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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
13
More rains in the area last Wednesday night brought 1 to 2 inches of moisture helping cotton and feed crops start well. Seeds sprouted that otherwise wouldn’t, tractors plows and combines run day and night as the grain harvest moves forward. Winter and spring dryness had cut into wheat prospects, but farmers expect a cut.
The region reports ample rainfall reviving grain fields with early planted maize and other grains showing good growth. Stock tanks once dry are refilling, and planting activity continues. Local residents note improved conditions and expect a gratifying 1955 harvest, while several residents visit relatives and attend social events.
A reunion of the late G. W. Boyles family from Seymour was held at Seymour Park on Sunday. The group shared a dinner and day together, with attendees from Stamford and nearby towns including Olden Ranger Archer City Knox City Wichita Falls Dallas and Seymour.
Airman third class Marva Ruth Wendeborn will report to Dr. Benjamin Harris in Indianapolis for 18 weeks of stengrapher training. She completed a business administration course at Ft. Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Wyoming and is home on leave arriving June 1 and leaving June 9 to return to Cheyenne. She visited fiancé Aviation Cadet Arthur C. Mizner at Lackland AFB after traveling from San Antonio with her parents Mr and Mrs W G Wendeborn.
Mr and Mrs Bob Ed Taylor of Los Angeles visit their parents Mr and Mrs R T Taylor of Avoca and Mrs Hugh Massey of Stamford as Massey families gather for a reunion. Distant relatives from Fort Worth Hereford Weatherford Lake Jackson Seminole Hurst Stamford Orange and other Texas towns join the event with numerous Massey families and spouses.
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