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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
3
A Bethel Lutheran Church event is moved. farmers report activity on Ericksdahl farms near Bethel. John Youngquist No. 1 well produced since September 1973. harvests and planting continue as weather shifts from fair to uncertain with possible showers.
The Bethel Sunday School picnic is rescheduled for Sunday July 9 due to farm season. Bethel Business Women's Willing Workers sponsor a sandwich supper at this week’s Thursday community gathering. Bethel Luther League hosts a June 18 social at 8 p.m. in the church basement with hosts listed. Several births announced including Jerry Mark Doty May 6 and Erin Elizabeth Kreger May 21 with family details. A parade of local residents and moves, retirements, and visits are noted, including Charlie Marsh’s June 1 Exxon retirement and plans to live in Stamford.
County agent Kirby Clayton of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service explains that surplus vegetable seeds kept dry and refrigerated retain viability for two to five years. Most seeds store at least three years. cabbage family cucumbers squash and watermelons up to five.
Dave Brown and Keith Rainer announced the purchase of Thompson Trustworthy Hardware from Mrs. M. D. Thompson and will operate at 102E Hamilton. Brown aims to expand services and products while preserving the name. Rainer brings Jaycees leadership and Stamford farming ties. Brown previously managed a Stamford McDonald's and will reside in Stamford. both owners plan to continue and expand services for existing and new customers.
The Stamford Carnegie Library will host story hour for kindergarten to second grade every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from June 18 through July 23. Marcia Overton leads the sessions. call 773-2532 for more information.
The Stamford drivers license office closes Tuesday June 17 and reopens June 24. All Jones County offices close June 16 through June 20 for vacation.
Anson and Hamlin offices resume service on June 23 and June 25 respectively. The Anson office, normally Friday open, will be closed on June 27.
Stephens County 4 H Horse Club sponsors an all trophy Open Horse Show at Breckenridge Rodeo Grounds on Saturday June 14 starting at 10 a.m. Pee wee juniors and seniors divisions cover ages up to 19 with halter showmanship western pleasure reining poles barrels and flags classes. Entries are 3 per event.
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