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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1960

Page

6

Large Field Of Candidates Eve Coveted Sponsor Prizes

Twenty eight cowgirl sponsors will compete for the first prize saddle at the 19 Texas Cowboy Reunion. Stamford sponsors are ineligible for prizes leaving two Merriott sisters Linda and Pat to contend for day money. Several sponsors and names are listed including Trail Chevrolet Hobs Riverside Lions Club Fort Worth and many ranches and chambers of commerce across Texas and New Mexico. A second prize belt buckle from Holland Jewelry is awarded to the second fastest, with thirds prizes.

Stamford Linda Pat Merriott Homer Merriott Pat Texas Cowboy Reunion Holland Jewelry San Angelo Mins

Mrs Don Doan Hosts LLL Class Social at Trinity Baptist

Mrs Don Doan hosted the LLL Ladies Sunday School Class social at Trinity Baptist Church on Thursday night June 23. Mrs Roy Mlancet gave the opening prayer, a devotional was by Mrs Hull, Jr, and six members enjoyed cake strawberries whipped cream and coffee. The note mentions President Garfield and Chester A Arthur.

Don Doan LLL Trinity Baptist Church Roy Mlancet L. ). Hull, Jr

Parade Sets Four Day Ranch Event With 14 Sections

The Parade and western cafe on wheels known as the chuck wagon dominates the old ranching era showcase. It will split into 14 sections with a subchairman in charge. Stamford hotels should book up for the three day event spanning four days including Sunday. Eugene Swenson recently became Reunion president succeeding W. G. Bill Swenson. Rodeo performances run Friday and Saturday nights with matinee and closing day shows on July 4. Contests feature quarter horse, barrel races, reining, and junior and senior cutting. A memorial service honors those who have passed since the last gathering and Oldtimers Association will elect officers. Militia companies from the Revolutionary era were called Minute Men.

Stamford Reunnion Eugene Swenson W. G.bill Swenson Swenson Studeo Oldtimers Association

Alexander Hamilton Shaped Early U S Financial System

The article highlights Alexander Hamilton as the first secretary of the treasury and credits him with forming the foundation of the American financial system. It notes his pivotal role in establishing federal fiscal policies and national credit mechanisms.

Alexander Hamilton United States Treasury

Singing Sunday at Foursquare Church Stamford

Old-fashioned gospel singing brings regional vocalists to the Foursquare Church in Stamford for the second consecutive Sunday event. A similar gathering occurred last Sunday at Calvary Baptist. Lincoln was nominated for the presidency in Chicago on May 18, 1860.

Foursquare Church Stamford Calvary Baptist Lincoln Chicago

Native Born German Dies At Sagerton

Funeral services were held Sunday for Albert Stremmel 72 of Sagerton who died Friday at his home. Rev Ernst Pflug Albany Lutheran Church officiated at St John s Methodist Church. Graveside rites by Rev Burgin Watkins at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Burial by Kinney Funeral Home. Survivors include wife son Emil daughters Hilda and Mrs August Angerman and brother August all of Sagerton.

Albert Stremmel Sagerton Ernest Pflug Albany Lutheran Church St. John’s Methodist Church Burgin Watkins St. John's Highland Memorial Cemetery Kinney Funeral Home Emil Hilda August Angerman August

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