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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1980
Page
4
A reader notes that Stamford’s baseball program mirrors the comic strip Shoe with coaches berating adults in the stands and little league profanity. Parents report unsportsmanlike behavior, favoritism in playing time, and a lack of constructive, participatory activity for youth.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock proposes union dues deduction from state employee pay. A June 9 trial will decide legality amid Right to Work concerns. Gov. Clements pushes to ban the checkoff next year. The dispute spans constitutional, political and labor lines with broader election implications at stake.
Chris S. Jones of Tulsa formerly of Stamford received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa School of Law in a ceremony at Sharp Chapel on May 11. Commencement followed at the Tulsa Assembly Center at 8 p.m. Jones, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jones of Stamford, is married to Melissa T. Watson of Stamford. He is a Stamford High School graduate and a Texas Tech University BBA, and works for Standard Oil in Tulsa. Also notes on hand stitching advise choosing thread weight appropriately.
Norma Terry notes VIP Club Friday gathering at St. Ann's parish hall with about 100 guests for lunch including pork laf black-eyed peas and tomato juice. Activities feature Bingo, 42 and 54 dominoes and singing. volunteers welcome for 20 minute shifts. Sunbonnet straw hat day planned next Wednesday with 60 plus age requirement for VIP status.
Stamford area faced a double blow as a power blackout hit West Texas fields and crops after storms. High winds and golf ball sized hail battered wheat maize and cotton, with damages running into hundreds of dollars. Ben Buie led Stamford High School’s 1960 61 graduation with over 70 diplomas awarded by Supt. L W Johnson.
Mrs. Bill Reed named official hostess of the 40th Texas Cowboy Reunion to be held July 2 3 and 4. She has three children and is active in civic endeavors including the Community Kindergarten and Music Club, president of the Lady Golfers, and a participant at St John s United Methodist Church. Reed will entertain visiting sponsors during the Reunion with Stamford sponsors assisting.
The City Pool will host Splash Day on June 7 with free swimming for all ages and first swimming lessons starting June 9. Tuesday evenings feature Ladies Night from 6 to 8 p.m. with 50 cent admission. pool hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 50 cents student or $1 adult. Memberships and summer passes available. $15 per person or $50 per family for the season.
The Old Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm argues about automaker rebates and tax policies. He mocks direct $500 checks with a caveat on government rebates and notes a possible fiscal merit if used judicially. He jokes about trading a subscription for $10 and mentions a ruby-throated hummingbird with 940 feathers.
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