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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
1
The Stamford American has completed its shift from letterpress to offset lithography with a new Compugraphic 7200 electronic typesetting unit. It offers 32 type sizes via eight lenses and film strip projection for large headlines and ads, plus a Compuwriter for reading matter and editorials.
Dana Lindsey a 17 year old student from Avoca was named Jones County Cotton Queen at the Jones County Fair in Anson. She is a senior at Lueders Avoca High School and active in FHA basketball volleyball tennis and cheerleading. First runner up Beth Beaver and second runner up Karen Lovvorn are named with sponsors listed. Six Stamford contestants participated among eighteen finalists.
Total enrollment in Stamford schools slipped to 960, down from 1016 in 1971 and 1012 in 1970. Senior high 273, junior high 164, Oliver 262, Reynolds 261. Don Howard notes cheerleader tryouts today in the auditorium. a dress code adopted August 3 governs hair, clothing, and appearance. Bulldogs begin season with Breckenridge on Sept 15 at 8 p.m.
Twenty students are enrolled in the Community Kindergarten for the new term. Mrs. Jarrell Sharp notes two left for public school kindergarten and two more joined to fill the vacancies. The cooperative program uses 26 volunteer teachers one day a week in classes from 8:45 to noon, Monday through Friday at Ferguson and Rotan streets, funded by donations and United Fund allotment.
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development ask the city council to approve a new 23 000 budget for the coming year, about 1 000 more than current, with 3 000 city support and 1 000 for downtown beautification and 1 400 city wide work. Past year funding covered 14 000 of 21 903 96, with 5 635 from memberships, and action was deferred to City Manager Macomber for integration into next year’s budget.
J Noel Weaver reports ASCS mailed 1973 wheat allotments and explanations to Jones County producers. Programs set aside 86 percent of domestic allotment for payments and CCC loans. an additional option offers up to 150 percent of domestic allotment for 88 cents per bushel times yield, with production limits.
The proposed about ten percent increase in Stamford gas rates by Lone Star Gas was delayed again as the city council deferred action to the Sept. 1 meeting. A Texas Municipal League survey study, completed Aug. 14, advised cities to wait for the report before acting. The council also approved chamber of commerce directors and a land transfer, and will question the phone company on Lake Stamford park service progress.
First National Bank in Stamford will add a savings department on September 1 with pass book savings paying 40 percent interest quarterly. Depositors may add or withdraw funds at will as announced by vice president Danny Blain.
Stamford Business and Professional Women’s Club schedules a Thursday work meeting at Maggie’s Café. Members are urged to bring their own needle thread thimble and scissors to participate in craft activities.
United Fund executive committee receives agency budget requests with a second budget session scheduled for Aug. 29 to adopt this year’s campaign total. Larry McGraw chairs UF with Gary Mathews as drive chairman. Planned kickoff is Sept. 20. Charlsie Vasek named secretary. Boy Scouts seek $100 more. agencies largely request last year’s amounts. payments to agencies based on a percentage of the quota shortfall. Youth Center Board warns of $200 monthly costs and potential financial strain.
Second grade girls are invited to join the Blue Birds with an Aug. 25 meeting at Oliver School cafeteria at 2 p.m. Mothers of interested daughters may call 773-3380. Camp Fire girls have enrolled and will hold meetings. unregistered girls may call Darlene Carter at 773-3380.
Commissioners will interview a candidate for the county home demonstration agent at a meeting Thursday August 31. The post became vacant after the resignation of Mrs. Mary Newberry.
The Lueders-Avoca junior class schedules a Saturday morning car wash starting at 8 o clock. Charges are 1 per wash or 1.50 for wash and vacuum. Reservations available by calling Lueders 228-6412 or 228-5942 and Avoca 773-2028 or 773-3830.
The Rev James Brigham begins duties as pastor at Plainview Baptist Church joining his wife and daughter Alice who reside in Hamlin. Sunday school meets at 10 with worship at 11 and evening services at 7. Weekend visitors include the Masseys and the Harris family from Denton and Abilene.
McMurry College airs a two deep chart naming 1971 Stamford High graduate Mike Robinson as starting center for the Indians this fall under head coach Buddy Fornes.
City to seek matching federal funds for parks and recreation. Council hears from Charles Stenholm about Abilene grants and notes the baseball park at College Lake. City Manager Macomber to meet Abilene officials on Aug 23 to discuss programs and coordination among Little League and other teams.
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