West Texas Gets Consideration In 40th Legislature
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce maintains an Austin informational bureau run by Homer D. Wade to aid West Texans. Wade reports West Texas gains in committee chairs and legislative influence, with hopes the 40th Legislature will be constructive despite many bills in early stages.
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West Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Homer D. Wade
Littlefield Building
Wade
West Texans
Chamber of Commerce
Stamford
Texas
R. L. Bobbitt
Laredo
Carl P. Phinney
Brownwood
Dewey Young
Wellington
Committee On
Revenue and Taxation
Lee Satterwhite
Amarillo
Cecil Storey
Vernon
E. 5 Cummings
Abilene
George Kemble
Fort Worth
Grady Woodruff
Decatur
Alfred Petsch
Fredericksburg
M. H. Hagaman
Ranger
Enthusiasm at Banquet Forms Retail Merchants Board
A banquet at the American Cafe last Friday night produced a formal plan for a permanent Retail Merchants Association. Seven directors from diverse trades were elected unanimously, and a real board will steer the group with a president and paid secretary to be chosen soon.
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Retail Merchants Association
American Cafe
L. E. Larche
M. D. Smith
J. K. Brady
Earl Reese
EF. H. Layne
Gordon Haynes
Jesse White
Thomas
R. B. Bryant
Joe Payne
R. F E. McDonald
Harry R. Fuller
First Chevrolet Sport Cabriolet Arrives in Stamford
The first Sport Cabriolet from Chevrolet reached Stamford through Russel Brothers Chevrolet Co. and is on display in their showroom. Advertised in The American, the new model is described as a distinctly sport oriented design with fresh features.
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Chevrolet
Stamford
Russel Brothers Chevrolet Company
Bad Check Writer Pays Off Quickly in Stamford Case
A young man who passed bad checks for wardrobe trunks at Peevey's and Layne-Yates was pursued by Stamford Chief of Police G. G. Flournoy. He was found in Abilene and, within hours, paid full value for the two trunks.
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Stamford
G. G. Flournoy
Peevey’s
Layne-Yates
Anonymous letter arrives at Vernon DD Hart Post
A Stamford postmarked letter dated February 1 was sent to Harry R. Fuller commander of the American Legion. The envelope held a white sheet typed best wishes to the Vernon DD Hart Post and a five dollar bill.
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Harry R. Fuller
American Legion
Stamford
Vernon DD Hart
Whirlwind Poultry Show Prizes At Stamford Event
Local merchants announce about fifteen prizes for exhibits at Stamford on Saturday closing the Whirlwind Poultry Show. The circuit began in Haskell with 400 birds and could reach 700, with Stamford hosting in a large auditorium and ample space. Prizes include sacks, cash, feed, and poultry equipment from diverse sponsors, with judging by Walter Burton and talks by Dr Lawrence Lewis.
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Haskell
Frank M. Locke
Stamford
Court House Square
Rule
Hamlin
Lueders
Col
R. L. Penick
The
Poultry Association
Walter Burton
Arlington
Lawrence Lewis
State Veterinary Department
Bulldogs Face Tough Road Schedule This Season
Stamford High's Bulldogs defeated Breckenridge 26 27 after a hard fought game. They travel to Abilene Tuesday to meet Simmons University quintet in the Cowboy Corral. Strong Caddo team looms as a key test after Stamford's five losses this season. The next game is at 7 30 pm in Stamford High School gym.
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Stamford High
Breckenridge
Bulldogs
Buckarooes
Stamford
Abilene
Simmons University
Stamford High School
Stamford Bulldogs rally to topple Breckenridge again
The Stamford Bulldogs beat Breckenridge 26 to 27 in a tight rematch. Breckenridge led by five with 90 seconds left before Doran’s center shot tied the game, Veasey added a late goal, and Bruce capped the win as Vessey starred with scores from multiple spots.
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Stamford “Bulldogs
Breckenridge
Doran
Bulldogs
Veasey
Bruce
Vessey
McElreath
Legion dance helps Stamford band clear deficit
The American Legion dance held last Thursday night raised more than the needed funds to cover the Stamford Band deficit from its Houston trip. The event was well attended and described as a decided success.
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American Legion
Stamford
Houston
Avoca and New Hope Tie in 20–20 Game
The Gorle basketball teams of New Hope and Avoca played to a 20 to 20 tie at Avoca Tuesday afternoon. The next meeting to decide the final result will be Friday week, location to be announced.
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Gorle
New Hope
Avoca
Only Few Razors Left Subscriptions Expire Soon
The Amercans supply of Auto atrop safety razors is nearly exhausted. The offer of a free razor with each subscription remains valid while supplies last, but no guarantee covers availability after Saturday. New and renewing subscribers include Stamford Mill and FBlewater Co, J R Bouldin, Mary Neal Casner, J W Blake, and others across Stamford Avoca Wahoo Norman OK and more.
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Amercans
Stamford Mill and
Fblewater Co
Stamford
Ao Stewart
J. R. Bouldin
Mary Neal M. Casner
J. W. Blake
Stamford KC
Wateon
Maskell
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Business Methods Program
The weekly Rotary Club luncheon featured an enlightening talk on Gemetry by De A Blackwell and an engaging program on business methods led by A Kasterling, chairman of the business methods committee. Speakers included L W Johnson J Dodaon Ray Rector Roy Townsend and Harley Goble. Rev W C Moffett was welcomed as a new Protestant ministry member with guest Guy Gillespie from Abilene visiting.
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de A. Blackwell
A. Kasterling
Rotary Club
L. W. Johnson
Stamford Band Featured in Legion Broadcast From Dallas
The Stamford Band of the American Legion of Texas performed in a program broadcast from the Jefferson Hotel in Dallas last Monday night. Bandmaster Dick Rowland reports the trip to Dallas by Stamford post provided transport and notes local radio listeners had trouble tuning the Dallas station.
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Stamford
American Legion of Texas
American Legion
Jefferson Hotel
Dallas
Stamford Post of the Legion
Dick Rowland
Two Day Agricultural Short Course in Stamford
The two day agricultural short course will be held in Stamford city auditorium on February 21 and 22. Committees have been named for arrangements publicity reception and program with no admission charge. Lectures demonstrations and films by top agricultural educators will cover farm home and community problems and aim to inspire practical solutions for all attendees including women and girls from town and country. Grace Marian Smith will speak among other noted lecturers. Continued on page four.
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City Auditorium
A.C. Easter
Stamford
Thie
International Harvester Company
Grace Marian Smith
U. S. Department of Agriculture
County Agent To Give Lessons In Orchard Care Demonstrations
County Agent Tanner Jones outlines orchard pruning and borers control using a government method taught through Extension Service. He cites a fall demonstration handling 178 trees at low cost, and urges fall and spring sessions, plus a white sweet clover pasture plan for West Texas with detailed planting steps and area examples.
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Jones County
Eelenee
West Texas
East Texas
Mamera
Acre
Hamlin
Dave Maeberry
Terry Coper
A. J. French
J. W. Buell
Anson
Marvy Marvin
J. J. Steel
Clint Rowell
Henry Munroe
Reed
Kansas Seed Co
Kansas
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W Tlc
Legion
Mr Fuller
Tiend
Central West Texas Poultry Association
Locke
Bryant-Link Company
Penick-Huyes Co
Langford Gram
Western Produce Co
Townsend Motor Co
Larche Grocery Co
Gambill
KR L
Penick
Kirkpatrick
BE. Kirkpatrick
Stamford Hatchery
CADDO
Reckenridge
Legion Dance
sMiru
Ling
M.D Smith
Cairman
Tom Elliott
Reese Pratt
A.umphrey
Gee Inglish
Cleburne Haston
Prank
Deb Mclonald
Joe HM Payne
Harley Goble
P PO Sheppard
KL. Penick
R. Bryant
Dolly Payne
George Preyer
J. Ko Brady
W. OG Swenson
KO HM Robinson
Warren Tayman
Roy Townsend
Dye
Bunkley
WP. Lyles
LF Larche
Ray
Jack Booth
Johnown
Luella Hank
Tanner County
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