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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1981

Page

7

Bobbie Olson Honored Hostess During 1981 Cowboy Reunion

Bobbie Olson mirrors duties and social duties as 1981 TCR Hostess for the Cowboy Reunion. June brought showers of congratulations, gifts, and multiple parties at Stamford area venues including backyards, country clubs, and cabins. Highlights included a Western Art Show preview, a Collector's Preview, a Chairman's dinner, and numerous host-sponsored barbecues with about 175 guests attending each event.

Eugene John Selmon TCR Bobbie Stamford Country Club Rodeo Henry Andrews, Jr Andrews J.O. Calhoun Jim West Lake Stamford Travis Horton Melvin Rosenquist John E. Youngquist Carlton Strand Leroy Lundgren Oliver Reed Jack Mills Nordie Bayouth Abilene Peggy Childress Johnny

Dream Come True Hostess Is Bobbie Olson Of Stamford

Bobbie Olson of Stamford achieves her long dream of becoming the Texas Cowboy Reunion Hostess. The 1961 TCR Hostess selection follows her earlier daughter Genie serving as Official Sponsor in 1970. A May 5 ceremony and a Stamford Country Club dinner marked Olson's formal recognition, with honors and parties noted for Ex-Hostesses and guests.

Stamford Bobbie Olson Bobbie Genie Robbie Eugene TCR Sheriff's Posse Fareed Hassen

Official Sponsor attends to many responsibilities

Kim Ekdahl the 1981 TCR sponsor for Stamford has many duties at rodeo events and enjoys social obligations. She expresses honor at representing Stamford and looks forward to meeting participants. Numerous parties in her honor include a punch party, a banana split gathering, and a luncheon with Mexican salad.

Kim Ekdahl TCR Spongor Stamford Kim Kims Lori Med- Storn Raymond Medford Missy Bearden Miss Bearden Lydia Heller Cindy Oman Carlton Strand Lenard Strand Darrell Richards Texas Richards Garland Cox Clinton Rogers John S. Davis Mae Schoontmaker

City Council weighs Industrial Development Corporation plan

Ambulance service unclear and a halted subsidy increase are noted as the City Council postpones action on forming an Industrial Development Corporation for the city. City Attorney Charlie Brownfield recommends bringing in Gary West of West Texas Utilities at the July 13 meeting to discuss the non profit body. The council also declines a permit for Mrs Gabriel Rodriguez to operate a refreshment stand during the Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade.

Charlie Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Joe Harrison Gary West West Texas Utilities Corportion Gabriel Rodriguez Ken Roberson

Stamford High School Class of 1956 Reunion Saturday

The class of 1956 at Stamford High School holds its 25th anniversary reunion Saturday with registration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lions Club Building. A luncheon for members and families starts at 1 p.m., reservations via Morris Hammer at 773-2556, followed by a social at the Dog House at 8 p.m.

Stamford High School Lion’s Club Morris Hammer

Cancer drive big success

Mrs. Duncan president of the local Woman's Forum extends appreciation to those who helped make the recent campaign a success. Board members named include Mrs. C.F. Clarke president, Mrs. R.V. Hagle public education, Mrs. Harry Haynes service and rehabilitation, Mrs. S.H. Rogers county crusade chairman, Mrs. Hazel Overton, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs George Kinney, and Mrs James Wests, memorials.

Duncan Woman's Forum American Cancer Society Board Jones County C.F. Clarke R.V. Hagle Harry Haynes S.H. Rogers Hazel Overton George Kinney James Wests

White House letter to Jenny Doan from President Reagan

Jenny Doan received a letter signed by President Ronald Reagan at the White House last week. She had wished him well during his recovery from the assassination attempt, and Reagan returned the kindness in a personal note. Miss Doan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Doan of Stamford.

Jenny Doan Ronald Reagan Reagan White House Miss Doan Jimmy Doan Stamford

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Gerald Proctor TCR Bobbie Gary Mathis Don Welch Sam Tankersley Cecil Cothrum Tommy Hammer David Ballard Glade Reed Tom Hickman Robert Bird Willie Medford Hazell Petty Jim Hokanson Bob Harrison Clifton Cobb Howard Overby Glen McCandless Norris Smith Inez Newquist John Harrell Marvin Massey Bill Pritchard Ray Kinney Jerry Schubert Proctors Kenneth Carlton Vance Proctor Jayne Schoonmaker Lori Melanie Kim Ekdaml John Wendeborn Ronnie Sonny Christopher Ronny Collins Russell Newman Hassen’s
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