Jones County Texas Archives - Stamford American Excerpts - 1936 *********************************************************** 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 Friday, April 17, 1936 Rockdale Miss Floy West, teacher in the Post school and former teacher here. Tull Newcome spent Sunday with Mrs. T.N. Gillespie A.C. Humphrey of Abilene buys Smith-Calfee Hardware. He was formerly associated with the Thornton Department store. The Stamford American Friday, April 24, 1936 Cleburne Huston Editor and owner $1.00 a tears Barrow Furniture Company N. Swenson Ave. Stamford, TX Corley Cash Gro. 205 West McHarg Smith Barber Shop Successors to Buckhorn Northside square Jeff Davis E.L. Kirkpatrick Roy E. Smith Ritz Theatre Grand Theatre The Stamford American Friday, May 1, 1936 Church of Christ John M. Rice, minister The Stamford American Friday, May 15, 1936 Bulldogs defeat All-Stars 10-0 in Practice Game Gate receipt to be used for purchase of football shoes Bulldogs Boedecker Ð re Childress Ð rt Buster Lovvorn Ð rg Doran Ð l Bunkley Ð lg Andrews Ð lt Ivy Ð le Rorrie Ð rh Wilson Lovvorn Ð lh Watson Ð q McCann Ð Orville, f All Stars Stanley Ð re Smith Ð rt Astin Ð rg Bounds Ð c Masseey Ð lg Hall Ð lt McClellan Ð le Elmer McCann Ð rh King Ð lh Lupe Ð q Russell Ð f Total yards gained Bulldogs Ð 162 All-stars 76 Total first downs Bulldogs Ð 7 All-stars Ð 4 Head lineman Ð Lewis Field judge Ð McClellan Referee Ð Corley Time keeper Ð Riggs Graduation class for Stamford High, 1936 Grady Adcock Parnell Anderson Max Astin Raymond Colvin George Cox Earl Crawford Onis Crawford J.W. Dewees A.J. French Forrest Gambill Charles Gardner Alvin Jones Paul Heathington Cleo Henson Herman Hilscher Noel Knutson Maurice Lawson Vernon Lovvorn Harry tom Martin Marvin Massey Elmer McCann Stanley McKeever Woodrow Reid J.R. Rice Sydney Russell, Jr. Comer Sharp Emil Slovacek Winfred Stenholm George Terry Max Ward Bill Warwick Floyd Wiley Dorothy Jack Bates Ruby Bean Dorothy Mae Buster Virginia Crump Robert Frances Culbreath Mary Alice Davis Juanealy Gentry Ruby Mae Hammer Margaret Irvin Patsy Kinard Lucile Irwin Dorothy Lowe Ladell Macon Thelma Rucker Lurlene Meads Myrith Jean Nanny Marion Newquist Henrietta Olson Bobby Nell Owen Ruble Fae parker Ruby Mae Porker Wynona Ray Lizzie Royer Dealous Rushing Beth Sadler Mildred Seth Grace Scott Wilma Simpson Zelda Fae Skiles Bertha Mae Storrs Margaret Talbott Ruby Wendeborn Evelyn Wiley Isabel York May Youngquist The Stamford American Friday, May 22, 1936 ÒMemorial BaptistÓ name adopted by Co-operative church by Rev. P.C. Williams Panhandle and Texaco to have new outlets on North Swenson Station under construction on the corner of North Swenson and Campbell street is being built by Dr. F.R. Adamson of Abilene and will be operated as a Texaco. Jim Stell is building a station on the corner of North Swenson and Handlan street which will be operated as a Panhandle service station. This structure will be veneered with native rock. The Stamford American Friday, May 29, 1936 Sagerton graduating class Nora Drusedow Ð valedictorian Virgie Spitzer, salutatorian Mozelle Martin Ð 3rd Mary Ross Ð poet Wanda Banks Ð prophet Nola Stein Ð historian Mayme Spitzer Vivian Crabtree Bertha Lammert Miss Sue Morrow Stamford Sponsor Memorial Baptist church drawing Lot at the corner of East Mcharg and North Ferguson streets The Stamford American Friday, June 5, 1936 Miss Stewart is a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R.A. Stewart of Wellington and formerly lived here while her father was pastor of St. JohnÕs Methodist church and presiding elder of the St. JohnÕs Methodist church. The prospective groom is county supt. Of Grimes county and makes his home in Navasota. Both young people are graduates of Southwestern University at Georgetown. Miss Stewart has been teaching in Vernon during the past year. The wedding will be June 24 at the Wellington Methodist church of which Dr. Stewart is pastor. The Stamford American Friday, June 12, 1936 Dr. Shell and wife celebrate 50 years. The doctor is 92 years old on March 8. His wife was only 18 years of age when they were married. Dr. and Mrs. Shell were married June 10, 1886, at Mexia. Dr. Lacy, a Methodist minister performed the marriage ceremony at the home of Mrs. ShellÕs parents, M/M T.A. Germany. Mrs. Shell was formerly Miss Eureka Germany and lived in Mexia up to the time of her marriage. The family moved to Stamford in 1901, the year after the founding of the town. The doctor was actively engaged in his profession until about nine years ago, practicing medicine for 55 years. Dr. Shell studied medicine at Tulane University at New Orleans and at the Kentucky School of Medicine at Louisville, KY. Native of Paynesville, AL., Dr. Shell came to Texas in 1865, Òthe year of the surrenderÓ, and settled near Waco. He had enlisted in the southern army during the War between the States, but he never fought for he was captured soon after he enlisted and was not released from army prison until after the close of the conflict. He spent much of the time at the prison camp at Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island. Dr. Shell has many interesting recollections of the United States of nearly 100 years ago. He also recalls vividly his struggle for an education and the hardship that had to be overcome in those days. ÒWe could not borrow money, there was no one to borrow from, so each fellow had to work out his own salvation and we did it,Ó Dr. Shell said. Dr. and Mrs. Shell have five daughters Ð Mrs. Greer Kincannon of Dallas; Mrs. Charles Tucker of Dallas; Mrs. Norma McAdoo of San Antonio; Mrs. Sula Bell Pickering of Victoria, Mrs. Allen Shields of vicotoria; 3 sons Ð Cary C. Shell, Jr. of Sherman, Arvin of Clinton, OK; J.V. Shell of Stamford; 13 grand; 1 great Ð Joe McFalls of Dallas. The Stamford American Friday, June 19, 1936 Progress is being made on the oil refinery which is being erected in the southwestern part of Stamford by F,.W. Peckham. It is hoped to have the refinery ready to begin operation by July 1. It will be known as the Stamford Refining Company. The gasoline still is on the ground and is being installed. The Wichita Valley Railway is ready to begin work on the siding which will serve the plant. West Gould street on which the refinery is located, is being graveled by the city as part of a WPA project. The plant is just east of the Wichita Valley roundhouse. The plant will have a capacity of 500 barrels of crude oil per day. New Panhandle Station is open. Made of rock located on 702 North Swenson, according to J.T. Stell, Panhandle agent and owner. 24 hour service will be given. C.G. Capps will be operator of the station. Jack Garner will be day manager. S.A. Moser will be night manager. Grand S.J. Hodge, manager Modern booth of steel and concrete prevented the flames from spreading beyond the booth. Cause of fire was film fire. Rockdale Jay Newcomb and Lawrence Been of Forsan visited relatives. They will help Mr. Adams at the Superior Oil Wells. Miss Maye Belle Buffington received word Wednesday that her brother, Leonard Buffington had died in Dallas that day of a stroke of paralysis. The Stamford American Friday, June 26, 1936 Mrs. H.G. Andrews Ð hostess 1936 Cowboy Reunion MaÕs CafŽ, located in the Bus Terminal building, changed ownership when G.O. Summers from Clyde took charge of the CafŽ Monday. M/m John Hogan owners of the cafŽ, traded for a farm near Clyde and are moving there. They have been Stamford residents for many years. Miss Dorothy Bunkley, older daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E.P. Bunkley, and Dr. George Edgar Pryor, Jr. were married in a beautiful twilight ceremony at the Bunkley Home on East Reynolds Tuesday. Rev. William E. Rogan, pastor, of the Central Presbyterian church officiating. Miss Annette Leatherwood, cousin of the bride. Miss Maxine Rowland of Stamford violinist. Miss Mae Belle Baird of Abilene, Miss Mary Bryant and Mrs. Warren B. Tayman sang. Bridesmaids: Miss Sarah Upshaw, Miss Charlotte Hawes of Fort Worth, Miss Editha Williams of Comanche, Miss Sue Bailey of Fort Worth, Ann Bunkley, junior honor maid, sister of the bride, Mrs. Roland Jary of Fort Worth, matron of honor. George E. Pryor, father, was the best man. Groomsmen: Tom Bunkley, brother of the bride, Knox Pittard of Anson, Walter Pope of Anson, Everett Beaver of Caddo, Roland Jary of Fort Worth, Jack Bunkley, cousin of the bride. Receiving line: Mrs. E.P. Bunkley, Mrs. George Pryor, bride and groom, Mrs. F.V. Gold of Nashville, sister of Mrs. Pryor, Mrs. George Leatherwood of Itasca, Mrs. A.S. Hockaday of Hillsboro, sisters of Mrs. Bunkley. John M. Rice will preach last sermon here till October. I have been laboring with the Church of Christ since the 20th of last September. My work has been pleasant and profitable somewhat. I love the church in Stamford and the entire town. The Stamford American Friday, July 3, 1936 Stamford yesterday Stamford, 1936 New drug store opened on the west side of the square by Floyd and Keuben Lindsay, former Stamford men, who have owned a drug store in Abilene for several years. The new store will be Lindsay Drug No. 2 Floyd Lindsay will be in charge of the Stamford store, A.C. Johnson, veteran druggist of Stamford, who is a registered pharmacist will be prescription clerk. Don Campbell and Rex Reid will have charge of the fountain. PRESERVING OUR HISTORY While Stamford is not an old town as Texas cities go, it already has developed an interesting and colorful history and a share of romantic traditions. The passing 36 years already has made it difficult to trace accurately the course of events in StamfordÕs development. Human memory is treacherous and in compiling material for this special edition of The American we have found that persons who actually witnessed events have differed as much as five or six years as to the dates on which the happenings occurred. Most of the historical material dealing with Stamford and vicinity in this issue has been gathered and written by carefully trained members of our own staff and the information was gathered for the most part from persons who actually witnessed the events related. The articles on business establishments were prepared by writers outside of our regular staff who have had special training in that work. History section files Ð large sections of history material The Stamford American Friday, July 10, 1936 Lueders M/M J.F. Moorhead visited friends in Tuscola last week. The Stamford American Friday, July 17, 1936 Brass band to be organized in the Stamford High school according to T.R. Tinsley, Stamford high school principal. Miss Maxine Rowland, who received her degree from Trinity University at Waxahachie in June will be sponsor and director. The High school has never had a band but has been fortunate in having an excellent orchestra at different times. Her father, Dick Rowland and Miss Rowland were largely responsible for their success during the time she has been in high school here. Mrs. J.A. Elliott of Stamford and her grandson, Tommy Elliott of Stamford observed their birthdays, the first of the week. Mrs. Elliott is 76 years old and Tommy was six years. Mrs. Elliott lives on South Orient Street with her daughters, Miss Jewel Elliott and Mrs. E. Kemp of New York City. She has 11 living children, 34 grand, 9 great. Tom and Marvin Elliott of Stamford are sons. Mrs. Elliott, formerly Nannie Young, came to TX from GA with her parents, M/M W.B. Young, when she was a child of four. She was born in Marion County, GA, July 13, 1860, the first year of the Civil War. The trip to Texas was made in a covered wagon. ÒI remember the second night of that trip,Ó Mrs. Elliott said. ÒWe camped where there were lots of crab apples growing wild. We children had a time! There were three families in the bunch, all going to Texas. When we crossed the Mississippi river it began raining. It took us a week to get through the Mississippi bottom. It rained most of the time. The men would buy fodder for their teams and spread it under our beds at night to keep the bedding out of the mud and then feed it to the stock the next morning. There was no wood to burn except green cottonwood, and maybe you think it didnÕt smoke. Some robbers followed us for 2 or 3 days and nights, but must have decided that we were well-armed, so left us. There was really only one gun in the crowd. We landed in TX on New YearÕs day, 1865.Ó The family settled four miles, SW of the little town of Clayton in Panola County. Nannie Young and John Allen Elliott were married there in July, 1879. They moved to Kaufman county for a short time and then back to Panola county. They moved to Tom Green county in 1890; leaving there the next year for Taylor county. They moved to Jones county in 1906. Mr. Elliott died in 1929. J. Frank Norfleet comes to Reunion. His and Judge Charles E. Coombes friendship dates back to the late 1890s when Judge Coombes was elected district Attorney of the 50th Judicial district, then known as the Jumbo District. Norfleet took a great personal interest in the election and promoted the campaign for Coombes in the Western section of the large district. This district covered the counties of Baylor, Knox, Dickens, Cottle, Motley, Crosby, Floyd, Hale and Lubbock which were all organized at the same time, and the unorganized counties of Cochran, Hockley and Lynn. Judge Coombes lived at Benjamin then and Norfleet lived at Hale Center where he still lives. Judge Coombes said court officials were often away from home six months at a time Ð bad roads and slow means of transportation, wagon, buggy, stage coach or horseback being one of the greatest drawbacks. The Stamford American Friday, July 24, 1936 A.W. Hanson, resident of this section since 1906 celebrates 80th birthday. Mrs. Hanson and their two daughters, Misses Ruby and Lottie who live at home were hostesses. Two sons and their families, M/M George W. Hanson and son, Jerry, and M/M Sam Hanson and children, Joe and Nell were here. The 3 other sons Ð Lee and Roy Hanson of Dawson county and Charles Hanson were unable to attend. Mr. HansonÕs sister, Mrs. Sallie Lee of Wichita Falls and Mrs. G.l. Hanson, widow of Mr. HansonÕs brother and daughter, Miss Erna of Stamford were there. Mr. Hanson was born in LA July 17, 1856. M/M Hanson were married at Corsicana, 15 November 1892. They lived in that vicinity for over 15 years and then moved to Haskell county and later to Jones county. The family moved to Stamford in 1928. M/M H.E. Bailey, who have made their home on a farm about two miles north of Stamford since 11903, had as guests relatives of Mr. Bailey from MS, whom Mr. Bailey had not seen in 21 years. Mr. BaileyÕs sister, Mrs. Sallie McCreary, who lives at the old family home place at West, MS, his sister-in-law, Mrs. John E. Bailey, widow of Mr. BaileyÕs brother, and Mrs. BaileyÕs daughter, Mrs. Hugh McClellan of Bowling Green, MS, Mrs. McClellanÕs children, Mary Elizabeth, Hugh Carl. The Stamford American Friday, July 31, 1936 Judge and Mrs. C.E. Coombes, daughter, Miss Beth and son, Zach, left for the Ratliff-Bedford ranch about 35 miles north of Odessa where they will attend the Bedford family reunion. Mrs. George Ratliff, at whose home the reunion will be held is a sister of Mrs. Coombes. Other members who will attend: Mrs. Mary Hunter, Mrs. J.O. Jones of Lubbock, sisters of Mrs. Coombes; Hilory Bedford of Midland, Rufus Bedford of Henderson, C.I. Bedford of Plains, brothers of Mrs. Coombes; Mrs. Earl Sams of Benjamin, niece of Mrs. Coombes and her family will also attend. Mrs. W.E. Cantrell and Jeff Davis were called to Mineral Wells because of the death of their father. The Stamford American Friday, August 7, 1936 Rockdale Mrs. Sam Newcomb and son, Marvin Edward of Eastland and Mrs. NewcombÕs daughter, Mrs. Claud La Clair and daughters, Christian and Eula Mae, of Beeville, have been visiting Mrs. NewcombÕs mother with Mrs. NewcombÕs sisters, Mrs. W.V. Cobb and Mrs. R.J. Fox. They visited Arvie Fox and wife of Hastings community. Mrs. Letty[Lettie Newcomb] Chandler, of OK, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. M.M. Cobb, her brother, Tull Newcomb. The Stamford American Friday, August 14, 1936 GinnerÕs elect Arnold Douthit next president F.[Fritz] E. Lichte, cotton ginning specialist of the Texas A&M College extension service. [this is the Lichte of Young County fame] Smith-Calfee hardware company purchased by A.C. Humphrey of Abilene, changed the name to Humphrey Hardware Co. A.C. Humphrey, formerly with the Thorne Department store of Abilene, is the manager and principal owner of the Humphrey Hardware Company. Other personnel, L.C. Payton, office man; Frank Moore and Tom Smith, floor salesman. The lumber yard on South Swenson Avenue, just back of the store has been contracted for. The Stamford American Friday, August 28, 1936 Fire broke out at the old ice factory on South McMillian street. The building is leased by the Arledge Ice Company for a wholesale storage vault. An engine room which was not in use was damaged. Lighting equipment is being installed for football field. A well-lighted football field with 48-kilowatt lighting equipment. L.W. Johnson, school supt. The Stamford American Friday, September 11, 1936 Football training for the Stamford Bulldogs began Monday Coach Lee Walker with 30 boys out for training. 11 lettermen, 19 new men. The first game will be played here on the night of Sept. 25 against Roby, dedicating the new lighting system which has been installed. This will be a non-conference game C.E. Bunkley, guard, Lynn Doran, center Ð co-captains. Other lettermen Ð Willie Boedeker, end; Wilson Lovvorn, tackle; Buster Lovvorn, guard; Harold McGregor, tackle; Albert Ivy, Jr., end; Orville McCann, fullback; Bob Watson, quarterback; ÒCottonÓ Rorie, halfback; Gordon Haynes, Jr. half back. New men are: John Swenson, Charles Tayman, Bob Bandeen, Rob Childress, Coy Tony, Pete Andrews, Jim Parker, Harry Lee Haynes, Bland Harrison, G.C. Carothers, Jr., David Adams, John E. Terry, Eugene Prewit, Bill Childress, Bill McCann, Billy J. Bryant, Alton McClellan, Jr., J.D. Smith, ÒPunchÓ Williams Scheduled games: Oct. 9 Ð Aspermont Oct. 16 Ð Albany Ðhere Oct. 23, - Munday, here Nov. 11, Anson Ð T Nov. 26 Ð Haskell Ð T Membership in the pep squad will be limited to 40 girls. Permanent suits have been purchased. Blue military dresses, trimmed with white and white cowboy boots. Enrollment in Stamford schools Ð 1004 High school Ð 345 9th, 7th grades Ð 110 each Six new teachers Miss Mamie Hudson of Canton will teach 5th grade. B.S. Degree from north Texas State Teachers college and previoiusly taught in Van Zandt county Miss Margaret Upshaw of Stamford, taught in Roby last year, will teach 3rd grade, taught last year by her sister, Miss Sarah Upshaw. B.A. degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Miss Mae Belle Montgomery of Sanger Ð B.S. from North Texas State Teachers College, 1st grade, taught last year by Mrs. Milton Payne as a substitute teacher J. Morris Childers of Iowa Park will teach Math in the 5th, 6th, 7th grades, taking the place of Miss Dorothy Bunkley who was married during the summer. Mr. Childers has a B.S. from North Texas TeacherÕs college. Miss Louise Daugherty of Abilene will teach health and writing for 5th, 6th, 7th grade, in place of Miss Emma Jean Taylor who resigned. Miss Louise taught at El Paso and holds a B.A. degree from Abilene Christian College. Miss Arville Hughes of Melissa, a graduate of North Texas State TeacherÕs College will teach 4th grade, taking the place of Mrs. W.T. Phillips who resigned because of health. Miss Hughes formerly taught in Peacock. Miss Janie Lou Guffin of Stamford, graduate of Stamford in 1932, also did post graduate work here is the new registrar of the school, replacing Miss Eunice Prichard, registrar for a number of years, who was married during the summer to Alton Hicks. New school bus to be started bringing students for the Ericsdale, Swenson and Pleasant Valley communities. This is the third bus. One to: Tuxedo, Sunnyside, Plainview, Corinth One to: Liberty community, southeast of Stamford The Stamford American Friday, September 18, 1936 W.F. Carroll and Albert Decker of Haskell have bought the bakery on South Ferguson Street known as the Model Bakery and opened it under the name Best Yet Bakery. The Model Bakery owned by M.A. Burleson closed about two weeks ago. Mr. Burleson decided to move to Fort Worth. The Stamford American Friday, September 25, 1936 Bulldogs meet Lions of Roby Thursday night. Changed on account of the conflict with Stamford Day at the Fort worth Frontier Centennial. The Bulldogs will contend with the Roby Lions, who in past years have had some formidable teams. The two teams have not met since 1934 when the Lions crushed the Bulldogs, 18-0. The Stamford American Friday, October 2, 1936 Stamford will meet the Rule Bobcats here Friday. The Rule ÒBobcatsÓ are now entering their second year of interscholastic league competition. The first year was a good start though the Bobcats did not win more than two games. The Bobcats have five returning lettermen. Most prominent: Jimmie Kevil and Leon Biffle, co-captains. Both men are backs. Returning line men: Luther Freshour, Louis May and Rufus Warren. Most prominent are Edward Lewis, James Turner. Coach Coody has 30 men out and believes the Bobcats will let the other members of 9-B know they are to be reckoned with. Stamford defeated Roby 12-6. Stamford had 1,000 persons braved mud, rain and cold to witness the opening game under the lights. Stamford wins in close game with Roby Team McCannÕs TD in last three minutes brings victory. Stamford 12, Roby 5. Roby set the pace early in the first quarter when Rhodes, Roby QB ran 80 yards with an intercepted lateral pass. This ended the scoring until after the half, neither team penetrating the otherÕs 30 yard line. Third quarter, Stamford began connecting with its passes, gaining 68 yards in two passes with a long run by Rorie, Stamford halfback. Fullback McCann found no trouble in scoring from the 6. The Stamford American Friday, October 9, 1936 Aspermont 0, Haskell 18 The Aspermont team should prove stronger than Rule. Stamford 38, Rule 6. Usually dreaded Haskell. Stamford, Anson and Haskell are tied at the top in the race for District 9-B honors. Each team has won one conference game and lost none. Bulldogs Swamp Rule Bobcats by score 38-6 By Norris Russell and J.D. Jones 2nd victory of the season. The Stamford American Friday, October 16, 1936 Bulldogs crush Aspermont 45-0 2nd and 3rd string used in second half of game Stamford and Haskell in first places in the east half of district 6-B Meet Albany in Stamford next week. Albany Lions held Anson to a scoreless tie last Friday. The Stamford American Friday, October 23, 1936 Crowd of 2500 sees Bulldogs defeat Albany Stamford 25, Albany 6 The third conference game. Next, Hamlin Pied Pipers Hamlin 0, Roscoe 19 Hamlin 6, Munday 6 Hamlin 12, Colorado 20 Hamlin 24, Rule 0 Bulldogs Stamford 12, Roby 6 Stamford 33, Rule Stamford 45, Aspermont 0 Stamford 25, Albany 6 The Stamford American Friday, October 30, 1936 Rev. E.A. Reed closes first years as pastor Received over 100 members in 12 months. St. JohnÕs Methodist church. Bulldogs play Munday here on Friday Hamlin, Anson and Haskell contest will follow in order. Heavy rains last week all games being canceled or postponed except Albany-Munday context. Albany 24, Munday 0. Clarence Goad will operate a new Sinclair service station on East Hamilton at Anson Street. He has been employed by McClendon & Miller, operators of Texas Service Station No. 1. Sam Morris to quit pastorate Sunday evening Rev. Sam Morris, pastor of the first Baptist church for the past six years will resign his pastorate Sunday night. He will go into full time radio work in El Paso. I have had several invitations to pastor other churches. I have always remained here. I have for six years preached to more people each Sunday night than any preacher west of Fort Worth. I have baptized more people into the membership of this one church in one year than all the Baptist churches put together in Abilene. Here in this church I have baptized twice as many people in one year as Dr. Truett in the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. These facts are matters of record and cannot be disputed. Mine has been an unselfish ministry. While my salary has been $250.00 per month I havenÕt for five or six years drawn but $200 and I have always tithed that giving back into the church not only $20 each month but much of the tithe of funds that I have received from my radio friends and the sale of my books. Mrs. Morris and I have been the biggest givers in the church. [Rev. Sam Morris and family operated KDRY-1100 in San Antonio, he was well known for his stand on temperance; he came to Stamford from the Weatherford First Baptist church; Rev. Woodrow Adcock will conclude his first year in the pastoral ministry on the Sagerton-OÕBrien charge. Adcock is a graduate of Haskell High school of the class of 1932 and will receive his B.A. degree from McMurry College next spring. Harley Sadler, popular Texas showman is bringing the Harley Sadler circus to Stamford on Nov. 6. Miss Tito Moromoto, little Japanese star of the circus, Mundee and June, jugglers, Capt. James J. Hamiter and his school of trained horses, the Gomez troupe of acrobats, from Old Mexico, Lee Smith and his gang of funny clowns, Capt. Buck Bonham and his performing elephants. ÒMaryÓ the baby elephant, mother and baby elephant, Band under the direction of Professor Eddie See. The Stamford American Friday, November 6, 1936 Hamlin, Anson, Haskell next for Bulldogs Armistice Day battle with Anson looks like hardest Aspermont 6, Hamlin 0 Tigers Anson 12, Munday 7 Anson 0, Albany 0 Anson 20, Aspermont 0 Anson 26, Rule 0 Bulldogs Stamford 38, Rule 6 Stamford 45, Aspermont 0 Stamford 25, Albany 6 Stamford 52, Munday 0 Stamford 4-0-0 Haskell 3-0-1 Anson 3-0-1 Albany 1-1-2 Hamlin 1-1-1 Aspermont 1-3-0 Rule 0-4-1 Munday 0-4-0 Dr. Mel G. Leaman of Oklahoma City has accepted the pastorate of the first Baptist church succeeding Rev. Sam Morris. Rev. Morris will move to Del Rio. Dr. Leaman was associated with Evangelist M.F. Hamm for 10 years and for 6-7 years was pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Oklahoma City. Bulldogs 52, Munday 0 C.M. Watson, formerly of Colorado, Texas, has moved to Stamford to organize and teach band instruments. Mr. Watson, his wife and baby daughter live at 222 East Oliver. He is connected with the York instrument people, working out of Wichita Falls. The Stamford American Friday, November 13, 1936 Rev. E.A. Reed re-appointed local pastor. E.B. Bowen, presiding elder H.L. Thurston, Aspermont N.S. Daniel Ð Avoca J.B. Baker Ð Bomarton-Goree R.N. Huckabee Ð Haskell J.E. Shewbert Ð Jayton Ural S. Sherrill Ð Knox City Rex Kendall Ð Lueders H.A. Longino Ð Munday Frank Story Ð Munday circuit Clint McMillian Ð Peacock E.L. Naugle Ð Supply roaring springs Rochester Ð A.J. Jones Rule Ð M.L. Boyd Sagerton Ð Woodrow Adcock Seymour - B.W. Wilkins Spur Ð P.H. Gates E.A. Reed Ð Stamford R.I. Hart Ð Vera-Benjamin Weinert Ð R.H.G. Albright Westover Ð D.R. Davidson Bulldogs 38, Hamlin Pied Pipers 0 The Stamford American Friday, November 20, 1936 Haskell 39,Hamlin 0 The Stamford American Friday, December 4, 1936 Bulldogs Beat Haskell, keep record clear Stamford 7, Haskell Indians 0 Both teams are in Bi-District for First Time The largest crowd that has ever witnessed a football game in Stamford is expected between Stamford and Burkburnett Friday afternoon. New bleachers to seat 1000 fans have been erected at Bulldog athletic field and boards will be laid on bundles of shingles to accommodate a few hundred more. The usual admission prices of 50 cents and 25 cents will prevail. Burkburnett Bulldogs claim a fast light team. They are fast and tricky. Burk team average as 139 pounds, Stamford averages 151. Stamford Stamford 12, Roby 6 Ð non conference Stamford 38, Rule 6 Stamford 45, Aspermont 0 Stamford 25, Albany 6 Stamford 52, Munday 0 Stamford 38, Hamlin 0 Stamford 12, Anson 0 Stamford 7, Haskell 0 Stamford 229, opponents 18 Burkburnett Burkburnett 6, Electra 12 Ð non conference Burk 13, Nocona 7, non con Burk 42, Chillicothe 0 Burk 42, Throckmorton 0 Burk 13, Iowa Park 0 Burk 46, Archer City 0 Burk 33, Crowell 12 Burk 33, Jacksboro 0 Ð non conf Burk 33, Seymour 7 Burk 260, opponents 19 A & P Store pulls out of Stamford. The store located in the Larche building on the east side of the square, had been in operation more than seven years, having opened April, 1929. The Stamford American Friday, December 11, 1936 WTU company is 25 years old This pioneer utility organization had its origin in 1911 at Abilene. The Old Glory Pirate, an 8 page mimeographed publication, is a new school paper which has been received by the American. The fourth issue of the paper was published December 3. A report of the home Demonstration club gives the election of new officers: Mrs. Herbert Rinn Ð president Mrs. H.E. Carr Ð vice president Mrs. Grice Ð secretary Mrs. W.H. Flowers Ð food demonstrator Mrs. Agnew Ð bedroom administrator Hazel Trice Ð report Double wedding at Aspermont is which Miss LaVelle Trammell and Lloyd Schoonover and Miss Lorene Hughes and Roy Carter were married. The marriage of Leona Vanderworth and Fred Teichelman was given, and the death of Mrs. Louise Carr of Old Glory was recorded. Joe M. Rice, minister of the Church of Christ of Stamford was to preach at Old Glory. Delores Dippel is editor of the Old Glory Pirate; Jeren Hunt is business manager; Raymond Gerloff, business manager; Jay Pumphrey, assistant business manager; reporters: Annie Trice, Loudell Trice, Hester Mae Carr, Lorene Hughes, Edna Wolsch, Laverne Klump, Normanda Ashorn, Mildred Davis, Eunice Frazier, Florence Hughes, Allen Letz, Jean Herenberger, O.D. Vanderworth, Herman Mischer. Nick Guillette is superintendent of the school. James High, senior in Stamford, sustained a fractured pelvic bone in a car accident. Stamford Bulldogs outplay Burkburnett but lost game in last few minutesÕ play Districts 9 and District 10-B Burkburnett 6, Stamford 0