Final lineup completed for primary
The May 6 Democratic primary field is crowded with seven candidates for the 17th District Congress. Crews McCulloch joins six others including Charles Stenholm Dusty Rhodes Fike Godfrey Jim Baum Jim Snoden and Jim Sharp. Republicans also field Bill Fisher Abilene. Local races see three Anson filings for county commissioner Precincts and two justice of the peace contests in Stamford Anson and Hawley with two unchallenged seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crews McCulloch
Weatherford
Charles Stenholm
Stamford
A. L
Dusty) Rhodes
Abilene
Fike Godfrey
Jim Baum
Big Spring
Jim Snowden
Tye
Jim Sharp
Snyder
Bill Fisher
Phillip W. Hampton
J. G. Heald
Anson
Jack Cox
Noodle
Justices of the Peace
Mozelle Nance
Mimi Boedeker
Avoca
Terry F. Spraberry
Grady Flynt
George Pelton
O. D Woody
Hawley
John B Howard
Hamlin
Rain slows. freezing temps limit ice formation
Slow rain began Monday afternoon and persisted into Tuesday, with freezing temperatures drying the area and only light ice on streets. Precipitation reached 0.47 inches, lifting the year-to-date total to about 1.07 inches.
Lions and Ladies Night Planned Next Week
The Stamford Lions and Lioness Clubs announce their annual Lions and Ladies Night on Tuesday evening February 14 at 7 30 at the Lions Building. Guests will dine after which Dora Nell Finch of Abilene will perform, sharing a long career as an organist and pianist with training from notable teachers. The program begins after the meal around 8 15 with her music. (Continued on Page 1)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions and Ladies
Stamford Lions and Lioness Clubs
Lions Building
Lions
Dora Nell Finch
Finch
Abilene
Ken Mayhall
Don Baker
Florida
Evelyn Terrell
California
Dan Bellamy
Houston
Bill Irwin
Chicago
Ralph Wolf
Bob Ralston
The
Lawrence Welk Orchestra
Hawley Woman Named Artist of the Month for February
Hixie Newcomb of Hawley is Stamford’s Artist of the Month for February. A West Texan by birth, she began painting at 52 after refocusing from crafts. Her late start led to a nine year career featuring lessons from notable teachers and a dramatic personal transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Hixie Newcomb
Sandarosa Ranch
Oldtimers Association
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Jim Hokanson
Stamford City Candidates Vie In April Election
Stamford voters face city council and school board races with three council seats to be filled on April, while incumbents Massey Holbrooks and Reed weigh future terms. Early voting at the Youth Center runs 7 am to 7 pm with election judge Richard Lane assisted by Charles Hafer. Kenneth Marr seeks Place 6 on the school board. Richard Harrison runs for Place 7. both positioned as two new faces as Harrell and McClellan will not seek reelection. Marr, 32, Coca Cola employee and Stamford resident since five years, lives at 1212 Compton with wife Pat Woods and two children. Harrison is head of radiology at Stamford Memorial Hospital, lives at 808 Columbia with wife Sandy Farris and two sons. The article notes the upcoming board race features two new seats and names several local biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Marvin Massey
Weldon Holbrooks
Bill Reed
S. Wetherbee
Richard Lane
Charles Hafer
Travis Horton
Reed
John Harrell
Mary McClellan
Eugene Olson
Kenneth Marr
Harrell
Marr
Coca Cola
Haskell
Haskell County
Paint Creek High School
Louisiana
Virginia
Viet Nam Marr
Pat Woods
Mendy
Dusty
Compton
Orient Street Church of Christ
McClellan
Richard Allen Harrison
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Harrison
Dallas
Irvin High School
Irving
Travis High School
Austin
Central Texas College
Killeen
Parkland School of Radiology
Southwestern Medical School
el Centro Community College
Mrs. Hill to speak at Stamford American Agriculture rally
A Stamford rally for farmers is set Friday afternoon with celebrities including Mrs. John Hill wife of the gubernatorial candidate. The event begins at 3 p.m. in the square’s northwest quadrant and will feature Oran Watson, Mayor Gary Mathews, and other AAM supporters. A memorial plaque will be given to a Tankersley family member amid tributes to local farmers and two proclamations declaring Friday as American Agriculture of Stamford Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
American Agriculture of Stamford
John
Betsy) Hill
John Hill
Anson
Haskell
Hamlin
Oran Watson
Hereford
American Agriculture Movement
Gary Mathews
Reagan Brown
Agriculture
Brown
Bob Izard
KTXS
Abilene
Harry Holt
KRBC
Gary D. Mathews
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture and Ranching Committee
Stamford Chamber OF Commerce Board OF Directors
Stamford Area
Jim Hokanson
Bill Longley
Jerry Terrell
Don Walker
J. L. Herman Jr
Charles L. Hafer
C. R. Bellamy
W. L. Medford
J. Mike Miller
Roy M
Burleson Introduces Agricultural Trade Act of 1978
Congressman Omar Burleson announces cosponsorship of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 aimed at expanding foreign markets for U S agricultural commodities. He says the plan would reduce surpluses and support continued growth of agricultural exports amid the current economic crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Burleson
U. S
United States
Burleson
Curtain rises on Community Theater shows Friday and Saturday
The Stamford Community Theater presents two one act and melodrama pairings at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Stamford High School auditorium. Louder, I Cant Hear You features Pat Gray and Kate Griffin among cast. Curse You, Jack Dalton stars Virginia Lindley and George Henshaw with directing by Alyce Daniel, Reba Davis, Steven White, and Veronica Newell. Intermission acts include the Tonettes of Stamford and Ballant Entertainers of Abilene. Admission is 2 for adults and 1 for students. under five free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Theater
Stamford High School
Bill Gleason
Pat Gray
Marge
Sallie Jolly
Ann
Mark Smith
Oscar
Tracy Daniel
Junior
Kate Griffin
Ken
Virginia Lindley
Mrs
Donna Dalton
Maggie Parker
Anna Alvarado
Veronica Newell
Bertha Blair
George Henshaw
Jack Dalton
John Wendeborn
Egbert van Horn
Pat Connally
Richard Blair
Shelia Tutt
Eloise Dalton
Steven White
Tonettes
Stamford
Karen Wedeking
Karen Jones
Jennifer Cox
Jo Ann Stockstill
Carol Walker
Martha Rollins
Jeanne Gaston
Ballant
Abilene
Gerri Moore
Christina Velasqer
Stamford City Hall
Lollie Jolly
Ann Theda
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Bill Kolhicar
el Paso
Bill Walker
San Angelo
Talmadge Minter
Harrold Scott
Oklahoma
John Crump
Bobby Tankersley
Tankersley
Knox City
Jacksboro
FE. H. Tankersley
Hendrick Medical Center
AAM
Kenneth Carlton
Homer Lett
Carlton Strand
Washington, D. C
City of
Texas
Wilbur Braum
Fifth Avenue
Upper
New York City
Samuel French
New York
N. Y
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