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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
2
The writer argues that inflation reducing dollar purchasing power will aid farmers, who face rising taxes, insurance, and mortgage interest while crop prices fall. Inflation would raise farmers’ spending power by widening profits and restoring surpluses, unlike current tax burdens that push farms toward sale or bankruptcy.
The author recalls a hot dusty Sunday baseball game where Gaut Hambright, a tall righty with one hand, pitched and batted, Salmon sparked with a two run homer, Shipley hit a triple, and Monday and the crowd clashed with the wind complicating fielding. The piece ends with a call for a grandstand as the town laments lacking seating despite an eager league and new uniforms.
The West Texas Zone officers conference of Walter League met at Zion's Lutheran Church Sagerton with seven Sagerton officers and eight Abilene officers led by Rev A H Wiederanders. After two hours of discussion, members joined a ranch outing at Alvin Tredemeyer’s place for a weiner roast followed by cake pie and coffee for about 65 youths. Camp fire songs preceded the disbanding. Next Sunday the group meets in Loraine for a semi annual Walter League gathering.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Lagerton Texas lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m German services first Sunday and English services at 10 30 a m English service second Sunday Practice every Friday night Visitors welcome Pastor Carl F Juergensens is listed.
Front page style recounts Jesus healings and miracles showing faith's power. It notes the crowd, the touch of the afflicted woman, and the girl’s revival, framing Jesus as a magnetic figure who advertised by service. It also includes contemporary political commentary and a Will Rogers anecdote.
Editor comments on free speech in the Texas House after an attack on Representative Gordon Burns. Underscores need to protect lawmakers from harassment while noting veteran members' disappointment and a largely new House focusing on economy and expenditure cuts.
The Nazarene church on 600 Block N Swenson announces a weakened attendance due to sickness and revival travel. A new W.M.S. group formed with a prayer and fasting league. Weekly gatherings include W.M.S. meetings at 2 30 PM Tuesday parsonage prayers cottage prayers each night 8 PM mid week prayer Thursday 8 PM at the church and Friday Red Birds vs Golden Eagles social with ice cream and cake. A fishing trip heading toward Sweetwater is announced for the six week contest encouraging regular Sunday School attendance.
Eugene L. Naugle Pastor reports progress at Ledger Chapel with Rev. T. C. Willett of Hamlin preaching. The second quarterly Conference is set for Bethel alongside cemetery work, and the District Conference to be held at McConally May 9 and 10. Sunday May 7 services mark the Tuxedo schedule with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 and 8, Epworth League at 7.
Rev. Tom Angle of Arkansas preaches nightly at Assembly of God services led by J. H. Bowman.
A. J. Page of Geseee is presented with $50 from India, an amount owed since he last left the country 181 years ago. The gesture marks a rare historical reconciliation across generations and borders.
Mrs. W. P. Lyles reported on the District Convention held recently in Mineral Wells. Outgoing president Mrs. Margery Bailey praised members’ cooperation and gave a book review rundown. New president Mrs. Lyles and new secretary Mrs. R. A. Bible were introduced for the coming year.
The Episcopal Guild and Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. C. L. Widney and Miss Celeste Widney's home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Widney led the lesson titled Living Issues in China after devotion and business. Attendees included Mmes. W. P. Lyles, P. W. Jones, Myme Yates Orr, J. R. Sledge, W. M. Heart, and Miss Grace Geheart. The group will meet next Monday at Mrs. W. P. Lyles's home.
The regular Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. B. N. Wisely's home included a study on Harvest in China and Changed Homes led by Mrs. Galen McKinney. Members divided into committees for officers, Wednesday night Fellowship, All Day Services, and May service. sixteen members enjoyed strawberries and cake. A. E. Sanders to meet next Monday afternoon.
The Women’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church held its regular business meeting with Mrs. Alton McClellan in charge. Mrs. Frank Heflin led devotional as circle leaders were assigned for upcoming meetings with Circle A B F G hosted by local members.
Members of the London Bridge Club gathered Friday at Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Robinson’s home. Flowers adorned the rooms while Joan Robinson and Louie Mack Hardy handed out tallies. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Zachary received a prize for high score as ice cream and angel food cake topped with strawberries were served.
The Busy Hour Club met Thursday afternoon for a social meeting and sewing hour at Mrs. C. B. Smith’s home. The hostess’s house was decorated with cut flowers and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Members present included Mrs. Herbert Lawdon Mrs. E A Williams Mrs. Jack Me Mrs. Guy Pittman Mrs. T B Henry Mrs. C O Miller Mrs. R P Small and Denton Black.
The Senior Circle and Mittie Shelton Circle of the Woman’s Missionary Society met at St. John’s Methodist Church with Mrs. Burl McClellan presiding. Members planned monthly offerings to fund quarterly remittances to the Conference Treasurer and prepare for the Stamford district meeting in Stamford on May 11.
Reverend Scaggs and family along with Mr and Mrs Thomas of Eastland County visited the Plainview church Sunday. Miss Ira Scott and Jessie Moody spent the weekend in the area. Mrs Lee Roy McDaniel of Stamford stayed with her sister Mrs Bill McDaniel. Rev Rains to lead next Sunday's services with a Mothers Day program and noon lunches. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Hansen and daughters Lottie and Ruby of Stamford and others from McConnel community. Jim Caffey of Post and Horace West of Post attended services.
The B Y P U group of the First Baptist Church Stamford will present a program at the Nin e Ist Church Sunday Evening at seven o clock.
Sixteen year old May Kindred of Worthing England ran away from home to work as a maid and said she was tired of living in wealth. The account notes her escape and motive expressing dissatisfaction with affluent life.
Mrs Harry Robinson of Akron Ohio reports losing 18 pounds after using one bottle of Kruschen Salts and expecting 18 more. She says a daily half teaspoon in hot water each morning aids health and beauty, with a money back guarantee.
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