Vast Lueders Baptist Encampment Ends With Record Attendance
The Lueders Baptist Encampment concluded a ten day program drawing an estimated fifteen thousand visitors to the grounds plus 4 000 registered for Sunday School. Dr Geo W Truett led daily sermons and praised the event as a major success with plans to expand facilities and land by fifteen acres funded by over 6 000 dollars pledged during Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueders Baptist
Texas
Great Southern Baptist Church
Geo. W. Truett
First Baptist Church
Dallas
Mammouth
Boy Scouts
West Texas Baptist Sanitarium of
Abilene
Truett
Heavenly Father
Clear Fork
John the Baptist
Jordan
C. M. Caldwell
Breckenridge
Col. R. W. Penick
Mier Lilias Penick
School Bonds Sold and Work to Begin Monday
The School Board contracted with J Dyer to start modernization on Bomar Heights and Central Ward school buildings next Monday. Bonds approved June 1 were sold at par with accrued interest and a $500 premium. Heating bids for the old high school due August 6. San Antonio Iron Company to install fire escapes for ward buildings. Prof Holland says Stamford schools will be modern and ready for fall opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dyer
Bomar Heights
Central Ward
San Antonio Iron Company
Fire Esca
Holland
Stamford
Dallas air engine model by Dr W L Martin to revolutionize power
Dr W L Martin of the Martin Leavitt sewing firm is in Dallas building a model air engine he patented last spring. Researchers there have worked months on a device claimed to use alternate vacuums to generate automatic power. It is touted as a true power engine that can run itself and haul a load, not a perpetual motion machine. If it proves workable, Martin plans to return to Stamford to demonstrate and arrange mass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L.rtin
Martin Leavitt Sews Firm
Dallas
Martin
Stamford
Three Men Head For Rio Grande Valley Camping Trip
C L Rogers, C E Binkley and Dr N H Bickley left early Saturday by auto for a trip to the Rio Grande Valley. They will visit Dr Bickley s Fruit farm among other activities and are camping for a real outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Rogers
C. E. Binkley
Dr. N. H. Bickley
Auto
Rio Grande Valley
Dr. Bickley
Rotary guest Homer Wade visits Stamford city
Homer D Wade longtime Stamford leader and former Rotary president spent Tuesday in Stamford as lunch guest of the Rotary Club. He is now assistant manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce in Fort Worth and known for his work for West Texas and his many Stamford friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer D. Wade
Stamford
Rotary Club
Rotary
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
West Texas
Little Dewane Elliott Hurt By Lawn Mower Accident
Four year old Dewane Elliott, son of Mr and Mrs M F Elliott, severely cut his hand Monday while trying to operate his father's new lawn mower. He was taken to Saritetvum and received several stitches, but is recovering well.
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Dewane Elliott
New Grocery Store for Stamford Leases New Brick Building
Vv M Brown of Lamesa brother of J T W Brown owner of Brown's Cash Grocery plans a general grocery and recovery business next to Stamford Motor Company in a new brick building. They aim to open by August 1 and are noted as respected local business men in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
E. Wakefield
Hamilton Street
Santa Fe and Burlington Wage Bitter Fight at Plainview Hearing
At a Plainview Interstate Commerce Commission hearing, Santa Fe and Burlington jue for dominance on the Plains. Burlington seeks to extend Spur line to Plainview and Stamford while Santa Fe resists. T. P. & G. and Quanah, Acme and Pacific also seek Plains access amid wide West Texas attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Burlington
Plainview
Pacific
Plains
West Texas
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Dallas
Stamford
Port Worth
National Guard Unit Returns Home From Camp Mabry
The Texas National Guard company arrived home Saturday after a fifteen day camp and drill at Camp Mabry Austin. They report better conditions than last year in Galveston, enjoying regular army quarters and cooler weather. Most saw the State Capitol and Governor Ma for the first time. the trip is described as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas National Guard
Katy
Camp Mabry
Austin
Galveston
Gulf
State Capitol
Breakfast康 St John’s auxiliary hosts Hogg party at church
The Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary of St John’s Methodist Church served a breakfast Saturday at 8 30 for the Hogg Evangelistic Party from Haskell. Leaders and guests attended a program with piano numbers and talks on consecration and revival themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionay
St. John’s Methodist Church
Hogg Evangelistic Party
Haskell
J. B. Dodson
Jeff Wall
Will Hoge
Liv
Mrs Risley Dies After Saturday Morning Illness
Mrs Fred Risley died last Saturday morning at the family home in Loeders. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with interment in the family burial ground near Loeders. The Risley family are longtime locals and mourners extend condolences to the husband and children. Wareow Furniture Company undertook the funeral arrangements on behalf of the family. The community expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Vic
A Fine Buffalo Head On Display At The First National Bank
The First National Bank received a buffalo head mounted for its lobby from a Colorado Springs taxidermist. The buffalo, killed on the RE. V. Colbert ranches last December, sold meat in Stamford, and the bank already显示 mounts several species. Mr. Colbert plans another buffalo from his herd this winter to be mounted for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Colorado Springs
RE. V. Colbert
Stamford
Lawson
Stamford Bonds Attract Houston Bidder In City Visit
Mr. Jeff Chapman representing Blanton Banking Company Bond Dealers of Houston visited Stamford bidding on the School bonds. He spoke of the city and said the firm had considered Stamford’s bonds before. Chapman's bid and several mailed offers were under consideration during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Chapman
Blanton Banking Company
Houston
Texas
Stamford
Chapman
Rotarians to inaugurate Sweetwater Rotary Club at dinner
Twenty five Rotarians and their Rotary Anns will travel to Sweetwater for a banquet tonight as the new Rotary Club there is instituted and its charter delivered. District Governor Walter Kline of Wichita Falls will speak, and a festive program is planned to inaugurate the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotariana
Rotary Anne
Sweetwater
Rotary Club
Walter Kline
Wichita Falls
Carson graduates from Baylor Law and joins Julian Higher’s firm
Robert C. Carson, son of Mrs. B K Carson of this city, graduated June 10th with honors from Baylor University Law Department in Waco. He has accepted a position in the law offices of Hon. Julian Higher in Ft. Worth and will begin practice immediately, delaying a vacation visit home. The family and many friends extend congratulations. Carson previously attended Pt Worth High School and has seldom been in Stamford except on visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Carson
B. K. Carson
Baylor University
Waco
Julian Higher
Ft. Worth
Pt. Worth High School
Stamford
Local Couple Returns After Work in Dallas
Supt. N S Holland and his wife returned from Dallas where Mr Ho land worked at Southern Methodist University during the school adjournment. The couple are active in the community and glad to be back among us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S. Holland
Dallas
Holand
Southern Methodist University
Aga‘n
Stamford Fights Loss of Highway Route and Welcomes Growth
Stamford protests a highway realignment favoring Hamlin, insisting Highway 18 stay designated Plains cut-off to protect local business access. Meanwhile new buildings rise downtown with the Spanish Mission hotel, Vaughn Bakery, Wakefield cafe, and several shops moving into Astin and Hamilton Street spaces, signaling renewed commerce.
Conant Opens The Place Barber Shop On East Side
A M Conant formerly of the Basement Barber Shop moves to a new location on the east side of the square. He boasts modern equipment and a handsome new building and invites friends to invest in the new venture named The Place Barber Shop.
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A. M. Conant
Olson & Olson Mercantile Company Ad
Advertisement for Olson and Olson Mercantile Company of Frickedahl highlighting A B Olson and O C Olson as managers with a fresh full stock and advertised values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson & Olson Mercantile Company
Frickedahl
Tasue
A. B
0. C
Stamford Welcomes Mr Curtie Amid Good Citizenship Honors
T Curties Mer Bryant Link Mr 8 T Curtin of Post City among the city's good citizenship additions. replacing J H Payne due to ill health and operations. Curtie, brother in law of G Carothers, joins Stamford with a strong personal and business record and family, welcomed into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Curties
Mer. Bryant
T. Curtin
Post City
Og Bresmn
Compan
Stamford
J H. Payne
Mr. Curtie
G. (. Carothers
Married Couple United in Lagerton Ceremony
Mary Bubela of Old Glory and Jerome Ryza of Ganado Texas wed at Lutheran Church Lagerton with Rev A C Koeppe officiating. After ceremonies guests joined a breakfast at the Pride home and an evening gathering. The couple will reside in Ganado Texas.
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Fin
Lagerton
Mary Bubela
Old Glory
J. E. Bubela
Jerome Ryza
Ganade
Texas
A. C. Koeppe
Pride
Ganado
Reid Moore Wed In Quiet Ancon Ceremony
On Saturday afternoon July 18 Elsie Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs A N Reid of Plainview and George Moore son of Meard Man E B Moore of Sunnyside were quietly married in Ancon. The bride has taught in Plainview and the groom is a prosperous young farmer. The community extends congratulations and best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Elsie Reid
George Moore
Ancon
A. N. Reid
Plainview
Tia
Plainview Waoile
Meard
EB. J. Moore
Sunnyside
Fine Rocky Ford Canteloupes From Spring Creek Farm
Mr and Mrs Frank Kutach Jr of Spring Creek visited the office Tuesday and left canteloupes of the Rocky Ford variety noted for their fine flavor. They were grown on Mr Kutachs farm and are thanked for the treat.
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Frank Kutach Jr
Spring Creek
Circle 2 Meeting at First Baptist Church
The W M Circle 2 of the First Baptist Church meets next Monday at 4 p m. The 15th Chapter of Matthew will be studied with Mrs. W C Cannon leading. Visitors welcome as meetings are beneficial and of great interest.
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First Baptist Church
Matthew
W. C. Cannon
Hoff family visits Stamford from Corinth
Mr and Mrs W O Hoff and daughters Milesee Wettie and Mira, of Corinth, were in Stamford Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Hoff
Milesee Wettie and
Mira
Corinth
Stamford
Local Visitors From Anson Bring News Of Family
Mrs. and Mrs. Wm Adams hosted recent visitors Miss Lula Mae Williams Mrs. R Oominger and Mrs Ger Trots Ovinger sisters from Anson, along with Mr. and Mrs. Dal Jan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Wm. Adama
Lula Mae Williams
Mra. R. Oominger
Anson
Mins Gertrots Ovinger
Miews Ff
Dal- Jan
Pannell Family Visits Local Office After Southeast Trip
Mr and Mrs RR L Pannell and family from Southeast mingled business and pleasure here Saturday and called at our office. They were joined by visitors Mr and Mrs TA Town of Robertson County. The two ladies are sisters.
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RR. L. Pannell
T A
Robertson County
Wedd Family Visits Head Family in Dallas
Mr J G Wedd and daughters Mircel Vera Mae and Pugenia return from a visit with Mrs Todd s brother John Head and family and her son Cecil in Dallas They were accompanied by Mr Clarence Head from Rule another brother of Mr Todd who also joined the visit.
Brigham Visit Highlights Corinth Couple’s Stamford Stay
W L Brigham of Corinth called at the American office Tuesday while visiting his wife at Stamford Sanitarium. She is improving slowly after a year of poor health and several operations, and friends hope for further recovery in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Brigham
Corinth
Stamford Sanitarium
Johnson Family Hosts Visit From Dallas in New Hope
Mr and Mrs Lewis Johnson host relatives at New Hope with their son T F Johnson his wife and four guests from Dallas Frazier Renfro Monroe and Rachel. The group visited Stamford Monday where Johnson Jr works with U S and S Revenue Office and has served five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Johnson
New Hope
T F. Johnson
Ahem Frazier
Renfro
Monroe
Rachel
Dallas
Johnson
Stamford
Johnson Jr
U. S&s. Revenue Office Force
Local Families Visit and Train Meeting in Stamford
In Stamford last Thursday Anse Laura and Ladelle of Dayton joined the Carlton family and Mrs. B F A Durham and daughter for a train arrival and social visit. They were greeted by Mes Poank Craft, sister of the Meers Carlton, who traveled from Denton to visit and discuss property interests with relatives and their families.
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L. Carlton
Ml Mee
WM. Carlton
Piceasa ‘Alley
BF. A. Durham
Anse
Laura
Ladelle
Dayton
Stamford
Poank Craft
Carlton
Denton
Vals
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Lueders
Dr. Truett
Miss Lee
Nashville
Miss Mallory
Atlanta
Woodie Smith
Knott
Miss Brooks
Bob Speck
Walter Wright
Hanny
Rio Grande
National Guard Home
Fred Risley
Sagerton
Hamlin
Regulrr
Highway Department
Aspermont
Mamlin
Jones County
Stamford Businedqs
War Bowries
Chamber of Commerce
City Auditorium
Barins
Jones
Stamford Inn
A. Cooper
Butder
Davenport-Upshaw
East Hamilton
Vaughn
J. E. Jackson
Ferguson Street Tracer
Vaughn Bakery
Mayes and Pinson
Astin
Eut
Pinon
Mayes
Spur
Eastland
Pinson
WallJoiner Gents
the Palace
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