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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
2
Article by T C Richardson argues fence as productive equipment equal to a planter, turning pasture into a harvestable crop. Examples cite Hedley Attaway and mixed livestock in East Texas, with efficient gate design and strategic placement to save time and increase yields.
The piece reflects on the diverse splendor of American Christmas, from humble home trees to church scenes. It praises lights, ornaments, and family cheer, noting how communities gather to share gifts, music, and fellowship, leaving lasting uplifting memories.
A broadcast gathering features leaders from diverse fields defining democracy. They cite Lincoln's phrase as a basis for government by and for the people, stressing universal suffrage and equal opportunity while noting natural differences in talent and effort. The piece discusses education, home influence, class tendencies, and the difficulty of a truly classless society.
Over 400 entries were shown at the fifth annual Jones County Poultry Show in Anson with top prizes awarded to C. F. Sentell Snyder and Herman Propst among others. The 4-H division had 30 entries and the quilt and antique show drew more than 150 entries. The Anson courthouse will be lighted soon after equipment arrived. Santa Claus visited Anson with 2,000 children in attendance and James Magee earned his first monetary check and blue ribbon for his chickens.
The Cowboys' Ball will be broadcast Wednesday through Friday with opening night on the Texas State Network across 23 stations. On the other nights KRBC in Abilene will carry the event. George Adams of Hawley raises three chicken breeds for his 4-H project as his father plans to buy 500 baby chicks this spring. In Hamlin the Red Cross met with Stamford and Anson reps to plan the year 1939. Odell Rainwater won a $100 judgment against ITIO Company in a county court cistern damage case tried before Judge Omar Burleson.
Christmas instrument sale offers a range of musical instruments for purchase or rent. See C. M. Watson at 222 East Oliver Street for available options and pricing labeled 87-Be.
Stamford chapter reports Red Cross roll call receipts of 685.51 this year with a reader list of many donors including Bryant-Link Company First National Bank J L Waggoner Upshaw Jr Roland Rinna and numerous individuals and businesses contributing.
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