New Grain Warehouse Rising in Stamford With 500000 Bushel Capacity
Stamford moves to build a steel grain warehouse on West Gould Street near the Fort Worth and Denver line. W B Harrison and Jess Mickler of Harrison Mickler Grain Co partner with M B McKee Co of Lubbock as contractor to finish by August 1 for maize harvest, with a 140000 set up and Mickler becoming active manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Gould Street
Fort Worth and
Denver
W. B. Harrison
Jess Mickler
Harrison-Mickler Grain Co
M. B. McKee Co
Lubbock
Harrison
Quarter Horse Show Draws Stronger Interest At Texas Reunion
Nevis Rogers of Snyder will judge halter classes with Homer J. Merriott chairing the Quarter Horse portion of the Texas Cowboy Reunion. Four horses from Jimmy Randell and five from Mrs G F Rhodes will be shown. Judging begins July 2 for mares and July 3 for stallions and geldings with cutting contest at noon July 2. Trophies and cash prizes awarded through multiple classes with detailed prize breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevis Rogers
Snyder
American Quarter Horse Association
Homer J. Merriott
Jimmy Randell
Matoya
N. M
G. F. Rhodes
Abilene
Phillips Ranch
Rogers
Jim Calhoun
Merriott
Guard Unit Nosed Out For Top Company Honors
The Third Battalion 142nd Infantry National Guard at Ft Hood places Company M as runner up to the top company with an excellent rating. Payroll for the camp totals $5 960 for Company M and $997 000 for the division. Soldiers Medal awarded to three Abilene men. Training includes live fire courses amid rain and ivy. return home after the two week camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
142Nd Infantry
National Guard
Ft. Hood
Herschel Kelley
Kelley
James Lindsey
Abilene
Fourteenth Child Born to Stamford Couple at Sanitarium
A son named Matthew Shaw, weighing ten pounds eight ounces, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shaw at Stamford Sanitarium on June 22. The family is described as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Shaw
Stamford Sanitarium
Matthew
Mr. Carter
Cenerville
Miss
Crewley
Jennings
Stamford
Mary Melson
County Cattle Testing for Tuberculosis in Jones County
The Department of Agriculture assigns a veterinary inspector to Jones County to test beef and dairy cattle from birth for tuberculosis. The program seeks modified tuberculosis free accreditation and offers free testing to all cattle. County agent Kirby Clayton praises the test’s value for livestock and human health and urges owner cooperation, with contacts via Dr Sid Allen or the county agent in Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Jones County
Kirby Clayton
Sid Allen
Anson
New Hope to Ordain Pastor Philip E Ridens
The New Hope Baptist Church invites all to the ordination of pastor Philip E Ridens at 3 p.m. on Sunday June 29 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope Baptist Church
Philip E. Ridens
Inn At The Texas Cowboy Reunion A Local Home Away From Home
Stam ford Inn hosts many rodeo visitors yearly as reservation habits prove. Longtime guests include rodeo judges and wives such as the Humphreys from the 6666 ranch with grandchildren, Ed Heller from Dundee, Willinghams of Tulsa and Rotan, Emry Birdwells from Pelo Pinto, Carrs of Paducah, and veteran Star Telegram writer Frank Reeves who never misses a reunion. Recent regulars include the Goat Mayos of Petrolia and Bob Hunsacker of Carrollton. Mrs. Sarah Foster calls it like old home week each Reunion season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Inn
Sarah Foster
Foster
George Humphreys
6666
Aong
Ed Hellers
Dundee
W. B. Willinghams
Tulsa
Rotan
Emry Birdwells
Pelo Pinto
Frank Reeves
Star Telegram
J. B. Cotten
Seagraves
The
Goat Mayos
Petrolia
Bob Hunsackers
Carrolton
Roy Carson
M. C. Wheeler
National Cutting Horse Association
Aittle
Oon
Goat Mayo
Emil Birdwell
Palo Pinto
Boy Shot in Knee While Frogs at Tank Incident
Robbie Sancefur aged 12 shot himself in the left knee while at a tank with Johnny Byrd during a frog catching outing. The wound was not serious and he returned home with his parents in Cleburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Sancefur
Johnny Byrd
Robbie
J. P. Sandefur
Cleburne
Vick Sandefur
Sancefur
Stamford
Sharon
F. C. Corby
Sandefur
Roy Weaks
Mrs Mattie Haynes Stricken Ill At Home
Mrs Mattie Haynes became ill at her home around noon and requested contact with her son Dr Harry Lee Haynes. She was taken to Stamford Sanitarium by ambulance and resting by 5:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Haynes
Harry Lee Haynes
Stamford Sanitarium
Bucking Horses at Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo
Cowboys ride bareback and saddle horses in colorful performances at the Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo. Unruly horses often prompt unscheduled events as broncs are chased across a line and back, with action captured from Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Reporter-News
City preps for West Texas Cowboy Reunion crowds
Stamford readies for one of its largest Texas Cowboy Reunion crowds as bunting goes up and the arena is set with entries piling in. By mid next week the event is expected to attract many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
West Texas
Heart Attack Claims Nick Carter of Stamford
Nick Carter aged 68 of Stamford died at Stamford Sanitarium after a heart attack at home on June 15. He had a long career in wholesale produce and later worked for Ben F. Keith Co. He was a WWI veteran and survived by a son, three grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Kinney Funeral Chapel with burial at Highland Memorial cemetery.
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HO A
Mick Carter
Stamford
Stamford Sanitarium
Carter
Kinney Funeral
Newton Starnes
St. John’s Methodist Church
Burtal
Sighland Memorial Cemetery
Kinney
J. M. Carter
Ben F. Keith Co
West Texas
AEF
American Legion
Herrbert Allen Carter, Jr
Andrews
Ben Crouch
Dallas
Halande Carter
City ordinance sets patrols and rules for Lake Stamford
Stamford City Council approved an ordinance creating an officer patrol for Lake Stamford and regulating boat operation fishing docks and lake use at the owners risk. The measure also covers fishing sanitary rules and related controls with full text to be published in book form for lake users.
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Stamford
Lake
Ordinnce
City Tax Rate To Remain Same
The City of Stamford will keep the tax rate at 1.45 per hundred dollars of valuation for the coming year. City Manager Harry Stenson said expected variation in tax value would be minimal, likely not more than a hundred thousand dollars. The current valuation totals 8,849,000, with lake ordinances combining practices from nearby cities to regulate Lake Stamford. The lake now lies within Stamford's city limits following annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Harry Steenson
Hamlin Extends Water Contract To One Million Gallons Daily
Hamlin will buy up to one million gallons of water per day from Stam ford under a new option extending the five year contract. The city previously used about a half million yearly and paid 542.20 monthly. unused water could be carried to the next period. Now Hamlin must pay 1064.58 monthly and may draw up to 12 million gallons annually with pro rata power charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Stamford
Ainder
Anne Hudson Elected Sheriff in Bluebonnet Girls State
Anne Hudson daughter of Dr and Mrs Ike Hudson was elected sheriff of Like County at Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin last week. Other Stamford girls attending included Patricia Lee Massey Peachy Cole Nancy Dickenson and Sheralon Ludecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Hudson
Ike Hudson
County
Bluebonnet Girls State
Austin
Stamford
Girls State
Anne
Patricia Lee Massey
Peachy Cole
Nancy Dickenson
Sheralon Ludecke
Deceased Members of Oldtimers to Be Honored at Reunion
The Texas Cowboy Reunion Association plans a memorial service honoring members who died in the past year. Secretary treasurer J. W. Hudson invites families to submit deaths to ensure full tribute. J. Spurgeon Reeves will lead singing as directors and notable members such as CFL Elliott, John W Smith, Lee Simmons, and C. J. Bedford are named for remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Hlearior
J. W. Hudson
Texas Condo
Reunion Association
J. Spurgeon Reeves
Cfl Elliott
Mullrdays
John W Smith
Knox City
Lee Simmons
Sherman
John A Hulen
Palacios
W. H. Wise
Billy Crafton
Trinity Baptist Church
Thornton Improves at Stam ford Sanitarium
A. Thornton of Leeders, a medical patient at the Stam ford Sanitarium, is reported to be improving through treatment and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Thornton of
Leeders
Stamford Sanitarium
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