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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
4
Sunday church attendance was light due to bad weather. Farmers prepared fields for anticipated rains after a week of wet weather, with some grain still unharvested and at risk. Local social notes mention several visits and family news across Hamlin and surrounding areas.
West Texas towns and cities are asked to appoint cowgirl sponsors for the Texas Cowboy Reunion to be held July 2 to 4. Each sponsor will be judged on riding ability 40 percent, gear 15 percent, horse performance 30 percent, and horse for 15 percent. prizes include a $135 saddle, a ruby buckle, bits and spurs for other places. Open to sponsors over 16. deadline June 30.
Mr and Mrs W Z Miles describe their four sons as contributing to the war effort. The eldest J T Miles, 45, served in the Marines in World War I and now farms at Littlefield aiding food production. Mac Miles served in the navy in World War I with France as headquarters for 11 months and later continued in the Navy for 17 years. He transferred to shore duty in the national emergency and is now a chief machinist.
Judge R C Thomas addressed the Rotary Club on Trade Adjustments Necessary to Peace. He argued causes of postwar peace plan failures and urged study of world leaders' plans by citizens. The talk emphasized diagnosing the case and prescribing cures for enduring peace.
The item notes the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Stephens and their visits to Mr and Mrs Paul Galey of Hamlin. Mrs Robert Hoote held a party for her daughter Ruby Ann on her eighth birthday Sunday June 7. Children enjoyed cookies and ice cream after games. Maxwell Rutherford, recently employed in Austin, visits his parents Mr and Mrs I C Rutherford. Mr and Mrs Oran Brigham bought a new Frigidaire for their store.
The program featured Mr. Terry noting a shift back to usual order with the best prepared speaker on the subject. Guests included R. H. Campbell of Hamlin Robbie Robertson R. E Kuykendall and S. J. Treadway of Abilene L. M. Newman of Wichita Falls and Weldon Crawford of Stamford.
The First Baptist Church announces a summer revival starting Sunday August 2 and running through August 16. Rev. Miles B. Hays is slated to lead the revival with T. R. Harrison directing the music.
Jones county USDA War Board urges farmers to form neighborhood transport plans to save tires and ensure agricultural products reach market. J. W. Griffith emphasizes pooling loads and avoiding empty trips. Cooperate with neighbors on small partloads while following spirit of the defense transportation order.
Eugene Swenson son of Mr and Mrs W G Swenson earned a tennis letter and a Dp company football letter during Kemper Military Academy awards day in Booneville Missouri 1937 Plymouth Coupe listed with good tires a clean motor and body Stamford Sales Co
Stamford sales list items used 1937 Studebaker Coach for sale with wall paper and canvas offerings. Shamburger Lumber Co. noted in the listing.
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