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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
1
Stamford ends summer English pre school as enrollment falls to eight, well below the fifteen needed. Superintendent Woodie Beene cites adequate public and private kindergartens for first grade readiness and notes no further courses will be offered. Mrs Jean Burnett was to teach the course.
The annual Exchange Club Ladies Night Banquet time was moved to 7 p.m. at the Cliff House Restaurant. Guest speaker Dr John C Stevens president of Abilene Christian College will speak on Friday evening. Stevens holds degrees from ACC and the University of Arkansas and served as an Army chaplain in World War II.
Paul Burk was installed as Lions Club president and Betty Rogers as Lioness president during the Installation Banquet June 15 at the Cliff House Restaurant. Incoming officers and awards were announced, with Don Rose as first vice president and Enis Bishop as second vice president among others.
Citizens of Stamford will discuss forming an independent corporation to build a railroad car shop at a June 17 meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. The plan, originally conceived by Texas Central Enterprises, withdrew earlier, with local groups weighing funds and railroad access to determine feasibility and community benefit.
George Humphrey chairs the rode parade which opens the reunion activities at 4 p m on July 1 in Stamford. WBAP Radio's Country Gold Miners will attend the opening day with Fort Worth station staff in Stamford. Prizes of 100 75 and 50 dollars go to top floats in commercial and organization classes while junior cowboys and cowgirls compete for 10 5 and 2 50 dollars. Prize money is provided by the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association.
The Community Kindergarten reports strong response to its summer Play and Learn program directed by Mrs. Jarrell Sharp. Classes run Tuesdays for last year’s enrollees to reinforce kindergarten learning before first grade with help from junior high and high school volunteers. About 20 children attended the first session on June 14, and several former students were named among the eligible attendees.
Senate Bill 27 amends the Texas Education Code requiring all students in public private or parochial schools and higher education to immunize against six diseases Diphtheria tetanus polio measles rubella and smallpox The State Department of Health will provide vaccines where local services are lacking and districts must keep immunization records Beginning with the 1972 spring semester new enrollees must complete immunizations as soon as medically feasible Exceptions exist for physician signed health risk affidavits or religious belief affidavits
The Stamford Junior Sheriffs Posse will host the Cowboy Reunion parade with pivot duties for the Grand Entry during the second to fourth performances as five clubs have registered and several more are expected. Trophies from the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association will be awarded in senior and junior divisions, with first place senior set to lead the Grand Entry on Thursday. Clubs registered include groups from Haskell, Brown, Shackelford and Tom Green Counties.
Christ Lutheran Church on Vanderbilt Street installed 19 new pews replacing folding chairs. The project, funded since December, includes sixteen regular pews two altar chairs and one usher s pew. Cantilevered ends and rails use Appalachian Red Oak. Dedication day will be announced by the church council.
Fire Chief Bill Lawson reported last week saw four ambulance calls and no fires. The report highlights EMS activity and fire absence, reflecting steady safety operations in the district.
The Retail Trade Committee plans a Western Days celebration as a prelude to the Texas Cowboy Reunion. June 24 to 26 feature sidewalk sales and country western music by Bill Coe at a Street Dance on June 24. A Square Dance on June 26 at 8:30 p.m. with Leon Ivy calling invites all area teams. Stamford residents urged to wear western dress to set the pace.
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