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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
2
The Stamford American identifies Cleburne Huston as editor and owner and records second class matter status dated August 11 1924 at the Stamford Texas post office under the 1879 act.
The Hamlin Herald notes that several towns enact ordinances aligning with a state statute banning driver under sixteen. The editorial argues older people also pose risk and that youths should wait for greater judgment and strength before operating a vehicle.
The upcoming issue focused on Stamford and nearby communities will honor the nation’s birthday while reviewing local history and business, with many Stamford firms represented by ads. Extra copies can be requested by phone in advance.
Anson has struck a real oil well, though not large, believed to open a new field to Jones county. Oil men think it may extend toward Stamford, with potential prosperity for the area. This is the third field in Jones county after Noodle Dome and Nugent.
The Firemen's Band led by Dick Rowland will perform at the Inn this evening with no admission charge. Director Rowland hopes for strong turnout and notes plans for future open air concerts if interest remains high.
The American urges all ex service men to act before July 2 last day to reinstate government insurance. It notes World War veterans uniquely hold this privilege and stresses the government’s strength and low cost versus private firms. Existing carriers are advised to maintain liberal coverage during the remaining ten days.
A note thanking doctors and friends for support during a long illness. Grateful for kind words, cheerful visits, and floral offerings that brightened difficult days. Sender mourns a dear companion who has gone to the great beyond.
A compiled list of 30 trivia prompts with answers. Notable responses include Confederate general at Chancellorsville as W T Sherman, fur from diamond and ruby, and the surprisingly varied facts across geography biology and history such as Bedloe’s Islands as the Pilgrim Fathers’ imagined port, and Simon the Cyrenian as the bearer of Jesus’ cross.
E V Easterling of Del Rio was elected Fourth Vice President of the State Firemen’s Association at the San Antonio meeting. He will advance to President, joining brothers A C Easterling of Stamford and the Del Rio mayor in civic leadership. A C Easterling heads Stamford Chamber of Commerce and serves in the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. the Easterlings plan Stamford departure for Del Rio.
Editor warns rural correspondents that letters received after the prior week’s deadline miss publication and must arrive by Tuesday night to be printed in the current issue.
Rainy weekend notes include the Boedeker family at the city auditorium Friday night for The Lay of a Hen. Simmons University students W C McKenzie and Vinita Baker spend summer in Abilene. Local visits and Sunday singing invite all.
Local notes report continued rain through Sunday and Monday aiding crops though grass growth accelerates. Farmers expect busy work as fields thicken with new grass. Grasshopper trouble feared but hoped to be drowned out by rain. Social visits include Mrs. W. W. Clark recovering, and multiple family gatherings in the community.
Community round up from Sunnyside records daily visits family gatherings and social outings. Ott Greenhaw returned from San Angelo while Fay Baxter and Zella Plumlee enjoyed Tuesday afternoon together. Several families including Hood Baxter King Plumlee and Williams shared visits and Sunday singing at New Hope.
ABILENE Texas June 22 New production was found in central Jones County as E P Campbell White Eagle s C W Herndon No 1 three miles south of Anson swabbed 120 barrels of high gravity oil in seven hours The well opens an entirely unexplored area twenty miles from other production The nearest field is Noodle Creek in southwestern Jones The King No 1 test ten miles south was abandoned after a cave in The Herndon No 1 oil at 2499 feet was found more than a week ago The test has been closed while casing and storage tanks are installed The oil bearing formation penetrated one foot with the heaviest gas flow yet found in Jones County Leasing and royalty deals have been numerous recently.
The column urges registering cows to improve herd quality and notes weeds as a Sweet Clover trouble spot. It advises row cultivation and early summer pastures. It reports Stamford hosting the Central West Texas Poultry Association meeting and Penick leading local farming efforts toward a live egg and poultry market.
Marblehead rises with January militiamen training for war and a February harbor transport as British soldiers march through town. Col John Grover and the Twenty first Marblehead regiment prepare armored vessels while Col Glover and his amphibious Marblehead regiments gain early acclaim ahead of Trenton and Valley Forge.
The Stamford American features an in depth June 30 Monthly Magazine Section recounting Charles Lindbergh’s audacious New York to Paris nonstop flight. It highlights his daring skill, youthful bravado, and the romance surrounding the era making him a hero without fear.
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