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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1978

Page

3

Bulldogs Take Third in State Junior Tournament

Stamford placed third at the State Junior Tournament in Port Lavaca after a rain shortened four day event due to Hurricane Amelia. The Bulldogs split multiple games with Farmers Branch and Port Lavaca, showing strong defense and clutch hits led by Greg Hayes and Mike Cox, while Stamford edged Hillsboro 1-0 in the doubleheader and shut out Spring Klein Expos 7-0 before dropping a 10-7 decision to Port Lavaca in a resumed schedule.

Stamford Farmers Branch Dallas Port Lavaca Amelia Greg Hayes Chris Stenholm Trussell Thane Hayes Paul Gomez Edward Gardner Mike Cox Ty Gross Stenholm Gross Cox Bart Rosenquist Cox Farmers Branch Bulldogs David Lisle Stamford Gross Tony Johnson Port Lavaca Cardinals Raymond Moreno Cardinals Lynn Rogers Hillsboro Fouu Cox Trussell Thane Eugene Cedillo Thane Gross Lisle Klein Expos Houston Mickey Williams Williams Rosenquist Sttenholm Gardner Expos Wiliams Thane Brownwood Big Spring Spring Klein Cameron

Local vocal teachers honored in Fort Worth

Weldon R. Holbrooks and WL Medford of Stamford High School were honored by the Texas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association in Fort Worth in August. Holbrooks praised for 30 years in Texas AG education, Medford for 35 years. Holbrooks led Stamford FFA to multiple awards and two American Farmers, with 88 Lone Star Farmer recipients under his direction. Medford noted for leadership in stock shows and contests.

Weldon R. Holbrooks W. L. Medford Stamford Vocational Agriculture Teachers Fort Worth Holbrooks A. D. Adams Austin Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Medford Adams WL. Medford Stamford High School Texas Winters High School Texas A&m University College Station Texas Ffa Association National Ffa Association Kansas City FFA Stamford Young Farmers Chapter Agriculture Department

Belief that only twins could see elves among some Indians

A fragment notes that certain American Indian groups held a belief that elf sight was limited to twins. The remark highlights folk lore linking twin status to supernatural perception within tribal traditions.

Young Homemakers To Launch New Year In Stamford

The Stamford Chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas begins the 1978 79 year with a meeting on Monday August 21 at 7 30 p m at the Homemaking Cottage The agenda includes a salad supper officer installation and a series of programs featuring floral arranging bulb planting talk on childrearing in a Christian home canning advice and spring fashion a host of activities planned for the year Meetings are the third Monday monthly Visitors welcome Contact Gail Haterius or Phyllis Davis for details A correction notes Carl Hitt of Aspermont not Carl Hill caught a 15 pound catfish at Lake Stamford on goldfish bait.

Stamford Young Homemakers of Texas High Abilene Christian University Denby Ray Correctioncarl Hitt Aspermont Carl Hill Lake Stamford

Stamford Retail Trade Committee Meets Today

A called Stamford Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Committee meeting is set for 3 30 p m in City Hall council chamber to discuss Stamford Christmas celebration and other promotional ideas. Chair Fareed Hassen urges broad merchant attendance to gauge town sentiment. All retail merchants and interested individuals are invited.

Stamford Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Committee Council Chamber of City Hall Stamford Fareed Hassen

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