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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
2
In Jones County cotton growers the referendum on the cotton marketing quota drew 70.5 percent in favor, compared with 81.5 percent statewide and 91 percent nationally. The piece notes a sizable minority opposing the program and urges a personal gift of letters over trinkets for Christmas.
Community notices describe a Christmas tree event at New Hope Church on Friday night December 22 with a free program and inviting attendance. Local families and Sunday guests are listed alongside church activities and class plans for the Young Adult group led by multiple members.
New Hope reports strong Sunday morning and evening gatherings for Sunday School and B Y P U with Rev. J H Skiles preparing to preach next weekend. Local families and visitors join activities and a Barn supper followed by social games. Several couples and individuals are listed among attendees and recent visitors.
A church report notes 30 people attended prayer meeting on Wednesday with strong turnout for the Saturday service at the church.
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Gressett of Roswell New Mexico visit nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs. Earl O Steen. A. W. Pergowd leaves for a 10 day visit in Big Spring with Neal Barnaby family. Mrs. John Oates Sr of Childress visits son John Oates Jr. and wife. S H Terry return from a multi city trip via Mabanki Malakoff Athens and Dallas. In Athens they meet Dr. W G Fletcher. The Ashcrofts of Knox City visit L E Loveless family. S J Hodge hosts Christmas party for two bridge clubs. The Mr and Mrs Club will Montague. Leonard Wilson of Graham visits Roy Overton.
An event titled Play-A-Eten will be held with Mrs L E Million on December 20.
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