Davenport Apartment Building Among New Prospects
Mayor Davenport plans modern apartments on his McHarg and Ferguson lots to meet a city need. Nearby, Joe Smith is building a handsome Hud son Road home, with Connell Tayman and others moving forward on new residences. The Stamford Inn foundations rise as Central Presbyterian Church interiors advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
McHarg and
Ferguson
Joe Smith
Stamford Cotton & Produce Co
Hudson Road
J. C. Bryant
Connell and Tayman
New Variety Store Opens in Stamford Building Soon
W. P. Lyles plans a new variety store next to the American in the Stamford Dry Goods Co. building after it vacated. The shop will feature a soda fountain and cigar counter and will operate as Lyles Economy Store. Lyles has long worked as a cotton buyer, owns the building and has other local and Waco interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lyles
American
Stamford Dry Goods Co
Lyles Economy
Waco
Harmon Playground Gift Faces Land Title and Route Hurdles
City officials and Harmon Foundation officials push through legal steps for Stamford Harmon Playground gift of about seven acres on the south side of the road with possible future development on the opposite side. Officials address road survey, highway safety for schoolchildren, and fencing plans to prevent highway crossing while park plans include beautification and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Playground
Stamford
Harmon
Swenson
Stamford-Lueders
Highwer
Rann
Harmon Foundation
Rutherford replaces Hargrove on Abilene city council ticket
Dr. J. H. Rutherford is placed on the city council ticket to fill the seat vacated by J. C. Hargrove who moved away. No interim appointment will be made before the April election. Rutherford is described as well known, universally liked, and highly qualified with a record on the school and church boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rutherford
J. C. Hargrove
Abilene
Dr. Rutherford
Four County Meet Draws Lodges To Hamlin
O O F Four County Meet held last Thursday in Hamlin drew delegates and drill teams from all lodges and high officials of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges. Stamford Rebekah Drill Team won the $25 prize for their evening performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Jones, Fisher
Haskell
Stonewall
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Stamford Rebekah
la Vera Gay
Messrs
Leonard A. Carson
Claude Day
W. D. Walker
Crocket Appling
I. R. Williams
F. M. Locke
Annual Texas Exes Banquet Held Here March Second
The Jones association of the ex students of Texas University held its annual banquet in the basement of Central Christian Church. Officers were elected with Judge Thomas as president and Lois Langford as vice president, amid college songs and yells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Jones Ar Association
the Exstudents of Texas University
MBS
Fred Hudson
Starkey Duncan
FE. W. Hardwick
J. C. Pinson
Texas
E. V. Hardwick
Leslie Cooper
Hamlin
Ward-Belmont
Lois Langford
Ex-Students Association
Owen Thomas
Anson
Magnue Swenson
Celeste Widney
Leonora Barrett
Benta Akeson
University Wren
Messrs Green Calhoun
Cooper
W. G
Rudolph Swenson
Hudson
Hardwick
Judge Thomas
Widney
Sec’y
Duncan
Alcalde
Treas
Courtship by Proxy Sermon at St John’s Church
At St John’s Methodist Church the pastor Rev D B Doak will preach on Courtship by Proxy Sunday evening. He will also be in the pupil at 11 am. The Sunday School meets at 9 35 am and the Leagues gather in the evening an hour before preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
D. B. Doak
Stamford Visitors Bring Warm Words to Local Paper
Dr. E. L. Loudder and wife visited Stamford Wednesday and shared kind comments about the paper along with a renewal. The doctor, who had been very ill at the local sanitarium, expressed appreciation and felt well again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Loudder
Lueders
Stamford
Experiences Of Jas A Brock At Old Fort Griffin
James A Brock serves as head clerk at Fort Griffin army post store. He starts a ranch on Foyle Creek six miles west of Fort Griffin with cousin Lassiter. Lassiter vanishes, Brock is arrested but later cleared when Lassiter confesses his memory lapse tale. Brock regains control of the ranch and rewards Nick Williams for loyalty.
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James A. Brock
Army Post
Fort Griffin
Brock
Foyle Creek
Nick Williams
Bean
Ob Rin
Hio
Frank Lassiter
Dallas
Nick
Lassiter
Fime
Fort Phatom Hill
Howe
Brok
Sarter
Foyle Creek Ranch
Broather
Berterville
Arkansas
Laycock
Bentonville
Salt Creek Valley
Ft. Griffin
Lassiter Dee
Stamford High School Sophomore Theme Contest Prize Notice
The American features a weekly publication of themes written by Stamford High School Sophomores under Prof. Knight. A $5 cash prize will be awarded for the best story with winners announced at the contest’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Knight
City barber John Damron sells stake to H F Jackson
John Damron, senior partner of City Barber Shop, sells his interest to partner H F Jackson and plans to move to Dallas to open a shop in the Santa Fe Building, the southwest’s largest office building. He intends to offer haircuts on credit the first time he visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Damron
H. F. Jackson
Dallas
Santa Fe
John
New Garage Opens In Old Stand By Local Pair
Herbert Lawhon and Floyd Jones open a new garage at the old Jack Russell stand on South Wetherbee Street this week. They plan to stay in business regularly with a full line of autos and accessories. Lawhon handles exporting for Fords with Stamford Motor Co and knows Ford conditions nationwide. Jones is an experienced automobile mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lawhon
Floyd Jones
Jack Russel
Wetherbee St
Lawhon
Stamford Motor Co
Jones
Firemen Band to Play Free Concert Sunday
Fire Chief Dick Rowland asks The American to announce a free concert by the Firemen’s Band at the Alcove Theatre Sunday afternoon from to 4 o’clock March 8 inviting all to hear the music. The band trains for a May Mineral Wells convention contest by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and will perform lively numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rowland
Alcove Theatre
Mineral Welle
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Central Christian Junior Aid Meeting Report
The Junior Auxiliary of Central Christian church met with Mrs. Russell Morris on Monday afternoon. After a devotional led by Mrs. H. P. Austin a business session was followed by a social hour. The hostess served a salad course to a long list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Russel Morris
H. P Austin
Meadames Gee, Forrester
H. P. Aetin
Nick Miller
Hattie Stevens
FE. R. Pace
Berry Winn
Brown Have
Ryan J. B. Lee
Pleas Curd
J. D. Curd
W. B. Tayman
Dr. J. D. Simpson Relocates Practice to Littlefield
Dr. Simpson leaves our city for Littlefield where he has opened an office and will reside. The community laments losing him but notes Littlefield offers a fine prospect for a young physician and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Simpson
Littlefield
J. D. Simpson
Peace Officers Capture Five Knob-Knocker Suspects
Five suspects wanted in Jayton for burglary were captured by peace officers. Bishop E C Seaman of the North West Texas Diocese preached at St Luke's Church in Stamford both morning and night, praising the parish and his former teammates in the faith. Receptions and appointments followed with Warden William Luce and Lay Reader Charles Sledge installed, and Luce reporting enough funds to sustain St Luke's for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayton
Northwest Texas
Stamford
St. Luke's Church
Seaman
Wm. Luce
Charles Sledge
Episcopal Church
Luce
St. Luke's
Rural Mail Carriers Association Holds Stamford Meeting
The Rural Mail Carriers Association of Jones and surrounding counties met in the civil service room of the Federal building in Stamford. Officers elected for the coming year are Mr. Stephenson of McCaulley president, F. J. Musil of Stamford vice president, and W. L. Fletcher of Hamlin secretary-treasurer. The next meeting will be on Decoration Day or Labor Day with plans to invite Stamford clubs to participate.
New Pastor Called at Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church named the Rev Barberi of Spur as pastor to serve both morning and evening services next Sunday. He plans to move his family here next week and will reside at the J C Hargrove home on East Oliver Street. The congregation, churchless for about two years, has built a new church home and now seeks a strong preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Central Oo Church
Barberi
J. C Hargrove
East Oliver St
Central Christian
Bro. Harris
PTA Membership Drive and Meeting Notice
The Parent-Teachers Association plans a membership campaign next Tuesday from 2 50 to 4 30 PM. Members are urged to join and greet the committee with a dollar. The next regular meeting will be held at the Grammar School auditorium on Wednesday afternoon March 11 at 4 20 with a splendid program and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Grammar School
Humphrey Holmes Wed in Abilene Quiet Ceremony
On- last Wednesday evening at Abilene B C Humphrey a Jones county citizen residing at Avoca and Mrs Frances Holmes Matron of Mary Francia Hall and Dietician at Simmons College were quietly married. They will reside in Abilene with Humphrey retaining county interests and overseeing them. A wedding dinner was hosted by Mrs Mabry Lackey, his daughter, at the Lackey home last Sunday. The American extends congratulations and good wishes.
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Humphrey -Holmes
Abilene
B.C
Humphrey
Jones County
Citzens
Avoca
Frances Holmes
Mary Francia Hall
Simmons College
Mreles
Our County
Mabry Lackey
Lackey
Turner Thompson Couple Married in Aspermont
Turner and Thompson announce the quiet marriage of Miss Effie Pearl Turner and Milburn D. Thompson in Aspermont last Friday. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. J. Turner, has taught in Stamford schools. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Thompson, plans to reside in Stamford.
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Turner—Thompson
Stamford
Effie Pearl Turner
Milburn D. Thompson
Aspermont
T. J. Turner
A. D. Thompson
First Baptist Church Sunday services altered
The First Baptist Church alters Sunday schedule due to the pastor’s illness Rev W C Moffett cannot preach in the morning Rev K K Toby a Japanese Baptist minister and Simmons College student will preach in the evening His sermons have inspired listeners in various towns in the territory and he speaks Sunday evening at the church.
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W C. Moffett
K. K. Toby
Simmons College
America
First Baptist Church
Officers pursue burglars from Jayton theft ring
Officers Kelley Bates and Crow chased suspects from Jayton after a burglary spree that netted around five to six hundred dollars in goods. One man had deceived a Jayton Ford dealer with farmer persona to buy a car on credit. The pursuit led to a capture of most of the group, though two were released as not tied to any crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kelley
John Bates
J. D. Crow
Jayton
Athera
Burglar Foiled By Homeowners After Church Return
Mr and Mrs George Connell returned home from church Sunday night and found a burglar inside their house. The intruder was frightened away and they did not catch him or get a good look at him, but he did not take anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
George Connell
Burelaros Still in Jail After Wa ples Platter Robbery Attempt
Roy Sommers and ROS Toles, arrested last week for attempting to burglarize the Wa ples Platter wholesale house, waived preliminary hearing and posted bonds set at 500. Initially they gave the names Pred Wilson and Roy Huddleston, later corrected. Toles faces hijacking charges in Wichita Falls. Three other suspects escaped. officers expect to arrest them soon.
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Roy Sommers
Ros Toles
Waples Platter
Pred Wilson
Roy Huddleston
Toles
Charces
Wichita Falle
Bootleggers Arested by Deputy Sheriff Monday Night
Caught bootleggers J A Kincaid and C F Riece arrested by Deputy Sheriff W G Kelley and jailed Monday night. Kincaid charged with transporting and shipping. Kincaid and Riece with transporting and shipping and using. They waived examining trial in Justice Court Tuesday. bonds set at 1000 each. Sheriff Hadson took them to Ansen. addresses given as Lueders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kincaid
C.F Riece
W. G. Kelley
Kincaid
Trail
Justice Court
Shariff Hadson
Ansen
Lueders
Sophomores Crown Stamford High basketball Champions
Stamford High School sophomores claimed the title in a decisive game, routing juniors and freshmen as the score favored the sophomores five to one. The victory marks a term championship for the sophomore class and brings notable pride to the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophs
Stamford Hi
Sepnhas
Family Reunion Honors Father's Birthday at Avoca Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Mabry Lackey hosted an elaborate Avoca dinner at their home honoring B. C. Humphrey and the bride Frances Holmes of Abilene. Over fifty guests attended the pleasant day and dinner, marking a warm family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry Lackey
Avoca
Saebath
B. C Humphrey
Frances Holmes
Abilene
Mre
Lackey
Reliable Tire Company Expands Ford Parts Line
Reliable Tire Company on N Swenson Avenue widens services with a new line of genuine Ford parts and accessories. Stamford Motor Company, Ford distributors for the territory, will cooperate to supply the Ford parts to the public along with tire, repair and oil services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Tire Company
N. Swenson Avenue
G. M Lintwon
S. D. Phillips
Ford
Stamford Motor Company
Ford Carn Forth
Local School Presents The Old Hickory Heller Skule Play
The Old Hickory Heller Skule will be staged Tuesday night March 10 in the New Hope School auditorium. Admission is 15 and 25 cents with proceeds to the school piano fund. The comedy filled performance promises an entertaining evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope School
Haley’s House Fire Damages New Home
Fire crews answered a Tuesday alarm at the L. W. Haley residence on South Orient. The blaze burned between the ceiling and roof in a new house. no occupants were home and repairs were minimal after the fire was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
L. W. Haley
South Orient
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Clint Brannon
Uave
East McLendon Street
Rev. J. D. Crockett
Hamilton Wright
Ft. Worth
East Hamilton Street
Stamford Inn
New Central Presbyterian Church
Mesquite Country
R. V. Colbert
East McHarg
Iee
Barber
J. H. Ruterford
Jas A. Brock
Old Fort Griffin
By Kathryn McDaniel
Central Christian Junior Aid
E.C. Seaman
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