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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

2

Bond Savings Message Encourages June and July Bond Sales

The United States Treasury urges citizens to reexamine assets and participate in payroll or bank facilitated bond purchases during the midyear campaign in June and July. It highlights that savings bonds fund the debt while spreading ownership among individuals and notes bonds as a claim on future national wealth.

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Captiol End of Session Finds Much Work Undone

Final adjournment date unset as the 6th Legislature battles hundreds of bills. Major appropriations push education funding higher with 45 million for universities and 43 million for departments. Plan includes 200追加 highway patrolmen and new tuberculosis sanitoria and a Kerrville center. Organized labor faces strict measures and a reorganization plan stalls.

Texas Conference Committee

Redistricting Issue May Go to the Voters

The legislature may send the redistricting question to voters if lawmakers fail to act. A constitutional amendment would set up a board to redraw state legislative boundaries after each census. Observers cite lobbying by corporations as shaping the session and note limited chances for a World War II veterans bonus measure this year.

Senate House Ate Vets Hipperbert

Wheat harvest in Old Glory area continues after rains

Wheat averages 15 to 20 bushels per acre as harvest proceeds in Old Glory and surrounding areas. Rain and hail delayed work, but ground is now dry enough for planting feed and cotton. Local residents and visitors from Stamford Aspermont Avoca and Abilene attended services and gatherings, with trips noted to the Texas coast and other points.

Harry Lavender Stamford Old Glory Church of Christ Aday Joe Raymond Jones Aspermont Delos Callicoatte Jerry J. C. King Trine San Angelo FE. L. Hinson Breckenridge H. A. Reynolds Sammie Herbert Rinn Cecil Klump Texas Austin L. L. May HSU Abilene Old Glory Baptist Church McClellan ACC Old Glory Church of Christ

World Championship Midland Rodeo Opens Thursday

Midland hosts the World Championship Midland Rodeo June 5 to 8 with plans for a record crowd from West Texas and New Mexico. Events include saddle bronc bareback bull riding calf roping bulldogging and wild cow milking. Prizes exceed 7500 with Cowgirl Sponsor Contest offering over 1200. committee members include Leonard P Lor John Dablin and Clarence Scharbauer Jr. secretary treasurer J Homer Epley.

Midland Midland Fair, Inc West Texas New Mexico Permian Basin Wiill Texa Arizona

Handsome New Office Chairs on Display

See them at the Stamford American on the south side of the square showcasing new office chairs for business spaces.

Aren Stamford Texas East Hamilton Street Stamford American

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