Meyer Wins World’s Fastest 500 Mile Race at Indy
Louis Meyer drove the Tudor Special to victory in the 21st International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis on May 30 achieving a 104.162 mph average over 500 miles. Meyer, a two time winner, credited tire reliability from Firestone for enabling record speeds despite mid race refueling and two man cars. Firestone engineers emphasize tire mounting and endurance under brick track heat and pounding.
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Indianapolis
Louis Meyer
Tommy Milton
Firestone
Cowboys Look to Stamford Reunion Dates Near
In Howard county a Long Slaughter rancher with a Big Spring base hosts a fine white faced cattle herd rooted in the Sugg Robertson line. Slaughter aims to bring back an old chuck wagon for the event as plans form. Miss Modesta Good of Borden county, sponsor for Big Spring, served as Miss Be Spring at a recent West Texas Chamber event and is noted as an adept horsewoman on her father’s ranch.
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Howard County
Big Spring
Biging
Slaughter
Modesta Good
Tom J. Good
Borden County
Midland Cattlemen Plan to Attend Texas Cowboy Reunion
Midland area cattlemen expect to visit Stamford for the fourth annual Texas Cowboy Reunion held July 3 to 5. The association, formed in 1930, preserves old outfit customs and funds improvements with profits from the event. Cowboys from Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico compete in contests.
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Midland
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford
Stamford Cattle and Businessmen
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
West Texas cotton co op plans county units for broader reach
County units of a new cotton cooperative are to be organized as the West Texas Cooperative Growers Association moves toward a territorial structure. A mid June Abilene conference will refine policies with ACCA and state cooperative officials. The plan emphasizes autonomous local units, lower costs, and closer member contact to improve marketing efficiency.
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Alvis
WTCGA
Abilene
ACCA
New Farm Credit Association
Washington
West Texas
Ivis
World cotton co-op unit gains support from farmers
Organization manager Daniel leads a district unit of the WTCGA with board members in their territories. The co operative aims to provide worldwide selling advantages while farmers control policy. The district unit has been favorably received and is expected to operate this season to improve services for cotton growers.
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Daniel
WTCGA
Prohibition Forces in West Texas Organize Meetings
The Anti-Saloon League mails letters urging dry supporters in the 24th Senatorial District to attend Abilene or Breckenridge gatherings. About 30 regional conferences planned across Texas to mobilize counties. Arnold Smith of Indianapolis avoids jail by agreeing to a three year bedtime. J. C. Williams wins first prize in Barnesville quilt show. Advertising in the American pays.
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Anti-Saloon League
24Th
Senatorial
Taylor
Nolan
Fisher
Jones
Mitchell
Scurry
Abilene
Haskell
Throckmorton
Shackelford
Stephens
Eastland
Callahan
Breckenridge
Texas
Arnold Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
Order of the Eastern Star
Barnesville
J. C. Williams
Food Demonstrator Helps Herself and Neighbors in 1983
Mrs. W. C. Mac Daniels explains her role as a Jones County Farm and Ranch Food supply demonstrator for 1983. She recalls adding pantry shelves in 1932, preserving 500 containers of food, planning a diverse garden, trading for a meat option, and using her pantry to cut costs while aiding her Hawley Club and neighbors.
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Jones County Farm and Ranch
Boy Scout Camp At Buffalo Gap Opens July 16
The Chisholm Trail Council will run Camp Tonkawa Buffalo Gap with two sessions July 16 23 and July 28 30. Fees are 6 for seven days 11 for fourteen with swimming tests aided by Red Cross staff and free tents and meals. A full program includes crafts stunt nights and visits by civic clubs under adult supervision.
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Chisholm Trail Council
Camp Tonkawa
Buffalo Gap
Ed Shumway
National Council, Boy Scouts of America
Wll
Presbyterian Pool
Chisholm Trail
Connor Robinson
M. H. Carr
Les Cranfill
Simmons
Wanted: Furnished apartments and stamps advertised
Want ads list two furnished apartments for rent at 302 North Swenson and a range of rubber stamps for sale from 50 cents upward. Stamford American classifieds notice.
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North Swenson, Tie
Stamford American
Oldtime Religion Day Marking Lovell’s Farewell at Trinity
Abilene June 11 marks the end of Rev. Johnnie Lovell’s five years as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. He will lead a farewell service titled Oldtime Religion Day with wagons and overalls as part of a rustic observance. Lovell plans a year’s rest in Florida for health, after which he may return to ministry. During his tenure the church grew from 14 to 2700 members and 3000 seats, with 35 evangelistic campaigns and about 3000 sermons preached, baptizing around 1500. Lovell invites friends and radio listeners to attend. An unrelated note mentions a cat at Miracle Sweet Feed mill adopting two rats.
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Abilene
Johnnie Lovell
Trinity Baptist Church
Rev. Lovell
Lovell
Florida
Rev
Simmons University
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