Bricksdahl Residents Return From Fishing Trip to Coast
A Stamford based community notes several residents traveling to the coast for a fishing trip. The group includes Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Leaf and many other locals such as Mr. and Mrs. Walter Heller and families, with updates on relatives visiting, medical recoveries, and ongoing connections to Abilene and Denark through school and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricksdahl
Walter Heller
Stanley Leaf
Kenneth Hansen
Johnny Hansen
Robert Reves
Bobby Reves
E. V. Olson
Moonlight Madness Sale a Success by Stamford Merchants
Stamford merchants described Thursday night’s Moonlight Madness sale as a success with many customers. One merchant said they lacked enough staff to wait on everyone as stores stayed open until 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Once Lowly Jeans Now Worn By Youth Around the World
Texas A and M University specialist Becky Dunlap notes jeans originated for miners during the California rush and now captivate youths globally. Jeans offer low cost ease of maintenance and freedom of expression, with teens seeking fabrics beyond denim and colors beyond basic blue, signaling a social shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Becky Dunlap
Texas A & M University
Miss Dunlap
Jean
U.S
Fat Stock Show Builds New Horse Facilities at Amon Carter
The 1972 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show will add a 36 300 square foot steel facility, Barn No 8, near Barn No 7 at Amon Carter Square. It includes a 150 by 67 foot judging arena, about 1200 permanent seats, and 100 horse stalls. Construction is underway and slated for completion before the February show run January 25 to February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Watt
Amon Carter Square
Watt
Brother of Late Resident Dies in Kansas
Brig Gen Ray G Harris 80 of Wichita Kansas died Oct 25 He was brother of the late Mrs B F Ashburn of the Tuxedo Community Funeral services were held in the Mission Chapel Mausoleum Military honors were by McGonnell Air Force Base Wichita Survivors include his widow Oakley D two sons John R and Charles W a stepdaughter Mrs Charles Mattingly a sister Mrs J Earl Glenn Corinth Mississippi Those attending from Stamford were Mr and Mrs Ben Parnell Harris lived in the area when young and owned land here Also new books received at Carnegie Library include The Dream Museum Summer of the Red Wolf The Days of Martin Luther King Jr Message From Malaga The Tenants Lieutenant Calley His Own Story
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray G. Harris
Wichita
Kan
B. F. Ashburn
Mission Chapel
McGonnell Air Force Base
Kansas
Oakley D
John R
Charles W
Charles Mattingly
J. Earl Glenn
Corinth
Miss
Stamford
Ben Parnell
Colonel Harris
Carnegie Library
Seymour Epstein
Morris L. West
Martin Luther King Jr
Jim Bishop
Arthur Hailey
Malaga
Helen MackInnes
Bernard Malamud
William Harrington
Lieutenant Calley
John Sack
Width of United States ships set by canal and bridge
The statement notes that ship width in the United States is determined by the Panama Canal while height is governed by the Brooklyn Bridge. This contrasts canal clearance with bridge height, highlighting structural and navigational constraints shaping maritime dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Panama Canal
Brooklyn Bridge
Guardsmen Training Courses Open Across Texas
National Guardsmen from Panhandle to West Texas gathered in Amarillo for a two day recruiter training session. Thirty four Guardsmen from twenty one towns attended the Amarillo class the first of six sessions planned statewide. Instructors from Austin led by Lt Col Dingler Majors Cobb Mees and Collins presented material developed by the National Guard Bureau in Washington DC focusing on retention and recruiting at all unit levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry L. Anderson
210 Brewington
Stamford
342D
Eugene Mees
Austin
Amarillo
Panhandle
West Texas
Amarillo Armory
Texas
McAllen
Dallas
Houston
Walter Dingler
Leroy Cobb
Robert Collins
National Guard Bureau
Washington, D. C
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Philip Olson
Stan Jurgenson
Fort Howard
Maryland
VA Hospital
Bethel Lutheran
Mike
Pastor Jurgenson
Jurgensons
Vernon Ludgren
Judy
Fort Worth
Lundgren
Harris Hospital
Harold Hokanson
J. A. Lundgren
J. A. Hilscher
Hugo B. Haterius
Millard Ray Hainie
Near Austin
del Ray
Hildegard Strand
Llano
Leon Jackson
Abilene
Elvira Choate
J. A. Hirscher
R. C. Burleson
Leroy Lundgren
Christie
Texas Tech
Lubbock
David Lundgren
Greg
Pecos
McMurry College
Leroy Lundgrens
Loyd Hightower
Hobbs, N. M
Jerry
C. L. Moritz
Ruth Seth
Bethel Lcw
Bethel Church
Hiram E. Olson
Okey Richards
Oliver Smith
Dorothy Hebert
G. J. Hebert
Robert Frederick Pascher
R. L. Pascher
Smiths
Oakland
Calif
James Smith
Jimmy
Mindy Lynn
J. L. Peterson
Hackensack
Minn
Sheridan Olson
Dick Gettig
Seguin
Tiffany Denise
A Seguin Hospital
Gettig
Diane Olson
Gettigs
Kim
Richard Gettig
Cleveland, Ohio
Marvin €. Olson
S. A. Olson
Marvin Olson
Olson
Milton Hinze
Adam
Sonya
Alvin Hinze
Gene
Phil Swenson
Roscoe
John M. Swenson
Robbie
Karen Youngquist
John Ed Youngquist
Karen
Richard Rosene
Viola Johnson
Oscar Beck
Round Rock
Mrs. Johnson
Sweden
Cathy Snygg
Arnold Snygg
Denmark
Cathy
James Thompson
Dorothy Rogers
Aspermont
Helen Thompson
Carl Ebenstam
E. P. Armstrong
C. H. Peterson
Alfred Shurley
A. H. Lundgren
Jack Nauert
Kathy Oliver
Clements Richards
Erin
Sam Urrate
John
Mark, David
Kristen
Haskell
Leafs
Ine
Cc. L. Cromwell
Optometrist
J. M. Ashcroft
S. Swenson
Bunkley
Ask Abou
Purina
Eager Feed Mill
First National Bank
Speed Queen
Speed
Lone Star Gas Company
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