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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
8
Sale price figures show multiple bids and prices listed for a property or item in Samford Texas under Tayman. The sequence includes values ranging from 1,000 to 2,760 with additional amounts around 1,750 and 8,000, indicating a market listing or bidding sheet.
Ms. Marvin Owen and children of Abilene visited her father J F Guilett Friday. Several residents including Yvonne Cox of McConnell and Miss Floy West with nieces visited relatives Sunday. Infections and church trips noted, plus Raymond Austin of Hardin-Simmons University returning home for summer.
Texas reported 94 April traffic deaths, part of 1938 total 800, down 45 from last year and 53 fewer than March. Officials credited public awareness, enforcement, and anti speeding efforts. The report noted 25 pedestrian fatalities and 1,135 injuries in 1,002 crashes, with 100 more officers to be added after June 1. NYA youths began building a three room home economics cottage in Gary Panola County.
Reverend J H Skiles of Stamford preached a fine Sunday sermon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bud Davis and children from Gaunt, and Mrs Alice Whartefield and children from Haskell. A large crowd attended the community play Wednesday night. Several locals shared visits across nearby towns including Avoca and Hanlan, with various families seen around Stamford and surrounding farms.
Mrs. N. J. Ivy of Route 1 Avoca won Kinney Furniture Company’s weekly prize with a joke exchange between Mr. Merlin and Monty. The quip notes deaf people hearing over telephones and counters that some dumb people talk on them as well.
A Texas law tightens fishing rules in Jones and Shackelford counties. It bans most gear but allows limited seine use with restrictions, restricts seasonal catching, and caps daily limits for various species. Violators face fines from five to twenty five dollars. Community notices report district meetings and a NYA project aiding Navarro County Hospital.
The Washington News Letter reviews House and Senate actions on housing finance raising the FHA cap, creation of a three member Civil Aeronautics Authority, Navy Expansion Bill funding, motor carrier regulation, banking with state banks not in Fed, and skim milk for needy programs. It notes upcoming conferences and policy tensions.
The notice lists candidates running in the Democratic primaries on July 23 and August 20, 1938. Names include W. A. Blankenship, Travis B. Dean for State Representative. Howard C. Davison, Otis Miller for District Attorney. Omar Burleson for County Judge. Bill Dunwoody, Irvin Sanders, Yom Hudson for Sheriff. Frank Powell for County Treasurer. George C. Harrell, Orville K. Reynolds for County Clerk. Ruben Sl. McLeroy, Earl Isbill for County Superintendent. B. T. Beaver for County Superintendent 2nd Term. Robert Cross, Fred Harper for District Clerk. Roland L. Dunwoody, Burt Dean for Tax Collector-Assessor. Gilbert Smith for County Attorney. Joel V. Grimss, R. A. Fuqua for Commissioner Precinct 2.
Unemployment insurance funds help local economies by supporting food rent and clothing needs. The Federal Housing Administration has begun insuring farm mortgages under amendments to the National Housing Act allowing loans for farm houses and buildings with at least six percent of proceeds spent on materials and labor.
Donations toward the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association bunkhouse fund were received by Judge Charles F. E. Coombes, secretary, in recent days. Contributions include $100 from E. H. McClure of Dallas, $10 from Dr. E. P. Bunkley of Stamford, $5 from J. H. Lanier of Crowell, $25 from Frank Greenwood of Del Rio, and $10 from Dr. Dallas Southard.
A biography of retired mail carrier Mr. Sloan born in Hardin County Tennessee during the 1873 downturn. He worked as a farmer teacher and deputy sheriff before moving to Roscoe Texas in 1908 then entered civil service. He recalls his wife Cynthia Rover and family across several states and his plan to keep working.
Lumber company C D Shamburger announces listing items including wall paper and canvas stock. The brief notice notes 28 units available and references catalog details for buyers.
T. J. Casner, manager of Banner Creamery, has shown improvement in Hendrick Medical Hospital Abilene after a period of critical illness.
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