Ed Suddath Resigns as Stamford Memorial Hospital Manager
Ed Suddath, administrator of Stamford Memorial Hospital, has resigned and his resignation was accepted with regret by the hospital board. He plans to rest in New Mexico and fish for a while. Jim West states applications for a successor are being accepted and Suddath will stay on until a new manager is found. Suddath came to Stamford in 1954 from Spur where he led the county hospital. Mrs. Suddath died last year after a lengthy illness.
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Ed Suddath
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Suddath
New Mexico
Jim West
West
Stamford
Spur
Cotton Fight for Survival Prompts Grower Plan
Cotton leaders spoke at Stamford High School urging approval of the Cotton Promotion and Research Act. Roy Forkner and Earl Younts outlined how a $1 per bale assessment would spark $15 to $18 million annually for research and promotion to help cotton compete with synthetics.
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Congress
Rolling Plains
Stamford High School
Roy Forkner
Lubbock
National Cotton Councils
Texas State Unit
Carlton Power
Memphis
Tenn
Earl Younts
Council
Field Service Department
Forkner
Dacron
National Cotton Council
Helmer to Visit Parents Ten Days in July
Second Lt. Charles Helmer son of Mr and Mrs EF Helmer will arrive July 10 for a 10 day visit with his parents. Helmer is stationed at Oakdale Pa.
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Charles Helmer
Ef, L Helmer
Helmer
Oakdale, Pa
Knox County Vegetable Festival Begins Friday at High School
The fourth annual Knox County Vegetable Festival runs Friday and Saturday with Miss Vegetable Festival chosen at 8 p m Friday in the high school auditorium. Open exhibits cover Knox County history arts hobbies antiques farm relics exotic birds education and commerce. Contests include horned toad races sack races potato hunt decorated hat and a variety show. A barbecue is served Saturday and horticulture vegetable and fruit displays are open to the public.
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Knox County
Job Corps Talks in Stamford for 16 to 21 Year Olds
A vocational counselor from the Texas Employment Commission Job Corps screening agency will visit Stamford on Thursday mornings to speak with youths aged 16 to 21 who may seek enrollment. The program aims to provide training for constructive, satisfying jobs.
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Texas Employment Commission
Job Corps Screening Agency
Stamford
Employment Commission
City Auditorium
Lioness Club Bake Sale Saturday in Front of Hassens
The Lioness Club will hold a bake sale Saturday in front of Hassens. Cakes pies cookies and assorted sweets will be available beginning at 8 30 a m.
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Lioness Club
Hassens
Stamford Council Maintains 1.35 Tax Rate for 1966 67
Stamford city council kept the tax rate at 1.35 per 100 valuation for the 1966 67 fiscal year. City Manager Steenson said operating on the same rate is feasible despite new expenses and potential master plan and airport costs. The council also awarded two police car bids to Wofford Motor Co. and Royal Ford Inc. with the low bid of 2536.30.
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Stamford
Harry Steen
Son
Water Department
Steenson
Wofford Motor Co
Real Ford, Inc
Royal Ford
Judge Proposes Committee To Study Courthouse Remodeling
Judge Leon Thurman plans to form a 12 member countywide committee to survey repairs and space reallocation for the Jones County courthouse. The county awaits authorization to name members from all parts of the county. Pending bids seek exterior brickwork and steel repairs while no contract has been awarded. Tax Assessor-Collector A. J. French seeks more office space as about $50,000 in remodeling funds, bonds, are available.
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Jones County
A. J
City Council Votes to Add Police Officer in Stamford
The Stamford City Council approved hiring one additional police officer to improve efficiency and protection. Mayor Andrews opposed the move noting hours would not rise but protection may not increase. Chief Cooper planned to send the new hire to police school. The decision hinges on an Sept. 1 hiring and training timeline.
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Stamford
Don Revell
Revell
Andrews
Cooper
Guard Unit Heads to Texas for Two Weeks Training
Stamford’s Battery C 131st Artillery will depart Sunday with 2 officers and 50 enlisted men for two weeks of field training at North Fort Hood Texas. 1Sgt. Leroy Strickland said the unit will conduct cannoneer training and live firing with return set for July 10 after a division review on July 2.
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Stamford
National Guard
131St Artillery
North Ft. Hood
Tex
Leroy Strickland
Texas Cowboy Reunion Plans Start Shaping Up
Preparations for the 36th Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford July 1 2 and 4 advance with a parade at 4 p.m. opening the three day event. The Butler Sisters of Irving and Clint Harlow lead rodeo acts while ticket sales near sold out. Rodeo starts 5 p.m. nightly with a 2 p.m. July 4 matinee. Chuck wagons offer meals at $1.25. Numerous clubs enter the parade and sponsors contest. Hotels report full bookings as organizers seek additional rooms.
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Butler Sisters
Irving, Tex
Clint Harlow
Butler Girls
Noranda Sue
Alice Ruth
Mary Lou
Texas
Fort Worth
Jim West
McDonald’s
West
Chamber of Commerce
Spur Ranches
A. J. Mills
Martha Rollins
George Rollins
Stamford
Jack Watson
Jimmie Walker
Charmer of Commerce
Oldtimer First to Sign Up for 1966 Texas Cowboy Reunion
T. G. Davenport of Sterling City wins the honor as the first contestant to sign up for the 1966 Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo. He entered the oldtime cowboy roping contest competing for a prize saddle. Rodeo director Carl Swenson said many entries have been received, similar to prior years.
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T. G. Davenport
Davenport
Sterling City
Carl Swenson
Negro Youth Recovering After Saturday Shooting
L. V. Henry an 18 year old Stamford Negro listed in fair condition at Stamford Memorial Hospital after a late Saturday shooting at Haskell and Davenport streets. H. W. Dillard, 29, arrested and charged with assault with intent to murder. released on $2,000 bond.
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L. V. Henry
Stamford
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Haskell
Davenport
H. W. Dillard
Few Changes Made In Valuations By County Board
Jones County Commissioners acting as a board of adjustment last week made limited changes to farm land valuations. Judge Leon Thurman noted most adjustments corrected errors. Sixteen appeared in person or by letter, with 18 total participants and only six appeals. Overall county valuations were not significantly altered.
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Jones County Commissioners
Board of Adjustment
Leon Thurman
Avoca Homecoming Set for Saturday July 2
Avoca High School hosts a community homecoming with registration at 1 p.m. a brief meeting at 2, informal visiting from 5 to 6, and a catered evening meal by Underwood's. Ladies asked to bake cakes, bring to the lunch room. free cake and coffee after the meal. Residents with old pictures urged to bring them to Mrs Frances Swenson for identification and return.
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Avoca
Avoca High School
Underwood's
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Stamford Lioness Club
Grady Baldwin
W. H. Holt
L. G. Moore
Homer Lett
Warren Miller
H. H. Corley
Councilman
M. D. Thomp
H. G. Andrews, Jr
B. Q. Cooper
Thompson
B. P. Davenport
John Blackstock
Guard
Cecil Eager
Sandra Hargrove
Purdue Ranch
Jean Read
Henry Owens Ford
Merkel
Jane Bradford
Round Mountain Ranch
Caddo
Carol Ramsey
San Angelo
Rita Reese
San Angelo Saddle Club
Karen Ford
Lueders Lions Club
Joyce Cook
Haskell Jaycees
Terry Sue Wozencraft
Taylor Electric Co-op
Sandra Jones
Bishop’s Flowers
Hamlin
Sue Pinckley
Taylor Telephone Co-op
Kathi Wofford
Mary Davis
Daco Cattle Co
Abilene
Donna Renfro
Haskell Livestock Auction
Dayna
McAninch
Palmer Motors
Gail Cornett
Knox City
FFA
Charles Stenholm
Stenholm
Palomino Horse Show
Rodeo Events
Jack Ratten
Oldtimer
Harlin Potter
Paul Carlan
Haskell Street
Henry
Potter
Dillard
Frances Swenson
Stamford Cotton Oil Co
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