Stamford Economic Progress Highlighted in 1971
Read through Stamford year in review noting new industries and firms, civic projects, and a steady upswing in 1971 with expectations for 1972. Highlights include the M-System rebuilding, school policy changes, new businesses, public works, sports triumphs, and community recognitions across January to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
M - System
M-System
Lueders - Avoca
Kristen Anne Urrate
Sam Urrate
Belinda Burkman
Henry Burkman
Lueders
Tri
Kathleen Brinell
National Honor Society
John C. Stevens
Abilene College
Stamford Exchange Club
Steve Radway
Charles Bragg
Jeannie West
Paul Burk
Lions Club
Clinton Rogers
Lioness Club
Abilene
Cobrum Motor Co
General Motors
Stamford Roundup highlights diverse 1971 yearend notes
Jones County approves a countywide boll weevil pause for 1972 while Stamford plans a car repair shop relocation and sees business openings. The city hosts a blood bank drive, honors Lutherans, and celebrates Christmas with parades. Bulldogs win district title as 1971 ends with salary boosts and strong finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Stamford
Illinois
Jack Southerland
First Baptist Church
Texas Baptists
H. C. Raphelt
Concordia
Bob Moore
Brownwood
Craig Family Christmas Visit to Washington
Mr and Mrs Roy Craig and Jennifer flew to Washington over Christmas to visit another daughter and family Captain and Mrs Pem Rocap and Gabrielle. They returned home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Craig
Jennifer
Washington
Capt
Pem Rocap
Gabrielle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Community Progress
BY Bob Moore
Fort Worth
Freeze, Nichols and Endress
Brad Glenn
Lemneice Jones
Paul Lakey
Oliver Street Church of Christ
Sellers Manufacturing Inc
Wakarusa Ind
J. D. Borca
Homer McCormick
Sue Chambers of
Leeders
Dewey Dudensing
Dela
Stamford Electric Cooperative, Inc
Stamford High School
Reynolds School
Big Country Cooperative
Phillips 66
Enis Bishop
Dice Ice Inc
Travel Trailer Manufacturing Co
Graham
College Lake Park
Ranger
Bulldog
San Angelo
James Self
Lice
B. Q. Cooper
Billy Joe McKeever
Stamford Rotary Club
J. H. Rutherford
West Texas
Notre Dame
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Milburn Thompson
Thompson Hardware
Matt Selmon
Bobby Prichard
Carolyn Reed
Frank Gomez
Metal Science
Stamford Lions Club
Annette Jensen
Lueders- Avoca
Rebecca Avants
Leland Nauert
Stamford Band Boosters Club
Rotary International
Ray Kinney
Maurice Crawford
Rex Webster
Webster
Jarrell Sharp
St. John's United Methodist Church
W. T
Buck) Stovall
First National Bank
Preston Smith
Maurice M. Crawford
Rotary Clubs
Earl Smith
Chester Ahrens
C. R. Anthony
Jamaica
West Texas Utilities Company
Paint Creek
Lake Stamford
Jess Berry
Hart
American Legion Perry Ready Mix
Crider and Holt
United Fund
Stamford County Line
James Waggoner
Glenna Shanke
Lanny Ford
Joe Hudspeth
George Pryor
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Bill Koon
Spur
Chamber of Commerce
Stamford Masons
J. C. May
E B. Britton
Claude Lyons
C. F. Upshaw
John Bennett
Lynn Rowland
Jim Grantham
Lamesa
Douthit
Geo. Buescher and Co., Inc
Fisher, Jones and Stonewall
Weldon Holbrooks
FFA
Orient Street Church of Christ
John Harrell
Kindegarten
Clements C. Richards
Jones - Haskell Grain Coop
Hazel Overton
Avoca
C. V. Herbert
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Clements O. Richards
Texas Municipal League
Gillespie
Tuxedo
John Wendeborn
Legislative
Gary Muehlstein
Avoca Young Farmers Assons
Stamford Nration
The
Texas Employment Commission
Cofc
Industrial Foundation
Jones~Haskell Grain Cooperative
Stamford Bulldogs
Haskell
Bulldogs
Eastland
Olivers
New Place
Capital
Santa Claus
Cothrum Tire Co
Cecil Cothrum
Sonora
Albany
Red Cross
Yale
J.R. McDaniel
Victoria Wickman
McDaniel
Hill Circle
Bob Cummings
Safeway Stores
Wayland Fuqua
Fuqua
College Lake
National Guard
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