Jones County Texas Archives - Stamford American Excerpts - 1931 *********************************************************** Submitted by: Dorman Holub Date: 19 January 2020 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/jones/jonestoc.htm *********************************************************** The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 38 Friday, January 2, 1931 First State Bank consolidated with Stamford State Bank The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 39 Friday, January 9, 1931 J.A. Middleton lived in Stamford. Col. R.L. Penick recalls that Stamford was born early on the morning of January 8, 1900, though some place the date of the beginning of the town on February 11, the day on which the railroad arrived. However, Colonel Penick says several business houses were in operation and residences were being built before the Texas Central Railway, now the Katy, reached here. A small house was moved to Anson to the site where the town is now located, Colonel Penick relates. The building, which was moved intact on four wagons, arrived here on January 7. Along with it came Mr. Penick with money, deposit slips and checks to open the Bank of Stamford. On the following morning, a sign was put up and the bank opened for business. There was not another house anywhere in sight. The building was located on the lot where the furniture department of the Penick-Hughes Company now stands. R.L. Penick was president and actively in charge of the bank. Ed. S. Hughes of Abilene and R.V. Colbert and Henry Noel, cashier. After nine months operation as a private bank and has been known since as the First National Bank. R.V. Colbert then came from Anson to take charge. In nine months of operation, the bank lost only 55 cents, this through an error in account, Colonel Penick said. the three men who started the bank also started a few days later a hardware business, known as the Penick-Colbert-Hughes company, which later became the Penick-Hughes Company. Colonel Penick recalls sitting in his store and shooting prairie dogs out on the square. One groceryman whose store was located on the north side of the square also operated a dairy business and kept his cows in a corral on the square. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 40 Friday, January 16, 1931 R.V. Colbert resigns after 30 years of service with First National Bank. T.A. Upshaw becomes active president. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 41 Friday, January 23, 1931 W.M. LackeyÕs home, 204 E. Handlin destroyed by fire. J.R. Billington has moved his Starter Service station to the building on East Hamilton street formerly occupied by the Pior Rubber Corp. After 31 years of active business life in Stamford, Col. R.L. Penick, retired this week from management of Penick-Hughes Company, leaving young men in charge of the cityÕs oldest business establishment. Colonel Penick plans to spend more time in leisure at Lilias Lodge, his country home on Lake Penick near Lueders. Jeff Haynie and O.W. Lamb, have grown up with the business. The stores are at Anson, Byers, Sweetwater, and Stamford. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 43 Friday, February 6, 1931 Mead Baking company of Abilene opens a bakery in Stamford leasing the plant and building formerly owned by Home Baking Company. Mrs. O.W. Mead is in charge. C.C. Higgs in charge of city sales. Si Edwards is the baker. Bakery is located in the Chapman building on the north side of the square. Odd Fellows Lodge Officers J.K. Brady - noble grand A.M. Hess - vice grand J.L. Rucker - secretary O.F. Crump - treasurer A.M. Conant - right supporter to noble grand W.B. Tayman - left supporter to noble grand Dr. N.H. Bunkely - right support to vice grand O.B. McCann - left support to vice grand F.L. Profit - warden A.R. Astin - inner guard D.E. Prewit - outer guard H.A. Day - chaplain Ray Rector - conductor The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 44 Friday, February 13, 1931 G.I. Gatewood to open mattress factory in new building on McHarg street, two blocks west of Katy Railroad. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 46 Friday, February 27, 1931 The Denver Hotel, two-story frame building located near the union passenger station was damaged by fire Thursday. Hotel owned by Frank Kainer and operated by Ernest Williams. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 48 Friday, March 13, 1931 First Baptist begins construction of education wing. The new building will face 40 feet on East Oliver street. The movement for erection of the new building was started by Rev. Sam Morris. Contract let to E.D. Jones of Stamford. A.L. Whittington home, southwest limits of Stamford and > Ed McLaughlin house on Wells destroyed by fire. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 50 Friday, March 27, 1931 E.P. Miles of Stamford buys G.G. Yeatts Excel-Sure Dye Works of Abilene. Mr. McKeecham of near Ft. Griffin visited the McLennans of Rockdale. The Stamford American Volume 7, Number 51 Friday, April 3, 1931 A.L. Buster, 711 East Moran Street is destroyed by fire. C.B. Dakan house, north of Samford city limits destroyed by fire. Home Demonstration Club organized in Post Oak Community Meeting at Post Oak School in eastern part of Jones county, near the Shackelford county line, March 25. Miss Millie Halsey, home demonstration agent of Shackelford county, called the meeting. Mrs. T.B. Tonroy - president Mrs. T.H. Latimer - vice president Mrs. J.M. Griffin - secretary Miss Lilias Penick - representative Mrs. Home Thomas - reporter other women: Mmes. T.R. Putnam, L.H. Lanroy, N.M. Mims, Clyde Mims, T.H. Latimer, J.M. Griffith, N.E. Bland, J.H. Sharbutt, Chas. Latimer, W.M. Oldham, N.J. Ladd, J.M. Mims, R.S. Dillard, S.E. bigham, C.B. Cotton, T.B. Lonroy, A.H. Gayne, W.C. Herrington, J.E. Crawsan, J.W. Thomas, Homer Thomas, Misses Lilias Penick, Beth Mims. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 1 Friday, April 10, 1931 Hink Dink Golf Course to open by W.C. Leavitt. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 2 Friday, April 24, 1931 Cowboy Reunion area erected for 1500 seating. Contract awarded to Frank Kainer. John Selmon, arena director. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 3 Friday, May 1, 1931 JonesÕ Mortuary V.W. Jones in charge The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 4 Friday, May 8, 1931 Stamford Volunteer Fire Department is Dissolved May 15. will be necessary for city to form paid organization. The dissolving of the Volunteer Fire Department marks the passing of one of the oldest institutions in Stamford. The volunteer fire department was organized in 1904, soon after the city was founded. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 5 Friday, May 15, 1931 Miss Sue Bonner appointed agent for Jones County. She has been home economics teacher at Olney High School. Stamford Laundry West Texas Utilities Company Stamford Motor Co. The Texas Co. Texaco Service Station No. 1, A.A. Warren, agent Texaco Service Station No. 2, L.M. White, agent Bible Tire Store, R.A. Bible, agent Cooper Service Station, Eff Cooper, Agent J.E. Jackson GrocerÕs and Market Bible Tire Store J.C. Penney Co. 117-119 McHarg Arledge Independent Ice Co. West McHarg Stamford Garage and Machine Co. John Cook South Wetherbee St. L. Schwarz & Co. PrewitÕs Garage East Hamilton Street Upshaw & Upshaw Stamford Inn Bryant-Link Co. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 6 Friday, May 22, 1931 Fire Department hold banquet as old regime ends. Mr. John C. Pinson - president of outgoing Fire Department Dr. Dallas Southard - physician Percy Jones - Chaplain The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 7 Friday, May 29, 1931 First building erected in Stamford for garage being razed for new gas station An old Stamford landmark is passing - a relic of the days when the gas buggy began making its appearance to furnish amusement for town wags and to raise fury with teams and wagons. near the intersection of Moran street, was erected. This building which in its 24 years has housed many garages is being torn down to make way for a new Continental Oil Company. J.E. Raines, owner of the property and the adjoining corner lot say station will start a the corner of Swenson and Moran, extending north. Fred and Earl Cullum, who were the first Buick dealers in Stamford. Budly Raines relates that as a boy in knee-trousers he aided in driving out the first caravan of Buicks from Dallas to Stamford. It required four days for the trip. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 8 Friday, June 5, 1931 Sunday School organized at Bunker Hill community at the Bunker Hill union tabernacle. Paul and Woodson McNeil of Brownwood have purchased Boler Brothers Bakery in Stamford and took charge June 1. The new firm name is McNeil Brothers Bakery. The Stamford Inn ÒThe House that Service BuiltÓ The Inn was built originally in 1900. The Inn came under the management of A.C. Cooper in 1919. On Christmas eve, 1924, the inn burned down. A.C. CooperÕs investment to rebuild is five times the cost of the original hotel. He gives much of his time to the Stamford Inn Dairy Farm. The kitchen is in the hands of Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Eaton, sisters of Mrs. Cooper. The 63 rooms and the maids are under the direction of Mrs. Roquemore, mother of Mrs. Cooper. The Stamford Inn Dairy Farm is a model farm situated a few miles from town. The farm is composed of 160 acres. 6,000 chicks are raised for the tables. 60 Poland China pigs are fed. A flock of turkeys are ranging. Mr. Cooper has planted over 250 rose bushes. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 9 Friday, June 12, 1931 Two historic hostelries of West Texas linked through CooperÕs Lease of Spur Inn. The Spur Inn and Stamford Inn during their day have entertained millionaires, writers, statesman. Produce for the Spur Inn and Stamford Inn will be furnished by the Stamford Inn dairy farm under the direction of Ben Ray. The Spur Inn was built in 1910 and was remodeled in 1924. Flat Top Baptist Church to Be Dedicated. Rev. H.S. Hinson, pastor. Gomer Adams, who is in the radio service of the U.S. Navy arrived home last week for a vest with his mother, Mrs. C.T. Overby. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 11 Friday, June 26, 1931 Baptist S.S. had 633 in Attendance Sunday morning. Miss Wilsie Adams and William Arthur Hartley were married Saturday, June 20 at 10 p.m. in the home of Rev. M.C. Yeargan, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Anson. Bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Adams and Mr. Harley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Harley of Weatherford. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 12 Friday, July 3, 1931 Action pictures at the rodeo arena included. 15,000 people attend the Reunion. 513 Pioneer cattlemen sign up. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 13 Friday, July 10, 1931 Colbert River Ranch is purchased by Hendrick, wealthy Odessa oil man Sale of the Colbert River Ranch to Judge T.G. Hendrick of Odessa was announced by R.V. Colbert, president of the Colbert Land and Cattle Company. Mr. ColbertÕs beautiful ranch home located on the banks of the Clear Fork of the Brazos river, some 20 miles east of Stamford, is included with the 8,000 acres of ranch land in the transfer. The cattle on the ranch already had been sold. The Colbert herd of buffalo is not included in the sale. Judge Hendrick the purchaser, is a wealthy oil and cattle man of Odessa, reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in West Texas. He is said to have made a fortune from oil lands in Winkler county. R.J. Murray new general manager of Cotton Co-op The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 14 Friday, July 17, 1931 Home of Dr. S.S. Callicoatte home, east Elizabeth street, destroyed by fire. Penick-Hughes Funeral Home is bought by W.N. Kinney. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 16 Friday, July 31, 1931 J. Pat Sayler of Bangs will conduct a meeting in the church of Christ at Bunker Hill. E.W. McMillan will open meeting at Stamford Church of Christ. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 17 Friday, August 7, 1931 S.B. Morse of SeymourÕs house on East Vanderbilt street was burned. The house is occupied by Mr. MorseÕs father-in-law, C.F. Neil. Allen Wimbish house on Symonds place was destroyed by fire. Lueders Church of Christ revival with Pat Salier preaching. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 18 Friday, August 14, 1931 Roquemore reunion at Stamford Inn. Mrs. S.E. RoquemoreÕs family was there: 4 daughters - Mrs. Cooper; Mrs. Ben Ray; Mrs. R.A. Eaton, all of Stamford; Mrs. Fallwell; son - A.L. Roquemore. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 19 Friday, August 21, 1931 J.H. Kinney opens modern funeral home in Haskell. Hassen doubles space City Drug Store improves with a new fountain, new back-bar and some other fixtures. Kirk Gregory, manager, says this work to be completed soon. The fountain is being placed on a concrete foundation and on the opposite side of the store from where the old fountain is located. Busy Bee Cafe will be reopened by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Crump. Remodeling of the Profit building by Perry Brothers. B.M. Robinson, new manager of Stamford A & P. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 20 Friday, August 28, 1931 The home of Jacob ÒJakeÓ Muehlstein near New Hope was destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Lueders The Newcomb family met at the Old Newcomb home place on the Clear Fork River at Fort Griffin last week for the 8th annual Newcomb family reunion. The reunion party was held by the four brothers - Sam Newcomb of Rockdale; Tull Newcomb of Rockdale; George and Art Newcomb of Fort Griffin; 2 sisters - Mrs. M. Cobb of Rockdale, Mrs. Lettie Chandler of Desdemona.. Col. Dick McCarty, editor of the Albany News made a talk before noon. Other relatives on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Newcomb and Marvin of Eastland; George Newcomb, Lonnie and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. John Newcomb; Mrs. Lettie Chandler and William of Desdemona; Tull Newcomb of Rockdale; Mr. and Mrs. Art Newcomb, Allen and Edwin of Fort Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. Doyl Newcomb, Domgal Newcomb of Albany; Mr. and Mrs. King Fisher of Breckenridge; Mrs. Berry Campbell of Albany; Mrs. Sarah Miers of Wichita Falls; Mr. and Mrs.N.H. Brown of Lueders; Mrs. Brown, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Newcomb of Fort Griffin. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 21 Friday, September 4, 1931 New Church of Christ preacher, Fred Ross of Abilene. Former preacher of Coleman Church of Christ. His children, Frederick and Gracia will attend A.C.C. Fire destroys Nobles Brothers & Wood Dry Goods Company, Jones Dry Goods Company, Johnson Drug Company, Railway Express, Western Union Telegraph Company, Morris Smith, lawyer in Hamlin, Texas. Building belonged to: W.D. Eakin, Jones Dry Good Company, Mrs. C.C. Ferrell. Lueders, September 2 - S.K. Hansen home buried on Thursday at noon. Rad-Elec Service C.B. Sledge Located at Penick-Hughes Co. Musical Studio Mrs. B.C. Burrow and Bennie Burrow 349 E. Oliver Street Sagerton received the news Saturday morning that K.M. Salmon had passed away at Brownwood. Salmon was stricken with appendicitis while visiting relatives. Funeral was held at Brownwood. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 22 Friday, September 11, 1931 Floyd Lindsey and Kenneth Veasey to open new grocery store building in the Astin building at the south end of the block on the east side of the square. It will be known as United Food store. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 23 Friday, September 18, 1931 School board ordered Bomar Heights School Closed. Pupils will be transferred to Moran street school buildings. Miss Ruby Rice has opened the Hand-Made Hat Shop at her residence, 203 West Oliver. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 24 Friday, September 25, 1931 Section B Red and White Stores to Open in 27 locations. Chairman of Unit, Dolly Payne, manager of the Stamford house of the H.O. Wooten Grocery Company Stamford - J.E. Jackson, 311 S. Ferguson. Stamford Cash Grocery, West side Square Albany - J. Carter King Anson - Farnsworth Cash Grocery, Hagens Grocery & Market, Perry Grocery Co., Rosser Cash Grocery Benjamin - Benjamin Mercantile co. Haskell - Colliers Grocery, W.A. Holt Knox City - Davis Cash Grocery Munday - Haney Grocery; Lanes Cash Grocery Peacock - Rash & Peacock Rochester - Bell & Speck Rotan - Bittick & Smith Co., Piggly-Wiggly (J.V. Hellums) Rule - Denison & Cole; Payne & McCandless Sagerton Seymour - T.E. Craddock; Fojtik Brothers Weinert - W.A. Holt Longworth - Roberts Brothers Roby - W.F. Wright, J.T. Cunningham Sylvester - Cabaness & Cabaness The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 26 Friday, October 9, 1931 Word was received Sunday of the death of Mrs. R.K. Hines who lived at the home of her son, Marvin McNabb of Lubbock. Mrs. Hines formerly lived in Stamford and was the grandmother of R.E. McNabb. Beauty shop opened in Palace Barber Shop by Miss Treva Marshall. A.M. Conant, proprietor of the Palace. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 27 Friday, October 16, 1931 R.A. Bible is now operating Texaco Service Station No. 1, corner of South Ferguson and East Hamilton Street, succeeding J.M. Shaw. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 28 Friday, October 23, 1931 Stamford Faces Possibility of Public Schools Closing due to nonpayment of taxes Grandmother Duncan died, former resident of Flat Top community, she was the mother of Jess and Leslie Duncan. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 29 Friday, October 30, 1931 Three Confederate veterans in Stamford are still alive. S.H. Hunter, 85; Joe Burcham, 91 and Dr. C.C. Shell, 87. See picture taken in 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter were guests at the Rotary Club. Dr. Shell was ill and unable to be present. Kinney purchases new ambulance for his funeral home. Swan Chapel Mrs. Jim Morehead is ill. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 30 Friday, November 6, 1931 Alcove Confectionery W.E. Prewit, owner Archer Yarbro - part-time Doug Stevenson - fountain man Alexander Gin Co. J.M. Alexander The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 31 Friday, November 13, 1931 Stamford Athletic Club is organized. Reuben Lindsey, Earl Loop Second floor of Pattillo building Old GloryÕs new school building formally opened on November 2, Monday. Reginald Lindsey and Miss Sarah Faye Beaty were united in marriage Saturday morning at Walter, Oklahoma. Bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Beaty of Swan Chapel. Groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lindsey of Antelope. They were accompanied by Miss Geneva Linsey, sister of the groom. Miss Beaty attended school at Swan Chapel school. Mr. Lindsey is a graduate of Anson school. John D. and Olen Morris of Nugent preached in the Swan Chapel Church of Christ. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 32 Friday, November 20, 1931 Dr. W.F. Fletcher, re-elected Methodist pastor. R.A. Franklin, advertising manager for the American for the past few months has resigned. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 33 Friday, November 27, 1931 John Pinson, district manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has inaugurated a movement for the decoration of show windows in vacant buildings in the business district. Mr. Pinson has filled one window, in the Courtney Hunt old stand on the west side of the square. Swan Chapel Mrs. Jim Moorhead honored her mother, Mrs. R.G. Morris of Nugent with a birthday dinner. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Morris, Olney and John D. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Savage, Louis, Elba Lee, Bernice, Sybil and Opal Dee Savage. Mrs. Reginald Lindsey, formerly Miss Sarah Beaty had wedding shower. Post Community Mr. Weaver of Roberts community, father of Mrs. S.R. Brooks has died. Rev. F.O. Parr, formerly of Roby, is the new pastor of the Nazarene church here succeeding Rev. R.B. Williamson. Rev. Williamson has moved to Abilene and entered evangelistic work. Lee Dewees and Miss Flo Bostick were married in Walters, OK, last august 30. Mrs. Dewees graduated from the Stamford School of Nursing last Spring and since that time has been night supervisor at the Bevins & Bevins Hospital at Big Spring. Mr. Dewees, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Dewees, has for some time been employed at the Stamford Mill & Elevator. The young couple will make their home in Stamford. Stamford Student Nurses Honored Misses Ivy of Rule, Neville Moore of Anson, Letha Holloway, Marie fields, Pauline Young, Cass Dyson, Agnes Hanson, Era Leta Hinson and Oran Abbott, Bryon Hendricks, Freddie Blackwell, all of Anson; Bob Corley, Boyd White, Coss Stevenson, Monte Holloway, J.E. Jakcson, Jr., Travis Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lumpkin, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pope. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 34 Friday, December 4, 1931 The Bulldogs have won six games out of nine played and have scored 190 points to their opponents 187. won six out of seven class B games and have scored 184 points to their opponentÕs 83. Made 143 first downs to their opponentsÕ 75. Made 2,437 yards from scrimmage to their opponentsÕ 1,202. Averaged 30.5 yards on 57 punts. Yards from Scrimmage: Bounds 1,095; York 562; Baker, 510; Grimes, 252; Alexander 42; Rosene 38; Cole 35; Swift 18; F. Bushell, 7; Kennedy 9, J. Bushell, 113; Selmon, 2. Points Scored: Bounds 79; York 60; Baker 18, Swift, 14; Kennedy 6; Cole 6, Grimes 6, Alexander 1. Baker & Hanna Brothers Stamford, Texas Warren E. Tayman was elected noble grand of the Stamford Odd Fellows lodge. Other officers: D.Hassen, vice grand; O.G. Lewis, recording secretary, R.P. Small, financial secretary; R.L White, representative to the Grand Lodge; J.A. Vaden, alternate. Nichols Grocery Market Mrs. W.E. Bizzell 206 East Hamilton St. On account of the illness of my mother I have had my Gift Shoppe closed for the past two months. Bob Posey, Jr. and Miss Dorothy Joe Posey have been visiting in the Cobb community. Miss Edna Hahn and Erwin Diers were united in marriage in the Zion Lutheran Church at Sagerton. Wedding solemnized by the pastor, Rev. C.F. Juergensen. City Water Department Chas. W. Zug, Jr. City Manager The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 35 Friday, December 11, 1931 Santa Letters Lena Faye Raughton Evelyn Anderson Dorothy Faye Samuels Miss Viola Mae Hornsby Beatrice Cornelius Mary Frances, Earline, and Margaret Alston Gerald Barnett Oleta Zinn Lille Elynor Gwyn Sparks Imogene Terry Landa Belle Sims Dorothy Nell Crow Bernice Odell Rush Wanda Faye Rush Emly Obera Rush Marguirette Enola Rush Mary Louise Mason J.W. Rush Wynona Ray Rush Mack Johnston E.D. Jefferson has taken over the insurance business of Geo. W. Connell. Auction Sale of the entire stock of Dobyns Jewelers E.H. Hart & Co. Auctioneers Dobyns Your jeweler for 24 years Stamford, Texas M.G. Catter Marble and Granite Works Wichita Falls, Texas The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 36 Friday, December 18, 1931 Santa Letters Bobby Huston Billie Jack Sorrell Charles Henry Sorrell Donald Paige Connally Burnadean McCarrell Floyd Junior McLemore, of Eudora, AR. R.C. McCarrell Naughty Fay Connally J.M. Terry Cecil McCarrell Julia Louise Fuqua J.L. and Price Mae Hines Billie Louise Hewett Lurlene Thornton Alvin Thornton Willie Lee Johnson Martha Dillard Cleo McCarrell Ida Mae Jones Aline Holloway C. Jay Lyons, Jr. Audrey Juanita Harwell Joseph, Ulok Ruth and Gerturde Sullivan Dolene Buske Gladys and Ruby Buske Richard Ratliff Dixie Lou Gouse Eugne Conner Harwell Dallas Chatwell Rosa Lee Sandefur Joan Taylor Bernice Taylor Herman Baphelt Johnnie Elven Barron Ida Lee Thornton E.V. Thornton Junaita V. Thornton Billy Sandefer John Henry Scott Hazel Inez Scott Eula Kahout Bobbie Louise Barker Harley Hines Belton Vickers Billie Jean Wedeking Laroy and Vernon Polacek Bernice Polacek Blanche Raughton Billie Warren Cantrell Jerry Owens Mary Letha Bramon Mary Jo Gray Virginia Tayman Lauer Haney J.R. Barker Ira Robinson Ila Jo Moss Edwin Koch Jack and Jill owned by L.E. and W.L. Larche Miss Margaret and Ben Salter of Dallas married on December 6. Rev. Anderson, Baptist minister of Dallas performed the ceremony in the presence of the brideÕs mother, Mrs. W.E. Lawson. Mrs. Salter is well known in Stamford where the family formerly lived. She is a graduate of Stamford High School of the class of 1930 and is a talented violinist. Judge C.E. Coombes elected president of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. The Stamford American Volume 8, Number 37 Friday, December 25, 1931 O.A. Kinney, formerly of Breckenridge is now with W.N. Kinney in Stamford, Kinney Funeral Home. Miss Leta Mae Middleton is a senior at C.I.A. at Denton, her parents are Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Middleton.