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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1981
Page
5
Congressman criticizes a four year Farm Bill approved by the House Agriculture Committee arguing it fails to address profitability and farmer needs. He plans an amendment to expire the bill at end of the 1982 crop year and favors a one year extension followed by a four year bill next year.
Don E. Newquist has been named vice president at Hill and Knowlton Inc with duties for the Houston and Denver offices and acquisitions for the National Division. A Stamford native and former Valero Energy executive, he replaces Henry Fiur in Houston while Lois Lusky continues in Denver. The firm, headquartered in New York, has domestic offices in multiple cities and associates in 27 more.
Representative Walter Grubbs recaps the 67th Texas Legislature final days as five key bills failed to pass, prompting a likely special session. Governor Clements may reconvene in July or August to tackle medical practice, tax reform, redistricting, the Clayton water plan, and the permanent university fund.
Ron Holloman pastor at Central Presbyterian Church has been elected chairman of the VIP Project Council. R T Taylor is vice chairman Vera Mae Mills is secretary treasurer. The council also set monthly meeting days and approved new meal guidelines for the VIP Community Center. Ernestine Shirey will speak Tuesday at 11 a.m. on volunteerism and the RSVP. The VIP quilters completed a quilt and will accept new assignments. quilts support the building fund. For more information call 773 2337. Next week’s VIP menu includes salmon croquettes and pork, beef stew with vegetables and desserts.
Secretary Vera Mae Mills reports VIP builds fund below 30000 while the Community Center is valued at 250000. Since the fund's 12 year history, 75 memorial gifts have been given to honor individuals. Donations are acknowledged to donors and memories. Contact Mills or site manager Markay Rister for more information.
Sign-up has begun for scouting of cotton and grain sorghum by the Fisher Jones Pest Management Association. Contact Frank Hale, Fisher County entomologist, at 915 776 2706 for more information or visit the Fisher County Courthouse in Roby.
Elilyn Necy Wilburn, County Extension Agent Home Economics in Jones County since 1972, resigns effective Monday per District Extension Director Ed Garnett. She led 4-H Family Living and Aging programs, with a Health Fair drawing 600 people. She will retire to homemaking in Anson with her family. no replacement named.
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