Probation caseload rises in Taylor Jones and Callahan counties
Bill Mc Kay reports 869 probationers across Taylor Jones and Callahan counties by mid year up from 725 at year start. During six months 405 new cases were added, 169 probations expired and 36 were revoked. Offenses include marijuana 97, burglary 80, theft over 50 59. Costs and receipts show $78,861.09 collected with $54,980 disbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Jones
Callahan
Bill McKay
Taylor County Court At Law
Callahan County Court
Jones County
District Court of
Taylor County
104Th Court of
Taylor
McKay
Taylor County Court of Law
J. Neal Daniel
CofC Banquet Tickets On Sale For Stamford Event
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development announce tickets are on sale for the annual membership meeting. The banquet is Sept 25 at Stage Coach Inn starting 7 30 p.m. Awards will be given and Abi lene Christian College singers will perform. Tickets cost 3 50 and are available at the Chamber office or from Dr LaNoard Bayouth or Dr Gene Shelhamer. Brownie meetings begin Sept 7 at 3 p.m. at 105 E Campbell inviting all first to third graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Chamber of Commerce and
Board of City Development
Stage Coach Inn
Abilene Christian College
Chamber of Commerce
LaNoard Bayouth
Gene Shelhamer
E. Campbell
September calendar outlines Stamford school activities
Stamford schools publish a busy September with a holiday on Sept 4 and a string of events. The first week features a board meeting Sept 7 and a West Texas Fair start Sept 9 in Abilene with exhibits. District 7 BPW breakfast Sept 10 at Oliver School cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Hearing set September 12 on hospital grant request
Stamford Memorial Hospital board plans a September 12 Austin hearing before the State Board of Health on a Hill Burton grant of 250000 to help fund additions to the hospital. Local funds will match 250000. Additions include 24 patient rooms and expanded facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Memorial Hospital Board
Austin
State Board of Health
Hill-Burton
Bulldogs Face Tough Season Ahead For Stamford
The 1972 Stamford Bulldogs anticipate a challenging year with reduced speed and less experience after losing key players. Coach Charlie Smith notes depth concerns, inconsistent play, and plans to build progress through scrimmages at Coahoma and an Sept. 15 home opener against Breckenridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Coleman
Bulldogs
Rick Medford
Robert Stevenson
Ira Marsh
Fred Washington
Coahoma
Breckenridge
Sam Walker
Housing survey planned for West Central Texas region
The 19 county West Central Texas Council of Governments region is chosen for a state pilot housing conditions and occupant attitude survey starting September 7. It will take about two weeks to complete with two to three weeks for analysis and reports. About 25 to 30 women will conduct contact work across communities. The survey targets about 500 homes selected randomly from 1970 census data to reflect diverse social and economic backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Council of Governments
Council
Bob Lambert
Lambert
Stamford enrollment holds steady amid minor changes
Stamford school system reports unchanged enrollment at 974 students as of August 24 and today. Homemaking building remodel nearing completion with a budget of 732,594 approved. funds 56 percent from state and federal sources. Bids approved for bread from Mrs Bairds Bakery, dairy from Borden's, and fuel and anti freeze from Gulf Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Woodie Beene
Beene
Tri-County
Baird
Borden's
Gulf Oil
August rainfall totals and notes from Stamford area
August rains reached 3.38 inches per M D Thompson’s gauge, above the normal 2.38. The Stamford area saw variable totals with early month showers on the 10th and 11th and mid month heavy falls on the 14th and 22nd. Crop conditions are reported as the best in years despite uneven rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
M.D. Thompson
Girl Scouts to Meet at Hill Circle Sept 5
An organizational meeting for a junior level Girl Scouts troop is set for September 5 at 505 Hill Circle. Fourth to sixth grade girls are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Circle
Stamford attendees discuss textile industry in Sweetwater session
Five Stamford citizens joined an industrial clinic in Sweetwater on August 24 to explore bringing a textile industry to their town. The event was sponsored by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas Industrial Commission and the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce, with Stamford representatives including CofC manager Billy Koon CofC president Mrs. George Pryor Jarrell Sharp Charles Stenholm manager Stamford Electric Cooperative and Jerry Terrell SEC member services director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Sweetwater
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Industrial Commission
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Cofc
Billy Koon
George Pryor
Jarrell Sharp
Stamford Cofc
Charles Stenholm
Stamford Electric Cooperative, Inc
Jerry Terrell
SEC
Methodist Revival Planned at St Johns Stamford
A weeklong revival runs September 3 to 7 at St Johns United Methodist Church in Stamford with Rev. Ted Dotts district superintendent of the Pampa District delivering the sermons. Morning breakfast at 7:00, discussion at 10:00, and evening preaching at 7:30 with Charles Smith as general chairman and a team of volunteers handling breaks, discussion hour, visitation and music. Tommy Massey earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Texas State University on August 19 with family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Stamford
Ted Dotts
Pampa
United Methodist Church
Charles Smith
John Martin
Swenson Davis
N. M. Phy
F. E. Upshaw
Billy McKeever
Tommy Massey
North Texas State University
Denton
Marvin Massey
Tommy Gray
LeeAnn
School of Scouting Set in Area on Sept 7
A school of scouting will be held in the area on Thursday Sept 7, led by Gary D Matthews district chairman. Sessions occur simultaneously at Hamlin Anson Haskell and Stamford with Larry McGraw in charge in Stamford at the Oliver school cafeteria. Parents of boys are invited to learn about scouting at all levels and register cub scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&pw
Stamford
Oliver
FFA
Haskell
Graham
Clyde Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Jacksboro
Gary D Matthews
Simultan
Hamlin
Anson
Oliver School
Larry McGraw
Holiday Labor Day Observed With Closures
Holiday Monday Labor Day will be observed with most business firms the post office and schools closed.
Stamford High elects two new cheerleaders
Stamford High School announces Kayla Whittemore and Brenda Bragg as newly elected cheerleaders. Remaining squad members include Dana Franklin Susie Richter Linda Clepper and Debbie Holbrooks with Carol Pribyla as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Kayla Whittemore
Brenda Bragg
Dana Franklin
Susie Richter
Linda Clepper
Debbie
Stamford High School Student Council Holds First Session
The Stam ford High School Student Council met Tuesday after school with Bo Jones presiding as president. Several items were discussed but no action was taken. Kevil Coffman and Don Howard are sponsors with Kathy Pritchard as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Bo Jones
Kevil Coffman
Don Howard
Kathy Pritchard
Baptist Women Attend WMU House Party in Waco
Women of the First Baptist Church attend the 19th annual WMU house party in Waco. Attendees include Mrs. O. Upshaw director of the West Central Association at WMU and Mrs. W. O Gillean WMU director. Mrs. Thompson received a special Literacy Mission Training award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
WMU
Waco
O. Upshaw
West Central Association
W. O Gillean
Bill Thompson
L. E. Million Jr
B. F. Neely
Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stamford Business and Professional Women’s Club
District 7
Oliver School Parent Teacher Association
Breck
Breckenridge Buckaroos
Rotary Club
Young Farmers Convention
Will
Charlie Smith
Rotarians
The
Clyde
Childress
Quanah
Bob Harrison
Kansas City Lones
Booger Hughes
Johnny Camacho
Ronnie Conner
Girl Scouts
Dana Manske
Carl Manske
Pierian Club
Ben Parnell
Dana
Southwest Texas State University At
San Marcos
School of Scouting
Stamford Community Kindergarten
M. C. Olson
C. L. Cromwell
Otis Cochran
N. J. Goodman
Jack Watson
Russell Crownover
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