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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
16
Longtime editor explains beginnings of a new column Sights Sound and Signs and notes changes from merging the Leader with the American. He cites rising newsprint costs and allotment cuts affecting weekly papers, describes parking and parade items, and urges community pride and courtesy during a town show weekend.
A Stamford Tribune item recalls severe storms June 1 with cyclones striking Haskell causing major destruction and dozens of damages. It notes fatalities, injuries, and a mounted relief response from Stamford, plus local business losses and community events including a wedding and school medal awards.
The Stamford Leader lists publication details for the second class matter entry and mailing office in Stamford Texas. It notes editor names and presses associations while offering notices to the public about corrections and reflections on individuals or corporations.
Stave set for his three day celebration as the Legion completes plans to entertain Stamford with patriotic exercises political speaking thrilling airplane performances and old fiddlers contest. Also notes Chan Moody's campaign stop for governor and other local updates from Albany oil field to new business openings and church notices.
A pink and blue shower was hosted Monday at the home of Mrs Marvin Sublett for Mrs Jimmy Baker. Guests enjoyed tea lemonade cookies and cheese canapes with miniature diapers and baby shoes as favors. The Baptist Vacation Bible School closed with 69 enrolled and a program. Numerous local residents and visiting relatives joined in with Sunday events and hospital visits noted.
A Rockdale group of seven, led by Mrs Foote and Mrs Mickler, traveled Monday to Platt National Park Sulphur Oklahoma for a camping trip. They swam at Turner Falls on Wednesday and endured sun blistered backs and chigger bites after outdoor meals and mountain hikes.
Rev. Crawford and Charles E. Fike join Bishop W L Martin in Lubbock for a conference on evangelism. Ministers and laymen from 100 Methodist churches in the area gather to plan fall 1951 revival and visitation campaigns across Texas churches. Colleagues from Stamford and Houston exchange postings and laymen attendees include Garth McCallum C P Amerson Bill Ray and others.
Kenneth Shotts receives a promotion to senior official at Plate Glass Company, joining Pittsburg accounting in the Dallas office. He and his wife and daughter Jennifer Delle move to Dallas, after 14 months here, where Shotts has served as sales rep across 18 counties. Frank Grovoyer will take over his territory, planning to relocate if housing is found.
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