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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

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Fort Worth Boosters to Be Entertained in Stamford Next Week

Stamford Chamber of Commerce secretary Frank Locke outlined a county wide road plan at the Rotary Club. He described bonding to fund highways 18 30 and 93 plus lateral roads, with state and federal aid pledged. A tax of 55 to 60 cents was suggested to cover bond payments. The Fort Worth visitors will be entertained next Thursday night with a banquet by the Exchange Club.

Fort Worth Stamford Anson Frank Locke Stamford Chamber of Commercce Locke Rotary Club Shackelford Haskell Taylor Hamlin Fisher County State Highway Commission Rotary Louis Rosenwasser Exchange Club A. J. Swenson Karl Swenson Sweden G. L. Inglish Burt King

Commencement at Lueders High School Honors Seven Grade

The senior class commencement was held in the high school auditorium on Friday night. F. B. Tenroy was valedictorian and Charles Oldham was salutatorian. Diplomas were awarded to F. B. Tenrey Otto Lambert Charles Oldham and Olin Cowan. Fifteen grammar diplomas were given to seventh graders. Dorothy Nell Sharbutt and Maurice Putman won honors as best all around students.

Lueders High School F. B. Tenroy Charles Oldham F. B. Tenrey Otto Lambert Olin Cowan Dorothy Nell Sharbutt Maurice Putman Lueders School

Banquet Planned For Fort Worth Visitors In Stamford

Forty five members of the Fort Worth Manufacturers and Wholesalers Association will be entertained by Stamford business men led by the Exchange Club next Thursday evening June 9 at the Stamford Inn. The Exchange Club Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce join in the invitation for all local business people to attend.

Fort Worth Exchange Club H. G. Andrews Louis Rosenwasser Rotary J. K. Brady Harley Goble Rosenwasser Exchangites Rotary Club Stamford

Stamford Legion to Attend Coleman District Meeting

The Seventeenth District American Legion convention in Coleman June 4 and 5 will feature Governor Moody and State Commander Winters. Stamford plans 15 to 20 delegates. Breckenridge, Abilene, Stamford, and Sweetwater vie for the Mileage Cup with Breckenridge aiming to defend it.

Seventeenth District Convention The American Legion of Department of Texas Beal Coleman Coleman Post Moody Winters Legionaires Legionaire Beale Ater Paris Stamford Breckenridge Abilene Sweetwater

Central West Texas Poultry Association Begins Charter Process

The Central West Texas Poultry Association moves toward incorporation under Texas law. Col RL Penick and reps from Rule Haskell Lueders Anson Hamlin Stamford push articles of incorporation with Judge Davenport handling state compliance. The group plans to operate after a 60 to 90 day lead time amid egg and poultry overproduction.

Central West Texas Col RL. Penick Rule Haskell Lueders Anson Hamlin Stamford Texas Judge Davenport

Rain totals and damage from two day storm hit Stamford area

Stamford and vicinity received 1.60 inches of rain over Monday and Tuesday, with wind and hail causing damage to windows, roofs, and crops. Reports note heavier effects in Knox City and Spur, plus scattered rain across Lueders Avoca and Hamlin as cotton and soil benefited.

Stamford Hall Lyles’ Economy Avoca Lueders Hamlin Barrow Oklahoma Tito Anson Abilene Hawkell Rule Knox City Spur Penick Hughes Orient Drug Store Keny & Wiltbank

Presbyterians Hold District Meeting Here

The Central district Abilene Presbytery held its fifth Sunday meeting with sermons and sessions on educational conference, missionary work, Sunday school improvement, and plans for next gathering. Local reports noted a weather aftermath across North Texas with heavy rains and damaged wires but no injuries.

Abilene

Stamford Epworth Leaguers Attend Clarendon Assembly

Among the Stamford Epworth Leaguers who went to Clarendon for the League Assembly were Rev. R. R. Stewart, Elaine Reechor, Irene Stewart, Patey Durrett, Margaret Smith, Mary Bryant, Grace Talbot and Charlie Tunnell, Gerald Porter and others. Mary Bryant, Margaret Smith and Patsy Durrett will stay in Clarendon to visit Miss Martha Alice Moore.

Stamford Epworth Clarendon League Assembly Rev R. R. Stewart Elaine Reechor Irene Stewart Patey Durrett Margaret Smith Mary Bryant Grace Talbot Charlie Tunnell Gerald Porter Patsy Durrett Martha Alice Moore

Free Chautauqua Opens This Afternoon in Stamford

The free Chautauqua begins this afternoon at Stamford City Auditorium and runs three days with daytime and evening programs. Director Miss Roher arrives to oversee events featuring Herb Morris Rocky Mountain Quartet, lectures by Dr W Weir, Dr J William Terry, and performances by The Kempton Players and The Rempton Players.

City Auditorium Mias Roher Stamford Herb Morrie Rocky Mountain Quartet de W Weir Weir Herb Morris J. William Terry Rempton

Viola Hinge and Herbert Kian Married in Stamford Home

Sunday ceremony unites Viola Hinge of Stamford and Herbert Kian of Old Glory at the bride’s parents home. A reception with iced tea and coffee follows, guests from Stamford Old Glory Sagerton Lagerton and nearby towns attend the wedding and voyage home afterwards.

Mme Viola Hinge Stamford Herbert Kian Old Glory Otto Hinge Henry Kian Mew Vaul Koeber Alfred Mann Mes Henry Moritz Charlie Teichelmen Avi G. A. Neinest Winterburn Vandenwart Ida Lehenerstich Henry Knipling Bunkerhill Curtie Rose Mr. McKensie Kien

Soldiers Honor Fallen Dead With Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day observances honored soldiers from Civil and Spanish Wars. American Legion members decorated graves at Highland New Hope and Spring Creek cemeteries, presented wreaths at City Auditorium, and held brief services led by Rev MD Harris and officers Harr Fuller and M BC Harria.

Centre Christian Church American Legion Highland New Hope Spring Creek Legion MD Harris Central Christian Church Legionnaires Auxiliary City Auditorium Stamford Highton Harr Fuller M BC Harria New Hope Cemetery Springreek

La Motte Ends Lueders School Tenure to Attend University

Chas. La Motte will not return as superintendent of the Lueders school after two years. He departs for the University of Texas summer session in Austin and plans to return to the state after completing his studies. He leaves a farewell note thanking pupils and patrons and expresses gratitude for the cooperation and friendships formed.

la Motte Lueders Tle Austin University of Texas Amercan Offic Leeders School Aml Chas. LA Motte

Mrs F Upshaw Hosts London Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs F Upshaw will entertain the London Bridge Club on Thursday evening, inviting members to a social evening at her residence.

F. Upshaw London Bridge Club Thursda

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Lueders High Stamford Legion Hull C.W. T. Poultry Association FE. L. Tanner Jones County Hood Presbyterians Er, Merkel Buffalo Brien Haskell County Wichita Falls Wichita Park Altus Okla Ers 1Munday Wichita Valley Bell Telephone Company Western Union Telegraph Company Seymour Fleetra Burkburnett Burk Burned Clay County Henrietta Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad North Texas Rocky Mountain Dr. W Weir de W. C Kempton Players Dr J. William Terry Porter Voehestral Dr. W. T . Culp W. T Ss. Culp Entertainment Kins Heinze Merc. & G. Martin Plains O'Donnell Carl Westmoreland
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