City expands by purchasing 21 acres from railroad
Stamford city council approved buying 21 acres of land from Burlington Northern Railroad for 25 per acre. The strip runs from Orient Street into town beside the old line. They also reviewed a quarry lease offer for 82 acres near Lueders with minimum rent of 200 yearly and conditional stone royalties. Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Hawkins seek annexation of their home and property into the city limits with the ordinance to follow.
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Stamford
Burlington Northern Railroad
Orient Street
Lueders
Featherlite Pre-Cast Corp
Austin
Elmer Hawkins
Christmas Awards At Stamford Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Den 1 Stamford Cub Scouts finished December with a Christmas party. They exchanged gifts, played games, and received a model airplane to aid arrow point earning. Todd McLemore and his mother provided refreshments. Bears earned by Jerome Bounds Cecil McCafferty Jr Joe Gonzales Brad Schoonmaker. Gold arrow points awarded to Dwayne Apple Mark Golden Ernie Manske Todd Me Lemore. The group led the flag ceremony with leaders Mrs Tommy Apple and Mrs Jerald McLemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd McLemore
Dwayne Apple
Mark Golden
Ernie Manske
Todd MeLemore
Jerome Bounds
Cecil McCafferty, Jr
Joe Gonzales
Brad Schoonmaker
Tommy Apple
Jerald McLemore
Christmas Blessings Amid Troubles From Burleson
The House chaplain shares a Christmas message urging gratitude despite world tensions. He recalls Alfred the Great’s resilience and a parable of pebbles turning to gems, urging peace, faith, and goodwill. The note emphasizes cherishing blessings, kindness, and hope for the new year.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
House
School Menus for December and January
Monday December 3 features Vienna sausage with potatoes in cheese sauce blackeye peas cole slaw hot rolls cornbread and fruit cobbler with milk. Thursday January 3 offers toes Es G walad hot rolling frosted cake. Friday January 4 lists salmon croquettes whole kernels corn catsup green beans hot rolls Geilo milk.
Honest politicians and the voters honesty debate
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek reflects on honesty in politics after a Washington reader cites a poll claiming high voter turnout while actual figures were lower. He compares honesty to the stock market, notes confidentiality and ballot secrecy, and argues voters crave honesty in office even if broader honesty proves elusive.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Washington
Pioneers On Parade Features Carols At Reynolds Street School
Dec 21 carol sing at Reynolds Street School highlighted by stained glass window scene prepared by Reynolds and Oliver Elementary art pupils. Civic groups supplied materials. Stamford football coaches honored with about 1000 dollars from Quarterback club. Gordon Wood 500, O M Isbell 300, Bill Anderson 200. Dr and Mrs Ike Hudsons four children decorated the winning 195% lighting contest home at 1020 Wells Ave, Martha Anne Frederick Edie Hudson proud of their village scene and prizes.
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Stamford
Reynolds Street
Reynolds
Oliver Elementary
Joe Nowlin
Garth McCallum
Gordon Wood
O. M. Isbell
Bill Anderson
Quarterback Club
Stamford Boys
Bland Harrison
Booster Club
Ike Hudson
Wells Avenue
Pioneers On Parade And Local Holiday Activities
Home Economics students at Stamford High School repaired dolls for distribution to needy children. Names include Sheila Arbee Jean Gary Dorothy Brinell Annette Rainer Donna Silapak Jo Ann Arledge and Kay Hilsher. Also noted are social events at Trinity Baptist Church with Mrs J L Herman and others hosting a Class party and Christmas decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Sheila 3Arbee
Jean Gary
Dorothy Brinell
Annette Rainer
Donna Silapak
Jo Ann Arledge
Kay Hilsher
Stephen Haterius
Stamford Bulldogs
Abilene Reporter-News
J. L. Herman
Howard Hanyon
Curtis Ivy
Trinity Baptist Church
Hanyon
Jeannie Jos to Wed Garth Gadberry in March
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Joiner announce the engagement of their daughter Jeannie Jos to Garth Gadberry son of Mr and Mrs Donnie Wynn of Follet. The couple plans marriage March 23 at the First Baptist Church. She is a Stamford High School graduate attending Texas Tech. He is a Follet High School graduate and Texas Tech student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Joiner
Marrige
Jeannie Jos
Garth Gadberry
Donnie Wynn
Fallet
First Baptist Church
Stamford High School
Texas Tech
Follet High School
Bloodmobile to Visit Stamford January 15
Red River Regional Red Cross Blood Center from Wichita Falls attends Stamford for a January 15 visit. The center aims to collect 90 units there, continuing a monthly quota, as Stamford has struggled to meet the target in prior months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Regional
Red Cross Blood Center
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Monday City Updates Telephone System on November 13
The city of Monday switched its telephone system on November 13, changing dial codes and requiring residents to dial all seven digits for local calls. The update affects local businesses and households and aims to streamline connections across the area.
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Monday
Stamford American masthead and notice of correction policy
The Stamford American lists Roy M. Craig as publisher Danny Lammert as assistant publisher Modelle Gamblin as Woman s Editor and notes association memberships. It is published Thursdays at 124 E Hamilton Stamford Texas 79553 and entered as second class matter August 11 1924. The paper invites corrections for erroneous reflections upon character or reputation and will address them if called to the publisher.
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Roy M. Craig
Danny Lammert
Modelle Gamblin
Woman's
National Editorial Association
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
Stamford American
E. Hamilton Street
Stamford
Texas
Stamford Leeder
The
American
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L.L. White
Jack Young
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Walter Hellen
Robert Reeves
Avoca, Tx
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Edward Ekdah
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Johnny Hanson
Charlie Ivy
L. W. Larson
Leroy Lundgren
Hollis Muehrstein
E. V. Olson
Bud Rosenquist
C. A. Summers
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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc
Burleson
England
Alfred the Great
Hiues
Alfred
Wedgeco
J. A
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Anne
Frederick
Edie
Hlaterius
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Bulldogs
Morris Watts
Wayne Baldwin
Mmes. Watts
Mmes. Baldwin
Cecil Bean
Creed Portwood
Gladys Peddy
Gladys Gibson
Jean Weaver
Miles Powell
Elmer Doyle
Cecil Hughes
Robbie Bell
A. C. Robinson
Temple Lewis
Leo Ivy
Eddie Taylor
Bo Reid
Wilburn Sorrell
Miss Joiner
G. Gadberry
W. McHarg
Jones
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T.V
Theo Scott
105 N. Swenson
Upshaw
B&p
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Bank Americard
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S. Swenson
General Welding
Howard Kohout
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