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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
2
A Washington conference on street and highway safety advocates uniform traffic rules across the nation. It votes to recommend twenty miles per hour city wide, fifteen near intersections and schools, arguing uniform limits improve safety and curb disregard for local rules.
The ice patrol grew from the Titanic disaster of 1913 to monitor North Atlantic iceberg dangers. Ten nations fund the patrol run by U S Coast Guard cutters with Halifax as base, broadcasting iceberg sightings twice daily. Since inception twenty years ago no ship has been damaged by icebergs.
The article argues newspapers reach many customers cheaply and effectively. It cites a Detroit electric company serving 500000 customers in 200 cities that chose local papers to distribute letters signed by its president. It asserts newspapers outperform other advertising forms for definite economic results.
A luncheon hosted by MatteW's draws praise and shock as Jesus of Nazareth meets with publicans and sinners. The event challenges Pharisees and creeds, urging mercy over sacrifice and provoking widespread discussion at home. A city ruler arrives with grief over his daughter and seeks Jesus's healing upon her deathbed.
Mrs. Eck Gillespie hosted the Home Demonstration Club with Miss Sue Bonner giving a cucumber pickles demonstration. Numerous residents attended events, a seventh grade graduation, a piano violin recital, and a surprise shower for Mrs. Neil Brewer. Carl Hansen earned his masters and joined Gulf Refining in Port Arthur. Will H. Grimes and Hilton White returned from Canyon after teaching duties.
Twenty four dancers blend talent and beauty in KO Radio Picture The Half Naked Truth at the Palace. Selected from many applicants by Director Gregory La Cava they perform in a Broadway musical comedy headlined by Lee Tracy as a King of Ballyhoo. Preview for Stamford night owls Saturday June 10 at 11 30 p m.
The Nazaren church on the 600 block of N Swenson invites all to services. Attendance is rising. Sunday School grows. a six week youth attendance contest favors girls. Junior and YPS programs are planned, with a playlet titled Good Intentions Pave the Road to Hell. Revival set for June 18 to July 2 led by Rev Herschel Murphy from Twin Falls Idaho.
A card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to friends for kind devotion and support following the death of a loved one. It names Mrs Hoyt Me ily and family and mentions Cana and family.
The Knot Hole discusses the shift to a thirty hours of toil a week plan and a four day, four hour week. It questions social impact, cites historical England and ancient civilizations, and argues that leisure should be redirected toward wholesome learning, recreation, and spiritual renewal to advance civilization.
Community news from Tuxedo highlights visiting relatives from Houston Fort Worth Stamford Hamlin and Sweetwater. Church activities include a Women's Missionary Society reorganization and sermons by Rev Naugle and Rev Summers. Local deaths and hospital moves are noted along with school and railway worker activity.
We thank all who stood by and gave love and kindness during our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haskew and Miss Eula M. Haskew express gratitude. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Martin and family extend thanks. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wason and families also thank you.
Pleasant Valley gathered for Sunday services with Rev. Neil Todd from Fort Worth delivering a sermon. Families and neighbors attended events from school programs at New Hope to socials at Joe Ford’s home, with Mrs. Stafford Davis listed as sick and others visiting Fort Worth. The Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Carl Carlton for demonstrations, and residents attended a play at Bricksdahl midweek.
Notice states a service will be held at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church on Sunday June 11 at 11 a m.
C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co invites customers to choose wallpaper at their store offering supplies for home renovations and interior decorating. The notice highlights availability of styles and materials for residence improvement.
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