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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1930

Page

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American Legion Post Plans Officers Election Next Monday

Vernon D. Hart Post No 100 members nominated officers for the coming year at a regular meeting. Election is set for Monday night with installation on Armistice Day. Separately bankers in Jones and Fisher counties met to form a credit corporation to aid agricultural loans, with plans for a $500,000 cap and partial stock subscriptions by local banks and professionals.

Vernon D. Hart American Legion Raymond Astin M. B. Harris C. P Nichols W. B. Steadman Harry Rees Bill Bosse George W. Connell Albert Ivy Bill Kale George Connell M. St. Harris Dudley Duncan L. B. Cole F. BR. Hudson C. R. Taylor C. H W. Rees Hugh Astin W. G Swenson Vernon D. Hart Post Jones and Fisher Counties Arcon Pa a _—— corporation Haskell Anson Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston Jones-Fisher County J. J. Steele Fire National Bank J. R. Pratt, Jr Stamford Tate May Hamlin Guy Patterson Retan J. R. Pratt Washington Houston

Six Stamford Girls Pass Junior Red Cross Lifesaving Tests

Six Stamford girls passed the junior Red Cross lifesaving tests during the Campfire Girls encampment at Leeders under Miss Patricia Hengy of Dallas. Names listed are Alice Lyles Grace Moody Margaret Cundiff Joan Bailey Marvy Fleming and Wyatt Roath.

Stamford Red Cross Patricia Hengy Dallas Leeders R. EB. McDonald The Stella M. Christie St. Louis Alice Lyles Grace Moody Margaret Cundiff Joan Bailey Marvy Fleming Wyatt Roath

Wardrobe Contest Opens for Demonstration Club Women

College Station Sept 26 The state wide Wardrobe Contest for home demonstration club women outlines budgeting records quality study and storage as key factors. Preliminary county exhibits lead to state finals at A and M College in July 1931 with five entry requirements and a 40 percent dress score.

College Station Texas Extension Service United States Dora R. Barnes Barnes A. and M. College

Return to Tech Karl Wolf Revisits Lubbock Daughters

Karl Wolf returns from a trip to Lubbock with his daughters Miss Ilse and Miss Mina Marie to resume studies at Texas Tech. Mina Marie is elected secretary-treasurer of the Pre Med Club, a major college organization, and Ilse is chosen student assistant in German this year.

Tech Karl Wolf Lubbock Misses Ilse Mina Marie Texas Tech

Butte Declines Texas Governor Run As Republican Cries For Candidate

Dr. George Batte sent a telegram to the Texas Republican Executive Committee declining the gubernatorial nomination. A sub committee failed to pick a new head as of tonight, with a selection possible tomorrow. Butte, then a Washington assistant to the US attorney general, said he is not the candidate.

Hallas Republican Executive Committee George Batte Butte Austin United States Washington Dr. Butte

Brighter Outlook For Employment Across Nations

The Veterans division of the U S employment service reports a brighter outlook for industrial employment in 30 to 60 days. Outdoor work and highway construction expanded in August, absorbing thousands of skilled and unskilled laborers. Rail and pipeline projects, utilities and telephone work also offered jobs amid weather limits. In Romania over 25 000 slot machines operate.

Veterans Division U.S. Employment Service

Red Cross to Aid Farmers With Wheat Seed Funds

The Stamford Chapter of the American Red Cross will distribute limited planting wheat to northeast Jones County farmers unable to buy seed for fall and winter pastures. A $1,000 disaster relief grant funds seed aid, with applications via Stamford Chamber of Commerce or J A Withite in Laeder.

RED Cross Jones County Stamford American Red Cross ER. E. McDonald Disaster Relief Division The Stamford Chamber of Commerce Laeders J. A. Withite Anson Chapter Rel Croes National Organization Quitarte McDonald Haye Stamford Chamber of Ornretes Withite Laeder

Study Course At Baptist Church Draws Large Attendance

Largely attended study course at First Baptist Church focuses on Stewardship with 39 women and 42 children, 60 enrolled after two days, and plans for a week of prayer for missions. Children’s programs and nursery care enable mothers to attend. awards and certificates anticipated for many participants.

First Baptist Church Texas Ander Sam Morrie Morris R. A Ines Crow Stamford Leader Force R. F. Mahood Mahood J. M. Martin Circle B Frank Heflin H. E. Bailey A. S. Hamilton L. B. Boyles Circle C FE. P. Sharp Shaw Tom Elliott Chester Yeatts

Harlan Indicted in Land Bank Case

P. Harlan of Lubbock former secretary treasurer of the Stamford National Finance Loan Association was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts. The charges include embezzlement of 1117, fraud in drawing an 82.00 check, and a false entry in a second quarter report. Bond set at 25 000. He resigned and moved to Lubbock after a loan deficit emerged. He had been active in Stamford civic life.

P. Harlan Lubbock Stamford Hie Stamford National Force Loan Association Abilene News United States District Court Allene Harlan Trinity of Harlan Varlan

Lutheran Church to Have Network Radio Program

The Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) will air a weekly half hour on the Columbia network starting October 2. A 34 station network hookup finances the program, titled the Lutheran Hour, featuring the Cleveland Bach Chorus and later works. sermons by Dr. Walter A. Maier. The nearest stations carrying the program will be KRLD and KMOX.

Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod Oa Om Columbia Lutheran Laymen's League International Walthers League Lutheran Hour Cleveland Bach Chorus F. W. Strieter WHK Cleveland Chieaes Bach Chorus Sigfrid Prager Madison Wis Edward Rechin Immanuel Chorus New York Concordia Seminary Chorus St. Louis Walter Wismar Church of the Holy Cross Walter KRLD KMOX

H P Austin Buys Alcove News Stand

H P Austin purchases the Alcove Theater building News Stand from C W Crorwell and will run it as Alcove News Stand. He will also continue Austin's Cafe on South Ferguson Street, a business he has operated for years.

H. P. Austin Alcove Theater C. W. Crorwell Alcove News Stand Austin South Ferguson Street

Bulldogs Dominate Rotan In 30 Point Season Opener

Stamford bulldogs opened their season with a decisive 30 to 0 victory over Rotan Yellowhammers. The hosts controlled possession with steady drives, multiple first downs, and a standout 60 yard interception return by Rosene that sealed the win.

Rotan Vellowhammers Stamford Bulldogs

Trophy Offered For Stamford High Football Scholar

The Exchange Club passed a resolution to present a trophy to Stamford High School's football team member with the highest average in the first quarter of this year. Roy Rosene won the previous year's award with an 84.25 average. WC Leavitt will oversee today’s club program.

Stamford High School Roy Rosene WC. Leavitt

More Receiving Agents Appointed by Cotton Co-Op

The Texas Cotton Co operative Association names K Gillesme receiving agent at Avoca W L Fletcher Sr at Hamlin and John Copeland at Hawley. They will handle purchasing and advances for cotton but will not classify it. Samples go to the closest closing office for classification and return promptly.

The Texas Cotton Co-operative Association K. Gillesme Avoca W. L.fletcher Hamlin John Copeland Hawley

Grand Jury Indicts 44 in Jones County Term

The Jones county grand jury for the September term of the 14th district court returned 44 indictments all felonies. Foreman Havers of Anson led the panel which included DC Giteon and others. Witnesses examined, the proceedings concluded with the jury discharged for the term.

Jones County Wf Havers Anson Erand DC. Giteon Bog. Gregan Gilbreath WE CrCledton P.M. Lawke J. Herrick P. Amernon R. Vrahant Mo Avbereon ME Roberts Sif Castle

Revival Opening Set by Methodist Church

Preparations are under way for a revival starting October 5 at the Methodist Church. Pastor LL Cartwright will lead the service, with evangelist singer Bob Watkins of Chicago directing the music. Members of various churches are invited to participate. more details will be announced next week.

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Velectone Company Sold to Telephone System

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company completed negotiations to acquire Tele type Corporation through an exchange of 101 million shares. The deal, announced by J. Pineon of Western Electric, becomes effective October 1 and places Teletype in Chicago, supplying printing telegraph equipment to the Bell System for years. The merger will be run through Western Electric.

American Telephone and Telegraph Company Teleive Corporation Comimean J. ©. Pineon Hell System Iiqest Bell System

PIPMIAN CFE TO OPEN SEASON WITH BPANGEET

The Pievian Club begins its year with an October 2 open season banquet at the Stamford Inn at 7 15 p m Members buy banquet tickets from Mire G One speaker will be Hen G O Neal Wichita Palle district president The local president Min George Zachary announced a song before opening and plans mention members and guests from Ohio and Texas.

Stamford Inn Mire G Hen G. O'Neal Wichita Palle Min George Zachary Texas

Preaching and Court Notices From Local Church and City

Preaching services held at West Side Baptist Church every first and third Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Chas Beevers of Cincinnati was mentioned in court to learn to control his tongue. Valy’s juvenile court recently abolished in Rome.

Weat Side Chas, Beevers Cincinnati Geowetiowe Valy Rome

Record Cotton Handling Sets Season Benchmark

The Stueford tranch office of the Texas Cotton Cooperative Association reported handling 2 762 bales of cotton last Saturday at the base of harvesters in Wenneslay, a new season record. J J Bieter supervised delivery timing, with D Wipite assisting and JC Ware, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, announcing a meeting at Rhiwellstd in Kee county Thursday to discuss the plan and amplify farmer participation.

Stueford Texas Cotten Cooperative Assoliation Cottem Haeiwrs J. J. Bieter Whiteon Chamber of Commerrce Rhiwelstd Thursas

Texas Youth Committee Hearings on Relief Plan Emerges

Washington hearing discusses proposed river project and farm relief measures. Texas counties seek stability funding with a plan for credit and loan assistance across banks and agricultural groups. The committee lists eligible counties and names representatives and officials from state banks and farming organizations.

Baptist Pastor Speaks At Rotary Luncheon Tuesday

A Baptist pastor addressed the Rotary Club at the regular noon meeting on Tuesday. He divided his talk into three themes outlining the duty of Christians toward neighbor, competitor, and employee, with remarks introduced by RK McDonald.

Rotary

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