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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1963

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Nebraska Native Is New Teacher

Mrs. LaNeta Carlock has been hired by the Stanford County Line Independent School District to teach commercial subjects in the high school for the coming year. A Nebraska native, she studied at the University of Nebraska and holds a bachelor of science in education and a secretarial certificate. The Carlocks will reside at 514 Moran Street. Mr. Carlock serves with the Strategic Air Command at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene.

LaNeta Carlock Stanford County Line Independent University of Nebraska

District Court Opens Tuesday Under Judge Thomas In Anson

The September term for the 104th District Court will begin Tuesday morning in Anson with Judge Owen B. Thomas presiding. A new grand jury will be called and juror lists had not been released by noon Wednesday. Lynnora Ratliff to teach Speech in Big Spring schools this fall, a Baylor graduate with a degree in speech therapy.

104Th District Court Anson Owen B. Thomas Jamet McDonald Grand Petit Lynnora Ratliff Big Spring Baylor University

Judy Moritz Named County Fair Queen

Judy Moritz sweetheart of the Stamford Future Farmer Chapter and 1963 Stamford High School graduate was crowned queen of the 5th Annual Jones County Fair in Anson. She will represent Jones County in the West Texas Fair Queen Contest in Abilene in September. First runner-up was Kay Johnson, second runner-up Louan Cox. emcee was Herschel Kelley.

Judy Moritz Stamford Future Farmer Stamford High School Anson Jones County Abilene Kay Johnson Hamlin Louan Cox

Kids Day Spree Draws 300 Stamford Youths

More than 300 youngsters enjoyed a Jaycees Kids Day in Stamford with swimming at the municipal pool, a free movie at the Grand Theatre, a park lunch, and 400 hot dogs donated by grocers. Coca Cola provided 20 gallons of drinks and 350 cups of ice cream as B J Barnett dropped tickets from an airplane for free gifts.

Stamford City Park Grand Theatre B. J. Barnett

Rest Stop Set For Labor Day Traffic Ahead

Stamford hosts a Labor Day rest stop at the Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo Grounds entrance from 1 p.m. Monday to about 3 p.m. Tuesday, organized by Jaycees to curb holiday fatalities. Don Starr leads the project. two wrecked cars from Stamford Paint and Body Shop will be displayed nearby with signs announcing free coffee, sodas, and doughnuts for travelers.

Jaycee Organizatons Department of Public Safety Don Starr Stamford

Get to Know Others Better Speaker Urges

Dr. J. Harold Farmer district governor told the Stamford Rotary Club on Tuesday that better world wide relations start with understanding between individuals. He noted the club's pairing with the Southwest Abilene club and a Colima Mexico club and urged idea and program exchanges.

Stamford Rotary Club J. Harold Farmer Southwest Abilene Colima Mexico

Sign Display Tracks Ford Drive Progress in October

Stamford Jayvees will set up a sign board to show a running total of money collected for the United Ford Drive in October. Jill Jones named chairman to build the sign, to be placed on the downtown square with a thermometer drawing showing progress toward the $11,200 goal. The Junior Chamber of Commerce will update the chart during the drive.

Stamford

Stamford Teacher Mrs Bennett Dies at 51 in Hospital

Vera Steely Bennett a Stamford native and longtime teacher at Stamford High School passed away at Stamford Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. She taught first grade in 193? and earned degrees from Texas Woman's University. Survived by husband John M Bennett three sons, one daughter, mother and five grandchildren. Funeral at St John’s Methodist Church with burial at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

John Bennett Stamford Stamford Memorial Hospital St. John's Methodist Church Robin Watkins Highland Memorial Cemetery Riker Warren Bennett Red Cross Hamlin Wom Garry Nettik Cisco Robert Steely Bennett John M. Jr Hobbs N.M Richard Ed Durham N. C J. H Steely

Stamford Automatic Transmission Opens by Evans Brothers

Two Long Beach brothers open Stamford based auto shop at Hamilton and Wetherbee specializing in automatic transmission sales and service. Tommy Evans owns the business with more than twenty years in auto work and a decade in transmission service. Charles Evans is a shop mechanic.

Long Beach Calif Stamford Tommy Evans Charles Evans Hamilton and Wetherbee Streets Tommy

United Charities to Benefit From United Fund Drive

In a look at the agency’s work United Charities explains its role in local relief. Workers monitor farm labor camps and assist families with medical care food clothing and beds. The group seeks broader support through the United Fund Drive aiming to boost past aid levels.

United Charities Dave Walker Tux Edo United Charites

Stamford Council Moves to Ban Pool Halls With Regulations

The Stamford City Council directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance banning pool halls but left open the possibility of approval under strict rules later. A Friday session saw unanimous sentiment toward regulating instead of immediate prohibition, with zones discussed near the square and a fast track if a pool hall opened before rules pass.

Stamford Jack Watson

Stamford Public School Delivers New Teacher Assignments

The Stamford system announced a full slate of new teachers for the year led by S. FitzGerald, with O. M. Isbell as high school principal. Personnel include Mrs Doris Watson, Bill Anderson, Miss Paula Bray, Miss Varnelle Brooks, Mrs Laneta Carlock, Mrs Frances Cowger, W. R. Holbrooks, Mrs Geneva Huf faker, Miss Elizabeth Johnson, and many others across high and elementary levels.

Stamford Public S. FitzGerald O. M. Isbell Doris Watson Guidance Council Bill Anderson Paula Bray Varnelle Brooks Laneta Carlock Frances Cowger W. R. Holbrooks Geneva Huffaker Elizabeth Johnson

Blaze Destroys Barn on Jim Ashcroft Ranch

A small barn containing live stock feed saddles and bridles was destroyed by a Monday morning fire on the Jim Ashcroft Ranch northeast of Stamford. Fireman Bill Lawson said the structure was nearly gone when he arrived. Cause of the blaze was not immediately known. Teams answered two grass-fire calls during the past week including Saturday on West Reynolds and Monday afternoon toward the northwest town.

Jim Ashcroft Stamford Bill Lawson

Some Will Not Close Monday Holiday in Stamford

Stamford Chamber of Commerce declares Labor Day a holiday but many Stamford businesses will stay open while most clothing stores and retailers close. Stamford Public Schools observe the day as a holiday with the first day of school set for Tuesday September 3.

Stamford Chamber of Commerce Stamford Stamford Public Schools

Rites Set Today For Mrs Sadler

Funeral services for Myrtle Sadler 78 longtime Avoca resident will be at 9 am in Orient Street Church of Christ with J B Lamb Dale King and Rev Johnny Wellborn officiating Burial in Spring Creek Cemetery under Kinney Funeral Home direction Sadler died Tuesday at Stamford Memorial Hospital after a two week illness She lived in Avoca 50 years moved to Stamford six years ago Born Oct 21 1884 in Randolph County Arkansas married Edgar S Sadler in Sulphur Springs Texas Mr Sadler died in 1926 Survivors include one daughter Mrs KR Taylor of Avoca four grandsons six great grandchildren Pallbearers listed as Louis Byrd Dallas Caton Oliver Swenson J A Easterling Roy Crow and P A Shirley

Myrtle Sadler Avoca W A Orient Street Church of Christ J. B. Lamb Dale King Oliver Street Church of Christ Johnny Wellborn Avoca Methodist Church Spring Creek Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home J. A. Easterling Roy Crow P. A. Shirley

Re-Gin Plans New Saw Delinting Plant

Stamford Re-Gin announces installation of a non chemical saw delinting plant in its current building west of the Kimbell Co elevator. Owners M D Thompson and Orbie Lovvorn say equipment should be in operation by Oct 1.

Stamford Re-Gin M. D. Thompson Orbie Lovvorn Qet. 1 Kimbell Co

Registration Set For Washington School Start Date

The Washington School will begin registration on Monday September 12 at 9 a.m. for all grades.

Washington

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Nebraska Mrs. LaNeta Carlock Miss Moritz Roy Moritz Texas Christian University Pat Merriott Murphy Ira End Gene Rambo Pat Murphy Homer Merriott Mike Jones FFA Ram Philip Newsom Leeders Ffa Cindy DeBusk Anson 4-H Billy DeBusk Jaycees Labor Day Reg Hix Mindayford Merce Nts Speaker Ocie Renfrow O. N. Smith Ben Loop James L. Waggoner Wylie B. Harrison Harry L. Haynes Harry H. Bounds Co-Workers Church Stamford Bulldog Harold Bredthauer Jimmy Dean Max Jones Don Taylor Jimmy Watson Bulldog Stadium Quarterback Club United Fund Hubert Watson The Pierian Club Walker Council Texas Stamford City Council Iris V. Johnson Rosalyn Lewis Daniel Loudder Elizabeth Markham Keith Munnerlyn Leland Nauert Larry Wartes James H. Wilson Josephine Payne Mable Flemins Elma. Cochran Reading Burt Denton Don Edwards P.E Mary Gay Don Howard Bill Jones W. BE. Mayes Amy Stokes Rozella Veazey Reynolds Selah Jones Gladys Nunnalle Byrdie L. Terry Irene Parker Alice Appling Thelma Jeter Ola M. Smith Marie ‘Thompson Floy Guillett Vesta Harrison Doris Prewit Byrnece Nowlin N. Smith Clara Alexander Mae Belle Astin Patsy Cole Mary Loughmiller Lemoine Coleman Ollie S. Merriott Yvonne Peterson Maurine ‘Turner Trudie Isbell Sue Quade Ophelia C. D. Giddings Jessie Lee Devrow Louis G. Gilbert Emma L. Hayes Cleo Jackson Marjorie Smith J. E. Massey Jr J. E. Massey Sr Blaze Mrs. Sadler
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