Correspondents Meet of The American Rural Press
A Saturday afternoon meeting at The American office brought together rural correspondents. J D Rambo demonstrated picture casting, C O Miller explained typesetting, and editor Cleburne Huston praised the group. Miss Essie Mae Sorrell read humorously. Victrola music and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
J. D. Rambo
C. O. Miller
Cleburne Huston
Essie Mae Sorrell
Rust
Jyles
Huston
Essie Mae ‘Sorrell
New Hope
Edna Moore
Spring Creek
Ruth Davis
Vernon
Josephine Turley
Avoca
Ruthie Hanson
Plain View
Lena Boedeker
Bunker Hill
Dollie Groom
Nugent
Virgie McIntyre
Ollie Burke
New Light
J.D. Rambo
County Missionary Society To Meet
The Jones County Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold an all day meeting here on June 20. A program featuring special music and a Sunbeam Band presentation under the direction of Mrs. C. Stuckey is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Missionary 5 Society of the Baptist Church
Sunbeam Band
C. Stuckey
Baptist W M U Meeting Set For Next Monday Afternoon
Baptist W M U convenes Monday afternoon with Circle A in charge. A program by Mrs Stuckey and her Sun Beam Band is among the featured items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ww. M. U
Circle A
Bie. Stuckey
Sun Beam Band
Fire destroys Avoca Service Station in Friday blaze
A fire at the Avoca Service Station destroyed the building last Friday afternoon. The blaze started from an oil stove explosion used in the barber shop at the rear. The structure belonged to Mrs. Joe Humphrey and J.C. Wilflame but was leased by the Texas Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Joe Humphrey
J.C. Wilflame
Texas Company
New Partner In Service Station Changes at Quality Service Station
Hugh Weldon has acquired an interest in the Quality Service Station at Webb Street and McHarg Avenue. He partners with L. Fuqua who has led the station. Fuqua reports good business. Local family notices: Bennetts and Northcuts called to Dublin for Mrs. Robertson’s illness. Blanch McLaury of Aspermont visited Mrs. Robertson in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Weldon
Webb Street
McHarg Avenue
L. Fuqua
Fuqua
M. Robertson
Blanch McLaury of
Aspermont
J. H. Robertson
Swenson Office to Move for New Swenson Building
Workmen start today removing the Swenson Land and Cattle Company townsite office on East McHarg avenue to a lot on West Moran street. A two part building 50 by 150 feet will rise at the northeast square corner, with 50 by 100 feet for rent and 50 by 50 feet for company offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hstoric
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
East McHarg Avenue
West Moran
Swensons
McHarg Avenue
Swenson
Fort Worth Guests Entertained by Stamford Clubs
About 35 members of the Fort Worth Manufacturers and Wholesalers Association visited Stamford last Thursday. The banquet at the Stamford Inn and subsequent Country Club dance drew roughly 100 participants. The Exchange Club arranged the program with Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce aid, featuring master of ceremonies Reece Pratt and speakers A C Easterling C B McCauthy Homer Wade W L Feely and Ralph Henderson. The event included songs by W P McDonald and orchestra music by the Exchange Club Orchestra. Harrison's Texans provided further entertainment at the Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Manufacturers and Wholesalers Association
Stamford
Stamford Inn
Country Club
Exchange Club
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Reece Pratt
A. C. Easterling
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
C. B. McCauthy
B. B. Buckeridge
Homer D. Wade
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Feely
Eskotax
Ralph Henderson
Ft Worth Press
W. P. McDonald
Death of David M. Ruff on Haskell Street
David M. Ruff died at his home on Haskell street last Thursday. He was born in Alabama on March 1, 1850. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. Young. Interment followed in Highland Cemetery with Barrrow Furniture and Undertaking Company in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Ruff
Haskell Street
Mr. Ruff
Alabama
Mr. Young
Highland Cemetery
Barrrow Furniture and Undertaking Company
Belle Northcutt
Or. Northcutt
South Haskell Street
Mere Northcut
W. C. Moffett
Barrow Furniture and Undertaking Company
Stamford Woodmen Circle Drill Team Arrives in Los Angeles
The Stamford Woodmen Circle Drill Team reached Los Angeles California Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, confirmed by a telegram to C T Dodson from Mrs Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Woodmen
Los Angeles
Calif
C. T. Dodson
Invitation Golf Meet Planned for Stamford June Last
Plans are set for an invitation golf tournament at Stamford Country Club on June 27 28 and 29 Burt King chairs the sports committee He will invite smaller towns in the territory twelve to fifteen prizes are offered If successful a larger follow up event may include Abilene area clubs Stamford Golf Club Spur Anson Haskell Munday Goree Seymour Rule Albany will be invited Members pay a 150 registration fee to participate with all invited clubs eligible to join
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Country Club
Burt King
King
Abilene
Stamford Golf Club
Spur
Anson
Haskell
Munday
Goree
Seymour
Rule
Albany
Mrs Rye Hosts Society Party South of Stamford
Mrs J W Rye entertained Thursday afternoon with a friendship quilt for Mrs W G Henderson and sympathy gifts for Mrs Latham after a home fire. Delicacies and cake were served to a long list of attendees including Mines W E Fairless F C Keene Bob House W G Ashley John Ashley W D Black H C Halbert J W McClellan Hugh Gafford L E Million Geo White C H Stanley L L Loop H Parnell Levi Daniels W G Henderson and W J Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rye
Stamford
W. G. Henderson
Latham
W. E Fairless
F. C. Keene
Bob House
W G. Ashley
John Ashley
W. D. Black
H. C. Halbert
J. W. McClellan
Hugh Gafford
L. E. Million
Geo. White
C.H. Stanley
L. L. Loop
H. Parnell
Levi Daniels
W. J. Glenn
Mrs Hendrickson Hosts Stamford Returnee Perry Lee Smith
Miss Perry Lee Smith returned to Stamford to make her home. An all day party at the new home of Miss Mary Margaret Hendrickson and Mrs. Burt King featured luncheon and bridge games with guests from school days, including Rebecca Harlan, Margaret Lyles, Edna Erwin and Mrs. Floyd Lindsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Hendrickson
Burt King
Perry Lee Smith
Stamford
Rebecca Harlan
Margaret Lyles
Edna Erwin
Floyd Lindsey
Policeman Estes Captures Robber Gang Member
Officer Estes surprised a gang during a nighttime robbery at Radford Grocery Company, wounding and capturing one man named Jack Smith. Two robbers escaped inside the building, with a sixth possible accomplice in a getaway car. The stock loss was limited to two cases of cigarettes worth 128 dollars. the total expected loss exceeded 1200 dollars. Smith, from Oklahoma, was treated for a leg wound and confined in the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bates
Radford
Jack Smith
Estes
Smith
R. EK. McDonald
G. Ge Flournoy
Oklahoma
Borger
Texas Panhandle
N. H. Bickley
Jolly Twelve Club entertained by Mr and Mrs Larche
Mr and Mrs Leslie Larche hosted the Jolly Twelve Club at their East Campbell street home last Friday. After games of 42 guests enjoyed a dainty ice course and cake with daisies as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Larche
Jolly Twelve Club
East Campbell Street
F. M. Locke
C. L. Mayes
Cleburne Huston
W. W. Scott
R. C. Thomas
C. G. Lewis
Library story hours begin with Tuesday session
The first story telling hour at the library occurred Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. S. Russell will lead weekly sessions each Tuesday and Friday from 4 40 to 5 30 p m inviting all children aged five to ten to attend these entertaining and profitable hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Miss Pauline Bunkley Hosts Abilene Niece Party
Thursday afternoon Miss Pauline Bunkley hosted a children's party honoring her nieces Nancy Flo and Faye Grissom of Abilene. Guests played games on the lawn and punch, ice cream, and cake were served to Nancy Ruth, Bland Harrison, Sue Inglish, Eula Jane, Billie McDonald, Bob Bryant, Jack Bryant, Margaret Bryant, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Bunkley
Nancy Flo
Faye Grissom
Abilene
Nancy Ruth
Bland Harrison
Sue Inglish
Eula Jane
Billie McDonald
Bob Bryant
Jack
Margaret Bryant
iChas
Warren
Virginia Tay
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting of Southern Presbyterian Church
The Southern Presbyterian ladies auxiliary met Monday afternoon with Mrs McDonald. A special program on church work was led by Mrs Turner. Guests included Mrs Ross Mrs Puckett Mrs Haynie Mr Turner and Mr Morrow. The hostess served oatmeal cookies at season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Presbyterian Church
Mre
EB. McDonald
Andy Turner
Mmes J. W Ross
J. W. Puckett
R. L. Haynie
Morrow
the How Lees
Mrs. E McEahern Visited Sweetwater Last Week
Mrs. E McEahern visited Sweetwater last week in what appears to be a social call noted in local society and gossip columns.
Sentiment Favors County Wide Bonds At Anson Meeting
Unanimous mood favored a county wide road bond election at a joint meeting of road committees from Anson Hamlin and Stamford in Anson county court room. No action taken due to incomplete county representation and rain delaying south county delegates. A temporary group formed and a further meeting with representatives from all sections planned in coming days. County officials present in unofficial capacity included County Judge Owen Thomas and county commissioners. Stamford’s delegation featured A Easterling F M Locke J W Puckett and highway committee members Warren Tayman B P Davenport and K B Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Hamlin
Stamford
Owen Thomas
A. Easterling
Chamber of Commerce
F. M. Locke
J. W. Puckett
Warren B. Tayman
B. P. Davenport
K. B. Bryant
Daily Vacation Bible School planned at Central Church
Central Presbyterian Church will start a Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday June 20. It runs 9 to 11 a.m. in the church basement with Me. and Mr. Fred S. Nowers directing and a strong faculty. The program invites all children aged four to fourteen from the community and promises music, crafts, athletics, Bible study, stories, and missionary tales under competent instruction. Mrs. M. W. Tayman of Sherman and Mrs. BR. J. Gammon with children left for home after a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Fred S. Nowers
Mr. Rogers
Central Church
M. W. Tayman
Sherman
BR. J. Gammon
Waxahachie
W. B. Tayman
Kinard Dies After Months of Illness in Stamford
R M Kinard, longtime Stamford businessman, died at home on North Swenson Avenue Wednesday at 4 o clock after months of illness. Born in Havana Alabama in December 1864 he was 45 last December and came to Stamford 18 years ago. He is survived by his wife three children Mary Jane Patsy Belle and Hobby one sister and several brothers funeral arrangements had not been announced by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. M. Kinard
North Swenson Avenue
Mr. Kinard
Stamford
Havana
Hale County
Alabama
Mary
Anise
Patsy Belle
Hobby
Fourteen Men At Work On Survey For Gas System
A 14 man surveying crew led by engineer A C Yeager began work Wednesday to map and lay the natural gas line from the Throckmorton field to Stamford and surrounding towns. T B Patton and RK Jones prepared city maps, with franchises secured for Hamlin Anson and Haskell. Local officials Mayor Warren D B Tayman City Manager Chas Zug Jr and Chamber secretary Frank M Locke posed with the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Throckmorton
A. C. Yeager
T. E. Patton
O Moore
Woodson
T. B. Patton
Jones
Maine
Hines
Hamlin
Anson
Haskell
Mc Patton
Vas
Stamford State Bank
Warren DB. Tayman
Chas, Zug, Jr
Frank M. Locke
Chamber of Commerce
Wade's Salary Raised to Ten Thousand Annually
Homer D. Wade is reelected West Texas Chamber of Commerce manager with a salary increase from 7500 to 10000 per year. He agrees to the raise through year end if finances justify. Attendance at Cinco meeting described as possibly largest ever despite rain in West Texas. Belle Northcutt, wife of Dr. Northcutt, dies at 48. Funeral by Rev. W. C. Moffett. Barrow Furniture and Undertaking handles arrangements. burial in Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer D. Wade
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Cinco
Wade
Stamford
West Texas Chamber
Crece
West Texas
Weston
J B Garrett Former Stamford Resident Dies in Tucumcari
J B Garrett aged 71, formerly of Stamford, died in Tucumcari New Mexico last Thursday. He moved to New Mexico about six months ago and had lived there since. He is survived by four sons and three daughters with one son residing in Stamford. His wife preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Garrett
Stamford
Tucumcari
N. M
Mr. Garrett
New Mexico
Hee
Wonderful Rain Falls Across Stamford Area Boosting Prospects
A slow rain began Monday and continued through the day across Stamford trade territory. Government gauge at Lyles Store records three quarters of an inch, bringing Stamford total to 3.80 inches in the past two weeks, with rainfall extending over much of Texas and reaching surrounding states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laom
Interva
Stamford
Lyles Keo
Texas
New Mexico
Okhoma
Cleo Oche Yor
San Angelo
Mrs N M Phy Hosts Private Recital for Music Pupils
Mrs N M Phy presented her music pupils in a private Fort Hamilton recital last Thursday at 8 pm. Only pupils and families attended. Theresa White won first honor for exceptional work. program featured piano, harmony and twenty memorized pieces, plus two studies, a sonata, and a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere NM Phy
Fort Hamilton
Mir Theresa White
Mrehy
Holland Returns to Stamford Area for Summer Teaching
Nick Holland, Stamford school superintendent on leave, studied at Columbia University and taught at Texas Tech in the summer. He plans to split time between Stamford and Lubbock this summer to oversee district affairs, with Mrs. Holland visiting relatives in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Stamford School
Coumbia University
New
Lubbock
Texas Technological College
Stamford
New York
Albany
Mrs J M Alexander Hosts Niece Miss Ercie Brown
Mrs J M Alexander welcomed her guest and niece Miss Ercie Brown to her home in Cleburne for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Alexander
Ercie Brown
Cleburne
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Missionary Society
Baptist W. M. U
H. F. Bennett
Keith
J. W. Northcut
C. R. Carson
Dublin
Moran Street
Ft. Worth
Mrs. Rye
Miss Smith
Mary Alice Abbott
Lillian Yates
Joan Robertson
Joe William Astin
Peggy
Ela Bland Elliott
Gordon, Jr
Harry Lee Haynes
Mary Louise McDonald
Nancy Lou Langford
Buster Baker
Elizabeth
Lois Thompson
Marjere
Virginia Fuller
Robert Francis Culbreath
Virginia Dial
C. E
Jack Hunkley
Mary Laswell Ray
Mary Charlotte Larche
Leo Rose Moffett
Ho G. Andrews
Cecil Gray
Children’s Party
R.M. Kinard
PROM
Mire
Northcutt
J. Fearrett
N. M. Phy
Lustplel
Sartoria
Jessie Claypool
Mra Phy
Taylor
Mary Hear Cale
Sears
Chaminade
Lillia
Terry
Faust
Gounod
Bascwtt
Beet
RH Nisbett
Mowart
Chadwick
Heller
Beethoven
Maney
Jens Claypool
Pease
Bilbeot
Norma Ruth Cole
Bea
Carean
Blarney
Ambrose
Lilla Terry Mine
Agnes Cox Haskell
Dorothy Harlan
Nick Holland
Troch College
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