County judge urges county wide bond issue
Stamford experience a major Sunday night fire in its business district. Two North Swenson avenue buildings owned by J P Austin suffered up to five thousand dollars in damage as the Candy Kitchen ignited a blaze that also threatened the Crystal Theater and American Cafe. Charlie Lagadinos, Candy Kitchen owner, was hospitalized after a nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Swenson Avenue
J. P. Austin
Charlie Lagadinos
Crystal Theater
American Cafe
Candy Kitchen
Cotton Leafworm Poisoning in Hamlin Area
County Agent My EF L Tanner reports about 15 000 acres treated for cotton leafworm in the Hamlin trade territory amid late cotton due to June hail storms. Boll worm pressure has eased, but flea damage in tender buds remains, while farmers rely on calcium arsenate Paris green or white arsenic with varying safety concerns. Continued on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. L. Tanner
Jones County
Hamlin
Paris
In Charge Shoe Dept H D Glass Takes Stamford Role
H D Glass formerly of San Angelo and Lampasas now heads the shoe department at R E Cox Dry Goods Company. He and Mrs Glass are making their home in Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Glass
San Angelo
Lampasas
R. E. Cox Dry Goods Company
Mrs. Glass
Stamford
Hunt for slayers of Fisher Co officers continues
Reward of 250 dollars posted for arrest of two men who killed Sheriff Bob Smith and Deputy Jack Owens near Roby Texas. The hunt expanded to Oklahoma before shifting back to Texas where the fugitives and their wives remain. funeral crowds of about 5 000 attended in Roby as officers were buried.
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Slayers OF Fisher CO
Roby
Bob Smith
Jack Owens
Fisher County
Oklahoma
Texas
Dan Moody
Ray Reetor
Stamford
Sheriff Smith
Owens
Ruby
Masons
Smith
Odd Fellows
Tabernacle
Mr. Bonner
First Baptist Church
B. FE. Hamner
Barrow Furniture Company
O. D. Weatherby
Rotan
Hamner
Old Roby
Raines Defeated By City Walker For Championship
L. S. Walker of Quanah defeated Budley Raines of Stamford five up six to go in the 72 hole unofficial all West Texas championship at Stamford Country Club. Raines retained his West Texas Golf Association title. Walker led 32 holes won in Quanah and pulled ahead in the final 18 holes as Stamford watched the largest crowd ever at Stamford.
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Walker
Quanah
Budley Raines
Stamford
Raines
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodson passes away
Joan Woodson aged one year eight months eleven days died last Saturday night in Old Glory. Funeral held Sunday afternoon at Hooker cemetery with Penick Hughes funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Woodson
J. E. Woodson
Old Glory
Hooker Cemetery
Penick-Hughes Semaeny
Visiting Oil Men Entertain Pierce Representatives
Twelve Pierce Petroleum Corp representatives were guests of the Exchange Club last Friday. President Bill Swenson introduced the visitors as the program committee surprised attendees with a lunch question for everyone to ponder. Coy Upshaw offered a serious answer to his prompt.
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Pierce Petroleum Corporation
Exchange Club
Bill Swenson
Jack Husbands
Coy Upshaw
Horn Tooter
Mrs. Margaret G. Ross Dies After Stroke at Home
Mrs. Margaret Gray Ross died at her home from a stroke following an earlier operation. Born in Mississippi, she settled in Texas after marriage to J. W. Ross in 1885. Funeral services were held at home and in Dublin with pallbearers named. she leaves her husband and two sons along with siblings and relatives in several states.
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Margaret Gray Ross
Ross
la Fayette County
Miss
C. H
Sarah Gray
J. W. Ross
Texas
Dublin
Stamford
J. HopeClain
Throckmorton
Fred S. Rogers
BR. EF McDonald
C. L. Mayes
J. B. Smith
J. W. Puckett
Brack Little
Chad Cromwell
J. W. Chapman
M. L Hicks
Penick-Hughes Undertaking Department
Robert Ross
el Paso
Harry Ross
This City
Mollie Gray Knox
Pine Bluff
Robert Gray
Proctor
E. J. Gray
Coleman
W. J. Ross
WC. Ross
Will Ross
W. W. Fox
Caster
Okla
E. J and
S. H. Gray
Local residents sail to attend Paris American Legion convention
Dr and Mrs F E Hudson and Mr and Mrs Cecil McDaniel depart for Galveston to sail to France for the Paris convention. Miss Dora Rothman also heads to Brownwood then to Galveston to board the steamer for the same event.
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F. E. Hudson
Cecil McDaniel
Galveston
France
American Legion
Paris
Dora Rothman
Brownwood
Doves Open Season Amid Hatchling Concerns
As the dove season begins on September 1 some farmers call for delaying hunting due to many fledglings and eggs in fields. One farmer warns it would be murder to start shooting doves while nests remain abundant.
Mrs N V Rambo Visits Son In Oakwood Home
Mrs N V Rambo of Oakwood is visiting the home of her son J D Rambo. The scene centers on family gathering and local residence.
Owen Thomas Endorses County-Wide Road Bonds at Rotary Luncheon
Judge Owen Thomas urged a county-wide bond issue at Stamford Rotary Club, outlining past road district bonds, completed projects on Highways 18 40 and 30, and noting remaining funds. He favored county-wide bonds, warned district bonds are insoluble, and urged fair allocation by tax remission areas.
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Owen Thomas
Stamford
Wichita Valley Railway
Hay
Thomas
Archer County
Anson
W. P. McDonald
Rotary
Dallas Southard
Schedule Changes For Stamford Public Schools Opening
Stamford Texas announces a revised opening plan for its public schools with whites to enroll Tuesday September 6. Teachers institutes adjust to new rules, two-day session planned for late October, and exams begin Thursday through Saturday.
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Stamford
Supt. N.S. Holland
Papilx
Mr Holland
County Board of Education
Lester
East Moran St
In For Life Romance Seals Jailhouse Nuptials
James Tanner and Nora Lockridge, both inmates of Anson jail, wed in a jail ceremony conducted by Justice of the Peace F. M. Knox. Tanner faces burglary charges in Radford. Lockridge is charged with chicken theft. The couple will remain jailed awaiting grand jury action.
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Anson
James Tanner
Radford
Stamford
Two Hundred Bales of Cotton Received Here
A Stamford District Sunday School training event is planned at St John's Methodial Church on September 18 with Rev Mr Nance leading. The Conference Superintendent Rew Holl Nance met with officers and teachers to organize committees for a training school expected to attract many out of town attendees and strong local turnout.
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St John's
Rew Holl. Nance
Mr Nance
Stamford
Nutrition Program Starts in Jones County Next Week
Miss Mary Wagener will head a nutrition program under the Jones County Red Cross chapter starting next week. Classes and visits will be planned after her arrival and district needs are assessed. W. F. Lyles notes strong school cooperation and aims for broad attendance with talks followed by questions and diet guidance for children and adults.
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Mary Florence Wagener
Jones County
American Red Cross
Mine Wagnener
W. FP. Lyles
Yeater
Goree murder case set for trial September 14
Anson Aug 41 special to The American reports W T Goree charged with murder and complicity to murder in Jones County. Indictment June 2 1926. Goree jailed then released on bond. case tied to Finis Goree who killed his father in law February 10 1925. Finis jailed 1926 26 year sentence appealed and denied. now at penitentiary work. Goree trial date established in District Court September 1 with follow ups.
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Anson
Jones County
W.T. Goree
Goree
Finis Goree
W. T
Young Goree
Early Cotton Prices and Arrivals in Stamford
Two hundred bales of ecotton were received at the Stamford yard up to Tuesday night, according to cotton weigher Joe KR. Jones. The present crop is reported as clashing strict middling, with thin grade cotton bringing about 28 cents in Stamford.
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Stamford
Joe KR. Jones
Mrs W J Harris Buried Wednesday
Mrs Ora Jane Harrin wife of Wood Harris died Tuesday evening at 7 40 o clock at her home on Fast Campbell Street from a lingering illness She was born March 1 1868 in Villa Rica Georgia and had lived for twenty one years in Stamford Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home Pastor Wo Black conducting the services W N Kinney in charge The deceased leaves her husband and one surviving brother SB Nolan of Atlanta GA G W Harris and family of Anson were here for the funeral
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Ora Jane Harrin
Wood Harris
Campbell Street
Il Hee
Villa Rica
Georgia
Stamford
W. N. Kinney
W. J. Harris
SB Nolan
Atlanta
W. Harris
Anson
High School Students Sought For Work Aid Programs
Local schools announce a canvas of student needs to match youths with city chores to help cover living expenses. Interested families or students should contact the principal’s office.
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Lending High We Bel
the Poneipal
Super
Stamford
Sea Alent
Oliver Crump Opens Cafe on West McHlarg
Mr and Mrs Oliver Crump acquire Lou s Cafe on West McHlarg Avenue next to Quality Service Station and reopen as Oliver Crump Cafe. Crump brings years in the restaurant business and is known for his cooking at the White Kitchen Cafe. A complete cafe service will be offered including plate lunches special meals and short orders.
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Oliver Crump
Lou
Training School At First Baptist Church Opens
The KY PU Training School is held this week at the First Baptist church starting Monday night with about 40 attending. It runs each evening through Friday at 7 p m for two and a half hours. Mrs Link, known in Stamford, has been sent by the state board to conduct the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AB. Y PU
First Baptist Church
Link
Stamford
State Board
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Aened
Bae
City” Walker
Europe
Rotary Club
Judge Thom
Stamford Public Schools
Jae
John Purefoy
Mr. Connell
Anson Lion Club
W &. Swenson
Stamford Rachange Club
A. F. Rhodes
Aspermont
Rhodes
Holiness
Tanner
St. John's Church
W. T. Goree
Dale Moody
Wichita Falla
FP. Williams
West Mcharg
KY PU
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