Stamford Chamber of Commerce Approves Incorporation Plans
Directors approve articles of incorporation and a non-profit charter filing with the Secretary of State. They discuss an upcoming industrial training school for Stamford and three other towns, a five year lease with Lorch Westway Corp, and promotions for the Christmas Decorating Contest.
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The
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of State
J. L. McCaleb
Arta
Bart Burnett
C of C
Lorch Westway Corporation
Dave Brown
Stamford Invitational Basketball Tournament Opens With Ten Teams
Stamford hosts the Stamford Invitational with ten teams including Azle Brady Colorado City Sweetwater and Coleman. Lueders Avoca, the defending champions, are absent. Action runs Thursday through Saturday with multiple games daily culminating in the 8 PM Saturday final. Admission is 25 cents per session and 50 cents per bracket session. Stamford Chamber of Commerce funds all trophies and awards.
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Stamford
Azle
Brady
Colorado City
Sweetwater
Coleman
Lueders-Avoca
Breckenridge
Avle
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Ionplace
Donations drive aids Stamford Goodfellows Christmas relief
Donations continue to support the Stamford Goodfellow Fund for Christmas relief. Names of five elderly couples and 12 families with 4 to 10 children are on the list after verification. The last day to submit names is December 19, with distribution planned for December 23 by Lions Club and volunteers.
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Swen- Holt
Lions Clb
Voters Registering Caution in Stamford City
In Stamford the Chamber of Commerce reports 485 registered voters with hopes to exceed 500 this month. Mrs Joe Walker notes that voting in presidential elections or other offices requires registration, with no exemptions. Registration is free and can be completed at the city hall office or via mailed application blanks from local stores.
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Stamford
Lorch Westway Plans Major Improvements Under New Lease
Stamford plant of Lorch Westway Corp to receive elevator upgrades and window closures as part of air conditioning plans. Engineers will study 90 ton unit needs while signing a new five year lease with option. Plant makes ladies juniors and children apparel and markets them.
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Lorch-Westway Corp
Stamford
Lester Lorch
Lorch
Pliant
Lorch Westway Corporation
Jeanne Durrell
Prissy Missy
Westway Junior Petite
Junior Set
Lorch Hobbies
Dawnleigh
Lester Paul Originals
College Campus
Lorch of
Dallas
Decatur
West
Gainesville
Cleburne
Carhartt and Co
Wreck injures three in Monday crash near Stamford
A two car collision near the Haskell County line on Highway 277 sent three people to Stamford Memorial Hospital around 7 15 p m Monday. In one car a 1963 Oldsmobile involved was driven by L H Simpson of Stamford in fair condition. In the other car a 1965 Ford were Frazier Kemp of McCaulley and Hamp Tarver of Stamford also in fair condition. Highway Patrolman Stewart Erickson led the investigation assisted by L L Potter and W L Medford. The report notes no further condition details at press time.
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Stamford Memorial Hospital
Haskel Jones County
Stewart Erickson
Haskell
L. L. Potter
W L. Medford
Stamford
L. H. Simpson
Stamford Memorial
Ford
Frazier Kemp
McCaulley
Hamp Tarver
George Gray
Jack Nieto
Local Guard to Join New Engineer Battalion in West Texas
Under Texas National Guard realignment Abilene area artillerymen convert to engineer unit with Headquarters Detachment at Abilene and a split element in Stamford. First Lt. Daniel Griffith says the unit joins the Strategic Reserve Force as a numbered unit with early call potential. Stamford receives Second and Third Equipment Platoons. the Stamford-Abilene unit begins new designation Friday. intensive training and 10 extra duty sessions planned. Stamford unit maintains 50 enlisted and 3 officers with one officer vacancy. Second Lt. Robert Tiffany serves as second officer.
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Texas National Guard
Abilene
Sifth
Stamford
Daniel Griffith
Strategic Reserve Force
West Texas
Griffith
National Guard
Stamford-Abilene
Robert Tiffany
Stamford Stores To Be Open Nights For Christmas Shopping
Stamford merchants will stay open at night starting Thursday to accommodate Christmas shoppers. Neal Oliver Penny manager and retail trade committee chair said the move aims to make shopping convenient. A Saturday promotion drew a large Stamford crowd and Mrs Genie Doty won a television set.
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Stamford
Neal Oliver
Oliver
Genie Doty
No New Leads In Ford Robbery
Police report no new leads in the Royal Ford burglary last week. Chief B Q Cooper says the safe was hauled away in a Fort Cole station wagon. The vehicle, left in the garage for repair, was recovered near Hamlin with about $365 missing.
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Royal Ford
B. Q. Cooper
Automobile Agency
Fort Cole
Hamlin
Short Time Left to Enter Christmas Decorating Contest
Nine entries had been received by Wednesday noon at the Chamber of Commerce office. Garden Club officials plan a committee meeting to boost interest. Residential entries must be filed so judges can locate homes. downtown divisions require no formal entry. Judging is set for December 20 with DECA handling downtown checks and Garden Club organizing out of town judges. The contest has four divisions, including downtown commercial and empty storefront windows decorated by churches and organizations. DECA has placed a window in the Swenson Building.
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Board of City Development
Chamber of Commerce
Garden Club Committee
Lee Walker
Deca Club
Garden Club
Swenson
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Cofc
John Harrell
James H. Ratliff
J. L. McCale
Anson, Hamlin and Haskell BR. Hatley
Lone Star Gas Co
Stamford Senior Basketeers
Donny Anders
Bobby Anderson
Stamford Bulldog
Diamond Hill
Stephenville
Goodfellows
Stamford Goodfellow Fund
Mary Martha
St John's Methodist Church
Dick Rowland
A. B. Davis
South Side Lions Club
Sam Baize
Keacseene Exchange Club
Charley Henry
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion Red
Lorch-Westway
Bill Hertel
United Fund
Stamford, Texas
Texas
Chevrolet
West McHary Street
Garrett Chevrolet Inc
Harold Garrett
Joe Frazier
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