Chamber of Commerce Urges Aid for Visiting Traveling Men
Stamford Chamber of Commerce calls for local lodging providers and businessmen to cooperate in housing visiting traveling men and arranging Sunday or night mail pickup after the Stamford Inn closed. Secretary Allen Loftin seeks plans to maintain mail access and lodging, stressing civic benefits and goodwill from travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Allen Loftin
Stamford
Stamford Inn
Bryant-Link Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Bryant-Link and Baker-Campbell chains held their annual meeting with managers and stockholders from 16 West Texas stores in Stamford. They reported no profit figures but said the year was strong with rising business volume and hint at a big 1925 ahead. Attendees from many towns included J. F. Poole Dallas W. A. Baker Roy Baker S. W. Pitzerer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant-Link
Baker-Campbell
Stamford
West
Texas
Sorel
J. W. Kennedy
Aspermont
H. Campbell
J. H. Campbell
Yes Post
A.cAdoo
Snyder
D. E. Dunwody
Grover Durwody
Anson
Seymour
Catiaractery
Local shoe dealer Brown leads in six month sales
A Meyers Co salesman says Brown’s Racket Store is top seller among Weyenberg dealers in Texas for the past six months. He runs a small shop that is growing fast and about to outgrow its quarters. Brown also handles other shoe brands and will receive a premium from the company for pushing their shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Meyers, Co
Brown
Weyenberg
Texas
Cold checks plague Stamford businesses with forgery
Crooks and check artists flood Stamford businesses with worthless drafts. Officers struggle without identifying the giver or knowing the signer’s true name and address. A recent offender bought goods under various aliases, thwarting collection efforts and police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford Welcomes New Pastor Rev W C Moffett
Georgetown minister Rev W C Moffett accepted the call to lead First Baptist Stamford and will move with his wife about February first after preaching both services Sunday. A Baylor University graduate, he brings experience and was praised for his gospel presentation. Georgetown reluctantly loses him to Stamford’s gain.
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W. C. Moffett
Georgetown
First Baptist Church of
Stamford
Baylor Universi
Baptist University of
Katy Railroad Expands Lines at Stamford and Cisco
The Katy Railroad boosts capacity with a fourth line east of the freight depot and a 50 car track east of the passenger depot. Heavy business this year led to festival gains and a record day sending five 140 car trains to Galveston. Eighty five pound rail to be laid east of Cisco and on curves west of Cisco.
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Katy
Stamford
Galveston
Texas
White Wins Prize For 100 Percent Collections
Jesse A. White manager of the Stamford Texhoma Oil and Refining Co. station has won a prize for perfect collections. The head office in Wichita Falls sent notice while none of the others did, indicating White is a standout collector in a busy local operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. White
Stamford
Texhoma Oil & Refining Co
Wichita Falls
Jesse
The Hoggs Are Coming to Methodist Revival
Announcement of a Methodist revival beginning Sunday March 22 led by Rev. William Hogg and his Memphis team. He preaches in Waco and will visit Spencers Mississippi and Tampa Florida before Texas. Hogg, a World War II era chaplain and noted revivalist, is joined by Rev Doak who previously led strong sermons but small gains.
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Hoggs
William Hogg
Memphis
Tennessee
Waco
Spencers
Mississippi
Tampa
Florida
Hogg
South
Doaktor
St. John’s
Doak
Texas
Carnegie Library Board Banquet Sets New Officers and Additions
Last Thursday evening a banquet at the Hotel in South Ferguson marked the semi annual Carnegie Library Board meeting. Prof N B Holland acted as toastmaster as Mrs L D Cooper impressed guests with culinary artistry. New board members include Reese Pratt R L Haynie W E Whittington and others. officers named Rev J M Youree President N B Holland 1st VP Mrs Pryor 2nd VP Mrs J D Green Secretary Dr A D McReynolds Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Whittington
N. S. Holland
Reese Pratt
Porter A. Whaley
Will Swenson
C. W. Zug
J. D. Green
J. M. Carter
A. D. McReynolds
H. i. Pennington
A Father's Ten Commandments for a Modern Son
Roy E. Dickerson offers a father's Ten Commandments for parenting a son, urging love, guidance, balanced discipline, and trust while recognizing changing times and the son's growing independence. The piece blends faith language with practical counsel on time, priorities, and example.
Rotary Club launches vocational class for high school students
The Boys' Work Committee led by R. C. Thomas inaugurates a pathfinding vocational course at the high school with Rotary members from various business lines visiting Thursday chapel sessions. The aim is to guide students on preparation, training, and community service while exposing them to career options. Dr. Dallas Southard spoke as X Ray Specialist.
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R. C. Thomas
J. E. Montgomery
K. K. Francis
Rotarns
Rotary Club
Rotary
Rotarians
Dallas Southard
Legislature to Seek Funds for Stamford Park Improvements
The City of Stamford deeded 110 acres including College Lake to the State Park Board. The board will ask the Legislature for an appropriation to fund improvements for the next two years, aiming to develop a campground for Seaplote and a park beauty spot. Stamford also remains in the running for a Harmon Foundation playground, off South Orient Street near the Carnegie Library, with a favorable inspector’s report.
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City of
St Stamford
State Park Board
R. L. Haynie
Rotary Club
College Lake
Harmon Foundation
Stamford
South Orient Street
Carnegie Library
Foundation
North of 36 thrills of pioneer days on screen
Emerson Hough’s North of 36 is presented on screen by Irvin Willett for Paramount. It dramatizes the first south to north caravan to Kansas rails, facing Indians floods fire wild animals and other dangers sixty one years ago with no embellishment. Jack Holt and Ernest Torr is among the cast noted in the preview.
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Columbus
Atlantic
South
Texas
Kansas
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Emerson Hough
Irvin Willat
Paramount
Poeing
North of
Penn
Jack Holt
Ernest Tor i Wien
Met
Royal Neighbors Installs Officers at East McHarg Hall
Royal Neighbors of America Vio let Camp No. 6989 held an all day meeting Tuesday at the hall on East McHarg. Officers were installed for the coming year and 22 new members were initiated after a dinner.
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Royal Net
East McHarg
Royal Neighbors of America
Violet
Oracle
Ethel Jefferson
Laura Cowsert
Annie Bounds
Annie Thorp
Lilly Meador
Lalla Rogers
Marshall
Elizabeth Chapman
Jo Lee Wright
Manars
Ottie Jones
Anna Mae Rhea
Grace Faith
Nellie Greery
Modesty
Enance
Laura Cook
Courage
Vivian Brannon
Stella Williams
Inner Sentinel
Beloved Cleric to Preach at St. Estate Cate Church
The greatly beloved Rev. A. L. Lagy will preside and preach at both morning and evening services at St. Estate Cate Church, delivering sermons to the congregation on the day.
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Erie
St. Estate
A. L. Lagy
Presiding
Seventeenth District American Legion Convention Here April 12
The Seventeenth District American Legion convention is scheduled for Stamford on April 12 with about 500 delegates planned. Local organizers promise a large program and entertainment, including a big meal and band performances, as they prepare to host the district meeting.
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Seventeenth District Convention OF the American Legion
Legion
Jones County
Sweetwater
Stamford
Loecal
Dr. Horn
Texas Tech C
Hamlin
Staveford
Intermediate School Programs Boost Student Talent
Prof J H Davis leads at Crammar School with a structured plan. On Monday the Junior band led by Prof G C Collum performed for grades, showing rapid improvement in a few weeks. Dr E F Tiedeman then gave a story lecture to younger students, praising the program and promising broader instruction in health and peacekeeping topics.
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J. H. Davis
Crammar
G. C. Collum
Collum
Days
EF. Tiedeman
Stamford
Tiedeman
Stamford High Bull Dogs Rally In Close Abilene Rematch
Stamford High School Bull Dogs have a strong season with 15 wins in 17 games. They beat Simmons College 16 to 19 in Stamford but lost 21 to 30 at Abilene. A later double header at Abilene ended 28 to 21 in Stamford’s favor with key contributions from Rollins Gafford Gay and Jack Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Bull Dogs
Simmons College
T. L
Stamford
Abilene
Howdy
Rollins
Gafford
Gay
Wheeler
Ayne
Jack Duncan
McQuarry
Bounds
Ellis
Stamford Bull Dogs
Abilene Eagles
Ae Tae Tae
Letter from Stamford visitors recount Florida trip
Mrs. L. Bryan and party from Stamford write from Jacksonville on January 6 1926 describing a Florida journey starting January 17 to 22 with stops at Palatka Hastings Burnell and Orlando. They tour parks orange groves sea coastline and the Osceola steamer ride on the St Johns river and express enjoyment and good health.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Stamford
Thomas
Texas
Bryan
Florida
Mr. Bryan
Palatke
Hastings
Burnell
Datenia Beach
Delan
Sanford
Park
Orlando
Osceola
St. John's River
Ute
5. L. Bryan
Cherry Avenue
Mrs Koch Taken to Sanitarium for Appendicitis
Mr Paul Koch of Lueders was taken to Snyder Sanitarium in Glen Rose Texas last Thursday with appendicitis. His wife was admitted Sunday and is in serious condition. They were accompanied by daughter Minnie son Manuel and son in law Andrew Anderson.
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Stamford
Rufus Fuqua
West Oliver
Drayman
Lake Eck
Koch
Paul Koch
Lueders
Snyder Sanitarium
Glen Rose
Texas
Minnie
Manuel
Andrew Anderson
Aspermont Wildcat Showings Spark Oil Interest
Reports of oil in a wildcat well six miles north of Aspermont ignite local speculation. Investors discuss possible returns and exploration plans as crews prepare to shoot records and assess the prospect's potential.
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Aspermont
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Bryant-Link. Company
C. W. Moffett
Baptist Church
White
Land of the Living
Jehovah
Morever
Roy E. Dickerson
Stamford's Park
Brazelton Lumber Company
Stamford Hi Basket
Abilene Hi
L. W. Johnson
J. &. Principle
G. Knight
Mra, & L. Bryan
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