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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1928

Page

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Zlotnik Brothers Plan Permanent Stamford Storefront Upgrade

Zlotnik Brothers closed out Cole Dry Goods stock and upgrade their north square building for a permanent store. Front improvements include enlarged show windows and a modern ready-to-wear department replacing the inside piece goods area. The national Plant Food Co announces Annie Mason as Stamford special representative for demonstrations. Phone 336 Stamford.

Zlotnik Brothers Cole Dry Goods National Plant Food Co Abilene Annie Mason Stamford

Local residents and visitors noted in weekly round up

Mrs W J Bryant and son of Hamlin were here last week. Mr and Mrs L A Gustafson and children plan to move to Abilene. Mrs C G Lewis and children returned from New Mexico outing. Mr and Mrs W G Alderson of Lubbock were guests of Mr and Mrs T W Alderson. Mr and Mrs N J Russel and child ren left on a three week vacation to El Paso Pikes Peak and Denver. Rayford B Hills and Cox Dry Goods buyers will depart for market in coming days.

W. J. Bryant Hamlin C. G. Lewis New Mexico N. J. Russel el Paso Pikes Peak Denver Rayford B. Hills R. E. Cox Dry Goods Cox

Stamford's Bright prospects hailed with new projects and rain

The piece lists major civic gains for Stamford including a near completion natural gas system, highways to Lueders and Anson, miles of street paving, improvements to water and sewer systems, new schools and business buildings, many homes, and a two inch rain plus showers, celebrating local progress.

Stamford Lueders Anson

Off year politics offer light races and speaking events

The piece notes a dull state political scene with many U S Senate candidates and a potential uptick after the first primary. County races in Jones county provide some relief with Stamford public speaking event planned Thursday night, promising lively discussion amid a long campaign with no casualties.

Jones County Stamford

Galvaned Screen Wire Mentioned in Brazelton Lumber Listing

A brief notice cites Galvaned Screen Wire in connection with Brazelton Lumber Company under a short fragmentary entry. No dates or locations are provided beyond the company names.

Galvan Brazelton Lumber Company

Busy Hour Club Honors Sister on Move to Abilene

Mrs F B Owens entertained the Busy Hour Club Thursday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs L A Gustafson who is moving to Abilene. During a business session Mrs M L Middlebrook was elected president and Mrs Claud Day reporter. A salad course with tea was served to Mesdames H B Lawdon E R Pace M L Middlebrook L A Gustafson Jack McLendon Roy Duke and B B E Griggs.

F. B. Owens L. A. Gustafson Abilene Claud Day H. B. Lawdon E. R. Pace M. L. Middlebrook Jack McLendon Roy Duke B. BE. Griggs

Social club meeting at Blue Bonnet Club hosted by Pat sy Kinard

The Blue Bonnet Club met Tuesday afternoon with Pat sy Kinard as hostess. Guests included Rita May Brown Irene Crow Theresa White Martha Jane Bryant Marjorie Alderson Monnelle Thompson Margaret Helen Miller and Robert Frances Culbreath.

Blue Bonnet Club Patsy Kinard Rita May Brown Irene Crow Theresa White Martha Jane Bryant Marjorie Alderson Monnelle Thompson Margaret Helen Miller Robert Frances Culbreath

River outing ends with watermelon feast for city youths

A group of young people met at Miss Fay Williams home Tuesday evening and drove to the river for swimming followed by a watermelon feast. Attendees included Fay Williams and 19 other young women and men from the city.

Fay Williams Bobby Alford Lucile Wallace Georgia Donalson Rebecca Harlan Evelyn Warwick Sarah Wheeler Evalyn Perkins Grace Jones Maurine Alsabrook Harris Abilene Jean Sullivan Dorothy Penery

Judge Grisham Seeks West Texas Congress Seat

Judge R N Grisham of Eastland spoke in Anson and Eastland county on a rainy Saturday touting tariff relief for farm products and West Texas oil. He urged lower transport rates, government ownership of post office buildings, and warned the West Texas Chamber of Commerce against political entanglements affecting its influence in the congressional race.

R. N. Grisham Eastland Grisham Ed. S. Pritchard Eastland County Judge Grisham Anson Jones County Pritchard North East West Texas West Texas Chamber of Commerce Great Texas

Local social notes from Abilene and area visits

Mrs. F B Owens and Mrs L A Gustafson and Mrs R E Malone were in Abilene on business last week. Mr and Mrs R H Morrow of Houston stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Morrow. Mrs R E McDonald hosted the Just So Club with an ice course served. Dr N H Bickley welcomed guests Mrs John Bickley and Mrs Bickley from Greenville. Mrs J A McCall and children Jill and Jimmie were guests of Mrs R M Kinard. Mr and Mrs R B Bryant visited Fort Worth for several days with a sick friend. Miss Frances Massey returned to Fort Worth after visiting Miss Teenie Bell Colbert, who accompanied her home briefly. Mrs J A Johnson of Abilene and Mrs FE Jackson of Wichita Falls with Mrs M LD Smith visited Medicine Park Oklahoma last week. Mrs B P Davenport and her little son returned Sunday from Childress.

R. B. Bryant Fort Worth Frances Massey Teenie Bell Colbert Miss Colbert J. A. Johnson Abilene FE. H. Jackson Wichita Falls M. LD. Smith Medicine Park Oklahoma

Albany Guests Attend Ranch House Party

Miss Teenie Bell Colbert entertained a number of friends from Albany with a house party at the ranch during the weekend.

Teenie Bell Colbert Albany

Mrs Gladys Haley Returns From Abilene Visit

Miss Gladys Haley came back last Friday from a several day trip to Abilene.

Solicitation for Public Weigher Vote in Precinct 2

Steve Bennett invites Jones County Precinct 2 voters to elect him Public Weigher on July 28 in Stamford. He notes twenty two years in Stamford and pledges courteous efficient service. Bryant-Link Buyers Leave Monday plans a northern market trip for fall and winter merchandise with a special Pullman likely chartered.

Stamford Steve Bennett Bryant-Link

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