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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
2
J Wade departs his Stamford post as manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Stamford laments the loss, noting his long service since the town's beginnings, his leadership, and his frequent returns from loaned assignments. Best wishes accompany his move to Dallas.
An attorney writes The American urging support for a constitutional amendment to expand the Texas Supreme Court from three to nine justices. He notes near-unanimous bench and bar backing and argues it would shorten case delays. The paper previously editorialized in favor of both this measure and the governor salary amendment.
In Sagerton Road District residents cast an overwhelming majority for 125000 bond issuance to build Highway 18 through southeastern Haskell county. The move starts a countywide good roads push, with plans to extend the route into Stonewall county and toward Rule, signaling broader regional highway development.
A drive to hire a Jones county home demonstration agent gathers support from the Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club and the chambers of commerce of Anson Hamlin and Stamford. The organizer groups view the effort as increasingly likely to succeed.
Mrs J K Brady hosted the Home Builders Class at her Wells Avenue home on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs J T Medlin led the devotional and a brief business session preceded a social hour with ice cream and cake. Members present included Mesdames Ray Jones J F Sloan Hawkins J T Medlin J E Bounds Wilbanks W C Pratt Harmon T A Upshaw J W Doheney W H Wright and G H Addis.
Mrs E H Layne hosted a Saturday luncheon for her daughter Mrs Henry Pratt of El Paso. Sweet peas and ferns decorated the table with corsage favors. Guests included Mines R A Stewart Ray Magmie Ray Howard R E McDonald J H Rutherford A D McReynolds N S Holland Breckenridge A Blackwell W V Keith R M Kinard R B Bryant and others. Games of 84 followed.
A popular Summer bridge gathering hosted by Mrs. C. G. Inglish drew many guests including Mrs. Inglish and Mrs. W. P. Donald. Tables boasted baskets of Summer flowers, pink and blue prize wrapping, and rose and blue glass prizes for high scorers. Prizes went to Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Drummond, and Miss Coote, with guest prizes for Mrs Tarpley and others. A luncheon featuring golden glow salad and iced tea accompanied conversations among local social figures.
The Guild and auxiliary women completed a six month study on Africa led by Rev. Percy W. Jones. Afterward a social at Mrs. Marjorie Bailey’s home featured pecans, sandwiches, tea, and devils food cake with cream and cherries for twelve guests.
This week the Guild met at the home of Mrs. Percy W. Jones. The usual devotional service opened the meeting and a lengthy business session followed. Cake and charlotte russe with strawberries were served to Mesdames Arthur Reed, Marjorie Bailey, W. V. Parr, E. V. Hardwick, J. R. Sledge and the hostess.
The Loyalty Class of junior girls met Saturday afternoon at Patsy Kinard's home for a business and social session. Theresa White led the devotional service and Margaret Helen Miller told a story before the group wrapped up the meeting with a brief discussion.
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