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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
8
The high cost of cattle affects the Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo events with double mugging returning as a roping contest. Stamford shows have shifted from milking cows to other acts as milch cows remain expensive, even amid the death of a fine animal.
An ad touts Jean's Frozen Rolls as light fluffy and homestyle with strong claims of flavor and quality. The copy urges shoppers to look in frozen food sections and frames the product as an appealing alternative to homemade rolls.
Parade sponsors ride in a Stamford turnout with Dr and Mrs Cromwell in open convertibles. Stamford sponsor Jerry Ann Baize leads the SOPs and participates with oldtime cowboys and visitors. 1957 winners listed include Ericksdahl 4H Club, Stamford FFA, Anson Implement, Mrs Baird's, and several ranch entries. First prizes range from 50 to 25 dollars, with junior cowboys and cowgirls receiving 10, 5, and 2.50.
Local events center on Father’s Day tributes as Sagerton Sunday School presents a program for fathers including youngest and oldest dads. Lillian Neinast and relatives visit Lub bock for the Lutheran Women's Missionary League convention with 196 delegates and a new constitution.
Senior Teens Superdogs vs Jaycees 14 to 1 and Haskell 4 6 over Anson. Junior Teens Exchange 2 Rotary 2 in a tie. VEW 11 Baptist 10 Rotary 8 VFW 5 Exchange 9 Baptist 2 VEW 9 Exchange 5 Baptist 5 Rotary 4. White Sox 20 Pirates 9 Dodgers 25 Cards 6. Thursday Night matchups include White Sox vs Dodgers and Braves vs Pirates with Cards vs Giants.
Formal opening of the Westinghouse Laundromat across the street from Safeway will be held Saturday. The Coody family from Breckenridge will operate the 24 washer and five dryer facility. The building is air conditioned.
A reader argues that Mormon doctrine relies on the Book of Mormon Doctrines and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price, authored by Joseph Smith. The writer cites Galatians Jude and 2 Timothy to oppose modern revelations and prefers Jesus and the apostles over Smith.
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