Sights and signs in Graham Leader column on city costs and local praise
The Graham Leader notes city spending on water sewer and street projects last year and a resolution stopping new additions until developers install utilities. It includes letters from Mrs Pryor and remarks on White House expenses and advertising psychology. Also covered are local farming plans for black eye peas and praise for Bernard Bule’s work at Harmon Park.
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Graham Leader
Cong
Omar Burleson
Uncle Sam
White House
Congressman Burleson
Glory-Aspermont
Fisher County
L. C Martin
Devine
Martin
Rotan
California
Stonewall
Aspermont
Nomia
Bernard Bule
Harmon Park
Bernard
Pioneers on Parade in West Texas visits and civic events
The Texan roundup news notes three parade trips June 25 26 and 27 by B P W Club Rotary and Exchange clubs to towns including Haskell Weinert Munday Goree Seymour Throckmorton Olney and Graham plus Spur parade plans with Stamford representation FEilah Alan Elliott rides with horse Silver. Also reports fire zone building notices mattress program payments piano recital and a Glendale marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
West Texas
Texas Cowboy
B&pw Club
Haskell, Weinert
Munday
Goree
Seymour
Throckmorton
Olney
Graham
Newcastle
Breckeridge
Albany
Lueders
Avoca
Rotary Club
Exchange Club
BE. S. Cummings
Abilene
Baptist Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
J. L. Hill
L. B. Cole
W. T. Gambill
C. R. Sims
T. R. Tinsley
C. M. Lester
C. O. Jones
Stamford
Spur
Feilah Alan Elliott
Silver
Fire Insurance Commission
First Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion Promises Big Rodeo
Texan event centers on a strictly cowboy rodeo with professional performers barred and a two week countdown. Highlights include pioneer cattlemen roundup, a colorful opening day parade, and a program of music and awards for pre 1895 ranchers. Prizes total near $1000 with arena seating for about 1500 and unreserved space for 4000 around the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
Texas Cowboy Reunion
W. G. Swenson
Col
R. L. Penick
R. E. McDonald
John Selmon
W. P. McDonald
D. T. Perkins
Subscriptions and Publication Details At Stamford News Office
The notice announces a subscription term and publication schedule for the Stamford newspaper housed at 226 East Inlues Ghest. It specifies the act of March 1870 and directs readers to submit payments or inquiries to the paper’s offices in Stamford.
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East
Samford
Teasehoy
Craig
1956 race talk swirls after Texas legislature ends
After adjournment in 1955, Austin turns to 1956 campaigns with speculation on Governor candidates like Reuben Senterfitt Ben Ramsey John Ben Shepperd Price Daniel Will Wilson and others including Roy Hofheinz Oveta Hobby and Miriam Ferguson. Rumors about Shivers possible federal appointment linger as lawmakers prepare for future battles on taxes and veterans lands.
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Austin
Hardiny
Ben Ramsey
Jim Lindsey
Reuben Senterfitt
San Saba
Senterfitt
Price Daniel
Liberty
Justif
Texas Supreme Court
Will Wilson
Dallas
John C. White
Wichita Falls
Sstate
Ottis Lock
Lufkin
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Jerry Sadler
Percilla Labor Publications
Ralph Yarborough
Shivers
Oveta Culp Hobby
Houston
W. P. Hobby
Capitol
Maurice Acers
Texas
Miriam A Ferguson
K. L. Berry
Mark Wentz
Lewes
House
Senate
Veterans Lands
Shepperd
Veterans Land Board
California
University of Southern Calif
Old Philosopher Explains Why He Lets Lawn and Beard Grow
A letter from a columnist describes a man who lets his lawn and beard grow shaggy as a public service. He argues personal indolence may humor others and contrasts his stance with society’s mowing and trimming norms.
Merriott Girls Win Second And Third At Ballinger Rodeo
Pat and Linda Merriott placed second and third in Ballinger rodeo events riding their quarterhorse Bud Turner. Pat clocked 18.7 in barrel races with 19.1 and 18.4 times. Linda posted 19.6 with 20.2 and 19.0 nights. First place went to Pat McDaniel of Abilene with 18.4 both nights.
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Pat
Linda Merriott
H. J. Merriott
Ballinger
Merriots
Bud Turner
Averag
Linda
Pat McDaniel
Abilene
Merriott
Tex as Cowboy Reunion Highlights July Rodeo Events
Admirers of working horses will find much of interest at the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford on July 1 2 and 4. Open cutting horse contest and a Quarter Horse show will feature with trophies from the American Quarter Horse Association. Prizes include a special saddle by Cities Service Oil Company and cash awards for top placers. Deadline for Quarter Horse entries is June 27 and for cutting horse entries June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce House
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford
American Quarter Horse Association
Cities Service Oil Company
Helen
A. C. Swenson
Tractors Move From Hoofed Comparison to Daily Danger
A rural column warns that tractors resemble horses and mules in risk and temperament. Carelessness in turning or tying down loads often causes spills. Slim Hartman credits his wife for steadying safety on their farm, where she supplies snacks to keep him alert.
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Slim Hartman
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Bob Wright
Rosa
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James D. Woolf
Globe Wernicke Company
Woolf
Pioneers On Parade
AAA Federal Commodities Corporation and Extension Service
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Martha McClellan
Evelyn Carson
Don Harvey
Warren B. Tayman
B. C. Burrow
G. C. Carothers
H. F. Jackson
A. C. Cooper
KR. M. Swenson
Ray Rector
Col. Perick
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Alner
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
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Suport
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Navasota
Texas Senate
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England
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United States
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el Paso
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Suellen
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Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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Holiday Sedon
Oldsmobile
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Tad McGhee Motor Company
S. Wetherbee
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