Stamford to Host Community Fair and Barbecue Day
Stamford invites rural neighbors to a full day of events on Wednesday September 9 featuring R Q Lee of Cisco as speaker. A $1300 fund supports beef barbecue, beverages and entertainment with band, picture shows, skating rink and farm exhibits. Premiums include a $25 prize for best individual farm exhibit and a loving cup for best community display.
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Stamford
Texas
R. Q. Lee
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
New Mexico
Lec
West
Ford
Negro kills wife in rooming house on West McHarg Avenue
Rachell Butler, colored, jailed on a murder charge after stabbing his wife Viola Butler to death at a rooming house owned by Lina Porter on West McHarg Avenue Sunday night around nine. The inquest ruled death from a knife wound inflicted by Butler. He was captured Monday between Albany and Breckenridge while en route to his mother's home.
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Rachell Butler
Viola
West McHarg Avenue
Lina Porter
Justice of the Peace
Rachells Butler
Tom Hudson
A. E. Sanders
Anson
Shackeford
Albany
Breckenridge
Butler
Buick
Taylor
Texas
Sagerton Seeks Road Bond Election in Haskell County
Sagerton requests a bond election to raise 100000 for paving a contested state highway. At a State Highway Commission hearing in Austin on August 24, Sagerton Aspermont Spur and Stamford advocates urged moving the route to Sagerton, while Hamlin and Haskell County officials protested the reroute. The commission postponed ruling pending Sagerton bond vote and local responsibility debates continue.
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Sagerton
Haskell County
Hamlin
Fig
Pond
State Highway Commission
Austin
Stamford
Aspermont
Spur
Rule
Haskell
E Commission
Street paving begins on Moran Street amid water main upgrades
Moran Street work starts with a larger water main being installed first to avoid future trenching. City officials say mains will run on unpaved streets, serving paved ones with smaller lines, accepting traffic disruption as temporary for needed improvements.
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Moran Street
Saint Luke's Church Sunday Service by Ley Reader
Saint Luke's Church will hold Protestant Episcopal services Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. The service will be conducted by Ley Reader Mr. Charles Sledge with Percy Jones as Pastor.
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Saint Luke's Church
Protestant Episcopal Services
Ley
Charles Sledge
Percy Jones
Stamford Express Agent Transfers to Ranger
J C Kyle an American Railway Express agent at Stamford has moved to Ranger to take up express agent duties in what is described as a promotion. His colleagues express sadness at his departure while praising his long service and strong handling of a large business. Howard Owen, assistant manager, remains in charge with no Stamford successor named.
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J. C. Kyle
American Railway Express
Stamford
Ranger
Howard Owen
Howard
Iide
Stamford Visit By Peek Minix Family
Mr and Mrs J E Peek and family of Tuxedo and visiting daughter and husband Mr and Mrs D F Minix of Aquilla Texas were in Stamford Saturday.
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J. E. Peek and Family
Tuxedo
D. F. Minix
Aquilla
Texas
Stamford
Whistling Mystery At Corinth Farm Attracts Crowds
Rumors spread after a day or two of eerie whistling at the Bob Buie farm near Corinth. A nearby family suffered injuries and fainting as crowds claimed a girl may be behind the sounds. witnesses noted no visible throat movement during the whistles.
County Agent Details Webb Worm Threat and Control
The Careless Webb worm has invaded fields south and southeast of Stamford, attacking New Hope and Swans Chapel crops. County agent Mr. Tanner prescribes a poisoning method using calcium arsenate and a ground shake to drop worms from leaves, with a specialized two by four and chicken wire setup to apply poison to the undersides of leaves.
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Stamford
New Hope
Swans Chapel
Pe Rce
Tanner
Mr. Tanner
First Round Bale Ginned in Stamford Historic Event
Ef ce Bardeker of Bunker Hill community brought the first round bale to be ginned at the Harrison Gin Co. in Stamford on a round bale attachment. The bale reportedly brought a premium price, reflecting buyers' strong demand in the market.
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FE. J. Bardeker
Bunker Hi
Harrison Gin Co
Stamford
Haskell
Stamford Fans Push Funds for High School Football Upgrades
A Stamford chamber meeting with about two dozen football fans backed by Burt King aims to finance new equipment for the upcoming season. Supt. Holland and Coach Tinsley supported the plan as old players return, with the district title and pride at stake. A committee led by Dr. Dallas Southard seeks additional funds, targeting a $500 jackpot to boost football in the schools.
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Burt King
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Supt
Holland
Tinsley
Sanguin
Abilene Eagles
West Texas Fair
Abilene
Kate Receipts
Auita
Aleo Crane City
Dallas Southard
Cure
Devils
West Texas Utilities expands with new towns and plant
P P Shep ard, manager of the Stamford district, notes a growing system as West Texas Utilities plans to connect towns by line and build a central generation plant. The Insulate properties have acquired Texarkana and Shreveport light and power assets and a circuit around Victoria, Texas. Stamford property improvements include a new office, salon room, and a larger ice factory planned for the near future.
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P. P. Shepard
Stamford
Insul
Insule
Texarkana
Shreveport
Victoria
Texas
Southards Return From Rest Abroad for Doctor’s Health
Dr Dallas Southard and Mrs Southard with Mrs Eva Swafford have returned after months in Tennessee, Colorado and California for the doctor’s health. He appears as sound and fit as ever and friends rejoice at his recovery and return.
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Southards
Dallas Southard
Southard
Eva Swafford
Tennessee
Colorado
California
Moffett Pastor Returns From Vacation In East
Reverend W. C. Moffett Baptist pastor and his wife and children return home from a trip to Washington City and other eastern points. He is much improved in health and ready to resume work with vigor after a two month leave of absence granted due to illness.
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Moffetts Home
W. C. Moffett
Washington City
Hassen Dry Goods Anniversary Sale in Stamford This Saturday
Hassen Dry Goods marks one year in Stamford with an anniversary sale. The store touts heavy stocks of piece goods and full lines of dry goods at attractive prices. Owner Hasasen traveled western Texas to pick the best location and promises dependable, truthful advertising and lasting customer relations.
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Hassen
Hasasen
Texas
Stamford
Stamford Frogs Draw Local Crowd On Saturday
Deputy Sheriff O D Swenson his wife and sons joined Mr and Mrs B C Oman and Mr and Mrs J E Patterson with their son among the local group visiting Stamford on Saturday.
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O. D. Swenson
B. C. Oman
J. E. Patterson and Son
Stamford
Building in Stamford by H. 8. Nail on Carnegie Library Lot
Contractor H. 8. Nail begins a seven room brick residence on the lot south of Carnegie Library in Stamford. The home will be handsome and include modern features of the latest type homes.
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H. 8
Nail
Carnegie Library
Stamford
Western Hardware Co. leases Flourney building in Stamford
The Western Hardware Co of Wichita Falls has leased the Flourney brick building on South Webb in Stamford to stock wholesale hardware. D. B. Barnes of Stamford will handle orders from Stamford and from the parent house in Wichita. Stamford is presented as a growing wholesale hub with loyal local boosters.
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New Hardware Jobber
Western Hardware Co
Wichita Falls
Flourney
Webb Street
D. B. Barnes
Stamford
Wichita
Samford
Duplex to Rise On East Oliver Corner Lot
Mrs A Gold Sticker signs a contract to build a duplex at East Oliver and North Wetherbee. Sticker says his wife will manage and plans are by her. The property is described as very desirable with anticipated street paving and a two year lease offer at a high price.
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A. . Gold Sticker
East Oliver
North Wetherbee
Tater Chips
Goldsticker
Shamburger Lumber Expands to Stamford Yard
The Shamburger lumber firm of Wichita Falls plans a Stamford yard after unloading a ganite lumber on Swenson lots near the city hall. A new lumber office and yards would be built if a building permit is granted, despite fire limits. If denied, they may use other lots as part of an aggressive North Texas Oklahoma expansion.
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Shamburger Lumber
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Swenson
Shamburger
Texas
Oklahoma
Pleasant Valley group plans campaign for new Baptist church
T Patterson and locals in Stamford Saturday to launch fund drive and preparations to tear down the old Pleasant Valley church and construct a modern facility with immediate operations. The move is pitched as a community effort to build a house of worship affordable for all who love its cause.
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T. Patterson
Pleasant Valley
Stamford
New Baptist Church
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CISCO
Barbecue
Cora Willy
Negro
Stamford Express
Bob Buie
Corinth
Weems
West Texas Utilities
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