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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1961
Page
8
The Stamford Youth Center reports a cash shortfall with three staff members and a janitor costing 140 dollars per month. Open Friday and Saturday evenings, it served 76 and 80 youngsters respectively last week and faces a drive to cover ongoing expenses.
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek writes to say a speech to graduates should be hopeful rather than dire. He notes adults worry the world is dangerous yet argues graduates will not overhaul the world and that advice may be to stay in school or retire to Johnson grass farm.
The Austin tax debate continues as lawmakers, Gov. Price Daniel, and proposed plans shape the path to a major July August bill. Proposals include a 2 percent sales tax linked to income tax and a universal 1 percent levy on items over five dollars with exemptions. A new advisory committee meets July 6 to map paths and avoid a delayed revenue loss.
The Brotherhood of First Baptist Church hosts a free showing of Communism on the Map in the auditorium Monday night. No covered dish. a free watermelon feed follows in the church parking lot. The 6 minute film covers Lenin and Marx, the rise of the Communist Party, and spread to Europe, China and Asia.
Scottie Pryor of Stamford attended twirling classes at the annual high school summer workshop sponsored by the School of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University. About 250 high school students from Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas and New Mexico participated under Dr. Lawrence A. Hanley who chairs the event.
Stamford records recount a 25 percent telephone rate hike rejection by Southwestern Bell at a special council meeting. The piece also notes hail and wind storm damage claims flooding local insurance offices. Community staff updates list Pete Ragus as pool supervisor and Frantz Maytt directing youth recreation. Social Security aid visit set for June 21 in Stamford, with claims help offered at the post office. Miller and Miller Motor Freight announces Jesse A. White as new agent June 5.
Rapid progress on the Stamford Refining Company plant under construction in the southwestern part of the city by F. W. Peck ham, targeting July 1 to start operations. The Country Club golf course now with grass greens, improved fairways cost about $1500 and touted as one of the snappiest in West Texas.
The piece notes Lagerton visits and a county business errand, highlights an Educational Committee meeting on the College proposition, and Stamford’s offer. W R Taylor of Avoca sold 1000 acres on Swenson pasture to Dr. Ross of Tennessee. Reapers report strong crops with yields 25 percent higher than last year.
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