Texas Cowboy Reunion Marks Golden 50th Anniversary
The Texas Cowboy Reunion celebrates five decades of tradition with rodeo contests judged by cowboys and events like horse shows art shows chuck wagon meals and live entertainment. Founded by W G Swenson in 1930 the festival preserves cattleman heritage while adding new attractions for a four day program from dawn to dark.
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Texas
W. G
Bill) Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Swenson
Brilab indictments test Speaker Clayton’s future hopes
The outcome of Brilab scam indictments shapes Speaker Clayton’s political future ahead of November elections. Clayton faces bribery charges with three associates. a gag order limits press coverage as pretrial motions affect his speedy trial. If uncleared by Labor Day, he may step down, hurting rivals seeking his seat and the speakership.
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Clayton Hinge
Brilab
Ay Lyndell Williams
Clayton
U. S
George Cire
House
Inmate seeks pen pals from Stamford area
White male inmate at London Correctional Institution, Ohio, age 45, requests letters from his hometown or surrounding area. He lived in Stamford about 40 years ago and offers to answer all mail. Send letters to Ben Meyer 96697 Box 69 London OH 43140.
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London, Ohio Correctional Institution
Stamford
Ohio
Ben Meyer
London
P. S
Californian seeks contact with Bilberry grandson in Orama store traces
Mildred J. Hayden of Box 191 Yucaipa California writes to the editor seeking to reconnect with a Bilberry man who might be the grandson of a former Orama store owner along the river. She recalls Guff Lafoon who spoke of an article bought between 1902 and 1910 and promises to honor it if identified.
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Old Orama
Guff Lafoon
Guff
Bilberry
Curtis Bilberry
Mildred J. Hayden
Notice To Bidders for Stamford Texas Repairs
Sealed bids addressed to Jimmie Parker chairperson of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee will be received at Stamford City Hall until 1 00 p m July 10 1980 and publicly opened for repairs to residences on Luda Mae Boon 610 N Berthelot Lot 50 of C and 50 of W 15 of D Block 108 Pearl Moree 605 N Berthelot Lot 7 Block 107 Nancy Dillard 203 W Handlan Lot 9 Block 89 Guadalupe Martinez 508 S Berthelot Lot 4 Block 49 all in original Stamford. Packets with specs available after 8 00 a m June 26 1980. Committee may reject any bids. Jimmie Parker Chairman
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Jimmie Parker
Stamford
Texas
City Hall
Luda Mae Stephen Boon
N. Berthelot
Pearl Moree
Nancy Dillard
W. Handlan
Guadalupe Martinez
S. Berthelot
Neighborhood Improvement Committee
Stamford Public Notice for Demolition of Unknown Owners
The City of Stamford plans to clear and demolish several structures with unknown last owners. Certified mail has been sent to the last known owners. Delinquent back taxes exist. Contact CDBG Coordinator C. V. Herbert at City Hall before July 14, 1980 to claim any interests. Units listed include 109 W Bunkley, 206 W Davenport, 301 W Davenport, and 301 W Handlan with various last owners.
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Stamford
C. V. Herbert
CDBG
City Hall
W. Bunkley
W. Davenport
Bobby Mercer
Essie Williams
W. Handlan
Etta Mae Jones
January meaning in Czech is tied to iey
The Czech name for the first month of the year, January, is linked to the root term implying iey, reflecting historical linguistic ties in the language’s calendar nomenclature.
Pioneers on Parade 20 Years Ago highlights
Stamford American reports on a New York man visiting family here and outlines local club installs. Dewane Elliott will preside July 8 with Roy Arledge installing H. M. Weber and Durward Young as officers. Also noted: area students' public offices and staff changes in Stamford schools.
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Dewane Elliott
Exchange Club
Roy Arledge
H. M. Weber
Durward Young
Mack Huston
Pioneers Parade LVN Graduates in Stamford Ceremony
Ten LVN graduates were honored at a ceremony at St John United Methodist Church. Recipients include Jo Ann Bennett, Frankie Conner, Joann James, Nellie Martinez, Judy Simpson, Janie Kelley, Avis Teague, Kathy Grimes, Lillie Tidwell, Patsy Yandell and Frances Lankford. Instructors were Inez Newquist, Bobbie Connally and Rosa Gleaton.
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LVN
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Jo Ann Bennett
Frankie Conner
Joann James
Nellie Martinez
Judy Simpson
Janie Kelley
Avis Teague
Kathy Grimes
Lillie Tidwell
Patsy Yandell
Frances Lankford
Inez Newquist
Bobbie Connally
Rosa Gleaton
Eggs and electric cars win the Old Philosopher’s stance
J A on Paint Creek farm favors eggs and electric cars, but champions a trusty pair of mules. He jokes about scientists and cholesterol debates, noting a bug-eating oil-eating scientist and the promise of cars with long-lasting batteries. He ends with praise for volcano scientists and a lighthearted sign-off.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Mount St. Helens
Butterflies and the old butter stealing belief
The article notes a folk tale that butterflies stole butter from dairy households. It explains the superstition’s persistence and offers a brief natural explanation for butterfly behavior, contrasting myth with science.
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Holly Campbell
Victor Buie
New York, N. Y
R. B. Buie
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James High
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H. S. Fitzgerald
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Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club
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Thelma Gray
H. H. Corley
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West
Texas State University
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Stamford Federal Savings and Loan Association
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American Legion Auxiliary
Bluebonnet Girls
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Doodle County
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Europe
Hamlin
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Bonnie and Clyde
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