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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
1
Stamford and vicinity were drenched by a modest rainfall last Thursday with heavy hail in places. The storm damaged cotton and other crops near Tuxedo and between Stamford and Anson, toppling two houses and damaging foundations. Farmers began replanting as hail and rain totals reached about one inch for the week.
Mrs. Gail Potter superintendent of the Redpath Horner Chautauqua arrived in Stamford to oversee week long activities. Advances worker Mrs. Rankin left for Hereford to plan programs as Stamford prepares for ticket sales and advertising.
About 2000 people gathered on Stamford’s east square Thursday night for the natural gas inauguration. F M Locke presided as J Reece Pratt spoke for the mayor. C O Moore of Stamford & Western Gas Co. outlined supply from the panhandle field. three large gas flares lit the event.
U S Arnold died after a stroke at his home near Tuxedo. He was 78 and had lived in the Tuxedo community for more than forty years. Rev J H Hamblen conducted the funeral at Fairview cemetery with burial there. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs Davy Glenn and a son Acel Arnold of Colbert's ranch. Out of town relatives attended from Haskell and De Leon.
J. W. Ross returns from months in El Paso and other parts of Texas. He says Stamford looks better than ever and adds no small city in the state is near Stamford in quality. His son, Harry Ross, will be home in a few days.
The trial of W. H. Myatt of Nugent charged with murder in the slaying of J. K. Saunders was postponed again due to Myatts illness. The case was reset for trial on Thursday, July.
The quarterly meeting of the Jones county Baptist Association W. M. U. will be held with the First Baptist Church of Avoca on Tuesday July 3. The program includes devotions reports and several conferences led by local presidents and officers. The Ruby Anniversary program closes the session with Mrs E B Atwood as district president of Abiine.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Ferrell of Funston died last Saturday and was buried in Funston cemetery on Sunday with arrangements by W N Kinney.
J C Tremain announces the annual Singers Reunion at the Lueders Baptist camp grounds from July 5 to unknown end date. S W Jones of Abilene serves as president of the organization.
The B Y U program at the First Baptist Church is planned for next Sunday at 7 15 p m. Bible readings include 1 Corinthians 13 6 13 and Hebrews 1 1 11. Speakers include Ella Carson Berne Thompson Mattie V McCuiston Chester Holloway and Guise Brown with Mrs FE A McDaniel and daughters hosting visitors from McAllen Santa Anna Coleman Abi lene Archer City and other areas.
The Chautauqua schedule highlights Thursday with the Betty Booth Concert Co led by Betty Booth soprano and pianist from Vienna. The company features Paul Clark on violin and Cartin on piano. Nipe Strongheart of the Yakima Indian Nation appears Friday with Jaffy Orchestra and H J Fogelman talk. Saturday offers the Brown Meneley Company and a stage play Shepherd of the Hill. Monday closes with a Peace Pageant by Stamford children and The Gypsy Caravan finale.
The Chautauqua program in Stamford began with the Massey Five and Josh Lee delighting audiences. A daytime concert and an evening show at City Auditorium featured music, humor, and inspirational talks, including Josh Lee’s “The Pot of Gold” and Everett Kemp’s monologues, leaving locals impressed and inspired.
A busy social column lists Abilene residents hosting and visiting kin from Teague Fort Stockton Dallas and Houston along with trips to Lubbock Galveston and Los Angeles. Guests include Mr and Mrs Ceedl Jones Miss Helen Helle and Miss Ouita Helle. others visit from Ivie Moor Waco Fort Worth and Anson. The piece notes travel to Washington and a Friday bridge event at Mrs Berthelot’s home.
The sale of season tickets for the Chautauqua has been extended through today due to late start. Regular price remains four dollars for remaining pro forma events. adult season tickets cost two dollars fifty and children one dollar.
KR Bible and J lL Wilemen form the Bible Wilemen Motor Company to handle Pontiac and Oakland cars in Stamford. Both men are experienced Stamford businessmen with ties to local auto trade. The firm will operate from the Bible Tire Store location.
Fb Derryberry, chief pilot for Weet Tejas Air Transport, will teach aviation at Camp Tonkawa in Luedera July 10 to August 12. Aviation merit badge work includes airship modeling. Derryberry will guide scouts through modeling and aviation theory, with many attendees expected.
Local notes report a Confederate reunion at Lattle and plans for Swimming stunts. Attendees include Mrs Leigh state secretary Millard AJenkens of Abilene and Tr Haleom of Sherman. Other items cover marriages, hospital stays, visits, and travel among residents like Mavis Farmer, Dolph Brown and families visiting Austin, South Texas, and Fort Griffin areas.
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