Exchange speaker urges steadfast citizenship commitment
Rev. Byron Bryant former pastor and now Hardin-Simmons University vice president spoke at the Exchange Club ladies night banquet on Citizenship Commitment. He urged citizens to accept responsibility, endure personal liability and invest in trust, listing causes from the kingdom of God to education and making a worthy livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Bryant
First Baptist Church
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Exchange Club
Ona High
Marvin Elliott
L. B. Tillotson
Naomi Timberlake
B&pw Club
Fareed Hassen
Jayce
R. F. Mahood
Jack Southerland
Byron’ Byrant
Sue Stigler
Sueilen
Vernon Lovvorn
Jimmy Lee
Roy Craig
A. C. Humphrey
Byrant
Present Water Supply Will Last 30 Years 1 Month
At Exchange Club ladies night Mayor Roland Kelley computes Lake Stamford’s life at 30 years 1 month 20 days if current consumption continues without evaporation or rainfall. Mrs. Jimmy Lee’s guess of 30 years won the prize. only women attendees submitted guesses. A. C. Humphrey announced the lake holds 16,500,000 gallons and praised its suitability for West Texas residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Stamford
Jimmy Lee
Exchange Club
Roland Kelley
A. C. Humphrey
West
Texas
Mrs W H Graham Injured in Auto Accident
Mrs W H Graham remains seriously injured after an auto crash between Crosbyton and Balls Saturday near noon. She is in Crosbyton hospital and her granddaughter Mrs Johnny Barnes also was hurt but released after a short stay. Stamford friends have visited Mrs Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Graham
Crosbyton
Balls
Johnny Barnes
Stamford
Midwestern U Proxy Installs Lion Officers
Midwestern University president Dr D L Ligon spoke at Stamford Lions Club ladies night and oversaw installation of officers for the year. Aubrey Smith was installed as president with O N Smith as director as Weldon Holbrooks and others honored for past service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwestern
Lion
D. L. Ligon
Midwestern University
Wichita Falls
Stamford Lions Club
Dr. Ligon
Weldon Holbrooks
W. B. Trice
O. N. Smith
Aubrey Smith
O. N Smith
D. P. Rorie
L. G. Moore
H. H. Corley
Avoca College Student Reports On Russia Trip
Cynthia Shelton a Wayland College senior and former Avoca High School graduate spoke at a Rotary Club about touring four Russian cities with the Flying Queens team. She described factory stores, high prices and widespread work by women, plus the calm streets and cautious crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia
Avoca High School
Wayland College
Plainview
Russia
Rotary Club
Wichita Falls
Sweetwater
Cynthia i
Flying Queens
Wayland
Permit Issued For New Gin Plant And Nearby Projects
A building permit was issued for the Alexander Gin to construct a new plant on West Gould Street at an estimated cost of 10000, replacing the present facility on South Swenson. M K Rector received a permit to build a car port at 1215 Hudson Road costing 125. Pascal Harris plans to convert a garage at 1220 Hudson Road into a room for about 700. Beggs Wholesale Co. will enclose walls under a shed to create a room, with Lawrence Crider as contractor and a 1790 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Gin
West Gould Street
South Swenson
M. K. Rector
Hudson Road
Pascal Harris
Beggs Wholesale Co
Lawrence Crider
Price New Housing Board Chairman
Howard Price was elected chairman of the Stamford Housing Authority this week, succeeding Worris Russell whose term expired. Horace Arledge becomes vice president, with executive secretary Bill Buie remaining in post.
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Howard Price
Stamford Housing Authority
Worris Russell
Horace Arledge
Bill Buie
City Manager Harry Steenson Attends Texas Institute
Mr and Mrs Harry Steenson returned Tuesday night from Austin where he attended a city managers institute conducted by the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Steenson
Austin
Steenson
Stamford
The
University of Texas
Scandalous John Kept Cowboys’ Craft Alive at Stamford Reunion
A veteran cattleman Scandalous John Selmon, longtime Swenson Land & Cattle Co. and Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion arena director, recalls early cattle branding years from 1900 onward. He jokes about turning 77 on July 2 during Stamford’s reunion while noting prized Clayback Colts and historic ties to John Selmon and Bat Masterson era legends.
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John Selmon
Illinois
John
Bat Masterson
Old Ft. Griffin
U.S. Marshall
el Paso
John Wesley Hardin
Stamford
Four Stamford Girls Headed to Bluebonnet Girls State
Four Stamford High School girls Marianne Green Tanis Smith Anita McCoy and Celeste Cre leave Wednesday for Austin to spend 10 days at Bluebonnet Girls State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. They will study state government operation party function and officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Austin
Bluebonnet Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
Marianne Green
Tanis Smith
Anita McCoy
Celeste Cre
Rodeo Stock Is Contracted For Texas Cowboy Reunion
Adrain Parker of St Jo Texas will supply stock for the Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 1 3 and 4. Parker previously bought stock from Goat Mayo of Petrolia, a familiar figure at the reunion. Animals include 80 roping calves 8 calves for double mugging 35 bucking bulls and 60 bucking horses. Deadline for rodeo entries is June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrain Parker
St. Jo. Texas
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Mr. Parker
Goat Mayo
Petrolia
Farm Bill Would Make Agriculture Secretary a Cz ar
A Bramford panel critiqued the omnibus farm bill claiming it would create an untouchable czar over agriculture and bypass Congress. Speakers warned of authority over base, allotments, grading, and program approval, stressing threat to constitutional rights and farmer self rule.
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Agriculture
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Bramford
Cliff House
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
The
Farm Bureau
Texas Grain and Seed Association
Warren le Bourneau
Texas Grain and Seed Assn
Kay Bowden
Grain and Feed Association
Bowden
Thurman criticizes governor over tax bill delay
Texas State Representative Leon Thurman from Anson condemns Governor Price Daniel for delaying a July special session to address a 350 million tax bill. Thurman argues the delay costs taxpayers, with losses estimated in the millions daily and a travel cost of about 70 million dollars to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Trasquabble
Price Daniel
Leon Thurman
Anson
Texas
Miss Stamford Contest Canceled Over Low Contestant Interest
The Miss Stamford contest planned for Thursday night is cancelled due to insufficient entrants. Jaycee President Fareed Massen said only three girls entered, prompting the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Jaycee
Fareed Massen
The
Palomino Horse Show Joins Texas Cowboy Reunion Lineup
A Palomino horse show is added to the Texas Cowboy Reunion with 12 halter and 7 performance classes in the quarter horse arena on July 2 at 1 PM. Co chairs Cecil Fager and B R Sallie Webb announce event sponsored by Lone Star Palomino Exhibitors Association and approved by PHBA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Fager
B. R.sallie Webb
Lone Star Palomino Exhibitors Association
Palomino Horse Breeders Association
PHBA
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Grand Prairian
Lewis Timberlake
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Grand Prairie
Gene Goree
Stamford Insurance
Timberlake
State Jaycees
Bryant
Durward Young
Sammy Scifres
Mrs
Alton McClellan
Billy
Enis Bishop
Shannon
Lions Club
Kerrville
Horace Prewit
Ed Sprowles
Prewit
Pierian Club
Sprowles
Lions Club Zone
Tom Ward
Breckenridge
Ligon
Ward
Avoca College
Cynthia Shelton
Kiev
New York
Avas
AAU
Haterius
Hugo B. Haterius
Bethel Lutheran Church
Price New Housing Board
John and
Merrick Davis
Albany
Jimmy Harkins
Claybourne Clarke
Ronnie Harrison
Husbands
Brannen
Treasury
Bruce Campbell
Knox City
Nevis Rodgers
Snyder
B. Rd. Webb
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