Flooding Leaves Lake Cabins and Homes Heavily Damaged
Residents around the lake report widespread destruction with water up to four or five feet in cabins and mobile homes. Details describe salvaging efforts, floating furniture, submerged vehicles, and extensive interior damage across properties owned by Bells Proctor Isbells and others near Stamford, Pace 1 verified.
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Pace
Howard Weems
Bell
Weems
Gerald
Vance Proctor
Stamford
Vickie Proctor
Vance
Vance/Bell
Proctor
Bob Prichard
Veda
Haskell
Twain Mickler
Prichard
O. M
Rains Fill Lake Stamford Overnight
Tropical storm Amelia brought heavy rains flooding Lake Stamford and nearby areas. Lake levels rose from 1402.60 to 1422.05 over several days, with spillway flowing and eight feet above spillway at peak. erosion damaged farms and stock ponds, with over 100 livestock drowned and lakefront homes damaged. City officials praised dam condition while noting muddy water and lingering discoloration.
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Kerrville
Junction
Hill Country
Hamlin
Colorado City
Roscoe
Sweetwater
Dublin
Ranger
Stamford
H. R. Macomber
Stock Pond
Rockdale
Lake Stamford
Workday Set for Jones County 4-H'ers
A work day for all Jones County 4 H club members will be held at the Jones County Fair barn in Anson on Saturday, Aug. 12, to help members prepare their animals for the Jones County Fair. Supervising leaders include Kirby Clayton for swine and beef, Mike Boatright for sheep, Mr and Mrs Melvin Cagle for goats, and Mrs George Campbell for rabbits. the event starts at 8:30 a.m.
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Jones County
Jones County Fair
Anson
Kirby Clayton
Mike Boatright
Melvin Cagle
George Campbell
Jones County Fair entry deadline set for Aug 16
The deadline for Jones County Fair entries is scheduled for Wednesday August 16. The fair runs Friday and Saturday August 18 and 19 at the Fair Grounds in Anson. For entry information contact Jones County Extension Agents Kirby Clayton or Necy Wilburn in Anson at 823 3801.
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Jones County
Anson
Kirby Clayton
Necy Wilburn
Rain drenches Lagerton area as floods reach homes
The Lagerton community reels from heavy rain that overflowed rain gauges, flooded roads, damaged tanks, and entered some houses. Funeral services were held for Aubrey Pilley, lifelong resident and pioneer family member, at Rule Methodist Church. Condolences go to his wife Jessie and daughter Margaret Kittley, with relatives in Abilene, Odessa, California, and Rule. The Rinn family reunion drew seventy five attendees at Sons of Hermann Hall, with Ronnie Teichelman to chair next year’s event and Billy Teichleman assisting, Marilyn Humphries as secretary-treasurer.
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Aubrey Pilley
Rule Methodist
Jessie
Margaret Kittley
Rule
Winfred
Abilene
Jay
Odessa
Frank
California
Mildred
Rinn
Sons of Hermann Hall
Gladys Branscrum
Hamlin
Ronnie Teichelman
Billy Teichelman
Stamford
Marilyn Humphries
Stamford Historical Society donates three books in memory of members
John Dobbyns led a Monday night program on Jewelry Through the Years at Stamford Historical Society. Three books were donated to the Stamford Carnegie Library in memory of Nell Latham Imogene Swenson and Albert Ivy. Roy Craig presided and H J Merriott gave the invocation. The next meeting will be Labor Day Sept 4 and the group seeks new members.
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John Dobbyns
Stamford Historical Society
Dobbyns
Tommie Rector
Stamford Carnegie Library
C. M
Nell) Latham
Eugene C
Imogene) Swenson
Albert
Dutch
Ivy
Harriet T. Kane
America
Carrie A. Hall
Rose G. Kreisinger
Old Stone Ranch
John Worth Cloud
Albany
Texas
Roy Craig
Society Permet
H. J. Merriott
County Fair art deadline set for Aug 17
The Jones County Fair announces an Aug 17 entry deadline for the Art Competition at Anson Pioneer Hall. Entry fees are 1 per painting for adults and 25 cents for Junior or Senior divisions. Categories include Sculptures and Arts across multiple landscapes and portraits with prizes donated by local banks. The show runs Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 2 pm to 4 pm with pickup after 4 pm Sunday. call for more details.
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Jones County
Anson Pioneer Hall
Sweetwater Savings
Hamlin
Abilene Savings
Anson
Stamford
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Wendy Carlton
Cooper
Aspermont
Amelia
Lagerton
Delbert Lefevre
Winston Hold and Son
Dan
Humphries
van Laughlin
Burkburnett
Nig Laughlin
Lake Charles
Cliff LeFevre
John Clark
Leslie Cobb
Mr. Cobb
Midland
G. A. Leach
Waco
F. A. Stegemoeller
C. E. Stegemoeller
Ladain Anderson
Houston
St. Paul, Minn
Harvey Stegemoellers
Cashway Food
Eta Cry
Folgers
Joe
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Lipton No
Liptons
Ray Ulmer
Mrs
Alvin Ulmer
Grady Laughlin
Fort Worth
Clarence LeFevre
Morris
Wortham
Oleo
Crisco
Sea Ag
Chuck
Giant
B Neace
Jeno
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