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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
1
Stamford post office workers report a drop in Christmas card mailings due to higher postage and changed mailing patterns. Cancellations run 12 000 to 15 000 daily with a spread of the rush over 15 or more days. 10 000 special issue stamps were sold in seven days starting Dec 1.
The Goodfellows Fund in Stamford seeks additional money and usable toys to prevent disappointment for needy families on Christmas Day. Lions Club president Paul Burk reported $500 collected and noted ongoing needs as the list of approved beneficiaries is finalized. Toys and used clothing donations are encouraged with clothing selections scheduled December 18 and December 20–22 from 1:30 to 5 p.m., at the Lions clothing center operated by Stamford Lioness Club in the old City Grocery Building on S. Swenson Street.
Rainfall in the past week brought December precipitation to about two inches per M. D. Thompson. Stamford weather observer readings included .09 on Dec. 7 and 48 on Dec. 10 with traces on Dec. 14 15. Strong gusts occurred Tuesday night but caused no damage and delayed area cotton harvesting.
Stamford businessmen awarded merchandise prizes last Saturday to Mrs Ed Portwood for a Polaroid camera Ronnie Mueller won a sewing machine and Bob Greene a barbecue drill. Prizes to be given this Saturday at 4 pm on the west office square include a deep freeze a 50 piece china set and a recliner.
The Pierian Club decorates the front of a vacant building beside Western Auto on N Swenson in Stamford as downtown adds to the Christmas atmosphere. The public is urged to contribute books for the display.
Stamford High School schedules major action with varsity and junior varsity boys and girls at the Knox City tournament December 16–18. A 5 p.m. start Monday features games at Bulldog Gym against Ballinger. Earlier, Stamford lost 59–58 to Albany while the girls beat Albany 34–32 led by Genie Olson. Junior varsity edged Albany 47–41.
Johnson says only 4317 voters have registered this year, far below last year’s 5700 total and the 7200 in the 1940 election year. He notes older residents are less likely to register before spring elections and no separate under 21 list is kept. J Nix and Weldon Walker named directors of the Federal Land Bank Association of Haskell at the annual meeting.
The Stamford American will publish on Tuesday evening with home delivery on Wednesday. Copy must arrive by 10 a.m. Tuesday and correspondents by Monday morning. Letters to Santa and local business Christmas greetings run next week with a Tuesday 8 a.m. deadline.
About thirty landowners from southern Jones County protested a proposed rise in irrigated land value before the county commissioners. Spokesmen Herman Reeves Richard Cooley and Tom Nix argued the added cost of wells and pumping would outweigh any increased land value. Officials noted tax values reflect market value and irrigated land generally holds higher value than non irrigated.
Citizens of Lueders gathered for the reopening of the city park on the Clear Fork of the Brazos. A barbecue lunch was served as residents celebrated the restored public space.
E. T. Hughes pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated before District Judge J. Neil Daniel. He received a three month jail term to be served on weekends and must attend four Monday night DWI classes for offenders in Abilene.
Stamford churches report a busy Christmas season with multiple programs. First Baptist hosts a 7 p.m. December 19 cantata The Story of Christmas by John W. Peterson. Christ Lutheran schedules a December 19 program with caroling on December 22. St Ann's Catholic offers night mass on December 24 and morning masses on December 25 and 26. Calvary Baptist plans a December 22 play. Foursquare Gospel holds a December 22 program. Temple Baptist features a December 19 sermon and an evening program. St John’s United Methodist hosts a December 19 dinner and carols, plus a midnight service on December 24. Central Presbyterian plans caroling, a Christmas pageant December 23, and December 26 services.
Stamford Young Farmers announce a 7 30 p m meeting Monday December 20 at the high school vocational agriculture building. Jerry Hill Stamford accountant will present a program on income laws and regulations and all area farmers are invited.
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce board met December 8 at the Cliff House to outline a January membership campaign with John Martin in charge. The group voted to affiliate with the United States Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Fort Trails Association and reviewed efforts on Christmas lights, the Stamford Christmas Parade, and preparations for a Class A football semifinal in Stamford.
Stamford Public Schools released a mid term and Christmas break plan by Supt. W. E. Beene. Exams start Friday Dec. 17 at 1 54 p m for junior and senior highs, continue Dec 20 and 21, with holiday start after Dec 21 and return Jan 3. Elementary follow same schedule without exams. Teachers have Dec 22 as work day and in service. Report cards arrive the week of Jan 3.
Two Stam ford High School band members earned all-district honors at Abilene Christian College. Debbie Riddle French horn and Arlene Teichelman bari tone horn competed against area schools including 4A entrants from San Angelo and Abilene. Director Randy Hamilton says the pair advance to regional events in January with Wichita Falls possible, with state honors for winners.
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