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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
1
The street upgrade program nears deadline with only one block of signatures complete. Lee Walker of the chamber of commerce cites a lone holdout as delaying progress across 15 to 30 street sections. The city funded engineer prepared plans and offered to share bid costs, but chamber efforts wane as door knocking ends.
Thieves struck two cafes last week, stealing about 30 dollars in merchandise. They entered through a rear window at the City Pig, taking 20 dollars in cigarettes, gum, drinks, and two butcher knives. A separate burglary at the Daisy Cafe west of Stamford netted about 10 dollars from vending machines. The case was handed to the county sheriff.
A grass fire started near Stamford last Friday afternoon and damaged a residence and stored furniture at an unoccupied house. The blaze spread to a second property and damaged or destroyed high line posts of L and F Construction Co. Rupert Raley, first on the scene, was overcome by smoke and heat. Losses were estimated near 2000 dollars. Firefighters answered six alarms that week. other incidents were grass and trash fires and one automobile. Vernon Lovvorn donated a $15 reward to the department for a controlled grass fire in the south part of town.
Lewis Timberlake of Stamford named one of ten outstanding state vice presidents at the National United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in St Louis. A Texas director at large, he becomes the second Texan to win the award. He has held all Stamford Jaycees offices and works with a local life insurance firm. After the ceremony he and his wife vacation in Denver Colorado.
After 36 years in Stamford schools including 33 as superintendent L W Johnson retires effective Thursday his contract ends June 30 H S FitzGerald succeeds him as superintendent Johnson arrived in 1924 and previously served as high school principal He turned down an offer to stay longer earlier this year and has since been honored by local educators and board members.
Stamford Electric Cooperative has paid off the M note of 315000 dated December 23 1948 with final payment due in December 1983. The N note of 150000 dated June 30 1950 was paid in March 1959. All notes prior to 1952 totaling 1502000 have been paid. Meter News reports May 1960 customer count 3838 with net bill 51946.96 and average 13.53 dollars. Total KWH sold 1849777 at 467 KWH per customer.
The Texas Cowboy Reunion brings back L. M. Hardy of Plainview and other longtime supporters. Hardy, a founder, will stay in Stamford Inn’s 14 room, a longtime fixture. George Humphrey, Sixes ranch, and Dr. Harry Guffee of Tennessee join returning attendees. Frank Reeves of Fort Worth and Bob Hansaker of Carrolton are noted fans.
County commissioners court schedules a hearing on a proposed $200000 road bond issue for acquiring right of way. A. C Humphrey, representing the chamber of commerce highway and transportation committee, presented the petition. The plan includes segments 277 and 380 in the improvement proposal.
Jamie Wheatley, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wheatley, suffered a broken right arm from a fall from a horse planned for the parade. Earlier she also bruised a black eye from a bicycle mishap. She was treated and sent home to recover ahead of the event.
Dewane Elliott, a local businessman, is installed as Exchange Club president and will formally assume duties July 8. He succeeds FE B Harkins and serves a six month term with Roy Arledge installing H M Weber Durward Young as first and second vice presidents and Mack Huston as secretary treasurer. New board members include Harkins A J Mills Rae Eastland. Holdovers are L L Million Jr Mack Huston and Joseph High.
Stamford bank reports deposits at 6,076,925 in June, down over a million from six months prior and $9,000 lower since March. Loans and discounts reach 2,116,297 versus 1,985,708 in March, with December and prior year figures noted as 7,285,245 and 6,266,346 respectively.
Thousands are expected Friday as the 31st Texas Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo launches in Stamford. A mile long parade led by A C Humphrey features horsemen bands and decorated floats, with prizes for riding clubs, commercials, and individuals. The parade routes through downtown to the rodeo grounds and a night of grand entry and award announcements follows. The event showcases Old West heritage with bands from Hardin-Simmons and Abilene High School and includes prizes ranging from 2.50 to 50 dollars.
Stamford and Snyder National Guardsmen of Company A, 36th Division, arrived at Ft. Hood for a two week summer camp under cool cloudy conditions. First Lt Herschel Kelley led the unit as mud from weekend rains lingered. Maj. Gen. Carl Phinney promised highly realistic training focused on warlike conditions.
Most Stamford businesses will close for the July 4 holiday while city offices shut. Theaters and cafes will operate as usual and some service stations may stay open. Fire and police crews will remain on duty.
Elmer Wayman Daniel of Stamford died after contacting exposed wiring in an attic while insulating a Bailey Clark home. George Moore, his helper, said power was reportedly off at a breaker but current remained. A death verdict awaits medical findings. Daniel, a WWII Navy veteran, leaves a wife, son, daughter, sister, and three brothers.
Jones County and adjacent Haskell County report severe moisture shortage as rainfall remains scarce. Insect damage affects some fields while farmers hope for rain to preserve sprouting and stored crops. Water in stock tanks sits low across affected areas.
Recent visitors at the Upshaw home include Mrs. Percy Jeffers of Houston, sister of Mr. Upshaw, and Mrs. Delma Bowman of Fort Worth, his cousin.
Stamford Mortgage Corp led by J. L. Hill secured city council approval for a closed circuit TV franchise to pipe five channels including Abilene and Sweetwater. Project costs range from 50 000 to 100 000 with plans for a 400 foot antenna and coaxial cable citywide. Final approval depends on technical signal tests and public acceptance.
Lake Stamford hosts the Buffalo Guys and Dolls of Lubbock Sunday July 3 at 2 30 p m under junior chamber auspices. About 50 performers will stage aerial kite ramp jumps barefoot water skiing and trick acts along with a parade float in the Texas Cowboy Reunion events. A small admission helps defray costs.
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