Former Tuxedo Man Still Gets Around Although 95
A. D. (Mr. Bob) Jones, born July 28, 1876 in Coryell County, was honored by his children on July 28 at the Old Truby road home south of Anson to mark his 95th birthday. He lived in Tuxedo, ranching and dairying, served as justice of the peace, and moved to Anson later in life. He now resides in the Anson Care Home, still engaging with family and friends who recall his long service and ready stories.
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A. D
Bob) Jones
Anson
Truby Road
Bob
Coryell County
Mose
Rebecca Jones
Cross Plains
Jennie Debusk
Jones County
Tuxedo
Texas Central Railroad
Stamford
Rotan
Jones
Mollie Cullitan
Anson City
Abilene
Tiae
Erb
John Brasell
Glen Cove
Coleman
Bob Fleming Retires From Lamesa Cotton Oil Mill
R. G. Bob Fleming, longtime Stamford area oil mill executive, retires Aug 1 as manager of the Lamesa Cotton Oil Mill a role he has held since 1953 with prior moves through Jayton Rule Stamford and Vernon mills. He remains a community fixture in Lamesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G
Bob) Fleming
Stamford
Lamesa
Fleming
Sam Fleming
Rule-Jayton Cotton Oil Company
Jayton
Rule
Vernon
Stamford Seminar Teaches Charm and Sales Techniques
Stamford sales professionals heard Louis and Margaret Capone describe personality, attitude, and shared tips on dress and posture to boost self confidence and sales. More than 50 attended a Cliff House Restaurant dinner seminar, part of the TRADE-IN STAMFORD campaign to promote Stamford as a top trading center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Capone
Stamford
Stamford American
Cliff House
Heer Louis
Lou Capone
Caponese
Margaret
County Fair Adds New Shed for Cattle at Jones County Fair
The 13th Jones County Fair Aug 26 27 28 will feature a 100 foot shed on the south side of the big livestock show barn to shelter steers and breeding stock. Built by fair leaders with corrugated metal and iron pipe, the shed adds overflow space for entries. New features include a tractor drivers contest helicopter rides and a parade tying into Anson VA teacher Gaylen Harris’ 90th anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bearden
Fiat
Jack Anglin
D. Patty
Tom Nix
Dennis Ellebracht
Gaylon Harris
Fair Board
Livstock
Bearden
Gaylen Harris
Anson VA
Anson
Baton Twirling Contest Planned At West Texas Fair
A baton twirling contest is added to the 1971 West Texas Fair Special Event Division. It will be at 2 p.m. Saturday Sept 18 in the show arena. Pam Harper chairs. entry fee is 2 dollars. Events include twirling solo dance twirl solo and ensemble, military march, T strut, two baton, flag, or trick baton. Divisions range from Beginners to Advance Senior with 3 minute performances. Trophies and ribbons awarded top three in each category and division. For information call Pam Harper or the West Texas Fair Office. Entries may be mailed or contestants may register the day of the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Harper
Harper Twirling School
Abilene
Furnish
West Texas Fair
Private Larry Blackwell completes basic at Ft Polk
Army Pvt Larry L. Blackwell age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Jesse M Blackwell Route 3 Stamford recently completed eight weeks of basic training at the U S Army Training Center Infantry Ft Polk La He received drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and Army history and traditions
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Army
Larry L. Blackwell
Jesse M. Blackwell
Route 3
Stamford
U. S. Army Training Center
Infantry
Ft. Polk
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Bob Fleming
Davis
N. Swenson
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Texas
West Texas
Larry Blackwell
C. L. Cromwell
Optometrist
Walue
Polyester
All America
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