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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
W G Swenson outlines Texas Cowboy Reunion to run June 24 25 27 featuring cowboy contests judged by cowboys and ranch hands. Event targets old time cattlemen and pioneers in Texas open ranges with entertainment for former cowboys and ranch workers. Professional rodeo stars barred from contests.
An adult home economics class enjoyed a sergey breakfast hosted by Mesdames Puckett, Hyns, and Carter in the home economics cottage. The meal featured grapefruit cocktail, waffles, marmalade, bacon, and coffee with numerous attendees listed by name.
Rebekah Hall hosted a benefit for the Corsicana orphan home with forty-two and bridge games and a punch and gingerbread reception for about 50 guests. Proceeds funded a room at the orphan home. the event featured Shasta classes and a festive mood.
A Monday meeting with Miss Vera Steely organized Nawaka Campfire group. Officers elected include Margaret Ellen Miller as president Theresa White secretary treasurer Anna Katherine McNabb camp leader and Oleta Basa reporter. Members will craft miniature cowboys and jointly sell with Wetomachick during the Cowboy Reunion.
On Monday evening at eight, Annie Wedeking daughter of Mr and Mrs FLW Wedeking married Eugene Lyckman at the home of Joel Whimes in Avoca. They left for a South Texas wedding trip and will reside in Stamford. Lyckman works for Penick Hughes Co. Present were Stella McCleakey Ruby Wedeking Ruby Gould and Charley Sledge.
General lowering of retail prices announced by J C Penney company states wide base price cuts across many articles boost customer buying power. Officials note reductions in silk goods and workwear, with mills passing savings to customers and new lower prices effective immediately. Rowland warns Harmon Park concerts shift to 7:15 p m and band to play at the Texas Cowboy Reunion.
A brief note recalls Patrick Henry delivering his pro liberty or death speech at St. John’s Church in Richmond Virginia, marking a pivotal moment in American history.
The article recalls Benjamin Franklin as signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of the committee of five, a participant in the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, and a driver of Philadelphia's police and fire services. It notes his thrift and public spirit, urging study beyond the well known thrift aspect.
The passage recounts the early steps to unite colonies into a Confederation, the appointment of a committee to draft the pact, and ratification by states. It notes the Articles declare state sovereignty except powers delegated to Congress and references May 1785 recommendations and Virginia's 1784 actions leading to the Constitution.
Edwin F. Millas notes the signers had varied lifespans with several living past 60 and 70, while most were professionals. The signers included 24 lawyers, 14 farmers, 4 doctors, 1 minister, 3 prepared for ministry, 1 manufacturer, and merchants represented among them.
Israel Putnam, surprised by the Ikitish under Tryon at Horse Neck in 1770, escaped by a sudden descent on his horse. He later overtook Tryon and captured 50 prisoners.
A humorous verse extols pride in being disliked by many in town. The speaker contrasts social conformity with independence and notes satisfaction in critics remembering those who dislike him. A separate line reports Deputy Judge Baldwin’s car fined $2 for overtime parking near Westport Town Hall.
A man using a Farmall tractor seeks to compare field conditions with Buie Crawford Implement Company. The note highlights agricultural equipment and local dealer relations.
St. John's Methodist Church women held their monthly program and the first social of the year hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. J. H. Rutherford led the program with a Korea education recap and letters from Mrs. Caperton Pace. Mrs. Pace was Miss Mildred Smith. A piano solo and Bible lesson complemented the event, followed by a pink and white social and a notice of lost jewels worth 10000 dollars sewn in a coat lining by Mrs. George Nichola of New York City reported to police.
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