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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
1
Christmas shopping in Stamford picks up after weather delays as shoppers fill stores and curbside parking fills. Free gift wrapping is offered in many shops and clerks work from morning to closing, while a festive atmosphere and seasonal greetings spread through town.
Charlie Sledge, longtime Stamford resident, receives a program and invitation to a Grand Central Art Galleries show in New York from artist Elliott Means born in Stamford in 1906. Means, who has painted since WWII, displayed fourteen oil works, while Sledge recalls Means’s early ties to Stamford and Whittington family.
Eight days remain to register in Stamford for cash prizes of 75 and 50 dollars plus 25 dollars, awarded Dec 22 at 5 p.m. on the square. Winners must be present to receive cash certificates usable at 22 local stores. drawing timed by KDWT Radio and the American.
Stamford public schools will close at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon for Christmas holidays. Superintendent H. S. FitzGerald announces classes will resume Tuesday January 2.
Doctors at Stamford Sanitarium report a fast moving virus not epidemic in scope as it claims three lives this year. Two babies died Sunday, increasing the toll. Twyla Gayle Mullins, age 13, is named among victims.
Dennis Ray Miller aged one month died in his sleep at home 811 Oak St Stamford. Cause listed as suffocation. Born October 22 1961 Stamford. Funeral Thursday 3 pm Bethel Lutheran Ericksdahl with Rev Haterius officiating. Burial Ericksdahl Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Stamford. Survivors: parents two brothers maternal and paternal grandparents and great grandparents.
The 27th annual Cowboys Christmas Ball returns to Pioneer Halls in Anson December 21 22 and 23 with a refined dance floor and costumes from the 80s and 90s. C W Bartlett and W E Mayes head the association as Don Allen and the Sunset Ramblers of Lubbock provide music. Descendants of pioneer settlers lead the grand march each night with various hosts guiding openings. Costume prizes are offered. modern western wear is restricted though not mandatory. The event recalls Larry Chittenden’s 1885 ballad and historical square dancing at the Star Hotel.
Stamford residents faced a cold Tuesday as temperatures fell to 13 degrees and a late 1961 frost brought .58 inches of rain and sleet. The icy conditions left streets slick, injuring several people who slipped on bridges and unprotected areas. Municipal lines reported no long distance trouble.
Leon Thurman former 85th district representative announced he would seek election as Jones County Judge. He grew up in Anson and practices law while having previously served as district clerk. Anson area and local officials noted the local political shift as the current judge will not run again.
The American announces a Christmas greeting edition printed next Friday and distributed Saturday to readers. Merchants extend thanks to customers and friends with space available by calling PR 336. The regular edition remains, with last minute shopper tips, and the greeting issue replaces the December 28 paper.
Elmer Doyle owner of Doyle's Automotive Machine Shop in Stamford announced this week his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 2 of Jones County. He said a detailed statement of his platform would be released later.
The Central Christian Church hosts a Christmas program Wednesday night in the Fellowship Hall. Colored slides depicting the Christmas story, made locally, feature church youngsters as characters. Special music and carol singing will occur, gifts from a decorated tree will be given, and refreshments served. Wade Watts leads the arrangements.
A 76 voice choir from adult and youth groups will perform the sacred dramatic cantata A King Is Given Sunday evening at First Baptist Church. Mrs Jack Southerland and Pascal Harris share directing duties with Mrs Southerland handling dramatics and Harris the music. Mrs John Webb plays organ and Mrs C M Laster the piano.
Friday at Stamford High School band jackets were distributed. The light blue wool jackets with leather sleeves went to juniors with three years in the marching band, to drum major Scottie Pryor, drill team captain Carolyn Dippel, and to twirlers and other band members who earned a first division rating in any Inter scholastic League event.
The club will skip a gift exchange at the December meeting. Each member is asked to bring a gift or a can of food for a needy child or family.
New metal windows for City Hall are in Dallas and expected to reach Stamford by week’s end. The window delay has slowed remodeling, while the youth center project proceeds smoothly with metal facing soon to be added. Hose Construction Co of Abilene is the contractor.
The Teners and Clefs annual Christmas program will be presented Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the high school auditorium.
Children are invited to write letters to Santa with future printing in The American Christmas edition. Address letters to Santa Claus and send them for publication so Santa and readers can see their wishes.
Contributions in the annual sale of tuberculosis seals are running far behind previous years. The Jones County Tuberculosis Association thanks contributors and urges others to give. Anson 274 Avoca 37 Hamlin 512 Hawley 32 Lueders 386 Stamford 348. grand total 1230. TB patch tests in lower grades led to X rays for positives. funded by seal sales.
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