City bonds pass by wide margin in Stamford vote
Voters approved $135,000 in city bonds by a large majority nearly six to one. A small cyclone damaged a home north of Stamford, destroying the building and belongings of Mrs. R. J. Burge as she sheltered with her five children. Storms brought rain varied by location, with Berryhill and nearby areas receiving over an inch while Stamford and surroundings had lighter totals.
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Stamford
R. J. Burge
Mole Creek
Haskell
D. Grady
Burge
Toldren
Mr Grady
New Hope
Avoca
lLueders
Berryhill
Ity
EF. L. Huntsman
Knox City
Wichita Galls
Gas Company Employees Form Lake Kemp Club
The Stamford and Western Gas Company and staff established a clubhouse and recreation camp on Lake Kemp about ten miles north of Seymour. The first gathering drew about 20 people. Lua James named secretary with a committee to manage boat and gear. Attending were numerous Stamford and Seymour residents including C C Moore, Leo Jolley, Otis Hanner, F J Clyde, L C Percy, and families. visitors joined briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford & Western Gas Comany
Lake Kemp
Seymour
Lua James
Otis Hanner
F. J. Clyde
CC. OO. Moore
Leo Jolley
C. H. Roe
J. G. Tarpley
J. P. Bistow
Frank Payne
Marie Dee
Otix Hanner
L. C. Percy
Stamford
E. L. Patterson
Do Ro Gibbs
Mrs. Dee
Mayme Seery
Elsie Guest
Alma Gray
Joe Jolley
Epworth Leagues Social and Local Notes Update
Avo ca fuesday evening May 2M saw Avoc a and Lueders Epworth Leagues host a joint social at Lueders Park with games and singing. Mildred Wilhite spoke on The Purpose of the Assembly as the Assembly in Abilene approached. Miss Averice Boyd of Lystra attended, ice cream was served, and various locals were noted visiting kin in Oklahoma and Texas.
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Avon and
Lueders Epworth
Lueders Park
Epworth League
Abilene
Mins Mildred Wilhite
Lueders League
Averice Boyd
Lystra
Vivian Lask
M. B. Norwood
Baby
Ima Fou
Oklahe
Funeral Arrangements for Local Resident Released
Ralph Burlington aged S years died after blood poisoning from a Sunday incident. Funeral planned for Monday at Throckmorton with WN Kinney of the Stamford United Taking Co in charge. Miss Mary Smith of Aspermont visited Mrs. B. Dodson en route to Denton to enter the College of Industrial Arts.
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Ralph Burlington
Hr Sanitarius
Throckmorton
WN. Kinney
Stamford
Uned‘aking Co
Mary Smith
Aspermont
B. Dodson
Denton
College of Industrial Artes
Zlotnik Bros Acquire Cole Dry Goods Store
Zlotnik brothers of Brenham have bought the stock and fixtures of the Cole Dry Goods Company on the north side of the square. Charles Zlotnik is in charge this week preparing to open a safe Friday to close out stock. The store will be restocked and become one of their permanent locations.
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Zlotnik
Embalmer A. Elliott Joins Barrow Undertake Dept
Embalmer and funeral director 4 A Elliott is now with Barrow Furniture Company in the undertake department. He came from Arkansas and has previously worked at several Barrow stores before moving to that state.
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A. Elliott
Lcensed
Barrow Furniture Company
Mr. Elliott
Arkansas
Barrow
Community Notes From Tuxedo and Surrounding Areas
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Stamford Abilene Hamlin Old Glory and other towns. A Baptist church play Poor Father is set for Friday with no admission charge. Dixie May celebrates her third birthday with a punch cake and candy party hosted by W May.
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DD. J. Meads
Abbie
Geo. Rivers
Paul Galey
Tom Harvick
Jesse Meads
Stamford
Mr. Bush
John Braswell
May Harvick
Floyd Long
Whitlock
Hamlin
Lee White
L. Bostie
Elmer
Frank Bland
Leeders
W. May
Dixie May
Lueders Baptist Encampment Set July 10 22
The Lueders Baptist Encampment runs July 10 through 22 with a large program. It features Modern Sunday School methods B Y A Bible study and study courses plus inspirational speakers Dr Millard A Jenkins and Dr T N Holcomb.
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Ueders Baptist
Lueders Baptist
Millard A. Jenkins
First Baptist Church of
Abilene
Jenkins
South
T. N. Holcomb
Rotary Club Enjoys New Type Program in Luncheon
Five Stamford artists led by Mrs. Fred Rovers presented A Journey through Life with Music at the Rotary Club luncheon. The program traced stages and emotions of a man’s life with readings by Mrs. Rogers and songs and selections by Mrs. Hoath, Lytton Howard, Nina and Anna Patrick Booth on violin and ukulele.
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Stamford
Fred Rovers
Rotary Club
Exchange Club
Rogers
Jack Hoath
Lytton Howard
Nina
Anna Patrick Booth
Rotarians
Anderson Leases Central Service Station to Run Andy's
K A Anderson formerly of Wortham has leased the Central Service Station and will operate it as Andy's Service Station. He and his staff will handle Texaco products and focus on service and couriers. Assistants are J Lamb formerly of Wortham and Coots Stevenson of Stamford.
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K. A. Anderson
Wortham
Andy
Mr. Anderson
Texaco
J. ©. Lamb
Coots” Stevenson
Stamford
Senator Mayfield Will Speak Here in Stamford
Senator Mayfield will address Stamford residents next Thursday June 14 at 2 30 p m in support of his bid for re election to the United States Senate. Mrs Jack Chamberlin of Quanah dies in Stamford Sanitarium aged 10 burial at Haskell Cemetery the following day. She is survived by her husband an employee of West Texas Utilities Co and by her parents Frank and Mrs Simmons and two brothers. Burial by W N Kinney of the Stamford Undertaking Co.
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Earle Bkb. Mayfield
Stamford
United States Senate
Moore
Jack Chamberlin
Quanah
Haskell
West Texas Utilities Co
Frank Simmons
Haskell County
W. N. Kinney
iCo
Central West Texas Poultry Association ships eggs from Stamford
Ten carloads of eggs have shipped from Stamford since February 1 as Central West Texas Poultry Association speeds marketing of its product. Manager Jack Denelson reports more than one car per week on average with a record one ton shipped in a single week. Approximately four carloads of live poultry have also gone out since February. The federation draws from twelve member towns, collecting eggs at each town and trucking them to Stamford. The Crosby County Poultry Association now supplies produce to the group, enabling quicker car landings. Col. ROL Penick of Stamford organized the association and serves as president.
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Stamford
Central West Texas
Po@lr Association
Ite
Jack Denelson
Texas
Eee
G@etectatran
Central West Tes
Associa Aian
Crosby County Poultry Association
Central West Texas Association
Crosby Association
Denersom
Col. Rol. Penick
Committee Named On Attendance At W T C C Meeting
Stamford Chamber of Commerce appoints a committee to organize attendance at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Fort Worth June 19 20 led by John Hincon with Towneend Cope Russel and McPhonald. The delegation is expected to number about 250 with the Plowmen's Band and Woodman Circle marchers joining. Stamford will send portions of the group on different days, all aiming to participate in the parade Tuesday June 21.
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Stamford Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
W. G. Swenson
John Hincon
Br.fo Towneend
Matt Cope
NS. T Russel
WP McPhonald F. M. Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Stamford
New Brick Building Under Construction On Square Edge
Work started this week on a brick building by J. Astin on the east side of the square between the Swenson Building and I Schwarz Co. The structure will be about 80 by 100 feet. Jones is the contractor. Thomas Prichett, 86, of Old Glory, died Friday night and was buried Saturday at Old Glory Cemetery. W N Kinney oversaw the burial.
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J. Astin
Swenson
I. Schwarz & Co
Jones
Astin
Thomas Prichett
Old Glory
W. N. Kinney
George W. White
South Swenson Avenue
Highland Cemetery
W. CC. Moffett
Mr. White
Clarmont
Delaware
Cross-Continent Relay Race Set From Stamford to New York
Kenneth Campbell of Ranger to pace a five member relay team for Lueders in a 2801 mile cross continent race from Stamford to New York City. Campbell will run the entire distance of TN miles as the team, traveling by road, attempts to complete the grueling event next Sunday afternoon.
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Kenneth Campbell
Ranger
Los Angeles
Calif
New York City
Lueders
Stamfern
OT Shipp
Stamford
Campbell
Lewders
Social activities and library plans described in local notes
The column records a Sociable Couple Club meeting chaired by Mrs Alderson on May 22 with a cream and cake reception. It also covers library story hours starting June 14, a St Johns Sunday School gathering, a Blue Bonnet Club engagement, a dinner party, a slumber party, and a Tuesday afternoon Friday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Hille with guests noted.
Gas To Be Turned On in City About This Month
The Stamternd & Western Gas Company plans to bring natural gas to the city from the Upham line near Chillette with a June 20 celebration. Gas will be piped from the main tonight in Haskell, as contractors extend a ten six inch line Stamford through Hamlin to Rotan. Welders work on the Hamlin to Rotan segment before completing Stamford network of laterals to homes and businesses.
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Stamternd & Western Gas Company
Eyrhtand
Upham
Chilleethe
Stamfoen
Maskell
Stamford
Moore
Haskell
Hamlin
Rotan
Gras
Community News and College Travel Highlights
Local residents report visits and travels as many family groups and friends travel between Abilene Stamford Quanah Boulder and Vienna Falls. Attendees include McMurry College students graduates and relatives visiting relatives at Fire Girl Camp and Draughons Business College with plans for summer study and ceremonies.
City approves 145000 bond for street water and sewer work
Stamford voters pass bonds 168 to 30 to fund paving and utility projects. A 900000 paying program will begin with East Campbell street paving and water and sewer improvements funded jointly by city and property owners. Chas Zug Jr says work will start once an engineer is hired.
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Stamford
Banda
Chas Zug, Jr
East Campbell Street
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