Merger To Unite Two West Texas Hardware Firms
Col R L Penick announces consolidation of Penick Hughes Company of Stamford and Ed S Hughes Company of Abilene to form Penick Hughes Company. The wholesale arm will run from Ed Hughes, while Stamford retail remains under Penick. Combined capital stock exceeds one million dollars.
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West Texas
Penick, Hughes Company
Stamford
Wichita Faus
Fd. S. Hughes Company
Abilene
Col. R. L. Penick
Ed S. Hughes Company
Penick Hughes Company
Col
R. L. Penick
Penick-Hughes Company
Hughes
New York
Ed. L. Hughes Com
Ef Ami
Penick
Hughes Company
Penick-Hughes Co
R L. Penick
Roy Carlson Becomes Full Owner of Helpy-Selfy Store
Roy Carlson has bought the interest of his partner Ric E Campbell in the Helpy-Selfy grocery, becoming full owner and continuing current policies. He has leased the Helpy-Selfy market from Campbell to operate it with the store, a move that leaves Campbell as former owner.
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Roy Carlson
Ric E. Campbell
Carson
Mr. Campbell
Matador
Carlson
Campbell
Week Of Prayer And Study At First Baptist
A week of prayer and study for women girls and boys is set for September 21 to 26 at First Baptist. Afternoon sessions from 4 to 4 30 feature Rev Sam Morris teaching Larger Stewardship to women and YW A age groups. Nursery care provided. certificates awarded for classes led by Mrs Morris Mrs J M Martin and others.
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First Baptist
Sam Morris
Jewel Austin
Morris
Cook
J. M. Martin
W. Oliver Street
R. F. Mahood
Sunbeam
Naomi Dewees
R. A. Bible
G. A
Cotton Toll for Stamford American Subscriptions Offered
The Stamford American offers cotton as payment for subscriptions from today through September 20. Cotton valued at 19 cents per pound will cover subscriptions at 16 cents per pound for lint or 4 cents per pound for pulled seed. Six and a quarter pounds lint or 24 pounds seed pay a year at $1. The offer aims to keep farmers subscribed and continues if interest justifies handling. Cotton accepted at The American office on the south side of the square.
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Stamford
Towaneka
Old Landmark In Ruins After Weekend Fire
The two story residence of F M Evhols on Fast Reynolds street burned starting at 2 15 Sunday morning. The second story and roof were destroyed and the lower floor gutted. Insurance covered 4000 on the house and 100 on furniture. The landmark home, erected in 10% by Charlie Browington, was vacant when the fire alarm was raised by John Fetes and J D Crew. Origin not determined.
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F. M. Evhols
Reynolds Street
John Fetes
J. D. Crew
Stamford
Charlie Browington
Co. 1
Meeker
New Lockers Adopted by Texas National Guard Company K
Company K of the Texas National Guard, based in a local unit, received a set of steel lockers awarded for top general averages along with Company G of Snyder. Lockers will store each member’s equipment and uniform, with dedicated keys, and drills will be conducted in the locker room. Previously uniforms were kept at home, a practice now changed.
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Steel Leker
Texas National Guard
Wen Ag
Frank M. Locke
Snyder
Locke
Mrs James Hammit Dies at 47 in Stamford
Mrs. James Hammit died after an illness and was laid to rest in Barbee Cemetery near Dublin. Rev. W. L. Martin led the service at Dublin Baptist Church. Kinney Brothers of Stamford handled burial arrangements. she leaves two daughters and several brothers.
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Mmit
Dublin
Barbee
W. L. Martin
Dublin Baptist Church
Kinney Brothers
Stamford
Hammit
Stephenville
Black
Jeffifers
E. Davis
James Halliday
Plant Grain For Winter Pasture Advise Farmers
Jobson recommends planting grain for winter pasture this fall using oats barley and wheat as cover crops. Early sowing ensures grazing, fertility, and feed cost reductions. formaldehyde and copper carbonate treatments are described for seed protection. discuss yields and methods for sowing and rotation.
Heavy Stamford Rain Subsides After Two Day Downpour
Stamford records 271 inches of rain from Monday afternoon to Tuesday night as storms topple roofs and fixtures across the town. Utilities cut power briefly while crews clear debris and repair damage, including impacts to the Stamford Compress and Hassen Dry Goods. Strong winds threaten farms with potential benefits to pasture and crop yields for the coming season.
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Stamford
Stamford Tertery
Fejeleing
Stamford Cotton Co-Operative Branch Reaches 490 Members
Stamford branch of the Cotton Co-Operative Association reports a total membership of 490 as of Thursday morning. Of the 490, 219 joined since September 1, and 6.5 bales have been shipped through the Stamford office by noon Thursday. The article also notes property damage from recent storms and a dam break at Number 4 Lake, impacting local roads and water supply.
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Stamford
Cotton Co- My
Terns Cotton Co-Operative Assoription
Simpeen
Bate
Sinopec
Number 4
Tigaffic
Tyee
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
Lake Penick
Clear Fork
Forty-and- Fight
Boy Scouts
Number 4 Lake
Stamford Public Schools enroll 821 by Thursday noon
Enrollment in Stamford public schools reached 821 by noon Thursday, with White enrollment counted. colored school opens Oct 4. Last year’s total was 907. Grade breakdown shows first through seventh grades and a total high school enrollment of 241. Registration occurred Wednesday with classes starting Friday.
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Stamford Public Schools
Stamford
Poo
Ae Follower Piret
Beth Ois Ard
Altar
Sevenrith
Echouls
Saphoniones
Cotton pickers enlist as new help in West Texas counties
The Stamford chamber of commerce reports cotton pickers are moving into Stamford and nearby Haskell and Knox counties. Farmers anticipate a strong harvest season with work opportunities. officials provide full information through the Chamber of Commerce.
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Stamford
Haskell
Knox
Watson
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Pioneer Business Van Of City Dies Of Heart Attack
Judge J Mo Varna a pioneer of Stamford and early promoter in West Texas dies at his North Fergus apartment from a heart attack. He helped establish the Pag Abstract Coree of Anew and formed long partnerships. survived by wife Mel and four children, with funeral plans not yet announced.
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J. Mo Varna
Stamford
North
Fergus
Juder Hanna
Hann
Janes
Sims
Amy Judge Hamam
Mort Worth
Teal Eatete
Fen
Venice
Tearm Beth
Maude
Parerete
Cotton Estimates Show Slight Drop in 14 3400 Bales
Washington reports the 14 3400 bale cotton estimate, with a 2 percent decline from prior figures. The Department of Agriculture notes a smaller crop than last year, at about 53.7 pounds per bushel, and forecasts yield near the ten year average, contrasting with 62.2 pounds last year. The Texas crop is noted as 5 1 aM tale.
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Washington
Department of
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J M. Hanna
Jones Cuestin
Stoockholdens
Helpy-Selfy
FM Pchols
Joe Hadly
James Hammit
Jobson
JSON
Sudan
Avoca
E. C. Regiers
Cury
Het
Bramford
Meaday
Merorelton Lumber Company
Warkien
Public Service Company
Bragelton
Swenson Avenue
Townsend Motor Company
Old Fellows Hall
East McHare Avenue
W.L. Martin
Texas Sanmdwech
Dancee
Compress
Stamford Compress Company
Hassen Dry Goods ‘Company
Stamford Cotton Produce Corm
Bevsengere
Vlood
Bouilelinges
Meilorey Avenue
Stamford Tailoring Company
Russel Motor Sales Company
South Wetherbee
Harmon Park
Otton Pickers
NEP Peep EN
Mra Davie
Milcietean
Exprescion
Fret Baptist Church
Heyland
Santo Dominga
Sam Mobeia
Moca
Switzerland
Minnie Gee
Siford
Lipmhroon
Dayton
Gee
Jay
Sallie Cart
Elliott
Brandchildren
Sfart
Oroathy
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