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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
1
County Agent E. L. Tanner promotes a free three day poultry school with 9 am to 4 pm sessions inviting 4 H and rural families to bring poultry. Texas leads in national egg laying contests with Stephenville A&M and Mountain Grove records highlighted.
Six cars of dressed poultry, mainly turkeys, have been shipped from Stamford this fall with a seventh car due this week. Five cars went to the Thanksgiving trade and two to Christmas. Last year three cars were shipped for Thanksgiving and none for Christmas. Most poultry is sent by express to New York City, boosting the local office’s volume. Final annual figures will show a market increase, says express agent S. H. Caldwell.
The Central Presbyterian Church hosts a Christmas Cantata with the choir directed by Mrs. Pennington on Sunday night December 18 at 7 15. The service centers on Christmas music with solos duets and anthems featuring selections from the Sunday School Orchestra and voices including Gabriel Judson and Brooks. Pastor Rev Fred Rogers promotes the event as a festive expression of the season.
The St. John's Methodist Board of Stewards held its first post conference meeting with 18 or 19 members. Officials reported record first month collections and urged use of the new envelope system. A public installation is planned next Sunday and a revival is set for three weeks hence beginning in April.
Special to The American Belton December 14 The West Texas Club among Baylor College for Women is large with representation from twenty seven towns and forty two members Sponsor Miss Elizabeth Fry Abilene biology instructor was chosen. Officers elected include President Helen Watson Sanderson Vice President Cleo Davis Sweetwater Secretary Treasurer Leeta Ragsdale Santa Anna Reporter Katharine Williams San Angelo Yell leaders Jack Smith Hallinger Jack Eubanks. Other towns represented include Brady Pecos and El Paso among many listed members and officers.
The Stamford Public Schools report 1,176 pupils on roll in the second six weeks with about 1,005 absence days. Officials note 100 to 140 children of compulsory ages may be out of school. letters to parents were sent and a clothing fund may assist families in need. Violations carry fines for parents and age workers. law operative Monday December 5 for twenty weeks.
Rotary club noon meeting features Homer D. Wade Harley Goble and Warren B Tayman. Wade discusses community service Goble explains butter production and creamery prospects for farmers Tayman reports progress on road work noting bond funds received and planned state and federal aid bid for highway 18 in Shackelford to Jones county line Ray Rector calls for Christmas charity with churches collecting names of needy children.
About five thousand people viewed the new Ford in Stamford over Friday and Saturday, with a steady stream of visitors during the two days. Ford dealer KR F Townsend said the car, a two door sedan, was brought from Vernon the previous night. He noted speeds up to 65 miles per hour on the trip, with reserve speed remaining. A Ford Motor Company representative accompanying the car cited a top speed of 64 miles per hour during the demonstration.
A rare public installation of the board of stewards will occur at the start of Sunday night worship at St John s Methodist Church. The notice urges informing authorities about children of school age not yet enrolled or attending, to aid in school enrollment and tax burdens. It emphasizes outreach to families moving into Stamford and the need to reach all children in the appropriate age range.
Arrangements are complete for the Stamford Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet at Central Christian church Friday at 7. Dr. BE V. Bunkley will preside. Reports from the secretary and committees will be read, with several short speeches and an election of directors and officers for 1902. RK. Freeman will be the only out of town speaker. Discussion on next year’s work is planned.
Stamford High School opens its basketball season with a Friday game against Truscott High at 7 30 p.m. in the high school gym. Returning players Kilpatrick Veasey and Doran headline the squad with Hagar Gambling and new starters Hoedeker and Knipling showing promise.
Clifton Bruce of Stamford is listed among thirty freshmen at Texas Christian University under Coach Leo Meyer. The group, representing eighteen towns and two counties, began hard workouts with goal shooting and passing as they compete for five starting spots on the TCU Frogs.
Rev. W. Moffett of the Viret Baptist church will preach on How to Spend Christmas with a focus on youth. The Sunday school offering Sunday morning supports Buckner's Orphan Home. The church Christmas program with class gifts for the poor is Friday night December 23, and the public is invited. Miss Ruth Harris of Abilene visits her sister Miss Hattie Marie Harris.
About 200 teachers are expected to attend the Jones county teachers institute in Stamford Texas for a one day session on Saturday December 17 1927 at the High School auditorium The program includes health objectives intelligence tests and classroom technique talks plus a turkey dinner at the Municipal Auditorium Stamford business people sponsor a luncheon at the city auditorium
Rev Fred Rogers recently joined the Exchange Club and delivered a talk on commerce and civilization. Members welcomed him as a valued member while Jorge Neely of Cole Dry Goods Co. was introduced as a new member and attendees included F. W. Peckham Roy Townsend and Ford Motor Co. associate Mr. Dubee. The Superbore led by Henry Andrews remains top in membership and attendance.
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