Fe Penick retirement and Eden reflections in Mesopotamia
Dr W G Fletcher recalls a World War I stay in Mesopotamia describing Eden in the Garden of Eden as Kurnah. He portrays harsh conditions, malaria and snakes, Arab manners, and a vivid scene of a Tree of Knowledge damaged by shrapnel while Turks are driven from trenches.
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W. G. Fletcher
St. John'’s Methodist Church
Mesopotamia
Kurnah
Garden of Eden
Eve
Adam
Garces N of
Hick
Eden
Lond
Tam
Ezra
Artaxerxes
Persia
Palestine
Mount Morand
Jerusalem
LIEUT WALTER HINTON TO VISIT STAMFORD AVIATION DAY
Lieutenant Walter Hinton famed NC 4 trans Atlantic flyer will visit Stamford February 9 for an aviation day hosted by the Stamford Exchange Club. He will speak at a noon luncheon and address schools in the afternoon, with a public meeting at night. The program covers airport construction and aviation projects with no admission charge.
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Walter Hinton
Stamford
Stamford Inn
Exchange Club
Rotary Club
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Hinton
Atlantic
Lieutenant Hinton
Plymouth
England
Hoover
Amazon River
New York
Rio de Janeiro
International Fuchance Club
That Organiza’ Wen
Stamford Exchange Club
National Exchange Clubs
Ancient English Water Clock Draws Attention in Window Display
A replica English clepsydra built by RB Hopwood in 1682 on show at Dobyns the Jeweler attracts interest. The 24 hour dial operates with water level, a brass cylinder, and a float chain. The clock bears maker inscriptions and a quotation, Tyme passeth swift awaye. The property of Hamilton Sangamo Corporation, exhibited beside a modern electric timepiece.
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Dobyns
RB. Hopwood
Hamilton-Sangamo Corporation
Paderewski to Perform at Simmons University Abilene
Ignace Jar Paderewski, famed pianist, will appear at Simmons University auditorium in Abilene on February 16. It is his only West Texas engagement on the current tour, and possibly his last trip across the continent. Critics in New York Boston and Chicago praise his return to power and depth. Tickets are in demand from West Texas music patrons.
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Abilene
Ignace Jar Paderewski
Simmons University
Simmons
West Texas
America
Paderewski
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cnn
G. B. Sandefer
President Hoover Wins Round in Senate Power Clash
In Washington the Senate pressed to recall three Federal Power Commission nominees, but President Hoover refused. The episode underscored three-branch balance and ended with swift Senate confirmation of the Tariff Commission appointees, drawing praise for Hoover’s stand.
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Washington
Senate
Mohammed
Hoover
Power Commission
Capitol
White House
Reget
Federal Power Commission
Tariff Commission
Mr. Hoover
City Basketball League Schedule Opens with Four Teams
Stamford fans will witness a four team city basketball league opener on January 22 at the high school gym. T. R. Tinsley leads the Baptist entry with rivals from Methodist, Business Men and Wholesalers. schedule spans January to February with games nightly starting about 7 pm and proceeds to the High School Athletic Fund.
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Stamford
Eneet
T. R. Tinsley
Baytets
Davie Middleton
Metholiet Aggregation
Sam Pearson
Business Men
Slate Martin
Baptists Ve. Methodiats
Baptists Ve
Methodiets
Bulldogs
Hamlin
Va Methodists
Anson Baptists
Baptista Ve. Methodiots
Thureday
Methodists
Methodists Ve Business Mer Baptivte Ve. Wholveentere Mondas
Methisciote
Luciness
Dies Suddenly at His Home Here M Hale
Anne Hale, 61, longtime Stamford resident, died suddenly at 305 South Haskell Street from a heart attack. Funeral Thursday 2:30 p.m. at home conducted by Rev. Sam Morris, burial Highland Cemetery. survived by wife Florence and multiple children and siblings. nephew T Hale of Stamford noted. Also notes a local telephone line change sold to W D Owens and Hob Grozier.
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M. Anne
Stamford
Harkell Street
Mr. Hale
HM Health
South Haskell Street
Sam Morris
Pirot
Florence Underwood Hale
Clifford Underwood
Feagraves
Clyde Underwood
Elyra
Jarmes
Evan Hale
Wichita Palle
Alice McCullum
Kansas City
Ethel Geiger
Bilox
Mississipp
Myre
Lille Hicks
Joe Angeles
California
Chariie Hale
Two Day Rural Affairs Meetings Set for Stamford
A community affair sponsored by business groups will hold a two day program in Stamford on February 12 and 24 focusing on agriculture horticulture gardening and home improvement. Organizers led by Warren R Tayman elected executive chairman plan seven communities with chairmen and future members. International Harvester Company will send three speakers including HW Mobley Grace Marian Smith and John M Hannon. The event aims to educate farmers and housewives with lectures demonstrations films and activities for all ages in Stamford City Auditorium afternoon and evening sessions.
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Stamford Thoraar
Preidar
Stamford Besi
International Harvester Company
Ar Organitatir
Allerhoen
Channer
Foo. Walfe
Harvester Company
Lain Rosenwadser
Warren BR. Tayman
Jo. Watson
de Elf Bunkley
Ges
Grace Marian Smith
Mobley
Miss Smith
Stamford
Hermiadde
Rotary Club Salutes Forgotten Heroes And Local Charity
The Rotary Club observed four early American birthdays January 17 to 21 with tributes to Benjamin Franklin Daniel Webster Stonewall Jackson and Robert E Lee. Speakers included Ray Hector Clehorne Huston and J C Wateen. plans for charity projects and a Will Rogers benefit program at Albene were announced.
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Wiewe
Rotary Club
Meni
Franklin
A. T Roger
Jackson
Ray Rector
Lee
Webster
K.P. Bunkley
Rotary Clu
Kanaar City
J.C. Wateen
Will Rogers
Aliibene
Teemlay
Boteey Club
Eders Teams Win Two Games From Berryhill
Hoth tegs and girls racketball teams from Lueders defeat Berryhill on Tuesday afternoon. The boys won 25 to 16 with Petty and Murray starring. Lueders girls exhibit teamwork as Cooley center, Barmen and Vette forwards, and guards Terry Farmer and Herper anchor a strong defense in an 8 to 2 victory. Berryhill fields two strong squads. Lueders looks to a rematch. January 27 note reports Cavey Wilson’s theater visit in women’s attire.
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Hoth Tegs
Lueders
Wots
Victotiee Oler
Berryhill Anes
Deniary
Seers
Petty
Murry
Hoth
Cooley Staters
Barmen
Vette Ae
Terry
Farmer
Herper
Swenson
Berryhill
Fire destroys W I Lackey home on Hartline street
The home of WM Lackey at 204 Hartline street Copether was destroyed by fire discovered about 11 50 a m Sunday. The family had left the house about an hour earlier and Pine Marshal Merker reported the blaze seemed to originate from gases. Lackey carried about 700 in insurance on the house and 900 on the furniture, a total loss not fully covered by insurance.
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WM. Lackey
Hartline Street
Merker
Marte
Gasesphesien MeLachey
Amd
JOR Billington Introduces Store Move
A garbled notice reports Billington planning to relocate and expand a store through the Pier Rabhee Company, with further notes on service, tires, and equipment lines. The fragment references Rast Hawilten cnet and Me. Halling 210 with unclear details about timing and responsibilities.
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AOR
Stamford Store Changes Reveal New Management
The Pioneer- Starr firm reorganizes its Stamford operation with new in charge retail leaders. Lamb and Haynie move to oversee Stamford and regional stores including Sweetwater and Wichita Falls. Credit department and store modernization proceed, with brightened displays and a new rear-haylo expansion planned.
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Cobenel Purnak
Liliane Lote
Snootwater
Stamford
Lam
Wichita
Palle
Stork
Ea @ Haehes
Billingsley
Lamb
Will
Sayne
Sweetwater
BOL
Haynie
Bor
Leating Motmen
Stamfern
Jack Hoehamdls
Vietne Petroleum Company
Tte Warwnrer
Sinclair Company
Ager
Otorme
Haushanls
Penick Hughes Company
N.C. Hilhuen
Wichita Falls
Stanford m
Celine
Testa
Ryan
Rotary Club Committee List Shows Multiple Changes
Rotary Club leadership updates reveal several changes to committee chairs and assignments. The list names president elect and a roster of standing committees including student loan and work committees with numerous members and affiliates.
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Hances
Rotary Club
Ltte
Rotary Tito
Bo Huwhlew
Bine
Evans
L. Widden
Ates
Harley J
Wateon
CVC
Dedeonm
CUE
Roy A Pg A. Bibl
Jon
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Paderewskie
City Basketball League
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M. Hate
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Hob Grozier
Mr. Owens
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