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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

2

Controlled and Uncontrolled Press in Politics Debate

The piece argues media independence versus leaders who seek to direct coverage, praising the Hamlin Herald and Bowen Pope as a model of press control resisting political dictates. It discusses Roosevelt's potential third term, party splits, and the difficulty of predicting political outcomes beyond general trends.

W. Lee O’daniel O’daniel America Italy Germany Roosevelt East Garner London

Health Talks Warn of Poison Ivy Dangers

A health column warns about Rhus toxicodendron also called poison ivy. It describes identifying features such as three leaves on stalks and leaf margins, and outlines contact dermatitis symptoms and first aid. Prevention is advised to avoid exposure during picnics and camping trips.

Business and Professional Women's Club to Install New Officers

Mrs. J. G. High, president, and other new officers of the Business and Professional Women's Club will be installed at a Stamford Inn meeting on Thursday night June 1.

J. G. High Business and Professional Women's Club Stamford Inn

Preparations Under Way For Sponsors At Texas Cowboy Reunion

Plans are underway in Stamford for three days of Texas Cowboy Reunion activities from July 3 to 5. Sponsors from towns and counties will be welcomed by H G Andrews and hostess Mrs Billy Bryant with Stamford’s Helen Rosenwasser hosting. Judging changes place emphasis on all points for preliminaries and final, with prizes including a saddle for first. A chuck wagon dinner and sponsor ball will feature, with sponsor participation limited to card access and nonprofessionals eligible.

Helen Rosenwasser Louis Rosenwasser Stamford Chamber of Commerce Stamford Miss Rosenwasser W. J. Bryant H. G. Andrews Billy Bryant Helen Rosen- Wasser Chambers of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Oil Mill Road Texas Cowboy W. B. Harrison

Avoca Area Busy With Visits and Reunion Preparations

Avoca residents listed visiting relatives in Stamford Abilene and other towns. The Avoca school reunion sponsors will wear Western riding clothes and participate in a grand parade on July 3. Graduation exercises featured diplomas presented by O W Winstead with a program including salutatory and quotes by Granville Hastings and Don Morris.

Winona Huffaker Abilene Nila Mae Huffaker Anson Clyde Huffaker Henry Smith Lavonia Roby Dee Smith Tom Hammer Stamford Joe Humphrey van Danlin Ilinois T. M. Plemmons Olaf S. H. Comer C. L. Goad Glenda Ray E. A. Goad L. E. Roberson Clairette Eunice Salmon Wilburn Salmon H. J. Hanson Ima Lee Rial Hylen Holloway Will H. Grimes Granville Hastings Don H. Morris Avoca High School Sextet O. W. Winstead Florede Whitworth W. M. Hammit

Avoca Girl Weds Mr. Culwell and Moves to Ada

Mrs. Culwell formerly Miss Jimmie Goad daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Goad Avoca. They have made their home in Ada Oklahoma since their marriage two weeks ago. Mrs Culwell was a longtime Avoca correspondent for The American.

Robert Culwell Jimmie Goad L. F. Goad Avoca Mr. Culwell Ada Oklahoma Culwell

Old Fiddlers Contest Promised At Ropesville High

The Ropesville High School auditorium will host an old fiddlers contest Friday night June 16 sponsored by the P T A. entrants should contact Mrs H J Hanson or Mr and Mrs W I Knowles before the event. Several locals and graduates attended Hardin Simmons commencement while the senior class prepared to travel to Austin and Corpus Christi accompanied by relatives.

H. J. Hanson W. I. Knowles Hardin-Simmons University of Abilene Florede Whitworth W. M. Hammit Ima Lee Rial C. L. Doty Wilburn Salmon Reba Faye Griffith Dayton M. Masters Willie V. Jackson Laveta Weeks Austin Corpus Christi O. W. Winstead Burns Brown W. A. Sylvester Big Spring Ernest Raymond Earl Hughes Lubbock A. P. Hardin T. B. Roberson O’brien

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