17 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
1
Dr Fletcher continues the near East WWI reminiscences with a portrait of Tommy Atkins. The article notes Editor’s appreciation for the ongoing series and its wartime perspective through Dr Fletcher’s contributions.
An eyewitness describes the hardship and grumbling of British troops in the desert theater. The piece contrasts slow progress and unreliable supply routes with the stubborn, undefeated spirit of Tommy Atkins as he endures a mutinous, tense standoff and a risky mission toward Blighty.
Anson farmer Cecil Hunter is indicted for murder in the Stamford killing of Ralph Shirley, 27, who operated a filling station in Anson. Shirley was beaten with a single tree at the Fare home on North Webb Street and died at Stamford Sanitarium. Hunter, 35, was arrested after approaching officers seeking notification. The same grand jury also indicted J. Saffel for murder in the June Windham death and assault to murder Frank Windham.
A special grand jury was empaneled in the 104th district court to consider the June 13 fatal shooting of J. W. Windham near Anson and the murder charge against Jim Saffel. Judge W. R. Chapman also noted a second homicide, the killing of Ralph Shirley at Stamford, and instructed jurors to report on both cases. Foreman is R. E. McDonald of Stamford with members N. A. Matherson Anson I. C. Rutherford Tuxedo J. W. Grogan Hawley R. A. Bible Stamford A. L. Clyburn Hawley B. C. Gibson Hamlin Tate May Hamlin Bob Mashburn Merkel J. M. Sosebee Anson J. H. Fry Anson.
The Home Demonstration Club of Hasting met at the Hasting school house last Wednesday with nine members and two visitors. Rain interrupted the discussion on Our School and the next topic will be Posture and Care of the Feet. Members will answer roll call about their most satisfactory shoe and why. Miss Halsey will attend the next meeting Friday July 24 at three o'clock.
The article in the American urges residents to buy local to support farmers and merchants, stressing reciprocity, taxation, and how home stores sustain roads, schools, and utilities. It argues money spent out of town hurts the local economy and emphasizes the value of supporting Stamford's trade center.
The Snyder Chamber of Commerce reports cotton bagging as a possible substitute for jute to bale cotton. A full shift could lift U S cotton consumption by 250 000 bales yearly. West Texas oil and wheat prices fall while rain boosts trade as new highway to Haskell nears completion with expansion joints planned on hill tops.
A Texas farmer rises from a Grand Rapids bed as a Connecticut clock sounds. He secures his Detroit suitcase and prepares to depart, setting the pace for a cross regional scene. The fragment hints at a story linking multiple city names and products.
The home of Dr. S. Callicoatte on East Elizabeth Street was totally destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock Tuesday night. None of the contents were saved. Insurance covered the house and furniture. Dr. Callicoatte was in town at the time. his family was away.
The Rev Sam Morris hosts De J Frank Norris, famed Sunday School leader from Fort Worth, at the First Baptist in Stamford. Norris is billed as the greatest Bible expositor and fearless pulpit leader and will speak at Lueders Saturday night and in Stamford Sunday morning and afternoon, with stops in Hamlin later Sunday.
Mrs Stella Floyd will direct a three day cooking school in Stamford on July 21 22 and 24 at the Swenson building The event includes demonstrations and recipes plus lessons on electric efficiency and time saving cooking methods The program expects local merchants to assist and predicts high turnout after last year’s success Also featured is Mra Stella Floyd and Home Economics expert Mo Armstrong with plans to serve hundreds of home managers and Stamford housewives
Young people from St. John's Methodist church hold a Summer Assembly on a wooded lot east of the parsonage on East McHarg Avenue. The program runs three evenings weekly with songs, hymnology, and Bible study led by Rev W G Pletcher and Mrs Fletcher, plus a look at Philemon. Punch, cake, and games follow as the grounds are lit by West Texas Utilities.
A car theft ring stealing three 1980 Ford cars in West Texas towns and selling them in Stamford led to the arrest of Johnny Moore in Pecos at the request of Chief Flournoy. The other two recovered cars were bought by local residents, with serial numbers altered but traceable. More arrests are expected as investigators pursue the ring.
Crystal L. Alexander popular Stamford High student and former football player died Sunday after a diving accident at Riversite Park near Stamford. He fractured his fourth vertebra, had previous neck injury, and was treated in Lueders and Stamford Sanatorium before burial at Highland Cemetery.
Rotary Club program at Tuesday noon include F. B. Morrow on Texas banking history Tom Heston on business and social relations and A J Swenson on tariff impacts saying tariffs offer little protection to local products and do not benefit the nation Upshaw reinstated as a loans member.
Mrs Griffin High will attend the state Florist Convention this week in D and plans to participate in the program by demonstrating how to make a bride's bouquet.
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