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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
8
Christmas joy arrives for Stamford’s needy as Goodfellows organize clothing toys and groceries plus volunteers. Donations to Goodfellows Box 1206 and toy or clothing drops at the fire station support distribution from a North Swenson storefront loaned by Mrs. Warren Tayman.
Preston Smith plans a gala inauguration with a noon parade and multiple balls. The article also covers staffing for federal programs, potential appointments, and a push for a $2 to $3.5 billion Texas Water Plan featuring two large canals to move water across North Texas to the Gulf Coast.
The board calls for detailed planning in 1969 to support growth across Texas. The Texas Water Plan is described as the largest public works project, nearly four times the scale of California's $2.5 billion water project underway at the time.
The Stamford American notes ongoing community efforts: Legion Auxiliary to aid McKinney Veterans hospital with wards brightened by draperies and ivy and gifts for patients. A Christmas plan highlights such charity along with monthly luncheon by Central Christian Church women.
From the files of December 1 1958 Stamford hosts Spur in the Texas AA football playoff quarterfinals a Bulldog vs Bulldog regional clash. Also noted are a silver anniversary dinner for the Business and Professional Women's Club Royce Adkins speaker Stamford Latin Class trophy awards FFA area contests Lottie Moon Week of Prayer and local school events Buie's displays Studebaker Lark promotion and Stamford High School Key Club president Patricia Massey.
Mrs James B Day of Rotan and Mrs Margaret Cooper with son David of Big Spring visited Wednesday to share Thanksgiving with Mrs Earl Keese.
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