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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Stamford Motor Company
Stamford
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Convention OF American Legion
NEW Hope School
Chautauqua and Lyceum
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Y. W. M.S. Meeting
ST. John’s Church
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