Sights and Sounds of a Merry Christmas in Stamford
A column blends holiday warnings with optimistic notes as Stamford residents anticipate Christmas. Warned dangers include highway deaths, Christmas tree hazards, bike accidents, eye injuries from toys, and overeating, while the community hopes for joy. The city council enjoyed a festive tree briefly, then repurposed it. Amid church hymn book changes, welfare payments in Jones County totaled 542,533 for the year, with Wichita Falls district figures listed. Stamford’s United Fund overachieved its goal by a small margin, reflecting local generosity and responsibility.
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Jesus the Christ
Christmas Cards and Atom Bombs Arrive Early
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek laments Christmas is here again early after discovering cards mailed ahead and notes that progress quickly makes last year seem outdated. He jokes about 1966 cars, nuclear bombs in Europe, and the desire to stay home for Christmas while traveling the world loops back to where one began.
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Philosopher
Osopher
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
When Is Parental Spanking a Crime
A discussion of how law treats parental spanking, weighing what counts as excessive punishment. It notes that most beatings stay within parental leeway, but extreme abuse can be manslaughter or unlawful assault, with courts wary of interfere in families.
Reynolds Students Present Christmas Story in High School
Reynolds Street PT A at the high school auditorium presented a Christmas story December 16 with first four grades reading and others joining in carols. Mayes directed the singing with Parker on piano. teachers aided. Garden Club and Chamber of Commerce announced Christmas lighting winners with Mood, Hudson, and Bunkley homes taking top prizes.
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Reynolds Street
Parent Teachers Association
Reynolds School
Mayes
Trene Parker
Tony Selmon
W .E. Mayes
Spon
George Mood
Wells
the Hudson
Tom Bunkley
East
Reynolds
David W. Ratliff
Stamford
Harley Sadler
Patricia Merriott
Homer Merriott
Clem J. Wilson
Roby
Erand
Stamford High School
Teen Williams
George Corse
Wanda White
Virginia Tavman
Eflah Blan
Martha Toulee McClellan
Maxine Rowland
Ansen
Budget Aims Hold Tax Line and Boost Texas Colleges
Gov. John Connally sent a lean budget to the Legislature stressing no new taxes and no college tuition hikes. A $96 million surplus allows expansion without new taxes if a proposed reorganization of higher education is adopted. The plan prioritizes vocational training, more college buildings, and park and recreation projects with federal matching funds.
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Texas Press Association
Austin
Texas
John Connally
Connally
Texas State Teachers Association
Legistature
Connaily
Aid * Eo
Co. Connally
December blooming red flower tree earns unique name
A New Zealand tree defies the standard evergreens by flowering with red blooms in December and January. Known for its self decorative appeal, the plant stands out among living Christmas trees that are not spruce or fir.
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New Zealand
Jones County farm groups elect 1919 committees
Jones County farm leadership completed its 1919 organization with district committee elections and reelection of the county committee. G F Ashburn of Tuxedo is chairman, Cel Youre of Stamford vice chairman, J W Griffith of Avora a member, with Cornelius Hamlin and C P Hill NuWent as alternates. Stamford Rotary entertained nine area school heads, with L W Johnson presenting the program.
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Jones County
G. F. Ashburn
Tuxedo
Anson
Cel Youre
Stamford
J. W. Griffith
Avora
J. Cornelius
Hamlin
C. P. Hill Nuwent
Eastern Star Order
Dear Santa List From Steve And Tim
A kid writes to Santa requesting gifts including a Johnny 7, a projector, a football set, and a slinky for Christmas. The note ends with love from Steve and Tim and mentions a shared wish from a younger brother.
Santa List Request for Red Wagon and Toys
Child asks Santa for a red wagon a rocker chair and wooden toys to eat and play with. Mentions being good to uncle Pearson and mother Martha. Signed Robert Allen Speigelhouer.
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Santa
Pearson
Martha
Thank You
Santa Robert Allen Speigelhouer
Wish List From a Young Reader for Christmas
A child writes a heartfelt list requesting Barbie and Skipper dolls and outfits, a New Miss Barbie, a Dream House, a Vacatorm, and a Clie game. The note is signed by Jacquelyn Southerland and Melissa Kohout, mentioning a January birthday and a request for holiday gifts.
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Skipper
Allan
Barbie
Ken
Jacquelyn Southerland
P. S
Stamford American The Stamford Leader publication note
Fragmented OCR text shows a historical newspaper notice from Stamford American The Stamford Leader relating to consolidation with American Jui oto Roy MCRA m Sek Oe and mentions subscriptions, publication location at 124 East Hamilton Street Stamford. The readable content indicates a standard publisher notice about corrections and subscription rates around $3.00 per year.
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Bepw Club
James Hieh
London
Church of England
Jesus
Texas Department of Public Welfare
Wichita Falls
Wichita
Montague
United Fund
Europe
Sca
Ace Reld
AisiniwlAuy
Noe
Stamford American
Stamford Garden Club and
Chamber of Commerce
R. B Bryant
Fort Worth
Ron
Me al Stenholm
Fricksdahl
Anne Studson
Jane Gibson
Stamford Country Club
By Vern Sanford
Preston Smith
Johnson
Smith
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Houston
House
Senate
US & Supreme Court
Thomas Bishop
Texas National Guard
U.S Department of the Army
Texas Municipal League
Texas Employment Commission
Feb Germany
Grand Saline
Robert W Williamson
Lynn Anderson
University of Texas
James R. Bradley
A&m University
Texas Water Commission
Young County
Governor's Committee On
San Antonio
Jake John
Jerry Sadler
Louisiana
Sabine River
Toneers
Steve and
Tim
Melissa Kohout
Melissa Kohenut
Roy McRa m
Kaitor and
Puhleher
Stamfort Teans
Holiday
Merry and Bright
One
Trail Chevrolet Co
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