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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
8
Sights and plans for a possible annual Fun-Tier Days in Stamford feature western wear events sales and entertainment aimed at recreating the Cowboy Reunion atmosphere. Merchants anticipate themed activities and special values to draw crowds and boost commerce.
Stamford presses forward with new industry as Armour Packing Company opens a branch distributing house here. A moonlit lake picnic near the college drew military company members and friends for drills and a social spread. Texas Central adds a water tank at McHlar Avenue Station to speed refilling for arriving and departing trains. Constable J R Day arrested two men sought in Corsicana for burglary and returned them for questioning.
Pioneers on Parade notes the municipal swimming pool opened Sunday afternoon with a strong turnout. The town also reports a new Johnson Truck Lines and Plumkett Motor Lines terminal at 401 S Ferguson, sharing space with Vaden Planing Mill. Otto Smith becomes rural carrier for Stamford Route 2, replacing J S Sloan who retired May 31 after 11 years.
American, June 4 1953. Stamford water supply holds up after three weeks without rain. City Manager Harry Steenson notes full Lueders storage and periodic pumping from Clear Fork Brazos. New water system progress includes near completion of the filter plant and pipeline to Stamford Lake. Downtown stores see renovations J C Penney Kinney Furniture Strand Building. Dr Cromwell to occupy part of Strand Building. Local Latin students earn honors certificates and Bert Flemings reports Caroline Cole receives medal pin for 115/120.
Rumors swirl around Austin that Governor Connally may line item veto the higher education funding bill and call a fall session to press the issue. Some predict September or October reconvening to tackle redistricting, while Speaker Tunnell weighs a possible summer session and praises the 58th Legislature's work.
William R. Tidwell aviation structural mechanic first class USN son of Mr and Mrs E C Tidwell is serving with Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 24 at Naval Air Station Port Lyautey Morocco The squadron provides tactical support for Sixth Fleet units in the Mediterranean and delivers personnel cargo and mail to ports and aircraft carriers at sea.
Mrs. Claude Caudle of Fort Worth is visiting this week as a sister in law to Mrs. Raymond Hammer, staying with the family and joining local social activities.
The Old Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm at Paint Creek writes to defend small towns and farmers against fears they are disappearing. He compares farming to the auto industry, notes 8 percent of the population are farmers, and cites agricultural economics to argue towns remain viable.
Notice announces the consolidation of the Stamford American with The Stamford Leader and lists editor Roy M Craig and assistant Vern Stewart. It records publication details, entry as a second class matter, and a prompt correction policy for errors reflecting on any firm individual or corporation.
The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lane hosted relatives including Rev. and Mrs. Bob Epps with Tommy and Elise from Kansas City after a Thursday arrival. They stayed until Tuesday then planned a Houston visit to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Epps. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Kirksey Jr. and Glen of Dallas came for several days. Mrs. Epps is the former Richie Lane and Mrs. Kirksey was Sharon Jane.
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