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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
10
The Stamford Memorial Hospital rises as a proud new facility with 100 beds and enhanced x ray, lab and operating rooms. A courtyard will aid convalescents while trades on site include plumbers and electricians. A clinic may follow, with transport options under review.
The TDOC seeks proportional representation for Black and Mexican American delegates and abolishing the unit rule. Gov. Connally led Texas at the Dallas convention and the credentials committee will rule next week on the challenge amid McCarthy and Humphrey campaign dynamics.
A reader argues for seven day rural mail delivery and critiques privatization of the post office as a debt laden public service. The letter questions selling government functions like highways and government itself, noting the post office is not profit driven and should remain public. The text also references economic development aid and upcoming legislative changes to film exceptions and interstate commerce rules.
The Haskell Mustangs Little League team finished runner up at Mt. Pleasant state tournament after beating Sweetwater and Bay City and losing to Waco in the finals.
Stamford welcomes members of the Texas Private Fliers Association on August 14 with a barbecue and barn dance at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce organize the event with a reception committee led by Cecil Eager. Also noted are softball standings as Stamford All-Stars face Ragsdale in San Angelo, and local business and political changes including William Day purchasing Sims cafe and Jesse White winning county justice of the peace votes.
The Aug 7 1958 Stamford American reports several local notes. Parking on bridges along Lake Stamford is prohibited by city ordinance. William D Baker Jr named new Stamford Telephone Company manager succeeding Jim Garrett. Harrison-Mickler Grain building near Gould Street set to open by Monday. Rev Elmer Sprecher attended a Fort Collins home mission institute July 14–18. Two visiting baseball teams from San Angelo and Clyde dined with the Stamford VFW. local leaders hosted about 15 Stamford supporters. The Senior Teen league champions the Superdogs head to Big Spring for the Senior District 7 tournament.
The descendants of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Rinn of Old Glory Texas will hold their annual reunion at the Old Glory Sons of Herman Lodge on August 31 1968. The gathering will begin at 2 p m with supper at 5 p m.
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