Property owners urged to protest new valuations in Jones County
Property owners were notified this week to appear before the Jones County Board of Tax Appeals to protest property tax values. The board will begin hearings on July 3 as McMeervies and Co. conducts a countywide valuation survey. Judge Leon Thurman noted total valuations likely rise modestly, with tax values set at 20 percent of appraised value and the current rate at 0.74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oval
Stamford Erty
Jones County Board
McMeervies and Co
Amarill
Leon Thurman
Thurman
Kerry Keen Sits Out After Injury in Ranch Competition
Jerry Keen has long been a corral roper in the Texas Cowboy union events. He won the saddle in last year’s blemugging but will miss this year due to a broken leg from a Thursday incident at the east arena north of Stamford. He was released from the hospital Sunday and will be sidelined for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Keen
Jerry
Een Arena
Stamford
Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band
Oliver Street
Gerald Proctor
Presumed Drowned Man Survives Night on Lake
42 year old Midland man Sorenson drifted for over four hours in Lake Stamod after his outboard failed. He reached shore at dawn and was assisted by a fisherman Leavitt who alerted authorities. Sorenson described shouting but wind drowned the cries. He suffered exhaustion but no injuries.
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Midland
Lake Iford
Billenson
Svenson
Ry Leavitt
Stamford Jewelryre
Lake
Stam
Sorenson
Gustyds
Soren
Lavitt
Leavitt
Haskell Volunteer Firemen
Sheriff Department
Texas Cowboy Reunion Plans Final Touches for July Fest
The Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford gears up for July 2 to 4 events. Organizers report strong ticket demand, expanded prize money, and robust participation in rodeo, parade, Palomino and Quarter Horse shows. Escape to the Bunk House welcomes Texas Cowboy Reunion Association members for reminiscing and fiddlers contest entries rise.
Large line up set for two horse shows and sale
The Texas Cowboy Reunion features a charity horse sale a Quarter Horse show and a Palomino show over three days. Key events include 250 plus Quarter Horse entries halter at 8 30 a m July 2 performance trials July 2 1 p m sale for crippled children proceeds to West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Palomino show begins July 4 at 9 a m with Youth Class added. More than 50 Palomino entries expected under Cecil Eager and Mrs B R Webb who are in charge.
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Cecil Eager
Paleming Association
America
Stamford
Homer J. Marriott
Hackberry Johnson
Austin
Hackberry
Adrian Parker
St Jo
Texas
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Frank Cannon
Rodeo
West Texas
Abilene
Homer Merriott
American Quarter Horse Association
Palomino
Eager
Mesquite Control Demonstration Set On Woodson Farm
A mesquite and prickly pear control demonstration will be held at the J. L. Woodson farm near Samford at 8 30 a m Friday June 26. No heavy equipment will be used and methods with hand sprayer and pour on bucket will be shown. Farmers and ranchers with small brush plots are invited and for more information contact the County Agent in Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Woodson
Samford
Jones County
Kirby Clayton
New Hope School
Clayton
Anson
Stamford Federal Sets New Quarterly Dividend Schedule
Stamford Federal Savings and Loan Association announced immediate change to quarterly dividend payments. Dividends on savings accounts will be paid March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 replacing previous semiannual payouts.
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Stamford Federal
Stamford Federal Saving and Loan Association
Sorghum Price Support Set for 1964 Crop in Jones County
EF Nix, chairman of the Agr Stabilization and Conser County Committee, announces a 1.75 per hundredweight price support for grain sorghum grade No 2 or better in 1964. Loans and purchases run through Jan 31 1965 with loans maturing March 31 1965. Farmers may store grain in terminal warehouses and receive terminal loan rates less freight. Total national 1964 support averages higher than 1963 with a 23 cent advantage over loans and PIK payments combined. Participants must divert at least 20 percent of their grain sorghum barley or corn acreage to conserving uses to qualify.
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Jones County
EF. Nix
Agricular Stabilization and Conserion County Committee
Bie
ASCS
Mr. Nix
Motel Operator A. C. Hart Dies Sudden
Funeral services are pending in Lampasas for A. C. Hart who died Tuesday night at the Triple A Motel from an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Stamford Memorial Hospital. Full obituary and funeral details will appear next week.
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Lampasas
A. C. Hart
Triple A
Hart
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Freeman Elected President of Stamford Ministerial Alliance
Rev. David Freeman pastor of Central Christian Church was elected president of the Stamford Ministerial Alliance at a regular Monday meeting. Dr Hugo KO Haterius of Bethel Lutheran Church becomes vice president and Rev. R. E. Hodgson of the Church of the Nays elected secretary treasurer. The group plans monthly business meetings and a regular study program starting September with a committee to arrange weekly meetings for Stamford rest homes.
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David Freeman
Central Christian Church
Stamford Ministerial Alliance
Hugo KO Haterius
Bethel Lutheran Church
R. E. Hodgson
Church of the
Stamford
Stamford Western Week Opens With Talent Contest and Beard Contest
Stamford launches Western Week with a 5:00 p.m. talent contest on the northwest square corner and an 8:00 p.m. street dance led by Bill Coe and His Band. Beard growing contest judged at 8:30 p.m.. participants can enter via Stamford Chamber of Commerce by Saturday noon.
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Stamford
Rule
Anson
Hinskell
Samford
The
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Wade Watts
Marvin Edgman
J. i. Blackstock
Roy Barnett
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Haskell Riders To Host at Cowboy Reunion Rodeo
The Haskell County Sheriff's Posse, famed in West Texas rodeos, will serve as host chubs at this year's Cowboy Reunion rodeo. All riders aboard Palominos will carry flags and mark grand entry turns and will not compete for the award.
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Haskell
Rodeo Announcer Rev Jerry Boles Balances Stage and Sermon
Rev Jerry Boles of Stamford Texas mixes rodeo commentary with pastoral duties. For six years he has voice rodeos at the Texas Cowboy Reunion then delivers Sunday sermons in clear unaccented English. He juggles church duties and arena duties while noting rodeo language evolves.
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West Texas
Jerry Boles
Stamford
Ceneral Presbyterian Church
Jerry
Gene Swenson
Tulsa
Fort Worth
Paschal High School
North Texas State University
Denton
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Neona
Ill
Samford
Boles
New Riding Group to Debut at Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade
The Stamford Junior Sheriff's Posse will debut next week in the Texas Cowboy Reunion parade. The group, ages 9 to 14, will wear western garb with straw hats and white shirts bearing a red emblem. Sponsorship comes from Ccle Renfrow and Joe Osment.
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Stamford
Ccle Renfrow
Joe Osment
American Writer Wins Recognition in Texas Press Contest
The Stamford American earned third place in the Texas Press Association better newspaper contest. At the Houston annual meeting last week, Skhts and Sounds by Rey Craig placed third among 22 entries, with Porter Oakes Haskell editor taking first place. Craig also earned third place in 1957 and first in 1953 in West Texas awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
Texas Press Association
Houston
Rey Craig
Porter Oakes Haskell
Mr. Craig
West Texas Press Association
Senators Plan Visits for Texas Cowboy Reunion
Texas senators may attend the Stamford event in different days. Gene Swenson says a letter from Sen. Joan Tower indicates he will join the parade Thursday. Sen. Yarborough aims to attend the July 4 matinee.
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Texas
U. S
Stamford
Gene Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Joan Tower
Wichita Falls
Yarborough
Three Ladies Will Judge Beard Growing Contest
Three female judges will pick winners in the Western Week Beard Growing Contest. Contestants gather on the courthouse lawn at 8:30 p.m. for judging with plaques awarded for fanciest beard ugliest beard and closest to peach fuzz. The event intercuts a western street dance with Bill Coe and his band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Dobbins
Bill Eastland
Ray Kinney
Bill Coe
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Rodeo Grounds
Orde
Carl Swenson
Grady Bowdry
A. J. Mills
Palomino Horse Breeders Association
Mrs
B. R Webb
Woodson Farm
Rev. David Freeman Alliance President
Swenson
Bill
Haskell Riders
Rev
Stamford Bulldogs
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