Valley and Northwestern stockholders meet in Wichita
The Wichita Valley Railway Company and Stamford Northwestern Railway Company held their annual meetings at the First National Bank offices. No officer changes occurred. discussions covered lines to Ft Worth, Plains, and possible viaducts at Campbell Street. Stamford figures in plans for West Texas extension and regional rail expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Valley Railway Company
Stamford & Northwestern Railway Company
First National Bank
F. E. Clarity
Oscar Hamilton
R V. Colbert
J. C
Bryant
Stamford
Clifford B. Jones
Spur
Colbert
Mr. Jones
Hanna
Campbell Street
Clarity
Burlington General Office
Hale
Plainview
Ft. Worth
Plains
Childress
Silverton
Holden
Col. Powell
Texas, Panhandle
Santa Fe
Burlington
Santa Fe Plains
The
Chamber of Commerce
Rock Island
Graham
Orient
Texas
Rule
Hamlin
Katy
Rotan
South Plains
Texas Central
Culwells celebrate fifth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs W M Culwell held their fifth wedding anniversary Saturday with a noon dinner at their home on East Campbell street. Guests included Mrs T L M well their mother Mr and Mrs C C W Williams grandparents Charles Culwell and sons Robert and Weldon of Avoca and Mr and Mrs High tower Culwell and daughter Dorothy of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Culwell
E. Campbell Street
T. L. M. Well
Cc. W. Williams
Chas. Culwell
Robert and
Weldon
Avoca
Hightower Culwell
Dorothy
Children Receive Balloons at Alcove Theatre Matinee
The first 100 children at Saturday’s Alcove Theatre matinee will receive a colored balloon. Arrive early to be among the fortunate youngsters. A large program will be shown during the day’s best pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcove
Aan
Radcliffe Chautauqua Planned for May 26 27 28
City businessmen announce a three day Radcliffe Chautauqua from May 26 to 28 with two programs daily, afternoon and night. The Washington DC event promises top musical talent and nationally known speakers, with adult season tickets available only on Saturday through the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe Chatauqua
Washington, D. C
Radcliffe
Tunnell Remodels Home Into Rooming House
T B Tunnell’s residence at Ferguson and McLendon streets is being remodeled into a rooming house with three new rooms added. He and his wife will continue to live there while the extra rooms are used for boarders. The location is near the depot and town’s business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Tunnell
Ferguson and
McLendon Streets
Stamford Motor Co offers night service for Ford cars
The Stamford Motor Co service department announces a night service for commercial delivery and service cars. It allows business vehicles to be brought in after hours and ready for use the next morning, avoiding loss of a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Motor Co
Jones County Population Of 7005 In Scholastic Census
County superintendent Miss Luella Hauk reports a total scholastic census of 7005 pupils for Jones County. Rural enrollment stands at 3768 with Stamford 1294 Hamlin 664 Anson 626 Lueders 243 Hawley 220 Avoca 190 and Willow Creek No 28 and Sunnyside No 39 as the only rural schools offering eight month terms. Most other rural schools run six and a half to seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Hauk
Jones Co
Rural
Stamford
Hamlin
Anson
Lueders
Hawley
Avoca
Willow Creek
Sunnyside
Rotary Luncheon Honors Dorcas Class and Firemen Band
The Rotary Club hosted its Tuesday luncheon with the Dorcas Class of the Methodist Church as guests and Firemen Band members honored for loyalty. Superintendent N S Holland chaired and served as toastmaster as band members thanked supporters and pledged to win first in Amarillo next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Dorcas
Methodist Church
Firemen
Geo. Pryor
Stamford
Rotary Orchestra
Supt. N. S. Holland
Dick Rowland
Amarillo
Mary Bryant
Blanche Donoho
Mae Belle Baird
Firemen and Band Attend Big Convention at Cisco
Stamford firefighters and band members attended the State Volunteer Firemen's Convention in Cisco with record turnout. Delegates included Fire Marshal C. L. Meeker and Eldon W. Acuff, while Hackberry Slim staged rodeo events and a large chicken barbecue at Cisco Lake. The Stamford group celebrated a first place band finish at Mineral Wells among eight bands in the Cisco parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Cisco
Kio Wsande
Panhandle
Hackberry Slim
Cisco Lake
C. L. Meeker
L. A. Gustafson
Eldon W. Acuff
Stamford Fire Department
Firemen’s Bend
Dick Rowland
Mineral Wells
Fire Company
Classified Ad Offer Promises Cheap Weekly Availability
A short want ad promises a full week of service or exposure for two cents, inviting readers to place the inexpensive ad to reach a broad audience through the paper’s classified section.
Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association Annual Hunt Success
The Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association held its annual hunt in Baldwin pasture about thirty miles northwest of Stamford. About 100 dogs participated. four wolves were taken in the official race started at daylight, one alive. B B Crimm called it the best yet with extensive running and many visitors attended over three days and nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association
Baldwin
Stamford
B. B. Crimm
Baptist Evangelist of
Marshall
Texas
Association
Gam bill Bros. report a successful county sale and strong demand
Merchants doubted sales in busy farming season but Gam bill Bros. report an entirely satisfactory sale with heavy volume in all lines. Extra clerks kept the crowd steady on Saturday while the American ran a page ad and circulars to bring in customers. State apportionment checks close the 1924 25 year with one dollar per scholastic and 14 allotment total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambill Bros
State Department of Education
Marrs
Jones Ansley Wed Quietly at Baptist Parsonage
Miss Gladys Ansley daughter of Mr Tom Ansley of Pleasant Spenney and Mr Eulas Jones son of Mr and Mrs W H Jones of New Hope community were married at the Baptist parsonage Rev W C Moffett officiating with the bride's parents present The bride a leading Lyles Economy Store sales force and a pupil of Mrs B C Burrow has a bright musical career The groom a successful young farmer and community leader will reside on N Swenson Avenue with many friends sending best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Burrow
N. Swenson Avenue
Tent Show Next Week by Harris Comedy Players
Harris Comedy players with band and orchestra perform all next week on the east side of the square. Formerly Harley Sadler company, the show is said to be good. See another page for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Comedy Players
Harley Sadler Company
W. O. W. Picnic Invite for Members and Families
All members of W. O. W. and their families are invited to an entertainment with refreshments and music. The event will be held Friday evening May 15 at 8 o'clock on the west side of College Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Lake
Stamford Sanitarium Observed Hospital Day With Open House
Stamford Sanitarium held an open house from 8 to 6 on National Hospital Day inviting former patients, friends, and doctors from nearby towns. Visitors toured departments including the operating room X Ray room and laboratory while a baby show honored all babies born at the institution. Plans for a new 20000 dollar clinic unit with nurses’ quarters were announced to expand services due to rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Sanitarium
National Hospital
Eoins
Hudson
Coote
Dallas
Southard
Bunkley
Bunky
Fieh
Stamford Boy Wins Honors in University Track and Sports
Floyd Lindsey son of Mr and Mrs G T Lindsey of Stamford, a Pre Law student at Texas University and 1924 S H S graduate, earned captaincy in basketball, won second in the high jump at the university meet with a 5 foot 6 inch mark, and received two sweaters for his sports achievements while Stamford friends applaud his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Floyd Lindsey
G. T. Lindsey
Texas University
Booth Mikkelson Studios Directs Violin and Piano Departments
Miss Hazel Mikkelson, director of violin at McMurry College, will lead the Violin Department at Booth Mikkelson Studios this May June and July and during the fall term. Mrs Jack Booth will direct the Piano Department and both are noted artists in their fields, offering strong training to studio pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Mikkelson
Hazel Mikkelson
McMurry College
Booth- Mikkelson
Our City
Jack Booth
Park Improvement Etiquette Urges Respect for Kindness
I E Macon visited the office and spoke of park improvements. Logs from park tables were removed and burned recently. he will replace them. Citizens should preserve the grounds and conveniences as a courtesy to the donor and fellow park users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for St John’s Sunday by Rev E B Surface
Auto crash near Stamford injures A L Hardin wife and child. they are in Stamford Sanitarium with serious injuries. Rev E B Surface to preach baccalaureate sermon at St Wood Church Sunday. Stamford High School and Seventh Grade graduation events planned with music, costumes, and processions. List of graduates and nearby events noted, with ongoing exams and senior activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s
E. B. Surface
A. L. Hardin
Stamford
Cemetery Road
Wichita Falls
Rudolph Colbert
Mr. Hardin
New Hope
Local Churches Honor Mothers On Mother's Day Observance
Churches nationwide and Stamford area congregations marked Mother's Day with special sermons and music. At First Baptist Rev. W. C. Moffett preached while Miss Mauréne Gamblin played organ and a vocal duet by J. J. McKinney and Alton Brady highlighted the program. St John's Methodist featured rose rituals and a discoursed sermon by Rev. D. B. Doak with mixed vocal numbers. Central Christian offered an anthem led by Mrs. Burrow, with Dorothy Curd reading and a quartet. Presbyterian services included a sermon by Rev. J. M. Youree and a clarinet solo by Dick Rowland. Nazarene services, led by Rev. J. L. Bates, included a Grimes-daughter duet. All services stressed the value of Christian motherhood and urged mothers to live Christian lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
First Baptist Church
W. C. Moffett
Mauréne Gamblin
Mmes
J. J. McKinney
Alton Brady
Messrs
J. T. Wallace
RK. W. Donohoe
L. A. Wooldridge
J. A. Middleton
Jared
Charles Markham
St. John's Methodist Church
D. B. Doak
P. Smith
W. M. Culwell
Ruth Moore
Doyle Middleton
J. L. Merriman
Central Christian” Churett
M. B. Harris
B. ©. Burrow
Howard Kirby
Dorothy Curd
J. C. Kyle
L. Fleming
B. Burrow
D. K. Lyon
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Youree
Grimes
Helen
Central Presbyterian Church May 17 Sabbath School Events
The Sabbath School at Central Presbyterian Church opens at 10 4 a.m with classes for all ages and Dr. FE B Surface of Abilene to speak. No 11 o clock service due to other commencement events. Pastor J M Youree preaches at 8 p.m inviting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. B. Surface
Abilene
Eulake
J. M. Youree
Stamford Music Club Annual Concert at Methodist Church
The Stamford Music Club presents its annual concert Friday evening at the Methodist Church. A varied program features local artists and the Choral Department under Mrs H K Puller with Miss Clariss Hood on piano. Admission is free with a liberal offering to support the performers. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Stamford Music Club
H. KR. Puller
Clariss Hood
Man
Stamford
Methodist
Summer school at High School begins May 25
A summer session opens May 25 at the High School for six weeks with classes in English History and Mathematics. Admission open to fourth grade and up if demand exists. The Choral Club gave a fine program in Chapel on Wednesday. The Junior-Senior Banquet featured the High School faculty trustees and both classes, served by first year pupils of Miss Buttrill with Miss Minnie Margaret Howard presiding as mistress of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttrill
Minnie Margaret Howard
Parents Teachers Association Meets at Intermediate School
The Parents Teachers Association met Wednesday afternoon at the Intermediate school auditorium with Mrs. A L Moore presiding. Dr A Tiedeman spoke on the importance of hygiene and dental care demonstrations followed. Mrs W E Whittington read a paper and Supt Ibielland discussed Hand issue. Officers and reports praised, cabinet of weights and measures gifted, dictionaries funded, next meeting set for June 10 with Mrs L Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Moore
Kb. A. Tiedeman
Marthe Alice Moore
W. EE
Whittington
A . Moore
Mra Te A. Upshaw
K. E. McDonald
J. D. Card
J. H. Rutherford
cor-Sec
P. P. Shepard
Baby McClintock Dies After Brief Illness
Months old Robinelle McClintock daughter of Mr and Mrs A C McClintock of 8S McMillan Sr died at home Saturday evening after a weeks stomach illness. Siblings remain at home as funeral services are conducted by a local farmer and Barrow Undertakers in charge with many friends offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinelle McClintock
Mra
A. C. McClintock
McMillan Sr
Saturda
Wool Carey
Barrow Undertakers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valley and Northwestern
Radcliffe Chautauqua
Motor Company
FORD
Jones County
Stamford Fouh
St. Vood
Abttene
Marnford Causal Club
Wil
Surface
St. Jenna's
Comwattle Science Hall
Miss Buttrill
Katherine Addis
Marie Fowler
Cleo Meador
Pauline Gamblin
Ruthy Faye Miles
Ruth Sanders
Cppal D. Beaty
Kathryn McQuary
Anita Swanson
Maurine Gamblin
Bonnie Belle McClellan
Ines Deneen
Thelma Guffin
Vertyne Thompson
Anna Belle Guffin
Wilma Hardin
Leucyle Williams
Ruth Tunnell
Mildred Bounds
Central Presbyterian Church
McClintock
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