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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

15

Rule To Set Up Storm Warning Organization Meeting

Rule residents held a meeting in the Rule school cafeteria to organize a storm warning system for the area. Highway patrolmen planned to explain the system and a film was to be shown as part of the program.

Rule Howard Williams Lubbock I. C. Williams Tom Watson Abilene Betty van Cleave First Baptist Church Rule Firemen Rule Park Rule School Stule Earl Hunt Dallas Thomas Sitton Roy Self Haskell Hospital Shirley Rhoads Mary Jo Little Erwin Meier Methodist Vacation Bible School W. L Bud’ Davis Davis Texas City Norman Asbell Camden Charlie Price Joyce Allison Jim Allison Lisle Cavean Rule Oil Mill R. O. Henry Ann Weslyan Service Guild Weldon McCormick Cleve Walkup

Cotton Rivers and Wife Injured in Wreck Near Temple

Mr and Mrs M C Cotton Rivers of Austin were injured in a car accident near Temple while en route to Ft Hood for Harvey A Rivers National Guard training. Both were taken to Scott and White Hospital for treatment. Mrs Rivers sustained facial lacerations and underwent four hours of surgery. The couple were joined by Charles Markham of Stamford and Harvey A Rivers in Temple.

Joe Carlton M. C. (Cotton) Rivers Austin Temple Scott and White Hospital

Stokes Family Visit Spans Fort Worth Trip

Mr and Mrs R L Stokes and daughter Sue visited Fort Worth Saturday and returned Sunday. They stayed with Roger L Stokes and family and other relatives. A H Burton and sons from Earth were here visiting. Sue is home from Kansas and attends Gail Business College at Abs with Billie Hewett who is taking special work there.

R. L. Stokes Sue Fort Worth Roger L. Stokes A. H. Burton Sons of Earth Kansas Gail Business College Abs Billie Hewett

Wild Mare Race Adds Wild Fun At Texas Cowboy Reunion

The rodeo features a wild mare race July 2 3 and 4 with four mares per show. Contestants must saddle and steer mares across arena lines while two helpers aid. The winner earns 25 dollars. even nonwinners get value for entry as riders face unpredictable mare behavior and chaotic action unique to this event now in its fourth year.

Bluestone Remedy Cited to Prevent Green Scum in Stock Tanks

Extension specialists advise bluestone as a remedy for green scum in troughs ponds and reservoirs while noting sun exposure promotes scum and copper sheets can help small tanks. Safe dosages given with cautions on overload and repeated treatment. Obtain full guidance from county agents or the Agricultural Information Office Texas A and M College.

M. K. Thornton Extension W. L. Ulieh Agricultural Information Office Texas A & M College College Station Texas

Handwork Display At St John’s Methodist Vacation Bible School

Friday night June 8 the Vacation Bible School at St John’s Methodist Church presented a program and displayed handwork by 65 enrolled children under general superintendent Mrs Burl McClellan. The evening drew parents and friends for the Sharing Night.

St. John's Methodist Church Arents Bible School Burl McClellan W. A. Appling

Woodson Kin Attends Hamlin Funeral for Pioneer G B Hewington

G B Hewington aged 84, Hamlin pioneer resident, died Friday after a three week illness. Funeral held June 3 at 3 p.m. at Hamlin Church of Christ with several Stamford residents in attendance. he was father of Mrs. J L Woodson of Stamford.

Hamlin Church of Christ G. B. Hewington Hamlin Stamford Hewington J. L. Woodson

Sagerton Man Hurt When Horse Falls

R. T. Wilson of Sagerton suffered a minor pelvic fracture Tuesday June 5 when a horse reared and fell on him. He was taken to Stamford Sanitarium for X rays showing the fracture not serious. Wilson was walking behind a normally gentle horse that reared up frightened by something ahead.

R. T. Wilson Sagerton Stamford Sanitarium Mr. Wilson

Mrs Pete Roa Undergoes Surgery at Stam Pie Sanitarium

Mrs Pete Roa of Aspermont underwent surgery at the Stam Pie Sanitarium on Saturday, June 2, according to local notes.

Pete Roa of Aspermont Stam Pie Sanitarium

Cowboy Reunion Kintry Kintry Blanks and Prize Lists Mailed

Prize lists and entry blanks were mailed for the American Quarter Horse show tied to the Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 2 3 and 4. Cecil Eager chairs with Mrs Eager Homer Merriott and Brad Rowland as aides. Entries due June 25 with fees 5 halter 10 cutting. stalls include feeding and bedding. judging follows an ideal quarter horse standard.

Jude. Ing Cecil Eager Eager Texas Cowboy Reunion American Quarter Horse Association

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