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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
8
Community leaders announce the Slow Down and Live campaign as a nationwide effort to reduce summertime highway deaths. Emphasizing voluntary motorist cooperation, the program builds on 1953 54 roots in the Northeast and aims to lower the vacation season wreck toll without relying solely on enforcement.
Stamford news covers Texas Cowboy Reunion sponsorship with Mrs. Tayman named hostess and Ellah Blan Eliott as sponsor. Stamford students excel in graduation with L. E. Loveless salutatorian and Kenneth Keeton valedictorian. Nursing graduates join Shannon West Texas Memorial School. Mary Jean Yates previews piano recital at home. Stamford to send large group to Abilene for West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention with Stamford Day and parade. Fireman’s band leads, new international track bannered for the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Local honors note Vers Steeley valedictorian and Bob Gardner best all around student.
The Stamford American announces upcoming notices and subscription details. Readers are directed to the Stamford office at 134 Fatene Street, Manterd, to inquire about rates, territory ads, and publication deadlines.
The Senate approves a revised tax package to boost general revenue by about 62 million dollars over the next two years, including a one cent rise on gasoline and cigarettes and a new beer levy. The measure also reshapes beer taxes, highway funding, and gas pipeline valuations as lawmakers push toward final passage.
A farmer laments experts proposing to show farmers how to farm more per acre while expressing doubt about experts and farmers swapping plows for guidance. He notes tractors idle nearby and skepticism about efficiency remedies. The piece uses a casual, opinionated tone.
Haskell County 4H Club Council met May 21 at the district court room to plan a dress revue and a camp. Jean Griffith chaired. Kathryn Ruffer was elected to district council. Present were Thelma Wirges Emilee Griffith Jean Griffith Iva June Cassey Christine Hutchinson Jean Hautchinson Linda Dunham Jo Ann Griffith and Kathryn Ruffer.
Stamford High pep squad schedules an important meeting at the high school on Friday June 3 at 4 p m. All prospective members are urged to attend. W B Harrison is recovering after major surgery at Stanford Sanitarium Thursday morning.
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