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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1933

Page

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Men Hold Convention And School For Implement Dealers

About 30 implement dealers from West Texas attended a demonstration and dealer school here Wednesday hosted by the John Deere Plow Company and Letz Manufacturing Company. Demonstrations took place at the Bryant-Link Company implement house on South Swen Son avenue, with a luncheon and school at the Stamford Inn. Walter G. Whitehead and B. L. Harris led the event, joined by Galen Meinney and A. V. McAdoo among Bryant-Link officials. Fourteen managers from Bryant-Link stores attended. Bryant-Link now receives implements in car lots here and distributes them to stores, making conferences easier than the former San Angelo gatherings.

West Texas John Deer Plow Company Letz Manufacturing Company Bryant-Link Company South Swen Son Avenue Stamford Inn Walter G. Whitehead B. L. Harris Dallas Galen H. Meinney A. V. McAdoo

Stamford High School First Period Honor Roll 1933 34

The Stamford High School honor roll for the first period of the 1933 34 term lists seniors and juniors with multiple ranks. Notable names include Dorothy Rector Jane Smith Margaret Frizell Lin da Reber Earline Waggoner Theda Moore Dorothy Baker Lois Link Denzil Davis Robert Dunlap Sophie Pustejovesky Lois Terry Paul Dobyns Lil Lians Yates Mary Alice Abbott Elizabeth Cundiff Christine Wells Joan Bailey Elton Chapman Raymond Austin Dorothy McCuistion Minnie Musil Ina Mae Rye Ladelle Macon Mary Louise McDonald J W Dewees Helen Rosenwasser Charles Bandeen Dorothy Jack Bates Margaret Harris Doris Jackson Frank Hester Robert Lee Kahout Beatrice Kuenstler Dorothy Lamb Louise Roach Doris Sanders.

Dorothy Rector Jane Smith Margaret Frizell Linda Reber Earline Waggoner Theda Moore Dorothy Baker Lois Link Jesse McAllister Maitrese Putnam Denzil Davis Robert Dunlap Sophie Pustejovesky Lois Terry Paul Dobyns Lillians Yates Mary Alice Abbott Elizabeth Cundiff Christine Wells Joan Bailey Elton Chapman Raymond Austin Dorothy McCuistion Minnie Musil Ina Mae Rye Charles Bandeen Dorothy Jack Bates Margaret Harris Doris Jackson Frank Hester Robert Lee Kahout Beatrice Kuenstler Dorothy Lamb Louise Roach Doris Sanders

Old Fiddlers Benefit Charity Show in Stamford

Old time fiddlers offer free performances for United Charities Board at the Stamford Auditorium on Tuesday night November 7 at 7 30. Admission is free with a free will offering to aid the poor and needy. many local musicians volunteer and several names are listed.

Stamford United Charities Board H. F. Jackson

Locke named vice president of Texas judges and commissioners

Frank M. Locke of Stamford was elected vice president of the Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association at the Mineral Wells convention. Otis Miller withdrew from the presidency race, allowing R. F. E. Biggs to win. Locke urged Fort Worth as next year’s convention city with a humorous address.

Frank M. Locke Stamford Jones County County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Mineral Wells Locke Otis Miller Heeen Miller R. F E. Biggs Liberty County Biggs East Texas Asociation of Fort Worth

Sunday Will Mark Close Of Year At St. John's Church

Rev C R Hooton leads a year end sermon I Am Debtor at St John s Methodist Church Stamford. Dr Geo S Slover closes the year with a conference and election of officers follows Epworth Leagues and the Woman s Missionary Society plan meetings and a week of prayer with a covered dish lunch. Last Sunday yielded 1575 in benevolent giving and two new members as Sunday School enrollment rose.

C. R. Hooton St. John’s Methodist Church Apostle Paul Stamford Geo. S. Slover St. John’s Epworth Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society Dorcas Room St. John's

Leases Carlson Market Meat Dept

R L McChristial, formerly manager of the M System market, has leased the meat department of Carlson Food Store formerly run by John Estes Thomas Jordan of Wandsworth England admitted stabbing Mrs Ellen Hurley but said it happened after she pulled out his false teeth and discarded them.

Carlson Market M-System Market Tthe Carlson Food Store John ‘Estes Thomas Jordan Wandsworth Eng Ellen Hiurley

New Credit Channels For Farmers In Texas Planned

Governor Morgenthau and Farm Credit Administration officials plan to open a regional Bank for Cooperatives and a Production Credit Corporation in Houston. The move will serve the Tenth Federal Land Bank District with long term farm mortgage loans and a network of Production Credit Associations for crop and livestock finance.

Houston Henry Morgenthau, Jr Farm Credit Administration Regional Bank For Cooperatives Production Credit Corporation Farm Credit Act Federal Land Bank District State of Texas Federal Land Bank Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston Morgenthau William S. Myers Albert S. Goss George M. Brennan S. M. Garwood Francis W. Peck Federal Land Bank of Houston A. C. Williams Texas Land Bank Land Bank Commissioner

Plan To Organize Production Credit Assn At Haskell

A meeting of Haskell County farmers is set for Wednesday November 8 at 8 p.m. in the district court room to discuss forming a Production Credit Association. The group would provide loans for farming operations with stock valued at five dollars per one hundred borrowed, and loans processed through the local PCA with headquarters in Haskell.

Haskell County Haskell County Court House Haskell Turkey Growers R. H. Maxwell

Stamford Ginning Total Exceeds Earlier Estimates

The Stamford gin report shows 13 170 bales ginned this season with several thousand more expected as wet weather may affect remaining crop. Cotton arrivals this week push Stamford area toward a predicted 16 000 bales, surpassing early estimates. Jones county reports 49 175 bales ginned for 1933 before Oct 18, vs 15 357 prior year.

Stamford Jones County E. Earl Isbill Hamlin

Cotton Loans Pour In For Stamford Farmers

Farmers in the Stamford area rapidly take 10 cent cotton loans. Over 2,500 bales mortgaged securing more than $100,000 cash in the first week. Applications handled by Lyles & Williamson, J. Kahn & Company with Mike Moore, and the West Texas Cotton Growers Association.

Stamford Lyles & Williamson J. Kahn & Company Mike Moore West Texas Cotton Growers Association

Extension Tour Of West Side Of Jones County Planned

The extension tour of the west side of Jones County is set for Friday November 3. Participants meet at 8 30 a m in front of the Herald office with the County Agent and Home Agent. A detailed schedule lists visits to several homes and culminates with lunch at Mrs C H Heald's then more stops before 4 p m. The Jones County Home Demonstration Council invites public attendance.

Jones County Herald Office Amain Harold Bonners B. L. Whaley Walter Glazner Carl Jackson Lois Aston Tillie Peden Earlene Kelso Sid Womack

Stolen Cars Reported In Local Saturday Night Incident

Two automobiles disappeared from the square Saturday night, both Chevrolets. One was found by Officer Sanders near South Swenson Avenue after a tire blowout. The second car owned by Delno Axell of Elgin remains missing. police theorize the same thief took both vehicles.

Chevrolet Smith-Coffee Hardware Store Sanders Swenson Avenue Delno Axell Elgin Carl Ekdahl Gin

Baptist Church Sets Two Big Sunday Services

First Baptist church will host two major services next Sunday led by Rev. Sam Morris focusing on seniors in the morning and a provocative sermon on “Has America Rotted at the Core?” in the evening. A brief testimony session will follow the evening message.

R. F. Mahood First Baptist Church Sam Morris America B.Y.P.U J. M. Martin

Food supply demonstrator shares pantry goals and results

Mrs B L Whaley recounts her role as Farm and Ranch food supply demonstrator for the Dovie Club. She describes goals, pantry organization, garden planning, and using ten new recipes to fill a 63 foot pantry with labeled shelves to meet family needs and save time.

B. L. Whaley Sue Bonner Dovie Club Ime

Stamford Businesses Stay Open on Armistice Day

Stamford business houses will largely stay open on Armistice Day, November 11, after a poll of 64 retailers by R. C. Thomas of the Retail Merchants Association. Forty eight members favored opening while ten voted to close.

Stamford R. C. Thomas Retail Merchants Association

Turkey Market Set to Open November 7 in Stamford

C J Roberts manager of Western Produce Company Stamford says the turkey season will open on November 7 and run to November 17. He notes direct door pricing could make Stamford the leading produce market in the region.

C. J. Roberts Western Produce Company of Stamford Roberts

Bernard Bryant Leads Rotary Club Luncheon Program

Bernard Bryant, chairman of the fellowship committee, had charge of the program at the Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday. L. W. Johnson spoke on intelligence tests and their value in schooling and crime prevention. Rev. C. R. Hooton presented a love story in song with Mrs. Hooton accompanying. Visitors included W. G. Swenson and Galen H. McKinney, and E. P. Miles was re-instated as a club member.

Bernard Bryant Rotary Club L. W. Johnson Rev. C. R. Hooton Mrs. Hooton Mr. Hooton W. G. Swenson Galen H. McKinney E. P.miles

Mrs. J. R. Sledge New President Of United Charities

United Charities held its fifth Monday meeting at St. Luke's Parish Room. Mrs. J R Sledge was elected president for the new year. officers include Mrs. Oliver Crump and Judge R C Thomas. A charity drive with Community Chest was approved. a benefit for United Charities is planned for November 7. Next meeting will be at the Baptist church.

United Charities St. Luke's Episcopal Church C. O. Miller Percy W. Jones St. Luke’s Mr. Jones Betty R. C. Thomas Hurbert Jackson Stamford J. R. Sledge Oliver Crump Marjorie Bailey Mayme Orr E. R. Pace Geo. Zachery C. R. Hooton Mr. Hooton Baptist Church

Early Stamford Pioneer W N Reynolds Dies at 74

W N Reynolds, a pioneer Stamford resident born in Charlestown Flandis in 1859, died after a prolonged illness at the Coleman Hotel. He came to Texas over 88 years ago and helped found Stamford painting the first building. He is survived by two daughters and two grandchildren. Burial was at Highland cemetery.

W.N. Reynolds Stamford W. N Mr. Reynolds East Texas Ed Coepers Indiana Jim Reed Florida Frieda Charles Doepers Reynolds

Legion Will Hold Armistice Day Memorial Service

The Vernon D. Hart post of the American Legion plans a memorial service at 11 p m on Armistice Day Saturday November 11 on the square The annual banquet follows Monday November 13 at the Legion Hall at Rop m with the auxiliary serving and several distinguished speakers expected Ex service men are urged to attend as topics include the compensation law and other vital issues discussed by banquet committee members Bill Bosse and A M Conant

Vernon D. Hart American Legion Legion Hall Legion Auxilliary Bill Bosse A. M. Conant

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bryantlink Stamford High School Ladelle Macon Mary Louise McDonald J. W. Dewees Helen Rosenwass Texas County Judges and Commissioners’ Association St. John’s Church Miss Sue Bonner Orris Dovie Turkey Rotary Legion
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