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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

9

Showers Halt Maize Harvest In Tuxedo Area

Light showers early Monday stopped the maize harvest in the Tuxedo area halting combines for the day. The article notes a Baptist Church social honoring former pastor Bro Williams and Wylie Williams of Corpus Christi, with numerous local and visiting attendees.

Tuxedo Baptist Church Bro Roland Williams Wylie R Corpus Christi Bro Williams Ray Sikes Abilene Jim Neuman Jr Rose Jones Fort Worth Jerry Tomanek Gilmand Jim Neuman Sr Stamford Inn Rest Home

Light Showers and Weekend Visits Highlight New Hope News

Light showers touched New Hope Monday as farmers plan maize harvest amid green fields. Local residents hosted relatives visiting Fort Hood and San Antonio while Lake Stamford outings and Canyon trips marked a busy week. Warren Frazier appears on the November ballot for Stonewall County judge after filling an unexpired term.

Cecil Bean Marc Billington Fort Hood Sgt H. C. Tilleman Michelle San Antonio San Marcos Aquarina Springs Sgt. Tillemans Hong Bill Holthouse Kim Michigan Leo Ivy Ken Ivy Daugher Delta Utah Corpus Christi Lake Stamford Warren Frazier Stonewall A. B. Barnett

Texas Legislature Seeks Tax Exemption for Emission Reduction Equipment

A proposed constitutional amendment authorizes the Texas Legislature to exempt from ad valorem tax state and political subdivision property that installs equipment or improvements aimed at eliminating or reducing air emissions and water pollutants, if capital investment meets state air and water quality standards. The measure, to be voted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1968, includes for and against ballots.

State OF Texas Artie VII

Texas constitutional amendment on revenue bonds for development

Public notice summarizing Senate Joint Resolution 14 to add Section 62a allowing counties cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial development with tax provisions and ballot wording for the election. The governor aids proclamation and required publication under state law.

Senate Texas State of Texas Oes

State constitutional amendment on ad valorem taxes

Public notice summarizes an amendment proposal in Texas to end state ad valorem taxes for most properties after December 31, 1978, preserving only taxes for higher education institutions and specific exemptions. It discusses the rate structure from 1968 onward, trust funds for Confederate veterans widows, and use of delinquent taxes to secure bonds for state institutions.

State OF Texas Texas Rangers

Wrestling Card Set Friday Night in Stamford at Wende Born Field

A wrestling card is scheduled for Friday night at 8 45 p m at Wende Born Field in Stamford with the Infernos tag team managed by J C Dykes facing Ricky Romero and Nick Bockwinkle in the main event. Romero and Rockwinkle also appear in the match lineup. Toni Rose faces Big Bertha in the girls match. Reservations are available via Hammer Insurance or by phone.

Stamford Wendeborn Field The Jaycees Infernos Ricky Romero Nick Bockwinkle J. C. Dykes Texas Europe Nick Rockwinkle Toni Rose Big Bertha Hammer Insurance

Constitutional Amendment Five on Ballot HJR61

Public notice outlines proposed constitutional change Texas Section 24 of Article III to set legislative salaries at 8400 dollars per year with per diem of 12 dollars and mileage limits. It specifies session length up to 140 days and mileage for one round trip per month. The amendment seeks voter approval.

State of Texas

Amendment Four on Ballot SJR37 Dallas County Road Bonds

Public notice outlines that amendments to Article II add Section 52e authorizing Dallas County to issue road bonds under Section 52 of Article III with a majority vote by resident property taxpayers. It specifies the ballot language for the November 1968 election and notes bonds issued before or after under subsections (a) and (b) do not affect the debt limit.

State OF Texas State of Texas Dallas County

Judy Anderson Attending SAI Convention in Chicago

Judy Anderson of Haskell is in Chicago this week for the National Sigma Alpha Iota Convention. She serves as vice president of the Denton alumna and is a senior at North Texas State University. Judy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldon Anderson, formerly of Stamford.

Jack Grey Aline Houston Thomas Compton Pete Mencha Astrodome H. M. Phillips Mike Phillips North Texas University At Denton Judy Anderson Haskell Chicago Judy North Texas State University Eldon Anderson Stamford

HemisFair offers 103 eateries from French delicacies to hot dogs

The HemisFair grounds feature 103 dining options spanning French delicacies and classic hot dogs, showing a wide range of food choices for visitors.

HemisFair

Controversial Movie US Shown at San Antonio World’s Fair

At the United States pavilion during the San Antonio World’s Fair the film US is presented on the world’s largest screen covering one fifth of an acre, drawing attention and debate.

United States

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