Curious name mix ups and local notices in Stamford
The column notes a birth certificate name error swapping Curley and Cierley with Clyde Curley later serving under Admiral John Sides in Honolulu. It reports on escheat law lists in Stamford, small unclaimed balances at Stamford Electric Cooperative and a bank notice, then praises Lake Stamford fishing and describes city mosquito control efforts and fogging plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cierley
Curley
George Mullins
Clyde W. Curley
William A. Cierley
Stamford
John Sides
Honolulu
Admiral Sides
Pacific Fleet
Commander Curley
Old Philosopher on Russian farmers chase of abundance
The Old Philosopher writes from Paint Creek on Russian agriculture and Khrushchev's 30 percent meat and butter price rise. He argues Russians feel for their centralized rulers who enjoy privilege yet must accept higher food costs and hints that spacecraft may be easier to obtain than wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Paint Creek
Central Committee
Texas crime drops in first quarter 1962 FBI report shows gains
FBI statistics for the first three months of 1962 show major crimes in Texas's 12 largest cities down 6.7 percent while national rates rise by 1 percent. Despite population growth, Texas also reports fewer crimes than in 1961. The piece also covers employment trends, wages, and state education and water issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Austin
Texas
FBI
U. S
Pioneers on Parade 55 Years Ago in Stamford News
From the Stamford Tribune June 7 1907 report on sidewalk plans between Citizens National Bank and Central depot along McLarg Avenue to improve street appearance and pedestrian comfort. It notes court, travel to Chicago for Lillie Bizzell’s music studies, a burst of local advertising, Loop wagon yard sale for 5000 dollars to Chap man and Steele of Anson, and 60 acres of Asher place near town sold at 65 dollars per acre with hopeful investment prospects. The issue also features Buster Brown and Tige pictures with contests offering 5 3 2 dollars in merchandise for top collectors of cutouts by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
Central
Mclarg Avenue
Asher Place
Town
PIONEERS ON PARADE Twenty Five Years Ago Governor Visits Stamford
Oklahoma Governor E. W. Marland and partner Howard B. Drake visited Stamford last Saturday regarding oil development in the area. Funds were started to buy 30 American Legion Band uniforms to stay community property, with excess funds refunded if not raised. The Rand Uniform Committee will handle the funds. Heavy rains dropped 1.25 inches over Stamford with electrical activity and hail in parts. Local notices include fiddlers for the Texas Cowboy Reunion and Miss Frances Prewit’s Fort Worth Fiesta involvement. Clover Farm Store in the Larche building to open Saturday with new fixtures and a modern meat counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
E. W. Marland
Oklahoma
Stamford
Howard B. Drake
Oklahoma City
American Legion
Rand Uniform Committee
Roy Duke
R. C. Thomas
Cleburne Tuston
A. Blackwell
Dallas Southard
D. A. Bandeen
Stephen Bennett
Chamber of Commerce
Frances Prewit
D. F. Frewit
Fort Worth
Billy Rose
Hollis Atkerson
Clover Farm
City Rejects House Bids. private sale planned
Stamford city council rejected all bids on two houses near Paint Creek Dam with top offers of 850 for a four room home and 550 for a three room one. Negotiations will move to a private sale as the structures are slated for relocation. Also noted: patrolman Jerry Bright resigns to join Texas Employers Association in San Angelo with family. Summer recreation starts with 70 boys in softball and other activities. Wheat activity in Stamford area remains light. Five girls from St John’s Youth Fellowship attend a Youth Assembly at McMurry College. Mrs. Lilla Heflin at Harden-Simmons University pursues a master’s degree.
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Commission
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Houston
James D. Sartwelle
Port City
Sartwelle
Texas
G. C. Hagelstein
Union Stockyards
John M. Lewis
Charles Davis
Ichita Falls
Stamford
Paint Creek Dam
Jerry Bright
Patrol Service
Texas Employers Association
San Angelo
Gayle
Chamber of
Carole Elrod
Gail Grisham
Gail Swenson
Myrna Martin
Margaret Cooner
St. John’s Methodist Church
McMurry College
Abilene
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Roy Craig
Stamford Electric Cooperative
C. M. Lester
REA
First National Bank
W. T. Stovall
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Haskell
Bob Dickenson
Jack of All Trades
Ameri
Can
Moon
Mars
Venice
Roy M. Craig
East Hamilton Street
J.A
By Ace Reid
Ats
Cc Ace
Ike
Texas Employment Commission
Dallas
Ralph Green
Texas Commission On Higher Education
University of Houston
U of H
University of Texas
Texas Water Commission
The
Texas Animal Health Commission
Norman Moser
DeKalb
R. G. Garrett
Mission
John Connally
Jack Cox
John Tower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ralph Yarborough
State Board of Insurance
Buster Brown
Tige
Stamford Tribune
Flournoy
Anson Mond
Lillie Bizzell
Chicago
Western Conservatory
Messrs. Chapman and Steele
Anson
Bryant-Link Co
Jim Stell
Commerce
Lilla Heflin
Paint Creek School
Hardin-Simmons University
Dean
Doan
Chevrolet
Corvair
N. Swenson
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