Hillsboro Eagles Prep for State Title With Priddy At Center
Hillsboro right now a powerful Central Texas team as fullback Merlin Priddy, moved from guard, powers the offense. The Eagles seek their first state crown after 19 years, led by Priddy who holds all state honors and a 10 second 100 yard dash. Team includes Jackson, Fernandez, Curry, Terry, Natl, Himmel, Bennett, Moore, Mackey and Daily as key contributors. They depart for Abilene Sunday with several hundred Hillsboro fans expected to join the quest for a Monday title.
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Hillsboro Eagles
Joe Fernandez
Refugio Rizo
Eugene Niles
Ray Allen
James Walker
Eddie Himmel
Joel Terry
Gerald Nail
Gene Taylor
Billy Standly
Pat Hill
Joe Lloyd Terry
J. R. Pollard
M. W. Barnett
Jon Moore
Edwin Zube
Harmon Hunt
Mickey Jackson
Robert Himmel
Bobby Mackey
Marlin Priddy
Mike Curry
Marvin Daily
J. S
Stamford
Texas
Eagles
Waxthachie
Ennis
Merlin Priddy
Carter Riverside
Fort Worth
Priddy
Sneedy Lad
Soanhomore
Fantball
Hillsboro
Fearles
Ana Back
Old
Eagle
Gerald Natl
Fagle
Dean Paul Bennett
Weslaco
J. S. Moore
Mackey
Abilene
Stamford Bulldogs
David Hernandez
Hernandez
Jackson
Hillsboro Daily Mirror
Capacity Crowd Set For Abilene AA Football Title Clash
Stamford High Bulldogs visit Hillsboro Eagles at Fair Park Stadium in Abilene for the Lone Star State AA championship Monday at 2:00 pm. Stamford seeks a 15th win behind a stout defense despite Donald Wills injury with Stevenson Campbell to fill in. Hillsboro aims to upset with a split T offense led by QB Mike Curry and a 101-point allowed mark in 13 games.
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Gordon Woods
Stamford
Hillsboro Eagles
Lone Star
Fair Park Stadium
Abilene
Area
Bulldogs
Stamford High
Christmas Story in Music And Sermon Will Be Told In Area Church Services
Area churches in Stamford plan joint Christmas morning services centered on the birth of Jesus. Rev. J E Barnard notes visitors are welcome at all services. First Baptist will feature a Holy Land souvenir and an illustrated sermon by Rev. Byron Bryant with recordings from five choirs. Central Presbyterian hosts a single morning service with carols and a Nativity program.
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Stamford
J. E. Barnard
Ministerial Alliance
First Baptist
Firet Baptist Church
Assembly of God
Assembly of God Church
H. F E. Barnard
Foursanare
Katherine Byrd
Central Presbyterian Church
Jerry Boles
Children Share Christmas Joy At Reynolds Street School
Sixteen pupils from Reynolds and Oliver Street schools gathered December 15 for a holiday party organized by fourth to sixth graders and the PTA. Gifts included footballs and marbles for boys and handmade monkeys for girls, plus clothing and groceries to aid families in need. Teachers and local club leaders including Mrs. Joe Nowlin and the Pierian Club assisted in planning and wrapping decorations and refreshments.
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Reynolds Street
Oliver and Reynolds Street
Reynolds
Oliver Street
PTA
Joe Nowlin
Pierian Club
Pierian Youth Conservation Committee
Alycen Haas
Crockett Appling
Dallas Southard
Cotton harvest trails into post Christmas period in Stamford
Cotton season in the area extends after Christmas with only a few straggling bales left to pick. Stamford ginners have reported 7852 bales, surpassing earlier expectations as most farmers achieved a somewhat heavier yield than anticipated.
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Stamford
Dukes Win Trip To West Indies
Mr and Mrs Roy Duke will receive an all expense paid trip to the West Indies as Duke Appliance Co credits their Capehart television sales. The 5 day itinerary begins January 11 with travel from Abilene to New York then Nassau Kingston Jamaica and return by sea and air.
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Dukes
West Indies
Roy Duke
Duke Appliance Co
Capehart
Abilene
New York
Nassau
Kingston
Jamaica
Hart family figures in regional medical care
J. L. Hart of Leeders, grandfather of Mike Hart who died last week, is a patient at Stamford Sanitarium. His wife, Mike's grandmother, is undergoing treatment in a Dallas hospital.
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J. L. Hart
Leeders
Mike Hart
Stamford Sanitarium
Mike
Dallas
Christmas Business Brisk in Stamford Stores Open Late
Stamford merchants report brisk Christmas business with many stores staying open nights this week. Some will be open until 8 pm or later as needed while others close 6 or 7 pm Saturday to allow employees Christmas Eve with families. Monday and Tuesday December 26 and 27 are holidays in Stamford though some stores will be open Tuesday.
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Stamford
Community Rallies for a Merry Christmas in Stamford
Generous residents and organizations in Stamford mobilize private donations to ensure no one is hungry or overlooked this Christmas. United Charities and Red Cross coordinate clothing, food, toys, and groceries through church groups, Jaycees, Rotary, VFW Auxiliary, Goodwill, and other local clubs. Mrs. Hubert Watson heads United Charities, with Mrs. Frank Gamblin and local leaders guiding efforts. A young boy who cannot expect Santa still gathers items to share, aiming to bring joy to families in need.
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United Charities
Hubert Watson
Watson
VFW
Dudley Duncan
Goodwill Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Order of the Eastern Star
J. B. McNeil
Mary Martha
St. John’s Methodist Church
Santa
Christmas Music at Central Presbyterian and St John’s Church
Community enjoyed holiday music with a 33 minute vesper by Stamford Music Club at Central Presbyterian Church and the third annual Messiah presentation at St John’s Methodist Church. Handel’s work was aired on KDWT, with Bradford Moritz on piano and Richard Bouchett at the organ.
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Stamford Music Club
Music Club
Tony Selmon
N. M. Phy
Central Presbyterian Church
H. G Andrews
Rudy Wendel
Ministerial Alliance
St. John's Methodist Church
Handel
KDWT
Frizells Visit Local Family After Alabama Staff School
Lt. and Mrs. Paul Frizell arrived Tuesday night from Montgomery Alabama where Lt Frizell attended staff school. They plan to return to Edwards Air Force Base California after the holidays to join their base and visit their parents Mr and Mrs J V Frizell Jr and Mr and Mrs Paul Duncan.
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Paul Frizell
Montgomery
Ala
Frizell
California
Hig Base
Edwards Air Force Base
J. V. Frizell, Jr
Paul Duncan
Help Santa Reach Every Child in Stamford at Christmas
A charity appeal urged residents to help ensure every child in Stamford has a Christmas. Mrs. Hubert Watson of United Charities and Mrs. Frank Gamblin of the Red Cross asked people to phone the Red Cross office with those needing help.
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Santa
Stricken Tl Albert York Hospitalized After Church Incident
Albert York became ill while entering West Side Baptist Church Tuesday night. Rescued by ambulance, he collapsed and suffered facial abrasions before being taken to Stamford Sanitarium where he receives treatment.
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Albert York
West Side Baptist Church
Stamford Sanitarium
York
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Donald Campbell
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Red Cross Chapter
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Richard Bouchett
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Red Cross
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Roy M. Craig
Ralph Carper
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R. FP. Mahood
June Hager
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