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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
2
Stamford enjoys robust business activity as residents spend like last year. oil development, government farm payments, and increased farming output are cited as drivers. the writer adds that active local merchants also spur trade by promoting a welcoming, economical shopping environment. cautions against long term one person leadership in associations and clubs.
Presbyterian Circle No 2 met with Mrs. Oliver Crump last week. Mrs. L M York chaired the meeting and discussed summer plans. Mrs R Ricks led program on the Book of Kings of Solomon. Guests included Mesdames Jewett White Annie Blankenbeckler J M McDonald Perry Smith Dick Rowland R Ricks L A Furth and W F Rogan.
In 1806 Zapotec village life frames a tale of Benito Juarez and the Mexican struggle. Napoleon III backs a royal solution as Empress Eugenie advocates a monarch for Mexico. Maximilian emerges as a planned ruler while Juarez seeks land reform and resistance to foreign occupation.
Bricksdahl Services and Sunday School were held at Bethel Lutheran church with Winifred Stenholm in charge and delivering sermons in Rev Haterius absence. Mrs Alfred Shurley played piano. Okey Richards led Sunday school. Several members attended a birthday observance at Mr and Mrs Soderberg home.
On Miramar the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian contemplates painting sea and sky as Senor Montares, supporting Napoleon, formally asks him to accept the Crown of Mexico. Carlota fears the dawning imperial fate while Benito Juarez Senate rejects any dictatorship and vows to defend the Republic.
A series of social events are described with numerous residents from Corinth and surrounding areas. June gatherings include quoist and Richards families visiting, river parties at Swenson farm with many attendees, and dinner hosts like Henry Peterson and Alfred Shurley entertaining guests. Also noted are trips by Frank Youngquist to visit Denver relatives.
The article lists numerous family visits and helpers in Stamford area towns. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Youngquist with relatives in Lockney and Austin, Dan Carlson and family from San Antonio visiting relatives, and several local residents aiding farms. It mentions Er nest Seth, Dereka Fuqua, Bliss Cavender, Ray Cavender, and others visiting or staying with relatives, plus travel to New Sweden, Dallas, and Brownwood for errands and harvesting. Local staff changes and illness are noted, with church and school gatherings announced for Thursday nights and Sunday services upcoming.
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