Road To City Park Farm Road At Stamford Faces Hurdles
City of Stamford works to secure a farm to market road into Lake Stamford park. A proposed route from FM 600 crosses the water line, with landowners objecting to damages. Porter agrees to two water taps in exchange for waiving damages. An land swap is arranged with the Scott estate to obtain necessary acreage. Haskell County to fund the six acre fraction.
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Lake Stamford
Stamford
John Porter
Highway Department
Porter
Scott
Haskell County
Stamford Keeps City Tax Rate at 1.35 Per Hundred
The Stamford city council approved a 1.35 per 100 valuation tax rate for the new year. City Manager Kerry Sweatt said the budget allows operating on the same rate, funded largely from existing funds and ongoing projects. The council also named equalization board members and set July 19 for a paving hearing with an ordinance for pro rata assessments.
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Stamford
Kerry Sweatt
Notices Mailed for New Stamford Tax Valuations
Tax valuation notices go to Stamford city property owners and to the Stamford school and hospital districts after a survey by Wilson and Davis of Houston. Valuations can be obtained from R. E. Hall at the tax offices or city hall. Equalization boards will meet July 9 and 10 within the city limits and July 11 for properties outside the city. City board members are Cleburne Huston L B Million Jr and Oliver Smith. School and hospital board members are Grady Bowdry Dr Ike Hudson and Lambert Stenholm with alternates Jack Mills and G C Carothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford Hospital
Wilson and Davis
Houston
R. E. Hall
City Hall
Cleburne Huston
L. B. Million, Jr
Oliver Smith
Grady Bowdry
Ike Hudson
Lambert Stenholm
Jack Mills
G. C. Carothers
Western Week Starts in Stamford Ahead of Cowboy Reunion
Stamford hosts a three day Western Week Ro deo Sell A Bration starting Thursday with events on June 27 28 and 29. Activities include a street square dance on the downtown square with Bill Coes Western Band, free hot dogs Friday evening, extended store hours, and car displays on the northeast corner as shoppers gather before the 8th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion opening July 2.
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Stamford
Bill Coe
Largest Ever Quarter Horse Show Planned in Stamford
Entries are being received for the Texas Cowboy Reunion Quarter Horse Show in Stamford July 2 3 4 approved by the American Quarter Horse Association. Open Youth Activities start July 2 with 8 am events and divisions for ages. judging by John Trimmier and Frank Daws. entry info to Charles W. Stenholm Box 1147 Stamford TX 79553.
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Stamford
American Quarter Horse Association
Charles Stenholm
AQHA
John Trimmier
Hale Center
Frank Daws
Throckmorton
Charles W. Stenholm
Texas
Neatherlin Named General Manager at Royal Ford Stamford
Neatherlin of Abilene was named general manager of Royal Ford Inc. in Stamford. With 17 years in the trade and prior management of three dealerships, he plans to move his family to Stamford and offer first class service with a broad car selection and courteous attention.
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Gwin
Neatherlin
Abilene
Royal Ford Inc
Stamford
Royal Ford
Bunkley Becomes Stamford Rotary Club President
C F E Bunkley took over the gavel as president of the Stamford Rotary Club on Tuesday succeeding George Kinney. Kinney received a past president’s pin. No meeting is scheduled next Tuesday due to the Cowboy Reunion.
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C. FE. Bunkley
Stamford Rotary Club
George Kinney
Kinney
Preston Smith to speak at Round Up Hall for Texas Cowboy Reunion
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith, the Democratic nominee for governor, will address members of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association in the Round Up Hall. The talk is set for 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Preston Smith
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Segura Sentenced to 15 Years in State Penitentiary
Philip Segura of Stamford was found guilty of murder with malice in the 104th District Court. A jury verdict declared Segura killed Felipe Gomez after a beer party on South Occdent Street on February 17, then the judge ordered the term fixed at fifteen years.
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Philip Segura
Stamford
Segura
Felipe Gomez
Owen Thomas
South Occdent Street
Two Special Acts On Rodeo Program For This Year
The Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo features two specialty acts. The Comanche Fireballs perform as a mother son trick riding team seen at Six Flags Over Texas. C. D. Ferguson presents an animal act with sheep dogs Ben and Master and monkeys Cinderella and Calamity Jane, including a barrel race finale by Pen and Cinderella.
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Texas
C. D. Ferguson
United States
Ben
Master
Cinderella
Calamity Jane
Pen
Brother Killed In Auto Mishap
Henry Holloway aged 60 died Sunday morning in Anson General Hospital from injuries suffered when his pickup overturned north of Anson Saturday evening. Funeral services were held Monday at Anson First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife two sons six grandchildren two brothers and three sisters including Mrs Roy Watts of Route 3 Stamford.
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Henry Holloway
Anson General Hospital
Anson
Anson First Baptist Church
Roy Watts
Route 3
Stamford
Readiness For Big Cowboy Reunion Opens Here Tuesday
Texas Cowboy Reunion marks its 38th annual with a parade on Tuesday at 4 pm led by the Hardin-Simmons band. The rodeo features calf roping events, bareback and saddle bronc rides, bull riding, and cutting horse contests with top prize saddles. Lt. Governor Preston Smith will speak July 4 in Round Up Hall.
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Texas Cowboy Reunion
Oliver Street
Swenson Street
Swenson
McHarg Street
McHarg
Anson Street
Hardin-Simmons
Hamilton
M-larg
Jack Raisen
Cowgirl Sponsor Contest Sees 44 Entrants For Texas Reunion
The Texas Cowboy Reunion sponsor contest advances with 44 entrants in the barrel race through Wednesday noon. A saddle prize awaits the final ride winner, with a bell buckle and Spurs as runner up prizes. Sandra Nargrove of Stamford will pattern each night while entrants represent areas including Haskell Merkel Hamlin Abilene Snyder Vernon and more.
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Texas Cowboy Reunion
Sandra Nargrove
Stamford
June Elmore
Pied Piper Mills
Hamlin
Karen Felker
Felker
Haskell
Debbie Fincher
Merkel Wta
Judy Freeman
Eager Feed Mill
Karren Rosanne Gamble
Merkel Drug Co
Beverly Gibson
Killion Tank Trucks
Cheryl Gibson
Foster Funeral Home
Mary Guy
Double M Cattle Co
Abilene
Maxine Hianisz
Spur Ranch
Mary Harman
First State Bank
Elmore City
Okla
Anne Henderson
Byrd Ranch
Snyder
Ginger Hilton
Olney Fuel Supply
Patty Horner
West Texas Veterinary Supply
Pate Howard
Rock Doc Ranch
Ft. Worth
Nita Jacobs
J K Training Stables
Vernon
Dayna McAninch
F&m National Bank
Merkel
Genie Olson
Mary Ellen Osmeré
Askins Brangus Ranch
Pam Sandusky
Ranchers and Farmers Livestock Commission Co
Sharon Schoonmaker
L. H. Strand
Cinda Sherley
Tanner & Newton
Rochester
Sandra Thompson
C. T. Ranch
Jenny Voss
Voss Ranch
Mariel Voss
Shirley Wheatley
Laskey
Western Store
Barbara Whisenhunt
Taylor Electric Coop
Cindy Whisenhunt
Merkel Mall
Rhonda White
Western Observer
Anson
Deborah Whitehead
Morton
Connie Wilkinson
Newcastle Ffa
Linda Williamson
Amarillo
Terry Sue Wozencraft
Merkel Riding Club
Fly Your Flag Month Set For July In Stamford
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Committee the B &PW Club and the Stamford Lions Club announce a July Fly Your Flag Month to honor an American campaign. Lions Club offers new 50 star flags with a 6 foot pole for 612 dollars through club members or the Chamber office.
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Retail Trade Committee
Chamber of Commerce of Stamford
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Stamford Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Trice
Lions Club
H. H. Corley
B &Pw
Bill Decker
C of C
American Plans Early Press Run For July Fourth Holiday
The American will go to press early next week because of the July 4 holiday. Readers will receive their paper Wednesday instead of Thursday. All news and advertising must be in the office a full day earlier, with advertising copy due by 5 p.m. Monday and the news deadline at noon Tuesday.
38th Annual Reunion of Texas Cowboy Oldtimers
Members of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Association plan a 38th annual reunion with chuck wagon meals old fiddlers contest dancing and talks by Lt Gov Preston Smith and Dr Rupert Richardson. Activities include a July 4 fiddlers contest starting at 9 am a 10 am business meeting and a 3 pm memorial service for departed members with nightly dancing and fellowship at Roundup Hall and exhibits in the Bunk House.
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Preston Smith
Rupert Richardson
Carl D Maloney
Sweetwater
Sam Crawford
Stamford
Joan Buller
Slaton
Frank Cannon
Richardson
West Texas
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Board of Equalization
LE. Million
James High
Civic Improvement Committee
C of
Council of Governments
Jack Watson
High
Bunkley
Rotary Club
A. m
Secura
Jesse Moreno
Gomez
Moreno
Jim Cross
Lubbock
Carl M. Jared
Kathryn Criswell
Taylor Co. Farmers Union
Brenda Dalby
Aspermont
Jimmie Dell Dalby
Elmore’s Western
Debbie Elmore
Oldtimers Group
The
Texas Cow
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