SIGHTS AND SOUNDS As Ror Craig The Coming Year Holds Promise
The year ahead looks favorable for Stamford and area with farm yields improving. Cotton and grain prospects rise, liquid fertilizer use earlier with uncertain results due to moisture. New farming groups and fertilizer seminars planned. Local projects include a new school auditorium, church remodels, a modern savings association building, water system upgrades, a booster water pump, and paving and highway work. The year hinges on community effort and determination.
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Stamford
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association
Jones County
FFA
Presbyterian Church
Anson
Stamford News and Notes from the 1949 Files
Weldon Walker returns home to Abilene after two years as chief computer for Patty Geophysical in foreign lands. Rainfall in Stamford for 1939 totals 17.09 inches through December 28. Infantry Company K of the 142nd Division heads to Camp Walters for a seven day field training. Mrs Baird hosts Christmas Day open house with Dr Valliant Baird and Brenda Lea from Houston. Mrs Howe opens a new sewing department at Home Furniture Store for dressmaking and alterations. Construction of 17 miles of terraces progresses under the water facilities program. Louisville visitors Mr and Mrs R C Thomas Jr spend holidays with relatives in Stamford. Miss Tommy Faye Stell, UT student, enjoys Christmas at home.
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Patty Geophysical Engineering Company
J. F Walker
Roy Cochran
Abilene
Stamford
142Nd Infantry
Frank M. Locke
Walters
Mineral Wells
C. Ek. Nimon
Fort Worth
B. H. Baird
Valliant Baird
Brenda Lea
Houston
DR. Howe
Home Furniture Store
R. C. Thomas Jr
Lousville
Kentucky
Thomas
A. Major
Tommy Faye Stell
J. T. Stell
University of Texas
Stamford Snow Keeps City in White After Heavy Fall
Five to seven inches of snow blanketed Stamford with 1.47 inches of moisture by 8 am. Old New Hope school building was destroyed by fire due to water shortage, ending its use as a community center. Alfred Chambers named highway patrolman. Billy Davis assigned to Colorado City Watch. First Baptist Church hosts a Friday night combined service. Cleburne Huston seeks State Representative seat in Jan 8 special election. Feldt Manufacturing holds Christmas party for over 80 employees. J D Wendeborn spends holidays with Tarleton State College parents.
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D. E. Precht
Feldt Manufacturing Company
Jenkins
J. D. Wendeborn
Tarleton State College
Seville
When Courts Step In To Heal A Child Over Parents Faith
A public service feature explores when courts may override parental religious objections to medical treatment for a seriously ill child. It weighs factors such as illness severity, treatment risk, and likelihood of success, citing cases where courts ordered surgery, eye removal, or blood transfusion to protect a child’s life and rights. Written by Will Bernard.
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The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Redistricting and taxes top Texas legislators agenda
Texas lawmakers return to Austin January 12 to tackle redistricting taxes and appropriations with potential special sessions. The 59th session focuses on education funding teacher pay raises and state resource needs while debating the two percent sales tax extension to groceries.
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Austin
Texas
Tsene
Byron Tunnel
Preston Smith
Senate
House
Uist
National Guard Seeks Recruits For 6 Month Active Duty
Lt Col Landon Hill of the 1st Battalion 17 1st Artillery Texas National Guard announced a 10 percent higher priority strength allowance. Stamford Battery C has openings for communications, fire direction, cannoneers and cooks. Eligible men may enlist for six months active duty then return to their home unit. prior service may qualify for current vacancies. Contact Leroy Strickland at the Stamford National Guard Armory or PR 42762.
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Landon H. Hill
1St Artillery
Texas National Guard
Stamford
National Guard
Leroy Strickland
Stamford National Guard
Stamford American publication details and misc. notes
The Stamford American notes editor Craig, publication details, and classified rates. Mentions entry date 1026, location Texas, subscribe rates and public notices. Contains multiple garbled lines and possible corrections process.
J A Reports in a Rowndoui Way What Sort of Year 1961 Was
Editor reflects on 1964 ending and imagines 1965 shaping up amid global troubles. He muses that personal years improve when discussed with others, notes basic family needs stay ahead of income, and ponders brains across towns and nations before mentioning diamond dredging off South African shores.
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J. A
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Central Christian Church
Warren Tayman
North Swenson
State Board of Health
Ericksdahl
Farmers Home Administration
Stamford American
Weldon Walker
W T. Hillard
Tom Porter
Project Agronomist
Hilliard
New Hope
Stamford Fire Department
Alfred Chambers
Arthur Dyson
Singer Company
Frank Bridges
Hiram Olson
Texas Press Association
Department of Public Safety
John Connally
Connally
Hank Avery
Texas Municipal League
Avery
Midland
Dallas
Erik Jonsson
San Antonio
Walter McAllister
Jonsson
Interstate Commerce
Jerman Jones
Jones
Southern Pacific Railway
Carr
Carr Wells
Rusk
Grove Counties
State Railroad Commission
Rev M Craig
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Dene
J. W. Frizell, JR
Goodyear
Mme
Joe Hudspeth
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