Browne Captures Women’s City Golf Title at Stamford Club
Mrs. Lloyd Browne won the city women’s golf championship at Stamford Country Club by defeating Mrs. Arnold Douthit 1 up in an 18 hole final. Finals in all flights featured tight matches with Browne and Metz taking top honors as Caldwell also claimed the second flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Browne
Stamford Country Club
Arnold Douthit
L. F. Metz
Sol Senders
Tillman Caldwell
E. V. Hardwick
Clay Markham
Dora Rothman
Ike Hudson
Wade Youngbleed
Cash Wileman
Robert Harrison
W. B. Harrison
S. J. Hodge
George Zachary
Dean Culp
Browne
Harrison
Douthit
Culp
Markham
Hodge
Miss Rothman
Zachary
Metz
R. H. Bounds
J. C. Shamburger
Lee Walker
Tom Upshaw, Jr
Sanders
Youngblood
Shamburger
Walker
Hudson
Bounds
Upshaw
C. C. Westfall
Hardwick
H. D. Britain
Magna Swenson
Cash Wisemon
Wheeler
Caldwell
Swenson
Britain
Wilemon
Exchangies to Hold Fish Fry
The Exchange Club plans a fish fry pay-off as part of an attendance contest on Thursday night June 13 at 7 o'clock in the Will Rogers Memorial Bunkhouse. Wives of members and winners will be entertained by the losers who are expected to catch and cook the fish. T. R. Tinsley presided at the Inn meeting. Jim Stell led the program with A. J. Bell Jr Bogan Rhea on violins and W. C. Cox on guitar. Clarence Westfall was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club
Will Rogers
T. R. Tinsley
Jim Stell
A. J. Bell, Jr
Bogan Rhea
W. C. Cox
Clarence Westfall
Problems of Youth Dramas To Air On Blue Network
Six radio dramas are presented by the American Youth Commission to show community efforts for youth needs. L W Johnson, superintendent of schools, announced the series. The first program aired Monday. five more follow on Mondays 5:15 to 5:30 CST, on NBC Blue. Next Monday's subject is After Graduation, What.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Youth Commission
American Council On Education
L. W. Johnson
National Broadcasting Company
Ranch Chuck Wagons Return for Texas Cowboy Reunion
Ranch crews from West Texas bring chuck wagons to Stamford for the eleventh Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 2 3 4. Wagons are housed at a reserved camp with free provisions, meals paid by visitors. Notable ranches returning include the 6666 Guthrie Matador Waggoner and Reynolds lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
George Humphreys
Stamford
Texas Cowboy
W. G. Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion
West Texas
6666
Matador
Waggoner Ddd
Reynolds Land and Cattle Company
Kent County
SMS Flattop Ranch
SMS Spur Ranch
Spur
SMS Throckmorton Ranch
Wichita Falls
Charles Tayman Heads to ROTC Training Camp
Charles Tayman completed studies at Allen Military Academy in Bryan. His parents Mr and Mrs W B Tayman and sister Virginia attended the graduation exercises. Classmate Charles Miller of Houston accompanied them and both youths left for Camp Bullis San Antonio for six weeks R U T C camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tayman
Allen Military Academy
Bryan
W. B. Tayman
Virginia
Charles Miller
Houston
Charles
Camp Bullis
San Antonio
Women will attend State Convention of Business and Professional Women
Mrs. Sallie T. Pate and Mrs. Lula B. Richards will travel to Dallas to join the State Convention of the Business and Professional Women’s Club on June 7 8 and 9. They plan extended stays with Mrs. Pate taking a two week vacation from Bryant Link Company and Mrs. Richards visiting friends after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie T. Pate
Lula B. Richards
Dallas
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Pate
Bryant-Link Company
Richards
Hayden to Speak on Laymen's Day at St. John's Methodist
Judge Thos E. Hayden of Abilene will deliver the Laymen's Day address at St. John's Methodist Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. The annual Laymen's Day is observed by the Methodist Church. L. W. Johnson of Stamford church will conduct the service at the adjoining facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
Methodist Church
Thos E. Hayden
Abilene
St. John’s Methodist Church
L. W. Johnson
Stamford
Delegation to Advertise Spur Round-up Friday
Stamford officials plan to greet a large group from Stamford when a delegation arrives Friday June 7 at 10 45 a m to promote the Spur Round-up scheduled for June 13 to 15 in Spur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Youths Attend Abilene Assembly
Stamford delegates attend the Summer Assembly for Methodist youths in Abilene led by Rev. Tom Johnston district superintendent and Mrs Johnston. Irene Stewart Janice Baird Nancy Lou Langford and Joe Lattimore accompany. they will stay through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Stamford
Tom Johnston
Johnston
Irene Stewart
Janice Baird
Nancy Lou Langford
Joe Lattimore
Bryant-Link Co to Open New Store in Carlsbad New Mexico
Bryant-Link Co announces a new dry goods and ready to wear store in Carlsbad New Mexico. President R B Bryant is in town this week for preparations for a planned opening on Thursday July 6. Guy Speck will manage. A E Birdwell will be employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant-Link Co
Carlsbad, N. M
R. B. Bryant
Bryant-Link Company
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Bryant-Link
Guy Speck
Post
A. E. Birdwell
Totan
Mayor Urges Public Aid for Red Cross War Relief
Stamford Mayor C. M. Frane appeals for ten million dollars to support Red Cross war relief amid world conflict. Citizens are urged to donate voluntarily at local Stamford banks or the Chamber of Commerce office as the organization faces its greatest peacetime test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Holland
Belgium
Luxemburg
France
England
Red Cross
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commercce
Stamfordd
C. M. Frane
Dollar Day Returns Next Monday In Stamford Stores
Stamford observes the regular monthly Dollar Day on the second Monday, a trial begun a year ago and continued for 15 months due to merchant and shopper demand. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce retail committee with special bargains listed inside The American on pages 2 3 5 7 and 8 featuring Bryant-Link J C Penney Hassen D G Kinney Strauss and L Schwarz companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Retail Trade Committee
Chamber of Commerce
American
Bryant-Link Co
J.C. Penney Co
Hassen D. G. Co
L. Schwarz & Co
Strauss D. G. Co
Kinney Furniture Co
Rotary Governor Honored at Abilene Dinner
Stamford Rotary Club president Warren B. Tayman and Mrs Tayman attended a dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Abilene honoring retiring Rotary International district governor Hiram Arrant. About 85 couples were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Tayman
Stamford Rotary Club
Hardy Family Attends Plainview Horse Show
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hardy with son Louie Mac spent last weekend in Plainview and attended a horse show. Louie Mae competed in the Juvenile division.
Stamford Rotarians Mark Sweetwater Club Anniversary
Stamford Rotary Club held an anniversary program for the Sweetwater club at Sweetwater. Four Stamford men who helped charter the club in 1925 attended, including Bernard Bryant who gave a historical sketch. The program opened with a song led by Dick Rowland and featured brief remarks on defense matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Rotary Club
Sweetwater Rotary Club
Sweetwater
Stamford Club
Sweetwater Club
Stamford
Bernard Bryant
Dick Rowland
C. T. Dodson
W. B. Tayman
J. K. Brady
R. C. Thomas
United States
Almus Blackwell
Rowland
Bryant
Mr. Brady
Margie Rosenquist Heads Girls Athletic Group
Margie Rosenquist of Stamford has been elected president of the Girls Athletic Association at Texas Lutheran College Seguin. Active in all sports she will lead next year’s exercise seekers in volleyball baseball basketball and tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Rosenquist
Stamford
Girls’ Athletic Association
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Margie
Business Houses Accept Plan for Trade Expansion
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce retail trade committee chaired by A. C. Humphrey is drafting a program to extend trade territory. About 30 local businesses have been contacted with only one decline. Charles Green, secretary, urged any unvisited merchants to call for explanation and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Humphrey
Charles Green
Charities Drive Totals Reach 460 Dollars in Stamford
The annual United Charities drive closes with a final tally of 460.05 dollars in cash and merchandise. Numerous local businesses and individuals contributed, including Bryant-Link Company First National Bank Stamford State Bank and Safeway Grocery, among many others listed, with 30 24 lb sacks of flour noted in the donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities
Bryant-Link Company
First National Bank
R. B. Spencer Co
Clark Bros. Feed Store
Billington Electric Shop
M. D. Smith
Stamford Cash Grocery
R. A. Bible B & H Shop
Herbert Day - B. Yates Drug Store
Lindsey Drug Store
Stamford State Bank
J. A. Rutherford Warren B. Tayman
Upshaw & Upshaw
Brazelton Lbr. Co. A. C. Douthit Bunkley Drug Co. D. Hassen Arledge Tea Company
Yeatts Tailor Shop
W. L. Martin E. V. Hardwick West Texas Utilities Co
Texas
U-Neat Beauty Shop
J. C. Penney C
B. P. Davenport
W. T. Gambill
M. E. Moses Co
Nu-Way Grocery
A. Blackwell City Drug Store
Perry Bros B, FE
H. B. Lawdon
R. B. Cullum N. M. Phy Club
Cafe
L. E. Loveless
Gray Bros
W. G. Morris
Imperial Barber Shop
J. Bird
Mdse
Walker Smith Grocery Co
Stamford
White's Auto Supply
Humphrey Hdw. Co
Shamburger Lbr. Co. IV
Larchedd
Prewit Ropkins Cleaners Hammer Ser
Stamford Parts & Mach. Co
Stamford American Elliott’s Cleaners
New Well Near Stamford Signals Oil Boom in Area
Hunter No. 1 Bettis oil well in the Purdue pool east of Stamford blew in Sunday morning with an estimated flow of 500 to 800 barrels daily. Completion delayed by water trouble. Farrell No. 2 on the Burma Reid farm four miles southwest of Stamford is drilling at 1570 feet and may reach pay by Saturday. Jones Stasney skidded rig on B C Humphrey land north of Avoca to drill a shallow test for pay previously passed at around 1700 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettis
Purdue Pool
Stamford
Farrell No. 2
Burma Reid Farm
Jones-Stasney
B. C. Humphrey
Will Organize Three Tours to Boost Reunion
The Texas Cowboy Reunion will be advertised through West Texas by goodwill trips on June 25 26 and 27. The Stamford Chamber of Commerce publicity committee led by Bill Braymer sponsors the trips assigning a day to the Rotary Exchange and Bus Clubs. Women will participate on B&PW Club day an innovation in trade trip parties. The Brown Derbies orchestra will provide music for Rotary and Exchange Club days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Bill Braymer
Rotary
Exchange
B.&p.w
Brown Derbies
Gospel Meeting To Open Sunday At Stamford Church
An open air gospel meeting at the Stamford Church of Christ will begin Sunday night and run through June 19. Minister O H Tabor announced the schedule with services at Anson and Davenport streets each evening at 8 15 pm. No morning services. Transportation requests to 605 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
0th Anniversary Poem Celebration by Anson Club
The Anson Woman's Club hosts a pageant on June 20 at the Chittenden ranch house to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Ranch Verses written by Larry Chittenden. The Old West themed program features a one act play Range War with Cowboys and Indians, scenes from the period, and is directed by Miss Onora Barrett with club assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
New York Evening Telegram
Anson Woman's Club
Chittenden Ranch House
Larry Chittenden
Texas
Chittenden Ranch
Chittenden
Onora Barrett
Stamford People Attend Homecoming
Mr and Mrs W H Hargrove and Mr and Mrs Tom Stanfield attended a second annual homecoming of old Jewel school friends near Gorman on May 19 with about 200 attendees. Basket lunch was served. Congressman Clyde Garrett could not attend in person but sent a telegram. Stanfield and Hargrove recalled childhood ties to the school 35 years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hargrove
Tom Stanfield
Jewel
Gorman
Clyde Garrett
Washington
Stanfield
Hargrove
Judge Stinson Urges Grounded American Focus at Rotary
Abilene judge Jim Stinson told the Rotary Club Americans should keep feet on the ground amid world war talk. He praised Stamford’s progress on the Cowboy Reunion and local civic work, and noted church and school efforts persist despite European events. The club opened with songs and piano, and voted to boost a trade trip series for the Texas Cowboy Reunion led by Warren Tayman’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stinson
Abilene
Rotary Club
Stamford
Europe
Judge Stinson
R. B. Buie
J. K. Brady
Dick Rowland
C. T. Dodson
Warren B. Tayman
F. E. Upshaw
Dick Giles
R. A. Bible
Chas. Green
Chamber of Commerce
Public Installation of New Eastern Star Officers
Stamford chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an impressive public installation last Friday with about 75 attendees. Miss Lou Williams gave the welcome. Miss Yeager’s girls sang an original song. officers installed included Mrs S. E. Meadows as worthy matron and W. T. Phillips as worthy patron. gifts were exchanged and a social period with tea and sandwiches followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Lou Williams
Star of the East
Patricia Flemins
Wyvon Wreht
S. E. Meadows
R. Taylor
Marshall
Clifford Yeager
W. T. Phillips
Co. W. Wright
May Massey
Joel V. Grimes
Gladys Davis
Otto Smith
C. R. Taylor
Jack Booth
Rev Rogan to Return Home Next Week
Rev. Wm. F. Rogan pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church attended the 152nd General Assembly in Rochester NY and is expected to return to Stamford next Tuesday. He preached in Andover NJ last Sunday and visited the New York World's Fair before sailing from New York for Houston on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Rogan
Central Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Rochester
New York
Stamford
Mr. Rogan
Andover
N. J
Houston
Jamie Chandler to Perform Public Piano Recital
Jamie Chandler daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Chandler will appear in a public piano recital at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 420 o clock She is a pupil of Mrs C M Lester and will perform for the community audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Wayne O'Brien
Forrest Gambill
City
E. L. Riddle
Abiene
First Presbyterian Church
Abilene
W. T. Gambill
Bobbie Lou Smith
Jamie Chandler
J. W. Chandler
First Baptist Church
Jamie
C. M. Lester
Wheat yields and market activity in Stamford area
More than 15000 bushels of wheat had been marketed in Stamford by Wednesday afternoon as the first of the season arrived last Friday. Harvest is under way with machines running about 18 hours daily. Acre yields range from four to twenty bushels, said W. W. Scott of the Stamford Mill and Elevator Company. No. 1 wheat sold at 69 cents a bushel Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stameford
Stamford
W. W. Scott
Stamford Mill and Elevator Company
Methodist Camp For Young Folk At Lueders
The Stamford Methodist District hosts a Christian Adventure Camp for youths ages 12 to 15 at the Lueders camp from June 10 to 14. Dean H L Hurston and manager Rev. Tom Johnston head the staff. registration begins Monday at 1 pm. Each church should send an adult counselor. fee is 3.50 covering meals and registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Piarsesdicies
Ueders
H. L.hurston
Asperment
Tom Johnston
Johnston
Thurseton
Re Carlment
Harrell
Spur
Lee
Lynn
Westover
Longino
Munday
Ernest Griffith
Weinert
Missionary Society Studies Service of Worker in Mexico
The Women’s Society for Christian Service at St John’s Methodist Church reviewed the Texas Mexico Mission topic Nannie Holding with Miss Margaret Crockett sharing her experience from Laredo Seminary to San Luis Potosi. Mrs Jack Jones gave a meditation on Strivers for the Right and noted the group is entirely volunteer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Brotherhood
Women's Society For Christian Service
St. John’s Methodist Church
Clay Davis
Nannie Holding
Texas-Mexico
Margaret Crockett
Laredo
San Luis Potosi
Jack Jones
Jones
Otto Pie
Richard Lane
Harry Pace
W. Keeton
Milton Payne
Frank Locke
Square Dance Team To Participate in Red Cross Benefit
The Stamford square dance team will perform Thursday night in Cisco to aid the Red Cross War Relief fund. Members include Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Crider, Miss Lou Williams, and John Braswell, with possible accompaniment by Judge and Mrs. C. B Coombes and Steve Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Square
Cisco
Red Cross War Relief Fund
Cecil Gray
Joe Benton
Lawrence Crider
Lou Williams
John Braswell
C. B Coombes
Steve Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. Tayman
B&p
Hardy
Plainview
Retail Committee
B&pw
Rotary Clubs
G. D. Triplett
Eastern Star
Rev. Rogan
Lueders
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