Rotary District Assembly Draws 26 Clubs In Session
Twenty six of thirty Rotary clubs in District 186 attended the District Assembly at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds Bunkhouse. A D Cummings Olney district governor nominee led the session with J P Tarry Wichita Falls outgoing governor presiding. Speakers included Dr R E Hereford Aubrey Stephenson and Pic Larmour with noon address by Dr James Boren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Rotary International
Texas Cowboy Reunion
A. D. Cummings
Olney
J. P. Tarry
Wichita Falls
R. E. Hereford
Arlington
Pic Larmour
Graham
Aubrey Stephenson
Abilene
James Boren
Midwestern University
Stamford Rotary Club
Cummings
J. F. McCulloch
New Hope Revival Gates Open June 22 At Church
The New Hope Baptist church plans a revival from Friday night through July 1 led by Rev A C Maxwell of Pearland and a Daily Vacation Bible School for ages four to sixteen running through June 20. Mrs Maxwell is VBS principal with Barbara Bean on piano. Rev J E Bagley will lead music. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope
New Hope Baptist Church
A. C. Maxwell
First Baptist Church of
Pearland
Maxwell
J. E. Bagley
Barbara Bean
Opening Dance in Rebuilt Roundup Hall at Texas Cowboy Reunion
The Roundup Hall reopens with a June 21 donation dance hosted by Stamford Square Dance Club to fund loudspeakers. A warm-up set on June 29 precedes the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Mike calling is paused during the event. Judges and local callers will MC and perform as the schedule spans June 29 to July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboy
Stamford Square
Ing
Mike Calling
Mike
C. E. Coombes
Sccre
Zach Coombes
Judge Coombes
Gean Witt
Hamlin
I. R. Witt
R. Witt
John Powell
Ollie Bo Vernon
Rule
Joe Benton
I. O. Hughes, Jr
I. BR. McDaniel
Stamford
Bogan Rhea
Four New Teachers Hired In Local Public Schools
Stamford Public Schools announce four new hires including two new posts. Vocational agriculture gains an additional teacher with supervision by Gerald L. Proctor. Weldon Ross Holbrooks, Texas A&M graduate, joins after two years at Whaton.Spanish class and sophomore English will be taught by Hetty Jo Parrish, a Texas State College for Women graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Supt
L. W. Johnson
Robert A. Manire
Gerald L. Proctor
Weldon Ross Holbrooks
Texas A & M College
Whaton
Hetty Jo Parrish
Honey Grove
Texas State College For Women
Denton
H. D
Ike) Peel
Oliver
Baylor University
Waco
Peel
Haskell
Jean Brownfield
David Peel
Jane Lewis
el Reno
Okla
TSCW
Reynolds
Anson Set for Friday Run-Off in Alderman Race
Anson voters will go to the polls on Friday June 22 to decide the run-off for the city alderman seat. Jim Jones led first balloting with 72 votes, Robert Cross 50, and Paul Brown 42. Jones and Cross are active businessmen. winner succeeds Russell Fagan who resigned in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Jim Jones
Robert Cross
Jones
Paul Brown
Cross
Anson Auto Parts
Cross Home
Cross Home and Auto Supply
Russell Fagan
Mrs Dallas Southard At Tennessee Points For A Month
Mrs. Dallas Southard is spending a month at points in Tennessee as she travels for personal and family visits. She plans to tour various towns and enjoy local attractions during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Dallas Southard
Points
Tennessee
Fuqua Named To State Exchange Clubs Board At Abilene
Stamford Exchange Club president Jack Fuqua was named to the Texas State Clubs Board of Controls at the Abilene convention. Stamford’s club placed runner up in two state contest events and finished a close second for the Youth Activities trophy. Golfers Crownover, Rollins, Swenson, and Brownfield Jr. were second in foursome handicap at the Abilene Country Club. Gray Browne was elected Texas Exchange clubs president for 1951 with Ausin set as 1952 convention site. Stamford sent strong representation to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fuqua
Stamford Exchange Club
Abilene
Stamford
Russell Crownover
George Rollins
Gene Swenson
Charles Brownfield, Jr
Exchange Club
Fuqua
Twaddell Family Reunion Draws 36 Attendees
Thirty six members of the Twaddell family gathered for a reunion at Ruidoso Friday through Sunday. Attendees from Stamford included Mrs. Ben Ferris and her daughter Mrs. W. C Leavitt plus Jerry Leavitt and family. Additional relatives came from Dallas Amarillo San Marcos and Juscon Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruidose
Stamford
Ben Ferris
W. C Leavitt
Jerry Leavitt
Jerry, Jr
Dallas Amarillo
San Marcos
Juscon
Ariz
Local visitors stay with Pegasa Springs residents
Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of Pegasa Springs Colorado and Mr and Mrs Clara Neal of Los Angeles California visited at the home of Mr and Mrs R Ferrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Pegasa Springs
Colo
Clara Neal
Los Angeles
Calif
R. Ferrell
Sunday School Attendance Totals at Local Churches
Attendance totals released for June 17 across churches including First Baptist St John’s Methodist Central Presbyterian Foursquare Gospel Swenson Ave Baptist Church of Christ East Metlarg Baptist Central Christian Assembly of God Calvary Baptist and Central Christian. Overall turnout reported as 1331 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
St. John's Methodist
Central Presbyterian
Swenson Ave
Stamford Girl Attends TCU Baton Twirling Course
Stamford high school band member Shirley Grantham attends a two week baton twirling school at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. The highlight is a June 22 concert at Ed Landreth Auditorium by the 40 piece band and baton twirlers. About 160 students are enrolled under F R Woods Wet ard, former TCU drum major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Grantham
Stamford
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
TCU
Ed Landreth
F. R
Woody) Wetard
Nationalough School
Charman
Morris Tillman Sails For Japan
Seaman Morris Tillman sails for Japan aboard the U S N S General Brewster from Treasure Island New York in a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs E F Tillman of Stamford he hopes to be stationed at a naval air base in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Tilman
Econ
Los
Japan
U.S. N.S
Brewster
Treasure Island
New York
E. F. Tillman
Stamford
Morris
Final Rites For J. Ek. Yarbrough Held At Rochester
Burial of J. Ek. Yarbrough was in Rochester cemetery Friday morning. Rev. L. D. Hull of East McHarg Baptist church led the service. Kinney Funeral Home directed the funeral. Yarbrough was found dead in his locked car about six miles from Albany Thursday morning. Death by self-inflicted action was verdict after an Albany inquest. He had been in Albany about a month and formerly lived here three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Yarbrough
Rochester
L. D. Hull
East McHarg Baptist Church
Kinney Funeral Home
Yarbrough
Albany
Rule
St Johns Youth Program To Start At Church
St Johns Methodist Church will launch a summer youth recreation program this week. Kas Cox, assistant pastor, says 18 to 20 year olds meet Thursdays 6 30 to 8 30 pm while junior and senior high groups meet Fridays. Counselors and Mr Cox will lead study groups recreation and supper. Programs include forums reviews books and other activities with planned swimming parties barbecues and other entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Methodist Church
Kas Cox
Cox
Anson Woman Golfer Advances in West Texas Tourney
Mrs Alten Wash of Anson, winner of Stamford Invitational Women’s golf, qualified for the championship flight in the West Texas Women's Golf Association Tournament at Brownwood. She shot 98 in qualifying and drew Mrs T L Sampson of Lubbock in the first round as match play began Wednesday toward the 36 hole finals Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten Wash
Anson
Stamford
Brownwood
T L Sampson
Lubbock
Deming family visits Turner kin over weekend
Mr and Mrs Bul Burt and children Diane and Billy Frank of Demming New Mexico visited Mrs Burt's father Frank Turner and Mrs Turner. The Burt family returned home Sunday while the others extended their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bul Burt
Diane
Billy Frank
Demming
New Mex
Stamford Country Club to Undergo Redecoration
Committees plan improvements at Stamford Country Club with completion expected within three weeks. Authorities outline interior updates and refreshed decor for the club facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Country Club
Stamford Declares June 25 30 Western Week in City
Stamford Mayor Clyde Westfall proclaims June 25 30 Western Week to boost interest in the Texas Cowboy Reunion. The event, run by the Stamford Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Joe Lambert, includes a free Western movie at Grand Theatre June 26 and Western dress urged for all residents. Merchants display Western wares and radio ads echo the theme as the initiative seeks annual status if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Joe Lambert
Lambert
Stamford
Smiley Brunette
Deluxe
Grand Theatre
Western Week Proclaimed in Stamford Texas 1951
City of Stamford declares June 25 to 30 as Western Week honoring West Texas traditions and the Stamford Jaycees community. Proclamation by Mayor C. C. Westfall dated June 19, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
West
Texas
Stamford Jaycees
A. D
C. C. Westfall
Weather Helps Dry Fields After Heavy Rainfall
Continued sunshine and hot days have dried fields soaked by more than eight inches of rain in two months. Farmers assess replanting after losses to wind and hail damage. A. C. Humphrey Motors and Cotton Butane reported plate glass windows blown out by Friday night winds. Stamford florists suffered roof damage from weekend hail with greenhouse losses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Humphrey Motors
Mc Hlarg Avenue
Three Dignitaries Line Up For Stamford Reunion Parade
At least three dignitaries will attend the Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion parade on Saturday June 30. John Ben Sheppard Texas Secretary of State Olin Culberson member of the Texas Railroad Commission and L J White Sr president of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce are named with others expected to join the parade crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Rod
John Ben Sheppard
Texas Secretary of State
Olin Culberson
Texas Railroad Commission
L. J. White Sr
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Five Foreigners Tour SMS Throckmorton Ranch
U S State Department information specialists from Germany Libya and Iraq visited the SMS Throckmorton Ranch on a daylong tour. They observed mesquite clearing by caterpillar tractors, had lunch with cowhands, and were escorted by local officials before continuing a West Texas tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S State Department
SMS Throckmorton
Bob Crisweill
SMS
Germany
Libya
Iitq
State Department
United States
Sms Ranch
W. G. Swenson
Wendell Bedichek
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
George Logan
Wtcc Livestock and Agriculture
Abilene
San Angelo
West Texa
Haskell Names Margaret Free Reunion Sponsor
Margaret Free daughter of Mr and Mrs George Free of Paint Creek near Haskell will ride for Haskell in the Cowgirl Sponsor events at Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion celebrations on July 4 1950. A 1949 Haskell High School graduate she attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene until January returning to help on the family ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Free
George FE. Free
Paint Creek
Haskell
Stamford
Miss Free
Haskell High School
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
Margaret
HSU
EESU
Taylor University
Sul Ross College
Stormford Rodeo
Stamford Youths to Work at Camp Shiloh Mendham NJ
Three Stamford youths from the Stamford Church of Christ joined 40 youths on a bus trip to Camp Shiloh Mendham New Jersey for summer work. The group aims to teach Bible values to boys and girls ages 10 to 17. The trio is Nancy Lavender Cristena Terry and Jerome Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
New Jersey
Stamford Church of Christ
Abilene
Shiloh
Nancy Lavender
Abilene Christian College
Cristena Terry
Jerome Savage
E. J. Savage
Jerome
Cristena
W. M. Carlton
Harry Lavender
Hazel Strand
Charles FE. Hill
Ben T. Edge
Carl Maples
Bobby Maxwell
High Wind Destroys Tuxedo Grain Elevator
Tuxedo grain elevator south of the Katy railroad owned and operated by D. W. French was destroyed by a Friday night windstorm. Built eight years ago, the structure ruins leave French planning to salvage the motor and rebuild. Ongoing rains keep farmers out of fields amid three recent heavy showers and the severe wind event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. French
Katy
French
Former Stamfordite Becomes Abilene Western Union Night Manager
F. W. Lowe Jr. 转fers from Weslaco to Abilene to serve as night manager for Western Union. He is the son of Mrs. F. W. Lowe of Stamford. his wife and two daughters Patricia Ann and Pamela Irene accompany him, with the newborn baby born on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Lowe, Jr
Western Union
Abilene
Weslaco
Lowe
F. W. Lowe
Patrica Ann
Pamela Irene
Wreck Survivors Leave Neosho for Ozark Home
Clarise and Irvalene Thomas, sole surviving siblings of the Irvin Thomas family, left Neosho hospital this week and traveled to Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Green’s home in Ozark Missouri. They had learned of their parents, brother, and grandmother's deaths from a June 10 accident near Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarise
Irvalene Thomas
Irvin Thomas
Neosho
R. F. Green
Ozark
Rt. 2
Texas
James Colvin
Midland
Green
Morgan Williams
T. L. Rowan
Raymond Colvin
Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Crawford
Horace Arledge
Stamford Club
Weaver Medlin
Mr. Cummings
Ideal Rotary Club
A.C. Maxwell
State Exchange Clubs’ Board of Controls
Twaddell
Morris Tillman
J. Ek. Yarbrough
St. John’s
Clyde Westfall
Ella Briges
Judy
Jane Stifflemire
Golden
BP. Davenport
Gail
San Diego
Happy Davenport
Davenport
Mrs. Oran Brigham
Stamfordite
Abilene Western Union
Colvin
Stephenville
John Colvin
W. E
Bud) Colvin
Bastrop
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