Stamford Advertised at Rest Stop Billboard Preview
Stamford Chamber of Commerce was invited to use space at a new travelers rest stop on U S 277 about 412 miles north of Stamford. W C Thompson and Charlie Young hold a temporary poster as a permanent display is planned later. The state will supply specifications for bulletin boards. The poster promotes the Texas Cowboy Reunion Cowboy Country Museum and Stamford facilities such as hospital and churches.
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Stamford Chamber of Commerce
U. S. 277
Stamford
W. C. Thompson
Highway, Transportation and Tourism Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Charlie Young
Sewing machine clinic set in Stamford next Tuesday
A sewing machine clinic will be held in Stamford on February 27 at 7 p.m. in the Stamford Electric Cooperative conference room on West McHarg Street. Guest speakers Alton Robeson and Jean Templin from Abilene will discuss brands, maintenance, and techniques for denim, knits, zippers, and embroideries.
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Stamford
Stamford Electric Cooperative
West McHarg Street
Alton Robeson
Alton Sewing Machine Company
Jean Templin
Abilene
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Grubbs seeks to end speeding penalty on premiums in bill
Rep. Walter Grubbs introduced House Bill 1003 to bar auto insurers from raising premiums when speeding causes no damage or injuries. The measure, referred to the Insurance Committee chaired by Rep. Bob Simpson, targets a perceived premium ripoff while noting penalties apply for damages only for up to three years after the last speeding violation.
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Walter Grubbs
Committee On Insurance
Bob Simpson
Amarillo
Rep. Grubbs
Grubbs
Churches join for Lenten services here
Stamford Ministerial Alliance sponsors joint Lenten services with a four service plan before Easter. The first service Wednesday February 28 at Bethel Lutheran Ericksdahl starts at 7 p.m. Other dates include March 16 at St Ann's Catholic, April 12 at Central Presbyterian, April 13 at St John's United Methodist. Sunrise service Easter Sunday April 15 will be led by First Baptist Church.
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Stamford Ministerial Alliance
Bethel Lutheran Church
Ericksdahl
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Central Presbyterian Church
St. John’s United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Harvest Gains Momentum as Autumn Look Grips Stamford Gins
Area gins show an autumn look as harvest accelerates in Stamford and nearby yards. About 1000 bales await ginning Wednesday morning, with over 5000 bales harvested in the past week and the year total at 30 564. Weather hampered pickings in January and February but machines were running by Sunday afternoon. A forecast of possible rain and cooler weekend tones, while yields remain strong, with a breakdown listing several gins and their bale totals.
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Stamford
Farmers Coop Gin
Paymaster Gin
Corinth
Smith Gin
Gillespie Gin
Tuxedo
Bricksdal Coop Gin
Local Guard Unit Seeks Recruits With Bonus Plan
The local Guard unit Company E lth Engineers has been authorized to offer an enlistment bonus and educational assistance bonus under a congressional program. Prospective recruits should contact John S. Ferrara at 773 3762 for more details.
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Lth
Congress
John S. Ferrara
Lions Club Chili Supper Friday Evening
The Lions Club will sponsor a chili supper Friday evening February 23 at the Lions Club Building on the east side of the square. Serving from 5 30 to 7 30 p m. Tickets cost 2 for adults and 1 50 for pre schoolers.
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Lions Club
Stamford FFA members honored at San Antonio banquet
Stamford High School juniors Kevin Wade and senior Don Heller were among 40 Texas youths honored at the Rural Youth Honor Banquet in the Fiesta Room of the San Antonio Convention Center. Wade, recognized in Who's Who in American High Schools, holds multiple FFA roles. Heller earned the Lone Star Farmer Degree and serves in FFA leadership while showing swine and cattle.
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Stamford Ffa
San Antonio
Kevin Wade
Don Heller
Texas
San Antonio Convention Center
San Antonio Livestock Exposition
National Honor Society
Thespian Society
FFA
Heller
SHS
NHS
James Wade
Walter Heller
Local man hurt Monday in home fire
A 45 year old Stamford man suffered burns to hands and face in a house fire at 510 S Haskell around 1 40 a m Monday. Pete Ruiz was reported in good condition Wednesday morning after the home was destroyed. Fire Chief Bill Lawson said a faulty space heater connection likely caused the blaze and the department also responded to several Tuesday night calls.
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Stamford
Pete Ruiz
S. Haskell
Bill Lawson
Hospital election expands to five voting locations in district
Stamford Hospital District board orders a hospital district election with five polling places spanning the eastern third of Jones County. Election set for Saturday April 7 from 7 am to 7 pm. Polling sites include the Stamford Youth Center, Avoca First United Methodist Church, Leeders city hall, Centerline residence Lem Ruark, and Round Mound Marcus Foster residence. Absentee voting runs from the 20th to four days before the election. Incumbent directors Joseph High, Eugene Watts, Earl Smith, and Eugene Swenson seek reelection. City races show Mayor Gary Mathews, Councilman Jim Astin, and Police Chief Duayne Medford as candidates with Gerald Proctor for a vacant council seat.
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Stamford Hospital
Board of Directors
Jones County
Stamford
Hospital Board
Haskell County
Richard Lane
Hospital
First United Methodist Church
Avoca
S. M. Martin
Leeders
Fred Sides
Lem Ruark
Centerline
Lake Fort Phantom
Hospital District
Billy Vinson
Marcus Foster
Round Mound
J. M. Foster
John B. Martin
Jim Hokanson
Joseph High
Eugene Watts
Earl Smith
Eugene Swenson
Gary Mathews
Jim Astin
Duayne Medford
Local School Board Sees New Candidate in Race
A two-seat school board race narrows as Jerry L. Hill, a local CPA, files for Place 1. Dede Jones also seeks Place 1 while incumbent Doc Jones does not run. Bob Harrison is unchallenged for reelection in Place 2.
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Jerry L. Hill
Homecoming Plans Underway at Old Glory
Homecoming plans are underway at Old Glory with events and activities being organized for the celebration. Details are expected to be announced on Page 9.
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Old Glory
Chamber of Commerce Labor Survey Initiated Around Stamford
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce launches a labor survey for Stamford and nearby communities within a 35 mile radius. Forms will be distributed in grocery stores and utility offices and returned to Box 1206 Stamford Texas 79553 for tabulation. The survey covers age education residency distance to Stamford and other employment details for both men and women.
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Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Inventor L. O. Kelley Dies at 73 in Artesia
L O Kelley 73 a noted inventor and former Stamford resident died Tuesday at Artesia General Hospital in Artesia New Mexico He was born August 4 1905 in Montgomery County Georgia married Ellen Thigpen in 1928 in Tipton Georgia He moved from Stamford to Abilene in 1977 and then to Artesia last September Funeral services are set for Friday at Temple Baptist Church with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery Kelley held more than 15 US patents and numerous foreign patents
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L. O. Kelley
Artesia
N. M
Stamford
Artesia General Hospital
Temple Baptist Church
Garry Worden
Center Avenue Baptist Church
Highland Memorial Cemetery
Stanford Funeral Home
Mr. Kelley
Montgomery County
Ellen Thigpen
Tipton
Abilene
Kelley
U. S
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Area Baptist
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