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Entered as second class matter Aug 1 1504 at the new temford Texas under Act March 3 1979 at 114 East Hamilton Street.
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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
2
Entered as second class matter Aug 1 1504 at the new temford Texas under Act March 3 1979 at 114 East Hamilton Street.
Weather update notes good soaking rain currently aiding ongoing building work and maintenance, with crews multiplying efforts to advance projects as conditions stay favorable.
A terse exchange raises questions about why Stamford is excluded from a regional agricultural discussion. Local officials weigh potential impacts on farming communities and resource access.
Citizens of Stamford and surrounding community continue to help mail order houses in other cities pay their taxes there. City tax collection delays persist as residents seek alternatives to direct local payments.
A civic commentary urges Stamford voters to elect a reactionary native mayor and council, arguing for a big Chamber of Commerce membership drive this month. The writer, a paying member, hopes the chamber announces a clear program before launching its campaign.
Early morning ad for Wright Cash Grocery promotes La France flour and White Face flour for superior biscuits. It highlights fresh groceries vegetables butter eggs and feeds plus a Swift’s Premium display on Saturday January 24 with delivery service and a friendly invitation to shop.
The text argues that a membership drive will fail without a definite program. It urges preparing a compelling plan to persuade the public and avoid an ineffective effort.
The text notes that various city organizations and individuals should express their views as they see fit while the Mayor and Council must act to achieve the largest possible outcome, though no option is available to them beyond that aim.
The St Luke's Episcopal Church auxiliary met with Mesdames John and Burt King as joint hostesses at Burt King's Oliver street home Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. R. Sledge led the devotional and presided over a business session of interest. Convocation in Amarillo January 17 13 inclusive was announced for Mrs. C T Seaman and Mrs J C Spicer. Hostesses served refreshments during social hour.
The January 17 to 19 convocation at Amarillo will consecrate Rev. E. C. Seaman, former rector of St. Luke's, as a North Texas Bishop. Rev. R. W. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spicer, and Mrs. T. Seaman will attend the entire sessions. other Stamford Episcopal Church members are urged to join as large meetings are expected.
The Central Christian church Junior Auxiliary held its first meeting after the holidays with Mrs. H. P. Austin on South Hobart street. Officers elected for the year include Mrs. J. B. Lee as President Mrs. Fred Ryan as Vice-president and Mrs. W. G. Bruce as 2nd Vice-president. The group plans to meet next Monday with Mrs. J. D. Card and invites all members to attend.
Mr and Mrs F E Morrow and children and Mrs W N Morrow their mother visiting Waco motored to Anson day Tuesday to visit a in law and her family there.
Miss Blanche Baldwin librarian of the Carnegie Library expresses gratitude to the City Council city manager Pierian Club Picture Shows Stamford American Stamford Leader and all donors and helpers who made the library better in 1924 and asks continued support for 1925.
Local notes report Dr and Mrs Fickels welcoming a baby, Rev and Mrs Alexander visiting Spur, improvements on Judge Hansen’s property, Beecher Moore sending sand to Albany culvert crew, and Lueders quarry exports totaling about 43 200 for wheat and 10 000 for cattle. School board approves two fire escapes for safety. Grandson of Mr and Mrs H J Gamar injured in a roadside auto accident.
Sunday morning and evening services drew a nice crowd for Brother Brown. J H Nance is listed as sick. Mrs Blanche Hodges and daughter visited in Tuxedo. Exam week caused many absences from school. Gey Douthit ships cows from Leeders and Arthur Fitzgerald bought a new milk cow. Parent Teachers Association met with refreshments from Domestic Science class. Interscholastic League work begins. Dramatic Club fundraiser Friday. Tom Putnam left for his ranch to manage acres of land. See Cauthen is acquiring land. exchange improves positions. F M Johnson pushes for more cars to ship buildings here. Several students out sick with colds or grippe.
Weather notes forecast rain for next week while the country reports widespread sickness mainly colds and flu. Mr T D Waton shows improvement after a long bedridden period since Christmas. his condition is described as better according to reports.
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