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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

5

Jacksboro Minister to Preach at First Baptist Church

Rev. Henward East of Jacksboro, Texas, will fill the pulpit at First Baptist Church next Sunday in the absence of Pastor Rev. Sam Morris. Morris is in Paris, Texas, conducting a revival for 1500 to 2000 nightly attendees amid a local beer election fight. East previously supplied the pulpit about two years ago and is described as a brilliant young minister.

Jacksboro First Baptist Henward Batist Sam Morris Mr. Morris Paris Texas Henward East Simmons Brother East

Twenty seven Fourth of July celebrations planned in Texas

Dallas June 18 Twenty seven celebrations will be staged between July 2 and 5 as part of Centennial year events compiled by the state department of information. Rodeo and wild west displays are featured at many sites including Pecos Stamford Multifracias Canadian Bastrop Terrell Ozona Austin Rocksprings Cotulla Lubbock Earle Pass Borger Mathis Clarendon Belton Bowie Kerrville McAllen Cisco Slaton Comfort Bandera Sabinal New Braunfels Galveston Port Lavaca with several events on July 3 and 4.

Dallas Texas State Department of Information Kight Es Pecos Stamford Mplfurrias Canadian Bastrop Terrell Ozona Austin

What Vets Should Know About Bonus Bonds And Cashing

Washington details of the veteran bonus program are explained with Q and A. The mailings begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday June 7 and delivery depends on location. Thousands of registered parcels reach veterans in large cities Monday evening. those in areas around federal reserve cities may wait until Monday morning or later in the week for delivery.

Washington Treasury Post Office Departments Federal Reserve Banks

Judge Lindsey Serves On Roosevelt Reception Committee in Texas

Anson Texas June 10 J F Lindsey recounts serving on the reception committee for President Theodore Roosevelt during his Texas visit. A 40,000 strong crowd welcomed the president at Cotton Bowl Stadium as Louisiana lawmakers convened on the platform and urged Republicans to join Democrats in backing Roosevelt for a second term.

Anson Texas Itso Cleburne Husvion Stamford Dir Wallas United States Crompty Novusevell Unisrad Cotton Bowl Stadium Louisiana Cleveland Roosevelt Union J. F. Lindsey

Monzingo and Miss Evelyn Allen Wed in Houston

Bob Monzingo son of Mr and Mrs E B Monzingo of Stamford and Miss Evelyn Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Allen of Houston wed in Houston at 2 15 oclock Monday. They spent a few days in Galveston then will settle in Stamford to make their home.

Bob Monzingo E. B. Monzingo Stamford Evelyn E. J. Allen Houston Galveston

Hanson couple returns from weeklong Texas trip

Mr and Mrs G E Hanson report a seven day vacation through San Antonio Austin Waco Dallas Fort Worth and Lubbock. They say they drove over 1500 miles and did not see crops anywhere near as good as those in Jones county. Hank resumes duties as manager at Piggly Wiggly this week.

G. E. Hanson San Antonio Austin Waco Dallas Fort Worth Lubbock Howard Davis Hanson Jones County Hank Piggly Wiggly Store

Stam ford Visitors Share Local Calls

Etta Roebuck and Mrs Bill Bingnee of Aspermont visited Stam ford. Miss Roebuck called on Mrs R H Dobyns and Miss Daisy Floyd. Mrs Bingham visited Mrs Barra more Bounds.

Ata Etta Roebuck Bill Bingnee Aspermont Stamford Miss Roebuck R. H. Dobyns Daisy Floyd Bingham Barramore Bounds

Pylant Makes Early Week Trip to Houston

A. D. Pylant traveled to Houston at the start of the week for unspecified business. The trip occurred during the first days of the week, with no further details on purpose or outcomes.

A. D. Pylant Houston

Spinach iron study prompts menu rethink in Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin scientists report only about 25 percent of spinach iron is usable by the body. Meat iron proves more available with roughly half usable in beef, liver, and heart. oysters fall under 25 percent. Soybeans show 60 percent availability while alfalfa and blood rise at 25 percent. A new chemical method streamlined these findings for farmers and nutritionists.

Madison Wis Junior Popeye the Sailor University of Wisconsin Wisconsin

Bank Crooks Prefer Members Say American Hankera Association

The American Hankera Association reports that non member banks suffer twice the rate of burglaries and holdups as member banks. Members display a sign claiming protection by the association's detectives who report 160 to 400 crooks annually, detainer warrants follow criminals across places.

American Hankera Association U Organization

Registered letters for veterans' bonus require veteran's personal sign

Questions and answers outline that only the veteran can sign for registered letters. The letters contain bonds totaling the bonus and a treasury check for any excess under fifty dollars plus a circular with instructions. The check can be cashed like any other check. The source asks how to handle veterans who work daytime and cannot meet the mailman.

Treasury

Special after hours mail delivery practice at postoffices

Post offices in large cities arrange after six p m deliveries. If the veteran is not at home the mailman returns the parcel to the post office. The veteran can request redelivery or pick up with proper identification at the general delivery window.

How to cash veterans bonds and interest options

The veteran may keep or cash bonds, or cash part and hold rest. If held a year or more, bonds earn 3 percent interest until 1945. They can be cashed anytime before 1945, with interest only if held over a year. Cashing at a post office requires presentation to an official or certification by a known person. Bonds should not be signed before going to the post office.

American Legion Veterans Organization

Bonds Redemption for Veterans Explained

The veteran receives a receipt for bonds and a check is mailed within days. Banks may certify bonds, but they must go to the Treasury in Washington first. The veteran or his bank can send bonds, and to answers contact the postmaster or veterans organizations.

Treasury Department Treasury

Cecil Margaret King Marries Walter Kitson in Dallas

Cecil Margaret King daughter of Mr and Mrs R M King of Stamford married Walter Kitson of Dallas last Friday in Dallas. Witnesses included Mrs Rush and her husband from Dallas. The bride, a Stamford native and 1984 Stamford High School graduate, will reside in Dallas where Mr Kitson works for a gas company.

Cecil Margaret King R. M. King Stamford Walter Kitson Dallas Mr. Kitson Rush Stamford High School Kitson

Wallpaper and Canvas Tie at C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

A local item notes wallpaper and canvas activities at C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co with a 26 tie likely indicating a seating or match in progress. The brief entry reflects a business or trade note rather than a full event report.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

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