Banquet for Nick Holland Planned in Stamford
Stamford prepares a Friday banquet in honor of Nick Holland superintendent of schools who leaves for a year in Columbia University. The program at St John s Methodist church includes speakers from the Brotherhood Class Epworth League and Methodist Missionary Society with J K Brady as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
N. S. Holland
New York
Columbia University
Nick Holl
St. John’s Methodist Church
Brotherhood
Methodist Sunday School
J. K. Brady
Epworth League Orchestra
Methodist Missionary Society
Farm Bureau to Choose Site for West Texas Convention
A committee of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the city auditorium to pick the convention site. Members include farm bureau presidents directors and county supervisors from Knox Haskell Jones Taylor Runnels Nolan Mitchell and Fisher counties. West Texas is the prime target for this summer’s convention with the final location to be decided by the State Office based on district interest and real-world backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspermont
Col
R. L. Penick
TTT
Stonewall County
Sellers Lake
R. L. Haynie
Hamilton Wright
A. Claude Easterling
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Stamford
Tourist Bureau
Fort Worth
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Abilene
Farm Bureau
Knox Haskell
Jones, Taylor, Runnels
Nolan
Mitchell
Fisher Counties
West Texas
Federation
C. B. Tisdall
Taylor County Farm Bureau
Tuscola
Texas
Big A Amusement Co. Show Tonight in Stamford
The Big A Amusement Company under Stamford Firemen's Band auspices opened a carnival engagement Tuesday night drawing a large crowd. Shows are scheduled for the rest of the week.
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the Big “A” Amusement Company
Stamford Firemen’s Band
Dorcas Bible Class Meets in Bus iness Session
The Dorcas Bible Class gathered for a combined business and social session Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. M. Francis. Hostesses included Mrs. Francis, Mrs. F. M. Locke, Mrs. W. D. Rhea, and Mrs. H. O. Bourland.
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Dorcas Bible
C. M. Francis
F. M. Locke
W. D. Rhea
H. O. Bourland
Royal Neighbors Name Abilene Convention Hosts
Royal Neighbors of Stamford Lodge will host the West Texas district convention in Abilene with Breckenridge and Stamford earning top floor work prizes. Mrs Brown of Abilene was elected president and Mrs Cowsert of Stamford secretary treasurer as Abilene hosts planned for Stamford this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Cowsert
W. D. Rhea
A. V. Thorp
J. V. Chapman
Floyd Wiley
Jack London
Bob Moore
Bob George
George Gregory
T. N. Meador
C. L Rogers
Roy Overby
C. T. Doson
Thelma McCuistion
Vera Meador
Helen Jones
Connie Thomas
Stamford Lodge
Abilene
Hall
Suisor
Mary FE. Holley
Fort Worth
McDonald and
Williams
Breckenridge Camp
Henry
Ballinger
Ranger
Breckenridge
Stamford
West Texas
Brown Oracle
F. E Cowsert
Abilene Camp
Ford Skeleton Display At Townsend Firm Draws Eyes
The skeleton of Ford touring car body redesigns on display at Townsend Motor Company sales rooms draws attention. J O Butler reports stronger bodies heavier materials and factory assembly improving workmanship. He adds dealership prospects for Lincoln sales look promising in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Motor Company
J. O. Butler
Ford
Mr. Butler
Butler
Prayer Meeting District No 4 to Meet Next Tuesday
District No 4 holds a prayer meeting next Tuesday at 9 30 in the morning led by Mrs C L Carter with Mrs Byron Lewis as the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District No. 4
C. L. Carter
Byron Lewis
Why He Never Gets Anywhere In Stamford
A Stamford opinion column decries chronic critics who air dissatisfaction without constructive aim. It urges townsfolk to ignore destructive remarks and join efforts to improve the community. The piece argues pessimism burdens progress and encourages readers to boost Stamford.
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Stamford
Costa
Letters Awarded Sixty Five Students Of High School
Supt N S Holland announces sixty five Stamford High pupils receive letters for interscholastic participation. The list names students winning letters in football track basketball debating oratory spelling and other events, reflecting both athletic and literary contest involvement.
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N. S. Holland
Board of
Mr. Holland
Holland
Lees
Stamford High
John Bean
Addian Box
Clifton Bruce
James Brady
Guy Cannon
Spelling
Leslie Cundiff
B. P. Davenport
John Dobyns
Paul Duncan
Hazel Echols
Junior Howe
Elzie Ellis
Atkins Gay
Barrow Furniture Co Replaces Pittcock Burial Casket
The body of Mr. Pittcock of Rule recently moved from Haskell to Stamford where Barrow Furniture Co placed it in a steel casket. Pittcock, a wealthy landowner, was dissatisfied family members with the original burial prompted the substitution of a richer casket.
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Pittcock
Rule
Haskell
Barrow Furniture Company
Stamford
Free Chautauqua Program to Open Here Next Week
The Radcliff Chautauqua Company will present a three day festival of music recreation and inspiration at the City Auditorium June 12 14 and 15. Admission is free as business and professional men of Stamford sponsor the event and invite all residents to attend. The program includes six numbers of entertainment and lectures daily at 3 30 pm and 7 00 pm with no collections. A publicity committee notes the town will benefit from the Chautauqua influence and lists the paying sponsors in the next issue.
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Radcliff Chautauqua Company
City Auditorium
Stamford
Fusion
Chautauqua
Radcliff Chautauqua Management
Elias Tamburitza
W. C. McCullough
Elias Tamburitze Serenaders
Rotary Club hears Stamford youth program and talk on groceries
The Stamford Rotary Club luncheon featured a youth entertainment program by local artists led by Mrs. Robertson and an instructive talk on the wholesale grocery business by Bob McDonald. Guests included Sheriff Tom Hudson and several others, with C. T. Dodson welcomed as a new member.
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Stamford
Bob McDonald
Rotary Club
BR. RO Robertson
Dorothy Harlan
Rebecca Harlan
Perry Lee Smith
Sheriff Tom Hudson
Anson
Clarence Nichola
Gene McDaniel
Abilene
Bill Splawn
Mission
John A Miller
Joe Miller
Denver Cole
C. T. Dodson
Legion Picnic At Scout Camp Next Monday
The American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Boy Scouts plan a picnic at Lake No. 4 Scout Camp next Monday night replacing the Legion’s regular luncheon. The scout recap is sponsored by the Legion and guests include auxiliary members with barbecue, cold drinks and ice cream on the menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion, Legion Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Lake No. 4
Legion
Auxiliary
Rudolph Gamblin Returns From Texas School for the Deaf
Rudolph Gamblin has returned from Austin where he attended the Texas School for the Deaf. He traveled home in a car with Bonnie White who attends the same school and came home to spend the vacation with his parents.
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Rudolph Gamblin
Austin
Texas School For the Deaf
Bonnie White
Legion Arranges July Fourth Celebration in Stamford
The American Legion has contracted FE P James Shows for Stamford's July Fourth events on July 5 6 and 7. The James Shows offer rides and concessions with no gambling and earned a strong moral report after a Coleman engagement. The schedule plans a patriotic day a World War and Confederate Veterans day and a political speaking day with merchants urged to offer incentives.
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The
American Legion
FE. P. James
Stamford
James
Coleman
Legion Committee
Stamford Delegation Plans Auto Trip to Amarillo Convention
Stamford prepares to travel to Amarillo by car after no special train is offered for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Delegates are urged to arrange lodging or camping gear, with free water fuel and lights provided at the Tri State Fair grounds. The Stamford Firemen's Band will join the delegation, and organizers hope for a collective show of support from Stamford.
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Stamford
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Tri- State Fair Grounds
Joyland Theatre Previews Week’s Strong Lineup
Joyland Theatre owner P. P. Fitzpatrick announces a solid slate for this week and next. What Fools Men closes Thursday. The Fighting Heart with Geo. O'Brien screens Friday and Saturday. White Pang for Monday and Tuesday. Sea Hawk previously drew large crowds and praise in Stemford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Fitzpatrick
Joyland Theatre
Geo. O’brien
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Strong Heart
Stemford
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BIG “A” Amusement CO
Dorcas Bible Class
Royal Neighbors
Maurice Glenn
Payin Hanson
Pitts Holman
Harvey Lee
Reuben Lindsey
Ben Loop
Raymond McCaulley
Ernest McElreath
Arthur McQuary
Gene Overton
Vernard Owen
Joe Payne
Branham Payne
Hubert Porter
Floyd Prichard
George Pryor
Gethan Rodgers
Geo Rollins
Robert Stevenson
Fred Steelman
Carl Stubbs
Charles Tunnell
Elliott Wason
Kathleen Anderson
Mae Belle Baird
Sybil Bounds
Mary Belle Booth
Mary Bryant
Josephine Busby
Dorothy Cundiff
Lucretia Dickenson
Frances Donalson
Pateey Durrett
Lillian Hargrove
Mary Hendrickson
Minnie Margaret Howard
Lois Howard
Edna Irwin
Jacinette Jones
Helen Lyles
Margaret Lyles
Marie McCuistion
Lauretta McElreath
Winnie Lee MccDougle
Mattie V. McCuistion
Elizabeth Moody
Jessie Mullinix
Lynda Rector
Evelynn Shell
Mozelle Waldrip
Kathleen Whittington
Juanita Wright
Theodore Knox
W. R. Cady
Prodigal America
W. R Cady
the Craftsman
A. Harr
Chas. A. He
Jetries
Scout Camp
By Hamilton Wright
Joyland
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