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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1980

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Stamford Bulldogs Fall to Anson Tigers in 11-7 Loss

Stamford drops to 1-2 in Cotton Belt League as Anson wins 11-7. Paul Rosenquist goes 3 for 4, Eugene Cedillo 2 for 5. Anson posts 11 runs, 6 hits, 3 errors. Stamford 7 runs, 6 hits, 7 errors. Next, Stamford hosts Anson M at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wendeborn Park.

Stamford Bulldogs Anson Tigers Paul Rosenquist Stamford Eugene Cedillo Anson Cotton Belt Haskell Bulldogs Haskell Indians Rodney Threet Jeremy Gomez Ty Gross Mike Cox Jesse Sanchez Bart Rosenquist Wendeborn Park Anson M

VIPs Introduce New Services for Seniors at VIP Club

The VIP Club now offers Visitation food delivery and transportation for invalids and a new outreach telephone assurance service for senior citizens. Volunteers will call isolated seniors daily to check on them and chat. For information call Norma Terry at 773-5236.

Norma Terry

Day Care Center in Stamford Has Openings

Stamford Day Care Center director Walta Ivy says 10 to 12 children can enroll now. The center currently has multiple openings for local families seeking space for their children.

Stamford Walta Ivy

Screening services due in Stamford next week

The Texas Department of Health Region 4 will hold screening services at Stamford Carnegie Library 600 E. McHarg on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Immunizations will be available from 1 to 3 p.m.

Texas Department of Health Stamford Stamford Carnegie Library E. McHarg

New Interdenominational Church Formed in Stamford

Stamford announces the formation of a new interdenominational church with coverage on page 6. A former resident has earned her RN degree, page 8, and a VIP bake sale at the hospital is planned for Saturday, page 10. A local man graduates and becomes a game warden on Friday, page 11.

Stamford

Stenholm seeks tax break for small royalty owners

Washington D C congressman Charles W Stenholm announced a major effort to exempt small royalty owners from the windfall profits tax He has introduced H R 7211 to exempt royalty interests up to 10 barrels per day The Stenholm Sebelius measure draws about 50 sponsors and aims to correct perceived injustices against landowners whose resources include oil gas or coal The congressman stressed the need to protect private property and free enterprise economies while challenging the windfall tax’s impact on retirees and others relying on royalty checks

Washington, D. C Charles W. Stenholm Congress Stenholm Keith Sebelius A-Kansas Sebelius America Stenholm-Sebelius

Cemetery gifts exceed ten thousand dollar goal

Donors including J H Terry Margaritte Terry and K K Fuqua give to the cemetery fund. In memory of the Nort Cole family Bernice Eula P Ferrell and Gayle W Baize contribute. Carl and Jerry Kainer honor Clara and Eddie Kainer with a $100 gift. Total contributions reach $11,437.50.

J. H Margaritte Terry K. K. Fuqua Nort Cole Bernice Eula P. Ferrell Gayle W. Baize Carl Jerry Kainer Clara Eddie Kainer

TCR chairmen named for 50th celebration

The 1980 Texas Cowboy Reunion Inc announces three new chairmen Dr Tom Bunkley Johnny Childress and Darryl Schoonmaker plus a new maintenance chairman Eddie Jones. Returning chairs include H G Andrews Jr C E Brownfield Jr G C Carothers Jr John Harrell Bob Harrison Fareed Hassan Raymond Hollabaugh Danny Lamert Gary Mathews Gary Mathis Gerald Proctor Charles W Stenholm and Jim West with officers Eugene C Swenson president Gary W Mathis VP Mrs Jimmie Walker secretary and Ray Kinney treasurer.

Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc Tom Bunkley First Aid Johnny Childress Darryl Schoonmaker Bunkley E. J. Hawkins Childress Don Welch Organizattion Schoonmaker Bill Reed Abilene Eddie Jones H.G. Andrews Jr C. E. Brownfield Jr G. C. Carothers Jr John Harrell Bob Harrison Fareed Hassen Raymond Hollabaugh Danny Lammert Gary Mathews Gates Gary Mathis Gerald Proctor Charles W. Stenholm Jim West TCR Eugene C

County fair board meets Friday morning

Jones County Fair president Mark Holloway calls a meeting of the fair board for Friday June 13 at 6 30 a m at Bea s Steak House Anson The agenda covers fair dates superintendent selection show rules cotton queen contest ladies building and ladies budget All attendees urged to participate in this important gathering

Mark Holloway Jones County Fair Fair Board Bea’s Steak House Anson

Skyview Living Center to Host Saturday Car Wash

Skyview Living Center holds a fundraiser car wash on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the 1101 Columbia parking lot. Cars will be washed inside and outside for five dollars, with proceeds benefiting the summer camp fund.

Skyview Living Center Columbia

Parade entries sought for 50th Texas Cowboy Reunion

Entries for the grand parade are being accepted to stage a premier 50th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion. Contact Stamford Chamber of Commerce at 773-2411 or Fareed Hassen parade chairman at 773-3292 or 773-2546. Sponsorships may be arranged for groups lacking funds. Expected attractions include Shriners of Wichita Falls with mounted riders and white convertibles, plus the Army band and cavalry from Fort Hood.

Stamford Chamber of Commerce Office Fareed Hassen Hassen Parade Shriners Wichita Falls Army Band Cavalry Fort Hood

Optimists Plan Breakfast Meeting in Stamford

The Optimist Club of Stamford will hold a breakfast at 6 30 a m Thursday at the Cliff House. All members and interested individuals are invited to attend.

Optimist Club of Stamford Cliff House

District approves 1.6 million tentative school budget

Stamford County Line Independent School District trustees approved a tentative budget of 1,667,806 dollars at a June 5 meeting. Appointments were made to the tax equalization board. The lot sale to O B Boone Jr. for 60 dollars and student insurance from United Fidelity were approved. Resignations of several staff and new hires for 1980 81 were noted. A gifted and talented policy was presented for July action.

Board of Trustees Stamford County Line Independent School District Don Walker Don Starr Jimmy Dean W. C. Thompson O. B. Boone Jr South Wetherbee United Fidelity Insurance Company Stamford Marsha Fowler Billy Hargrove Connie Stovall Carolyn Archer Jill Druesedow Austin Bryant Perry Cynthia Parker Tri-County Jane Ford Sarah Hastings Geneva Maberry Ann Stalder Claudia Greek Mercy Torres

Stamford rainfall still below normal after wet May

After a wetter than normal May, Stamford area rainfall remains below normal for the year. Only .16 inch has fallen in June so far, part of light showers Sunday and Tuesday night. The five months total 6.37 inches, with 4.39 in May, giving a yearly total of 6.53 inches, compared with a normal almost 11 inches through mid June.

Stamford

Haskell County Woman Named June Artist of Month

Eunice Helwig of Haskell County has been named Stamford's Artist of the Month for June. A farmer and longtime resident, she paints landscapes as a hobby and has sold about 15 works while displaying many pieces this week at the local Chamber of Commerce office. Her husband Odell teases her art tastes, and she learned to paint from local instructors including Al Adkins and Nell Royal.

Haskell Stamford Eunice Helwig Chamber of Commerce Eunice Darnell Helwig Odell Helwigs Mrs. Helwig Nell Royal Ruth Adams Robert Miller Esme Glenn John Crump Harold Scott

Thrips threaten early cotton stands in Jones County fields

Thrips can damage cotton as it emerges and reaches the four leaf stage, especially when neighboring small grains mature and shed thrips into cotton. Heavy rainfall reduces grain thrips but damaging populations remain likely in cotton near small fields. Inspect during the first two weeks after stand emergence and treat if thrips are widespread and harming leaf buds. once silvering appears, it's usually too late to treat.

Jones County

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Swenson Gary W. Mathis Jimmie Walker Ray Kinney Welch Bernard Buie A. C. Humphrey Kinney Mathis A. J. Mills Carl E. Swenson Eugene C. Swenson West Skyview Living Cynthia Lynn Hearn Grace Thompson Taimi Rosenquist Xanthia Ja Holub Steve Livengood Peggy Diersing Don Howard Howard Haskell Countian
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