Explorer In Nineveh Finds Queer Mixture Of Historic And New
Dr. Wm. G. Fletcher recalls an episode in Nineveh Mosul wartime ruins where an Arab threat becomes a peace offering with cucumbers. He notes modern Mosul’s ice plant controversy and a post Armistice push to control Nineveh oil lands in a running battle toward Ashur.
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Explorer
Nineveh
Britain
Salaam
Sahia
Mosul
America
Allah
Mohammed
Europe
London
Garden of Eden
Asshur
Highland
Preparations Underway for Jones County Singing Convention
The Jones county singing convention plans its April 4 and 5 meeting at Stamford City Auditorium with L E Baize as president. The Firemen's band will open on Saturday night. Last year’s gathering drew about 2,500 attendees, a Stamford record, and locals from surrounding counties joined in.
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Jones County Singing Convention
City Auditorium
Stamford
L. E. Baize
Tuxedo
Association
Ae Ieee
County Basketball Tournament Held At Anson Last Week
Four teams from each precinct competed in Anson to determine county basketball champions in junior and senior divisions. Friday results included wins by Cross Roads, Nevida, New Hope, Hawley, Avoca, and others. Saturday finals saw Avoca, Hawley, New Hope, and Hawley triumph in respective junior and senior matches.
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Anson
Cross Roads
New Hope
Nevida
Nugent
Avoca
Hawley
Golan
Boyd's Chapel
Nevada
Anderson Chapel
Carlton
Lueders
Wise Chapel
New Hope Captures Jones County Girls Basketball Title
New Hope edged Hawley to win the Jones County championship in Anson on March 7. Forwards Hazel and Pearl Goree led scoring while guards Frances Mickler and Nettie Bean slowed Hawley. centers Lora Sorrells and Louise Hager controlled the paint. Coach Miss Inez Agee guided the victorious squad.
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Anson
New Hope
Hawley
Hazel
Pearl Goree
Frances Mickler
Nettie Bean
Lora Sorrells
Louise Hager
Miss Inez Agee
Hazel Goree
Lora Sorretis
Zula Burney
Ora Sorreiis
Florene Cox
Death of Pat Neff Wilkinson in Bricksdale listed
Pat Neff Wilkinson aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs B C Wilkinson, died at home in Bricksdale last Sunday morning. Funeral at Lindsey Chapel Church of Christ Sunday at 4 pm conducted by Rev M B Harris. Burial in Rockdale Cemetery with Kinney Brothers of Stamford in charge. Born October 17, 1920 he is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
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Pat Neff Wilkinson
B. C. Wilkinson
Bricksdale
Lindsey Chapel Church of Christ
M. B. Harris
Rockdale
Kinney Brothers
Stamford
First Loan Checks For Exn Service Men Arrive Here
World War veterans in Stamford and vicinity report first loan checks on adjusted compensation certificates. Local applications handled by the Legion up to Thursday total 105, with arrivals slowing to two to five per day. Dorothy Cundiff oversees processing in the office of George W. Connell.
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Stamford
Vicinity
Dorothy Cundiff
George W. Connell
Scholastic Census Urges Stamford Citizens to Aid
Stamford Schools seek full cooperation as the scholastic census begins March first. Each name on the census earns the district 17.50 toward public school support, covering ages 16 to 21, regardless of enrollment status or race, with J A Middleton conducting the survey and residents urged to report overlooked children by telephone.
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Stamford Public Schools
L. W. Johnson
Johnson
Stamford
Stamford County Line Independent School District
J. A. Middleton
Mrs Jane White Diest Dies at Avoca Home
Mrs Jane White Diest died at her son H D D White’s Avoca home last Friday morning March 6. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at the H D White residence conducted by Rev Strother Avoca and Rev W G Fletcher Stamford. Burial in Spring Creek cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons. She was born October 11 1847 in Tennessee and came to Texas after marriage. Survived by six sons and four daughters including H D White Avoca Jesse White Stamford John White Fort Worth Marvin and Andrew White Snyder Rufus White Iraan Mrs H B Painter Comyn Mrs Bell Allison Fort Worth Mrs Ellen Irby San Angelo and Mrs Silas Cranfield Iran. Special music by Stamford singers KR B Bryant W C Tunnell Mr and Mrs Byron Lewis Mrs Dayle Middleton Mrs N M Phy.
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Texas
White
Avoca
Jesse White
Stamford
John White
Fort Worth
Marvin
Andrew White
Snyder
Rufus White
Porter Whaley Visits Stamford Early This Week
Porter Whaley former West Texas Chamber of Commerce manager and current San Antonio Chamber manager visited Stamford in the week's early days. He formerly lived in Stamford and still owns a residence here and is resting at Mineral Wells while traveling to see friends.
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Porter Whaley
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Chamber
Stamford
Mr. Whaley
Mineral Wella
Red Cross Leaders Visit Stamford Chapter
Red Cross officials H. C. King and Sam Roberts visited Stamford chapter. Roberts said 646 families in Haskell county were aided, with efforts to cut the number in half, and similar reductions were being attempted in Jones county.
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Red Cross
H.C. King
Sam Roberts
Haskell
The
Stamford
Roberts
Haskell County
Jones County
First Baptist Awards $15,000 Sunday School Building Contract
The First Baptist Church awarded the $15,000 contract for a brick Sunday School building to EF. D. Jones of Stamford. The two story 40 by 80 foot structure with a basement and connecting unit will be built on church property facing Oliver Street. Rev. Sam Morrie started the campaign last year and local contractors won the bids with labor expected to be local.
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First Baptist
EF. D. Jones
Stamford
Sam Morrie
Jones
Legion Bean Feed Planned After Successful Event
The American Legion announces a repeat bean feed next Monday night at the Legion Hall. Post commander Raymond Astin invites Anson Legionnaires and all ex service men in the area to attend. Arrangements were finalized at the regular meeting, with district convention reports from Abilene also discussed.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Raymond Astin
Anson Legionnaires
Astin
Abilene
Stamford Girl Attends TCL Pajama Party Event
Dorothy Baker of Stamford hosted Miss Katheryn Williams as a guest at a Jarvis Hall pajama party. The annual dormitory event for town girls followed dinner in the university cafeteria and a Texas Christian University versus MSU basketball game, ending with a dormitory parlor program and midnight rooms.
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Fort Worth
Dorothy Baker
Stamford
Katheryn Williams
Jarvis Hall
Texas Christian University
TC U S.msu
Fellowship Night at Avoca Church Evening of Fun
The Epworth League sponsors a Fellowship Night at Avoca Methodist Church next Monday after dark. Stunts games and sing song will amuse attendees and cats appear as part of the program. Refreshments sell for five cents each with proceeds to the League pledge.
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Avoca
Epworth League
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Radio Discussion
The church announces 9:30 Sunday School, 10:00 a m Bible class at the theatre, 11:00 preaching by the pastor, and 2:00 p m radio broadcast on KFYO Abilene. A harsh critique follows about a recent Jones County Workers meeting and leadership failures. The message ends with a 6:30 p m BY and 7:30 p m sermon on The Practical Son.
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First Baptist
KFYO
Abilene
Jones County
Joshua
Israel
Notice to School Patrons Enroll Echolastics Promptly
If your echolastics have not been enrolled in Stamford Public Schools report the fact without delay to the proper school authority or to J. A Middleton census trustee.
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Stamford
J. A.middleton
Lecture on India at Saint Luke's Church
Mrs Margery Bailey will lecture on India at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church on Wednesday March 1 at 1 p m. The event invites local residents to attend and learn about Indian culture and history from the speaker.
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India
Margery Bailey
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church
Twenty Degrees Conferred as Texas Odd Fellows Hold Session
Texas Grand Lodge awarded twenty degrees in Stamford at a special session attended by Grand Master Ray Rector and officers including FP M Compton KE Vestal and J A Kee. The event featured open programs with speeches, dancing, and a dinner for visiting dignitaries.
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Texas
F. Grand Lodge
Ray Rector
Teane Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Stamford
Dallas
Austin
F. M. Locke
A. H. Ralph
Mr. Davidson
A. W. Ferguson
Iir Williams
Grand Bulge
Luther Kroth
C. J. Lightfoot
Abilene
A. Walker
Merkel
Ro L White
H. Coata
R. C. Thomas
J.C. Vaden
J. Reynolds
J. WH. Thurman
W. H. Crider
Albany
W. F. Haynes
C. Guthrie
J. T. Darnell
Eastland
FA. Kendall
Nevida
Paul Gibon
J. K Brady
Loreal Latee
Kay Reetar
J. K. Bray
Texas Fhid
Reetor
PF. M. Compton
Compton
Plana
E.gral
Rey Rector
Vestal
John A. Kee
Dave Walker
Kee
Texas Grand Lodge
Trene Rucker
Holland Griggs
Pauline Waggoner
Ines Meeker
Dick Jones
H. F. Jackson
C.C. Shell
Order of
Odd Fellowes
I. Veare Age
Mesia Lodge
Dr. Shell
Nebraska
Hanger
Breckenridge
An «On
Rule
Fastland
Nienda
J. K. Brady
Vote on Pershing or Verber feature choice
Readers weigh two proposed weekly features as the American plans a new history or fiction piece. General Pershing and Edna Verber are contenders, each offering wartime accounts or pioneer Oklahoma drama. Readers invited to vote by phone or letter.
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General
Oklahoma
Corrections Adopted for Texas Geography Text
Weet Tessas Chamber of Commerce reports Rand McNally will print corrections to Advanced Geography for Texas public schools. Revisions add West Texas corn, cotton, oil, gas and minerals, and corrects Desert and Great Plains coverage while noting dry farming and improved urban development.
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Weet Tessas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Public
Rand McNally Company
WTCC
Texas
Texas State Text
Board of Education
Macmillan Company
United States
WCC
West Tewas
West Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
Jean Denerly
Mississippi
Alabama
List Of Candidates For Mayor and City Council Announced
A new set of candidates for Stamford election were announced for mayor and alderman positions. Top contenders include J K Heady for mayor and Tom J Roeten for council Place No 2, with George E Pepper and CF Upshaw in other seats. Police chief candidates listed are John Katee, GC G Ploursey, and Aut Dial.
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Fallow
Astin
Harrican
Mauve
Mayehthy
Stamford
JK. Heady
Tom J Roeten
Ity
George Eo Peper
Vian Ne
CF. Upshaw
Pines Neo
John Katee
GC. G. Ploursey
Aut
Two Homes Burn in Early Week Fire Blitz
Firefighters battled blazes that destroyed two residences in the first half of the week. Water damage and smoke overwhelmed the structures as crews contained the outbreaks, with neighbors noting rapid spread and rapid response.
Ivchange Club Welcomes Two New Members
The Ivchange Club announces the addition of two new members. The event marks the annual recruitment drive and highlights the club's ongoing social and cultural activities within the community.
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Ivchange Club
Kes DW Dedson Rotary Forertainer
In a brief item readers learn about Kes DW Dedson described as a rotary entertainer. The note highlights the role and appearance within a local event, naming Kes DW Dedson as the central figure of the feature.
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Dedson
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Wm G. Fletcher
St. John's Methodist Church
Wm. G. Fletcher
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C. Jane White
FD Jones
Legion
Avoca Church
Ray
Hendered
Parsons
Poroco
Fipen Hewes
Edna Perber
P Astin
Harreon Bute and Smith
Wheptington
Aaron Bern
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