Stamford Chamber of Commerce to Hold Banquet and Election
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will stage its annual banquet at the Stamford Inn on Friday evening December 30. New officers will be elected, with Judge C. E. Coombes appointing a nominating committee including A. J. Swenson chairing and Geo. E. Pryor plus A. M. Hess. W. G. Owsley heads the entertainment committee planning a local talent program. Plates cost 50 cents each.
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Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Stamford Inn
C. E. Coombes
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Swenson
Geo. E. Pryor
A. M. Hess
W. G. Owsley
White Christmas Program at St. Johns Methodist Church
Sunday night at St. Johns Methodist Church the Choir and the Young People present a Christmas program. Mrs. Doyle Middleton directs a thirty minute Star of the East pageant followed by a gift ceremony and a sacred cantata The Star of Bethlehem. The public is invited.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Doyle Middleton
Joseph
Garth Cole
Mary
Theresa White
Herod
Jeff Inglish
Angel Messenger
Helen Miller
Weldon Hall
Holland Griggs
Don Sadler
Bernard Bryant
S. P. Smith
N. M. Phy
Harold Rucker
Irene Rucker
B.B. Lewis
God
Herod and the Magi
Dayle Middleton
Caradine Hooton
New Chevrolet To Be Here Saturday
Chevrolet's 1933 models go on public display at the Hardy Motor Company showrooms Saturday December 17. Louie Hardy announces a nationwide simultaneous showing at over 10 000 dealer showrooms. New features include longer wheelbase air stream styling more power and speed greater economy Fisher bodies no draft ventilation shatterproof glass cushion balanced mounting and a starterator.
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Chevrolet
Hardy Motor Company
Louie Hardy
United States
Fisher
Greyhound
Services Shine at Baptist Church Despite Weather
Readings and sermon themes at the First Baptist Church Sunday centered on The Conquest of Discouragement from Psalm 78. The pastor drew solace from sanctuary scriptures, noting faith sustains believers amid shortage of attendance and adversity. The mood remained hopeful as the congregation reflected on spiritual strength and worship.
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David
God
Fanny Crosby
Santa letters overflow weekly issue
The American cannot publish all Santa Claus letters in this issue due to volume. remaining letters will appear next week before Christmas. Readers are directed to turn to page 6 for the Santa letters in this edition.
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Santa Claus
Sagerton Woman Dies from Auto Injuries in Stamford Hospital
Mrs L A Wendeborne 74 of Sagerton died at 6 am Tuesday from injuries from a December 3 auto crash near Swenson. Funeral held at Sagerton home Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev E A Irvine. Burial in Tanner Paint cemetery. Her husband, also injured, was critically ill but improving by Thursday.
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L. A. Wendeborne
Sagerton
Stamford Hospital
Swenson
Wendeborne
E. A. Irvine
Stamford
Tanner Paint Cemetery
Shusband
Public Schools Use Federal Aid to Improve Stamford High
Work on Stamford High School grounds began this week under federal relief funds with about 100 of 200 applicants hired. Weather delays linger as teams with wagons are now in demand. The grounds walks and football field are being raised, with materials supplied by city schools and labor funded by the U S government.
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Stamford High School
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
United States
Legion Tree Set For December 22 In Legion Hall
The American Legion plans its annual Christmas tree event Thursday night December 22 at the Legion Hall. Santa Claus will distribute gifts to Stamford children who are invited by individual Legionnaires. The program includes candies fruits and nuts supplied by the Legionnaires.
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The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Stamford
Santa Claus
Legionnaires
Legionnaire
Red Cross Material Used in Stamford Garment Drive
Stamford women from local churches dedicate weekly sewing days to craft garments for the destitute using fabric supplied by the National Red Cross. Mrs Mamie Orr oversees materials and distribution to those able to sew at home.
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Stamford
The
Red Cross
Mamie Orr
Two Days Left in Stamford American Subscription Drive
Only two days remain for workers in Stamford American's cash subscription campaign to build volume and win prizes. Workers must file final reports by 6 pm Saturday. after that they may solic it after notifying the office. Prizes are based on a set schedule announced at the campaign start. weather delay reduced progress last week but aims to recover Friday and Saturday. Miss Lora Sorrell won a $10 bonus last Saturday for the largest cash report. no bonus is planned this week.
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Stamford
Lora Sorrell
Rain and Snow Boost Stamford 1932 Rainfall Over 33 Inches
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce reports 0.67 inch precipitation by Thursday noon as rain and snow push the 1932 total to 33.18 inches. After little moisture since October, December brings unusually cold weather with temperatures from 10 to 14 degrees above zero and subfreezing conditions most nights.
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Drouth
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and Exchange Clubs Plan Joint Meeting
A joint meeting of the Exchange Club and Rotary Club with female members as guests is set for Stamford Inn next Tuesday evening at 7. Two young women world travelers will speak. Rev. C. R. Hooton led a song group at the Rotary luncheon with Mrs. Hooton on piano. L. W. Johnson spoke on Technocracy.
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Exchange Club
Rotary Club
Stamford Inn
C. R. Hooton
Municipal Markets Needed To Link Texas Growers And City Eaters
An editorial argues Texas lacks adequate Municipal Farmers' Markets outside Houston. It cites widespread waste of perishable surpluses from about 5,000 nearby farms and urges cities to establish meeting places to connect producers with urban consumers and reduce high prices.
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Texas Industrial Resources
Texas
Houston
San Antonio
Asia
Blaze Destroys Latch Residence In Fatal Early Fire
Roy E. Latch suffered severe facial burns when his home burned early Wednesday after he built a coal fire and left the room to heat. The frailness of the alarm and slick streets delayed fire crews. Mrs Latch and their child escaped barefoot with a quilt. Furniture insured for 500 dollars, house for 2500 dollars owned by P R Bettis.
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Roy E. Latch
Mr. Latch
J. T. Wallace
P. R. Bettis
Stamford High Bulldogs Announce Conference Basketball Slate
Stamford High cagers, under coach Lee Walker, prep for the season with workouts. The conference schedule opens after the holidays with several road and home games against Anson and Hamlin from January 17 through February 9.
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Stamford High Cagers
Lee Walker
Bulldogs
Walker
Stamford
Anson
Hamlin
New High School Orchestra Makes Steady Progress
The High School orchestra meets weekly rehearsals under director Dick Rowland and aims to be excellent by term end. Sponsor T R Tinsley and representative Joe Rutherford oversee a lineup including Eva Grace Knutson piano, violins Holland Griggs Don Harvey Robert Frances Culbreath George Terry Rowena Caldwell Dorothy Mae Buster Mary Louise McDonald reeds Joe Rutherford and Dick Jones, trumpet Clara Mae Jones, trombone Forest Gambill, bass Rupert Daugherty, and Bob White on drums.
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Dick Rowland
T. R. Tinsley
Joe Rutherford
Eva Grace Knutson
Holland Griggs
Don Harvey
Robert Frances Culbreath
George Terry
Rowena Caldwell
Dorothy Mae Buster
Mary Louise McDonald
Dick Jones
Clara Mae Jones
Forest Gambill
Rupert Daugherty
Bob White
Mrs Dial Honors Exchange Club With Pupils Visit
Mrs Anna Dial and her kindergarten pupils entertained the Exchange Club at a regular luncheon last Friday. Guests included Mrs Louis Rosenwasser Mrs L F Metz Mrs G H Zach ary and Mrs Louie Hardy. The club honors high and intermediate school pupils every six weeks. Lillian Yates the high school honoree was absent. Doris Jackson the intermediate school honoree was introduced by Frank Locke with a short talk on school activities.
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Anna Dial
Exchange Club
Louis Rosenwasser
L. F. Metz
G. H. Zachary
Louie Hardy
Lillian Yates
Doris Jackson
Frank Locke
Immunization program to be offered through Stamford schools
The Stamford Red Cross chapter sponsors a public immunization drive for smallpox diphtheria and typhoid to be conducted through the public schools starting after Christmas holidays. Copies of application blanks are available from school principals or the superintendent. The program is open to all, not just children, with fees of 10 cents for smallpox 15 cents for diphtheria and 25 cents for typhoid. Treatments will occur at times and locations designated by the superintendent.
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Stamford
The
Red Cross
L. W. Johnson
Stamford Public Schools
Stamford Penney Store Leads U S In Business Gain
J C Penney Stamford store led the nation with the highest percentage gain in sales for the year under manager C A Norwood. By December 1 the store showed a 123.72 percent rise over last year's first eleven months, with November marking a 363 percent surge over 1931. The Wichita Falls store previously led. Norwood, who took over last April, expanded staff from three to twelve full time plus rush-day clerks. he credited staff, merchandise and prices for the achievement.
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Stamford
J. C. Penney Company
C. A. Norwood
Penney
United States
Wichita Falls
Norwood
Herman Knipling Dies Of Pneumonia At 22
Herman Knipling age 22 died of pneumonia at his parents home eight miles northwest of Stamford. Funeral services were held at the family home and at the Luthern church in Sagerton. Burial followed in Highland cemetery. Survivors include four brothers Henry Albert Fred and Arthur and two sisters Mrs Frank Boedeker and Mrs F A Stegemoeller. He was unmarried.
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Herman Knipling
W. Knipling
Stamford
Sagerton
Hiland Cemetery
Schliecer
Winters
Kinney Brothers
Herbert Spitzer
Garet Spitzer
Connie Moritz
Marion Dipple
Carl Gatz
Daniel Rinn
Mr. Knipling
Henry
Albert
Fred
Arthur Knipling
Frank Boedeker
F. A. Stegemoeller
Red Cross Stamford Chapter Sends Funds to National HQ
R FE McDonald chairman of the Stamford Red Cross mailed a 311 dollar check to National Red Cross headquarters on Tuesday. The amount represents half of the funds raised in the recent membership drive with the remaining balance allocated to Stamford Chapter treasury.
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R. FE. McDonald
Stamford
the Red Cross
National Red Cross
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Methodist Church
A. C. Cooper
Greyhound System
Southwest Coaches
Albney
Aaron
Alny
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Douglas Mallock
Shadows
Husband
Legion Tree
Miss Sorrell
Rotary and Exchange Clubs
Stamford Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross Chapter
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