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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1978

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Bloodmobile misses quota in Stamford blood drive

The Red River Regional Red Cross bloodmobile collected 72.2 percent of its 90 unit quota in Stamford on Monday busy at St. John's United Methodist Church where 65 units were drawn from 67 volunteers. Donors signed up in 4 to 5 pm and 5 to 6 pm with a final hour, aided by many volunteers including Jay Lopez, Glen McCandless, Ailsie Lusk, Gary Collins and dozens more.

Red River Red Cross Stamford Wichita Falls St. John’s United Methodist Church Jay Lopez Glen McCandless Ailsie Lusk Gary Collins Janice Turner Jo Miller David White Gerry Gray George Gray John White Tim Jones Patricia Gray Darryl Schoonmaker Annie Vrzalik Edwin Vrzalik Judy Mitchell Allan McLennan W. R. Rhodes Charles Lawson Janet McLennan Jill Holbrooks Darrell Echols Hugh Norman Jr H. L. Precht Eugene Olson Raymond Hirscher John N McGaughey Jim Enfield Leroy Nehring Polly Nehring Gary Teichelman David Ballard Jack Young Richard White Patricia Blancet David Kohout Raymond Kohout Jane Stoddard James H West Glenn Trachta Keith Stockstill Frankie Haddock Butch Gray

Air Show Planned by Stamford Chamber of Commerce

The Stamford Aviation Committee voted to sponsor an Air Show at Stamford Airport, possibly in October with a Sunday morning breakfast, skydiving displays, new airplane exhibits, and a Dyess Air Force Base demonstration. If October fails, plans shift to next spring, with an FAA pilot safety program discussed for November or December. Committee chair is Clifford Beggs, with Norris Russell and others.

Aviation Committee Stamford Chamber of Commerce Stamford Dyess Air Force Base FAA Chamber Clifford Beggs Norris Russell Tom Bunkley Roy Arledge Mary Easton Dave Ballard Darrell Woolwine

Retail Trade Committee Meeting Set for Aug 7

The Retail Trade Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday Aug 7 at 7 30 p m in the home of Chairman Fareed Hassen. All retail merchants and interested individuals are invited. Agenda includes plans for the year remainder and the Stamford Christmas promotion.

The Chamber of Commerce Fareed Hassen Stamford

Stamford Junior Rodeo Draws Wide Entry Field

Nearly 200 entries fill the sixth annual Stamford Junior Sheriff’s Posse Youth Rodeo in the Texas Cowboy Reunion arena. Four age groups compete Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. with events including barrel racing, steer riding, goat tying, rope and calf roping, with stalls and deposits handled through SJSP contact Mike Woodson.

Stamford

Bulldogs Win Opener In Port Lavaca Tournament

The Stamford Bulldogs won their first state tournament game in Port Lavaca, defeating Farmers Branch 5 2 on Tuesday. They fell 6 2 to Port Lavaca on Wednesday afternoon, ending their double elimination entry for the moment and facing Hillsboro or Big Spring later.

Stamford Bulldogs Port Lavaca Bulldogs Farmers Branch Hillsboro Big Spring

Stamford Bulldogs thank local supporters for playoff push

The Stamford Bulldogs baseball team thanks a long list of individuals and businesses including Rotan residents Hayes and Lisle, First Federal Savings and Loan, Stamford Cotton Oil Co, Centex Cablevision, First National Bank, Sonic Drive In, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KDWT Radio and many community members for yearlong support as they head toward the state playoffs. Ty Gross, David Lisle, Greg Hayes, Mickey Williams, Bart Rosenquist, Mike Cox, Eugene Cedillo, Trussell Thane, Ronnie Garcia, Chris Stenholm, Paul Gomez, Edward Gardner, Mario Moreno and Howard Gross are among those named.

the Bulldogs Lewis Hayes Rotan James A. Lisle Rule Tommy Gray Jack Pritchard First Federal Savings and Loan Carl Swenson Stamford Cotton Oil Co Centex Cablevision Douglas Rosenquist Melvin Rosenquist First National Bank Eddie Thane Harry McIntire Gibson's Hughes Auto Repair E. W. Mickler Bill Mayfield Sonic Drive-In Monte Gray Bill Reed Women’s Softball League Duke Butane Cliff House Restaurant Kinney Funeral Home Stamford Memorial Hospital R C. Cobb Rolling Plains Production Credit Association Stamford Insurance Agency Harrell Petty Hinds Clothing Co Hinds Shoes and Apparel Beggs Implement Co High's Flowers Jones County Implement Co Connie Wright H. G. Andrews Jr Lee Dickerson Warren Miller Marvin Louise Massey Steve Schmidt John Earl Anders Jimmy Dean Carl Cooper Stamford Electric Cooperative Joe Benton Stamford American Joe Hudspeth J. W Golden Kalico Kitchen Stam Ford Exchange Club Wallace and Chris Brimer Gladys Bettis Webb Brazos Construction Coager Feed Hassen’s A&j Construction Co G. W. Rollins Arledge Ice and Meats Garland Gilbreath Bede’s Joe Davis Ross Gentry C. E. Bunkley Jacille Rosenquist Gerald Proctor Farmers State Bank Lueders Dr. S. Foster, Inc National Building Centers John Wendeborn Stamford Electric Motor Service Jene Stevens Elliott's Cleaners Larry's Pharmacy David Ballard Sav-X Pharmacy Thompson Jewelers Durwood Jones Colonial Food Store Dairy Queen of Stamford Bill Longley Jackie Williams Hamlin JRB Pizza Hut F. M. Shaw Jr Stamford Stamtorn Tulldogs Ty Gross David Lisle Greg Hayes Mickey Williams Bart Rosenquist Mike Cox Eugene Cedillo Trussell Thane Ronnie Garcia Chris Stenholm Paul Gomez Edward Gardner Mario Moreno Howard Gross Curtis H. Cox Raymond Moreno

Stamford council weighs good and bad water news

The Stamford city council held a workshop with citizens as Lake Stamford remains a near two year supply while future water system upgrades could cost up to 4.8 million dollars. Engineer Jim Nichols warned that lake levels will fall next summer, affecting water availability and possible conservation needs.

Stamford Lake Stamford Jim Nichols Freese and Nichols Nichols Paint Creek California Creek H. R. Macomber State Health Department George Buescher

Dallas tennis pro to teach clinics here

Dallas tennis professional John Verde, a USPTA member, will conduct eight two hour clinics at Stamford High School courts Friday and Saturday August 4 and 5. Participants over six may join for 10 dollars adults and five dollars for children under 12. Reservations via Larry Armentrout or Jayne Schoonmaker. Verde has taught over 100000 people since 1971.

John Verde Dallas Verde Stamford High School Larry Armentrout Stamford Jayne Schoonmaker

State Jaycee president to attend Stamford meeting

The Texas Jaycees president will be in Stamford Thursday night for a meeting reorganizing the local Jaycee chapter. Elvis Wilson will attend with Haskell Jaycees and area officers. The 8:30 p.m. meeting at the Pizza Hall aims to enroll at least 20 prospective members.

The Texas Jaycees Stamford Jaycee Elvis Wilson Haskell Jaycees Pizza Hall

Fund Established in Stamford for Wreck Victim Martin Rodriquez

A bank fund opened at First National Bank in Stamford for Martin Rodriquez a Tuxedo area resident injured in a July 13 two car crash at FM 1662 and Texas 92. He is in intensive care at Hendrick Medical Center Abilene in critical but improved condition. The other driver James Earl Weyerts of Hamlin sustained a broken leg and is hospitalized in Stamford Memorial Hospital in good condition. Donations can be made at the bank.

First National Bank Stamford Martin Rodriquez Tuxedo Area Rodriquez Texas 92 Tuxedo Hendrick Medical Center Abilene James Earl Weyerts Hamlin Stamford Memorial Hospital

Openings at Stamford Day Care Center Expand Services

Stamford Day Care Center reports nine openings for children though licensed for 34 with 25 enrolled. New equipment includes kitchen appliances a stove refrigerator and a cradle along with Tonka trucks. New staff Werdell Miller and Tamera McLaren join the center.

Stamford Bethane Wade Werdell Miller and Tamera McLaren

Paint Creek seeks water system operator position

Paint Creek Water Supply Corporation seeks a system operator per president Wallar Overton. Applications are being taken and interested individuals may contact him at 817 864 2958. Duties include reading meters operating pump and storage station billing collecting locating and supervising repair of leaks.

Paint Creek Water Supply Corporation Wallar Overton Overton

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Diana Muehlstein Tena Pearson SJSP Mike Woodson East McHarg Coastal Bulldog Council Buescher Dallas Tennis Pro TCTA Historical Society
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