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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1949

Page

8

Maize Harvest Kicks Off in Bricksdal Amid Slower Drying

The Bricksdal community began maize harvesting as grain remains partly green. Yields per acre vary from 300 to over 1000 pounds while farmers hope for timely rainfall to aid cotton and other crops. Local families and clubs hold gatherings. several residents and visitors are noted across a long social record in Stamford area church and town events.

Bethel Lutheran Church A. Crain Alfred Shurley Hollis Muechistein Clifford Peterson San Antonio YWMS S. A. Olsor Erland Olson A. J. Swenson Stamford Sanitarium Young Women's Missionary Society Albert Petterson Maurice Reed Inez Ann Lundgren Lambert Stenholm Rebecca Rosenquist Monnie Gentry Helen Armstrong Rethel Church Pvt. Johnson Nome J. A. Lunegren Vernon Lundgren Judy Ft. Worth Lundgren Hermanstrane Austin Mr. Johnsons Pecos Gladys Newquist Stamford Herbert Rosenquist Marie Wardell Larson Larson B. C. Oman South Texas Henry John Nelson Round Rock Henry Nelson Goetha Fire Insurance Co del Valle Carl Stenholm Elgin Paul Lundgren Mmes Sam Almquist Felena Pears Sam, Jr Houston Lee Almquist Beverly Harold Hokanson Roger Sylvia Lonnie Janice Hiram Olson Jan Olson Johnny Youngquist Monte la Velle Smart Hardin Simmons Abilene Monte Smart Allen Olson Emory Stromberg Taylor R. C Burleson Colorado Lueders John M. Swenson Messrs Mmes. Swenson Phil Allen Birger Haterius Stephen Ingrid John Ed Yournquist Johnny Hansen Linda Mimi Sue Leroy Lundgren Davia Neils Hanser Winfred Stenholm Elizabeth N. J Axel. Weiancer G. Widerstrom Clay Coggins Rotan Jimmy Marshall C.J. Oman Pat Raleman Robert Loop Newis Hansen Lore Lynn Hunt Lera Lynn Hansen Drs Lynn Hurt Bethel Church Mmnes Linus Lynn Herber Rosenquist E. P. Armstrong Alma Carlson Ericksdail Berryhill Berryhill Field Astarust Ericksdair Wendeborn Field Albin Hokonson Sundaw Frity Segerstrom Jack Pyron Don Hamlin Theodorre Severstrom Lawrence Nosts Jimmy Ned Sean Adolph Olson J. A. Lundgren Ernest Nelson Marthe Dickerson Merk Waldrip Jimmy Denton Weldrip Carlile Dolores Newquist Greta Olson Gret Adolph Fieon Helen Martin Pt. Worth Jenni Armstrong Richard and Herbert Nauert Ilarold Hokanson Guy McKinney St. Worth

Rattlesnake Patrol Wins Swimoree First Place

Forty eight Boy Scouts of Jones County competed in the swimoree at the Municipal pool on Thursday July 28. Rattlesnake Patrol of Anson scored highest totals earning 50 points for first place, with other patrols earning 30 and 20 points for second and third.

Anson Boy Scouts of Jones County Wolf Patrol Troop 42 Stamford Flying Eagles Cobra Patrol Hamlin Beaver Patrol Troop 54 Avoca Raccon Patrol Dale Hengley Johnnie Grissom Rae Eastland Charlie Turbeville Dick Rowland A C. Braun Lee Walker

Texas House approves 1950 constitutional changes proposal

The document outlines amendments to Article III Sections 5 and 24 proposing two regular legislative sessions, salary and mileage for lawmakers, and a general election ratification in November 1949. It sets January 1 1950 as the effective date if ratified and describes how ballots will appear.

Texas State Senate House of Representatives Aable

Texas House Joint Resolution seeks Civil Service in counties

The measure proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to create Civil Service Systems for county employees in qualifying counties upon voter approval. It sets implementation rules, eligibility, and ballot wording for a November 1949 election, with governor’s proclamation and publication requirements.

State of Texas State of Texas

Cotton Bollworm Infestation Report in Jones County Fields

Farmers report a fairly heavy bollworm invasion in Jones County cotton fields. Eggs laid during cool nights have hatched, with larvae feeding inside squares and bolls. Control options include camphene sulfur dust or DDT sulfur blends at 10 pounds per acre, with 5 to 7 day applications and caution against full bloom dusting. If boll weevil appears, a 20 40 percent camphene sulfur mix is advised.

Jones County

Our Conservation District Promises Soil Saving Support

A local Conservation District urges landowners to adopt soil saving practices to protect topsoil and reduce erosion. Officials emphasize outreach, resources, and collaborative efforts with farmers to preserve productive land.

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