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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1932

Page

6

Tax Bill Touches Consumers Across Many Goods

Washington coverage outlines how the new tax law, effective June 21, raises costs for ordinary items. Consumers will pay higher prices on soft drinks, jewelry, watches, cosmetics, cameras, tires, and more while checks and letters incur fees. The piece also weighs Democratic prospects for the 1932 nomination, noting Roosevelt, Smith, and Baker as key figures and the impact of party dynamics on the platform. The Benton jail crowd example highlights public interest in Oliver Haynes.

Mes Sage Treasury Roosevelt Washington Alfred E. Smith Congress Smith Hoover Mr. Smith

Newton man penalized for drunken driving after claim of fear

Thomas R. Falon of Newton Massachusetts was fined 100 dollars for drunken driving following testimony that he drank a bottle of brandy to hide it from police who might search his car after a collision.

Thomas R. Falon Newton Mass

Roofing 1.25 Per Square from C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

Local lumber company C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co advertises roofing at 1.25 dollars per square. The notice appears in a brief classified insert with contact details likely for immediate orders.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

Friendly Hour Bridge Club party hosted by Mrs Knutson

Mrs B F Knutson hosted a Thursday afternoon party for the Friendly Hour Bridge Club at Mrs A F Ashenhust home with a yellow and white theme and refreshment table. Attendees included Mmes Lamb Coats Lee Ladd Moore Ashenhust Conant Coombes Husbands Bonnie Davis Beth Coombes and others. The club plans to meet next week at Mrs O H Coats home. A joint W M A meeting follows next Thursday at Leeders Baptist Encampment grounds with many members listed. Circle meetings of the Baptist W M A are scheduled next Monday with Circles A B F and G meeting at designated homes.

Friendly Hour Club B. F. Knutson A. F. Ashenhust Friendly Hour Bridge Club Mmes. C. W. Lamb O. H. Coats J. B. Lee J. W. Ladd Bob Moore Leeders Baptist Mmes. R. F. Mahood Alice Hoover W. T. Rhodes J. P. Holman John Wallace J. T. Medlin J. C. Doss Ed Dodson Otis Harbert Frank Heflin J. T. Hassell J. L. Armour L. H. Culwell EB. P. Sharp Alton McClellan Sam Morris Baptist W.M.A Pitt Walton Travis Smith

Circle A Leads Missionary Program on Christian Education

Members of Circle A of the Baptist W M A conducted a missionary program Monday afternoon at First Baptist Church. Mrs Otis Harbert opened with a devotional and Mrs L H Culwell presided. Assisting were Mrs Alton McClellan Mrs J cross and Mrs J T Medlin who also announced the quarter-

Circle A Baptist W.M.A First Baptist Church Otis Harbert L. H. Culwell Alton McClellan J. Cross J. T. Medlin Medlin

Alumni Association Meeting at Stam ford School of Nursing

Mrs John and Mrs Harry Dickenson hosted the Alumni Association gathering Friday afternoon at their home in Stamford. An informal social hour followed the business session as members enjoyed frozen salad with fruit and iced tea. Present were Mmes R L Carver Clay Markham Martin Pope Kirk Gregory Travis Smith Paul Duncan Miss Fannie Mae Blackstock Miss Letha Turley and Miss Bertha Whitmier.

John Harry Dickenson Stamford School of Nursing Mmes R. L. Carver Clay Markham Martin Pope Kirk Gregory Travis Smith Paul Duncan Fannie Mae Blackstock Letha Turley Bertha Whitmier

Mr and Mrs Wiseley Entertain Visitors

Mr and Mrs Wiseley host guests complimenting their visitors. Mr and Mrs M J Highsmith attend. Mrs Ethel Kaley and Mrs H E Whita- are mentioned as part of the visiting company.

MR. and Mrs. Wiseley M. J. Highsmith Ethel Kaley H. E. Whita

Bridge Party at East Davenport Street Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. B N Wiseley entertained seven tables of bridge on East Davenport Street in Robinson Illinois last Thursday evening. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and prizes rewarded high scorers Mrs L P Metz and Dr Fred Hudson. Guests received attractive keepsake prizes and an ice course was served during refreshments.

Ker Robinson Ill B. N. Wiseley East Davenport Street L. PF. Metz Fred Hudson

River Party at Riverside Park For Stam ford Nursing Students

Stam ford School of Nursing students and friends enjoyed a river party at Riverside Park near Lueders Friday evening. A bounteous picnic followed by swimming and skating provided the evening’s recreation, with many named attendees listed.

Stamford School of Nursing Riverside Park Lueders Iola McClellan Ruth Hanna Estelle Robertson Wilma Parker Allee Kensdale Agnes Hanson Margaret Ward Letha Huff Marie Fields Audie Smith Cass Dyson Bob Corley Guy Cannon Alfred Lieb Dean Culp John Henry Culp Fred Taylor Ted Tholden Travis Smith

Lumber ad promotes willpaper and advertising in America

An OCR fragment promotes shopping at a local store for willpaper and advertising services, credited to C. D. Shamburger Lumber TM. The text suggests a promotional line about purchasing materials and advertising in the American market.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber

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Wilson Cleveland Ohio Mr. Baker Martinsburg W. Va John Hopkins University Lee Elizabeth Leopold Pottstown Washington, D. C Overnor Roosevelt Newton D. Baker Benton, Nl Oliver Haynes West Texas Utilities Company THE Gro Stamford
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