West Texas Railroads Shape Plains Growth in 1920s Outlook
The Burlington System plans Fort Worth to Stamford and Stamford Spur to Plainview, with rights to extend toward the Plains. Col Powell probes Fort Worth to New Mexico, awaiting Interstate Commerce action. Santa Fe eyes Tulsa to Silverton and Seymour routes, while Stamford anticipates construction under Burlington to become West Texas’ rail hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Stamford
Burlington
Wichita Valley
Stamford & Northwestern
Fort Worth
Plainview
Col. Powell
Seymour
Tulsa
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stamford & Northeastern
Swenson
Interstate Commission
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Sweetwater
Silverton
Briscoe
Benjamin
Powell
Plains
Kiasville
City
Fort Worth Plains
Great Plains
Building activity heats up in town with multiple projects
C L Rogers plans an immediate addition adjoining his hardware store using existing walls and a cement floor with a metal ceiling. The Pennington garage on East Hamilton rises, Heath Duplex awaits painters, Astin block bids are requested, Grubbs Produce builds on South Wetherbee with brick and hollow tile and modern perishables handling. R L Howard of Abilene holds the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Rogers
Pennington
East Hamilton
Astin
Grubbs Produce Company
South Wetherbee
Katy
R. L. Howard
Abilene
Judge Bruce Bryant Seeks Reappointment Amid Election Battle
Judge Bruce Bryant recounts his background from Gray son County to Whitesboro and Anson. He explains appointment to serve until the next general election and recounts opposition by Mr Pope who plans to run for the unexpired term, affecting the July primary.
Cemetery Highway Repair Under Local Supervision
The cemetery road built last year by Stamford citizens with Chamber of Commerce Ro Club and Music Club funds at about 8000 is being repaired under J. D. Shackelford and M. D. Smith. Holes are filled and resurfaced to improve heavy traffic conditions. Funding comes from remaining donations plus 150 from the committee. efforts to have state highway department take over require county cooperation. Also noted: F L Gray and son Ed. B W Gay and son B B plan a bullfight trip to Old Mexico escaping U S jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Ro Club
Music Club
J. D. Shackelford
M. D. Smith
Dia
Sagerton
Haskell
Jones
State Highway Department
Old Mexico
F. L. Gray
Ku Klux Initiate New Members in Pasture
Local Klansmen met in regular session and voted to hold summer gatherings outside in a pasture north of Highland Cemetery on the Haskell road. An electric cross will be lit and guarded by mounted patrols. Stamford members were signed up for a Wichita Falls parade and barbecue with a special train from Abilene at a single fare for round trip.
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Lodge
Klavern
Highland Cemetery
Haskell Road
Armes
Fort Worth
Stamford
Wichita Falls
Abiler
Sunday School Day at St. John’s observes The Road to the King
Sunday at eleven o'clock next Sunday morning the Method church will host a Sunday School Day program titled The Road to the King. The 17 committee in charge have volunteered time and efforts for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Judge Bruce Bryant Visits Hask For District Judge Bid
Judge Bruce Bryant of Anson, currently filling the term after Judge Chapman joined the Supreme Court bench, traveled to Hask to meet locals and seek support for his election bid. The district judge term will run for the remainder of the term, about two years, with attendees praising his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Bryant
Hask
Anson
Chapman
Supreme Court
Anson Sa
Bryant
Local Pioneer Recounts Fort Griffin History
J. J. Maxwell recalled visiting the area over fifty years ago and living at Fort Griffin in Shackelford County before the fort existed. It was once called Candler's Colony and stood before the fort was built in 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Maxwell
Fort Griffin
Shackelford County
Candler
Candidacy Statement Appeals to Fair Play and Justice
A political candidate from a district explains why opponents should not misrepresent him and asks supporters to believe in his honesty and fairness. He appeals to voters in the home district and urges continued confidence in orderly, just processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Free Press
Throckmorton Herald
Ren
Old Fiddlers Contest A Howling Success
The Alcove Theatre hosted a fiddlers contest with ten entrants and a $50 fiddle prize. Joe Roberts of Avoca won by popular vote as Baby Ruth danced and a Avoca violinist performed. manager King praised attendance and plans more fiddle events this fall with varied prizes.
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Alcove Heatre
Unford
Joe Roberts
Avoca
Baby Ruth
King
Mrs. Lula Belle Garrett Dies in Tucumcari at 64
Mrs. Lula Belle Garrett of Stamford died of stomach cancer at her daughter’s home in Tucumcari New Mexico on June 12. Survived by husband J B Garrett and seven children all present at funeral from First Baptist Tucumcari, interment in Tucumcari Cemetery.
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J. B. Garrett
Lula Belle Garrett
Stamford
Ucumenii
New Mexico
First Baptist
Garrett
The
Baptist Church
Husband
West
Tucameari
Portales
Hale Center
Texas
Stamford Couple Marries in Intimate Home Ceremony
Miss Vised Sun I Eien and Mr. Oo T. Wallace wed at the bride’s parents home in Stamford with only family and friends present. The Rev. J H Edmonds officiated as the couple, both prominent locals, begin a Colorado honeymoon after a two week tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vised Sun I Eien
Oo T. Wallace
E. Z. Harlan
J. H. Edmonds
Hamlin
Gilliam Hosts Visit With Clergy and Kin
Mr and Mrs Rutle Gilliam entertained at their city home at the start of the week Rev C S Cameron her father from Abilene preached at St Johns church Seakae and Mr and Mrs A C Dulaney of Wichita Falls visited. Mrs Dulaney had been with her sister Mrs Gilliam for several days and left with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutle Gilliam
City
C. S. Cameron
Abilene
St. John’s Church
Seakae
A. C. Dulaney
Wichita Falls
Easterlings and Judge Andrews Return From West Texas Trip
Mr and Mrs Claude Easterling and Judge and Mrs W T Andrews returned Monday from a trip to Fort Davis and Alpine. Judge Andrews went for health reasons but high altitude affected him, prompting a quicker return. He arrived home improved and planned a coast stay.
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Claude Easterling
W. T. Andrews
Fort Davis
Alpine
Judge Andrews
Letter Reveals R O Ross Improving in Colorado Health
J W Ross reports his son R O Ross of Plainview, formerly Stamford, now in Pueblo Colorado, has shown health improvement after two weeks. He sustained internal injuries from a mad cow, left his ranch for treatment at Stamford Sanitarium, then traveled to Colorado to rest and recover.
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J. W. Ross
R. O. Ross
Plainview
Stamford
Pueblo
Colorado
R. O
Plains
Stamford Sanitarium
Visit to Rev and Mrs White by relatives at Hamilton Street
Visitors at the Hamilton Street home of Rev and Mrs P M White included Mrs Louis ere and Mrs Eugene Richardson Avoca. Mrs Tom Jones sister of Mrs Richardson. two Plainview sons. and Mr and Mrs Clifton Taylor Avoca. Brother White, next door to son J White, has been in poor health and unable to work in the Methodist ministry for many years. friends hope for regained strength so he can move about more.
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P. M. White
Hamilton Street
Louis Ere
Eugene Richardson
Avoca
Tom Jones
Richardson
Plainview
Clifton Taylor
White
J. White
F. J. McGregor
California
Auto
Phoenix
IL. Williams
North Ferguson Street
Helen
Wallie Fay
Stamford
Muenzler
J. A. McCuistion
Nacogdoches
McCuistion
Jnnce Hogan
New Hope
Griggs
Sunnyside
Miss la
Mia
J. P. Donalson
Cecile
Francis
Fort Worth
Dallas
Ladonia
Misa Georgia
Southern Methodist University
F. C. Kee
Stamford Boy Honored for Georgetown University Achievements
J. Cleo Thompson of Stamford earned a L L B degree from Georgetown University in Washington D C receiving his diploma from President Calvin Coolidge at age 24. He holds A B and L L D degrees and led the Texas Law Club while serving in the navy during wartime. Thompson began in Stamford College and Dallas A M, earned a football scholarship at Howard Payne College, then joined the General Land Office in Washington as he plans to practice law in Dallas.
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Stamford
J. Cleo Thompson
A. C. Thompson
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Old Stamford College
Dallas
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Navy
Army
Georgetown
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Texas Law Club
Thomyoo
Cleo
General Land Office
Washington
Texas
Woodmen Picnic Set Near California Creek Crossing
The Woodmen announce a basket picnic with ball games and entertainment near the California Creek crossing on the New Hope road in July. The Woodmen invite others to join with lunches and enjoy a pleasant time.
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Woodman
California Creek
New Hope Road
Rotary Club Meeting at Stamford Inn Celebrates Music
The Rotary Club met at the Stamford Inn with a luncheon and songs led by President Bryant. Guests included Mins Moody, Dr. Callan and son, Judge Smith, and Rotarian Buster via telegram. A chicken barbecue is planned for June 27 with Fire Boys Band invited. meeting closed with America.
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Newney
Stamford Inn
Bryant
Fink Cigar Company
San Antonio
Garland Parks
Youree
Mins Moody
FE. P. Bunkley
Callan
Son
Kotan
O. P
Fire Boys
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Singing “America
Valiant Baird Returns From Tulane Medical Course
A Stamford note praises Valiant Baird son of Mr and Mrs B H Baird for completing a term at Tulane University New Orleans where he studied medicine after a strong record at S M U He is described as a fine young man and expected to become a leading physician after four more years of training
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Tulane University
Texas College
Stamford
Valiant Baird
B. H. Baird
New Orleans
Valiant
Tulane
Spur Doctor Visits Saintsford Brother-In-Law Ill
Dr J J Grace of Spur visited Stamford on Monday and had gone to Hico to see his brother in law J B Cole who was seriously ill. Cole grew better Sunday and Grace returned to Stamford for a visit before learning of Cole's death and proceeding to Hico for the funeral.
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J. J. Grace
Spur
Stamford
Hico
J. B. Cole
Mr. Cole
Dr. Grace
B. C. Burrow
Messrs. and Mesdames
Geo. Zacheary
Hl. TH. Harmon
C. F. Upshaw
W. H. Harrison
Fork
Dr. C. Morwan
Andrew
Francia
Lala
Vernon
C. B. Bunkley
Mra
Lee White
Marcellus
White
T. M. Baxter
Judge Smith
Breckenridge
Thi
O. P. Karlan
Rotary
Jak Dial
Stamford Sanitarium
Rucker Family Welcomes Lillie Mae Rucker This Weekend
Mics Lillie Mae Rucker spends the weekend with her parents J L Rucker and wife from Draughon s Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mics
Lillie Mae Rucker
J. L. Rucker
Draughon’s
Stamford Social Notes Highlight local residents travels
A list of Stamford area residents and visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pearston of Spur with children, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tolbert, and Mrs. T. W. Smith. E. B. Gose departs for Fayetteville Ark for summer, P. A. Womble and family visit Knox City, J. H. Wombie’s son connected with Knox City Journal, and others from Stamford attend camps, fairs, and church events. Locals report health updates and graduations, plus a large cattle shipment from Stamford ranches to Fort Worth and a death notice for M. F. Lewis of Has kell now residing in Sulphur Springs.
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Ray Pearston
Spur
H. B. Tolbert
T. W. Smith
Clear Fork
P. A. Womble
Knox City
J. H. Wombie
Stamford
Mr. Wombie
Knox City Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones County
Neff
Haskell County
Whitesboro
Grayson County
Grayson College
Whitewright
Law Department
University of Texas
Pope
M. Curdton
W. A. Keeling
Austin
Fisher
Kent
Mr. Pope
John Thomas
W. R. Chapman
Ku Klux
Georgetown Uni
E. B. Gose
Fayetteville
Ark
Bk. ON
Phelps
Animas
Frits Gansert
Round Rock
Thia
J. A. Hilecher
L. N. Lipscomb
E. A. McBride
G. B. MeeBride
M. F. Lewis
Sulphur Springs
Stamford Mutual Aid Association
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