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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

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Budley Raines Defeats King For Golf Championship

E e e Tanner county agent reports on bull sales at Hereford Colbert event and warns about the cotton flea. He discusses dusting methods for boll weevil and melon lice, and promotes the Central West Texas Poultry Association to expand markets for Jones and Haskell counties farmers. Mr and Mrs S H Lowrie plan a Saturday trip to Post to visit Dr Lowrie.

Colonel Penick Central West Texas Poultry Association Jones Haskell S. H. Lowrie Mr. Lowrie Dr. Lowrie

Rotary Club installs Southard as president. Buster ends term

Dr. Dallas Southard was installed as Rotary Club president at noon Tuesday succeeding Arthur N. Buster whose term ended. Buster returns to secretary while F. M. Locke moves to the board of directors. The club set a new attendance record averaging just over 90 percent. Buster received a past-president jewel from Bernard Bryant. Arnold Douthitt spoke on cotton business noting rising consumption and a hopeful price outlook. Cherster L. May of Lone Star Gas visited and spoke briefly.

Dallas Southard Rotary Club Arthur N. Buster Southard Buster F. M. Locke Bernard Bryant Arnold Douthitt

Forty And Eight Builds Clubhouse on Fourth Lake

The Forty and Eight, an American Legion auxiliary group, is constructing a 16 by 24 foot clubhouse on Fourth Lake deeded by Swenson Land and Cattle Co. Materials come at no cost, with only erection expenses. The old bath house at College Lake and other brick supplies were donated for the project. The building will feature a surrounding porch and brick chimney.

The American Legion Fourth Lake Swenson Land and Cattle Company Paul Snyder George Connell Oher College Lake

Stamford Band To Play Concert At Lueders Park

The Stamford band will perform at Lueders Park tonight as part of an open air entertainment series organized by local residents. Attendance at the Stamford Inn event last Thursday drew a large crowd and prompted plans to continue concerts through the summer per director Dick Rowland. Mrs. Bob Moore is visiting in Albany.

Stamford Lueders Park Lueders Stamford Inn Dick Rowland

Badley Raines Wins Stamford Invitation Golf Title

Badley Raines of Stamford defeated Burt King two up to win the championship flight in the First Annual Invitation Golf Tournament at Stamford Country Club. The finals were held Wednesday afternoon after semi final firths earlier that day.

Badley Raines Burt King Stamford Stamford Country Club Ramnes Aoe Alexander King Guy Langford Rey Matthews Albany Dr. F. E. Hudson Chas Haynie BKB. Gray Haynie-Gray Haynie Matthews Maurete Whitney Maurice Jones SP. Smith Reginald Baird Whitney Smith Roff. Townsend O. G. Lew Wic Fairless Frank Locke Townsend Fairless HV Woodson Reece Pratt Joe Lowery Joe Butler Lowery Woodson Kurt King

Gas company to begin construction in Stamford about July 15

Surveyors near Stamford this week lay out a gas pipeline route from Throckmorton County to Stamford and other towns. The gate for gas entry will be north of the cemetery. Actual city work starts after materials and specs are ready, with construction likely about July 15 if no delays occur.

Throckmorton County Stamford T. B. Patton C. O. Moore Patten

Leaves For Del Rio Asnerling Family Plans Four Year Stay

Mr and Mrs A Basterling leave Stamford Tuesday morning for Del Rio to reside for four years while Mr Basterling, former sales manager for Swenson Land and Cattle Company, becomes ranch manager on Devil River. At a Chamber banquet, Mr Easterling was praised for his presidency and given a Gladstone case of appreciation.

A. ©. Basterling del Rio Stamford Kasterling Swenson Land and Cattle Company Chamber of Commerce Easterling Devil River Fasterling Chamber

Mrs Bizzell Sells Pictures of Old Ironsides Fundraiser

Mrs Bizzell has been appointed to sell pictures of the U S S Constitution to fund the restoration of Old Ironsides. Pink Murphy, representing Admiral Philip Andrews, arranged the sale and all proceeds go to the ship restoration fund. the picture is printed in the government printing office.

Mre Wolf. Biscell Pink Murphy Philip Andrews

Royal Neighbors Plan Next Convention in Stamford

The Royal Neighbors Lodge of Stamford staged a strong showing at the West Texas District Convention in Abilene. Officers were elected for the 1928 April meeting in Stamford, with Ada Brown of Abilene as president and Laura Cowcert of Stamford as secretary treasurer.

Royal Neighbors Lodge Stamford Abilene Ada Brown Laura Cowcert Mmes F. EB. Cownett Dee Gay A. V. Hamilton Rey Duke Otis Coata Bill Bule J.C. Williams TM. Meador Allen C. T. Dodson J. M. Alexander Roy Overby Floyd Wylie J. V. Chapman H. Sherman Tom Davis Vera Meador Helen Jones Ray Rector

Banquet Honors Visitors As Cattlemen Arrive In Stamford

Famous cattlemen from nine states attended a Stamford Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Stamford Inn last Thursday. The event served as a farewell to retiring president Kasterling and installation of Dr K Bunkley as new president. Speakers included RJ Kinser and Col Fred Reppert. music by the Bos Change Club orchestra.

Stamford Chambe of Commerce Stamford Itale K. Bunkley Chamber of Commerce Farwell Kasterling Warren Hayman

Churches Plan Entertaining Evening For Youth

The Methodist Baptist Presbyterian and Christian churches invite all town youth in the senior divisions to a Friday evening gathering at the City auditorium on July 5 at 7 o clock sharp. An old fashioned hayride to College Lake with entertainment for all ages will be provided followed by the famous Hoppy Brew. Organizers include Ray Rector Beulah Gould Mee Fred Rogers Byron Lewis Dick Rowland Gord Bennett and Mr and Mrs All Brady. Transportation by Dick Rowland Alon Brady David Bennett Ernest M Elreath and Ray Rector. Refreshments by R E McDonald Minas Blanch Baldwin Mrs J Rutherford Mee W C Pratt Publicity by Mrs J T Medlin Mrs Edna Erwin Miss Elizabeth Moody Mrs Bill Cook Ernest McElreath Mrs Geo Gray and mother M A G Sanders of Anson left Wednesday for a brief visit in Lubbock.

Baptist Presbyterian City Auditorium Frida College Lake Affa Ray Rector Beulah Gould Mee Fred Rogers Byron Lewis Dick Rowland Gord Bennett All Brady Alon Brady David Bennett Ernest M Elreath Ray Reetor R. Eo McDonald Minas Blanch Baldwin J. Rutherford W. C. Pratt J. T. Medlin Edna Erwin Elizabeth Moody Bill Cook Ernest McElreath

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