Rotarians Mark 50th Anniversary Of Stamford Club
Rotarians and their wives gathered in Stamford to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stamford Rotary Club. Ray Kinney oversaw the banquet and paid tribute to founders while District and past leaders attended. Cleburne Huston presented a club history. entertainment featured The Free Spirit and Stamford High School performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Rotarians
Rotary International
Ray Kinney
Maurice Crawford
Wichita Falls
Rex Webster
Webster
Lubbock
Jarrell Sharp
St. John's United Methodist Church
Stamford Club
Stamford
Kinney
Rotary
H. G. Andrews Jr
C. T. Dodson
R. C. Shelton
R. M. Kinard
D. Hassen
R. B. Bryant
Edgar Elis
J. F. McCullouch
Mrs. Kinard
Bryant
Club
Cleburne Huston
R. L. Penick
Lueders Lake
Penick
Sweetwater
Downtown
Abilene
Hamlin
Rule
York
Eengland
Healf
Rotary. International
Huston
George S. Kinney
Fareed Hassen
Novis Ouslev
Farmers Co op Gin stockholders to meet April 26
The annual meeting of the Farmers Co op Gin stockholders will be April 26 with dinner at 6 p.m. in the Stamford High School Cafeteria and Auditorium. Kenneth Wolf will be guest speaker for the meeting. Earnings will be distributed and reports given during the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-op Gin
Stamford High School
Kenneth Wolf
Stamford Council Advances City Projects and Appointments
In a brief session Stamford council approved election returns, second readings, and appointed officials including Councilmen Fareed Hassen C L Cromwell and Police Chief B Q Cooper. An air conditioner replacement and roof insulation were approved with bids to be opened May 7. Charles Condy Day was proclaimed for April 17.
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Stamford
Lone Star Gas Company
Raymond Hollahaugh
Fareed Hassen
C. L. Cromwell
B. Q. Cooper
James G. Self. Cromwell
James M. Ashcroft
Self
City Hall
Larry McCraw
Lone Star Gas Co
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Crownoever
Cofc
Charles Condy
Rains Bring Drought Area Some Relief But Still Behind
Drought battered area welcomes weekend rains of 2.74 inches over three days. Surface moisture improves but area remains two inches below normal for the year. wheat crop damaged while maize and grazers get an early start. Lake Stamford’s level remains low at 31,600 acre feet. 1971 rainfall totals sit at 3.34 inches with 5.59 inch normal.
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M. D. Thompson
U. S
Stamford
Jones County
Cong
Omar Burleson
Thompson
Women’s Forum Plans Spring House to House Cancer Drive
The Jones County Chapter of the American Cancer Society will conduct a house to house canvass Tuesday April 27 with four Stamford women's clubs coordinating from Central Presbyterian Church at 4 PM. Mrs James H West says volunteers will receive literature for distribution and Al Berry outlines county efforts to fight cancer. Mayor James Self issued a proclamation urging April as cancer month and civic support through early detection and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
American Cancer Society
Women's Forum
Stamford
Central Presbyterian Church
James H. West
Forum
Ture
al Berry
James Self
Fish Kill Planned For College Lake
City manager H R Macomber says a fish kill will occur at College Lake on April 23 at 9 am to render the lake safe for restocking. Residents may collect drifting fish with tow sacks as boats are banned. If rain delays, the event moves to 9 am April 26.
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College Lake
H. R. Macomber
Macomber
Parks and Wildlife Department
Two Men Jailed After Guilty In District Court
Two men were found guilty of driving while intoxicated before District Judge J. Neil Daniel. L. H. Goodman of Abilene received 30 days in jail and a $300 fine for two misdemeanor DWI counts. D. E. Koonce of Hamlin was convicted of a felony second offense DWI, sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined $250 plus costs, with 10 days jail credit and release after trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Neil Daniel Friday
L. HH. Goodman
Abilene
D. E. Koonce
Hamlin
Bulldog Band Excels at Wichita Falls Festival
The Bulldog Band earned an excellent rating at the Notre Dame Band Festival in Wichita Falls, competing in class AA. UIL contest remains set for Tuesday, April 27, at Cooper High School in Abilene. Next trips include Six Flags Over Texas on May 1 and a Senior concert on May 4.
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Notre Dame
Wichita Falls
Cooper High School
Abilene
Texas
Two to Attend Boys State on UT Campus
Robert Gillespie and Richard Longley will attend Boys State at the University of Texas Austin campus from June 5 to 12. Sponsored by the American Legion, the program teaches state government with Gillespie sponsored by the Rotary Club and Longley by the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ State
Robert Gillespie
Richard Longley
University of Texas, Austin
The
American Legion
Gillespie
Lynn Gillespie
Rotary Club
Longley
Lowell Longley
Legion
Three Stamford Girls Named for Bluebonnet Girls State
Three Stamford High School juniors are chosen to attend Bluebonnet Girls State at Seguin from June 15 to 25. Sponsored by community groups, Beth Haynes, Vicki Nauert and Patti Fuqua will study state government and civic leadership.
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Stamford
Bluebonnett Girls
Seguin
American Legion Auxiliary
Beth Haynes
Harry Lee Haynes
Vicki Nauert
Leland Nauert
Stamord Exchange Club
Patti Fuqua
Wayland Fuqua
Rotary Club
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Crawford
Lublock
Tellig
Tabbock Ymca
United Fund Jayecees
Symphony Orchestra
TB Association
Rotary International Rotary
Peggy O'Neil
Warren G. Harding
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
1000 Rotary Club
Farmers Gin
Bruce Wilson
Carolyn Reed
Lauriece Jones
Matt Selmon
Rick Longly
David White
Jim Eoff
Council
Jack Merket
By Women’s Forum
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bulldog
Frirls
James G. Self
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