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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
1
Shoppers here begin exchanging Christmas gifts as department and hardware stores report a strong season. Exchanges mainly involve clothing and duplicate gifts such as electric knives and portable mixers. Some customers seek cash value or swap for clearance items, with national department stores handling nationwide returns.
Funeral services for Morgan Williams 68 longtime Stamford area resident will be conducted at 4 p m today at the First Baptist Church with Rev Jack Southerland and Rev Temple Lewis officiating Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under Kinney Funeral Home direction Williams died Tuesday at his home from an apparent heart attack He was born May 5 1897 in Mountain Peak Texas and moved to Stamford area in 1907 Survivors include his wife two daughters a son two nieces four sisters and pallbearers listed from local names
In Haskell and nearby counties the Federal Land Bank Association of Haskell will participate in a nationwide program marking the 50th Anniversary of the Federal Land Bank System. Joe Harper, local manager, notes many Americans underestimate agriculture’s role in the nation’s economy.
Ground was broken last week for a new Mitchell County library in Colorado City located across the street from the courthouse.
The 1966 Social Security tax increases will raise employee deductions to 4.2 percent on the first 6600 of wages, with employer matches. Jones County’s total contributions are expected to jump about 342000, split evenly between workers and employers, with self employed facing a 147 dollar rise. Local per capita payments to the fund exceed many areas due to higher local earnings. Data from IRS and BLS show national taxes and local receipts, with a shift to higher federal spending next year.
Sam W. Hansen 77 of 1307 Trudson Rd died Tuesday at Stamford Memorial Hospital after a five day illness. Funeral 4 p m Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church with Dr I B Haterius officiating. Burial in churchyard cemetery under Kinney Funeral Home. Survivors include wife three sons a daughter 11 grandchildren two sisters three brothers and several in laws and nieces. Pellbearers named.
Stamford's Good Will Drive delivered 55 boxes of food and toys to residents before Christmas. Lions Club collected most items with help from Central Presbyterian and Central Christian Churches. Clothing remains at the city auditorium and must be removed by Wednesday.
A. Darwin Hill states a form titled Request for Identifying Number-Farmer and a return envelope are mailed to all known producers receiving ASCS payments. The Social Security number is required for IRS reporting and will appear on payment drafts from Jan. 1.
The Jury Commission for the new term of court for the 104th District met Monday afternoon and selected grand jury and petit jury venires. The grand jury will go into session Monday, Jan. 3.
Webb L L a Stamford merchant was improving Wednesday at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco after a December stroke. He had another attack Thursday morning and was hospitalized with his son Phil, a physician, at his side. Earlier Christmas Day he was stricken again and admitted for care.
Jones County 4 H Club boys and girls exhibit nine steer entries at the Sand Hills Hereford Show in Odessa. They depart Anson on Sunday January 20 and return January 28, after hearings and a premium sale. Club members include Jay and David Hager Becky Hansen Bryant Hansen Brian Harvey Gray Harvey Marilyn Lambert and H W Burkman. Kirby Clayton accompanies the group.
Funeral services for E. L. Ed Hughes 87, retired Lueders farmer, were conducted at 2 p m in Lueders Baptist Church with Rev Temple Lewis and Rev Joel V Grimes officiating. Burial followed in Spring Creek Cemetery under Kinney Funeral Home. He died at Sunnydale Nursing Home Abilene after five months of care. He was born January 4 1878 in Grandbury and married Esther Masters in 1904. The couple moved to Jones County in 1921 then to Abilene two years ago. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge since 1907. Surviving: his wife eight sons three daughters a sister 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Fareed Hassen was elevated to the presidency of the Stamford Rotary Club this week succeeding Wade Watts who is moving out of town. Hassen has been first vice president. H. G. Andrews Jr. was named to fill the unexpired term of vice president. As program Tuesday the club viewed a movie of the 1964 Indianapolis 500 race.
Roy Thorn announced this week that he will campaign for re election as county clerk of Jones County. He said a formal statement would follow at a later date and his bid marks the first political year announcement in the county.
Christmas Day crashes in Jones County leave two dead and eight hurt. A Stamford man, 40, injured when his car overturned on U S 277 near Stamford. two killed and seven injured in a two car collision on U S 83 near Anson. Police report burglary at Triple-A Motel in Anson. burglar jailed.
Season tickets for the Rotary Club sponsored concert series move quickly as sales begin in the new high school auditorium. Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra opens February 7 with Texas Tech Choir, a jazz group and Midsummer Night's Dream Texas Style by Howard Payne College. Tickets eight dollars for all four concerts, on sale at Stamford area banks and from Rotary members.
Farm operators are reminded that applications for transfer of cotton allotments for the 1966 crop must be filed by January 3. The 1965 Food and Agricultural Act allows transfer of allotments from one farm to another within the same region.
Registration for the 1966 poll tax is underway at the Stamford Chamber of Commerce office. Secretary reports 30 persons have registered so far with the period running through January 31.
Mr and Mrs Max Moundy and Mr and Mrs Tommy Dodd of Houston spent Christmas here with Mr and Mrs J S Moody. Mrs Dodd remained for a longer visit with her parents and is returning to Houston Thursday.
L. O. Henry received a two year suspended sentence in 104th District Court at Anson after pleading guilty to theft from a motor vehicle. He was charged with taking a radio from the car of Mrs. Veda Selby in Stamford.
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