District Lions convention draws large attendance in Abilene
District 2E1 convention in Abilene drew 350 to 375 Lions, wives and guests over two days, marking one of the best attended events. Bill King was elected district governor and Preston Parker was reelected director of Texas Lions Camp. Robin Dean won district queen, with speeches by Rep. Charles Stenholm and Joe McLoughlin.
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Lions Club
Lionesses
Cactus Lions Club
Preston Parker
Abilene
Texas Lions Camp
Robin Dean
Iowa Park
Cong
Charles Stenholm
Stamford
Joe McLoughlin
Conn
Lions International
McLoughlin
Glenn Crawford
Kerrville
Omar Burleson
Iowa Park Lions Club
Angelia Reed
Knox City
Debbie
Cancer Control Month proclaimed in April
This item notes that April has been proclaimed Cancer Control Month. The brief mentions the designation and directs readers to page 9 for details.
Stamford Artist of the Month April Dorothy Dickenson
Dorothy Dot Dickenson 75, a Stamford resident and mother of four sons, has been named Stamford's Artist of the Month for April. After a stroke that briefly paralyzed her right side, she began painting landscapes in oil two years ago, studying under several teachers and embracing a lifelong interest in art. Born Dorothy Spoon at Dangerfield, she moved to Stamford in 1917 and is married to Bob, former city public works director.
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Dot Dickenson
Stamford
Dorothy
Dot) Dickenson
Janet Sojourner
Mary Rike
Paula Everett
Bobby Hudson
Nell Bennett
Texas Municipal League
Stamford Exchange Club
Blackburn
Prudy
1206
Park
Hamlin Land and Gravel Company
H&mw Railroad
Milam County
Rockdale
Southwestern University
Tarleton State University
Europe
North Africa
International Harvester
U. S
Ohio Oil Company
Marathon
Land Department
H. B. Zachary Company
Prudy Courtney
Littlefield
Blackburns
Bill
Dallas
Victor
Austin
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Stamford Rotary Club
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association
Texas Navy
John Connally
Barnett
B. J
Wells
Wisconsin
Barnetts
Flying Service
Goodrich
Jones County
Stamford Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Goodrichs
Bethel Lutheran Church
Bricksdahl
Lubbock
Jones
Hamlin Middle School
East McHarg
Eddie
San Bernardino
Calif
Lakewood High School
California
Sul Ross University
Jim Ed
Jenny
Joneses
San Antonio
Stamford Young Farmers
First Baptist Church
Hill
Rt. 3
New Hope Road
Linda Nichols
Hamlin
Jerry Jr
Stamford High School
HSU
Abilene Christian University
CPA
Odessa
Abilene
Cullum Co., Inc
Texas State Society of Cpas
American Institute of Cpas
Hills
Nutrition program help interview set for senior citizens
Applications will be taken Friday for staff in a nutrition program for seniors supervised by Betty Thompson aging service coordinator for Jones County. Job openings include cook 24 hours weekly and site manager 30 hours weekly. Call 773-2723 for details. Green Thumb workers needed two, with cooking and cleanup duties 24 hours weekly, and Friday applications invited.
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Betty Thompson
Jones County
Council Chamber of City
Thompson
Stamford Baseball Program Seeks Additional Coaches
The Stamford Baseball Program reports interest from 140 young players but only two coaches. A meeting for current and potential coaches and managers is set for 8 p.m. tonight in the city hall council chamber. Last year’s coaches are asked to return equipment at the gathering. A field cleanup is planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10.
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Stamford
Council Chamber
City Hall
Local elections set for city school and hospital districts
Voters go to 5 polling sites Saturday starting 7 am for city, school and hospital district races. Absentee votes tally shows seven for city, none for school and hospital. Contests occur for mayor and council Place 5 in city, school board Place 1, and hospital board with four incumbents listed. Incumbent mayors face challenger. Proctor remains on ballot though not seeking the seat. Candidate sketches cover Mathews Blackburn Barnett Goodrich Jones Hill with detailed bios.
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Richard Lane
L. B. McNeil
First United Methodist Church
Avoca
S. M. Martin
Lem Ruark
Centerline
Joseph High
Earl Smith
Eugene Swenson
Jim Astin
Stamford
Duayne Medford
Gary Mathews
W. M. (Martin) Blackburn
Gerald Proctor
Eddie
DeDe) Jones
Jerry L. Hill
Bob Harrison
Mathews
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Stamford
Wells
Ardmore
Okla
Brackenridge High School
San Antonio
North Texas State University
Killeen Base
Killeen
JoJuan Hammer
Oklo
Scott
Brett
Mathewses
Chamber of Commerce
First Baptist Church
Cub Scouts
Chisolm Trail Boy Scout Council
United Way
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Henson
Breckenridge
Lueders
April
California Creek Soil and Water Conservation District
Barbie McGaughey
Jarman Primm
Punky Anders
Joey Cedillo
Anders
Cedillo
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