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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

2

Holiday cheer softens the holiday view of life

The passage argues that Christmas brings songs, generosity, and urging people to forget past griefs. It promotes finding happiness by gifting happiness to others rather than dwelling on disappointments and mistakes.

Santa letters pressed earlier this week in Stamford

The paper goes to press on Wednesday instead of Thursday to include Santa letters. Letters addressed to Santa Claus care of Stamford American that arrive too late for this week will be published next week.

Santa Claus Stamford American Santa

Contributors In Red Cross Drive Listed

Stamford chapter reports final Red Cross roll call total of 703.06 with a long list of donors led by J. E. Upshaw. The roster includes J. M. Wilson F. Austin L. W. Cundiff and many local businesses, schools, and residents contributing sums from 1.00 to 25.00 or more.

Red Cross Stamford J. E. Upshaw Roll Call J. M. Wilson F. Austin L. W. Cundiff Rov Brooks R. B. Little Egg EF. Holland H. G. Kuykendall R. G Lyon Mace Lester Inettisinthra Gardner J. H. Longley L. Schwarz & Co A. C. Braun Grocery J. W. Roach Safeway Swenson Land & Cattle Co A. J. Swenson R. M. Swenson Strauss Dry Goods Charles Anderson Otis Harbert M. Moon G. R. Watson C, Tidwell Barron Lindsey Mrs R. F. Mahood Norma York Jimmie Bourland W. P. Lyles A. C. Humphrey Loretta Yarbro

Christmas Wishes From Stamford and Nearby Towns

A long list of Christmas letters from Stamford Texas and nearby towns. Children request toys dolls bicycles books and candy for Christmas and beg Santa to remember siblings parents teachers and all other well behaved children. Letters dated December 11 to 14, 1937, name various small towns and include affectionate sign offs.

Stamford Texas Santa Plain View Burtha Ulmer Abilene Beech St Thurman Andress Edwin Buddy Aaron Haskell Santee P. S Dorris Faye Brannan J. Ts Guantt Edna Jane Billingsley Jo Ann Paul Frizzell Glenn Marugg Mary Jo Connell Yael Ottis Ulmer Santa Claus Billy Joe Blackwell Dee Willie Faye Connell Gerald Hanson Ana Lena Mae Chapman Nell Joe Hanson

America Still Grows Population Debate and Immigration Fate

The piece notes the 129 257 000 population by the census and forecasts slower growth through 1940. It argues that population gains mean more unemployment and feeding needs, questions past immigration optimism, and urges quality over quantity as America’s motto amid full lands and heavy farming.

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The Ideal Christmas Ideals and Giving Spirit

An editorial celebrates Christmas as a day of festivity and friendship. It urges thoughtful giving to those in need, especially children, and warns against excessive focus on gifts for the wealthy while highlighting the Bethlehem child as central to the season.

Health Talks on Preventing Auto Accidents and Local Notices

Safety education is key to reducing traffic deaths with individual training and habit building. Texans are urged to observe warning highway signs and apply road knowledge to avoid crashes, not rely on rules alone. Also reported are UT Glee Club concerts with Lillian Yates and Texas Tech honors for Jesse McAllister, plus local greenhouse displays and ad notices.

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