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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1932

Page

5

New Chevrolet debut features automatic controls and comfort

A large crowd witnesses the initial Chevrolet showing highlighting automatic start by accelerator, two way spark control, automatic heat regulation, octane selector for varied fuels, Cushioned or Stanamic motor mounting, and Bodies-by-Fisher with no-draft ventilation. Longer lower windows improve visibility and a broad body moulding completes the line.

Fisher

Tax on farm products proposed in Washington week

This week in Washington outlines a proposed tax on domestically consumed farm products including wheat meat packers textile mills cigars and cigarettes. The plan would set the tax equal to the tariff and for wheat amount to forty two cents per bushel.

Farmers face plan to distribute wheat tax via allotment certificates

The article discusses a proposed scheme where wheat growers signing to reduce acreage would receive allotment certificates based on their expected crops. Certificates would come from consumer taxes, while nonparticipants would receive market price only. A 60 percent participation rule is required. dirt farmers oppose production limits. Congress unlikely to repeal supply and demand laws.

Congress

Memorial service set at Baptist Church amid dispute

The text reports a forthcoming memorial service at a Baptist church while detailing a legal fight involving Dr. McConnell, threats to sue the Baptist General Convention of Texas in Jones County, and a pledge to pursue action if peace isn’t reached. The speaker warns of a long case, appeals for prayers, and requests Christmas cards from supporters.

McConnell Baptist General Convention of Texas Jones County Texas Anson The Baptist Church Rule Sam Morris

District Court Set in Anson on Monday January 2

A district court will convene in Anson on Monday January 2. The roster lists Appling W. T Miller C. L. Hamilton Geo H oe P. M. Jensen A L Clyburn J M Glazner J Donaghey J M Jordan F Moore C D Billingsley G Ashburn J L Weaver. A June 30 1909 postmarked letter revived a 23 year Delta Colorado dispute over bill payment. A parrot in Adelaide Washington testified in police court and persuaded the judge the master did not run a speakeasy.

Delta Colo Adelaide Wash

ZIONEY LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHEDULES AND SERVICES

Lagerton Texas Lutheran church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m German services first third and fifth Sundays 10 30 a m English services second and fourth Sundays 10 30 a m choir practice Fridays Walther League meets monthly at 7 30 p m pastor Carl F Juergens en invites visitors. Woman dies in Aspermont Mrs E H Baker 35 pneumonia funeral held by Rev Sam Morris at Aspermont Cemetery. husband and a daughter survive. Library overdue book repaid in Cambridge Massachusetts The Story of Scotland after 38 years.

Aspermont E. H. Baker Sam Morris W. N. Kinney Cambridge Mass John McIntosh Scotland

Matthews Tenders Pennies to Wed at Manhattan

When Cornelius C. Matthews applied for a license to wed Miss Mary B. Hays at Manhattan Kansas he handed the judge 350 pennies. A sweet potato resembling a small dog in shape was found by Mrs. D Holm of Richmond Virginia.

Henry J. Pachar Lily Gholson Orange Texas Pachar Cornelius C. Matthews Mary B. Hays Manhattan Kan D. Holm Richmond

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