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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

5

Stamford area social notices span visits and family events

Mrs. Ted Tholeken and Mrs. Vincent Roach host alumni gathering. Families travel from Stamford to visit relatives in Weath erford Moran Post and Houston. New baby Jo Rita born to Mr. and Mrs. H. V. McElreath at Stamford Sanitarium. Local educators and club members attend events in Stamford and nearby towns.

Ted Tholeken Vincent Roach The Stamford School of Nursing Roach Jo Rita H. V Preacher) McElreath Stamford Sanitarium

Health Talks Warn of Summer Complaint Dangers

Health notes stress that summer illness from spoiled foods is serious. Ptomaine poisoning is food infection from bacteria, worsened by heat. Safeguards include refrigeration, thorough cooking, strict cleanliness by handlers, and fly control to keep pastries and foods wholesome.

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Rev Almon Norris Leads Church Additions After Fort Worth Convention

Rev Almon Norris filled his appointment with four additions to the church over the weekend. Norris attended an evangelistic convention in Fort Worth last week. Numerous local families shared visits and gatherings, including Adcock, Livengood, and Pardue households, with several members traveling to Lubbock, Abilene, Graham, and Albany for visits or delegates to Epworth League.

Almon Norris Mr. Norris Fort Worth Louie Kunestler Rogers Leonard Raymond Adcock Near Paint Creek Midway L. Livengood Bertha Adcock Methodist Church Epworth League Assembly Abilene Mise Floy West Thomas Graham Victor Woodridge H. L. Terrell Alice Hartsfield Haske J. J. West Bob Posey Grandma” Cobb Cobb D. L. Adcock Lamesa Clarence Ketron A. E. Pardue Hamlin Archie Pardue May Pearl Terrell Jack Terrell Suvie Marvin Stanford Stamford Onoon A. W. Stanford Lucian Carnes Peroy Griffin

Illness of J. H. Scott in Mineral Wells Deepens

J. H. Scott, critically ill in a Mineral Wells hospital for two weeks, developed pneumonia on Wednesday afternoon and remains in extremely grave condition. His brother W. W. Scott returned to Mineral Wells, joined by Mrs. Scott and daughter Flo, while other relatives from Carizo Springs Hamilton Lovington New Mexico have visited over the past two weeks.

J. H. Scott Mineral Wells W. W. Scott Scott Flo E. P. McKinney Mills Gathings Carrizo Springs George B. Scott Hamilton Mary H. Stansill Lovington New Mexico

First Baptist W M U Plans Mission Study Royal Service

The W M U of the First Baptist Church will hold a mission study Royal Service program next Monday afternoon. Circles met for Bible study on Monday with members including Mrs. Dick O'Brien, Miss Georgia Thornton, Mrs. L W Sowell, Mrs. Johnny Griggs, Mrs. C O Jones, and Mrs. A L Buster.

First Baptist W. M. U First Baptist Church W. M. VU Elkin Lockett Dick O’brien Anna Heid Georgia Thornton Ruth Ford L. W. Sowell Laura Groner Johnny Griggs Floy Hawkins

Truth About Advertising series feature by Charles B. Roth

The new series Truth About Advertising by Charles B. Roth, a nationally known advertising executive, promises a close study of an intriguing field and aims to be a highly worthwhile feature for readers.

Charles B. Roth

Perspective on John Nance Garner by an old friend

A condensed portrait from News Week editor Raymond Moses depicts Garner as a simple, consistent man who lives true to his nature. The piece praises his honesty, anti deception, and long Congressional service while noting prudence on spending and labor actions.

John Nance Garner News Week Raymond Moses Rooseve Garner Washington Congress of the United States Mr. Gar

Picnic closes Daily Bible School at St. John's Methodist Church

A picnic supper at the swimming pool will close the Daily Vacation Bible School at St. John's Methodist Church. The supper is Friday evening from 5 to 7. An exhibit of school handwork will be shown Sunday evening before the preaching service for public viewing.

Picnic Methodist Church St. John's Methodist Church

Iron Lung Fund Abandoned After Shortfall

Donations to the Iron Lung fund are being returned as the target to buy a respirator for Stamford was not reached. In letters to donors Mrs. F. W. Peckham and Mrs. W. P. McDonald thanked supporters and expressed regret at not securing enough funds to purchase the lung.

Iron Lung Fund Stamford Mra F. W. Peckham W. P. McDonald

Eastern Star Members Attend School in Sweetwater

Stamford members of the Order of the Eastern Star attended the School of Instruction in Sweetwater led by W T Phillips and others. The Ellen Smith Circle of St Johns Methodist Church met to discuss The Church Takes Root in India and plan goals for the year. The text notes a Texas fish bridge safety law restricting fishing from road bridges and states several hundred people were hurt or killed last year by such fishing practices.

Stamford Order of the Eastern Star Sweetwater School of Instruction Mr. and Mra W. T. Phillips Mines FB. R. Pace 8. K. Meadow Lueders Opal Yeaver C. R. Taylor C. W. Wright Misses May Massey Lou Willems Gladys Davis Ellen Smith St. John's Methodist Church India Northwest Texas Billy Bryant Angiers Texas State High Department

Junior Chamber of Commerce Meets Monday Night

Jaycees call meeting at city hall Monday night at 7 oclock. Charles Markham president invites strong attendance to discuss advertising the Texas Cowboy Reunion and other matters.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Charles Markham Jaycees Markham Sand

Cottonseed Crushers Meet in HoustonAnnual Convention

M Francis vice president and general manager of the Rule-rday ton Cotton Oi Company and Mr I Britain sales manager attended the 45th annual Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association convention in Houston on Monday and Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mr Francis and daughter Ruth and Mrs Britain.

M. Francis Rule-rdayton Cotton Oi Company Britain Texas Cottonseed Crushers’ Association Houston Francis Ruth

Terraces Save Water Across California Creek Farm Project

J. R. Adame of the Farm Security Administration and Soil Conservation Service reports terrace systems in the California Creek Watershed Project conserved nearly enough water during recent rain to cover their costs. His farm lies midway between Stamford and Haskell on Highway 277. A penetration test followed.

J. R. Adame Farm Security Administration Soil Conservation Service California Creek J. Adam Miday Butween Stamford Haskell Highway 277

Terraced irrigation system described with water depths and protections

Adams describes a 4.9 mile terrace system with a safety outlet and sorghum strip protection. Water depth reaches 46 inches in spread area while adjoining fields show 12 to 18 inches. A three acre foot stock tank and contour furrowed pasture sections support livestock and temporary grazing with planned crop rotation.

Adams Sudan Adame Enid

Kight Family Attending Southwestern Life Convention

Mr and Mrs C W Kight and daughter Mrs Paul Jones of Athens and Mrs W K Millcreft will travel Tuesday to Colorado Springs for the Southwestern Life Insurance Co annual convention. Mr Kight earned the paid trip through his work and has earned a similar trip in 12 of 14 years with the company. They will stay at the Broadmoor Hotel and return in about 10 days.

C. W. Kight Wey Paul Jones Athens Mra. Hi W. K Millcreft Colorado Springs Cole Me. Kight Southwestern Life Insurance Company Kight Kights Broadmoor

Wall Pave and Canvas At C D Shamburger Lumber Co

Wall paving and canvas work advertised by C D Shamburger Lumber Co. details not fully readable but indicates services offered at the lumber company location.

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe

When Child First Asks About Money

A Texas A and M Extension Service specialist urges giving children an allowance from a young age, even if only a few cents weekly. Start with pennies, teach saving for a purpose, and gradually increase as the child grows.

Texas A. and M. College Extension Service Eays Mies Hale Misa Hale

Dr Nicholson Studies Big King Snake in Bastrop Area

A Texas observer reports a King snake near Bastrop swallowing a large prey. Dr A J Nicholson game department manager Region 4 observed the event and noted interest in the reptile’s feeding behavior from a scientific standpoint.

Texas A. J. Nicholson Game Department Region 4 Bastrop

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