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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
5
Stamford and Western Gas Co reports a survey showing customers pay 24.83 dollars, over half the annual bill, in four winter months. The average yearly bill was 46.63 dollars per customer in 1932, with 33.48 dollars paid in six months and 13.15 dollars due in the other six.
Simms Oilers defeat Stamford Steers 10 to 7 at Abilene after noon. Daniels held Stamford to one run through six innings while Abilene plated five. In the seventh Walker tripled, Hollis homered, and two baserunners tied it. McLaughlin closed the game as Abilene added two more runs in the eighth.
Pastor A H Muehlbrad leads Sunday worship with German services at 10:30 a m and Sunday school plus Bible class at 9:30 a m. Ladies Aid meets afternoon, Luther League night at 8. Ascension Day services in German at 10 a m Thursday. No service on the fourth Sunday. pastor will conduct services in Wichita Falls.
Two husky burglars entered a Rochester warehouse loaded a 1000 pound safe containing 300 dollars aboard a motor truck and escaped.
Stamford area hospitals report a steady stream of patients. Bucky Rash, 10 months, had a fourth blood transfusion and remains hospitalized. Hamlin girl Armanita Jones, 12, treats a facial infection after a pimple. Local officials note births, surgeries, and recoveries as residents pass through the sanitarium.
Lightning struck during a poker game in Branchville New Jersey wrecking a table but injuring none of the five players seriously. Local firefighters arrived to control the scene and assess electrical danger.
Texas renews eligibility for federal unemployment relief as Governor Ferguson signs a measure for a 20.59 million bond issue to be approved at a special August 26 election. Voters will also decide on 3.2 percent beer and delegate selection for a state convention on repealing national prohibition.
The American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. C. D. Mc Daniel held a special meeting to plan the annual Poppy sale on Saturday May 27. Proceeds fund relief for ex servicemen and families, mainly in Stamford, with poppies crafted by veterans who receive little or no government pay.
Odie Menatra, president-elect of the Breckenridge Rotary Club and editor of The Sun, told Stamford Rotarians that criminals are made not born. He urged Rotary influence to steer underprivileged boys toward productive lives, noting most criminals come from this group. He spoke with his son Odie Jr. accompanying him.
We thank all who were kind loving and comforting during illness and death of our husband and father. Thanks for flowers. May heaven’s choicest blessings rest upon you all. Mrs J C Dillard and children.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Eoff and son Ervin visited here last week while moving to the plains Work continues on the Baptist church in hopes of meeting there next Sunday A large group from Seymour visited Audie Baize family Meads and Bush also hosted a party with many local youths Attendants and visitors came from Fort Stockton Royston Hanna Stamford and Waco as the community reports measles outbreaks and cantata attendance at Hamlin New Hope and Tuxedo played ball with New Hope winning Several residents traveled to Waco and Lorenzo for family and social duties
Central Presbyterian Church led by Pastor J. W. Wright hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J C Pinson as superintendent The 11 a m sermon titled The Potter and the Wheel follows a structured service The Womens Missionary Society and prayer meeting meet at regular hours No evening services May 21 for a baccalaureate at Rev Sam Morriss Church Ches ter Wurssbaugh of LaGrange Ind recovers after swallowing a tiny coil spring as a child and it later exits through his cheek
Local notices list berry picking starting Monday then Wednesday and Friday near Funston and seven miles east and three south of Anson. Also items include a found brooch, furnished duplex for rent, two furnished apartments, a business scholarship for sale, and rubber stamps offered by Stamford American.
A severe wind storm last Friday in Sagerton damaged chicken houses and fences, with about 100 chickens killed at Bill Martin’s, and N. E. Martin losing his chicken house and porch losses. Residents report half an inch of rain and widespread minor damage as communities resume after the storm.
E D Williams slowly recovers from bronchitis after a week in bed. Visitors from Rotan include Loyd Matthews Haskell Edwards Leon Edwards Roy Edwards and Fred Shaw of Eriesdale called on John Ivy last Thursday. Miss West the primary teacher spent the weekend in Post relatives. Mr and Mrs T N Gillespie in Rockdale report a slow day long rain as farmers begin seeding.
Small children in the community are ill with whooping cough. Several residents traveled to Ericsdale for a ball game where Ericsdale led Rockdale in girls and boys contests. The Ericsdale school held a Friday picnic and program. Weather disrupted church services with rain. Families visiting relatives included the Hawkins, Gillespie, Fox, Boston, Bee, Houston, Armstrong, Mickler and Ivy households amid local sport and school activities.
The Alcove presents a Friday and Saturday double feature with 10c 15c and 25c admission. Wild Girl stars Charles Farrell Joan Bennett Ralph Bellamy Eugene Pallette and Irving Pichel set after the Civil War in the Sierra for light entertainment. The second feature One Man Law stars Buck Jones and Shirley Grey offering outdoor action and adventure.
Screen notes position Kate Smith as actress in a new movie about a California farm girl who sings to fame. The feature She Done Him Wrong stars Mae West, with Cary Grant and Noah Beery also in the cast, marking West’s second film and her rise as a leading performer and writer.
Local Goodyear dealer R A Bible urges motorists to buy tires now citing current low prices and Goodyear quality. He argues choosing two main tire lines reduces costs for factory, dealer, and buyer while promoting summer readiness.
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