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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
4
A historical note describes Caldwell's Syrup Peps as a ready laxative remedy. It claims it does not drain the system and uses senna alternatives. The passage advertises availability in stores and mentions general use for regularity.
A roundup of local hospital notices lists patient movements including amputations, appendectomies, and various recoveries. Names include Biwi Little Stamford Wheatley Hamlin Nichols Hackell Cox and others with details on admissions dismissals and births. Ward and treatment notes cover infections minor operations serious injuries and a newborn in Haskell Stamford Throckmorton Aspermont Rotan and Anson.
Fox Film presents The Mad Game starring Spencer Tracy as an ex gangster who is framed, then helps the government wipe out a kidnapping ring while rescuing two victims. Claire Trevor co stars with a strong supporting cast including Howard Lally J Carroll Naish and others. The film opens for a two day engagement at the Ritz Theater.
Skillful tuneful and delightful comedy romance with music. Jimmy and Sally stars James Dunn and Claire Trevor in a bright Fox release at the Ritz Thea tre with Sunday midnight and Monday matinees.
A publicity agent for a large company wooes a girl as his career and vanity collide with marriage plans. After a career setback and a broken engagement he leaves town. He returns to rebuild his prospects and win back his sweetheart, facing fresh obstacles.
A set of Santa letters from Stamford Avoca and nearby Texas towns dated December 15 1933. Children Nathalie Randolph Evelyn Anderson and Billy Charles Mc Alister request dolls a table a football an air rifle a cowboy suit a red ball fruit candy nuts and other gifts.
Missives to Santa from local children in Stamford Texas list desires for gifts such as a tricycle scooter gun dolls books and candy. Notes include Maxine McKeever Billie Jack Sorrell and Edna Louise Foster with addresses and dates in December 1933.
A collection of Santa letter fragments from 1933 includes Lena Fae Raughton of Haskell Texas asking for a doll fruit nuts candy and dishes and Gene Watson of Lueders Texas asking for a belt with two guns scabbard house shoes candy and fruit while a Sioux man Amos White of Sis Seaton South Dakota disfigured his wife by biting off the end of her nose.
Mrs W B Harrison and Mrs Harry Yates hosted a holiday season dance at the Country Club on Wednesday. The room featured crystals cedar and blue lights with icicles and white tapers. The New Yorkers home talent orchestra played as sixty five couples attended.
The Y W A of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a Christmas party Monday evening hosted by Miss Laverne McClellan. Guests brought gifts for the poor. Miss Annie Dewees read, games followed, and a light menu was served with mistletoe favors. Attendees included Miss Lot tie, Ruby Hanson, Frances Serey, Irene and Ilene Dewees, Clara Lively, Ruth Harrison, Irene Taylor, Jewelle Elliott, Grace Har bert, Dorothy Duncan, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heflin.
J. M. Jim Pendley, an early Jones County settler who arrived in 1879, recalls visiting Anson’s first building and aiding the county’s initial officers. He notes Stamford’s unchanged feel despite years away, meeting old friends Emmit Roberts Joe Clark Mac D Buie and A R Clary.
Mrs. Rober of Plainview Home Demonstration Club shows a pantry built from recycled lumber and pasteboard panels costing 90 cents with 370 canned items stored in a $92.11 pantry yielding $89.87 profit. Mrs. Sid Womack of Pleasant Hill reports 424 containers across 22 varieties cost 17.95 with a $55.07 profit and notes added joy from improved storage and recipes. Hens and cow pasturage trades broadened food variety and balanced diet.
Mrs W B Pitts of San Bonito arrived for a holiday visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Bates. R E McDonald confined to bed since Saturday with a sore leg. Charley Frank Williams visiting relatives in Wichita Falls during Christmas holidays. J E Moody of Abernathy to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs C F Williams and family. Misses Maxine Rowland Josephine Pinson Olivia Johnson Trinity waxahachie students arrive home for Christmas. C T Dodson Dodge and Plymouth dealer attended a dodge dealers meeting in Dallas. Miss Jane Crews of London jailed for whipping a kitten. Herman Kenner of Chicago jailed for stealing a wedding ring.
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