Col Park Jr retires after 30 years in Air Force service
Stamford native Col Paris D. Park Jr ends a 30 year Air Force career as commander of Lackland AFB basic training wing. A World War II veteran and fighter pilot, he received 26 decorations including the Legion of Merit at retirement. He will reside in Minden Louisiana with his wife Nelta Lunsford Park and family.
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Air Force
Stamford
Paris D. Park Jr
Lackland Afb
Col. Park
South Pacific
Vietnam
Stamford High School
Hardin-Simmons University
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Armed Forces Information and Education School
Carlisle
Air Command and Staff College
Naval War College
Paris D. Park Sr
Roby
Nelta Lunsford
Charles T. Park
Deborah Kennedy
Donna
Lendall
Pat) Prewit
Minden
Boll Weevil Fall Control Plans in Jones County
The Jones County Boll Weevil Diapause Association plans a 1973 fall diapause spray program with funds assured by two visitors from the Agriculture Commissioner’s office. County officials urge greater farmer participation and targeted spray blocks in less engaged areas. Ten traps will monitor weevil movement, with weekly readings guiding future spray timing.
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Jones County
Stuart Propst
John White
Kirby Clayton and
Propst
Clayton
Stamford Couple Featured in Parade Army Story
Stan and Luisa Thompson, son and daughter in law of Mr and Mrs W A Thompson of Stamford, were among two couples profiled in Parade May 6 for married couples in the Army. They are first lieutenants at Brooke General Hospital eye clinic Fort Sam Houston and both earned doctor of optometry degrees from the University of Houston before enlisting last June. They joined the Army to access advanced equipment and gain practical experience, eyeing a potential private practice after their two year tour.
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Stamford
Parade
Stan
Luisa Thompson
W. A. Thompson
Luisa
Brooke General Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
University of Houston
Claude Thompson
West Texas Medical Center
Abilene
Thompsons
Phillip Bowers
Michael
Jon
Clifton
Thompson
Ray Gerloff
Margaret Petterson
C. H. Peterson
Fritz S Gustafson
Austin
Gustafsons
Swenson
Okey Richards
John M. Swenson
Jack Nauert
Vernon Lyckman
Carl Moore
Rocky
Russ
Darrell Richards
Ursula
Fritz
Erick
Stan Leaf
Erin
A . Braun
Buck Elliott
Karen
Ray Reves
Elliott
Mrs Reves
Petersons
Peterson
Hugo B. Haterius
Charles Fr. Brownfield, Jr
Haterius
Reminder for Young Men to Register with Selective Service
State Director Melvin N. Glantz warns the draft ended claim is false and urges all young men to register. Local Board 77 offices and registrars listed across Stamford Haskell Lagerton O Brien Albany Moran and surrounding areas for eligible registrants.
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Austin
Texas
Melvin N. Glantz
Selective Service
Glantz
Anson
Hazel G. Dudley
Alma Bingham
Representative Voter Ratios Across Districts
The statement notes that each USS Congressman serves roughly 280 to 674 people, indicating a wide variance in constituent load per representative. It frames a discussion on district size and representation balance.
Bethel Lutheran Names Bible School Teachers
Bethel Lutheran Church will run a June Vacation Bible School for one week from Monday the 18th, 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. Teachers include Rev. Stan Leaf and several Mrs. Walter Heller Mrs. Jerry Schubert Mrs. Jimmy Hokanson Mrs. Hollis Muehlstein and others. The group supports Trinity Lutheran Church at Big Spring with $150 monthly. Community happenings include a sandwich supper hosted by the Business Women's Willing Workers at the playgrounds.
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Philip Olson
Bethel Lutheran Church
Stan Leaf
Walter Heller
Jerry Schubert
Jimmy Hokanson
Hollis Muehlstein
Darryl Schoonmaker
Sheridan Olson
Darrell Richards
Renee Brownfield
Reta Ivy
Larry Ivy
Taimi Rosenquist
Business Women
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Col
P. D. Parks Jr
Holstein
Hopkins County
Blossom
Bill Jack Allen
Brinker
P.D. Parks, JR
Eager Feed Mill
Rackelford County
Albany
Buddy R. Dulin
Moran
Rheba G Cannon
Goodyear
Sire
Old Fire
Joe Hudspeth
Tire and Appliance
Stamford, Texas
Bethel Lutheran Names Bible School
Bethel
Trinity Lutheran Church
Big Spring
Leland Nauertis
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Vicky Nauert
Leland Nauerts
Seguin
Texas Lutheran College
Walter Biehn
Philadelphia
FW Rosenquist
Reuben Olson
Teakwood Manor
Becky Hansen
Kenneth Hansen
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Randy Petterson
A. C. Braun
F. L. Cargile
A.C. Braun
Arnold Braun, Jr
Carolyn Braun
Bethel Lutheran Church Yard
Clements
Gilbert Hansen
Hansen
Eddie Shuquist
Edgar Shuquist
Bell Telephone Company
Sweetwater
American Telephone and Telegraph
Frances Olson
George Olson
Gerald
Ozona
Olsons
Columbia
S. C
Pfe
Donald Olson
Erland Olson
Houston
Toni Stevenson Wright
Johnny Stoener
Meisure
Kelly Moore
E. McHarg Dippel and Denson
Padded Stan
Ana
PD Gopal
Apani
Ryan Oneal
Jacqueline Bisset Warrety Dates
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James Garner
Katharine Ross
Walt Disney Productions
Eee Napoleon
Samantha
Tnen Wombre
Pierar
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