Denim tuxedo tale and campaign card chatter in Stamford
L. L. Webb plans a Levi's denim tuxedo display for the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford. The column also notes Bing Crosby’s Levi’s tuxedo legend, bee swarms, a pet poisoning letter, and evolving political campaign card practices among local candidates.
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L. L. Webb
Cobb’s
Stamford
Levi's
British Columbia
Bing Crosby
Vancouver
Bing
Elko
Nevada
Levi Company
Pioneers on Parade and Civic Eventsin Stamford 1939
The Stamford American reports on the Leeders Baptist Encampment with Dr. Porter M. Bailes preaching on Pentecostal power, a Friday laymen gathering directed by Judge E S Cummins, and Sunday attendance expected to reach 500 to 750. Entries for the Texas Cowboy Reunion parade are open, and W B Tayman leads planning while Rotary International delays return. Prominent June brides and local society notes, plus plans for Pioneer Festival events in Anson, and a large publicity roundup by Pathe with Swenson and Colbert ranches are described. The piece also covers cream route planning, a July 4 chicken barbecue, and a sunrise wedding in June, with residents moving to new homes in Big Spring.
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Stamford
Leeders
Abilene
Hardin-Simmons University
Chamber of Commerce
Steve Bennett
W. B. Tayman
Rotary International
Ted Miles
Clarice Buie
St. John’s Methodist Church
Miles
R. B. Buie
John Hudson
Mexico City
Mexico
Cleburne Huston
Cineay
Ioof Lodge
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
Throckmorton Ranch
Guy H. Allbright
Dallas
Pathe, Inc
Swensons
R. W. Colbert and Son
Colbert
Western Plains
Swenson
West Texas
Blamford Leader Consolidates with Stamford Paper
Local edition details consolidation of The Blamford Leader with Stamford American. Publication notes indicate second class matter status, with post office handling in Blamford Texas and editorial roles listed. Monetary figures referenced in advertising.
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Blamford
Texas
Jay
Six contested races mark short Texas Democratic primary ballot
In Texas on July 24 the Democratic primary will feature six contested races on a 26-name ballot for 14 statewide offices. Governor Shivers defends his seat amid a clash with Ralph Yarborough over federal tidelands policy and a push for a third term. Mrs Fat Doughherty and Mrs Charles Devall assume campaign roles backing Senate and party leadership. The convention will weigh 1952 vote totals for delegate strength, with details on insurance firm collapses and a shakeup in the Texas Liquor Board and related officials.
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Les
Roger Garrett
Leon Thurman
Bill Dunnody
Jones County
Bill Dungady
Pete Andrews
W. L
Poochey) McDonald
Et Hollis Haynes
Austin
Tex
Democratic Executive Committee
Allan Shivers
Ralph Yarborough
Washington
Shivers
Tedelands
Tidelands
Yarborough
Eisenhower
Texas
Fat Doughherty
Dudley T. Dougherty
United States Senate
Charles Devall
Kilgore
Big City
Mineral Wells
Haskell Horse Show Opens June 24 at Fair Park Arena
Preparations completed for Haskell’s first Palomino and Quarter Horse Show at Fair Park Arena June 24 to 26. The joint three day event is sponsored by The Saddle Tramp Riding Club with entries expected from Arlington Ada Jacksboro Waco Amarillo and other southwest towns.
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Haskell Horse Show
Haskell
Jacksboro
Waco Amarillo
Haskell Free Press
Mrs. C. M. Francis Plans European Summer Tour
Mrs. C. M. Francis sails June 23 from New York aboard the Queen Mary to tour Europe with a return on the Queen Elizabeth. The trip covers France Italy Switzerland Germany Holland Belgium England Scotland Austria and the French Riviera with visits to Shakespeare and Beethoven country Rome and grand opera in London and Paris. John Adams noted as the first Harvard graduate to become U S president.
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C. M. Francis
Dallas
Europe
Rome
Italy
London
Paris
Old Philosopher Says Key to Peace Lies Elsewhere
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek rejects being the world’s peace key noting average people like him have no bombs or airplanes. He mocks reliance on individuals for Indo China peace, arguing big leaders and weapons shape conflicts while he battles local pests.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Indochina
Indo-China
Mrs Hager Undergoes Emergency Apppendicitis Operation
Mrs Marcus Hager underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis at the Stamford Sanitarium on Sunday afternoon.
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Marcus Hager
Stamford Sanitarium
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Fallon Terry
Roger Small
Chester Oman
Leslie Larche
Pioneers On Parade
Stamford American
A. M. Bourland
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bourland
FE Paso
Homer D. Wade
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
W.S. Cooper
Cii
Her
American Legion
W. J. Bule
No. 4
Lake
Cecil McDaniel
Rey Duke
Paul Snyder
Verlyne Thompson
W. B. Younger
A. D. Thompson
Pauline Thompson
Younger
Big Spring
M. Craig
Jones Taylor Bhackeford
Haske Blonewal
Wisher Cousties
Ielaatan
Women In Politics
Ralph W. Hammonds
Houston
Lloyds of North America Insurance Company
General American Casualty Company
San Antonio
Ralph D. Stokes
Insurance Board
Garland Smith
George Parkhouse
Ridicntous
State Liquor Board
Coke Stevenson, Jr
Stevenson
Weldon Burney
Mt Allen
Afton
West Spur
Charles Taylor
Spur
Crowell
Foard County Elevators
Combine
Foard County News
Munday
M. F. Billingsley Hase Call
Billingsley
John Ben Shepperd
Albany
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Hamlin
Hamlin Herald
John Adams
Hovard Graduate
U. S
Chevrolet
Fisher
Flint
Michigan
Trail Chevrolet Co
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