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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

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Groner to Speak at First Baptist Stamford Sunday

Dr. F. S. Groner of Dallas, secretary of the State Baptist Convention, will preach at the First Baptist church in Stamford Sunday evening. He formerly pastored the Stamford church for seven years and helped erect its building. He will also speak at Anson in the afternoon at a county wide Baptist rally with a Stamford delegation expected.

F. S. Groner Dallas State Baptist Convention First Baptist Church

Exchange Club to Receive Charter Friday Evening

The Exchange Club will be presented with its Charter next Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the Stamford Inn. Dr. P B McFarland president of the Abilene Exchange Club will be the principal speaker and present the Charter. Also Abilene Club members will attend. Dinner will be served and a good program is arranged. Each Exchangeite is expected to be present.

Exchange Club Stamford Inn P. B. McFarland Abilene Exchange Club Abilene Club Horn Tooter

Johnson and Layne Speak To Rotarians

E H Layne describes changes in the dry goods trade over 25 years and urges fair business methods while L W Johnson urges the Rotary Club to keep boys in Stamford schools with engaging training. Curtis Keen and other visitors from Worth, Gulf Refining, Fort Worth and Weatherford attend.

E. H. Layne Supt. L. W. Johnson Rotary Club Layne Lane Johnson Stamford Curtis Keen Kurt Worth Baker System of Hotels Allen Wimbish The Gulf Refining Company A. E. Chambers Fort Worth D. B. Whitson Weatherford

Cargill Family Visited Mrs Mor ton in San Saba

Mrs. William D. Cargill and her sons William Jr and Kirk spent the weekend with Mrs. Maggie Morton, the mother of Mrs. Cargill, in San Saba.

William D. Cargill William, Jr Kirk San Saba

Mrs B E Malone Visiting San Angelo Couple

Mrs B E Malone is visiting Mr and Mrs J R Malone in San Angelo to spend time with relatives and friends during a short stay.

Mrs. B. E. Malone Mrs. J. R. Malone San Angelo

Making Progress Against His Will in Town

An editorial mocks a persistent fault finder who criticizes town progress. It argues those with broad vision should steer affairs while blame seekers are steered along, otherwise their own doubts might wreck their plans.

Petron

Why We Eat Second in Series on Nutrition by Miss Wagn er

Miss Wagn er continues her nutrition series arguing Americans neglect food science and eat by habit. She outlines four dietary needs: protein for tissue repair, energy for daily work, body regulation for smooth function, and growth. emphasizes water minerals vitamins and balanced intake from milk meat fats whole grains greens fruits and hydration.

Miss Waggener

The American Expands to Seven Columns With New Machinery

The Stamford American installs a Miller saw and Menges folding machine enabling a seven column format next issue. Advertising volume and circulation have grown, justifying the larger paper. A seven column press was installed earlier this year, said to be the largest in the area. Local residents Mr and Mrs John Hudson and C H Brandt returned from a Denver trip, while Mr and Mrs O H Coates and baby visited Chillicothe 가족.

Stamford American Menges Jones County Stamford Abilene John Hudson C. H. Brandt Denver Colorado

Two Abilene Visits Noted By Local Women

Misses Evelyn Perkins and Char lsie Humphrey and M. P. Meyers visited in Abilene Sunday.

Evelyn Perkins Charlsie Humphrey M. P. Meyers Abilene

Oil Boom Expands in Jones County With 1100 Bpd Well

Joe Winters No 1 well in the southwest corner of Jones County now yields 1100 barrels daily as drilling spreads. A dozen blocks are being assembled with three offshore wells planned by Philips Marian and Midwest. Eastward activity continues with the Martin, Bunkley, and Proctor ranch sites advancing while new derricks appear near the Grandpa Reeves and Luders properties.

Joe Winters Jones County Stamford Philips Marian Midwest Martin Bunkley Progtor Ranch

School Boy Run Over By Automobile Near Stamford

Howard Cobb, a Stamford High School student, was struck by an automobile while walking past the Cooper Hotel on Wednesday between 12 30 and 1 00. He suffered multiple fractures and other injuries and was rushed to the hospital. witnesses say the accident was unavoidable.

Howard Cobb G. W. Cobb Stamford Cooper Hotel Howard

Stamford Bulldogs overpower Thorockmorton 62 to 0

Stamford High School crushed Thorockmorton 62 0 on Friday with Joe Payne starring on both sides of the ball. Kilpatrick at right guard and the forward unit slowed Thorockmorton while the Stamford line dominated. The Bulldogs lineup included Owen Bruce Rollins McElreath Gay Payne Overton Johnson Kilpatrick Hansen Brady. Stamford hosts Cisco at the city park next, a likely season highlight. Mr and Mrs Bill Dula of Albany visited their father W R Dula in Stamford Monday.

Bulldogs Thorockmorton Stamford Joe Payne Kilpatrick Stamford High Owen Bruce Rollins McElreath Gay Payne Overton Johnson Hansen Brady Cisco Cisco Loboes Bill Dula Albany W. R. Dula

Stamford Bulldogs Clash With Cisco Loboes Friday

Stamford Bulldogs meet Cisco Loboes at City Park Friday at 3 pm in a game viewed as a major test. Cisco were state runners up last year and are expected strong again. Stamford claims added strength this season despite being class B to Cisco’s A.

Stamford Bulldogs Cisco Loboes City Park Cisco Stamford

Livestock Sanitary Board Opens Stamford Office

A branch office of the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas will relocate to Stamford on October 1 with Dr. Lawrence Lee named state veterinarian in charge. The Dalhart office is being moved, and Dr. Lee will operate with the Stamford Chamber of Commerce in the new West Texas Chamber of Commerce building.

The Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas Stamford Lawrence Lee Dalhart Lee Stamford Chamber of Commerce New West Texas

Veterinarian Dr. Larence Lewis Assigned to Stamford Office

Dr. Larence Lewis, accredited state veterinarian, appointed state veterinarian for West Texas with Stamford as headquarters. He plans to move about October 1 and open the office in the Stamford Chamber of Commerce building, per Mr Easterling. The Livestock Sanitary Department shifts the office from Dalhart to Stamford to be near activity.

Larence Lewis Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas West Texas Stamford Lewis Stamford Chamber of Commerce Easterling Chamber of Commerce Livestock Sanitary Peppartment of Texas Dalhart

Buy a Bale Plan Launched at Hamlin Meeting

Hamlin citizens formed a mass meeting Tuesday night and started a Buy a Bale movement to relieve the cotton price crisis. The plan calls for buyers to purchase a bale at 20 cents a pound and includes a Hold a Bale effort. A follow up meeting to launch the plan will be held in Anson, with potential similar moves in Stamford.

Hamlin Estion Anson Stamford

Legion Officials Guests of Honor at Abilene Feed

W Pute newly elected commander Fifth Division and Harry Fuller grand chancellor attended a Legion Auxiliary banquet in Abilene honoring state commander R C Winters and other new officials from the 17th district. Brief speeches were delivered by Huie Fuller and others. Mr and Mrs A M Adair Breckenridge formerly Stamford are the parents of a seven pound boy born September 14.

W. J. Pute American Legion Harry B. Fuller Forty Fight Legion Auxiliary Abilene R. C. Winters Legion 17Th Huie Fuller A. M Adair Breckenridge Stamford

Virginia Steadman Suffers Arm Break in Accident

Virginia Steadman daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Steadman fractured her arm last Wednesday but was reported to be recovering well at the latest update.

Virginia Steadman W. B Steadman

County Agent Proposes Diversification Cure For Sixteen Cent Cotton Blues

County Agent BL Tanner addresses New Hope Community Agricultural Club near Stamford outlining diversification as a remedy for low cotton prices. He urges balanced farming with cows, cream, hens, brood sows, and limited cotton, advising a phased plan and offers help to readers.

NEW Hope Boys Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Groner Baptist Church Secretary OF State Baptist Convention Mary Florence Waggener Red Cross O. H. Coates Baby Chillicothe Rus Throckmorton Pk Lewes Heri BL. Tanner New Hope Community Agricultural Club East Texas Wall Street M. D South
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