National Guard Company Leaves for Fifteen Day Encampment
Co. K 142 Infantry Texas National Guard departs for a two week encampment in Mabry Austin. The group entrained Wed night with full army pay, lodging and clothing provided. Capt. Emmet W. Hardwick and several noncommissioned officers lead the travelers with a roster of privates and corporals listed.
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National Guard
Texass National Guard
Katy
Es Mabry A
Austin
F.C Herdin
American Printing Office
Laetar
Internal Revenue Department
Harded
V. Hardwick
West Texas chamber banquet honors R Q Lee
R Q Lee president of West Texas Chamber of Commerce will be guest of Stamford Chamber of Commerce Monday at the Presbyterian church banquet. He will tour West Texas giving inspiring addresses on the organization’s aims. A $1 ticket supports church ladies serving a meal. tickets from Secretary J A Loftin.
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R. Q. Lee
West Texas
UFC
Lea
Tom Ric
Commerce
Lee
Steik Aa
Soo
Vane
J A. Loftin
Moore Family Attends Western Assembly Encampment
Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Moore with children Martha Alice Allen and Miss Maxine Alexander left for Fayetteville Arkansas to attend the Western Assembly encampment of the Methodist Church at Mt Sequoyah for two weeks. He helped locate the grounds and now serves as a trustee making the Assembly highly significant to him and the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Moore
Martha Alice and
Allen
Maxine Alexander
Moore Dodge
Fayetteville
Ark
Western Assembly
M. E. Church
South
Mt. Sequoyah
If I Marry Again heads Alcove Theatre bill
Film star Anna Q Nilsson notes the remark about neglected wives does not apply to her, while the cast of If I Marry Again features Doris Kenyon Lloyd Hughes Frank Mayo Hobart Bosworth Myrtle Stedman and Baby Dorothy Brock. The program runs Monday and Tuesday at the Alcove Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Q. Nilsson
Gunnerson
Doris Kenyor
Lloyd Hughes
Frank Mayo
Hobart Bosworth
Myrtle Stedman
Dorothy Brock
Alcove Theatre
Macon Park a Popular Picnic Ground in California Creek Valley
Macon Park draws crowds as warm days rise with shaded groves and a winding creek. Mr. Macon, who owns the farm home facing the park, keeps a well lighted electrically powered estate and welcomes Stamford businesses to place seats or signs in the park. He has provided several tables for lunches but needs more seating for visitors.
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Macon Park
California Creek
Mr. Macon
California Valley
Macon
Stamford
Seventeenth District Convention to Meet in Abilene
The Seventeenth District convention of the American Legion is set for Abilene on Sunday July 11 with leaders planning to mobilize Saturday night. Abilene aims to surpass the Jones County gathering in Stamford on April 1 led by Hon. A. Owsley. The Jones County Auxiliary unit and families endorse a large turnout for the greatest district meeting yet and transportation help is available through Connell. Remember Uncle Sam still needs you.
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Wwe
Abilene
Sanford
Mies
Jones County
Stamford
A. Owsley
Jones County Unit Auxiliary
Connell
Sam
Hedberg Special to Enter Abilene Auto Races
Norman York of Hedberg Garage tuned the Hedberg Special Chrysler Racer for Abilene July 4 races. York may not drive, seeking Jim Reeder or Dick Calhoun to race while York acts as mechanician. The car, number 40, won second at Brownwood last month and is expected to contend for money. it will be Stamford's lone entry.
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Norman York
Hedberg Garage
Abilene
Jim Reeder
Dick Calhoun
York
Stamford
Lueders Carnival and Park Spotlight Shines
Lueders four day carnival and picnic drew modest Stamford attendance but impressed locals. The Lueders Chamber of Commerce pushes improvements using carnival proceeds to beautify the park, a standout local asset. The park draws weekly visitors and is praised as a regional treasure suitable for wider promotion.
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Stamford
Lueders Chamber of Commerce
Lueders' Park
Colorado
California
Judge Walter Pope to Address 8 8 Class
The Young Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School announces Judge Walter Pope of Anson will speak before the class next Sunday, July 5. Pope is described as a serious Bible student and is expected to deliver a strong message. Members are urged to attend promptly and bring new attendees.
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Young Men's Bible Class
Methodist Sunday School
Walter Pope
Anson
Sppech
Judge Pope
Baptist Revival Ends with Successful Campaign
Revival meeting directed by Rev. Sims and singer C. Cawker concluded Friday night with large attendance and a satisfactory financial offering to cover evangelist and singer. About 40 were converted and baptized at the church Sunday night.
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Sims
Singer
C. Cawker
Will Hogg Revival Opens in Haskell
Campaign manager 4 7E Williams announces the Hogg Williams revival launch in Haskell. Jeff Wall and wife will perform. Wall acclaimed as a top singer and choir leader. Organizers urge large turnout from Stamford and Haskell communities Sunday night.
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Will Hogg
Haskell
Wiliams
Hogg-Williams
Vany Oli Stic
Ration
Stamford
Jeff Wall
Jeff
Booth Memorial Fund Grows For Locketts Mission Return
Pledges and cash pour into the Booth Memorial Fund at First Baptist Church to aid Dr. and Mrs. B L Lockett’s return to West Africa. The fund honors Mrs. J M Booth, Simmons University field secretary who died in a Dallas area auto crash. The Locketts, with ten years in West Africa, plan to sail early January after teaching and family losses, with Dr. Lockett training at Baylor Hospital in Dallas prior to deployment to Oghomoxo.
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Booth
First Baptist Church
B. L. Lockett
Africa
J. Manteen Booth
Simmons University
Dallas
Lockett
West Africa
United States
Baylor Hospital
Oghomoxo
Rae
Abion Eperice
Ie Ene
Booth Wag Vera
Re Baptist
W. M. A. Work
Leth
Community Fair Planned by Stamford Chamber and Agent
The Chamber of Commerce and County Agent Tanner announce a Community Fair in Stamford set ahead of the West Texas Fair in Abilene. The event aims to combine entertainment, sports, and farm exhibits including poultry and pigs to create a lasting annual gathering. Organizers hope Stamford businesses back the plan and will soon announce the date and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tanner
Stama
West Texas
Abilene
Haskell
Haakell
Buiness Houses
Stamford
Shih
Rev W O Moffett Granted Two Month Vacation
Reverend W O Moffett and W C Moffett depart for Washington D C and other places as the First Baptist Church grants him a two month vacation due to poor health and a severe flu attack last winter since arriving in Stajafors from Georgetown. It is hoped rest and changes will improve his condition and provide nourishment.
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W.O. Moffett
W. C. Moffett
Washington D. C
First Baptist Church
Stajafors
Georgetown
Filling Station Changes Hands at Central Square Site
The Central Service Station at the southeast square corner changes hands. J D and Pivas Card lease to Pennant Service Station operated by J L Rucker and sons with Rucker remaining Route B carrier and sons on duty. J L Mason, manager of Pierce company, led five year lease takeover. New station praised as convenient and likely to draw trade.
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J.D. and
Pivas Card
Ferce Petroleum Corporation
Pennant
J. L. Rucker and Sons
Mr. Ruker
F. D
J. L. Mason
Pierce Company
Acre
Window Card Order Aids West Texas Chamber Campaign
The American job printing department produced 5,000 11x14 inch window cards for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce last week using about 500 pounds of 6-ply cardboard. The cards promote moving picture showings and farm lectures by Col. C C French and B M Whitaker. Printing all cards locally saved campaign costs.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Col
C. C. French
Fort Worth Stockyards Co
B. M Whitaker
West Texas Chamber
Lighton family residents at Mrs Lackey’s in South Anson
L R Lighton and daughter Miss Mildred reside with Mrs L Lackey on South Anson street. Mildred recently returned from a vacation at University of New Mexico where she excelled as a member of Alpha Chi sorority and will go back to Albuquerque for another term.
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L. R. Lighton
Mildred
Poultry Business urged by Prof Kazmeier in Stamford
Prof Kazmeier urged Stemford residents to enter the poultry industry noting local growth and a new sanitarium nurses home project. He spoke to farmers and businessmen at the city hall about costs, potential profits, and building a thriving chicken operation in the area.
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F. Walter
Pt. Worth i Bryan
Rotary Club
Rene
Eastland
Braily
Mwn
Fortine
Brady
Kazmeier
Hheeelf
Kasmeier
Poultry Association
Stamford
Dobyns Family Buys New Dodge Tourin Car
RK H Dobyns and family own a new Dodge Tourin Car purchased from Dodson Motor Company. They drove their previous Dodge for eight years and found it reliable, with good service and comfort. Many Dodge owners have stayed with the brand over the years.
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RK. H. Dobyns
Dodson Motor Company
Dodge
White Kitchen cafe to open on East Hamilton by Ed Wakefield
Ed Wakefield former White Rose owner plans a July opening for White Kitchen in Davenport and Upshaw bricks on East Hamilton. The new cafe will have six tables and a 40 foot lunch counter with Ed cooking himself, aiming to draw patrons with good meals and his proven restaurant experience.
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Ed Wakefield
White Rose
East Hamilton
Davenport
Upshaw
A Good Citizen Honored In New Light Community
On Sunday June 21 Mr August Buttner of New Light reached his 78th mile in life’s career. Family and old friends gathered at his home to celebrate with a bounteous dinner and joyful fellowship. Attendees included Fritz Buttner and family, Mrs Jacob Fischer of Williamson County, L Thane and son Albert of Howard, W M Schonerstadt and children Ida and Fritz, and Carl Fischer with family from McConnell.
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August Buttner
New Light
Buttner
Fritz Buttner
Jacob Fischer
Williamson County
L. Thane
Albert
Howard
W. M. Schonerstadt
Ida
Fritz
Stamford
Carl Fischer
McConnell
Mrs Carl Fischer and family visit local office
Mrs. Carl Fischer and her children from the McConnell exmunity visited the American office on Friday. The family, resident for 14 years, is described as one of the paper’s best and most appreciated readers.
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Carl Fischer
McConnell
Central Christian Church Sunday Services and Activities
Sunday School at 9 45 subjects include Re running of Foreign Missiona led by G H Zachary superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 00. Junior Endeavor at 2 00. Evening service 7 30 with Worship and Night Review at Presbyterian and Church location.
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Foreign Missiona
G. H. Zachary
Clear Park
Presbyterian & Church
Rview
Saint Luke's Protestant Episcopal Services and Schedule
The pastor has visited the field and will resume services on the second and fourth Sundays in Stamford. A lay reader Mr Charles Sledge leads Sunday School at ten. He will be in Albany on Sunday July 5 and services Sunday July 7 at eleven o'clock.
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Charles Sledge
Stamford
Albany
Fine rains bring relief to surrounding localities
Rain fell across several areas easing drought. Reports say 16 inches of moisture Thursday morning and showers from Lueders to Bunker Hill with rains north and south of Stamford. Corn and maize will benefit though cotton needs less rain. crops described as clean and ready for rain.
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Stamford
Howeere
Town
Lueders
Thia
Upper Plains
Bunker Hill
District 4 Prayer Meeting Notice
The meeting will be held next Wednesday at 9 50 a.m. at Mrs. F Howard's home. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
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F. Howard
New Howe Folk Seen on Stamford Streets Saturday
Among the New Howe visitors in Stamford were Mr and Mrs F B Reid and family N Ellis and family Mr and Mrs R J Bushel and family Mrs W T Hillierd and children Jim and Doris C Cox and family Misa Clee Stanfield of Abilene and Mr and Mrs Bain Mr P Reid and family visiting W W Reid and J W Reid homes in the city during their stay.
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Howe
Stamford
F. B. Reid
N. Ellis
R. J. Bushel
W. T. Hillierd
Jim
Doris
C. Cox
Misa Clee Stanfield
Abilene
He Bain
Mm . P Reid
W. W. Reid
J. W. Reid
City
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A. Kilpatrick
Ricks
M. Dyer
D. Pendley
A. L. Byers
Henry Donalson
I. L. Holden
J. H. Kilpatrick
B. A. Miller
Emil Slovacek
R. E. Bean
C. N. Damron
W. L. Dulaney
L. H. Harlan
H. A. . Lucy
C. G. Pendley
R. R. Powell
C. G. Reeves
J. B. Sosebee
J. G. Swint
J. J
Legion Convfention
Baptist Revival Fnds
Neper Dr
Stemford
Suiup
Stabs Bial Sanitarium
Ty Horn
Fenitarium
Ofnes
Dre
Bunkley
Southard
Hadson
Stamford State Bank
New Jackson Grocery
E. Jackson
Kkreceryman On & Ferguson
W. J. Harris
Mr. Jackson
Ferguson
B.D. Jones
City Auditorium
Deedee
Central Christian Church
Saint Luke's
Percy Jones
District 4 Prayer Meeting
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