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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

6

Stamford Re-Gin Fertilization and Soil Testing Meeting

Stamford Re-Gin Co sponsors a fertilization and soil testing meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the council meeting room.

Council

Soil Sampling and Fertilization Talk at City Mall

City Mall hosts a program with Jim Valentine of Texas Tech and Lubbock Experiment Station presenting how to take soil samples and send them for tests and fertilization for field crops focusing on wheat land. Harry Bryant and Loyd Stone of Plainsman Supply Co. from Plainview attend. M Y D Thompson and Orbie Lovvorn co owners of the Re-Gin Co announce refreshments after the meeting.

City Mall Jim Valentine Texas Tech and Lubbock Experiment Station Soil Testing Laboratory Harry Bryant Loyd Stone Plainsman Supply Co Plainview M. Y D. Thompson Orbie Lovvorn Re-Gin Co

Mrs. Sly Pratt Dies in Big Spring

Mrs. Sly Pratt, longtime Stamford resident, died Tuesday night in Big Spring. Funeral service set for Thursday afternoon in Midland. Survived by husband two daughters and a son. Mr Pratt once worked for Bryant-Link while in Stamford.

Tly Pratt Stamford Big Spring Midland Pratt Bryant-Linki

Birth Announcements for Hamlin and Stamford Families

On July 31 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Selicino Ambers of Hamlin. On Aug 2 a daughter Whitney born for Mr and Mrs Donald Eugene Doty of Stamford. On Aug 6 a daughter Sharlene born to Mr and Mrs Bobby Nelson of Stamford.

Inacito Selicino Ambers Hamlin Whitney Donald Eugene Doty Stamford Sharlene Bobby Nelson

Dies Following Lengthy Illness J. W. Merritt 67

Final rites held for Jesse Warner Merritt a former Stamford resident who died after a long illness in Plainview hospital He was born October 1 1865 in McLennan County and married Oma Tidwell in 1919 He moved to Stamford in 1931 later to Brownfield and then to Midland He was a New Hope Community Baptist Church member Burial was at Wilson Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home directed Survivors include his wife one son three daughters eleven grandchildren and two brothers both of Waco

Jesse Warner Merritt Stamford Kinney Funeral Chapel J. H. Skiles Snyder Baptist Merritt Plainview McLennan County Oma Tidwell Waco Brownfield New Hope Community Haskell Wilson Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Jesse Hubert Midland Paul Auburg Warren Tidwell Dennis Tom Chitwood Monahans Dub Berry

Funeral services for Oddis Huling held in Hamlin

Oddis Huling born September 15 1898 in Cumbie Texas died July 30 in the VA Hospital Big Spring. He was a World War I and II veteran retired chef and member of Fairview Baptist Church VFW and American Legion. Survived by sisters Mrs H M Phillips and Mrs Pernin Bishop and brothers Van and Ray Huling. Burial at Fairview Cemetery with pallbearers J E Johnson Jr Boy Bruner Elmer Joiner Frank Allen A E Kilion and Eral Ray.

Oddis Huling H. M Phillips Pernin First Baptist Church Hamlin Fairview Cemetery Leonard Hartley James Wood Central Baptist Church Aspermont Heling Cumbie Texas WA. Huling Fairview Baptist Church VFW American Legion Big Spring Van Ray Huling J. E. Johnson Jr Boy Bruner Elmer Joiner Frank Allen A. E. Killion Eral Ray

Legislations Not Answer to Problem Declared by Speaker

Rev Temme Tews of Trinity Baptist Church told Bo varians that education, not legislation, is the answer to many national problems. He urged community leaders to take responsibility and act, and criticized current efforts. He called for eliminating the Mason-Dixon line and hinted at addressing drinking.

Temme Tews Trinity Baptist Church Bovarians Mason-Dixon Line Lewis

Leeders Couple to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Purcell observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary at home on Sunday August 18 from 2 to 5 PM. No invitations are mailed. Host families include the Purcells’ children Eric Swenson Spur Don Bennyhoff Woodward OK John ny Purcell Catlin IL and Randal Purcell Oil City LA.

Lawrence L. Purcell Eric Swenson Spur Don Bennyhoff Woodward Okla Johnny Purcell Catlin, Ill Randal Purcell Oil City

Youth Convention Installs Miss Mayes State Representative

Martha Mayes of Stamford was installed as the 1963 64 state representative for areas of the Texas Christian Youth Fellowship at the opening session of the 20th annual Texas Youth Convention in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Martha Mayes Stamford Texas Christian Youth Fellowship Texas Youth Convention

Mayes elected at TCU cabinet meeting at Lake Brownwood

Miss Mayes was elected earlier in the week at the Texas Christian University campus cabinet meeting held at Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat. The event was sponsored by the Texas Association of Christian Churches and the convention continued through Saturday.

Christian Churches Disciples of Christ Texas Christian University Mayes TCUF Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat The Texas Association of Christian Churches

Lions Club Plans Drawings For Two Shotguns

Stamford Lions Club announces drawings to award two shotguns on August 31 and November 30. Donors gain eligibility for the prizes, with proceeds supporting Lions Club civic projects including a football banquet, glass purchases for needy children, and crippled children programs.

Stamford Lions Club Lions Club Banqnet

Visitors in Par nell Anderson Home

Visitors last week included Mrs. Anderson's brother Ed Crow and his Wilbraham Massachusetts family.

Parnell Anderson

E. M. McGilvary Rites Held Here

Funeral services for E. M. Ban McGilvary 74 a former Stamford resident were held at Corley Chapel Mexia and at St John’s Methodist Stamford. He was a WWI veteran with the 36th Division and served as company E president and chaplain of the Mexia Bar racks. Survived by Edith Nowlin his wife two brothers a sister and several nieces and nephews

E. M. ‘Ban) McGilvary Stamford Corley Chapel Mexia St. John's Methodist Church Burgin Watkins Highland Memorial Cemetery Corley Funeral Home McGilvary Limestone County First Methodist Church of Edith Nowlin France Mr. McGilvary H. A Reuben C Hereford J. M. Wright Fort Worth

Jones Countians Attend State Farm Bureau Meeting

Mr and Mrs Bill Pritchard of Route 2 Stamford were among Texas Farm Bureau leaders attending the 15th annual Texas Farm Bureau Institute in Dallas from July 30 to August 2. About 250 students joined for leadership training in county organizations with lectures on Farm Bureau functions and activities by noted speakers.

Bill Pritchard Route 2 Stamford Farm Bureau Texas Farm Bureau Institute Dallas

Local party activity highlights and sessions

Two general session presentations addressed political action at local and state levels. The notes indicate participation in party activities and focus on governance and civic engagement.

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Stamford Re-Gin Co Dobbins Sly Pratt Boths Philips Furniture Grand Theatre Federal Crop Insurance Corp U. S. Department of Agriculture Charles T. Rust Anson J. W. Merritt J. W. Osment Haskell Livestock Highway Fryers Lh Wee Rae Wilson’s Plain Bae T. R. Foster Fomatoes Vaull Libby Gandy Cartan Phe Chuck Hamburger Neaar City Grocery & Market Wilson's Ibacon Salisbury Leeders Mrs. Chester Oman E. M. McGilvary Jones State Farm Bureau Meeting James Leddy Abilene H-Bar-C Levi, Lee and Wrangler Pine DOC Jones Implement CO Allis- Chalmers - Tractors Harvesters HOEME W.meharg
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