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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

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Drought Loan Committee Begins Work in Jones County

The road district allocates 15 960 dollars to Precinct 2 in road district No 10 for lateral road development. County Judge Miller notes funds, interest since 1920, and pro rata distribution across four precincts. Officials urge swift start, plan road locations, secure rights of way, and gather materials while stressing limited funds.

Commissioners Court Anson Funston Swan Chapel Bumpas Hill Hermony Otiw Miller County Commissioners’ Court Consolidated Road District No. 10 Commissioners’ Court State Highway Department Special Road Committee Consolidated Road District No 10 Jones County T County

Explorer Walter Hinton Leads Amazon Flight Tale

Walter Hinton recounts a dangerous early air expedition over the Amazon with aviator Captain A. W. Stevens. They planned a flying boat survey to map the Orinoco headwaters, using aerial photography and supply drops while facing hostile tribes and jungle hazards. The project, backed by the National Exchange Clubs, aims to spur U S airport development and aviation awareness.

Lient Walter Hinton Hrayil New York Rio de Janeiro Thetlantic United States National Exchange Clubs Hinton Stamford Pebrunes Arspiies Exchange Club He +i Incere Brasil Sunule Tir Alexander Hamilton Rice Amercan Eosphical Society Royal Geographical Society Rice Orinoco River Parima Amazon John Wilshusen Brazil John Curtiss Company Stevens A. W. Stevens Army Air Corps Army Pice Washington Captain Stevens MacKay U. S. Army Air Service Pachanwe Club

Applications for government loan forms received in Stamfort

The Stamfort office reports 1, applications for government drought loans were received Thursday from farmers in the territory. The process requires land descriptions, debt statements, asset inventories, and waivers of crop rights. Officials will begin filling out forms at the county committee offices and stress prompt, accurate submissions to secure loan terms.

Stamfort Thursiar Owen Mort Lawton

Stamford Announces Candidates for City Offices

City of Stamford election slate released this week with Mayor candidate J. K. Brady and City Council contenders Tom J. Boston for Place 2 George B. Pryor for Place 4 and C. F. Upshaw for Place 5.

City of Stamford J. K. Brady Tom J. Boston George BE. Pryor C.F. Upshaw

First Baptist Church Plans Rapid Build After Banquet

Rev. Sam Merrie announces construction plans for a new church building. At a Men's Bible Class banquet last Friday and Sunday meeting, members approved steps to begin the project and a series of biblical prodigy sermons will follow to strengthen family life and community.

Sam Merrie Morrie Kin KTAT J. Frank Norris Fort Worth First Baptist Church Hell David Giod Wa Baptian

Short course lectures offered at Stamford Cine Auditorium

An agricultural short course at Stamford Cine Auditorium on February 12 promises free admission and practical talks. Local committees and the International Harvester Company partner with educators and farmers to address farm and home problems with scientific and practical insights. Noted speakers include Grace Marian Smith, S S Mobley, and John M. Hannon, highlighting education use of knowledge and community development.

Cine Auditorum Stamford International Harvester Company Grace Marian Smith U.S. Department of Agriculture S&s

Legionnaires Will Visit St John’s Methodist Church

The Vernon J. Hart post of the American Legion accepted Dr W G Fletcher’s invitation for Legionnaires to attend a special service at St John’s Methodist Church on Sunday night February 15. The invitation was extended and accepted at the Legion's regular meeting Monday night. A special program is planned with details to be announced later.

Vernon J. Hart The American Legion W. G. Fletcher Legionnaires St John's Method the Legion

Stamford Chamber elects officers and names board members

At Wednesdays meeting of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors the new president is E. Ownley, district manager of West Texas Utilities. J. Vavonen is elected president, J. Pryor treasurer, and a board list includes BP Bunkley, RV Golbert, HP Leverpert, J. M. Peaneis, and others. A vacancy from Townsend’s resignation is noted. Wateun is secretary.

Gui Predibert Stanford Chamber of Commerce and Board of Cine Sonprinieonet Yant Voveninenel K. Merrow Treacwrer Sean Ae Reomatte BP Bunkley RV. Golbert F Commades HP Leverpert J. M. Peaneis C. B Gray HO OK Me Tonakt WG. Owsley J. Derik Eoorre B. Bryer T. A. Upshaw Chamber of Commerce Stamford Hee Lawrd Af Pver Twally Rotary Club

Delegates Attend State Meeting Of Col Cotton Co operative

About 101 delegates from Stamford area were elected to represent the current by the Stamford branch office of the Texas Cotton Cooperative. The meeting is set for Dallas Wednesday through Friday this week with delegates from Stamford and nearby towns listed, including Water from several communities and numerous named individuals.

Ori Stamford Tesat Cotton Dallas J Sowith CN Humphrey Edc Appling L. BO Adame McCull A Glaener WC Glasner C.F. Barrett Mise Low Ame Knox City Weinert Girard O'Helen Henjamin Munday Thorn Thorp Blackwell Acpermant Hamlin Moras Corer

Gospel Tore Carried to All Communities

A Wictionary conference led by Dr Gen B Slovec of the Bragsford DMetriet M E Episcopal Church gathered pastors laymen and district representatives at tembog to plan religious services for all areas. Dr Scleeman of Dallas and Dr W G Fletcher of Stamford attended among others.

B. Slovec Bragsford Methodist Epinopal Church Beoath Haakell Surmday Behouse Beworth Mwarner Distriot Attembog Athet

Store remodel planned after Stamford consolidation

D Haseen oversees two stores as he prepares to remodel the Stamford location and merge stock from Monday with the local inventory. He aims to streamline operations by consolidating the stock in the Stamford store.

D. Haseen Stamford Stor Stamford

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