Irrigation rate inquiry and political bluster mix in Texas towns
The letter column notes that city water customers already pay a constant irrigation rate with 25 cents per thousand gallons past 25 000, arguing Stamford offers cheaper water. It also reports on Congress foreign aid debate as trimmed to 4.8 billion and local reactions. The piece ends with J Evetts Haley in Dallas addressing labor questions and a blunt, threatening rancher remark.
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Council
Water and Sewer Department
Harry Steenson
Stamford
Steenson
Congress
Omar Burleson
House
Senate
Abilene
Big Spring
Lufkin
Sweetwater
Snyder
Lamesa
Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Colorado City
Cisco
Electra
Arlington
Hamlin
Albany
San Angelo
City
E-Rd
Arlington Hamlin
League of Texas
Brady
Water
Texas
Hubbard Creek
Sue Bonner Joins Jones County Home Demonstration
Sue Bonner begins her duties as Jones county home demonstration agent, arriving from Olney with C. C. Jobson to organize her county work. She opens offices in Anson and plans to build the local program.
Pioneers on Parade and Stamford News Roundup
Stamford residents resumed field work after a 10 day wet spell. grain and row crops show promise as rainfall for the year nears 22 inches. Betty Jane Blackwell will represent Stamford at Spur Texas Cowboy Reunion with escort Billy J. Bryant. Stamford participants plan a parade with regalia and hatbands. dates for the State Exchange Club meeting moved to Aug 29–30. A baby was born to Dr and Mrs Wade Youngblood at Stamford Sanitarium on June 16. Halcyon Stagner attended the Anson park dedication. Frank Moore to travel for Ed S. Hughes of Abilene. Jones county men turning 21 to register July 1 at Anson.
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Stamford
Sue Bonner
Jones County
C. C. Jobson
Miss Bonner
Olney
Anson
Stamford Mill and Elevator Company
W. W. Scott
Mr. Scott
A. C. Cooper
Stamford Inn
Swenson
West Texas
Grip
Spur Inn
Cooper
R. A. Eaton
Buddy Wheeler
J. C. Watson
Rodeo Arena
New Hope
Betty Jane Blackwell
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Spur
Billy J. Bryant
Betty Jane
Prince
Goodwill Committee
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
State Exchange Club
National Exchange Club
Stamford Club
Roy Arledge
Exchange Club
Charlie Green
A. C. Humphrey
Wade Youngblood
Stamford Sanitarium
Halcyon Stagner
Earl Stagner
Frank Moore
Humphrey Hardware Company
Ed S. Hughes
Abilene
V. D. Duble
Princeton
Lineville
Iowa
Duble
J. C. Penney Company
Texas public employees face turnover after new officials take over
A 20 percent turnover in state employees is forecast when new officials assume office in January. Pirtle Watts of the Texas Public Employees Association notes one third of members live in the Capitol area while others are statewide. The group’s by laws bar endorsements but individuals may back candidates, especially for higher pay. State law restricts campaign activity by state workers.
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Austin
Pirtle Watts
Texas Public Employes Association
Texas Imsurance
State Insurance Commission
Pyton Saunders
Commission
Life Companies
Texas Highway Patrol
Amarillo
Horace E Wilson
Supreme Court
Wilson
Seguin
W. J. Elliott
Highway Patrol
Texas
George Parkhouse
Dallas
Texas Water Resources Committee
Parkhouse
Davy Crockett
Crockett
Capitol
Texas Department, American Legion and Auxiliary
Washington, D. C
Stamford American Publication Details
The Stamford American postal record notes second class matter status dated August 11 1924 at the Stamford Texas post office under the act of 1870. It lists Pureel’s email Stamford American office Bamford Texas.
Old Philosopher Scrutinizes Soil Bank Angles
The GW Philosopher humorously analyzes the Soil Bank program, proposing to sign up to avoid planting crops and hoping for early payments. He weighs possible crop substitutions, borrowing neighbor acres, and how to maximize benefits while easing Washington’s surplus aims.
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Washington
Infant Douglas Clay Hill Rites Held In Stamford
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hill of Stamford died Friday night after born Thursday morning at Stamford Sanitarium. Rev. Bill Crafton officiated at the graveside service at Highland cemetery. Kinney Funeral Home handled burial with survivor Ginger and grandparents T. A. Hill Viola Hill and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Whitley.
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E. C. Hill
Stamford
Highland Cemetery
Douglas Clay
Stamford Sanitarium
Bill Crafton
Trinity Baptist Church of
Kinney Funeral Home
Ginger
T. A. Hill
Graham
Viola Hill
W. B. Whitley
Red Hot Parking Meter Theft Suspects in Town
Police HQ reports Specs McGuire and Buck Hanson caught taking money from meters after hours. A witness described faces in flashlight beam but notes they are authorized collectors with night shifts. Officials caution against assuming guilt without solid case details.
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Specs McGuire
Buck Hanson
Benson
Specs
Buck
Em Uni
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J. Evetts Haley
Panhandle
Lynn Landrum
Dallas News
CIO
Haley
Pioneers On Parade
Stamford American
Mtott
Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council
Alamo
Battle of
San Jacinto
Senate Chamber
Democratic Executive Committee
George Sandlin
Sandlin
Texas Referendum Committee
Osopher
Paint Creek
Hill
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Thio
Buick
America
Jackie Gleason
Getter Automobiles
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