Stamford Eyes New Water Source Funded by Potential Bond Bill
Stamford could secure a new water supply through a proposed revenue bond of just over a half million dollars if Governor Jester signs House Bill 853. The bill would allow escrow to cover existing bonds and permit new issues despite current call constraints, aiding plans for a Deadman’s Creek lake with a pipeline to the city’s system. The council watches oil-area prospects, noting both productive wells and dry holes could impact land costs.
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Stamford
Jester
Escrow
Deadman’s Creek
Lueders
Ryland Gleaton Elected Fifth Division Commander
Ryland Gleaton, longtime commander of the 17th district, American Legion, was elected commander of the Fifth Division at the Sweetwater convention last weekend. Mrs. Gleaton was chosen district auxiliary president. A large Stamford delegation attended and a memorial service was held Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryland Gleaton
American Legion
Sweetwater
R. T. Ferrell Dies Of Heart Attack
Funeral held for R. T. Ferrell 61 a Stamford resident since 1905 with service at Church of Christ conducted by D. L. Ashley. He died of a heart attack Saturday while arising. Survivors include wife Sallie and a son Royce of Lubbock plus six daughters and five brothers and two sisters. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
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R. T. Ferrell
Stamford
Church of Christ
D. L. Ashley
Highland Cemetery
Mr. Ferrell
Lear County
Jones County
Sallie Jenkins
Royce Ferrell
Lubbock
C. Harshberger
Hawk Springs
Weo
Leo Hardin
Linnet
Calif
A. P. Hill
Wetumka
Okla
O. D. Toney
Velma Ferrell
Abilene
Vineta
Jack
E. Luck
Graham
Hood
Mick
Mias
C. D. Toney
J. A. Jenkins
Murrel
W. C. Terrell
F.C. Ferrell
Sweetwater
H. A. Ferel
Troy Allison
Pasadena
Texas
W. B. Jenkins
Gladewater
T. H. Jenkins
Irene
S. L. Jenkins
San Antonio
Leo Jenkins
Roswell
New Mex
YT. C. Ferrell
Ada
Patsy and
Jerry
Linnell
H. L. Ferrell
Fresno
Wyo
Matt Steddum
Jack Bounds
Ruby
Minnie Garvin
Jealous Beard
Albany
Propst
Fry
Anson
Abilene Jaycees to Visit Stamford Friday Night
The Abilene Jaycee baseball team invades Stamford Friday night for a game that excites local fans. Boots Beatty at third base and Boots Owner at shortstop, both previously with Stamford teams, headline the visitors. Stamford plays Swenson Thursday night.
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Apeene Jaycees
Abilene Jaycee
Stamford
Jaycees
Boots Beatty
Boots
Swenson
KDWT Joins Mutual System As Full Affiliate
KDWT Stamford will enlarge service by joining the Mutual Broadcasting System as a full time affiliate on June 1. The 250 watt, 1400 kilocycle station is owned by David W. Ratliff. Stamford and the city were saluted on three programs reaching over 400 stations coast to coast with recognition from Boston St Louis and Chicago. The Mutual lineup includes Queen for a Day Fulton Lewis Cedric Foster Scotland Yard Family Theater Treasure Hour of Song Cleveland Symphony and Twenty Questions along with other entertainment features.
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Stamford
KDWT
Mutual Broadcasting System
David W.W. Ratliff
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
the Mutual
Fulton ‘Lewis
Cedric Foster
Scotland Yard
Family Theater
Treasure Hour of Song
Cleveland Symphony
Twenty Questions
Abilene Man Seeks Naval Reserve Support from Rotarians
Abilene banker Alec Bickley urged Rotarians to back a local Naval Reserve unit. He cited a government report predicting future conflict, announced a new armory for Abilene and a 200-member recruitment plan. Members voted to raise quarterly dues from 4 to 5 dollars.
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Alec Bickley
Abilene
Rotarians
Naval Reserve
Bickley
Trumann
Rotary Club
Revival Opens Sunday at Assembly of God Church
Opening day at the new Assembly of God church on Moran street Sunday June 9 will feature an afternoon program and ongoing services. Rev. R. F E. Maxwell the evangelist will conduct the revival meetings following weather delays caused work to miss completion.
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New Assembly of God Church
Moran Street
R. F E. Maxwell
McClendon Youth Spends Summer at Home
Jack Warren McClendon, student at Texas A. and M. College, is home for the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs Jack McClendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warren McClendon
Texas A. & M. College
Mrs
Jack McClendon
Memorial Day address calls for renewed liberty and freedom
John A. Willoughby urged a rededication to liberty and personal freedoms in a Memorial Day address on the post office plaza. He tied the nation’s history to sacrifices in wars, quoting John 3 16 and Patrick Henry as guiding figures, with a wreath ceremony, firing squad salute and taps.
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United States
John A. Willoughby
Post Office Plaza
Mr. Willoughby
America
Patrick Henry
A. G. Fitzgerald
Ryland Gleaton
Clifford B. Thomas
Auston White
Buddy
Youth Revival Opens Friday At Calvary Church
Calvary Baptist church hosts a Youth Revival starting Friday with young preachers Bob Monzingo and Charles Sorrell in charge on alternate nights. Prayer at 7 30 p.m. and preaching at 8 p.m. Rev M O Row directs music with George Turner featured. Vacation Bible School follows Monday from 8 30 to 10 30 each morning. Both preachers are Stamford boys with parents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Bob Monzingo
Charles Sorrell
M. O. Row
George Turner
Sorrell
Hardin-Simmons University
Monzingo
Stamford
Swimming Pool Opens With Good Crowds
The Stamford municipal swimming pool opened Sunday with a large crowd at the first session. Attendance remains strong each afternoon while night use is limited by cooler weather. Lifeguards for the year are Gilbert Cobb and Lawrence Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Municipal
Carl Coleman
Gilbert Cobb
Lawrence Webb
Miss Ethel Fleming Undergoes Major Surgery At Stamford
Miss Ethel Fleming, staff member at the Stamford sanatorium, underwent major surgery Tuesday morning at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Fleming
Stamford
Water Tower Dismantling Begins Before Move to Stamford
Workmen from Ft. Worth Structural Steel Co. started dismantling a 500000 gallon overhead water tank purchased by Stamford. The tank now at Camp Barkley will be reerected near the current water tank in the northwest city area. Lawrence Crider holds the foundation contract and the site is staked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth Structural Steel Co
Stamford
Abilene
Camp Barkeley
Lawrence Crider
New Hope to Vote On Consolidation of School District
School patrons in New Hope will vote Saturday June 28 on consolidating with Stamford County Line Independent School District. An election in the Stamford district will also be held that day to decide admission of New Hope. This follows three prior consolidation votes all favorable.
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New Hope
Stamford County Line Independent
Roger Q. Garret
Stamford
Four Injured in Highway Collision Near Stamford
Four people were injured in a highway crash one mile east of Stamford on Highway 380 Saturday night. The 9:30 p.m. collision involved Rosten H. Safford and Willie L. Byrd, with Byrd, his wife Mrs. Byrd, and their six-year-old son Bobby treated and dismissed from Stamford sanitarium by early week. Safford was discharged Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Rosten H. Safford
Lueders
Willie L. Byrd
Avoca
Keith Whitt
Hutto Family Attends Baccalaureate Service
Mr and Mrs Homer Hutto and their Abilene children were in town Sunday night for the baccalaureate service.
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Homer Hutto
Abilene
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named in Senior Class
Bill Cannon led the senior graduating class with an average of 94.375, followed by Eula Rae Tankursley with 92.50. A commencement program at the Se. J Methodist Church featured speakers, musical numbers, and diplomas presented by Supt. L. W Johnson.
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Bill Cannon
Eula Rae Tankursley
John Cannon
E. R. Tankursley
Bill
Hig Cnoal
Radunt Oxone
Se. J Methodist Church
Odell Anders
Our Tomorrow
Paula Mae Vaden
Clydia Massey
Tommy Elliott
Tschakovsky
Patty McDonald
Lois Caldwell
L. W Johnson
Jewel Austin
Mr. Johnson
Albert Russell
Miles B. Hays
J. H. Skiles
Rotary group heads to international convention
Mr and Mrs C T Dodson, Mr and Mrs George Kinney and John Reese join Stamford Rotary members bound for the Rotary International convention in San Francisco. Earlier travelers include Incoming District Governor Jim McCulloch and K Bh Bryant. Mrs McCulloch accompanied her husband and Bryant was joined by his wife and daughter Mrs Earl Russell Jr and her son Rusty.
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C. T. Dodson
George Kinney
John Reese
San Francisco
Rotary International
Stamford Rotary Club
Jim McCulloch
K. Bh. Bryant
Bible School Registration Friday at First Baptist Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church runs June 9 to 13 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration fee applies. refreshments provided. A daily general assembly opens each morning with separate age group classes and a Friday picnic and Friday night commencement. A nursery will care for small children.
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The
First Baptist Church
Summer Athletic Program to Open Immediately With Swimming
The Stamford summer athletic program led by Syd Russell Jr and assistant Cec il Massey will start at once with swimming and softball. Classes for boys and girls start June 9 with non-swimmer and paddler sessions. Softball begins June 16 with weekday workouts and citywide play evenings.
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Syd Russell, Jr
Cecil Massey
Stamford
Russell
Massey
Reverend Rhew Named New Pastor at Methodist Church
Reverend J O Quattlebaum leaves St Johns Methodist for Central Methodist in Dalhart. Rev Marshall E Rhew of Borger succeeds him. Rhew and family arrived Wednesday. they have three daughters and will reside locally. District Superintendent S H Young moves to Highland Heights in Sweetwater. Rev J A Crawford becomes Northwest Texas Conference secretary with family moving here. Other local pastors reassigned include Mam Fisher Aspiermont, Robert Harris Avoca, J F Hazel Haskell, Liova Hamilton Rule. Lueders and Sagert Tuxedo charges to be reassigned.
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J. O. Quattlebaum
St. John's Methodist Church
Central Methodist Church
Dalhart
Marshall E. Rhew
Borger
Mr. Rhew
Rhews
Marsha Gay
Suzanne
Carol Jean
Lueders
S. H. Young
Sweetwater
Highland Heights Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
J. A. Crawford
First Methodist
Phillips
Crawford
Wayne
Marvin
Mr. Crawford
Northwest Texas
Mam
Fisher
Aspiermont
Robert D. Harris
Avoca
J. FE. Hazell
Haskell
Liova Hamilto
Sagert Tuxedo
Mrs Medlin Wins Golf Tournament at Warmen's Club
Mrs Medlin emerged winner of a blind bogey golf tournament held by Warmen's Golf Club. Other players included Ike Hudson Marvin Hinds Hubert Watson J O Calhoun C J Cromwell Clay Markham J C Shamburger H J Moreland Dean Culp P R Bettis and C Westfall.
County 4-H Club Girls to Attend Camp at Christoval
The 4-H club girls elected to attend the district camp at Camp Christoval June 17 include Dorothy Foster Avoca 4-H Club Willie Huddleston Hodges 4-H Club and Willie Joe Rogers Noodle 4-H Club Evelyn West Hawley I-H club is the alternate. A sponsor and the county home demonstration agent will drive the group to camp.
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Camp Christoval
Dorothy Foster
Avoca
Willie Huddleston
Hodges
Willie Joe Rogers
Noodle
Evelyn West
Hawley
Clean Up Drive In Stamford Aims For Apple Pie Order
Stamford conducted a city clean up on Thursday with organizers hoping for complete hauling by nightfall. Businesses closed in morning to allow employees to assist, while remaining crews planned to finish any unfinished tasks.
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Stamford
Boy Escapes Injury After Tractor Incident
Keith Dunklin of Avoca was run over by a tractor on Wednesday. A portion of the tractor passed over his head but he escaped without broken bones. He was recovering at Stamford sanitarium and was expected to be dismissed from the hospital Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Dunklin
Avoca
Stamford Sanitarium
H. H. Dunklin
Charlie Williams Recovering From Accident
Charlie Frank Williams suffered severe injuries when his head hit a windshield in a May 23 crash near a fishing camp at Lake Work. He recovered enough to be discharged from St. Joseph’s hospital in Fort Worth last Thursday. His mother, Mrs. C. F. Williams, joined him after traveling from Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Frank Williams
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pt. Worth
Williams
Lake Work
William
C. F. Williams
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Child Loses Toe in Bicycle Accident
Five year old Tommie Massey, son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Massey, lost a big toe while playing on a bicycle. He is receiving treatment at Stamford Sanitarium.
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Tommie Massey
Marvin Massey
Stamford Sanitarium
Convention attendance by Texas cotton group officer
Roland R. Kelley of Ruleington Cotton Co and member of the Texas Cottonseed Crusher's Association agricultural committee will attend the fourth annual convention in Corpus Christi on June 6 and 7.
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Roland R. Kelley
Ruleington Cotton OF Co
Texas Cottonseed Crusher's Assocition
Corpus Christi
Miss Ruth Greenwood Visits Del Rio Family
Miss Ruth Greenwood of Del Rio arrived Tuesday for a visit with her sister Mrs. Cleburne Huston and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Greenwood
del Rio
Cleburne Huston
Harvest of Wheat in High Gear
Wheat harvesting in Stamford reports 104 carloads by Thursday noon and yields as high as 40 bushels per acre on a 17 acre plot by Louie Spitzer of Old Glory. The crop, selling at 2.20 per bushel, comes from fields under recent flood water while elevators see long overnight lines as farmers work around the clock. Quality remains good and early expectations exceed.
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Stamford
Louie Spitzer
Old Glory
17 Women Prepare for B and P W Convention Trip
A 17-member Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club delegation will attend the state BEPW convention in San Antonio this weekend. They depart Friday morning by chartered bus with two Anson and six Abilene members joining, returning Sunday night. Delegates include Olive McDougle and Billie Katherine Griffin with Faye Kelley and Frances Bennett. alternates Bertha Day Geneva Weaver Dorothy Luck Kile Newton Thelma Gray. others Signa Stanley Ruby Lee Hughes Pauline McKinley Irene Taylor Vera Meade Iva King Ruby Jeanes Georgia Smit.
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Anson
Abilene
Stamford
Stamford Club
Olive McDougle
District 7
Billie Katherine Griffin
Faye Kelley
Frances Bennett
Bertha Day
Geneva Weaver
Dorothy Luck
Kile Newton
Thelma Gray
Signa Stanley
Ruby Lee Hughes
Pauline McKinley
Irene Taylor
Vera Meade
Iva King Ruby Jeanes
Georgia Smit
George Kinney Elected Commander of New VEW Post
George Kinney was elected commander of the new Stamford post of Veterans of Foreign Wars to be formally instituted Friday at the City Auditorium. Charter members include EK. Clay Beaver as the first World War II veteran to join. other officers named are Horace H. Hooper, Wilburn C. Sorrell, William D. Dodd Jr, Marcus Lee Hager, Seaton J. Whitt, Andrew M. Stanford, A. L. Groves Jr, James W. Fuqua, A. J. McFronald, Milton C. McKinley, and trustees and adjutant chosen to complete the leadership slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kinney
Stamford
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Areditorium
J. J. Divens
Texas Department
E of Yew
Clay Beaver
Horace H. Hooper
Sie
Wilburn C. Sorrell
William D. Dodd, Jr
Marcus Lee Hager
Seaton J. Whitt
Andrew M. Stanford
A. L. Groves, Jr
James W. Fuqua
A. J. Mcfronald
Milton C. McKinley
Frizell Buys Rausey Meat Market
JV Frizell purchased Rausey Meat Market in Payne's grocery store from Allem Rasey. The shop will stock fresh and cured meats. Jim Freeman, a noted local butcher, will run the market with Paul Frizell as clerk.
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JV. Frizell
Rasey 'S
Payne's
Allem Rasey
Jim Freeman
Paul Frizell
Stamford Girls Head to Camp Wet Oxaca at Lake Cisco
A large group of Stamford area girls depart Wednesday aboard the Katy Bluebird Special for Camp Wet Oxaca run by Camp Fire Girls of the West Texas area. The first session at Cisco begins and ends Saturday with return by train. Stamford women assist as specialists and counselors.
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Stamford Area
Lake Cisco
Camp Fire Girls
West Texas
Cisco
Stamford
Katy
Cisco Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Hollis Haynes
H. M. Jones
Knox City
W. G. Morris
W. 8. Olinger
Henry Peterson
Scott
BK. Boone
J. L. Tabor
Ki. L. Martin
Dean Culp
Peterson
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Legion
Naval Reserve Program
Assembly of God Church
Calvary Church
Victor Bule
Vernell Neiast
Barbara Jean Richards
Marvin Rinn
Herbert Goodyear
Tommye Nance
Central Presbyterian Church
Rey Miles Rnlays
Ir Walio
Lifford
Thomas
Stamford Music Club
Lord Is My
Shepherd
Tony Selmon
Supe I
Johnson
Oscar Theodor: Armstrong
Billye Bagby
Johnny Bell
Sunshine Berg
James Riley Billington, Jr
Jessie Maude Buntin
Maxine McKeever
Durwood Miller
da Jean Pugh
Grady Rozelle
Betty Sue Samuels
Eugene Sanders
Lola Faye Stephens
Glenna Taylor
Paula MaeVaden
Rosie Alma Vinson
James Walsh
John Louis Whisenant
Delores Marie Williams
Rotary Convention
Rhew
Methodist Church
Mrs. Medlin
Charlie Williams
B&pw
Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club
BEPW
Eorge Kinney
New Vew Post
J. Vv. Frizell Buys
Rausey Meat Market
E. L. Martin
Lou Williams Polnac
Fred Stockdale
Earl Cotten
John Bennett
Water Front
Archie Pardue
May Massey
Stam
Emma Louise Apling
Nancy Martin
Betty Upshaw
Barbara Ann Porter
Nancy Sue Ashcroft
Betty Box
Jonell Monsey
Yvonne Peterson
Margaret Cooper
Lois Boedeker
Sue Hollobaugh
Mona Jean Reid
Nancy Wilson
Patsy Sue Walton
Patricia Rice
Doris Ann Kelley
Mary Sue Musgrove
Mary Ann McDaniel
Donna Derrick
Noretta Lovvorn
Patsy Ann Daffern
Sue Williams
Martha Hudson
Jeannette Tabor
Hollis Rae Haynes
Betty Lou Boone
Jo Ann Boone
Sondra Sue Burson
Sarah Harrison
Carolyn Graham
Gwendolyn Scoot
Maggie Su Humphrey
Charlotte Mickler
Hebecca Helmer
Gradalyn Morris Jo Ann Olinger
Angela Tillotson
Gail Swenson
Sabra Vrury
Dana Vaden
Kay Culp
Mary Lou Wiggins
Darrell Mae McWilliams
Kathryn Cotten
Anna Ruth Smith
Patsy Perkins
Charlsie Hambright
Dorothy Baird
Phyllis Earl Cotten
Peggy Ivy
Sandy Rudin
Christine Johnson
Nancy Pardue
Mabel Barret
Peggy Willams
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