Second Trial Of Rev Sam Morris Due This Week
Federal court in Texas will retry Rev Sam Morris of Stamford and Curry Jackson of Abilene in cases over the 1927 radio act. Jury discharges followed 36 hours of deliberation, with Morris bond raised to 750 dollars. Jackson may be tried this afternoon. Morris eyes Friday or Saturday or early next week.
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Abilene
Sam Morris
Stamford
Curry Jackson
Texas
Federal
Clyde Eastus
Jackson
Rev. Morris
Radio Act
Morris
William H. Atwell
Prayer Services At First Baptist Church Continue
Large crowds attend daily prayer services at the First Baptist Church led by Rev. Sam Morris. A substantial cash offering was given toward paying for the new Sunday school building and is expected to be completed next Sunday. John Wallace notes the Bible study and services welcome all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Mahood
First Baptist Church
Sam Morris
John Wallace
Stamford Bulldogs Battle Anson Tigers to 6-6 Tie
The Stamford Bulldogs and Anson Tigers fought to a 6-6 tie at the Bulldog Athletic field in the Annual Armistice game. Anson scored first on a run by Fielder, extra point blocked, while Stamford countered with a fourth quarter TD by Rucker after a long pass to Forquane set up the drive. The Bulldogs held the Tigers in check after the first period, with Stamford earning 10 first downs and 103 passing yards to Anson’s 0 completions.
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Anson
Stamford Bulldogs
Bulldog
Tigers
Stamford
Fleet Anson
Fulgham
Selmon
Forquane
Rucker
Bulldogs
Sonny” Lewis
Reeves
Young
Simpson
Curtis
McCable
Dunlap
Thurman
Russell
J. McCable
Fielder
Dr. Reeves
Herndon
Holland
Rutherford
Satterwhite
Lewis
Sta
Revaal
D. Reeves
Anson P
McC
Gentry
Pa Rutherford
Selmen
Report of Casualties in Local Conflict
Report of casualties at 5 15 P M today describes Gibson troops versus Putman forces in a disputed field. It notes 60 men reportedly captured or joined by Putman and mentions Gibson gang losses and ongoing reports from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Hugh
Putman
Ned
Ces
Southard Addresses Exchange Club On National Preparedness
Dr. Dallas Southard of Stamford Sanitarium spoke at the Exchange Club luncheon in observance of Armistice week. He reviewed events from fifteen years ago and discussed preparedness, followed by a group singalong of America and wartime songs sung by many ex service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Southard
Stamford Sanitarium
Exchange Club
America
Fritzie Boy
Loans on 3500 Bales Handled by J Kahn & Company
Mike Moore manager for J Kahn & Company said Thursday his office here and the Spur branch led by Harrison Durrett handled government 10 cent loans on 3500 bales of cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Moore
J. Kahn & Company
Spur
Harrison Durrett
Correction In The American Noted R Cain Among Names
An OCR reading from last week lists R Cain among aanteod of J Kahn and Mr Cain as the official cotton el and improved by the gins of Sta ord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cain
J. Kahn
Mr. Cain
Sta Ord
Haskell Indians To Meet Stamford On Home Field Today
The Haskell Indians visit Stamford on Bulldog Athletic field at 3 30 as Stamford risks three key players Terry Massey and McKeever who may see action while two Haskell backs are sidelined by head injuries. The Indians arrive off a strong Hamlin showing and are favored.
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Haskell Indians
Stamford
Bulldogs
Haskell
Bulldog
Anson
Terry
Massey
McKeever
Albany
Hamlin
Indians
Methodist Church Pastor Promotes Sundays Plans
The Rev. C. R. Hooton announces Stamford Methodist Church service this Sunday. A table talk precedes the Lord's Supper with children in worship upstairs. Evening sermon centers on God's call and the theme I Have Chosen You. Church School at 9 45 a m Epworth Leagues at 6 30 p m. Mid week prayer service next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hooton
Methodist Parsonage
Stamford
Clarendon
St. John’s
Jesus
Church School
Epworth
Missionary Society
Otis Miller to Attend Washington Cotton Conference
Otis Miller county judge will travel Friday as part of the Texas delegation to meet Secretary Wallace in Washington. The talks cover the proposed cotton parity price and related issues for cotton growers. The move is led by C O Moser and B A Stufflebemer with Texas urging a parity price around 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Miller
Washington
Texas
Wallace
C. O. Moser
B. A. Stufflebemer
Dallas
Judge Miller
Methodist Pastor Is Returned Here For Another Year
Rev. C. R. Hooton is returned for a second year as pastor of St. John's Methodist Church in Stamford district. The list also includes J. H. Hamblen at Vernon First, R. A. Steward as Vernon district presiding elder, J. S. Strother to Silverton, Joe Boyd to Miami, and others to various churches across the Stamford circuit and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hooton
St. John’s Methodist Church
Northwest Texas
Methodist Rescueel Church
South
Clarenon
George S. Slover
Stamford
Hiram A. Boaz
G. S. Slover
Aspermont
J. C. Mann
Avoca
L. K. Bones
Bomarton Mission
S. A. Sifford
Dickens
W. L. Porterfield
Elbert
Jesse E. Young
Goree
F.T. Johnson
Haskell
Orion W. Carter
Jayton
H. H. Hamilton
Knox City
R. R. Gilbreath
Lueders
D. S. Agnes
Supply
Spur
Miami
Hamilton Wright
Stamford Newsaper
Coahoma
Sweetwater
L. A. Webb
Hamlin
Pey
Ben Hardy
Ansen
Ginning Totals Rise as Stamford Harvest Surges
Cotton ginning in Stamford reached 14 134 bales Thursday morning after a weather delay. Officials estimate the season will exceed 16 000 bales and the crop should be out of fields by December. Pickers are plentiful and favorable weather accelerates harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Mrs Dial Pupils Present Kindergarten Program at Rotary
Pupils of Mrs Anna Dial Kindergarten performed at the Rotary Club noon meeting. The program featured songs readings speeches on prohibition and humorous interludes. Attendance noted precision by the children and a preview similar to a prior Exchange Club presentation. Frank Greenwood of Del Rio visited and L W Johnson announced the Red Cross membership drive. Next week's program will be by Rotarians from Wichita Falls.
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Anna Dial
Rotary Club
Exchange Club
L. W. Johnson
Red Cross
Frank Greenwood
del Rio
Wichita Falls
Red Cross Drive To Be Launched Next Wednesday
Stamford prepares for a Red Cross drive starting Wednesday November 22 with a mass meeting on November 20 in the City Auditorium. Roll Call chairmen L. W. Johnson and Lieutenants Hardy and Baird plan citywide recruitment, aiming to beat last year’s $660 against a $500 goal. Sunday designated Red Cross Sunday invites local ministers and civic groups to publicize humanitarian aid and collect memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois K. Green
Stamford
Red Cross
West Texas
St. Louis
C. Edway Palmer
R. E. McDonald
McDonald
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
W. Johnson
L. W. Johnson
L. M. Hardy
Knox Baird
City
Roll Call
Community of
New Hope
Chas. Anderson
Floyd Johnson
Lueders
Avoca
Joel V.grimes
Lou Williams
The
Rummage Sale By Central Presbyterian Women
The Central Presbyterian Church women plan a rummage sale at the Profit Building on West McHarg Avenue this Saturday November 18. Also mentioned is a Chicago speeding summons involving Robert Morrison and a reported sudden illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
West McHarg Avenue
Chicago
Robert Morrison
Iowa
Uilty
Richard Crossman Fined for Striking Doctor Over Illness Diagnosis
Richard Crossman of St. Louis was fined after striking a physician who diagnosed his ailments as the result of over-indulgence in liquor, in a case reflecting public concerns over medical judgments and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Crossman
St. Louis
Dollar causes confusion at the American subscription desk
A dollar received with no name in the mail creates credit confusion for The American. The bookkeeper cannot identify which of three or more subscribers should get the credit while renewal subscriptions rush in, and the editor asks the sender to identify themselves.
Farmer Robbed And Shot By Hitch-Hiker Near Sagerton
Haskell county farmer H. A. Burrow was hijacked and shot by a hitchhiking man while en route from Sagerton to Stamford. The assailant robbed Burrow of 41 dollars, fired a shot damaging his leg, then fled across fields. Burrow sought treatment in Stamford and notified police as officials pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Burrow
Haskell County
Sagerton
Stamford
Burrow
A. D. McReynolds
Haskell
Proclamation Urges Red Cross Support by Stamford Mayor
Stamford Texas Mayor E P Bunkley issues a proclamation urging local citizens to back the American Red Cross Roll Call set for November 16 to 30 1983. He appeals for earnest cooperation to support disaster relief veterans health first aid and saving lives and notes the act will multiply its usefulness with each donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Bunkley
Stamford
American Red Cross
Mrs Busters Mother And Sister Injured In Wreck
Mrs J M Putnam of Anson and her daughter Mrs F O Hilburn of Cisco were hurt when the car they rode in burned after a tire blew on highway 83 Sunday at 10 50 am. Mrs Putnam suffered fractures to the left arm and right collar bone. Mrs Hilburn has serious back injuries. Mr Putnam, Mr Hilburn and Mr and Mrs Farris of Alabama had only minor injuries.
St Pauls Lutheran Church Lagerton Texas Service Schedule
St Pauls Lutheran Church Lagerton Texas lists a German language morning service at 10 30 a m with A H Muehlbrad as pastor and English language evening service at 7 30 p m. Sunday School and Bible class start at 9 30 a m and the Ladies Aid meets in the afternoon with Mrs Otto Duden helping with singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Lagerton
Texas
A. H. Muehlbrad
Aid Spelt
Otto Dudensing
Veterans Legion Banquet Addresses Today Problems and Scouts
Vernon D. Hart post of the American Legion held an Armistice banquet focusing on preparedness, veteran care, and youth rearing. Mayor Bunkley urged Boy Scout work, while Dr. Dallas Southard urged wartime preparedness to save money and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon D. Hart
American Legion
Legion Auxi
J. L. Rucker
Baize Brothers
Tuxedo
Elbert Feagin
C. RB. Ribble
Caddo
M. B. Harris
L. B. Cole
E. P. Bunkley
Legionnaires
The
Legion
F. M. Locke
Anson
Jones County
Dallas Southard
United States
Parks
Throckmorton
E. Earl Isbill
Hamlin
John Lee Smith
Gibson's Legion Membership Drive Targets Putman Forces
A JC era notice from E Gibson leads a bid to bolster American Legion membership with a large upcoming feed. The list of signatories includes dozens of names and ends with a call to unite, boost the post, and surpass rival N E L in the push.
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Gibson
Drive
Legion
American Legion
E. Gibson
Charlie Putman
Roscoe Hood
Dudley Duncan
Neal Atkins
D. A. Bandeen
Geo. Ashburn
Bruno Kupatt
Albert Hess
E. T. George
J. P. Moore
Fred Hudson
C. Huston
W. F. Bosse
W. E. Dodgens
S. L. Dodgens
Dallas Southard
W. G. Swenson
Rev. C. R. Hooton
Harry Yates
G. H. McKinney
J. E. Earhart
F. F E. Barnett
E. E. Roundtree
C. H. Ross
C. C. Swanson
W. A. Sledge
Arthur I. Brown
R. F E. Burson
John Franke
A. D. Grissett
Ira S. Hughes
W. M. Kight
C. D. McDaniel
W. B. Ray
Fred Schenestidt
Kaiser
Jones County Pioneers Visit The American Office
P. R. McCray and Jap Spraberry, noted Jones county pioneers, visited The American office on Thursday marking a local community note of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. McCray
Jap Spraberry
Jones County
Mrs Fraser Finds Cook Entertaining Ten Guests at Home
Mrs L T Fraser of New York returned unexpectedly to her home and found her cook entertaining ten guests at a swell dinner, adding a domestic curiosity to a routine visit.
Woman in Reading Seeks Help For Son Over Medication
Police respond after a Reading woman asks officers to compel her 14 year old son to take medication. Investigators assess the incident and ensure the youth’s safety while addressing parental concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Gough
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Anson Tigers
Southard
Methodist Church
Washington Cotton Conference
R. G. Bowdry
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