Explosions dispose of cyanide gas here
The blast sequence at the site involved tanks attached to explosive charges and fuel. A later heavy explosion sent debris, flames, and a hooded cylinder high into the air. Officials noted no dangerous gas after sensing devices and advised residents to remain away until the all clear was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Company
Caton
Fort Hood
Stamford High School
Stamford
Jones County Sheriff's Department
Anson
Lueders Woman Ottie M Jones Buried in Coleman County
Funeral for Ottie M Jones 85 of Lueders was held Wednesday at Stevens Memorial Chapel in Coleman with Matt Crane Church of Christ minister officiating Burial followed at Shields Cemetery Jones died Monday and lived in Coleman County before moving to Lueders Survivors include six sons William Jones Albany Sam Jones and Vernon Jones Hobbs NM Allen Jones Florida Caroll Jones Monahans and Elgin Jones Mentone one daughter Callie Newcomb Lueders four brothers three sisters and many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren Also noted a French dog sound oua oua and Italian bu bu as odd inclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottie M Jones
Lueders
Stevens Memorial Chapel
Coleman
Matt Crane
Church of Christ
Shields Cemetery
Jones
Adams Cafe
Albany
Coleman County
William Jones
Sam Jones
Vernon Jones
Hobbs
M. Allen Jones
Florida
Caroll Jones
Monahans
Elgin Jones
Mentone
Callie Newcomb
Aubrey Snedegar
Roswell
N. M
Horace Snedegar
Everett Snedegar
Odessa
Sealy Snedegar
Wyoming
Lydia Sartin
City. State Or Your Wife's Maiden Name Is A Stamford Ex-Student Her Class
A Stamford ex-student inquiry sparks interest in a local community class project. The note references a wife’s maiden name and statewide connections, with residents unclear about the exact scope or organizers of the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Exes Inc 50th reunion request for Class of 1928 members
The note seeks current addresses and marriage updates for 1928 graduates Frances Donalson Olishie Gibson Maifred Hale Curtis Jenkins Margaret Lyles Ona Lee Mancell Virginia McIntyre Searcy Whaley Sarah Wheeler and Sam Williams. Return coupon to Don Harvey Stamford Tex Exes Inc 101 Sherry Lane with 3 dollars dues 1978 1980 credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Donalson
Olishie Gibson
Maifred Hale
Curtis Jenkins
Margaret Lyles
Ona Lee Mancell
Virginia McIntyre
Searcy Whaley
Sarah Wheeler
Sam Williams
Don Harvey
Stamford
Tex
Exes, Inc
Sherry Lane
Texas
Navarro County History Volume II issued by local society
Former resident Wyvonne Putman announces Navarro County History Volume II with 505 pages in a 9 by 12 hardbound edition. Volume II, printed by Taylor Publishing, proceeds a second printing planned for October 1978, cost 35 dollars, includes chapters on towns and landmarks, and a memorial section. contact Mrs. Putman for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarro County
Wyvonne Putman
Navarro County Historical Society
Taylor Publishing Company
Dallas
Farmers to tour shinnery oak control research plots
A field tour for farmers and ranchers will be held on Thursday September 21 to view the shinnery oak control research demonstration near Hawley on the Sanderosa Ranch. Organized by county agent Kirby Clayton Jimlee Baucum Cali fornia Creek Soil and Water Conservation District and Charles Mussman with the Soil Conservation Service. A free barbecue lunch follows at the J L Beasley Ranch near Truby. Call 823 3801 or 823 3371 for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Clayton
Jimlee Baucum
California Creek Soil and Water Conservation District
Charles Mussman
Soil Conservation Service
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Sanderosa Ranch
Hawley
J L Beasley Ranch
Truby
Mussman
Residents back Stenholm at Graham campaign event
About 250 supporters attended a Graham rally for Charles Stenholm as his general election campaign began. Two Texas congressmen endorsed him, including Jack Hightower who urged Stenholm’s assignment to agriculture. Omar Burleson also praised Stenholm as a good man. Stamford attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Graham
Charles Stenholm
Texas
Graham American Legion
Jack Hightower
13Th
Stenholm
Omar Burleson
Anson
Burleson
Hightower
Agriculture Committee
Edward Ekdahl
Wilbur Cox
Stephen Haterius
Eugene Olson
Don Starr
Don Howard
Roy Craig
Bill Mayes
Brent Bolding
Bill Longley
George Rollins
Lueders Avoca PTA Opens 1978 79 School Year
The Lueders Avoca Parent Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the 1978 79 year on Tuesday September 5 at 7 30 p m at Lueders Avoca High School. An open house and introduction of the administration will occur with entertainment by the Kingsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueders-Avoca Parent Teacher Association
Lueders Avoca High School
Kingsmen
Bond sales fall short of goal in Jones County
Jones County reports June sales of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds under county chairman A. C. Humphrey. For the six months, sales reach $120,246, about 29 percent of the 1978 goal of $410,000, while Texas totals $26,757,461 for the month and $156,932,590 for six months, 51 percent of the yearly goal of 306.6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings
Jones County
A. C. Humphrey
Texas
Stamford hit by blast causes widespread evacuations and damage
The blast damaged several businesses and a shed housing cylinders, with windows broken in offices and the Auto Mechanics Building nearby. Fire insurance covers the damage, with glass deductible. Police and multiple agencies aided evacuation on flooded routes, causing traffic detours and even interrupting a wedding rehearsal. Beef grading and inspection clarified by a consumer marketing specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caton
Auto Mechanics
Nancy Russell
Stamford Insurance Agency
Stamford
Duayne Medford
USDA
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Teachers join local and state groups in one day drive
More than 30 Stamford teachers enrolled Monday in the local Classroom Teachers Association and the Texas Classroom Teachers Association during a one day membership drive. A total of 35 joined the local group and 33 joined the state organization. The drive, described as highly successful, featured breakfast at 7 30 a.m. and took place in the high school auditorium. A planned TCTA luncheon was postponed to October dinner. Local merchants supplied gifts such as food haircuts manicures coupons and yardsticks for new teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Classroom Teachers Association
Texas Classroom Teachers Association
TCTA
Stamford AARP Chapter Meets September 6 at Church
The Stamford chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will gather on the first Wednesday in September, September 6, at 11 45 a.m. The meeting location is St John’s United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
American Association of Retired Persons
St. John’s United Methodist Church
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Pouce
Haskell
Stamford Highway
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Dresden
Corsicana
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Tupelo
Dawson
Emhouse
Barry
Cryer Creek
Frost
Emmett
Kerens
Powell
Roane
Bazette
Navarro Mills
Pelham
Purdon
Pursley
Rice
Richland
Winkler-St. Elmo
Pioneer Village
West Park Avenue
Putman
Fred Yans
Lois Wills
Margie Huss
Herman Marcus, Inc
W. Haskell
Lueders-Avoca Pta
Medford
Department of Public Safety
Abilene
Jones and Haskell
Parks and Wildlife
Anson Police Department
Stamford Department
Trafic
U.S. 277
Texas 6
Citizens Band
Tommy Bearden
Karen Thorpe
Fuqua’s
Beardens
Aeromotor & Dempster Mills
Galvani Aera
HOYT
Circle
E & C Drilling Company
Roger English
A.B. English, Jr
Aspermont
Gene Prewit
Jimmy Partin
Hamlin
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