Thanksgiving and politics loom in Stamford column
The piece criticizes Rep. Ragsdale's impeachment plan against the Governor as a tactic, condemns statewide legislative incompetence, and reflects on Thanksgiving amid political jabs. It urges Stamford fans to show sportsmanship toward visiting Haskell and to uphold courtesy at games and gatherings.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Ragsdale
Austin
O’daniel
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Stamford
Cotton Consumption Declines in 1940 War-Torn Nations
The 1940 Cotton Outlook from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes strong mill demand in belligerent countries amid wartime disruption, highlighting the impact on supplies.
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Cording
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Cottor Outlook
Health Talks Highlight Schick Test In Diphtheria Fight
An article details Schick test use to gauge diphtheria susceptibility in children. It outlines immunization timing, test safety, and the high rate of susceptibility in under-twelve children, urging vaccination and post-treatment testing. It also notes Texas diphtheria deaths and local community notices and events.
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Schick
United States
Texas
New Hope Church Schedules Regular Preaching Amid Small Attendance
New Hope Sunday School and B Y P U drew a small crowd on Sunday and Sunday night. Regular preaching is planned for next Saturday, Sunday, and Sunday night. Barron Lindsay and Morris Bean made a business trip to Abilene Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Creed Portwood visited with her parents from Friday to Sunday. Mrs Davis of Stamford is recovering after a monthlong illness. The Young Women Outsiders of New Hope formed a basket ball team with Miss Nell Hager as captain. roster includes Mines Creed Portwood, Leo Ivy, Cecl Bean, Jinks Goree, Henry Arrant, Lon Good.
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Baby
W. B. West
Stamford
Floyd Johnson
A. C. Tidwell
Bunk Lusk
Douglas
New Light
Larry Holmes
Hamlin
J. W. Buntin
Virgil Pierce
Houston
Virgil
Henry Skiles
Carl Jared
Morris Bean
Patsy Fern Bolding
Luther Bolding
J. W. L. Davis
Cecil Bean
Lon Goodwin
A. W. Bean
Anson
Cotton Portwood
Avoca
E. P. Portwood
Jesus
Raymond Bean
Luther York
B.Y.P.U
New Hope Church
Barron Lindsay
Abilene
Creed Portwood
Vo. W. L. Davis
Nell Hager
Mines
Leo Ivy
Cecl Bean
Jinks Goree
Henry Arrant
Lon Good
P.T. A
Top Notch Welding Co
Lawrence Stevens
John Tom Evetts
C. A. Thornton
Fred Sides
H. D. Bishop
Bobby Bishop
Medina County
F. E. Tonroy
Les Tonroy
E. E. Cox
Roscoe
Raymond Tonroy
Jean Conrad
Catheryn Roberson
ACC
Oscar Ekdahl
Nuent
Jessamine Dodgen
Mary Ann Brown
Myra Price
Jo Ann Biggs
Christine Backus
Elna Love Evetts
Modelle Cathey
Jeann Cobb
Melba Anderson
Union
the Baptist Church
Harold Rucker
J. C. Eubanks
Dc. R. McMaster
L. F. Morehead
The
Baptist Church
Lueders
Betty Jo Taylor
John Tarleton College
B. A. Cobb and Son
Vernon
Parent-Teachers Association
Homer Hutto
Bigney
Claude Berkman
Frances Eubanks
Miss Conrad
Ray Rushing
Cc. W. Williams
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Henry Lieb
Albany
Post Oak
Lueders Pirates
Weinert
Haskell
Aspermont
Montgomery
Weslaco
C. E. Arnold
Local Baptists held study courses and community notes
A B Y P U study course at the Baptist Church ran all week with Rev Almon Norris teaching adults and Arvil Richardson guiding seniors while Mrs Almon Norris led juniors. Rural electrification powered on Friday. Several residents visited relatives, hunted in the Davis Mountains, and attended Paint Creek’s senior play Introducing Susan featuring a long cast.
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B.Y.P.U
The
Baptist Church
Almon Norris
Arvil Richardson
Desdemona
Archie Pardue
Knox City
Mona Jean Crider
Near Throckmorton
Sam Cox
Billy West
Kaufman
W. T. West
Wayne Perry
Hoyt
Haskell
Davis Mountains
el Paso
Hayterry
Horace West
Little Son
Denver City
Weatherford
H. A. Dugan
A. P. Terrell
Weinert
H. L. Terrell
Susan
Elnore Duross
Buddy Chalmers
Jack Lane
Babs Boswell
Omeida Treadwell
Hillington Ross
Evan Overton
Diana Mayfield
Genevia Hise
Violet
Juanita Cox
Cyclone
Edwin Trimmer
Cordelia
Quackenbush
Lyla Mickler
Jim Donovan
Orivile Cox
Mike
Wilmer Bunkley
Ike
John Bray
H. R. Cates
Peggy Jean
Pope Livengood
J. J. West
J. T. Caffey
Leeders
H. T. Terrell
Jay West
Durwood
Jack Jones
Lueders
Lueders Hosts Anson Men During Good Will Visit
Lueders hosted Anson business and professional men for a good will trip with a turkey dinner for about 80 people at the high school gym. The event featured comments by Gilbert Smith and Fred Miller, with musical solos by Harold Rucker and Mrs. Albert Aycock, and included extensive local hospitality and introductions.
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J. C. Eubanks
P.T. A
Joel Grimes
Lueders
Anson
Gilbert Smith
Fred Miller
Otis Miller
America
Texas
Harold Rucker
Albert Aycock
L. P. Henslee
Clarence Johnson
W. H. Littlefield
Will Pence
Bill Armstrong
Rex Reddell
Bill Dunnody
P.C. Wylie
G. D. Triplett
W. S. Pope
Thomas Durham
A. L. Stell
Robert C. Cross
Bisho Varness
Jim Heidenheimer
J. H. Warren
Morris Pittard
Murry Hudson
Phil Rush
Robert W. Cross
H. D. Gilmore
Bert Dean
Claude Lantrip
Y. B. Mayfield
C. W. Bartlett
Henry Lieb
T. R. Putnam
J. C. Hester
Herman Herreck
L. E
Paris
Velma Terry
Cap Terry
Berry
Leeders
H. D. Bishop
Galveston
Texas Congress of Parent-Teachers
Bishop
Miss Jay Attends Singing Convention At New Hope
Sunday aft ernoon event reported with Miss Jay present at New Hope. Nearby families and guests from Throckmorton Mattson Desdemona Howard and Howard area attended, followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner. Ruby Bunkley named F F A Sweetheart at Paint Creek chapter. Paint Creek volleyball team begins season with four teams coached by Miss La Veda Ivy.
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W. T. West
Miss Jay
New Hope
Billebys
Near Throckmorton
Sam Cox
Hoyt Pony
Marvin Wheatly
Mattson
Dee Livengood
Chester Elmore
J. K. Dinsmore
Howard
Orvil Richardson
Desdemona
Billy Wayne Perry
Ruby Bunkley
Paint Creek
Ruby
Cotton seedless year reshapes 1940 supply outlook
If U S cotton farmers did not plant any cotton seed in 1940 the current 26 million bale stock would suffice for normal consumption as demand is projected near 12 million bales annually.
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United States
Jones County Poultry Show and Local Developments
Over 700 chickens culled near Anson this week for breeders E A Lovvorn Jack Goree Joe Bennett and Mrs Dixon. The sixth annual Jones County Poultry show in Anson December 14 15 16 with judge Roy McDonald features large cash prizes and 60 special prizes, aims to boost regional poultry breeding as entries rise from 400 last year. A Use More Cotton meeting at the courthouse was led by Floyd Lynch and Gladys Artin. New area welfare and office facilities open in Anson. Hamlin reports doubled Red Cross membership. farmers in Truby build to alleviate overflows from Clear Fork. H B Propst reports poultry sales to Hamlin Hatchery.
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G. D. Triplett
Anson
E. A. Lovvorn
Jack Goree
Joe Bennett
Mrs. Dixon
Jones County
Roy McDonald
Dallas
Anson J
Poland Bond Swindle Prompts Local Restoration Hope
Bill Mulray of West Texas Utilities seeks return of a City of Warsaw bond bought 15 years ago for 17 dollars. He has accrued about 25 dollars in interest and now asks for closure or repayment.
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Poland
Santa Mna
Bill Mulray
West Texas
City of Warsaw
Bill
World cotton supply exceeds 50 million bales with shifts
The world cotton stock totals 50 million bales, 24 million abroad and 26 million in the United States. Of the US total, 14 million are carry over and 12 million come from the current crop. Consumption is estimated near 12 million bales. US supply is 8 million bales higher than WWI start.
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United States
Wall Paper and Canvas Ad From C D Shamburger Lumber
Read The Amserican's want ads for wallpaper and canvas offerings from C D Shamburger Lumber Co. The notice highlights home decor supplies and related materials available to customers.
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C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co
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