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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

2

Mrs. Hess Burned by Oven Explosion in Sagerton Home

In Sagerton Mrs. Ben Hess suffered arm and facial burns when her oven exploded as she tried to light it. She was treated at a local hospital and released. The brief notes recount community visits, showers, and funeral attendances in the area.

Ben Hess Sagerton John Clark Leland Thane May Mmes Barney Ross Mr. Benton Glys Quade Charles Clark M. Y. Benton Bay Spring Dorothy Lois Kaipling West Columbia A. C. Knipling Bill Askew Waco G. A. Leach Stitch and Chatter Club

Liama Beasts of Burden in High Altitude Use

The Liama serves as a pack animal in high altitude regions, aiding transport and work. Its surefootedness and endurance make it valuable for carrying loads where harsher terrain limits other beasts.

Liama

Tri County Softball Tourney Opener At Wendebors

The Stamford Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a Thursday night softball kickoff at Wendebors with six teams including Abilene Hamlin Anson and Ericksdahl. Abilene plays Hamlin at 7 p m with Anson Gophers versus Ericksdahl at 8 3 and Stamford Firefighters against Anson at 10 p m.

Stamford Abiene Hamlin Anson Gophers Ericksdahl Anson Firefighters

Chilequake death toll ranks near 29th in world

World wide ranking places Chile’s recent quake fatalities around 24 to 29 with estimates near 5 000 including tidal waves. The list cites historic disasters in South America and Asia, noting Calcutta 1920 and Shensi 1556 as among the deadliest.

Chile South America Shensi China Calcutta India Portugal

Merchants Pin League Opens at Stamford Lanes

The Mer chants Pin League begins Thursday at 6 30 pm in Stamford Lanes with ten five man teams in an ABC sanctioned loop Harmon Daf fern league president says. It is the first league play at the newly opened lanes with sponsors including Don Bailey Cafe Trail Chevrolet Texas Coca Cola Bottling Co West Texas Utilities White's Auto Store Pioneer Hardware Doyle's Machine Shop Fletcher Oil Ennis Bishop Electric Co and Humble Oil.

Merchants Pin League Stamford Harmon Daffern Don Bailey Cafe Trail Chevrolet Texas Coca Cola Bottling Co West Texas Utilities White's Auto Store Pioneer Hardware Doyle's Machine Shop Fletcher Oil Ennis Bishop Electric Co Humble Oil

Fragmentary Auto Listing Offers Mixed Vehicles

The readable fragments show a 1958 Studebaker four cylinder? vehicle and a 2 door Chevrolet pickup with possible repossession notes. Other fragments mention a Cadillac four door, a LARK model, and prices or bases unclear.

Stamford youths celebrate end of school with bowling party

Last Friday after practice seniors held a bowling party and supper at Stamford Lanes for their baccalaureate service. The Prep Teen Tri-Hi-Y Club hosted a Chunkies Filing at the pavilion Monday, refreshments served to many glad to be summer. Exes welcomed back as college plans loom for Lind sey and Bosse.

Stamford

Decision Week Kickoff With Bowling and Dance Plans

Lewis Timberlake led the gathering while entertainment came from the Teners and the On-Beats, including Mark Holcomb Larry Jones and David Grissom. The group discussed activities for the vacation start with choices like bowling swimming dancing and eating.

L. W. Johnson Lewis Timberlake Teners Mark Holcomb Larry Jones David Grissom

Singers to gather Sunday at Foursquare Gospel Church Stamford

Sam White announces a gospel singing event at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Stamford. The gathering will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 with an open invitation to all lovers of gospel music.

Foursquare Gospel Church Stamford Sam White

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