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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1936

Page

2

Brutal critique urges action on Texas pension roll

A Texas editorial denounces the old age pension program as a brutal farce. It cites months of delay, millions in expenses, and unfair distributions, urging Governor Allred to intervene and fast track eligible seniors onto the rolls while removing undeserving cases. Alfred is not administering, but he is Governor.

Texas Old Age Assistance Commission Stamford Board of Control Allred Alfred Frank Musil Dee Hassen Tony Selmon Lee Dewees Casey

Stamford Citizens Propose Local Promotion Efforts

A Stamford resident offers ideas to boost local pride and business. He urges chamber involvement, farm-focused outreach, highway signs, an old-fashioned trades day, and gifts to draw visitors, while noting limited impact from city tax funds.

Stamford Chamber of Commerce Secetary Postoffice Plaza

Beaumont Eyes $3 Million Paper Plant Plan

B A Steinhagen former mayor of Beaumont informs Texas Planning Board the proposed plant will cost 3 million dollars and use Texas pulp wood and Texas labor.

Beaumont Texas Planning Board B. A. Steinhagen Texas Pulp Wood Texas Steinhagen

Sheriff Sale Notice in Stamford Jones County Texas

The State of Texas Jones County executes a sheriff sale under an Order of Sale dated November 23 1936 against J M Martin et al for 432 82 and costs. Property: Lot 9 Block 11 Original Town Stamford Jones County Texas. Sale January 5 1937 at 10 AM to 4 PM at courthouse door Anson Texas to the highest bidder. Notice published in Stamford American for three consecutive weeks.

Notice of Public Auction of G L Inglish Property Jones Co Texas

By order of sale issued by the Jones County District Court on November 23 1936 sheriff levy December 8 1936 on Lot 8 and the east five feet of Lot 9 in Block 8 Stamford Texas foreclosing tax lien and a further $31.36 judgment for taxes interest and penalties sale to be held January 5 1937 at the courthouse door Anson Texas between 10 AM and 4 PM with publication in the Stamford American for three consecutive weeks prior to sale.

State of Texas Jones District Court Jones County J. M. Martin City of Stamford Anson Stamford American J. L. Gordon Bill Dunwody G. L. Inglish I. J. L. Gordon G. L., Inglish Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company Lee White Bill Dunnody

City of Stamford versus Joe Payne court notice

The 23rd day of November 1936. City of Stamford files suit No. 6594 against Joe Payne for $330.07 plus costs. This notice identifies the action and the defendant in the Stamford court.

Tax lien sale notice for property in Stamford Jones County

Sheriff J L Gordon announces on December 8 1936 that he will sell at public auction on January 5 1937 between 10 AM and 4 PM the south 115 feet of Lot 2 Block 20 Original Town of Stamford for cash to satisfy a tax lien tied to Joe H Payne and J C Bryant. Deputy Bill Dunwody signs the notice.

Joe H. Payne Jones County Anson Texas Stamford American J. L. Gordon Bill Dunwody

Sale Notice in Jones County Texas for Lee White

An order of sale issued by the Honorable District Court of Jones County directs the sale of Lots 13 and 14 in Block 14, South Side Addition, Stamford, to satisfy a judgment against Lee White. The sale occurs January 5, 1937, at the courthouse door in Anson between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Public sale notice for J E Raines property

The notice states a sale at four PM to the highest bidder for cash as property of J E Raines by levy and order of sale. Deputy Bill Dunnedy oversees the process with eight weeks of compliance preceding the sale date.

Post wedding unites Horace West and Miss Juanita Duggan

Horace West and Miss Juanita Duggan of Weatherford wed Saturday afternoon with Rev. R. N. Huckabee officiating. After a brief Weatherford visit the couple will reside in the Post community.

Local Social News From The Area

Mrs. R. P. McDaniel and family hosted Miss Floy West Miss Stella Mae Coburn and Mr and Mrs Roy Overt for dinner Wednesday afternoon. Helen Brown stayed with Mr and Mrs Cal Woods in Avoca last week. The Terrells and Jay West visited Mrs Jack Terrell in Ward on Monday. R L Livengood dropped by in Abilene Saturday. J W Nanny and Sibyl attended a singing convention at Matts Sunday. A Christmas program is planned at the schoolhouse Friday night December 18. Homer Allred visits home folks in Comanche county. The Terrells called on Mr and Mrs Oddie Johnson in Stamford Thursday.

Horace West Juanita Duggan Weatherford R. N. Huckabee Haskell Cal Woods Lyn Young Avoca A. R. Brown Louie Kuenstler Eugene Overton Fort Worth Elbert Williams Weinert Dorcas Darnell Raymond Davis Nick Guilett Old Glory Marvin Owen Abilene J. F. Guilett Horace Hood Howard Overby Plainview Raymond Overton Hoyt Perry Dinsmore Howard W. T. West Post Rose Rose Court P. E. Thompson Clyde Thompson Jayton Doc Pardue Hamlin Purdue Floy West Stella Mae Coburn R. P. McDaniel Billy Roy Overt Helen Brown H. L. Terrell Jerry and Loyd Wayne Jay West Jack Terrell Ward R. L. Livengood

Wallpaper and canvas featured by C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co.

Local lumber firm C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co. lists wallpaper and canvas products with a 26-tie emphasis in their catalog. The brief item notes availability and suggests home decorating applications.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

Church of Christ announces sermons next Sunday

The church invites all to attend services with Brother Rice preaching at 11 a.m. on The Life of Christ and 7 15 p.m. on The Peculiarities of Jesus Christ. A group will travel to Aspermont in the afternoon with a 3 p.m. sermon by Rice.

Church of Christ Bro. Rice Jesus Christ Aspermont Brother Rice

Tax Lien Foreclosure Against J E Raines in Stamford Case 6609

On November 23 1936 The Clerk of Court issued a judgment against J E Raines for 85 65 dollars plus costs in case 6609 City of Stamford vs J E Raines. Sheriff I L Gordon Levyed on December 8 1936 the east 100 feet of Lot 1 and the east 100 feet of the south half of Lot 2 in Block 11 original town of Stamford Texas. Tax lien foreclosed against J E Raines and Stamford State Bank with an additional 14 85 for taxes interest and penalties for said years.

State of Texas Jones District Court Jones County J. E. Raines City of Stamford I . L. Gordon Jones Count Stamford State Bank

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Cleburne Huston East Hamilton Street West Texas Hank Hansen Lyles A. H. Goldsticker Arkansas Santa Claus Guy Cannon Graham Hide and Produce CO C. B. Cox Stamford Fruit Stand North Swenson Joe Bill Dunnedy Fitz L. A. Fitzpatrick Barrow Stamford Fruit Company Southeast Corner Square Ford England France America Dearborn Ford Finance United States Universal Credit Company Ford Features Ford Motor Company
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