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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1925

Page

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States and Federal Aid Approved for Local Highways

County Judge Owen Thomas announces state and federal aid totaling 75 000 for the Stamford to Anson Stamford to Hamlin and Stamford to Leeders roads. Federal 17 030 Stamford Anson, 37 288 Stamford Leeders, 20 526 Stamford Hamlin. Bond proceeds 200 000 plus 300 000 bonds remaining. Engineer J W Puckett on site to prepare bids and start work within weeks, dependent on approvals as departments finish red tape.

Owen Thomas Stamford Anson Hamlin Leeders Theiubway J. W. Puckett Mr. Puckett Puckett

Methodist Revival to Begin March 22 Under Evangelist Will Hogg

The Methodist church plans a revival starting March 22 with Evangelist Will Hogg leading preaching and singing. Hogg and his team, arriving from El Paso, will oversee a five week campaign, following a two week prelude. St. John's church in West Texas, seating about 2500, is expected to be filled as members join from area parishes.

Will Hogg The Methodist Church el Paso Evangelist Hogg Tam Florida Tampa Billie Sunday Hogg Winona Lake Chautauqua New York State Billy St. John’s West Texas

Grand Chancellor Commander Visits Stamford Lodge

Grand Chancellor Commander of Texas Knights of Pythias Chas E Baughman with deputy Tomy visited Stamford Lodge 297 for a special meeting. The lodge presented a 269 donation to the Pythian widows and orphans home at Weatherford and members invited further gifts via Dr Rutherford. About thirty attendees. visitors from Abilene lodge joined.

Stamford Chas Abilene Lodge

Easterling Returns From Wall Street Beef Scoop

A. C. Easterling of Swenson Bros. returns from New York City and says bankers treated him well. New York press signaled a beef shortage, lifting cattle prices at least five dollars per head within 24 hours, boosting Swenson demand and feeding rumors of a Wall Street push on beef. Eric P. Swenson, head of Swenson Bros. and National City Bank, toasted the luncheon and touted the beef shortage as a major financial scoop.

Easterling A. C. Easterling Swenson Bros N. York City Wall Street New York United States Swenson Biggerstaff Drovers Sweson Eric P. Swenson National City Bank Becaus

P. P. Shepard Returns as Utilities District Manager

The West Texas Utilities Co consolidates districts Hamlin Stamford and P. P. Shepard will return to Stamford as district manager of the consolidated district. Matt Cope remains office manager. K. K. Francis moves to Abilene as assistant district manager. Other moves include Carl Mahan to Hamlin and Sige Prewitt and Sid Wright assignments.

West Texas Utilities Co Stamford P. P. Shepard Amlin Shepard Matt Cope K. K. Francis Abilene Merkel Trent Tuscola Ovale Buffalo Gap Lawn Carl Mahan Roby & Northern Railroad Co Roby Hamlin District C Henry Withers America

Lueders Baptist encampment plans discussed

The executive committee of the Lueders Baptist encampment met February 23 at the encampment grounds to map plans for next year. Attending were Reverends Gambrell, Moffet, Hamner, Pope, Grimes, and laymen Norman, King, Penick, and Cooley with Rev. Gentry in charge. They adjourned to Col. Penick’s river home for dinner.

Lueders Albany R. L. Penick Stamford G. C. Cooley Leeders J. J. Gentry Col. Penick

High School Notes On Library Additions And Debates

The High School Library purchased titles by Jane Austen Kipling Twain and Dickens among others and added two copies of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Miss Evelyn Perkins returns after illness. A chapel period debate practice featured Bernard Buie Lloyd Prichard J N Knowles and Dawson Duncan. Two girls Camille Williams and Vida Amerson plan to debate. Stamford lost the basketball championship to Albany 15 to 16.

HI School Jane Austen Maria S. Cummins James Morgen Oiver Twist Dickens Anna Sewell Martha Julie A. Lippmann Evelyn Perkins Messrs Bernard Buie Lloyd Prichard J. N. Knowles Dawsn Duncan Leucyle Williams Vida Amerson Stamford Albany

Stamford B B Record Highlights A Strong Basketball Season

Stamford Hi finished a successful basketball season with the district meet at Abilene. The team played 33 games this year and won 28 against strong West Texas opponents. They led the county and Jones County but lost in the Abilene district semi finals. Over two seasons they are 68 wins and 12 losses for an 86 percent win rate. Prospects look bright for baseball and track next year as athletes train for more victories.

Stamford B. B Stamford Hi Abilene West Texas Cisco Breckenridge Albany Lueders Anson Hamlin Haskell Goree Rochester Throckmorton Jones County

Stamford Chamber of Commerce 1925 Budget Urges Teamwork

Stamford Chamber of Commerce outlines a big year for 1925 with plans for an auditorium, paved streets, and highways. The call emphasizes teamwork, member duties, and broad citizen participation to grow Stamford’s business and civic life.

The Chamber of Commerce Stamford Chambr of Commerce Allen Loftin QO. P. Haran Chamber Harmon Field E. L. Turner Hamlin State Park Movement Max Bentley Star-Telence Four Corners Earth West Texas Weat Texas Utilities J. A. Loftin

American Legion Planning for Seventeenth District Convention

Vernon D. Hart Post hosts a lively Wednesday meeting at the Armory Hall with Gulf Coast Seven vaudeville on stage. County officers and about twenty Auxiliary members plan for the April 12 convention here expected to attract 500 visitors. Cap contest captains Otis Caton and Janes Brophy named. new members exceed twenty and caps fund $46. The Auxiliary, County Organization and Local Post meet next Monday to push plans and captain selections. All members urged to attend at 7:45 PM.

Vernon D. Hart American Legion Armory Hall Gulf Coast Alcove Legion Auxiliary Fighting Seventeenth District

Harold Lloyd Draws Record Crowd at Alcove

A big crowd filled the Alcove to see Harold Lloyd in Girl Shy on Monday and Tuesday night. Manager Burt King called it the largest theatre turnout he has seen. The Gulf Coast Seven again drew good crowds Wednesday and Thursday with music dancing and vaudeville. Tonight and Saturday features Tom Mix who consistently attracts strong audiences.

Burt King Alcove Harold Lloyd Harold Gulf Coast Seven Tom Mix

Car Stolen From W P Brown Store

A Ford roadster was stolen Tuesday night in front of W P Brown store on the south side and found Thursday northwest of Monday in sand with two tires missing. The car belonged to Eugene Brown who faced about $20 in telephone and advertising costs and two tires lost. Police Chief Flournoy broadcast the incident but the thieves left the car and were not arrested though may be picked up, as they spent time in Monday and could be identified.

W. P. Brown Eugene Brown Flournoy

Russel Brothers Chevrolet dealers visit Dallas convention

Barney Russel of the Russel Bros. firm and J. C. Russel attended the Chevrolet dealers convention in Dallas. They traveled back via Waco visiting relatives in Hill County and reported a good rain in that area Saturday night after a lengthy dry spell.

Barney Russel Russel Bros Chevrolet J. C. Russel Dallas Barney Waco Hill County

New Haskell Midway Filling Station Opens

H G Hartsfield operates a first class Magnolia Fillitation and store on the Ell Highway halfway between Stamford and Haskell. He sits to handle trade and traffic in fine style. A prominent settler, he is well and favorably known, and the community expects good success in the new location.

New Haskell Midway H. G. Hartfield Bowe Stamford Haskell Hartsfield America

NEW HOPE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Attendance remains strong in the Prim room despite illness. Second grade made posters for Goldilocks and completed an illustrated phonetic alphabet. Third grade arranged a sand table village with figures of Indians, wigwams, and canoes. Health posters and Health Fairy's House painting continue daily. Four seventh graders earned 100 in arithmetic and received candy treats. Barron Lindsey installs a personal radio in the auditorium and plans to study at Sweeny’s School in Kansas City this fall. Patrons invited to March 4 for the President’s inaugural address and March 6 for the Old Hickory Holler School play, admission 15 and 25 cents to benefit the piano fund.

Tiedeman Irene Hughes Burnie Reed Judson Thompson Julian Sorrell Barron Lindsey Barron Sweeny’s Kansas City Old Hickory Holler School

Attempted Burglary at Waples Platter Wholesale House

Waples Platter Wholesale House on Ferguson Avenue was targeted in an attempted burglary. Police officer John Estes surprised two suspects during the break in. three others fled. Stolen cigarettes valued around $200. Arrested suspects named Fred Wilson and Roy Huddleston. Fr Worth listed as address.

Waples- Platter Fred Wilson Roy Huddleston Fr. Worth

Preaching at Bunker Hill Schoolhouse Sunday at 11

Reverend Henry Walters of Stamford will speak at Bunker Hill Schoolhouse Sunday at 11 on The task of a Christian. Everyone is invited to attend.

Bunker Hill Henry Walters Stamford

Longhorn Band Day in Stamford Set as Gala Music Event

Eanes Brophy, chairman, drives Stamford Longhorn Band Day with Meet-the-Knight drive adding 54 new supporters. He has lined up Alcove Theatre seats and secured traffic blocks around the square for the parade and concert on March 21. A $100 prize list accompanies contests as the band contract is signed and tickets move fast. matinee free street concert and night shows priced at $1 for schoolchildren and adults alike.

Eanes Brophy Texas University Stamford Knight of Pythias Lodge Alcove Ky ¢ Ty Mann Rer Merchan's Bre

Chautauqua and Lyceum Contracts Reported

Business and professional men sign contracts for the Radcliffe Chautauqua to appear here about eight days in June and for the White and Myers Lyceum to run monthly all next winter. City auditorium renovation hoped ready. lyceum expected to draw large audiences.

Radcliffe Chautauqua White and Myers Lyceum Lyceum Radetliffe Chautaupua

Sunday School and Prayer Meeting Notices

Sunday school for boys and juniors at 2 50 PM and a prayer meeting every Wednesday night. You who love God have no excuse for missing these great services. Come and show to the world that you are willing to serve God. Reporter.

Pal

Church of the Nazarene Invites Attendance at Sunday Services

The church urges attendance at Sunday and Sunday night services as the pastor returns to the pulpit after a month's illness. For the morning subject, two baptisms, 7:30, Heaven. Invitation from J. L. Bates and wife.

Church of the Nazarene Heaven J. L. Bates

Y W M S Meeting Highlights At St Johns

The Y M S of St Johns held a Wednesday evening meeting with Miss Salli T McCulloch presiding. A piano solo by Miss Hood followed devotional remarks and readings about the pledge and cotton mill workers.

St. John’s Salli T. McCulloch Miss Hood Lora Middleton Cobb J. Bo Smith Ginling College Girlein F. M. Locke Mmes P. D. Lambeth R. C. Shelton C. K. Griggs Starkey Duncan Mr. Pierce Portland Oregon Mines Locke Owen Otto Smith

Dr J M Price to Preach at First Baptist Church

Dr J M Price head of Religious Education at South Western Seminary Ft Worth will fill both morning and evening services at First Baptist Church as Dr W C Moffett remains ill. The visit promises engaging sermons and marks a deacons conference on appointing an educational director for the church.

J. M. Price W. C. Moffett First Baptist Church J. M Price South Western Seminary Ft. Worth

Sunday School and Services Announced by Local Church

The church lists Sunday School at 0 45 A M with classes for every age and a welcome to all. Morning and evening preaching by the pastor feature The young Man's Crusade in the morning and The Value of Frayer at 7 30 P M. Leagues meet an hour before evening service. visitors and all ages are invited.

Frayer

Week of Prayer at Baptist Church Observances

The church lists a week of prayer and programs led by different circles. Circle 1 hosts YW A prayer from 4 to 5 with a Monday review on Child Life in America's Future by Miss Lilias Penick, and a 4:30 program Work for the Negro by Circle 4.

Circle 1 America Lilias Penick Circle 4 Lueders S Stamford Circle No Circle Cuba Canal Zone

Central Christian Church Meeting Program Notes

The program for a Friday meeting at Central Christian Church lists a short song service prayer and several speakers. D K Lyon chairs with Friendship A D McReynolds Cooperation B C Burrow Mission Church Mrs L Fleming, appreciation R L Hellums. Reports from men in north class room and women in primary department rooms end with prayer and benediction.

Central Christian Church D. K. Lyon A. D. McReynolds B. C. Burrow L. Fleming R. L. Hellums Morrow Zachend Montgomery Dr. Hudson Mmes. Lyon and Montgomery

Prizes listed for Stamford parade on March 21

The notice outlines cash prizes for a parade in Stamford on March 21 including largest family in the parade worth 15 dollars, oldest two person two horse unit valued at 7 dollars, best dressed automobile from outside town 12 dollars, second prize 5 dollars, best Charlie Chaplin imitation by a boy under 14 worth 4 dollars, best decorated donkey prize, and a bicycle race with five dollar prize. Entry details include a 1 pm parade start, call Mr. Brophy at the given number, and earlier encouragement to merchants to promote entries.

Stamford Eanes Brophy Mr. Brophy Charlie Chaplin Rade Bella Brophy

Stamford Motor Co Ships Abundant Ford Parts

Stamford Motor Company has unloaded a straight carload of old Ford parts in an unusually large shipment for Stamford. The stock enables quick assembly of a complete Ford car from parts on hand. Rising demand prompts the company to handle parts in larger volume than before to better serve its trade.

Ford Stamford Motor Company Stamford

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