HAROLD H. STROUD

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Manager of the Strand Theater which is located on the north side of the square; modern in every respect shows the latest and most popular pictures always.

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Harold H. Stroud located in Hamilton in June, 1933, because he was looking for a good town in which to establish himself and his family.

Mr. Stroud was born in Richburg, South Carolina. He came to Texas in 1904 with his parents who settled in Bardwell, which is in Ellis county. Finishing the public schools there he attended Meridian College and Trinity University at Waxahachie. The World War interrupted his education as it did so many of the youth of 1918. Too restless to continue his schooling he became bookkeeper for the Elko Creamery in Waxahachie. After a year’s employment He became connected with his uncle in the Ford agency with which he was associated for nine years. In 1927 he moved to Hico and then to Stephenville where he was engaged in farming, ranching, and insurance.

In 1920 Harold Stroud was married to Miss Rosa Petty of Hico, daughter of the late John E. Petty who was a pioneer merchant of Fairy and Hico for nearly fifty years. Mr. and Mrs. Stroud met in Waxahachie while they were both attending Trinity University. They have one young son, Harold, Jr.

In the one year that Mr. Stroud has had the Strand Theatre he has installed new wide range sound equipment, a modern sound screen, speakers, and modern washed-air-cooling system. By such improvements it is evident that Mr. Stroud is endeavoring to give the best possible entertainment for his audience, and has faith in Hamilton. The Historical and Trade Expansion Edition of the News welcomes such energetic new comers to Hamilton and invite all of its readers to take that Mr. Stroud has scheduled for the coming months.

The Hamilton County News, Vol. IV, Number 11--Section Two

Historical and Trading Expansion Issue

W. F. Billingslea, Editor-Publisher

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June 29, 1934