Brooke Early Nominated for Conservation Award
Brooke Early, rancher about 22 miles east of Stamford, is nominated by the California Creek Soil and Water Conservation District board for a statewide conservation contest. He promotes rotation deferred grazing, safe stocking, brush control, cross fences, and wildlife protection while balancing grass and cattle.
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Brooke Early
Stamford
California Creek Soil and Water Conservation District
Early
Haskell County
City to Host Convention on April 14
Stamford will host District 3 Texas Home Demonstration Association on April 1 with about 225 women from a 22 county area. The meeting runs 9 30 a m to 3 p m at the National Guard Armory.
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Stamford
Texas Home Demonstration Association
National Guard Armory
Stamford Native Named One of States Outstanding Men
Lewis R. Timberlake, a Stamford High School graduate now serving as president of Western Republic Life Insurance Co., was named one of Texas five Outstanding Young Men at a Tyler banquet with Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd presiding. Timberlake has held Jaycee leadership roles and premised success on training and inspiration rather than college alone.
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Stamford
Lewis R. Timberlake
Stamford High School
Tyler
Texas
John Ben Shepperd
Odessa
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Timberlake
Weaver Medlin Tire Co
Western Republic Life Insurance Co
Has
Gressed
First Baptist Church
Jaycees
Texas Jaycee
Upson
Jaycee
Texas Leaders Round Table
All-Star Roll of
Heart Fund Drive Date Set in Stamford
A Heart Fund drive will be held in Stamford on Tuesday night February 21. The event is sponsored jointly by the Lioness Club and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Details will be discussed at Thursday night’s meeting with Mrs. H. H. Corley and Miss Irene Stewart representing the clubs.
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Heart Fund
Stamford
Lioness Club
Business and Professional Women's Club
H. H. Corley
Irene Stewart
B&pw Group
Stamford High to Stage Utopia Play on Feb 16
Stamford High School senior class presents the three act drama Utopia in the school auditorium Thursday at 7 30 p m. Tickets at the door are 1 00 for adults and 75 cents for students. Directed by Mrs H G Andrews Jr head of the speech department.
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Stamford High School
Utopia
H. G. Andrews Jr
Local Boys Observe National Boy Scout Week in Stamford
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Stamford observe National Boy Scout Week. Cub Scout Pack 39 displays crafts in the McDonald’s window. The group attends Sunday services at First Baptist Church. The Blue and Gold banquet for Cub Scouts is set for February 24 in the church fellowship hall.
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Boy Scouts and
Cub Scouts of
Stamford
McDonald's
First Baptist Church
Carhartt Payroll Reaches 6800 at Stamford Plant
Carhartt Manufacturing Co. in Stamford operates at full capacity employing 115 persons. Manager Bill Hertel said Wednesday that the payroll totals 6800 and that the firm hopes for continued expansion.
Hugh Astin Dies at 68 in Stamford Home
James Hugh Astin 68 died at 7 35 p m Tuesday at his home 111 FE Campbell from an apparent heart attack Funeral will be at 230 p m Thursday at the home with Rev Jerry Koles Central Presbyterian Church officiating Burial in Highland Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home in charge Born Oct 11 1898 Hearne Texas moved to Stamford 1900 married Bessie Harrison Feb 4 1920 Survived by wife one son Joe William Astin Stamford a brother Raymond Astin Stamford and a grandson Pallbearers named M C McKinley H G Andrews Jr Norris Russell Harry Yates J D Spraberry Eugene Swenseen
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James Hugh Astin
Campbell
Heath
Jerry Koles
Central Presbyterian Church
Highland Cemetery
Kinney Funeral Home
Hearne
Texas
Stamford
J. P. Astin
Joe William Astin
Raymond Astin
M. C. McKinley
H. G. Andrews Jr
Norris Russell
Harry Yates
J. D. Spraberry
Eugene Swenseen
Voter Registration Rises in Jones County
A. J. French the tax assessor collector said 3330 residents are registered to vote in Jones County for the current year. He noted duplications require review before final totals, comparing with last year’s 3669 registrations excluding exemptions.
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Jones County
A. J. French
French
Heart Association Leader To Speak at Stamford Lions Meeting
Wayne Kiser regional director of the Texas Heart Association will be guest speaker at a joint Stamford Lions and Lioness club meeting on February 14. The event begins at 7 30 p m at the Cliff House.
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Wayne Kiser
San Angelo
Texas Heart Association
Stamford Lions
Lioness Clubs
Cliff House
Lioness Club to Host Husbands on Valentine Night
Stamford Lioness Club members will host their husbands and guests Saturday night for a Valentine season event. Mrs. F. N. Bailey, president, will be master of ceremonies. A surprise program is planned.
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Stamford Lioness Club
F. N. Bailey
Dates Set For Cowboy Reunion in Texas
The 1967 Texas Cowboy Reunion dates were set at a board meeting. The event runs July 1, 3 and 4, continuing a tradition since 1930. Officers re-elected include Eugene Swenson as president Carl Swenson as vice president Lee Walker as secretary and John R Rice as treasurer.
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Eugene Swenson
Carl Swenson
Lee Walker
John R. Rice
Rotary Ladies Night Banquet At Cliff House
Rotarians host wives at the annual Ladies Night banquet Monday at Cliff House starting 7 p.m. featured speaker Jacques Van Onselen, a Rotary Fellow and Abilene Christian College student from South Africa, with Rotary Foundation support. Roscoe Blankership will introduce him. Fareed Hasseen is master of ceremonies.
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Stamford Rotary Club
Rotary Ann
Cliff House
Jacques van Onselen
South Africa
Abilene Christian College
Rotary
Rotary Foundation
Roscoe Blankership
District 579
Abilene
Fareed Hasseen
Early County Murder Case From 1888 Revisited in Records Ask
District Clerk W L McDonald received a request from Tarrant County for a record of an early county murder case. The case tied to a Hardeman county venue change, transferred to Jones County, within the 39th judicial district. Judge J L Cockrell presided. verdict first degree murder in Cottle County. appeal declined by the court of appeals.
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W. L. McDonald
Tarrant County
Jones County
Hardeman County
J. L. Cockrell
Cottle County
Jones County Court Meets to Pick Depository and Election Officials
The Jones County Commissioners Court will convene Monday with two agenda items. The meeting will focus on selecting a depository for county funds and naming election officials.
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Jones County Commissioners Court
Small Town Task Force Meets in Stamford
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce held a Task Force to Study Problems of Small Towns session in Stamford attracting over 125 people. Officials from SBA FHA OEO Texas Industrial Commission HUD outlined resources while stressing communities must initiate action and plan for local problem solving.
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Jerry Hopkins
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
L. J. Cappleman
Farmers Home Administration
Luther May
First National Bank of Olney
Jerry Sanders
Littlefield
The
Cappleman
FHA
Texas Industrial Commission
Harry Clark
Jim Heath
Clark
HUD
Bourley Clayton
Metropolitan Development
Stamford
Stamford Coffe
March of Dimes Drive Sees Growing Local Support
Stamfont drive chairman John Martin reports $1287.70 raised with two business district sections pending. Mothers March brought in $850 and sidewalk dime string collected $88, plus contributions from civic groups as Liere Club members canvass downtown.
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Stamfont
John Martin
Liere Club
Delegation Seeks Paved Farm Road Request
A southwest county delegation gathered in Anson district court to press for a paved road from Highway 180 south to Stitch, about 19 miles. District Highway Engineer Jake Roberts said the 13 county district has $886,900 allotted for the year and farm roads average 25 000 dollars per mile, with work possibly spread over several years if approved.
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Anson
Highway 180
Stitch
Camp Fire Candy Sale To Owen Here Monday
Stamford Camp Fire Girls candy sale begins Monday with girls in blue and white costumes selling chocolate coated mints sorted chocolates and chocolate turtles. Neal Oliver heads this year’s sale aiding summer camp funds as costs for attendees drop about half. Blue Birds also participate and leaders distribute boxes this weekend before the Monday push.
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Owen
Camp Fire
Stamford
Stamford Camp Fire Council
Neal Oliver
Camp Fire Movement
Blue Birds
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Soil Conservation Service
Great Plains
District Board of Supervisors
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Hertel
Dallas
Heart Association
Mayes Studio
Henid
J. Bell
John F. Ferguson
George Scarborough
Jerry Boles
H. G. Andrews, Jr
Small Business Administration
Office of Economic Opportunity
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Snyder
Kzzn Radio
C. L. Cooke
Community Public Service Co
Ft. Worth
R. E. Crane
Tor
SBA
Temple
Walter Richter
Southwest Region
Congress
Aspermont
Eid
Farm Road Work Court
Jake Roberts
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