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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1932

Page

5

Back Street at Alcove Theatre Promises Tragic Romance

Irene Dunne stars in Back Street directed by John M. Stahl with Walter Pidgeon and a supporting cast including June Clyde and Zasu Pitts. The Universal film opens at the Alcove Theatre for a two day run beginning Saturday at midnight. In other news, Joseph Wilson of Chicago was ordered by court to pay his wife’s income tax despite his plea she would not reveal her earnings.

Irene Dunne Miss Dunne Fannie Hurst Back Street Walter Ce Ee John Boles Mdio Universal John M. Stahl Boles June Clyde George Meeker Zasu Pitts Shirley Gray William Bakewell Doris Lloyd Arletta Duncan Alcove Theatre Joseph Wilson Chicago

Advertising contest disputed by Stamford leaders

The Stamford Leader claims it won a contest to measure advertising power, but The American disputes the claim noting no knowledge of any contest and presenting coupon counts, circulation figures, and Santa Fe letters as a counter test of reader interest.

Stamford Stamford Leader Penick-Hughes Company Leader Penick-Hughes American Ssikt Lee

Washington caucus buzz signals big office search

In Washington this week the Democratic National Committee targets cabinet posts with patronage power. Names like Carter Glass for Treasury and Norman Davis for State surface as likely picks, health and experience shaping choices. A record influx of office seekers gathers after New Years while only modest support exists for the Domestic Allotment farm relief plan.

Democratic National Committee Carter Glass Virginia the Treasury President Wilson Norman Davis Wilson State Department Washington Tom Harry One

4-H Bedroom Contest Winner Alice Hunter of Texas

Alice Hunter of Margaret in Foard County is pictured with a writing table and chair she made with her mother from discarded furniture. She was a winner in the Texas 4-H club girls bedroom contest. Rev Sam Morris' letter is on page 1 of this issue.

Alice Hunter Margaret Texas Foard County Alice Sam Morris

Texas Demonstration Agents Back Farm Security Drive

The article notes county farm and home demonstration agents aided 1932 farm security efforts, with 120 home and 180 farm agents in Texas. Losses in the force over two years run under 5 percent, as officials cite ongoing efforts to keep country life profitable and cultural. The piece also mentions influenza illness in Amarillo and holiday visits involving A. M. Hess and relatives.

Texas Martin

Dallas visitors carol holidays with Texas kin

Mrs. Greer Kincannon and Joe McFalls of Dallas along with Mrs. Charles Tucker and her son Pal of Longview spent the holidays in town, visiting local relatives and friends.

Greer Kincannon Joe McFalls Dallas Charles Tucker Pal Longview

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