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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1935

Page

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Bus Crash In Dense Fog Sends Driver, Passenger To Hospital

Mrs J A Utley of Stamford the bus passenger was slightly injured and treated at Stamford sanitarium. J A Ward the truck driver and four others had minor injuries. The H truck en route Albany to Hamlin slid on foggy highway and collided with the bus at a straight stretch. The bus overturned and wrecked in a ditch.

J. A. Utley Stamford Stamford Sanitarium Utley Lassiter Albany J. A. Ward Roeser and Pendleton, Inc Hamlin

Sermon Invitation From Stamford First Baptist Pastor

Sam Monts urges all public office candidates to attend next Sunday night at the Stamford First Baptist Church to hear a political message from Rev. Sam Morris. The note promises plain speech on church leaders and politics amid cold weather crowds and extra seating.

Sam Morris First Baptist Church First Paist Stamford Fint Baptist Church Haskell Low Tebesb

Seymour Girl Dies After Auto Wreck Near Stamford

Miss Mozelle Stevens 18 of Seymour dies en route to Stamford sanitarium after a high speed crash on highway 30. Her cousin Roy Smith of Hobbs is critically injured with a fractured skull and broken bones. Authorities report doors torn off and occupants hurled from the car. funeral services for Stevens held in Seymour.

Roy Smith Hobbs New Mexico Haskell Mozelle Stevens Seymour Stamford Miss Levens C. D. Moss Anson Smith Giles Kemp An Sulance Miss Stevens Kemp Stamford Sanitarium Seymour Wednesda Roy Stevens Baylor County

David S Bennett Candidate For Alderman No 5

Stamford resident and longtime news dealer David S Bennett announced his candidacy for city alderman place in the April election. He has lived in Stamford 27 years and graduated from Stamford High School in 1921. Bennett said his policy will be service for all and he knows the city well through his daily paper routes.

David S. Bennett Stamford Bennett Stamford High School Mr. Bennett Fster C. F. Upshaw

Stamford breaks ground for new water purification plant

Mayor E. P. Bunkley officially broke dirt for Stamford's water softening and purification system on Tuesday at 11 am. The ceremony occurred at the floodwater storage reservoir site beside the Lake Penick Dam.

E. P. Bunkley Stamford Lake Penick Dam

Stamford High School Third Period Honor Roll Listed

The Stamford High School honor roll for the third period of the 1934 35 session lists seniors juniors and freshmen. Senior second rank includes Mary Alice Abbott Elton Chapman Lillian Yates Elizabeth Cundiff. Juniors and freshmen names follow with multiple students in each rank.

Stamford High School Mary Alice Abbott Elton Chapman Lillian Yates Elizabeth Cundiff Paul Dobyns Tony Selmon Christine Wells Arliene Amerson Raymond Austin Maricare Helen Miller Minnie Usil

Rotary Speakers Highlight Fair Business Practices And Graft

Dr. A. D. McReynolds and Judge R. C. Thomas addressed the Rotary Club at its luncheon. Topics included enforcement of fair business practices through the NRA and graft schemes against which business people should guard. The meeting also noted upcoming events and welcomed guest W. W. Slocum of Detroit.

A. D. McReynolds R. C. Thomas Rotary Club Clay Randel Dr. McReynolds NRA Judge Thomas George E. Pryor Chamber of Commerce Hamlin C. of C Stamford W. W. Slocum United Savings Bank of Detroit Tom Upshaw Detroit Rotary Club Stamford Music Club

Field Museum Reveals Egyptian Bread Dating 2800 Years

A Field Museum of Chicago exhibit describes a bread sample from ancient Egypt about 2800 years old. The fragmentary text notes the bread’s age and origins, highlighting archaeologic discovery details from the period.

The Field Museum of Chicago Egypt

Otis Miller backs elimination of marble machine betting

Otis Miller district attorney of the 104th District in Texas voices firm support for banning marble machines. He praises a Stamford ban and urges enforcement countywide citing youth crime risks and perceived legality when run by shops. He urges publication and reiterates intent to enforce.

Otis Miller 104Th Judicial District Anson Hamlin Jones County Stamford the American Steen Otis Mil 104Th District of Texas

Ingestion of 20 Pounds Raises Health Concerns

A report notes a person consuming a twenty pound substance, prompting medical attention and risk assessment. Authorities investigate the circumstances and potential sources while health professionals advise monitoring for complications.

Excavation Begins for Stamford Water Reservoir Project

Dirt started moving at 11 a m Tuesday as city workers and Exchange Club members broke ground for Stamford’s flood water reservoir later named Jane Penick Dam. Mayor and council members witnessed the ceremony as crews prepare to clear 1 314 acres in a 30 foot deep basin for a seven month supply.

Stamford Bunkley Aecaenent Exchange Club Jane Penick Ma Powell Powell E. K. Hester Austin Bridge Company George Callihan Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company Laynecome 5

Youth Struck by Automobile Near Howard School

J B Nanny Jr a 14 year old Howard community student was struck by Otis Elmore's car after a basketball game. He leaped from a vehicle to retrieve misplaced items and was nearly run over by the rear wheel before a bystander pulled him away. He received treatment at Stamford Sanitarium for cuts bruises and possible skull fracture.

J. B. Nanny, Jr Howard Otis Elmore Stamford Nanny

Jekyll And Hyde Sermon Promoted At St Johns Church

Rev W G Bailey invites parishioners to Sunday services starting 9 45 with Sunday school building toward Easter April 21 600 goal. Communion Sunday worship at 9 45 and 7 for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde sermon followed by prayer at 7 15 pm weather permitting and a note on Monday events.

W. G. Bailey St. John’s Church Jekyll Mr. Hyde

Change in Employment Office at Stamford Postpone Manager Role

The salaried manager of the National Re em office in Stamford is being discontinued after February 1. The position had been absorbed into a budgetary shift from work relief to another program, affecting staffing and administration.

National Re Stamford

City Election Set for April 2 With Key Offices

The city votes April 2. mayor and two aldermen plus the chief of police will be chosen. Three current council members Chas E Coombes Roy Arledge and Cleburne Huston seek another year.

Chas. E. Coombes Roy Arledge Cleburne Huston

Miss Vida Elliott Visits Stamford From India

Miss Vida Elliott a teacher on furlough from India spent several days in Stamford visiting her sister Mrs. Q. D. Gould. She spoke at Central Christian Church on her Indian work and addressed Stamford High School pupils in a special assembly. She described people and customs of her district and the education given to Native and American children.

Vida Elliott India United States Stamford Q. D. Gould Central Christian Church Tage Folais Ogres

Revival Meeting at Mission Church Draws Crowds

Undenominational revival at Mission Church led by Rev. W. Sillins and speaker Mr. Collins. Two weeks of services described as soul stirring with 11 mourners at the bench Tuesday, aimed at reaching nonmembers to seek souls for Jesus.

Otomma Echols Cross Mission W. Sillins Collins Jesus

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Aaron’s White Star Sam Monts Seymour Girl Tounten J. W. Dewees Ladelle Macon May Young Equist Ores Helene Hill Doris Jackson Helen Rosenwasser Charles Bandeen Margaret Harris Mildred Hood Lucille Ferrell Evelyn Hamilton Robert Lee Kahout Lovel Stell Bob Bryan Wayne Hargrove Margery Hills Melba Cullum Dorothea Culwell Lois Ellen Stell Stanley Coker Bob Bandeen Tessica Martin Martie Jean McCain John Ed Terry Janice Buie Johnny Bell King Beth Marie White Horace Young Maxine Caffee Lorene Cook Orbyrne Doran Marjorie Jackson Bill Bruce Lee Bob Watson Rotary Meeting PWA Inge Agg Geoma Memrs R. G. Bowdry T. A. Upshaw Warren B. Tayman J. K. Brady Hester D. D. Ross J. Floyd Malecomb Abilene Ross Mn Avoca Lueders Jekyll and Hyde Miss Vida Elliott Christian Church Mission Church
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