This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
1
Writers explain why beard growing sparks passions in Stamford as the Western Week beard contest nears its June 29 finale. Beards fuel bravado among participants with playful digs at the founders era and rivalries over furry looks versus clean shaven faces.
Funeral services are set for 10 a m at Kinney Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs Myrtie Smith 89 who died Tuesday afternoon at Stamford Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Rev Eugene Mathews and Rev Howard Quiett will officiate. Burial in Aspermont Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters a son a brother seven grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
A. C. Ross at the Mrs. Lillie Rivers place reports a cotton stalk in bloom on a plant of Lankart 57. Planted April 12, the stalk shows numerous blooms and looks to yield well. Since 1960 he had the first bale ginned in Stamford but hail has caused losses since.
Entries for the Western Week talent contest are arriving as organizers prepare rules and judges. Contestants can get forms at the Chamber of Commerce in City Hall, with separate prize classes for under and over 50, and events kick off Western Week with a street dance at 8 p.m. today.
A 104th District Court jury in Anson found James Henry McGee of Stamford not guilty of assault with intent to murder for a shooting incident in Stamford’s Negro section on Sunday November 24. Police reported the altercation began over 45 cents for wine and escalated after Grandison grabbed a gun, with the bullet grazing his intestine as he entered the cafe.
Two young Stamford men in their early twenties, Curtis Cavitt and James Davis, are charged with theft and await grand jury action in a case involving stripping Cavitt’s car. The April 15 theft was followed by discovery of the stripped vehicle. Police say both men gave statements to authorities.
J. H. Ivy, Stamford service station owner, announces a two day grand opening celebration for Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20 marking his new association with Shamrock Oil and Gas Co. The station at 302 N. Swenson offers a free carton of giant Cokes to every customer buying eight gallons of gasoline during the event.
C. A. Owen brother of PC Owen of Stamford died at Cor dell Oklahoma on Friday at age 97 years and 8 months. He visited here often and has relatives in the Avoca area.
F N Sarge Bailey was named Outstanding Lion of 1964 at Stamford Lions Club installation banquet. He praised for fund raising and keeping harmony at meetings as Tail Twister. Longley installed as president and delegates named for July 1 start.
Heavy rainfall in early June boosted total precipitation to 4.24 inches, nearly double the normal 2.73. Three-day showers on June 11 12 and 18 fed a promising grain sorghum crop, with heading stage plants likely to yield well despite potential hail or insect pressure. Cotton growers benefited from moisture for an early growing season.
The 1965 programs authorize substituting feed grains for wheat on eligible farms with a feed grain or oat rye base and a wheat allotment. Certificates stay based on normal production and yield, with price support rules applying to substituted crops and any oat rye base created from 1959 60 averages.
The Grand Parade Contest at the Texas Cowboy Reunion will offer nearly twice as much prize money as 1963. Commercial and organization floats will compete for raised top prizes with a 4 pm start on July 2, routes through downtown described, junior and individual divisions also paying prizes, and entry forms obtainable at local shops.
Four junior golfers earned regional spots from the Stamford Jaycees Junior Golf Tournament at Stamford Country Club this week. Open division winner is Don Mitchell with 148, runner-up Chuck Brownfield 150. Novice class qualifiers Gary Grissom and Rusty Crownover 182. Other novices Joe Smith Upshaw 187 John Ratliff 192 Mike Watson 903. Peewee entrants were Doe Lee Waggoner Robert Gillespie Pat Gillespie and Gene Stanford. Regional event home at Stamford June 30 to July 1. state junior poll at Harlingen July 16-18.
Chester Liloyd Alston, 41, died at 945 a.m. Thursday after a several week illness in Stanford Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday at Kinney Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eugene Matthews officiating. Burial followed at Rockdale Cemetery. He was born May 10, 1925, in Avoca and lived his life in Jones County. He was a Methodist and a farmer. Survivors include his mother Emma Alston of Lueders, four brothers George and Edward of Houston, Jack of Woodward Okla, Lindber of Lueders, four sisters Mary Montgomery, Ross Rushing, Laverne Horner, Latice Pringle, all of Houston and Fort Worth. Pallbearers: Albin Hokenson, W. D. Nicklaus, W. Kh. Hager, C. L. Bonighton, AW Bl McLennan and Raymond Bounds.
D R Wright an oldtimer signs up first for this year’s four performance rodeo at the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Wright owns a Breckenridge spread and will calf rope as the oldtimer winner over 55, with a prize saddle in finals and a 65 plus belt buckle for best eliminations time. About a dozen entries had been received, said Carl Swenson.
The City of Stamford plans park improvements in Harmon Park including two metal picnic shelters two barbecue grills and a three section swing set. City Manager Harry Steenson said the project may extend and total equipment costs approved could reach about 1100 dollars.
The Freshman League Bears hold the league lead with a 4-0 record and a three game edge over the next team. Readouts show Pee Wee led by Tives at 3-1 and Rotary atop Junior League at 4-1 with recent results listed for June games.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.