Otis Miller Seeks County Judge Post With Reform Platform
Otis Miller announces his bid for Jones County judge promising tax relief through local economy and efficient government. He cites past reductions in tax rate and debt when previously in office, pledges fair property appraisals, prompt hearings, courthouse access seven days a week, and veteran and elder support initiatives while aiming to develop small industries for postwar employment. His Stamford family ties and local business history are noted.
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Anson
Stamford
Hamlin
Commissioners Court
State Comptroller’s Office
American Legion
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Jones County
Otis Miller
Judge Miller
Will Miller
McClendon & Miller
Jack McClendon
Jim
T. B
Layman
G. E. Melangulin
Stamord
For sale or trade contraption era autos from Ashcroft
For sale or trade two classic autos and offer from J M Ashcroft. A 1935 Chevrolet Standard Coach and a 1936 Ford Tudor are available. Contact J M Ashcroft by phone at 546.
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A. Jones County
J. M. Ashcroft
Presbyterians Plan Evening Service and Congregational Meeting
Evening service at Central Presbyterian Church Sunday at 8 p.m. with Rev. J. A. Owen preaching the sermon. Congregational meeting follows. A church supper at 7:30 p.m. Church family expected. Two morning services and Sunday school at 10 a.m.
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Central Presbyterian Church
J. A. Owen
Agricultural Contest Certificate Awarded to Jones County
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development received a certificate from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for leading Jones County in organizing for the Inter-Agri cultural Production and Improvement contest. Forty three West Texas counties are entered. Jones was first to enter and among the first to organize a planning board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Jones County
West Texas
The North Star opens at State Theater with epic cast
Samuel Goldwyn presents The North Star a dramatic World War II saga about a small Russian village under Nazi attack. Anne Baxter Dana Andrews Walter Huston and others star as villagers rally in guerrilla resistance amid romance and war.
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Samuel Goldwyn
North Star
State Theater
Anne Baxter
Dana Andrews
Walter Huston
Walter Brennan
Ann Harding
Jane Withers
Farley Granger
Eric von Stroheim
the North Star
Farley Earle Granger
San Francisco
Young Farley
Goldwyn
Red Cross Executive Board Meet in Anson May 8
The executive board of the Jones county Red Cross chapter is invited to a meeting at Mrs. FE. M. Pittman’s home in Anson on Monday evening May 8. Town vice chairmen and service chairmen are expected to attend.
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Jones County
Local Chapter Chair Urges Mother's Day Floral Gifts
Harold Bonner of Hamlin urges sending flowers for Mother's Day with Carnations roses snapdragons iris and gladioli via Mrs High the Florist. Mrs L Cook from San Antonio is visiting Anson and Hamlin stations.
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Mrs. High
the Florist
L. Cook
San Antonio
Bridal Couple Wed In O'Brien Now Living In Stamford
Miss Wendle Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Morgan and Allen Fowler son of Mr and Mrs H J Fowler wed Wednesday April 19 at 8 pm at O'Brien Methodist parsonage Rev Lloyd Hamilton officiated Attendants were Marjorie Hood Bob Lackey Itella Brown and W J Todd The couple reside at 108 West Oliver Street Stamford
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Miss Hood
Miss Brown
West Oliver Street
Stamford
Mrs E N Sullins Honored by Local Sewing Club Luncheon
Mrs E N Sullins longtime Needle and Thimble Club member and her daughter Mrs Frances Works were honored at a covered dish luncheon held in Mrs George Campbell's name. Sullins will move to Fort Worth soon and received a club gift as about 15 members and guests attended.
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E. N. Sullins
Needle and Thimble Club
Frances Works
George Campbell
Mother's Day Floral Ad by Mrs. High Florist
An early Mother’s Day florist notice from Mrs. High promotes flowers for mothers with options including pot plants cut flowers and corsages. Local shop is identified as Mrs High the Florist with a price cue of 7-2¢.
T. E. L. Class Entertained by First Baptist Women
The T. E. L. Class met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Alton McClellan with associate hostesses Mrs. C. FE. Brownfield and Mrs. C. R. Sims. Roses and honeysuckle decorated the rooms as Mrs. Clay Herring led the business session and reports, followed by games directed by Mrs. George Zachary and a dessert of ice cream and angel food cake.
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First Baptist Church
Alton McClellan
C. FE. Brownfield
C. R. Sims
Clay Herring
L. R. Rose
George Zachary
Edna Cullum
Mines
W. B. Tayman
P. R. Johnson
Teresa Geer
Paul Summers
E. E. Kirkpatrick
J. E. Lawson
Morris Hicks
T. R. Tinsley
R. F. Mahood
C. E. Brownfield
Alion McClellan
Peggy Tinsley Takes Vacation Visit with Cullums Abroad
Peggy Tinsley leaves on vacation from Southwestern Bell Telephone with her grandmother Mrs. B. W. Cullum. They travel to Salado to visit Mr. and Mrs. Sample Cullum, former locals. Peggy spent last weekend in Waco with Baylor University student Freda Culwell.
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Peggy Tinsley
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
B. W. Cullum
Salado
Sample Cullum
Peggy
Waco
Freda Culwell
Baylor University
Mother's Day Floral Picks From Mrs High Florist
Brighten your Mother's Day with a selection of hydrangeas fuchsia geraniums calandiums and mixed pots from Mrs High the Florist. Available 9 to 2.
Gentrys of Fort Worth Visit Stamford Relatives
Mr and Mrs Ross Gentry and daughter Mary Beth of Fort Worth are visiting Stamford relatives while Mr Gentry takes vacation from Consolidated Aircraft Corporation.
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Mrs. Ross Gentry
Mary Beth
Fort Worth
Stamford
Mr. Gentry
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
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Duke Appliance Company
Anson Highway
National Radio Institute
Elzie A. Conner
E. C. Corby
Med Wade
Jayton
Texas
Sal LE
E. Hamilton
EF. Reynolds
E. Reynolds
N. Ferguson
E. Wells
S. Weatherbee
East Moran
E. Boulevard
N. Swenson
Warren B. Tayman
B. F. Moore
South Hobart Street
C. D. Holloway
J. L. Dodson
St. Swenson
C. R Howe
Stamford I-Sp
McGlary’s Wrecking Yard
North Swenson
Swift
C.ail
East McHarg Avenue
Gould
Upshaw & Upshaw
IUK
Dim L. S. Brand
Gary Robinson
Wrecking Yard
E. G. Bosse
W. E. Brigham
Rt. 2
Durham Bull
Mueller Bros. Herd
J. W. Frizell, Jr
J. G. Cowan
Lueders
R. C. Cowan
O. J. Nail
McHarg
W. W. Clark Feed Store
East Oliver Street
West McHarg St
Fixit Shop
Wille Ferguson
South Weatherber St
Qualla
Hiram E. Olson
Avoca
Tine
Oliver Row Crow
Wofford
East Moran Street
Singer Service Man
Abilene
Mrs
Singer Sewing Machine Co
The
Armed Services
Coca-Cola Hottling Company of
Monahans
J. V. Frizell, Jr
Vance Drug Store
Presbyterian Church
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Tax Inc
Franchot Tone
Ella Raines
Alan Curtis
Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan
Johnny (Hoy) Sheffield
Metro
Lana Turner
Robert Young
Kiev
Kolya
Dr. Kurin
Rodion
Red Cross
Harold Bonner
Rexall
City Drug Store
the Ration Board
W. Moran
Cotten’s Tire Shop
O’brien
Sewing Club
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