develop the local poultry industry. F M Locke secretary of the Chamber of Commerce announced the event with instruction by Extension Service staff from A M College and area extension workers and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
F. M. Locke
Chamber of Commerce
A. & M College
A. & M. Collewe
Junior G A Girls Lead Church Service Notes
Wednesday evening at the Baptist Church the Junior G A Girls led the service as part of the Week of Prayer. Dorothy Baker Long opened, Bernece Claypool led, Farline Waggoner read the secretary's report, and a Missions Home and Field program followed with named participants and foreign-representative G A members in native costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
G. A
Dorothy Baker
Bernece Claypool
Farline Waggoner
Missions Home and Field
Farline Daniels
Oleta Bass
Kathryn Cook
Angelina Griffin
Margaret Buster
Virginia Crump
Elizabeth Cundiff
Monelle Thompson
Mrs. Grammer Dies at 76 in Sunnyside Home
Mrs. M. Grammer died at her son Sam Grammer’s Sunnyside home Sunday. Funeral held Monday at 4 p.m. at New Hope cemetery, Rev. Mr. Fielder officiating. W. N Kinney of Stamford Undertaking Co. managed arrangements. Sam Grammer thanks neighbors for kindness during illness and death.
Letters to Santa Claus From Stamford Children
Old Santa receives early notes from local youngsters in Stamford Texas inviting small gifts like a rocking chair slate candy nuts and fruits plus a new Ford toy car. The letters show affectionate requests from children ages seven and ix, with addresses and greetings to Santa in care of The American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Porble
the American
Stamford
Texas
Mary
Stamford Band Leads Delegation at W T C C Meeting
Stamford sent a strong group to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce district convention in Sweetwater. The Stamford band headed the delegation and performed during the day. Col R L Penick would speak and Judge C E Coombes would serve as toastmaster at the noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Sweetwater
Col. R. L. Penick
C. E. Coombes
Iron Essential to Health Says Miss Wagnauer
Miss Wagnauer stresses iron as a key mineral for health and daily diet. She notes spinach and cabbage, molasses, beans, lean beef, liver, tomatoes, greens, milk, and eggs as iron sources and highlights the role of iron in hemoglobin and oxygen transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Waggener
District prepares to fund road projects with $501000
The district has $391000 ready from a bond sale plus $45000 in available funds from prior bonds, totaling about $501000. Funds will be deposited in five area banks and, with state and federal aid, used to complete roads in the northern Jones county area including Lueders Stamford and Hamlin. If state aid is granted promptly, road work could start in a few weeks after highway commission December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Hamlin
Jones County
Lueders
Harlin
Healdes
Thi
Warren Blayman
Owen Thomas
Highway Commission
Alcove Theater to Show Two Big Pictures Next Week
Alcove Theater manager Burt King announces a two film lineup for next week. On Monday and Tuesday Clara How in It will be screened, and on Wednesday and Thursday Norma Talmadge in Camille will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt King
Alcove Theater
Clara How
Norma Talmadge
Camille
Mrs H Harmon departs Wednesday for San Antonio home
Mrs. H. H. Harmon leaves on Wednesday to return to her residence in San Antonio, marking a routine trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Harmon
San Antonio
Mrs. Scott Dies From Shock After Auto Crash
Mrs. Charlie Scott of Rockdale died last Friday night at 8 o'clock, believed to be caused by nervous shock following a minor automobile accident. The car ran into a shallow ditch but did not overturn. no bruises were found on Mrs. Scott. She had heart trouble, and officials think the shock contributed to her death. Funeral was held Sunday at Rockdale with large attendance. Rev Joel Vo Grimes of Avoca led the service. Stamford Undertaking Company handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Scott
Rockdale
Scott
Joel Vo Grimes
Avoca
The
Stamford Undertaking Company
Ford to unveil new car with four wheel brakes
Detroit announces the forthcoming Ford model will feature four wheel brakes and a first public display set for December 2. Ford officials expect all models ready for the initial showing at the auto salon, with further road testing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Detroit
Offaie
Ford Motor Company
New York
Edeel B
Behnid
Long Island City
Local resident Tom Ansley Rites Held in Whitney
Tom Ansley, formerly of Pleasant Valley east of Stamford, died in Lubbock last Friday morning. W N Kinney of the Stamford Undertaking Company arranged the body, prepared it for burial, and had it shipped to Whitney for Sunday's funeral. Ansley left Stamford less than two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ansley
Pleasant Valley
Stamford
Lubbock
W. N. Kinney
Stamford Undertaking Company
Mr. Kinney
Whitney
Mr. Ansley
Stamsford
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Jersey
San Angelo
Poultry Marketing Association
Col. Penick
Texas Anti-Saloon League
Poultry Bureau
Poultry and Dairy Bureau of the
West Texas Chamber of
Mrs. Bruce
McKinney
the Baptist Church
MD. Grammer
Christ
Eugene Tolle
M. BR. A
W.T.C. C
Hy Mary Florence Wagnener
Red Cross Nutritionsal
Mr and Mere
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