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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
2
A Dallas observer commends the Centennial Exposition for its beauty and efficiency. He notes fair prices, smooth handling of large crowds for the Presidents visit and school children day, and concludes Dallas outshines Chicago on some features while Texas pride grows.
A Dallas crowd welcomed President Roosevelt at the Cotton Bowl while Fort Worth offered security. a Dallas woman quipped that harm to the President in Dallas would be tragic but not preventable if something happened in Fort Worth.
The Louisiana Legislature traveled to Texas in a delegation to cultivate ties with President Roosevelt and repair damage attributed to Huey Long’s influence in the state.
Col W T Johnson hosts rodeo at Centennial Exposition and excitement grows as the Cowboy Reunion plans a Dallas stop in August. Union painters protest Centennial entrances while exhibits continue. A Federal exhibit shows $10,000 bills not in circulation and a Telephone exhibit demonstrates self-audio fantasies.
The Luther League gathered Tuesday evening at the local church for its monthly meeting chaired by Bertil Youngquist in Rev. Hugo B. Haterius’s absence. The program featured readings by Milton Tulien Haterius and John Edward Youngquist, with vocal solos by Winifred Stenholm Mildred Rosene and Hugo Birger Haterius, accompanied by Mrs. Haterius. A social with coffee and cake followed, hosted by the Ekenstams and Ekdahls.
Local notes list neighbors and visitors including Buddy Rosenquist Johnnie Oman and Rev Hugo B Haterius at the Augustana Synod convention in St Peter MN. Miss Irene Olson ill at Stamford Sanitarium, later improved. Lutheran Week June 21 27 includes Rev Haterius speaking at Dallas Centennial programs.
Sunday events at the Baptist church drew large crowds as Rev. J. H. Skiles of Stamford preached both services. A local wedding joined Miss Annie Rush and J. W. Gambill with Rev. Skiles officiating. The couple plan to live in Plainview after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Rush motor to Wink on Sunday and stay there while he is employed there. Walter Appling conducted business in Anson on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lester Baize and sons Reed and Don and Mrs Thad Hoote left for Dallas to attend the Centennial Exposition. Miss Lila Lee Gardner visited Miss June Bunkley in Post.
Rockdale residents host relatives visiting for oil work and family visits. A creekside picnic brings together many neighbors and kin from Cisco, Haskell, Stamford, Berryhill, Ranger, and nearby communities. Mrs. Ethel Wright’s children and numerous families share news as social ties remain strong.
Miss Maye Belle Buffington received word that her brother Leonard Buffington died in a Dallas hospital Wednesday morning from a stroke of paralysis.
Personal M. D. Smith returns to work in Dallas after a tonsillar operation. His wife and daughter Miss Grace Katharine accompany him for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Douthit plan a Mexico trip lasting several weeks. L. W. Johnson and son Jon Marc travel to Portland for the National Education Association, away about a month. Pauline Thompson and Martha Louise McClellan visit the home of Mr and Mrs Bin of Big Spring.
Johnny Lyon resumes duties at the Snyder based Bryant-Link store continuing with the same firm in town. Misses Inez Inglish and Helen Brandt of Dallas visit the G. L. Inglish home this week and plan a further stop in Sweetwater with Brandt family. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Stacener move to Stamford from Abilene. he serves as assistant superintendent for the Abilene district of the American Life Insurance Company with ongoing supervision of the territory.
Miss Margaret Bryant of Dallas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Bryant, visited Miss Margaret Boston at Stamford with other friends last [month].
Margaret McGregor, a student who attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene last year, has returned home to spend the summer with her family.
A man who had been quite ill last week is slightly improved, with his condition described as better but not fully recovered. No further details of diagnosis or treatment are provided.
St Johns Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 15 am with a new summer hour. Morning Worship at 10 45 am features a sermon In the Sight of Jesus Christ. Evening service at 8 00 pm includes a Vacation Bible School program. Mrs Earl Keese and son Stanley travel to Roby Friday to visit Mrs Keese's parents Mr J and Mrs W D Beauchamp. Mrs Miss Felecia Seigel of Fort Keese's sister Mrs Boyd Wilson ...
Worth visits her cousin Miss Bernice Rosenwasser and other relatives during her trip.
Miss Attlee Wells of Vernon visits relatives in town. Mr and Mrs Dick Carson visit relatives in Aspermont Sunday. Mrs W D Kight hosted her sister Mrs J R Jackson of Dallas en route home after California and a daughter's illness. Glen Harris, grandson of Mrs W D Kight, named for a Centennial position at Pecos after being selected for special work this summer at A and M College.
Miss Roberta Ely of Snyder visits Miss Helen Miller. Mrs Curtis McElhaney returns to Fort Worth after weeks with her mother Mrs Reta Culbreath and other relatives. She is accompanied by her sister Miss Robert Frances Culbreath and Misses Beth Sadler and Patsy Kinard who will stay two weeks.
M. B. Harris was summoned to Houston Monday due to his father's critical illness. His father died Tuesday afternoon and funeral services were held Wednesday.
Rev. W. H. Martin of St. Luke's Episcopal Church will be at Midland church Sunday morning. Rev. P. W. Hendell, minister of Midland church, has gone to Atlantic City for the Rotary International convention.
University of Oklahoma student Douglas Baker arrives home for the summer break, halting studies briefly while plans for the season are made.
Miss Joan Wright of Dover England was fined 150 dollars for smuggling 150 dollars for impertinence to customs guards and 150 dollars for lying to the court.
Dr. George E. Pryor Jr. arrived Monday from Nashville where he earned his M D degree last week at Vanderbilt University. His aunt Mrs. F W Gold of Nashville accompanied him to Stamford and will visit his sister Mrs. George Pryor and Mr. Pryor. Mrs. A C Cooper and Mrs. Ben Ray spent last weekend in Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Strauss and their son Teddie left Monday for several days in Fort Worth and Dallas.
A compact note urges advertisers to place ads in The American, highlighting visibility and value for local businesses.
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