Contests Emerge in Jones County Elections
With the May 1 Democratic primary filing deadline four days away, Jones County sees contested sheriff and Precinct 1 commissioner races while county attorney and tax collector positions remain unopposed. Sheriff Woodrow Simmons faces Burl Walker. Precinct 3 commissioner race features Don Doty and H. T. Howard. Incumbents Hollabaugh and Lane seek re election. precinct chairmen filings begin. Rep. Elmer Martin seeks reelection to the State Legislature.
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Jones County
Woodrow Simmons
Burl Walker
Simmons
Anson
Walker
Gibson's Discount Stores
Abilene
W. L
Bill) Moore
Hamlin
P. A. Lynn
Don Doty
H. T. Howard
Hawley
Bill Longley
Atty. Raymond Hollabaugh
Roy L. Lane
Elmer Martin
Colorado City
Fire destroys church in Lueders after January blaze
First Baptist Church of Lueders burned completely on the night of January 21. Firefighters from Lueders Stamford and Anson fought the two story stone and brick structure, valued at about 150000 dollars and insured for 80000. The congregation will worship at the Big Country Baptist Assembly while plans for rebuilding are considered.
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First Baptist Church
Lueders
Big Country Baptist Assembly
C. J. Clifton
The
Baptist Assembly
Lueders City
Brazos River
Clifton
Stamford
Anson
Harold Ely
W. L. Trice
Hawley
Ely
Blackwell
New Mexico
Liberty Tree to be dedicated in Stamford Friday
Stamford plans a Friday ceremony at 2 30 p m on the east side of the post office to dedicate a Liberty Tree a Tejas pecan planted as part of the American Revolution Bicentennial effort. I F Hudson mayor will MC and H G Andrews Jr will speak as the local group leads the event. The public is invited.
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Stamford Cowboy Country
Stamford Garden Club
Texas Forestry Service
Texas Forestry Association
C. F
Velma) Clarke
J. F. Hudson
Stamford
Stamford Post Office
Cowboy Jennial Committee
Boston
Stamford American announces February classified rate increase
Publisher Roy M. Craig states new classified rates take effect with the first February issue. A one insertion minimum rises to 1.50 with 20 words. after 20 words seven cents per extra word. Consecutive weekly insertions carry a 1.00 minimum or five cents per word. Cash with order or by 10 a.m. Wednesday. Subscription prices rise March 1.
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Stamford American
Roy M. Craig
Hearing set on Stamford Hospital District summary judgment
At 9 a.m. in Anson Judge J Neil Daniel will hear Stamford Hospital Districts request for summary judgment in a suit brought by south Jones County taxpayers. The case includes a potential jury trial decision and involves the attorney general as a defendant. A related Hamlin Hospital District case also faces a ruling following a jury verdict for plaintiffs opposing inclusion.
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Stamford Hospital
South Jones County
J. Neil Daniel
104Th District Court
Anson
Hamlin Hospital
Southwest
Jones County
Hamlin
Stamford
Texas Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Eastland
Texas
John Hill
Stamford High seniors stage The Children's Story
Stamford High School seniors of 1976 present The Children's Story by James Clavell Friday and Saturday January 30 and 31 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. The play aims to prompt debate on American heritage and ideals of patriotism education and daily Christian living with music narration and acting credits listed. Tickets are $1 50 student presale $1 75 at door and $2 for adults with tickets from seniors or at the door.
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Stamford High School
James Clavell
Lillian Southerland
Bill Harrell
Bryan Tabor
Randy Brigham
John Burnett
Vicki Hertel
Tim Bunkley
Pam McClellan
Miss Williams
Andra Rorie
Karen Upshaw
Sandra
Mike Westfall
Billy
Jimmy Bunkley
Dann
Milton Bell
Joe
Pat Connally
Johnny
Darla McClintock
Hilda
Ellen Petty
Martin Rodriguez
Jill Waggoner
Dwaine Connally
Marshall Harris
Janet Lovvorn
License plate stickers go on sale Monday in Stamford
Stamford motorists begin annual vehicle registration with multi year plates for 1976. Stickers go on sale Monday and run through April 1, must be displayed by midnight that day. Obtain stickers at Bishop Electric Service, 218 W. McHarg, with Deputy Mrs. Enis Bishop handling county duties.
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Stamford
Stamford Area
Bishop Electric Service
W. McHarg
Enis Bishop
Sticker program details for license plate validation
Mrs. Bishop notes motorists must bring computer cards for validation before stickers are issued. Registration fees remain unchanged. Each motorist will receive one sticker to place in the upper left corner of the rear license plate, stapled to an instruction card with four steps for proper application.
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Longley
C. R. Foster
Avoca
Louise Chancey
Merkel
Burma Reed
Bill Lawson
Lawson
H. G. Andrews Jr
Craig
Christy Kaite
Ruby Bohannon
Rhonda Blain
Keith Young
Ronnie Conner
Willie Medford
Sharon Richards
Mary Easton
Girl Scouts
Betty Manske
Tiffie Taylor
Debbie Manske
Shirley Calamaco
Sharon Baxter
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