Encampment Sees Record Attendance Ahead of Closing Day
Large crowds at the Lueders Baptist Encampment push attendance to near record levels amid ongoing sermons, meals, and programs led by Dr. John Raley of Oklahoma Baptist University. Friday events include a district Brotherhood meeting and multiple speaker sessions.
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Lueders Baptist
John Raley
The
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Hendricks Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Hendricks’ Children’s Home
District Brotherhood
Clear Fork
E. S. Cummings
J. M. Cook
I. E. Reynolds
Fort Worth
Reynolds
Raley
Buckner Orphans Home
Bill Gaddis
Dick O’brien
First Baptist Church
Stamford
B. A. Copass
Dallas
W.M.A
G. S. Hopkins
Elkinkett
Africa
J. W. Ware
Louisville
Kentucky
J. D. Riddle
Riddle
B&PW Picnic Meeting at Swenson Davis Home
The Business and Professional Women's Club schedules a second summer recreational picnic this Thursday night June 27 in Swenson Davis yard. Members bring picnic lunches and Mrs. Kirk Gregory, recreational chair, leads the event. Mrs. Gallie T. Pate reports on the Dallas state convention.
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Swenson Davis
Picu
Kirk Gregory
Gallie T. Pate
Dallas
Special Days Designated by Several Towns
Several towns designate days to send delegations to the Texas Cowboy Reunion. July 4 is official for Breckenridge Midland Mineral Wells. July 2 is set by Colorado City and Sweetwater. Albany Fort Worth and Wichita Falls will have people each day and prefer no single special day.
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Breckenridge
Midland
Mineral Wells
Colorado City
Sweetwater
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Albany
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Improvements Added to Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds
Improvements costing 82500 have been added at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds for the eleventh annual Reunion. Two new barns for the horse show and another barn for visitor horses were built near the exhibit hall and rodeo barns. Minor improvements and dressing up places the grounds in fine shape for the event.
Mayor to Deliver Welcome Address at Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stam ford Mayor C. M. Francis will give welcome addresses at two Texas Cowboy Reunion events. He greets Texas Cowboy Reunion Association members at the Bunkhouse on July 2 at 1 PM and speaks at the Old Fiddlers meeting at Roundup Hall on July 4 at 8:30 PM.
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C. M. Francis
Stamford
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
Girls Calf-Roping Featured At Afternoon Rodeo
A new event in the program this afternoon and night includes six invited girls in calf-roping. Prizes total 120 dollars with 60 for first, 40 for second, and 20 for third based on three-day averages.
Peggy Van Harbert Recital at First Baptist Church
Peggy Van Harbert, daughter of Otis and Mrs Otis Harbert, performed a piano recital at the First Baptist Church last Thursday afternoon. Betty Ahoad read Whose Afraid, while Lois Marie Rice and Leemore Fuqua handed out programs and Mary Elizabeth Bounds and Wanda Sue Humphrey assisted with refreshments and usher duties. The program included Grieg Sailor's Song, Bach Prelude in C major, Beethoven Sonatina in F major, Tchaikovsky Russian Song, Paisiello Beethoven Air, Gound The Pipers, Lichner Valse Bluette, and Oesten Gondellied. Summer flowers decorated the church.
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C. M. Lester
Peggy van Harbert
Otis Harbert
First Baptist Church
Creer van van
Betty Ahoad
Peggy Wen
Lois Marie Rice
Leemore Fuqua
Mary Elizabeth Bounds
Wanda Sue Humphrey
Peggy van
Grieg
Bach
Beethoven
Techaikovsky
Paisiello- Beethoven
Gound
Lichner
Gon‘dellied
Oesten
Texas Tops World Petroleum Output With Large Share
Texas produced nearly a quarter of all petroleum output worldwide last year, highlighting its dominant role in global energy. The state’s oil and gas industry continued to drive national production and economic activity amid fluctuating prices and demand.
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Texas
Ticket Booth Opens Friday for Texas Cowboy Reunion Reservations
A ticket booth in front of Bryant-Link Company will open Friday morning to sell general admission for adults five tenths of a dollar and children twenty five cents, with options for grandstand and box seats. Reservations may also be made by phone at Bryant-Link or the reunion grounds ticket office, number 182.
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Bryant-Link Company
Restriction on Enrollment in CCC is Removed
The Civilian Conservation Corps opens enrollment to 17 to 23 year olds of good character who are unemployed. Applicants must prove age citizenship and prior service if any, plus a family statement showing the $22 allotment is not needed. Priority goes to those from families needing allotment. Jones County quota is 35.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Madge Richards
Jones County
Biggest Rain in Several Years Falls on Stamford
Nearly two inches of rain drenched Stamford over two hours on Sunday night, with totals reaching 2.81 inches at the Swenson Land and Cattle Company gauge and 2.6 inches at the George Smith Farm. June rainfall to date hits 5.84 inches, well above the 25 year average, while May and June total 11.34 inches, about half the yearly norm.
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Stamford
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
Soil Conservation
George Smith
J. M. Bird
Upshaw Family Homecoming Draws Crowds to Holland
Upshaw families traveled to Holland Texas for the town homecoming Saturday. Mr and Mrs F E Upshaw and daughter Betty visited Fort Worth before joining others in Holland. C F Upshaw T A Upshaw and daughter Sarah and Mrs J J Upshaw arrived Saturday morning. Fancher Upshaw of Amarillo visited Friday night. All returned Sunday afternoon.
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Upshaw
Holland
Texas
F. E. Upshaw
Betty
Fort Worth
C. F. Upshaw
T. A. Upshaw
Sarah Upshaw
J. J. Upshaw
Fancher Upshaw
Amarillo
C . Upshaws
Tun
Stamford High Band Wins Loving Cup and Medals
Stamford High School band receives a silver loving cup for marching and six medals from the Texas Music Educators Association for Region 2 festival in Abilene. Principal T. R. Tinsley confirms the awards. Judy Fuqua and Gweneth Flemins earn gold medals in piano. two bronze medals go to Wanda Britain, Ola Reid, Gweneth Flemins, and Leon Williams with others to be awarded later.
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Stamford High
Stamford High School
Texas Music Educators Association
Abilene
T. R. Tinsley
Stamford
Judy Fuqua
Gweneth Flemins
Wanda Britain
Ola Reid
Tefor
Leon Williams
Two Supervisors Nominated for California Creek Soil District
M. F. Hudson of Anson and C. G. Burson of Haskell were officially qualified as the two recommended supervisors on June 20. An application for a charter will trigger an election to fill three additional seats, giving five total supervisors to oversee the district’s program and coordinate with the Soil Conservation Service.
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M. EF. Hudson
Anson
C. G. Burson
Haskell
California Creek Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Luke Ballard
State Soil Conservation Board
Hudson
Burson
J V Hellums Dies at Rotan West Texas Merchant Dead
Funeral service held in Rotan for J V Hellums age 63 and noted West Texas merchant. He died Tuesday morning after a paralysis stroke on February 3 and an asthma complication. Survived by his wife five daughters Mrs Hansard Hollywood California Mrs Day Rotan and daughters Margaret Sarah Lee Johnny Frances. two sons J V Jr and David. brothers and in laws in local area.
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J. V. Hellums
Rotan
Hellums
West Texas
B. C. Burrow
R. L. Hellums
Earl Reese
Hugh Jones
Ruby Hansard
Hollywood
California
Mabel Day
Margaret
Sarah Lee
Johnny Frances
J. V
David
Stamford High School Band Rehearses for Grand Parade
Stamford High School band members from last year are asked to report for a Friday rehearsal to ensure a strong showing in the Texas Cowboy Reunion grand parade. Uniforms will be issued free of charge Friday morning as Dick Rowland directs the band.
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Stamford
Dick Rowland
Great Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade in Stamford
The eleventh annual Texas Cowboy Reunion parade in Stamford will start at 11 a.m. with the Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band leading sections of cowboys, ranch men, and sponsors along a route via Oliver Street to the downtown square. Local floats include City Drug Store and Arledge Ice. Abilene vows a return float. bands from Stamford High, Stonewall County, Bradshaw, and invited towns will perform along the line.
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Highway Patrol
Hardin-Simmons
Tme
City Drug Store
Arledge Ice Company
Warren B. Tayman
Abilene
Stamford High School
Dick Rowland
Stonewall County
Bradshaw
T Cisco
Breckenridge
Anson
Hamlin
Haskell
Munday
Oliver, Street
Soa
Texas Cowboy Reunion Radio Beats Advertised
The Texas Cowboy Reunion will be promoted on KXOX Sweetwater Sunday afternoon from 3 to 3 30. Henry Andrews will MC with the girls sextet and the Brown Derbies performing. A salute to Stamford and the Texas Cowboy Reunion aired on Wichita Falls radio Tuesday from 7 to 7 30. Harley Goble Chas Featherstone and Buck Wallace, former Stamford residents and ranchers were introduced and spoke about the event.
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KXOX
Sweetwater
Sweetwater Board of City Development
Henry Andrews
Brown Derbies
Stamford
Wichita Falls
Harley Goble
Stamord
Chas Featherstone
Buck Wallace
Fellowship Supper At Central Christian Church
The Central Christian Church held its monthly fellowship supper Tuesday night with about 60 persons in attendance. The men's class led the program and performed a skit depicting a mock wedding. A pantry shower was given for Mr and Mrs H Griswold.
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The
Central Christian Church
Tor
H. Griswold
Quarter Horse Show to Open at Texas Cowboy Reunion
The Texas Cowboy Reunion adds a first quarter horse show with two divisions the quarter horse and gaited horse. Prizes total 1480 across ten classes including stallions mares geldings yearlings and colts plus a grand champion loving cup.judges include Jim Minnick and organizers from the American Quarter Horse Association and Texas Cowboy Reunion. two new barns completed to house entries.
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Texas Cowboy
American Quarter Horse Association
Jim Minnick
Crowell
W. B. Warner
Hockley
Texas
Robi. M. Denhardt
College Station
W. G. Swenson
Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc
Stamford Unit Heads to Albany Parade for Fandangle
A mounted group of 10 or more riders from Stamford will join the Albany Fort Griffin Fandangle parade Friday afternoon. Mise Eilah Blan Elliott, Stamford sponsor for the Texas Cowboy Reunion, attends with the group. Stamford attendees should meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 2:50 p.m. Friday. hats and badges are available there. Horses will be trucked to Albany. The parade forms at 3:30 p.m. and the street parade starts at 4 p.m. The dedication is at 5 p.m. and gates open for the 7:30 p.m. performance.
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Fort Griffin
Albany
Mise Eilah Blan Elliott
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Lipton Speaks At Meeting Of Clover Farmers
Lester H. Lipton of the Cleveland national office gave an inspiring address at the Clover Farm Longhorn Division banquet at Stamford Inn Monday night. About 40 attendees from towns across the division attended, marking one of its most successful gatherings. Texas division supervisors R. A. Gill, Ross Adams, and Oscar Murray served as toastmaster and speakers, with W. F. Cawyer of Waples-Platter also addressing the group. The Cisco staff of Mc Cracken & Poe joined the event as the division expands.
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Lester H. Lipton
National Headquarters
Cleveland
Ohio
Clover Farm
Longhorn
Stamford Inn
Texas
R. A. Gill
Stamford
Ross Adams
Fort Worth
Oscvar Murray
Dallas
Adams
Mr. Murray
W. F. Cawyer
Waples- Platter Company
Abilene
McCracken & Poe
Cisco
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Brotherhood
B&pw
Philip Williams, Jr
Tokio
Williams
Mat Williams
Soil District
Stamford H S
Ellison Carroll
Oldtimers
J. Ellison Carroll
Big Lake
Lewis Ackers
Carroll
Walt Cousins
Margaret Owens
Ozona
Pensor
Fern Sawyer
Quarter Horse Association
Rodeo
Lipton
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