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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

5

Counties Seek One Day Special Session on Road Bond Relief

Readers are urged to back a one day Texas legislative session around July to enact 1932 relief for counties and taxpayers. Officials are asked to press the Governor and Legislature for immediate relief, with a January 1933 regular session as a fallback. A divorce anecdote follows with Mrs. Helen Cehota commenting to Judge Lewis of Chicago about her ex husband.

Senate House of Representatives Texas Commissioners Court Helen Cehota Lewis Chicago Edward Cehota

All Day School Held For HD Club Reporters

Home Demonstration Club reporters from Jones county gathered in Stamford for an all day news writing school led by Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham. Twenty five attendees from four counties participated at the High School Home Economics Cottage with talks by local editors Cleburne Huston and Bowen Pope on reporting and the value of home demonstration work.

Jones County Stamford Minnie Fisher Cunningham A. & M. College Cunningham Canning Sue Bonner Cleburne Huston Stamford American S. S. Russell Frank Heflin Bert Whaley Davie

Lost Squadron at Alcove Theatre Stuns with Realistic Air Stunts

A film within a film unfolds the making of The Lost Squadron at the Alcove Theatre next Sunday to Tuesday. Richard Dix leads a star cast including Mary Astor and Erich von Stroheim in a Hollywood action romance praised for its dangerous stunts and authentic flight sequences.

Hollywood Alcove Theatre RKO Radio Pictures Richard Dix Dick Grace Dix Mary Astor Erich von Stroheim Joel McCrea Dorothy Jordan Robert Armstrong Hugh Herbert

Achievement Day Observed By Area Home Demonstration Clubs

The Liberty New Hope and Stamford Home Demonstration clubs meet June 9 at 2 pm in Stamford for achievement day review of wardrobe demonstrators work including foundation patterns garments and closet space. The article also notes attendance at the First Baptist church Business Men's Bible Class and highlights Frank Fleming returning from Amarillo Junior College and earning his room and meals through work while off campus.

Liberty New Hope Stamford The First Baptist Church Frank Fleming Amarillo Frank L. Fleming

Political candidacy notices fill local party slate

Democratic primary filings list candidates for state and county offices. Names include A. M. Howsley, R. C. Thomas, Bowen Pope, Robert Cross, Otis Miller, Tom Hudson, Omar T. Burleson, Roy E. Prichard, A. L. Cook, Roland Dunwody, J. R. Nance, Sid G. Castles, Mrs. A. B. Beard, Oscar Cooper, Frank M. Locke, Fred W. Taylor, Charley Corley, Edgar Griggs, Joe R. Jones, and others for district and county posts.

A. M. Howsley R. C. Thomas Bowen Pope Robert Cross Otis Miller Tom Hudson Jim Lee Gordon Omar T. Burleson Roy E. Prichard A. L. Cook L. B. Weer Marvin Sosebee O. J Oscar) Cooper Frank M. Locke Weigner Fred W. Taylor Charley Corley Edgar Griggs Joe R. Jones

Singapore Missionaries Build Foundations for Gospel Reach

The article praises Methodist mission work in Singapore as a center for spreading Christianity in a diverse region. It highlights faithfulness, efficiency, and heroism of missionaries and the strategic leadership guiding the effort to transform Singapore into a major Christian hub. The speaker notes potential pastorate service were health permit.

Far East Singapore Methodist Church

Thankful note for kindness during illness and loss

Mr and Mrs E H Bushell and Mr and Mrs R E Jones and R L Bushell extend gratitude for kindness and floral offers shown during their daughter's illness and death, praising doctors and nurses for their care.

E. H. Bushell R. E. Jones R. L. Bushell

Jobson Outlines Insect Control For Garden Pests

County Agent C. C. Jobson outlines practical methods to combat common insects. Squash bugs, striped cucumber beetles, melon lice, and Colorado potato beetles are covered with recommended controls including hand removal, dusts and sprays, and poisoned grain. The piece also notes a Short Course at A&M College and a 4‑H Encampment for Jones County youth with details on participation and costs.

C. C. Jobson Jones County A. & M. College

Funeral services for Ciera Bushell at First Baptist Church

Funeral services were held for 17 month old Ciera Bushell at First Baptist Church last Friday at 4 p.m. Rev Sam Morris officiated. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. The child died after appendix surgery conducted Thursday night.

Ciera i Bushell Daung Asterra Elmer Busnell First Baptist Dnew Sam Morris Highland Cemetery

Children’s Day Program at Central Christian Church

A special Children’s Day program will be presented at Central Christian Church on Sunday morning at 3 o’clock. Primary Sunday School pupils will participate in the event.

Central Christian Church

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