Texas Cowboy Reunion Preparations Spark Stamford Hype
Gene and Carl Swenson lead preparations for the 30th Texas Cowboy Reunion with stock contracts, printed materials, ground work, and plans for hostesses and cowgirl sponsors. Oldtimers organize at the Bunk House for dances and memorials while contestants sign up amid vigorous planning and publicity.
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Rennion
Gene
Carl Swenson
Stamford
Bernard Bule
Steve Hannegan
Lou Blackstock
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
West
Rodeo Group
Pioneers on Parade 1905 Texas Press Association Meeting
Stamford hosted the Texas Press Association meeting with a welcome by Mayor Dr Sledge and a meal at Stamford Inn. Speakers included R H McCarty Albany on snake bites and George D Armstrong on The Ladies. McCullum of Waco Tribune led the event. Ice cream social and music followed at the J J Clark home.
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Stamford
Texas Press Association
Dr. Sledge
Stamford Inn
R. H. McCarty
Albany
D. Alexander
Cisco
Texas Central
George D Armstrong
Sam Webb
A. KR. McCullum
Waco Tribune
J. J. Clark
Freeman
Wetumke
Tie i
Gilbert Handa
Flat Top Ranch
Plainview News
George Kennedy
Swensen
Cottle County
Anson Mias
Willie Fuller
Denton
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Louisville
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Austin
Drake's Corner Bowling Banter Rambles Through Scores
The column praises waitresses at Nat's and notes Roland Kelly surpassing 150, with Dr and Mrs Pryor boasting a 48 and Doc near 50. Ted Schaefer, at 67, scores 204 while Ola Wil lins and Byron Leins are sharply defeated. A plan to visit Grand Prairie hints at a future summit over garage chores.
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Stamford
Roland Kelly
George Pryor
Ted Schaefer
Ted
Ola Wiluins
Byron Leins
Ola
Byron
Grand Prairie
Pioneers On Parade and Local Highlights 1935
Stamford area notes report Lillian Yates as top Stamford High senior in the recent honor roll. Mrs. L M Hardy named hostess for the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford July 2 3 4. Hamlin beats Stamford 32 7 in Sunday baseball with J Hollis and Courtney yielding seven hits. Morris Lynn Richards sustains facial lacerations near Leeders. A J Bell Jr graduates seventh grade with high honors despite injury. City budget hearing set for June 2 with an 111748 expenditure. Stamford water rate up ten cents per 1000 gallons. 35 students posted perfect attendance. A C Johnson eyed for major surgery after hospital stay. Rev Pritchard Oklahoma visits Clyde Pritchard Tuledo News. May Massey Albany visits sister Mrs J W McClellan. Buie family attends Texas Tech graduation as daughter Clarice earns degree.
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Lillian Yates
Stamford High School
L. M. Hardy
Stamford American
Stamford
Hamlin
J. Hollis
Anson
Courtney
Morris Lynn Richards
Leeders
K. C Richards
J. Bell, Jr
A. C. Johnson
May Massey
Albany
J. W. McClellan
R. B. Buie
Beverly
Victor
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Miss Clarice
Rabbit Control Meetings Set Across County
County agent Kirby Clayton announces six rabbit control demonstrations Friday at locations including Truby Noodle store Nevida store Plainview store Avoca gin and the Anson courthouse. Demonstrations start at 8 am and run through 1 30 pm with bait available for attendees.
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Kirby Clayton
Truby
Nevida
Plainview
Anson
Population Slump Sparks Old Philosopher’s Remorse
The Old Philosopher on his Paint Creek Johnson grass farm comments on census figures and city growth. He argues rural areas shrink while towns chase larger populations, suggesting cities must boost birthrates to grow. He notes farmers cut population from 30 to 10 percent and laments urban pride over numbers.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Stamford Woman Among 49 Graduates at North Texas Spring Commencement
Mrs. Mary Ellen James of Stamford earned a high honors bachelor of business administration as part of 49 seniors graduating with honors at North Texas State College in Fouts Field. The college awarded 591 degrees that night, 536 bachelors, 51 masters, and four doctors. With January totals, 892 graduates in 1960 are recorded. another large August class is anticipated.
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Mary Ellen James
Stamford
North Texas State College
Fouts Field
Agust
James
HL. Hager
E. Rolan
Brewer prices rise modestly in Texas this year
Texas brewers show slightly higher average prices in the current year compared with the same period in 1959, according to F Z Beanblossom extension poultry marketing specialist.
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Texas
F. Z. Beanblossom
Pioneers on Parade Wartime Notes and Local Highlights
Farmers report bumper grain harvests with wheat from 15 to 3 bushels per acre and oats around 50. Wheat brings 142 dollars and oats 45 cents. War veterans return home, including Staff Sgt. Harry Lee Haynes near June. Local residents receive honors and visit relatives across Texas and nearby states, with furloughs and medals noted.
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Harry Lee Haynes
Germany
Gordon Haynes
Bagworm control urged as pests stay active statewide
James Hawkins urges early treatment of bagworms as chemicals fail to control developed worms. The note mentions x rays being discovered by Roentgen, the German physicist, as part of related context.
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James Hawkins
Roentgen
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Abilene
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Erin Sparks
Tobys Business College
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Liberty News
W. L. Perry
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Mirvin Byars
LynDon Baines Johnson
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Baylor
Lywdon
Baines
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Oftame
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Stallant
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Drake’s
By Jim Drake
Nat's
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Doc
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Gery
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Mamford
East Hamilton Breet
Tamford
Teaas
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Stamfordite
A. C. Bishop
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Garland Zimmerman
Wibur Vaden
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A. C Bishop
E. R. Smith
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E. A. Bushell
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Luzon
Mary Jim Mason
Telephone Company
Houston
J. B. Duncan
George Flournoy Duncan
Tuscon, Ariz
George Flournoy
Patricia Harilee
Jayton
Pat Donoho
8S. G. Fitzgerald
Pearl Thompson
Calvin and
Vernon Taylor
Boyd Taylor
Fort Worth
J. L. Rucker
Manly Sikes
Mary Beth
Bangs
Sikes
Frank Heflin
Ann Markham
San Antonio
Charles Markham
Bill Ding
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Pikes Peak
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