County Orders Restriction on Heavy Vehicles
Jones County commissioners adopt an order restricting loads and lug type tractors on county roads and bridges. Prohibits loads over 7000 pounds on gravel clay roads and bridges without permission. Lug type tractors banned on all gravel clay roads and bridges. Notices to be posted and penalties up to 200 dollars. County Attorney to pursue civil and criminal actions. Adopted November 8, 1937.
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Jones County
Commissioners’ Court
Sanders
Turner
Joes
State of
Texas
Omar T. Burleson
Stamford and Burkburnett Duel in Friday Showdown
Stamford Bulldogs and Burkburnett Bulldogs meet Friday at Burkburnett at 2 p m in a clash of district champions both undefeated this season. Coaches refs include Dutch Meyers of T C U and Hardin Simmons officials.
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Stamford Bulldogs
Burkburnett Bulldogs
Burkburnett
Stamford
Burk
Dutch Meyers
Haskell
Murphy
Jones
Rigsby
Hardin-Simmons
Ruby
Seymour
Albany
Hamlin
Anson
Burk SL
Chillicothe
Nocona
Quanah
Archer City
Forrest
Throckmorton
Iowa Park
Crowell
Holliday
Hand
Subscription Payments Show Nice Increase
Twenty nine new and renewal subscriptions were received this week at The Stamford American, marking one of the best weeks of the fall season. The list includes names from Stamford, Lueders, Avoca, Sagerton, Hamlin, Haskell, Dallas, and Omaha with many RT and ST routes noted.
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Stamford American
Bill Leadbetter
Donna
A. L. Connor
Stamford
Ambrose Brown
Lueders
Fox Cash Grocery
C. G
Appeal for Clothing by United Charities
Mrs. J. R. Sledge president of United Charities issued an appeal for clothing of all kinds. The drive seeks shoes undergarments coats sweaters and especially school clothes for children plus extra bedclothes blankets and quilts to aid keeping children in school during colder weather.
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United Charities
J. R. Sledge
The
Production Credit Official Pays Visit
A production credit official visits with J J Hild in mana, accompanied by Georgi, a field representative. Mr Ragel's wife Clara Hood Ragel, a well known writer, contributes to magazines such as Good Housekeeping.
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J. J. Hild
Mana
Georgi
Mr. Ragel
Clara Hood Ragel
Good Housekeeping
Bulldogs Beat Haskell Take Championship
The Stamford Bulldogs defeated the Haskell Indians 27 to 0 to claim the 9-B district football championship in front of about 3,000 spectators on Thanksgiving Day. The game featured a defensive stop by Stamford early, a first score on a Watson end run, and steady ground plays through the first half as Stamford asserted dominance.
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Carl Corley
Donald Linville
Littl Bulldogs
Haskell Indians
Haskell
Stamford
Watson
Andrews
Bulldog
Bulldogs
Jones
Stamford Bulldogs
Re Bulldogs
Levtian
India Reyie Tely
den Ti Ater
Intermis
Stamford High football squad hosts Rotary Club luncheon
The Stamford High School football team and 22 players visited the Rotary Club for a regular luncheon meeting. Coach Walker spoke on building a championship team while Assistant Coach Fitzgerald gave a brief talk. Visitor W. J. Bryant recalled Stamford’s early 1900s wins over Wichita Falls.
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Stamford High School
Lee Walker
H. S. Fitzgerald
Rotary Club
Rotarians
Walker
Fitzgerald
W. J. Bryant
Stamford
Wichita Falls
Cleburne Huston
T. J. Boston
R. C. Thomas
Tana
Burkournett
Dick Rowland
T. Dodeon
Electrolux Men Travel to Evansville for Factory Visit
Electrolux men start a tour to Evansville after winning a trip in a recent sales promotion. They will take a train to Franeville and spend a week or ten days sightseeing and visiting the Electrolux factory.
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Electrolux
Evansville
Franeville
Indiane
Special Buses For Stamford Burkburnett Football Trip
Special buses will carry local fans to the Stamford Burkburnett football game Friday. Buses depart the terminal at 5 a.m. and return after the game. Roundtrip fare is 2 dollars. Tickets are sold at Bunney Drug Store and Bunkley’s Yates Drug Store.
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Burkburnett
Stamford
Bunney Arug
Southwest Coaches
Murphy Bros
Greyhound Bus Lines
Bunkley'’s
Yates Drug Store
Mrs J R Chapman Dies After Weeks of Illness
Mrs J R Chapman 21 died at Stamford Sanitarium after weeks of illness. She had been treated 16 days in hospital. Funeral at Kinney Chapel 3 PM Saturday with Rev Dick OBrien. burial in Highland cemetery. Born Alta Adelia Clements at Ralls April 10 1916 she married Mr Chapman September 2 192? Survivors include husband daughter Doris Jane her parents two brothers Jack Earl sister Ina Ruth Clements Stamford. Pallbearers listed.
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J. R. Chapman
Stamford
Kinney Funeral Chapel
Dick O'Brien
Highland Cemetery
Chapman
Alta Adelia Clements
G. W. Clements
Ralls
Uiis
Mr. Chapman
Doris Jane
Mr. Clements
Jack
Earl
Ina Ruth Clements
J.D. Chapman
A. L. Chapman
4. M. Cannon
R. H. Connell
J. H. Huggins
Noble Lytle
Rev Albert Jones Delivers Thanksgiving Address to Exchange Club
Rev Albert Jones of Central Christian Church spoke to the Exchange Club last Friday. He praised America’s heritage and thanked the nation for opportunity, noting long-term work in science and arts aids progress. C. M. Lester introduced Jones and Kathyine Spencer performed accordion pieces. Arthur Emory of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company attended as a guest.
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Albert Jones
Central Christian Church
Exchange Club
Mr. Jones
C. M. Lester
Dr N F McDonald Opens Stamford Office
Dr. N F McDonald formerly of Lueders has moved his family to Stamford and opened a new office in the City Drug Store.
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N. F. McDonald
Lueders
City
Stamford
Red Cross Drive Reaches Over Target In Stamford
The Stamford Red Cross chapter reports a roll call drive totaling 691 dollars closing on Thanksgiving Day. Roll call chairman F B Upshaw says the response exceeded the 600 dollar quota by nearly 100 dollars.
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Stamford
Rules Subvested for Safeguarding Health In Use of Gas Heat
Gas company officials urge precautions to prevent health hazards and fires from natural gas. Open flame heaters require proper adjustment and guards. overheating risks cold and illness. Keep combustibles away, avoid sprays near flames, and never use gasoline or naptha for cleaning. Check leaks, shut valves, notify professionals, and ensure licensed gas experts handle connections and inspections. Ensure gas is turned off when moving appliances.
Cowboys Christmas Ball set for Anson Dee High School gym
Special to The American reports the Cowboys' Christmas Ball will run December 20 21 22 and 24 at the Anson High School gym. Men plan mustaches and boots with a rural festivity while ladies wear flowing blouses and skirts to revive old time air. The event draws visitors from Chicago and boasts dances including waltz polka and Virginia reel with a plan to attract old timers.
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Anson
Neste
Chicago
Ciyittenden
Mrs Ruby Davis Injured In Fall At Moran Home
Mrs Ruby Davis 55 suffered a broken leg from a fall at her Moran home. She was taken to the hospital by Kinney ambulance and a favorable condition report was issued Thursday morning.
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Ruby Davis
Ruby Davi
Moran Atrentie
Dospital
Kinney
Rial Well Drills Plug and Receives Acid Treatment
Hatcrius Well near the Olander discovery is to be acidized Thursday after a plug was pulled Wednesday but a lug was lost delaying progress. The Palo Pinto lime at 3 220 feet was drilled four feet into the time. Nearby wells show varied progress and potential for field extension while remaining tests reveal Canyon formation unconformity. Further drilling activity is anticipated next week.
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A. D. Woodson
Barac
Panhandle Refining Company
Ben Ray
Stamford
Iron Mountain Humble
Jones and Stasney
WICC Staff Establish Abilene Offices After Stamford Settlement
West Texas Chamber of Commerce staff set up in Abilene occupying two second floor offices of the old post office building while remodeling proceeds. D A Bandeen manager Miss Clara Lively and Mrs Cooper staff previously in Stamford relocate. The Stamford headquarters building and land, worth about 84000 dollars, transfers to the City of Stamford free of debt as part of the settlement ending the dispute over headquarters removal.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Abilene
Federal District Judge
D. A. Bandeen
Clara Lively
Cooper
Bandeen
Stamford
City of
WTC
Secord
Stamforwheel
Boxing Fans Witness Ruble Victory Over Dillon
Dick Ruble won a ten round decision over Cowboy Jack Dillon at the city auditorium Monday night. The bout was close from start to finish with Ruble earning the nod in the final round. A rematch is planned for Monday night with Acosta and Bark mentioned in passing amid the crowded event.
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Dick Ruble
Deemon
Cowboy Jack Dillon
City Auditorium
Huble
Preidie Acosta
Curt Bark
Jones County Poultry Show Opens Next Thursday
The fourth annual Jones County Poultry Show runs three days December 9 10 and 11 with Rey McDonald of Dallas judging on December 10 Entries must be in by December 9 at 1 p m Prize opportunities include cash and merchandise for best color displays, best pens, oldest exhibitor Rhode Island Red bantams, and top production birds among others with recognition for the farthest distance exhibitor and the 100th entrant.
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Jones County
Ahow
Rhode
Lxtand Reda
Clase
Jones County Gins 55 658 Bales From 1937 Crop
Census record shows 6 065 bales of cotton ginned in Jones County from spring to November 14, crop 1937, compared with 2 207 bales the prior year. Ginning activity continues this week with 689 bales ginned in Stamford since last report, totaling 2 4368 bales ginned in Stamford thus far this season.
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Jones County
Stamford
Singing Convention To Meet Each Month
The Northride Binaire group announces monthly singing conventions. An upcoming meeting is scheduled for Sunday November 2 at 140 p.m. in the town hall with arrangements for the event and attendance by members and community singers.
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Sanen Coonty
Coiled
Haskell Man Buys Lueders Drug Store
J Cratcher formerly of Hell buys City Drug Store at Lueders from N J Tosh and moves from Haskell to Lueders this week.
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Haskell Man
Lueders Drug
J. Cratcher
Hell
Lueders
N. J. Tosh
Haskell
Committeemen Selected for Farm Program in Six Districts
Six Jones county meetings elected community committeemen for the 1938 agricultural program. Districts I through VI chose chairs, vice chairs, members, and alternates at Hamlin, Anderson Chapel, Croas Roads, Stamford, Wilvon, and Hawley venues. J Sharwell was named president of the county committee and Fy Wood vice president.
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Jones County
Carlton
Davie
Flat Top
Hamlin
Hanna
Lakota
Plainview
Tuxedo
Wise Chapel
J. CC. Harwell
J. G. Whaley
Ke, E. Link
Mistwayo
Stith
Tuveners Chapel
Willow Creek
Hawley
C. F. Hill
Phil Jeffers
W. Burton
J. M. Foster
J. Sharwell
Board of
Creetors
Fy Wood
Board of Directors
Vce
F Hill
J. S. Rees
Modern Ford and Forts Display Draw Crowds
Two 1998 Forts the Deluxe and whedelé were showcased at Heoom Motor Company while Brooks Motor Company delayed pods exhibits. A large crowd viewed the cars this week as Mine Baby Hrecks praised the trucking improvements and welcomed the new features.
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Heoom Motor Company
Brooks Motor Company
Stamford Boy in Movie Set Accident
A Stamford youth injured while working as an extra on a film production near Los Angeles. He and several others were hurt when a prop or stage element collapsed. The incident occurred within the past two weeks and is under hospital care.
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Stamford
Joe
Benson
Gaemerny O. Stammford
Lon Angeles
California
Fe Entens
Parmer
von Kagan Iy
Ste . Fn Terre
Local man spent Thanksgiving with family in Abilene
Houses, who at hende, rit fin Lserty at Abilene, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with his mother, Annie Bounds, and other relatives.
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Hende
Abilene
Annie Bounds
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