Weather, Cowboys, and a colorful newsroom weekend
Editorial notes a mild 40 degree Tri-Area Livestock Show day and a spectator sweating in a hog pen. The author recalls Dallas Cowboys games, airport visits, and a knee surgery update for photographer John Wendeborn, ending with a jab at Tom Landry and Mrs. Landry’s offhand remarks about the coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Area
Old City
Ronnie Riddle
Ronnie
Philadelphia
Jim Beam
Jack Daniels
Cowboys
Tom Landry
Phyllis George
Duane Thomas
Landry
Stamford High Band members shine at all regional tryouts
Six Stamford High School Band members tried out for the All-Regional Band at McMurry College. Four placed with Ward Hinds third chair trombone and Larry Grimm fifth chair trombone. Tee Selmon first chair piccolo and Martha Mayes seventh chair flute. Tee advances to all-area tryouts in Stephenville for All-State potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
Stamford High School
McMurry College
Victor Blackburn
Larry Grimm
Ward Hinds
Martha Mayes
Tee Selmon
Jeffrey Wofford
Ward
Lary
Tee
Martha
Stephenville
Victor
Jeffrey
Sherry Dean
Crowell High School
Earl Hesse
Hesse
State Capital Highlights: Texas Interest Ceiling Debates
Texas lawmakers face battles over mortgage rate ceilings and local property tax cuts. Lenders join forces to remove the 12 percent cap amid predictions of a regional match to last session. Texas redistricting hinges on census results, with lawsuits looming if data is challenged. A controversial plan to sell two Black colleges sparks opposition as Democrats plan a fundraising opener to fund party debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lone Star
Congress
Consumer Association
Johre Sharp
Victoria
Sharp
Texas
Steve Bickerstaff
John Hill
Panhandle
Pampa
Foster Whaley
Prairie View A&m
Texas Southern University
Whaley
Anne
PIONEERS ON PARADE ten years ago show focus and awards
Stamford American reports Todd children placing in a 1971 show at Stamford with four-H participants. Fenter D. Northern, pastor at Orient Street Church of Christ, joins 56 missionaries bound for Port Elizabeth South Africa for a door to door evangelism campaign. Charles De Bragg named USDA cotton board alternate. John Nigliazzo also appointed. Shackelford County 4-H members all placed with Hereford steers. senior play rehearsals underway for January 23 production. Isbell and Larance graduate from UT Arlington among 463 in fall class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
Fenter D. Northern
Orient Street
Church of Christ
Port Elizabeth
S. Africa
Christ the Church
Bantu
Charles de Bragg
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
US Department of Agriculture
Bragg
John Nigliazzo
Hearne
W.J. Todd
Hendrick Ranch
Leeders
Shackelford County
Eldridge Publishing Company
Robert Newton Isbell
Bruce Edmond Larance
Stamford
University of Texas At Arlington
J A studies confusion on proper diet
The Old Philosopher on his Paint Creek hog farm discusses diet and feeding while noting Secretary John Block says hogs balance nutrients. The piece questions weight standards, hunger, taste, and the idea that people may eat what tastes good in moderation rather than following rigid charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
John Block
Senate
J.A
Uncommon Sight: Teeth Picking Man and Horse Drawn Buggy
A dated quip noting rarity of a man picking his teeth on the street compared to seeing a horse and buggy. The remark reflects slower modern life and lingering rural imagery in everyday scenes.
Mrs Merriott wins Golden Achievement Award for crusade work
Mrs Homer J Merriott Jones County Unit Chairman for the American Cancer Crusade in 80 was given the Golden Achievement Award by Mrs C F Clark Jones Unit President at the Monday meeting at 66 Sirloin Restaurant in Anson. The Texas Division highest award honored the unit for Cr usa de income and beating the per capita goal of 51 cents. In other business Gene Dillard Charlene Brown and Loyce Rogers were elected to the nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cotten
Stamford
Katherine Cotten
Larry Hodgkinson
Ronnie Gerloff
Waynes Bates
John Bennett
H.G. Andrews, Jr
Bennett
Homer J. Merriott
Jones County
American Cancer Crusade
C.F. Clark
Jones Unit
Anson
Texas
Gene Dillard
Hamlin
Charlene Brown
Loyce Rogers
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Dallas- Fort Worth
Florida
Braniff Continental
Big D
Delta Gate
Chaplain Services
Dallas Cowboy
John Wendeborn
Susan Anton
Goldengirl
Stamford Bandsmen
Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
Liberty Bell
Dorothy Craig
Greg Jakiewics
John G. Wendeborn
Ures Tt
West Texas Press
Samtont Amene
Mamford
Texas 5
Hones
Downtons
Stumiocu American
Teras
Billy Wayne
Light Herford
Patricia
Randy
Joan Patty
Lueders
Jones County 4- H
Mrs. Merriott
Big
Wedgeco
Ross Gentry
E. Hamilton
Buddy
Bunkley
Northside
Ben Pearen
Tubbeng
Laipepe
Upshaw
N. Swenser
W. McHarg
Carl Cooper
Hamilton
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