Exchange Club To Honor Ladies At Monday Banquet
The Stamford Exchang Club hosts its annual ladies night Monday at Cliff House Restaurant starting at 7 pm. Club President Ernest L. Cowger presides. A C Humphrey leads the floral centerpiece contest. Stamford Music Club performs a skit about a day in a woman's life. Mrs Tommy Hammer appears as the wife. Mrs John Webb authored the words with music from popular musicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club
Stamford Exchang Club
Cliff House
Ernest L. Cowger
A. C. Humphrey
Stamford Music Club
Tommy Hammer
John Webb
Retail Committee To Meet Friday
The Stamford Retail Trade Committee will hold a 7 a m breakfast meeting Friday at the Cliff House to discuss plans for sales promotion during the upcoming rodeo days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Retail Trade Committee
Cliff House
Roy Eisenbach
Payne Receives MD Degree From Texas University
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School awarded 83 Doctor of Medicine degrees at commencement in Austin. Among the graduates was Robert Milton Payne son of Mr and Mrs Milton Payne of Stamford. He and his wife Claire Dennis will visit Stamford briefly before he begins internship July 1 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Austin
Robert Milton Payne
Milton Payne
Stamford
OES Officers Installed in Newly Dedicated Temple
Stamford Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its first installation in the newly dedicated Ma sonic Temple Friday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Joel V Grimes gives the greeting and a long list of officers and appointees are installed with a program by Mays Studio pupils and a benediction by Rev Joel V Grimes followed by a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Joel V. Grimes
Gerald Mann
Arlington Heights
Fort Worth
R. O. Fuqua
Sweetwater
W. B. Parrack
Anson
John Turner
Abilene
J. L. Mullins
Haskell
Dan LeFevre
Marshall
Adolph Johnson
Anna Mae Jones
Adah
Wayne Mayfield
Ruth
Kateva Roberts
Esther
Thelma Morgan
Martha
Donald Sims
Electra
Eddie Roberts
Warder
Barbara Aycock
Sentinel
Mays Studio
Postal Savings System Discontinued. Bonds Advised
Postmaster L F E Million urges residents with Postal Savings deposits to convert to United States Savings Bonds. The Postal Savings System ended April 27 1966 by Congress action and accounts will transfer to the Treasury on July 1 1967. Savings Bonds offer 4.5 percent interest and details are available from any Postal Savings Depository Post Office including Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. FE. Million
United States Savings
Congress
Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Postal Savings Depository
Stamford
Light Vote Cast In Jones County
Jones County voters turned out in small numbers Saturday to cast votes in the second Democratic primary. The statewide race for attorney general between Crawford Martin and Franklin Spears dominated ballots, with Martin winning 324 to 76. Local boxes split, Stamford 123 24, Hamlin 64 15, Anson 132 36, and absentee 5 to 1 in favor of Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Crawford Martin
Franklin Spears
Martin
Stamford
Spears
Hamlin
Anson
Haskellites Reject Three Incumbents
In Haskell County three incumbents lose in the Democratic primary with new faces to take office. County Judge James C. Alvis falls to Beverl Roberson 1389 to 1068 as Roberson takes the seat. In precinct 2, Slover FE Bledsoe defeats incumbent R L Edwards 342 to 283. In precinct 4, E C Collins beats Edward J Neinast 341 to 280, sending Neinast out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Haskell County
James C. Alvis
Beverl
Roberson
Slover FE
Bledsoe
R. L
Jiggs) Edwards
E. C. Collins
Edward J
Sam) Neinast
Five Stamford Youths To Attend Boys State
Five Stamford youths will join about seven hundred peers from across Texas for the 1966 American Legion Boys State session at the University of Texas June 11 to 18. Stamford delegates Eddy Harvey Paul Boedeker Jack Harkins Tony Diaz and Pierce Dean are sponsored by local civic clubs and travel by bus June 11. Dr H Roe Bartle Kansas City former mayor is keynote speaker with a Governor's Ball to close the week at the Student Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
American Legion Boys State
The
American Legion
Department of Texas
Popular Legion
University of Texas
State Capitol
Stamford
Eddy Harvey
Exchange Club
Paul Boedeker
the Lions
Jack Harkins
Rotary
Tony Diaz
South Side Lions
Pierce Dean
Jaycees
Americanism Commission of the
Waggoner Carr
H Roe Bartle
Kansas City
Bartle
America
Price Rise In Wheat Harvest Boosts Farmer Prospects
Wheat harvest is about half to three quarters complete with higher prices. Elevators in Stamford and Avoca lifted bids from 1.60 to 1.65 per bushel as last year’s 1.28 top recedes. Eager Feed Mill reports steady mill flow and 13 percent moisture, while Harrison-Mickler Grain Co notes three quarters done with good grades. Avoca area Kimbell Milling reports half harvest and 12 cars loaded. local wheat is dry as farmers await wet wheat to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Avoca
Eager Feed Mill
Eager
Harrison-Mickler Grain Co
Kimbell Milling Co
New United Fund Directors Named
Three Stamford United Fund directors were selected Tuesday for two year terms to replace three outgoing directors. New directors are Earl Smith I O Hughes and Dave Brown. Verbal report notes outgoing directors Jim West W T Stovall and F E Upshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford United Fund
Earl Smith
I. O. Hughes
Dave Brown
Jim West
W. T. Stovall
F. E. Upshaw
Don Revell
Bob Hartgraves
Roy Craig
Bob Pritchard
United Fund
Baldwin Named Outstanding Lion At Stamford Installation
Grady Baldwin a U S Postal employee was named Outstanding Lion of the Year at the Stamford Lions Club installation dinner held Tuesday night at the Cliff House. Officers installed for the new year include Crider as president and Baldwin as treasurer with a slate of vice presidents, secretary and directors. District Governor George M. Thompson from Sweetwater led the ceremony with Miss Martha Rollins named club sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Baldwin
Stamford Lions Club
Cliff House
Baldwin
U.S
Lawrence Crider
Grady Corby
Clinton Rogers
Marvin Massey
Jimmy Turner
Lee Dickerson
Warren Miller
Lester Hollabaugh
Leroy Schaake
Archie Tomlinson
Homer Lett
Bill Farley
Enis Bishop
Adrian Johnson
Dave Brown
Ambrose Brown
George M. Thompson
Sweetwater
Martha Rollins
George Rollins
Lioness Officers To Be Installed In Stam ford
Lioness Club of Stamford will install new officers at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Cliff House. Dr D L Ligon of Midwestern University Wichita Falls will speak as International Counsellor. Officers include Bailey president Baldwin vice president Holt secretary Moore tail twister Miller lion tamer Corley parliamentarian. Bill Longley District 2E 1 governor will introduce the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lioness Club of
Stamford
Cliff House
D. L. Ligon
Midwestern University At
Wichita Falls
Lion International
F. N. Bailey
Grady Baldwin
Dick Holt
L. G. Moore
Warren Miller
H. H. Corley
Bill Longley
Ligon
Lions
0-DA-KA Girls Camp Opens At Lueders
About 65 Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls began five days of outdoor living Monday at Camp O-Da-Ka at Lueders Baptist Encampment. Mrs. W. C. Taylor is camp supervisor. Instructors cover swimming crafts sports music and outdoor activities with a group of named assistants.
Stamford Names Jenkins Hopkins Chamber Manager
Jerry Glenn Hopkins 24, current operations manager of Bryan Chamber, was named Stamford Chamber of Commerce manager. He will assume July 1 and attend the July 6 noon meeting at the Cliff House to be introduced, with his July 9 wedding to Arminda Bailey of Nacogdoches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Hopkins
Stamford
Cliff House
Chamber
Arminda Bailey
Nacogdoches
Stephen F. Austin College
Massey Business College
Texas A&m University
Chamber of Commerce Institute
University of Houston
Allen Academy
Tomball
McCaleb
Schedule Sets Stamford Schools Open Aug 29 and Year Plan
Fall term for Stamford public schools begins August 29. Inservice for teachers August 27. Registrar dates to follow. Labor Day holiday September 5. Six week periods end October 7, November 18, and March 24. Thanksgiving early release November 23. Christmas break ends January 3. Semester ends January 13. Second semester begins January 24. Easter holidays March 24–27. Fifth six weeks ends May 21 with baccalaureate May 21 and graduation May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Public Schools
Board of Trustees
New Post Office Planned for Lueders Texas
The Post Office Department seeks competitive bids for a building to house operations in Lueders. A ten year basic lease with option for twenty more years, private ownership, local taxes paid by owner, and minimal capital investment by the department. Bids due by July 5 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Lueders
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Postal Equipmet
W. E. Bell
P. O. Box
Lubbock
Texas
Jaycees Stage House-To-House Poison Prevention Sale
Stamford Jaycees launch a night campaign to sell their poison antidote kit “Mother's Little Friend” for 2.50 and hand out home poison safety tips during Poison Prevention Week proclaimed by Mayor H. G. Andrews Jr. Barrels for disposing old medicines are set at Koepp's Gulf, Collins Enco, West Side 66, Jack McLendon's Gulf, and Sorrell's Enco service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Jaycees
H. G. Andrews, Jr
Jaycee Project
Don Rose
Rose
Koepp
Gulf Service
Collins Enco
West Side 66
Jack McLendon
Gulf
Sorrell
Enco
Directors Extend Terms at Stamford Industrial Foundation
Directors of the Stamford Industrial Foundation reaffirmed terms at a recent meeting. Durwood Young was named to fill a vacancy from Curtis Johnson’s departure. A C Humphrey L E Loveless and Bob Hartgraves drew new three year terms, with Hartgraves also named secretary. Stovall chairs, Swenson vice president, others include Andrews Jr Harkins and Crownover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Industrial Foundation
Durwood Young
Curtis Johnson
A. C. Humphrey
L. E. Loveless
Bob Hartgraves
Hartgraves
Herschell Kelley
Austin
W. T. Stovall
A. M. G. Swenson
H. G. Andrews Jr
E. B. Harkins
Russell Crownover
Mrs. E. D. West Wins Bargain Days Drawing in Stamford
Mrs. E. D. West of 304 S. McKinley claimed a prize package valued at up to $400 during Stamford Bargain Days, receiving goods from 33 businesses including Penney's, Webb's, Davis Dry Goods, Montgomery Ward, and City Grocer. Roy Eisenback reported strong shopper participation with as many as 30,000 registrations over four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
E. D. West
S. McKinley
Penney's
Webb's
McDonald's
Hassen’s
Davis Dry Goods
Hinds
Perry's
Montgomery Ward
White Auto
Western Auto
Jackson Tire Co
Joe Hudspeth
Dobbins Pharrmnacy
Hazel’s
Quality Cleaners
Stamford Cleaners
Harkins
Kinney Furniture
City Grocery
Blackstock Studio
High
Velma
Cashway
Duke
Koepp Gulf Service
United Food Store
Thompson Hardware
Roy Eisenback
Stamford Retail Trade Committee
West
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Payne
Texas University
OES
Giles Viers
Herman Cox
Wiley B. Hughes
Lilla Heflin
L. ©. Kelley
Adolph Letz
KR. V. Hagle
Worthy
Ned
Haskellites
New United Fund
Jerry Glenn Hopkins
of Directors of
the Chamber of Commerce
Cofc
City Drug
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