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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1925

Page

4

Vaudeville Tea at Wayland College Featured by Geraldyne Wright

Miss Geraldyne Wright, director of Expression at Wayland College Plainview, entertains Friday with a Vaudeville tea. Mrs W H Wright travels to visit Geraldyne and attend the event. Mr and Mrs F E Cowsert and daughters Helen and Ouita Belle return from Fort Worth after meeting sharers in the Edwards estate and noting Cowsert as a great granddaughter inheriting a portion.

Geraldyne Wright Wayland College Plainview W. H. Wright Miss Geraldyne F. E. Cowsett Helen Ouita Belle Ft. Worth

Amarillo Social News and Local Updates

Judge and Mrs E V Hardwick hosted week end guests Mr and Mrs Walter Phan of San Antonio who plan to reside in Amarillo this year Mrs Jasper Trammel underwent tonsil removal by Dr J E Montgomery at Stamford Sanitarium and is recovering nicely Mrs R A Fuqua covers in the City Barber Shop while away C O Reed of Pleasant Valley reported farm operation crepping near neighbors and plans to attend T J Line Chapel Friday with Dennis and Miss (name cut) for the ceremony

E. V. Hardwick Walter Phansteel San Antonio Phanand Amarillo Jasper Trammel J. E. Montgomery Stamford Sanitarium R. A. Fuqua City C. O. Reed Pleasant Valley

Stamford social notes and local business moves

Mrs J P Astin hosts Forty Two Club on East Campbell street Friday afternoon. Mrs Ernest Williams takes charge at Riggins Hotel near Union Station. Clyde Tidwell, Mrs J L Tidwell and child visit Stamford. sister-in-law Mrs A G Wilson hosts at Sunnyside. Reece Pratt and A L Buster attend Seventh District Bankers Convention in Ft Worth. Otis Caton returns to Stamford in R M Kinard Buick office. L J Claypool buys two Stamford residences on S Swenson and South Wetherbee. he is a Fort Worth builder.

J. P. Astin East Campbell Street Ernest Williams Brown Hotel Riggins E. Reynolds Union Station Clyde Tidwell J. L. Tidwell Anson Stamford A. G. Wilson Sunnyside Tidwell Odell Celista Wilson Reece Pratt A. L. Buster Bankers’ Convention Ft. Worth Otis Caton Penick-Hughes Co Wichita R. M. Kinard Buick American Legion L. J. Claypool S. L. Flemings S. Swenson South Wetherbee Mr. Claypool

Forty Two Tournament Planned by Stamford Music Club

The Stamford Music Club hosts a Forty-two Tournament Friday evening at City Hall inviting the public. Admission is 25 cents. The club supports city affairs and asks for community cooperation to ensure a good time for all attendees.

Stamford Music Club City Hall

Community Social Notes From Ericksdahl Area

Last Saturday night rain and wind visited the community. W W meeting at Carl Ekdahl’s home drew a large crowd for the yearly gathering with refreshments and a pleasant afternoon. Lutherian League social at O D Swenson’s home Tuesday. Ladies Aid met at P V Nelsons last Wednesday. A quilting party for Mrs A E Olson’s mother at Clara Lundgren’s Friday afternoon. helpers named. Birthday wishes at Carl Oman’s Monday night. Ed Nauvist and daughter Teresa and Gladys, and Mrs Reuben Richard with Mrs Carl Youngquist visited Travis county by car last week.

W. W Carl Ekdahl Lutherian League O. D. Swenson Ladies Aid P. V. Nelson Clara Lundgren A. E. Olson Mmes Carl Oman C. Lundgren J. Chaots Carl Vorngauist John Munson Sam Bastand Hjalmer Olson H. B. Haterius Fritz Olson Irene Olson Minnie Koch

Plainview Social News Glimpses From Local Visits

Plainview residents recount visits and gatherings including Bun ker Hill school trip. Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell of Rule visit Ernest Coleman. Alice Roberson Fay Campbell visit Ruby Hanson. Stamford and Abilene ball game trip by J E Miller and L R Overby. Women busy with plowing and gardening amid spring winds.

Plainview Bunker Hill Elmer Russel Rule Ernest Coleman Alice Roberson Fay Campbell Ruby Hanson Workman Stamford J. E. Miller C. W. Campbell Grace Brown Anson Ruth Diesman Haskell Elaine Rector Maurine Gamblin L. R. Overby Abilene

Sunnyside Farmers Expand Land For Moisture Window

Sunnyside farmers work to prepare land before moisture declines. Most beds are tilled in the usual manner while flat breaking and sod breaking increase. Crockett Appling tills about a hundred acres with a new Fordson tractor as J F McCulloch plows for Mr Jones. Other farmers like Mr Cloud also acquire tractors while the farm demonstrator Dorn Ye lays terraces.

Mr. Crockett Appling J. F. McCulloch Mr. Jones Mr. Cloud

Local notes from the community

A. T. McCulloch’s farm near the school house is mentioned. Burnett the tar assessor visited early in the week. Two light showers occurred Saturday night followed by rain the next day. Illness persists with several on the sick list and influenza still present. Mrs S. J. Osment, Mr. Osment, Walter, and Mrs Earl Osment’s daughter Helen face illnesses including tonsillitis. Weldon Walker suffered severe scalding from a kettle incident and will miss school. J. D. Smith and family paid a visit to Aspermont on Sunday.

A. T. McCulloch Burnett S. J. Osment Osment Walter Earl Osment Helen Ralph Shanafelt Baby Weldon Walker J. D. Smith Aspermont

Wind damages sheds as light rain aids sand storm cleanup

McConnell notes a windy night with sheds blown down and a light shower easing a sand storm. The column records local social visits, mid term exams, construction progress on Mr. West’s residences, garden work, and a list of sick residents, with hopes for quick recoveries.

M. L. Jones R. A. Cauthen West M. W. Bland J. W. Mercer Floyd Jones L. C. Wille J. F. Guillet W. E. Bunkley Madge Annie Lois Lena West Tom Hartsfield Henry Hartsfield Dempsey

Berryhill Schoolhouse Honors Washington Birthday Night

Berryhill residents enjoyed a Friday program at the Berryhill Schoolhouse honoring George Washington. A large crowd attended with hopes everyone enjoyed themselves. Nearby events included a Mr Vosse gathering with a large crowd on Wednesday night and a visit from Bunk and Gat Rounds of Swans Chapel. Berryhill B B Boys defeated Exdale 36 to 0 last week.

Red Rose Berryhill George Washington Mr. Vosse Bunk Swans Chapel Berryhill B. B Exdale

West McConnell News Breeze and Community Odds

West McConnell notes windy weather reminds residents of March. Garden work begins as the community shares health updates with Mrs. Ernest Sandlin and Ila Mae Sharp listed as ill. Mrs. Chapman recovers, Ruth Diceman visited Haskell, and Mr. Hinds’ son from Oklahoma stays briefly.

Ernest Sandlin Ila Mae Sharp Chapman Ruth Diceman Haskell Hinds Son Okla Rosebud

Hijackers Seized After Robbery Near Victory Cafe

Police report three Black suspects assaulted a dishwasher at the Victory Cafe, robed him of 2.50, then fled toward the O’s belt before being captured near Haskell. All three men are in custody at the jail.

Victory Cafe Haskell

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R. C. Thomas Texas Hamilton Street Gambill Bros Brazelton Lumber Company Shirwin-Williams Paints T. J. Line Chapel Wei Dennis Home Bakery Goodrich Lueders, Texas Tom M Tony the Wonder Hor Thos. H. Ince Anna Christie Blanche Sweet Wm. Russell Pathe News and FOX Educational Captain Blood Braselton Lumber Company THE Stamford American Glenn Place Hotel Miss Evalina Lay Proprietress Overland Automobile CO Stamford, Texas N. A. Harper W. Moran ST Connell Oni Oes Tayman Reid West Moran W. Reid F. M. Locke Joseph Rady Stamford Mattress Factory Jim Crawford Standpipe Avoca Drug CO Avoca, Texas M.W.A Hall McHarg Avenue Layne-Yates L. L. Loop Consul DR. E. Tiedeman H. H. Hicks Guaranty Bank 8. B H. V. Woodson Public Accountant Income Tax Service Dodson Motor Company Tex.s Ericksdahl McConnell Berry Hill West McConnell Hambright
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