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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
2
Editorial urges strict spending restraint by national and local governments to fund defense, postpone nonessential public improvements, and avoid postwar debt. It notes limited U.S. involvement in a coming conflict, praises local Food Stamp compliance, and predicts a shift from scarcity to plenty with higher farm prices and stronger crops ahead.
A Sagerton birthday party hosted by Mrs Bill Guinn and Mrs J B Kinsley celebrated Ramona Guinn turning nine at Mrs Kittleys home near Sagerton. Guests from Lagerton Stamford Rule and Dallas enjoyed a white cake ice cream and favors as dolls and balloons surrounding the gathering.
William Brigham of Stamford 4-H led the state dairy judging contest with 60 teams entered. Glynn Reeves and Mack Doty also placed among top dairy judges as officials from Texas A and M weighed reasons. Beulah Mae Summers plans a Midland trip, and the community shares quilting, ice cream, and cake during the event with local families and clubs notable in attendance.
The Tuxedo Baptist revival began at the Baptist Church with Rev. Reid of Abilene leading morning and evening services. Abilene pastor Rev. C. S. Cox filled appointments Sunday in Reid's absence. Numerous local residents and visitors attended church services and visited friends nearby. several families traveled to support or join the revival and related gatherings over the weekend.
Lueders Lueders participated in the Pioneer Festival Parade with a high school band and a P T A buggy entry drawn by three Southern belles led by hosts Mrs. Seth Mrs. Hutto and Mrs. Harrison plus Miss Kell who crowned Jones County Queen. Local residents Clyde Haden N I Williams Bill Edgar and families traveled to nearby towns while Addie McCorkle visited San Angelo. A Baptist revival runs August 1 to 10 led by Rev Roy Shahan with song service by Rev Don Armstrong and Pastor Rev Fred Moreland.
J B Handley of West Texas Utilities in Childress received the Claud L Matthews Valor Award for bravery during the February 16 17 1940 blizzard. He patrolled 10 miles of line alone, improvised climbs, and restored service to Quitaque and Turkey within 24 hours despite ice storms. Handley and two others battled wind and snow to repair damaged poles and lines, earning praise for foresight courage and resourcefulness.
Sue Gardner of Avoca visits relatives in the area this week while Mrs. Craig Stephens remains on the sick list.
Post Stampede begins Friday at noon with a mile long Western street parade through downtown. The first rodeo event is the Mad Scramble at 2 pm featuring eight riders on Brahma bulls and bareback steers in event No 1. The two day non professional rodeo draws local crowds to the festival.
An outline previews four performances each featuring five major events including cowgirl Spencer's contest calf roping wild cow milking and bronc and steer riding. The note hints at additional elements beside the listed competitions.
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