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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
1
Stamford High School edged Spur 12 to 6 in a hard fought game. Owens and Bettis starred on offense while McElreath managed the game with an injured arm. Spur’s Tisinbee returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown.
East Texas crops near completion and officials foresee relief from the cotton picker shortage within ten working days if weather stays favorable. G T Adams of the U S Department of Labor operates a free employment bureau at the Chamber of Commerce to match farmers with needed workers. Rain could delay both picking and new arrivals. farmers may list needs with Adams or call 44 for assistance.
Representatives from Breckenridge to Spur met in Stamford Thursday to review plans for finishing Highway 18. Judge E V Hardwick led the session as head of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce highway committee. Interest focused on the Sagerton road district bond issue of 100000 dollars to be voted soon. Visiting delegates attended a luncheon at the Stamford Inn.
Stamford will gain a new West Texas Utilities office and sales building with Spanish influence. Buff brick stucco and red tile will shape an attractive exterior on East McHarg and Wetherbee, housing offices sales room repair shops and an ice station. Plans due in 30 60 days with construction likely after year start and a modern ice plant to follow.
The D M Ruff grocery at 402 South Haskell street was robbed of about $42 in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon. Owner Mr. Ruff was in the rear when the theft occurred. Arthur McCann, a recent Stamford arrival from Waco, was arrested in connection with the crime and the money was recovered, according to Police Chief G G Flournoy.
Juanita Edwards two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Edwards of Tuxedo died last Saturday night at the family home. The infant was laid to rest Sunday at 3:00 PM in Tuxedo by the Barrow Furniture Company undertaking department of Stamford.
Rain fell here early Thursday morning but did not meet expectations with only .76 inches recorded at the Swensen Brothers land office gauge. The lighter fall contrasted with heavier totals reported in other areas, leaving local residents noting the modest precipitation.
A test at the city water system pumping station compares the comparative cost of oil engines and electric power. City manager Charles Zug Jr notes that electric power could reduce labor costs and may require an automatic chlorine plant control system. Oil engines are in use while the river water turbine is out of order.
Stamford man Harry R. Fuller is appointed district adjutant of the 17th district of the American Legion of Texas succeeding Ben J. Dean of Breckenridge. The announcement appears in a letter from district committeeman W. J. Buie Jr urging the district convention on October 18 and noting M. C. Atkins of Ballinger as chairman of the resolutions committee.
Rev Bates, pastor of the Nezarene Church in Stamford, will depart in the coming days to assume a pastorate at Whitewater Kansas. He will deliver a farewell sermon this Sunday night.
Miss Ethel Rowell, a high school teacher, spent the weekend in Anson visiting and staying with local friends. Her activities included a social visit and attendance at community events around the town.
Winter vetch and other legumes are being trialed in Jones County under County Agent E. L. Tanner. Rev. Hugo Haterius John Carlson and E. W. Carlson join three men in Kadahl to plant one acre each. Trials include Canadian field pea and sweet clover to enhance winter pasturage and soil. County efforts also focus on terracing schools and a pure bred sires campaign led by Carl Wolff with a four-bull circuit plan for eight years of service.
The first week winner is Mrs. R A Cole of 501 East Campbell Street, Stamford, with a $1.50 cash prize. Lena Boedeker wins a year’s American subscription, and J W Bray gains a six month subscription. Honorable mentions go to Mrs F C Sorrell Mary Frizzell and Miss Mary Etta Bridges.
Labor shortages slow progress on the Stamford to Hamlin and Stamford to Lueders highway projects with only about one third of grading and drainage completed. Rain and floods delay concrete work at California Creek. Office records show $10,000 spent on Hamlin and $15,000 on Lueders up to October 1, with finish target by year end.
R F Townsend of Cross Plains buys the Stamford Ford agency from Stamford Motor Co owned by W M Harlan effective October 1. Townsend will run as R F Townsend Motor Co and keep the Cross Plains dealership. Harlan remains Stamford Motor Co. Townsend and Mrs Townsend move to Stamford with Oscar Butler joining sales.
The infant son of Dr and Mrs Q D Gould died at the Stamford Sanitarium last Friday night. Rev M B Harris and Rev J M Youree conducted the funeral service at the home. The Barrow Funeral Company assisted in arrangements.
Contractors begin curb and gutter work on East Reynolds Street between Trinity and Orient next week if weather allows. The city has water pipe ready and will start a new East Moran Street main, though recent rains have slowed progress.
Noting thefts in Stamford, a thief took a wheel and casing from Constable J. D. Crow’s car at Ferguson and Campbell streets leaving a new jack behind. A battery was also taken from B. H. Baird’s car and an inner tube vanished from another vehicle at a tent show.
A Ford belonging to FE J Boedeker of Bunkerhill was stolen at the Has kell Fair on October 4. It was found abandoned near Iowa Park this week, stripped of tires and battery. Boedeker took the car to Stamford for repairs after its recovery.
Mr and Mrs R C Thomas purchased the corner lot at Rotan and Anson streets with a rooming house to be torn down. Two new residences are planned, one for the couple and one to be rented. The sale was from a Waco party handled by Upshaw Upshaw.
J. H. Starkey, about 64, died at his Stamford home last Saturday night after a long heart illness. He had lived in Stamford fourteen years and was often crippled by injuries from a wagon fall. Funeral held Sunday at 4 pm at the home with Rev. J. M. Youree officiating. burial at Highland cemetery. Barrow Furniture undertakers led arrangements. Survived by wife, two sons L. D. Starkey and W. C. Starkey, and daughter Mrs. J. M. White of Dallas.
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