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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

7

Stamford Rodeo Reunion Opens With Parade and Shows

Cowhands began arriving for the Stamford reunion week as city venues prepare. W G Swenson, president of the association, notes improved rodeo arena and new grandstand with white and blue paints. The opening 11 am Thursday program honors pre 1895 range veterans with badges. The parade starts at 1 pm led by sponsors. rodeo performances run 4 pm daily with evening shows at 5 pm. Old Fiddlers contest Friday morning at 9:50 and pioneer cattlemen business meeting Saturday at 10. Col R L Penick reports several entertainment items for pioneers. expected attendance around 500. Stamford is decorated for the event.

W. G. Swenson Association Stamford City Auditorium H. F. Jackson Pioneer Cattlemen’s Association R. L. Penick Stamford

Farming as a Science Brings Profit and Prosperity

A survey shows two cows and hens yield steady income for farmers with careful feeding and record keeping. E C Rogers Avoca reports $221.53 profit from a 160 acre setup while another farmer notes $965.05 in sales and a $221.53 profit. Haskell county terracing lifts acreage and farmer education boosts income. Marie Fish Muskogee Okla files for divorce over nightly radio use.

E. C. Rogers Avoca A&m College Haskell

Reunion set as town prepares for thousands of visitors

Officials of the sponsoring organization report the entire village is ready to help. Thousands of visitors are expected to feel at home during the reunion.

E Ulace

Hindu Tailor of Faith Describes Prayer Hair Perk

On a crowded deck a Hindu worker explains the wisp of hair kept during prayer to keep the mind at home. He says the tuft guides thoughts to focus, jerking it to bring the mind back when it wanders. The narrator reflects on cross religious practice.

Joint Memorial Service at Odd Fellows Hall

A joint memorial service was held Thursday evening June 18 at Odd Fellows Hall for deceased members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. The program featured solos, prayers, an address by Mr Brady, musical selections, and floral tributes, highlighting reflection on departed friends.

Loo F. Hall Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Irene Rucker Mrs. Rector Brady Noble Grand C. O. FL Salome Keen W. B. Johnson Frank Cheek D. L. Bostick J. A Green Tinsley Mic Beulah Davin Laura English A. J Murphy Wah Johnson Maxine Rowland Juliette Oleon Lou Williams Lucretia Dickenson Mesdames H. P. Austin Sue Murphy H. Day P. P. Fitzpatrick Ray Rector J. L. Rucker Oliver Crump Dave Walker Herbert Day R. P. Small Jesus

Prominent Fort Worth Editor Visited Stamford

James R. Record managing editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram visited Stamford on Monday and Tuesday. He toured the Cowboy Reunion Grounds but could not attend the show.

James R. Record The Fort Worth

Couple Remarried by Son on Fiftieth Seventh Anniversary

On the fifty seventh anniversary of their marriage Mr and Mrs Adam Piechocki were remarried by their son in Union City New Jersey.

Adam Piechocki Union City, N. J

Health Program Progress in Jones County

Jones county advances a free health program with 125 children examined at clinics in Lueders Stamford Anson and four centers Hawley Cro Reads Hamlin Tuxedo A general meeting at Anson Saturday 4 PM invites health committee members and parents to hear about immunization plans under county health officer possible funding and vaccines available by July 1 for all residents across the county.

Jones County Otto Miler Anson Lueders Stamford Hawley Cro Reads Hamlin Tuxedo Catherine Vavra T. J. Ward Vavra Tee Miller

Governor Will Not Convene Legislature for Tax Talks

Governor Sterling will not call a special session to tackle revenue and taxation. He favors oil and gas conservation legislation as the sole reason to reconvene, arguing better oil prices could cover any deficit and that minimal topics would speed a one week session.

Austin Sterling Byron Utecht Fort Worth Enid J . Bon Keck Finance Committee Poverker Sterling Sant Texas Gures Witt Tare

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