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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
For the second consecutive year Stamford oversubscribed its United Fund goal. Office secretary Mrs. John Slooges reported on Wednesday that cash and pledges exceeded the target, indicating strong local support for the campaign.
Stamford volunteers quickly extinguished an automobile fire on West McHarg near Boone's Blacksmith Shop with only minor damage. The scene occurred Wednesday afternoon and no injuries were reported.
Rainfall totaling 4 5 inches was recorded in Stamford last Thursday morning. The rain slowed cotton stripping but aided small grain, with stripping resuming Saturday and guns running by midweek. Yearly rainfall totaled 19.12 inches through November, surpassing last year’s total of 18.65 inches.
Curtis Green 61 died Tuesday at Stamford Memorial Hospital after a five day stay. Funeral held Wednesday at First Baptist Church Lueders with Rev. Stan Levins officiating and burial in Lueders Cemetery. Survived by son Curtis E. of Lamesa, four brothers, one sister, and six grandchildren.
The Army Reserve and National Guard reorganization would expand Battery C of the 131st Artillery in Stamford from 50 to 80 percent combat strength and add equipment, with personnel rising by 60 percent. A February update is expected on details, as plans call for gradual shift over 16 months and consolidation of reserve units into a larger volunteer Guard force.
The Stamford Lions Club held an auction last Saturday and voted to use proceeds plus a treasury add to spend 250 dollars on food and toys for needy families. President Bill Longley cited strong donor generosity and noted items sold from 10 cents to 30 dollars. Auctioneers Bill Dennis and Joe Lancaster led the sale with Lancaster as general chairman.
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce Goodwill committee reports about 60 families will receive Christmas boxes, but funds are short. Ryland Gleaton says donations are less than half the needed amount, likely banning toys this year and limiting to food boxes and possible clothing for schoolchildren. Donations welcome at the commerce office before packing days Tuesday and Wednesday for distribution Thursday morning and Christmas Eve.
Danny Isbell, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Allen Isbell, injured Oct 15 in the Ira versus Paint Creek football game, shows steady progress at Baylor Hospital Dallas. He has movement in fingers and thumbs on both hands and thanks supporters of the Danny Isbell Fund wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Munday Independent School District voters approved a $490 000 bond plan by a 208 to 116 margin. The funds will be used to construct a new high school replacing an aging facility.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a legal matter involving an individual or entity and a proceeding in a court setting. Details are unreadable, but the item reflects a formal legal action or notice.
Mr and Mrs R C Couch of Haskell shared color slides of the Holy Land with the Stamford Rotary Club. He spoke of 6000 years of history and noted UN division of Jerusalem in 1947 into Jerusalem Israel and Jerusalem Jordan with ongoing border tensions and recent postcards returning to senders if shown across the line.
With a little more than a week to Christmas Stamford churches and groups increase activities. Men women and children rush to finish shopping while churches plan programs of nativity narratives and music before the holiday. Schools will dismiss Friday and reopen January 4.
Bethel Lutheran Church in the Ericksdahl community will hold early Christmas services starting at midnight on Christmas Eve. Dr Haterius will lead, with Birger Haterius directing special music and Mrs Hugo Haterius as organist. The Sunday School program is set for Sunday December 27 at 7 pm. Visitors from other churches are invited.
A community choral sing will be held Monday night at 8 o clock on the Post Office Square under the Music Club sponsorship. Mrs. Jack Southerland will lead the caroling. Choral groups are invited to join and may continue caroling in smaller groups afterward.
The Stamford Bulldogs host the thirteenth Stamford Invitational Basketball Tour nament starting this afternoon. Merkel forfeits opening game. Aspermont vs Abilene B-team leads off at 5 30 with Avoca vs Hamlin and Trent vs Stamford following. Competition runs Friday and Saturday with trophies for top three teams, consolation winner, and all tournament selections.
The combined choirs of First Baptist Church present a Christmas program Sunday night. Songs retell the Christmas story and are narrated by Rev. Jack Southerland. Processional features all choirs. Beginner Choir led by Faris Dickerson. Primary by Mrs. Carol Felts. Junior by Mrs. Jack Southerland. Adult and Youth by new music director John Rainwater. Public invited.
The Presbyterian Christmas program at Central Church will be held Tuesday December 22 at 7 30 pm. It marks the nineteenth year the Nativity play is presented and the final performance in the present building. Mrs Tony B Selimon directs a program featuring a brass choir and full participation by all young people and the choir.
The choir presents Christmastide on Sunday morning with Rev Eugene Matthews announcing the special music. Sunday night features Youth Choirs and after the service a Christmas tree for children and a program in the Fellowship Hall.
Central Christian Church will stage a White Christmas program on Wednesday night, December 23, directed by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mayes with soloists from the choir. Rev. David Freeman announces offerings for Juliette Fowler Homes in Dallas. Open house at the parsonage Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5, hosted by Rev. Freeman and Mrs. Freeman.
Ten members of Stamford High School band earned District Ten honors at a Sweetwater contest Saturday. In charge was Dean Killion, with W. E. Mayes as local instructor. Members earning spots included Johnny Massey, James Collins, John Anthony Brown, Martha Rollins, Gary Wofford, Marvin Gregory, Ingrid Haterius, Edie Hudson, Linda Mikkel, and Judith Taylor with placements across bass horn, baritone sax, alto sax, trombone, cornet, French horn, bass clarinet, and flute.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Corby Jr. and their family have moved to Abilene where they reside while Mr. Corby works for Boone and Pope, Architects and Engineers. Previously the family lived in San Diego, California where Mr. Corby was with Loch Crane and Associates, architects.
Jones County Commissioners Court heard two requests for financial aid to rural fire departments but postponed a decision for further study. Hamlin officials pressed for county support while noting the city uses volunteers and a low rate. The panel also considered sheriff vehicle upgrades, jail groceries, and courthouse furniture with bids to be sought.
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