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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
1
Rev. W G Fletcher argues rubber ventures in Malay Straits failed due to human factors, not climate. He notes Americans funded land grabs, cleared jungles, and relied on cheap native labor, while nature and logistics ruined many plantations and left stockholders with heavy losses.
Abilene June 16 Scout encampment grounds at Lueders host seven Baptist associations with a large attendance expected. The event runs July 11 through July 22 on grounds valued at about 25000 dollars. The tabernacle is touted as the state's largest encampment facility. Private cottages and free sites are offered, meals priced at 15 dollars per family for 11 days or 5 dollars per person with 4.50 for each additional member. State workers include Mrs J E Leigh Andrew Allen and Miss Grace Conn. Car registration is 1 dollar and advance registrations may be sent to Mrs J E Burnam Simmons University Abilene Texas.
Pioneer Texas cowboys who once ruled the saddle will reunite in Stamford for the Texas Cowboy Reunion July 4 5 and 6 as guests of the main event. About 600 pioneers and prospective members receive invitations from Col R L Penick. A calf roping contest for cowboys over 55 offers a 150 saddle prize along with honors for the most typical cowboys.
C D Shamburger visits his Texas and Oklahoma lumber network as the store in town undergoes repainting of offices warehouses and sheds. new warehouse space and extended sheds protect stocks. a vigorous merchandising and advertising system boosts business while lower prices attract farmers. local manager C G Lewis notes increased demand and hires new workers as city homes are repainted.
About 75 cattlemen near Sweetwater formed the Sweetwater Chuck Wagon after a chuck wagon dinner. They pledged to preserve old cow outfit traditions and aid younger cattlemen, with officers named and a wagon and gear donated. The group plans Spring and Fall roundups and will send their wagon to Stamford’s Texas Cowboy Reunion next month.
D. Hassen was elected noble grand of the Stamford Odd Fellows lodge at the regular meeting Tuesday night. He will succeed Warren B. Tayman whose term expires July 1. Rev. M. B. Harris was elected vice grand, the office held by Mr. Hassen during the past six months. Installation set for the first lodge meeting in July.
W. W. Kennedy, operator of a boiler repair shop on East Rotan Street, suffered severe facial and eye burns last Friday afternoon when carbide gas in a filling station tank ignited after a nearby match was struck. Kennedy, being treated in Fort Worth by an eye specialist, is expected to retain some sight in both eyes though one may be weakened. The accident occurred at G. C. Carothers filling station at the corner of North Swenson and East Moran as Kennedy prepared to take over the station, filling the generator with water from a hose. John Dickinson stood nearby when he was asked to strike a match to see into the tank. Water and fire blew into Kennedy’s face, with the water likely reducing the blast impact. He is expected to remain in Fort Worth about two more weeks.
Miss Isabelle Fletcher daughter of Rev and Mrs W G Fletcher left for New York City to spend 14 months studying for her masters in social service work with a focus on reconstructing the life of the mal adjusted child She arrived from California where she taught for nine months and cut her visit to her parents to 24 hours to reach the course opening.
Sweetwater appeals to farmers to donate surplus vegetables and fruits for needy families. An eight acre farm will be used to grow produce for needy families to can, with meat added for fall distribution. A clearing house in the Board of City Development offices coordinates can donations on a 50 50 basis, deliveries to relief agencies this winter.
Fires starting in clothes closets or when occupants are away will be investigated rigorously. The state insurance commission informed Fire Marshal C. L. Meeker that all fires in vacant houses will also be probed vigorously.
B Yates Drug Store relocated this week into the former C E Stone Company building after remodeling. Orville Shuetz and Gordon Fetter of Port Isabel Texas plan to travel from home to the Democratic convention in Chicago by donkey.
Final inspection for Stamford Yard and Garden Contest is set for July 8 with rain contingency. Judges from Anson Hamlin and Lueders will repeat their May tour duties as 43 yards compete for 18 cash and merchandise prizes totaling 61 dollars.
Concrete work on the Sagerton highway starts next week with the L. E. Whitham Co. as contractors. A large crew is setting up paving plants and initial payroll for the first two weeks is about $5,000. Offices for the firm are in the Sagerton bank building.
The Stamford Rotary Club will hold a chuck wagon dinner at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds on Tuesday July 5 replacing the usual Inn luncheon. R E McDonald chaired the favorable report on the meal with plans for bronco busting wild cow milking steer riding and a junior stunt by local members.
A meeting for boys aged 12 and up will be held at Harmon Park next Tuesday at 7 p.m. to enlist members for three new Stamford Scout troops. The American Legion sponsors one troop with W. B. Steadman as scoutmaster, the Exchange Club sponsors another with Fred Ross, and the Rotary Club sponsors the third with Buster Upshaw.
A daily vacation Bible school for Stamford youths begins Monday June 20 at St John’s Methodist Church. Mrs Fletcher directs the program with sessions each weekday at 9 am in the church auditorium and basement classrooms. Experienced instructors lead each department and certificates will be issued on completion.
Starting next Monday Stamford retail groceries will close at 6 30 each weekday evening except Saturday when stores stay open late as before. The change applies to all Stamford grocery retailers renewing evening hours.
Dave Prewit of Prewit Garage Firestone dealer announced tire prices will stay at historic lows until midnight June 20 when a 10 to 15 percent excise tax on tires and tubes takes effect. He noted the new billion dollar revenue bill will raise many retail prices and urged buyers to save by purchasing now.
The Liberty Home Demonstration Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Morgan Williams on June 23 at 2 o'clock. All members are urged to attend and visitors are invited.
First wheat of the 1932 harvest arrives in Stamford as rains delay ripening. Receipts total 6,000 bushels at 31 cents No. 1, with some lots selling at 32 and 33-80 cents. Nearby Sagerton to Stamford area threshing accelerates as 100,000 bushels are expected sold. combines and shocks used to cope with early harvest. Oats bring 10 to 11 cents with little sale.
The Home Demonstration Clubs of New Hone Liberty Pleasant Valley and Stamford met on Thursday June 9. Mrs S S Russell chaired the session with two songs the pledge and a prayer. Miss Sue Bonner announced a new loanable pressure cooker and sealer from the commissioners court and gave canning and pickling instructions.
The Stamford Band will perform at a Home Demonstration Club of Avoca picnic on Saturday night June 18. Avoca residents will present a home talent program and candidates may speak. Hamburgers and refreshments will be sold to fund canning equipment for the club. The picnic sits across from the Avoca churches.
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