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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1979
Page
2
U S Congressman Stenholm calls agriculture a bright spot in inflation plagued economy noting agricultural exports peaked at 32 billion dollars in fiscal 1979 and contributed 15.8 billion to the trade balance. He cautions productivity gains are slowing and urges continued funding for ag research to boost efficiency and avoid wasteful programs.
Dr Earl C Gilmor Jr was named the resident director of the Texas A M University Research and Extension Center in Vernon replacing acting director since 1979 He moved to Rolling Plains in 1977 to coordinate wheat variety development and contributed to TAM W 101 105 and 106 varieties TAM W 101 is the leading hard red winter wheat in the southern plains region.
Troop members Julie Armentrout Pam Coppedge Jami Enfield Bridget Griggs Stephanie Haterius Kelli McCandless Laurie Marugg Michele Russ Holly Smith and Pam Tutt met for a Christmas party at troop leader Mrs Gail Haterius home. Assistant leaders Mrs Maudie Russ and Mrs Nancy Griggs attended and helped with festivities. The troop resumes meetings in January after the holidays.
The Stamford Girl Scouts fill December with crafts gifts caroling and shows. Brownie Troop 216 made Christmas gifts and decorations and hosted a Dec. 20 caroling with Billie Barnett visiting. Troop leaders Pam Bennett and Rita Bounds led members Mindy Bounds Brandy Rollins Kelly Ford and others. Troop 251 hosted a Christmas party Dec. 11 featuring original plays with cast members Lee Ann Gray Nina Underwood Patty Tutt Jennefer Latham Minday Marr Stella Moreno Pam Sanders Cassandra Stone Tracy Dillard and chaperones Donna Underwood Sheila Tutt Judy Ender. Troop 252 focused on Hospitality Badges planning a party with Julie Funk Pam Coppedge Bridget Griggs and Kelli McCandless and prepared baskets and stockings for the season.
The U S Department of Agriculture will supply nearly $65 million in donated foods and cash for elderly nutrition programs in fiscal 1980, a 12 percent cost of living rise tied to the consumer price index. The increase applies to all meals from Oct 1, 1980, to Sept 30, 1980, with USDA foods or cash in lieu provided to states participating in HEW led programs. About 150 million meals were served last year to people over 65 at community sites and home-delivery in some states.
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