J C Jackson Funeral Service Held Tuesday
J C Jackson 72 cotton buyer died Monday at Stamford Memorial Hospital after five weeks as patient. Funeral at Central Christian Church with Rev David Freeman and Rev James E Smith assisting. Burial at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include wife Lou E Barton two daughters two sons and six grandchildren.
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Stamford Memorial Hospital
Central Christian Church
David Freeman
James E. Smith
E. B. Harkins
Stamford
H. E. Harkins
Killeen
J. C. Jackson, Jr
Seattle
Wash
Sirst Paul Jones
Smithville
Oren Eskew
Bastrop
Former Resident Dies at Plainview
W. B. Standefer longtime resident of Jones and Haskell counties died December 24 in a Plainview hospital after a long illness. He was 383 years old and funeral services were held December 28 at First Methodist Church Lockney with burial in Floydada Cemetery. He was father of Mrs. P. D. Lambeth of Aspermont.
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W. B. Standefer
Jones and
Haskell
Plainview
First Methodist
Lockney
Floydada
Mr. Sandefer
P. D. Lambeth
Aspermont
Stamford
Holidays Quiet in Stamford Area Report
Police Chief B Q Cooper says holidays passed without major incidents in Stamford with no break ins and only one minor auto accident. L O Kelley injured in a collision near Anson. hospitalized but not seriously hurt. Stamford merchants and housewives resume normal routines after a good Christmas season. Mr and Mrs M O Homer and Marian visited Oklahoma City Moore and Midwest City relatives. Christmas dinner hosted at C H Bynums.
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Stamford
B. Q. Cooper
J. E. Kelley Service Held Here Saturday
J E Kelley 83 died Friday morning in Anson General Hospital after a two month illness. The Oliver Street Church of Christ minister Dale King led services at Kinney Funeral Chapel with burial in Willow Cemetery Haskell under Kinney Funeral Home direction. Born March 22 1883 in Florence Texas he came here in 1913. Survivors include brother Horace of Florence and sister Mrs Doss Montgomery of Burnett.
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Kinney
J. E. Kelley
Anson General Hospital
Dale’ King
Oliver Street
Florence
Texas
Horace
Doss Montgomery
Burnett
Fort Worth sisters report progress after throat surgery
Etta McKinley visits in Fort Worth with sister Mrs. R. B. Stevens, formerly Grace McKinley, who underwent major throat surgery at All Saints Hospital last week. Stevens is progressing well at present.
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Etta McKinley
Fort Worth
R. B. Stevens
Grace McKinley
All Saints Hospital
Mrs. Stevens
Kinney Kinney Stigler Family at Christmas Visit
Mrs. Sue Kinney Stigler of El Paso spends Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenny Kinney and other relatives. Joined by Stigler's daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Kennedy of Denton.
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Sue Kinney Stigler
el Paso
J. Kenny Kinney
Stigler
Lawrence FE. Kennedy
Denton
Assistance Programs Pay Half Million in Jones County
More than a half million dollars was paid in the last fiscal year in Jones County under public assistance programs. Old Age Assistance led at $537,754, while aid to families with dependent children totaled $37,075 and aid to the blind reached $7,156. State averages were $59.34, $93.67, $69, and $70.66 respectively.
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Jones County
Rites Held Saturday for J H Reed Orient Church
J H Reed 60 died Thursday in Stamford Memorial Hospital after a three day stay. He was a retired farmer and janitor of Orient Street Church. Burial in Highland Cemetery. He was born Sept 13 1906 in New Boston and moved to the area in 1917. He married Winnie Sanders in 1931 and survived by his wife two sons Carl and Grady a daughter Bonnie a grandson three brothers and three sisters.
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Reed
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Orient Street
New Boston
Ellis County
A. N. Reed
Bonnie Reed
Somersville
N. J
Carl
Lubbock
Grady
Stamford
Albert
H. D
A. R
el Segundo
Calif
A. C. Shanafelt
G. W. Moore
Marvin Tetter
Four Square Group Sponsors Youth Services at Local Church
Wichita Valley Four Square Crusaders announce a New Year’s youth service at Four Square Gospel Church Saturday night lasting until midnight. Rev. John Waldren of North Park Church Abi lene leads the program with a special film and invited youth. Refreshments will be served by the Crusaders.
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Four Square Group
Wichita Valley
Four Square Crusaders
Four Square Gospel Church
John Waldren
North Park Church
Abilene
Wichita Valley Division
Wichita Valley Four Square Crusaders
School Re opens Tuesday for Stamford pupils
Holidays end as Stamford school children return Tuesday morning. Midterm exams are planned for the week of January 9 with the new term starting January 16.
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Stamford
Stamford Observes Monday As New Year Holiday
Stamford will observe Monday as a holiday with public offices and stores closed for New Year. Post office bank and most retail stores will close but grocery stores largely stay open after a survey Wednesday.
Four Week Signup Period for 1967 Crop Programs
A four week sign up period is set for farmers in wheat, feed grain and upland cotton programs. Sign up runs February 6 to March 3, 1967, with county offices able to start earlier if ready. This replaces a prior Nov 28 notice for a February 6 to March 31 signup and also closes March 3 for the Crop lands Adjustment Program begun December 1.
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ASCS
The
Soil Bank
New Court Term Opens in Anson With Swearing In
A new term of district court starts Tuesday in Anson with Judy Owen Thomas swearing in and charging a new grand jury.
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Anson
Judy Owen Thomas
Joey Lawson Named on State AA All Star Football Team
Joey Lawson a 205 pound tackle for Stamford Bulldogs earned a spot on the mythical AA All-State squad by the Fort Worth Star Telegram. The senior defender helped limit opponents to 100.7 yards per game and drew attention from Texas and Oklahoma scouts while preparing for track season and a letter of intent.
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Joey Lawson
Stamford
Bulldog
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Joey
Bill Lawson
Bulldogs
Granbury
Texas
Oklahoma
Clearing of Bank Site Starts After Contract Signed
Work began Wednesday to clear the site for the First National Bank building on the square, with A. P. Boegner of Bryan hired to oversee wrecking. Foreman Jim Stewart will use local labor, salvaging materials for on site sale, and plans aim for completion in 60 to 90 days.
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R. Lb. Spencer
C O
Boegner
Ciwac
Jim Stewart
Bryan
Stewart
Interior Redone at Lueders Bank After Remodel
An extensive remodeling of the Farmers State Bank in Lueders has just been completed. The interior now features updated fixtures and improved layout to enhance customer service and security.
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Lueders Bank
Farmers State Bank
Lueders
One New Officer Joins Jones County Official Family
A single new officer joins the Jones County official slate as terms begin Tuesday. L. A. Winkels will replace Temp White as county treasurer in a ceremony led by County Judge Leon Thurman. The bank building in question, constructed in 1920 from Lueders limestone, underwent major renovations including acoustical tile, recessed lighting, central heat and air, new restrooms, and glass partitions.
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Jones
Jones County
Leon Thurman
L. A
Shorty) Winkels
Temp White
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Highland Memorial Cemetery
Kinney Fneral Home
Elgin
Lou E. Barton
Liberty Hill
Weslasco
West Texas
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Nat Wash
Joe Wash
Jeff
Jay
Odessa
Wayne Wash
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Edie
Muleshoe
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David
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Lee Walker
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Nancy and
Paul Jr
Dallas
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R. D. Ross Jr
Hurst and Kathryvn
Ross
Bob Tinsley
Southern Baptist Radio and TV
T. R. Tinsley
Edna Cullum
Kelley
K. Kelley
J. H. Reed
Orient Church
Orient Street Church of Christ
Dale Foster
Highland Cemetery
Kinney Funeral Home
Winnie Viola Sanders
Russ Russell
Russ
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Leland Momner
Ballinger
Donnie Higginbotham
Colorado City
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Harold Ames
James Hodges
George Rains
Rodeo Arena
Sterling
Jerry Keen
Gene Olson
J. C. Moorhouse
Methodist Church
Moorhouse
J. H. Ashcroft
Benjamin
Olson
First National Bank
P. Boegner
Cor
W. T. Stovall
Boone and Pope
Judge Thurman
Roy Thorn
W. N. McDonald
Everett Beaver
Tom Boyd
J. E. Touchstone
Justices of the
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Albert Story
Jon Jarnett
Precinct 5
O'Neal Parker
Bank
Ira Carter
Compton Street
Garden Club
J. H. Wests
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