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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
2
Across cotton regions farmers vote on whether to apply marketing quotas for 1939. The piece argues the referendum limits farmer choice, noting that acreage allotments and loss of loans will occur regardless, effectively pressuring a yes vote to access conservation payments.
The article discusses Germany’s wars with neighbors, including the United States in 1917, and analyzes the Versailles system. It argues Germany now wields power, critiques press freedom under its government, and calls for convincing the German masses that their leadership’s actions threaten all. The central aim is a path to peace without a free German press.
Anson Chamber of Commerce and County Agent Floyd Lynch announce the Jones County Poultry Show with large numbers of chickens to be exhibited by 4-H Club boys across Thursday to Saturday. Plans for a 4-H girls division next year are in progress. Santa Claus visits Angon Monday night December 12 with a band and candy for children. Lueders reports a big crowd for Saturday events including an invitations general tournament with sixteen teams. A past fire in Stam damaged Spencer Lumber mill by fifty million dollars sixteen years ago. County voters prepare for the AAA referendum with eleven voting locations and nine to five voting hours. Sagerton resident Paul Heathington named to Phi Omega Chi at Abilene Christian College in Abilene, the first pledges group initiated by the campus club.
A festive scene on the east side of the square features spruce trees for Yuletide decorations in front of grocery stores. Locals praise the Christmas spirit, local retailers, and shoppers, urging community support and self-reliance during the season.
A shopper notes mounting military toy displays at variety stores as children and adults alike linger over lead soldiers in realistic poses. A boy with a dime spends the day testing items while clerks chase him through counters, ending with a calm manager concession.
Stamford County Line Independent School District invites sealed proposals for the foundation of an Elementary School Building in Stamford Texas. Plans and specifications by Voelcker & Dixon Wichita Falls are available for a $5 deposit with return conditions. Bids due 2 PM December 27 1938 at Stamford City Hall. Prevailing wage rates listed for numerous trades. Owner may reject bids or waive formalities.
A playful clash near College Lake sparks tales of a tea party between rival football players. The scene shows injuries and bravado fading into nostalgia as fans recall bowls and old-time grit.
Film history notes reveal the never before told tale of the Splinter Fleet in Submarine Patrol, a Darryl F. Zanuck production that marks a high point in John Ford’s award winning career and celebrates wartime submarine patrols.
For 20th Century Fox the film Submarine Patrol plays at the Grand Theatre Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The Navy sub chasers known as the Splinter Fleet provide a dramatic Great War backdrop with Ford’s direct style. Starry cast includes Richard Greene Nancy Kelly Preston Foster George Bancroft Slim Summerville John Carradine Joan Valerie Henry Armetta Warren Hymer Douglas Fowley J Farrell MacDonald and Maxie Rosenbloom. Screenplay by Rian James Darrell Ware and Jack Yellen from Ray Milholland. associate producer Gene Markey. Part of Movie Quiz $250,000 contest pictures.
Ann Sheridan, educated at North Texas Teachers College and noted for a strong blues voice, returns to the screen in Warner Bros Broadway Musketeers opening Friday at the Grand Theatre. She performs two newly written songs by Moe Jerome and Jack Scholl, Has It Ever Occurred to You and Who Said That This Isn't Love, during a strip tease dance sequence.
A night club hosting a dance is raided by police as a concession to censorship. Ann, noted for a mellow pleasing singing voice, sings on screen for the first time in San Quentin.
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