08 Apr 1971
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1971
Page
1
Wendeborn Little League hosts tryouts for both major and minor divisions after April 6 registrations. Of 58 major and 64 minor players, 28 are first time entries with tryouts set for April 13 at Wendeborn Field.
Stamford High School students topped the District 7-AA literary contest with 109 points on April 3. In Merkel, the one act play contest saw Stamford place first with the show Riders to the Sea, directed by Lillian Sotherland. Carolyn Reed was named best actress and Stamford earned multiple honors including several honorable mentions.
The Stamford Junior High Band earned a division I rating for concert playing and a division II rating for sight reading at Cisco Junior College in April. It marked the group's first competition in years with multiple solos and ensembles also earning division honors. names of students listed include Judy Beene, Debbie Green, Karen Upshaw, Jill Waggoner, and many others. Debra Woodson, Marinell Hargrove, Sherri Glen, Lisa Osmen, and additional performers also received division I ratings.
City elections saw Mayor James Self win with 285 of 332 votes cast while Police Chief B Q Cooper led the unopposed bid with 319. Hospital board races gave Swenson 320 West 315 Upshaw 313 and Rose 306. School race saw Billy Joe McKeever edge Leland Nauert by one vote. other contests included Beene noting law code variations for cities over 75 000 population. In total 295 ballots were cast.
In Stonewall County elections James Martin won the third board vacancy with 58 votes while Jack Jones had 7 and Edward Walsch 71. Reno Erdman and Lee Roy Vanderworth won unopposed for Precincts 1 and 9 on the Trustees board. Paint Creek saw Wayne Wells lead with 44, Burl Medford 84, and Eddie Swanner lose by one vote. write ins counted for eight ballots. Lueders Avoca incumbents Huffaker and Jensen won 81 and 67 votes respectively. Succers city council saw scattered write ins. Ranch Davis and others received small counts.
Stamford Bulldogs finish third with 42 points at the Redskin Relays in Comanche. Sprint relay clocked 43.3 seconds in the 4x440, teammates Andy Young Matt Selmon Ricky Medford and Robert Stevenson. Individual Bulldogs include Stevenson second in 100 yards 10.1, Young second in 220 yards 22.6, Young tied for fourth in high jump 5-6.
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce appoints a committee to screen applicants for the manager post to replace Lowell Longley who retires April 15. Members include Jarrell Sharp John Martin Marvin Hinds and Mrs George Pryor. The panel will assess resumes and forward recommendations to the local chamber. Send resumes to Jarret Sharp City Hall Stamford Texas 79533.
Stamford announces a Business and Industry Appreciation Day on Tuesday April 13 with a coffee event from 9 30 to 10 30 a m in the City Hall Council Room. Thirty one firms have either established or expanded operations this year with officials to meet the public and Chamber leaders.
The Big Five Women’s Golf Association will hold its first tournament April 20 in Knox City at 10 am. Eighteen holes are planned with a lunch break after nine holes. Members include Hamlin, Haskell, Munday Lake Creek, Stamford, and Knox City clubs.
County Judge Leon Thurman called the docket Tuesday and set dates for hearings and guilty pleas. Ten defendants in 45 cases docketed requested continuances or jury trials.
The 65th Mid-West Texas Firemen and Fire Marshals Association meeting will be held April 10 in Rotan. Stamford residents attending include J. E. Lawson and family, the Pump Race Team, Denise and Beth Lawson, and others. Frank Ginzel will speak. Rev. Robert McArthur conducts a memorial service. barbecue dinner and dance to follow at local venues.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.