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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1978
Page
4
After weeks of 100 plus degree days the area endures heat with highs around 103 to 105 and lows in the upper 70s. Rainfall remains scarce with local totals well below normal, varying by town from six to ten inches yearly. Forecasters wonder if a cooler spell and rain will arrive later in July or August.
Austin legislators return to desks for a special session on tax relief called by Gov. Dolph Briscoe who expects hundreds of millions in relief. Proposals include repealing the 4 percent sales tax on home utility bills, raising inheritance exemptions, and limits on tax growth tied to inflation and population. The debate features two thirds majority needs, school funding shifts, and potential shifts in water, tobacco, and public finance policies.
Stamford Volleyball Association invites members and families to a swimming party on Thursday night July 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. Call Walter Bolin at 773-2176 for details. Visitors at Mrs. Dorothy Laughlin’s home include Mrs. John Clark and others from Sagerton and Midland. The note also mentions John Wesley Hyatt’s development of synthetic plastic celluloid for billiard balls.
Funeral for Daniel Clay Doan 83 of Merkel was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday July 4 at First Baptist Church Merkel with Rev T C Melton of Abilene officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery Merkel. Doan died July 2 at Reeves County Hospital Pecos after a long illness born October 6 1894 in Neches moved to Merkel early 1900s married Laura Dean August 31 1913 in Merkel survived by wife three sons Don Clayton Billy one daughter Sis Chenault one brother Herman 27 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and two predeceased sons Chris and Clem Lee Doan.
Stamford Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire on Saturday night at 11:08 PM. The blaze at 1217 Wells likely began in the living room and kitchen, per Fire Chief Bill Lawson, and the vacant house is owned by A. T. Halabot of Abilene.
From the Stamford American files July 11 1968 city readvertises bids for street paving and airport improvements with Aug 2 as bid day parking limits on North Swenson Street two hours city council second reading Lt Gov Preston Smith receives life membership in the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association after addressing oldtimers in Roundup Hall pinning badge by Bogan Rhea July 4th weekend judged calm Stamford police report two drunkenness arrests. Equalization boards set new valuations for Stamford Independent School District Stamford Hospital District and the City of Stamford. Mrs Bobby Gamblin Houston Mrs Bill Anderson and Modelle Gamblin hosted a friendly coffee. Memorial services honored about a dozen Texas Cowboy Reunion Association members with hymns and a deceased list read.
A large crowd witnessed the 1958 TCR parade on October 10 with W G Swenson serving as president of the organizing committee. Swenson led ceremonies as the Pioneer contingent marched through city streets.
Dewey McCullough caught a 30 pound yellow catfish at Lake Stamford on July 3 using goldfish bait. Earlier, June 23, he landed a 45 pound catfish at Lake Stamford amidst a Texas Cowboy Reunion. Stamford hosted heavy rain, a large parade, and awards for calf roping and cutting horse. Fund drive for Stamford Youth Center to begin next week.
Three artists who have exhibited at the Stamford Art Foundation show will join 45 artists at the Texas Art Classic July 22 23 in Fort Worth. Attending at the Tar rant County Convention Center are Ted Long of North Platte Neb Paul Tadlock of Fort Worth and Billi Bender of Oro Grande Calif.
The City of Lueders Texas invites sealed bids for a light Farmall grader and a 1954 Dodge dump truck. Bids due August 15 1978 at 4 30 pm. Equipment viewable at Lueders City Hall. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Editor notes The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek defends regulators as Washington drafts rules on home appliance labeling. FTC may require energy cost labels on refrigerators, varying by family size, with concerns about accuracy and practicality. The piece mocks enforcement for Idaho potatoes and Long Island ducks, ending with J A sign-off.
Texas reports 65 472 miles of pipelines including 27 490 miles of trunk lines 24 794 miles of gathering lines and 13 188 miles of product lines highlighting vast energy infrastructure across the state.
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