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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1973

Page

3

Americanism program at Pierian Club meeting

The Pierian Club held an Americanism themed meeting on February 22 at Mrs. Ben Parnell home. Members wore red, white and blue, with prayers and pledges, readings, a Whitehouse film, and a flag project. 17 flags were sold.

Pierian Club Ben Parnell Horace Lee Prewit D Hassen America the Beautiful Bob Harrison Parnell Whitehouse John F. Kennedy Lanny Ford Dempsey Bolding George Washington Hazell Petty W. L Medford Roy Plumlee

Priscilla Elaine Sharp to wed George Ray Harvick

Miss Priscilla Elaine Sharp and George Ray Harvick announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Priscilla is the Stamford granddaughter of Ruth Seth and L. F. Sharp. George is the Throckmorton High School graduate who will receive an agricultural education degree from Texas Tech in May. The couple plans to marry April 15 at Bethel Lutheran Church.

Comer W. Sharp Lubbock Stamford Priscilla Elaine George Ray Harvick H. B. Harvick Throckmorton Ruth Seth L. F. Sharp Sharp Monterey High School Texas Tech University

Moore Hamilton engagement and upcoming Stamford wedding

Tanya Moore and Jim Hamilton announce their upcoming marriage. Tanya is a 1972 Stamford High School graduate employed by Petroleum Refining Co. in Lueders. Jim is a son of Clyde residents and works for Whiteside Tank and Supply in Abilene. The couple plans to wed May 10.

Alton E. Coe Stamford Tanya Moore Jim Hamilton James D Hamilton Sr Clyde Stamford High School Petroleum Refining Company Lueders Hamilton Pecos High School Odessa College Hardin Simmons University Whiteside Tank and Supply Abilene

Pierian Club Essay Contest for Reynolds School Students

The Stamford Pierian Club sponsors an essay contest for 4th to 6th graders at Reynolds School on beautifying the community. Essays must 50 to 150 words and be graded on content originality and neatness. Winners receive rosettes and cash: first 5, second 3.50, third 2. Donations from local businesses fund rosettes and prizes. entries due March 30 with winners announced April 9.

Stamford Pierian Club Reynolds School First National Bank Thompson Hardware Self's Jewelers Stamford American Stamford Federal Savings and Loans High's Flowers Swenson Land and Cattle Co Dobbins Pharmacy Tex- Pack Express

Fine Arts Club fetes Stamford seniors

The Stamford Fine Arts Club honored senior girls with a salad supper at St John's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on February 26. Mothers, vocal solos by Karen Lovvorn and Carla Glenn, piano duet, readings, slides from a Europe tour, and a Fine Arts Chorus medley accompanied the event.

Stamford Fine Arts Club Fellowship Hall St John's United Methodist Church Karen Lovvorn Carla Glenn Debbie Holbrooks Letli Brownfield Paula Carland Kayla Whittemore Cathy — Pritchard Europe Fine Arts Chorus

Assembly of God to hold revival starting Feb 25

First Assembly of God Church will host a revival beginning at 7 30 p m Sunday night February 25 with Rev and Mrs MM Orwell of Gainesville as evangelists. They will provide music and preaching at the corner of Compton and Williams with Ro Helms serving as pastor.

MM. Orwell Gainsville Compton Williams 1 Ro Helms

Paul Lyn Howard Dies in Lubbock

Paul Lyn Howard of Lubbock died Tuesday in University Hospital Lubbock where he had been a patient since Saturday Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time Wednesday Survivors include his wife one sister and his parents Daylight Saving Time originated in Paris in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin.

Paul Lyn Howard Lubbock Don Howard University Hospital Paris Benjamin Franklin

Miss Richter Presented At Laredo Ball

Mary Susan Richter joined fifteen young ladies presented at the Colomal Pageant and Ball by the Society of Martha Washington at the Laredo Civic Center on February 16. She is a Stamford High School senior and 1972 73 cheerleader, daughter of Mrs. Grovers Carothers of Stamford and Carlos Richter of Rochelle, and rode on the Abilene Bank of Commerce float in the parade.

Mary Susan Richter Colomal Society of Marth Washington Laredo Civic Center Safe Officers Club Miss Ritcher Grovers. Carothers Stamford Carlos Richter Rochelle Stamford High School Abilene Bank of Commerce

Denson and Sorell engage to wed in June at Pioneer Drive

Abilene announce the engagement of Susie Sorell to Jack G. Denson Jr both seniors at Tarleton State College. The couple plans a June 2 wedding at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with Susie a Cooper High School graduate and Denson a Stamford High School graduate. The report notes Tarleton as their college.

Bill Sorell Abilene Susie Jack G. Denson Jr Jack G Denson Staumiorad Cooper High School Miss Sorell Tarleton State College Denson Stamford High School Pioneer Drive Baptist Church

Miss Long and Kenny Tubbs Marry in Anson

Mr and Mrs Charles Long of Anson announce the marriage of Miss Long to Kenny Tubbs, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Tubbs of Anson. The Tubbs couple will reside at 112 18th Street Anson.

Charles Long Anson Caron Kenny Tubbs Bill Tubbs Mrs. Tubbs 18Th Street

Hamlin Fetes Locke on 80th Birthday at Family Home

In Hamlin on February 18, longtime Santa Fe engineer and Hamlin resident Grady Locke was honored at his daughter Susan McKinley’s home with an 80th birthday party. Family members from San Angelo, Stamford, Dallas, Ardmore, Oklahoma City, Altus, Lubbock and Hamlin attended along with Mrs S H Locke and Mr and Mrs M McKinley.

H. Locke San Angelo M. C. McKinley W. W. Wallace Hamlin Susan McKinley Mr. Locke Santa Fe S. H Locke M . McKinley Susan Stamford Bert D Bud Charlotte Noc Jesse W Lisa David Dallas J.C Carroth Leo Wade James EB. Irwin Oklahoma City Grady Locke Lewis Coxsey Robert Paul Ardmore Okla John Elliott Altus Bill Mancill Shelley Mark and Scott Lubbock Jean Logan Langford Brett McCracken Carmen Herring

Piano Students Shine at Bach Sonata Festival

A group of piano students from Mrs. W E Mayes class participated in the Bach Sonata Festival at Hardin Simmons University on February 24. Sponsored by the Central West Texas Music Teachers Association, several earned Superior and Excellent ratings including Vicky Bird Elizabeth Self Kathy McLellan Sue Hammer Susan Kinney Chuck Smith Leigh Davenport Cynthia Wimberly Debra Dobbins Deborah Lefevre Pama Williamson Robbie Darden Melissa Nierdieck Ellen Walling Accompanying Stamford attendees included Mrs Mayes Mrs Ray Kinney Mrs Peggy Dobbins Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and Mr and Mrs Alvin Sconce.

W E Mayes Hardin Simmons University Central West Texas Music Teachers Association Vicky Bird Elizabeth Self Kathy McLellan Sue Hammer Susan Kinney Chuck Smith Leigh Davenport Cynthia Wimberly Debra Dobbins Deborah Lefevre Pama Williamson Robbie Darden Melissa Nierdieck Ellen Walling

Retired teachers meet in Anson for 11:30 program

Retired teachers will gather at 11:30 a.m. on March 10 in the Anson 66 Cafe. E. M. Connell, club president, announced the meeting with M. H. Gailbreath in charge of the program.

Anson 66 E. M. Connell M. H. Gailbreath

Sav-X Names Roger Tipton New Manager

Roger Tipton appointed manager of Sav-X Pharmacy in Stamford. A Stamford High School graduate, he earned a 1968 pharmacy degree from the University of Texas and previously worked for Kroger in Temple. He and wife Patti and daughter Kim moved to Stamford. Tipton is active in APHA, TPA and CWTPA.

Sav-X Pharmacy Stamford Roger Tipton Stamford High School Roger Patti Kim Temple Kroger University of Texas School of Pharmacy APHA TPA CWTPA Tipton W. E Clement W. T. Howe

Stamford Bulldogs Track Faces Relays as Home Track Rebuilds

Track coach Ronnie Conner urged Stamford fans to follow the Bulldogs to Relays at Spur and Graham as the local track is rebuilt and home meets cannot be held. He reviewed expected times and distances for events and stressed track as an individual sport that builds discipline and friendships beyond the district.

Stamford Bulldogs Ronnie Conner Conner

Stamford Bulldogs Sweep Past Color City Meet for Fifth Place

Otis Cooper set a broad jump record of 21-10 and led Stamford with 47 points. Charles Woodard finished fourth. Alvarado and Cooper nabbed multiple top placements including a 4:54.8 mile and 53.5 in the 440 yard dash. Bryant Hansen tied for fourth in pole vault. Ringo Bolin added points in shot put. six members scored across relays and sprints.

Stamford Bulldogs Colorado City Seymour Otis Cooper Stamford Bulldogs Charles Woodard Chuck Lawson Richard Moore Steve Medford Bryant Hansen Cooper Ringo Bolin The

Dental clinic held for third graders at Oliver School

Dr Gene Shelhammer of Stamford led a dental care program for Oliver School third graders on February 21 assisted by nurse Mrs Clydean Phillips. Each child had teeth checked and received a free toothbrush. Principal Bill Preston called the clinic beneficial and enjoyed by students.

Oliver School Wed Gene Shelhammer DDS Stamford Clydean Phillips Shelhammer Bill Preston

Waggoner Clinches Medalist Title At Andrews Meet

Joe Lee Waggoner won medalist honors at the Andrews High School golf tournament last Friday and Saturday, shooting 71 to beat last year’s state medalist Scott Morgan by two strokes amid 40 participating high schools. Also noted are multiple local births in February within Abil Garcia Anson Gilley Aspermont Roby Stamford areas.

Joe Lee Abel Garcia Anson Sandy Gilley Aspermont Michael Terry Roby Jackie Barnett Stamford

Stamford Students Named to All District Basketball Teams

Stamford High School junior Otis Cooper earned a spot on the all district boys team while sophomore Carolyn Woods joined the second all district girls team at a February 21 GAA district meeting in Abilene. Honorable mention went to Mike Polk and Joe Lee Waggoner as Woodie Beene Don Howard and Raymond Hughes represented Stamford as superintendent principal and coach.

Otis Cooper Stamford Carolyn Woods Sopho GAA Barton Abilene Mike Polk Joe Lee Waggoner Woodie Beene Don Howard Raymond Hughes

Hospital Notes Names List Recounts Patients In Surgery Wing

Medical patients include Mrs Lillian Crider Mrs James High Miss Ollie Gant Mrs Edward McClintock Mrs Hollis Lindsey Johnny Muehlstein Alfred Rinn Mrs Mary Bunkley Lueders etc. surgical patients list Mrs J W Gilbreath Mrs Jack Lewis Spur Mrs WH Morton Rule Miss Cecile Bray Albany.

Lillian Crider James High Ollie Gant Edward McClintock Hollis Lindsey Johnny Muehlstein Alfred Rinn Mary Bunkley Lueders Fred Dalby Aspermont Waymen Smith Walter Kierepka Has Charles McLemore Guy Denson Cleo Pettit Hamlin Zula McKay Elvira Martinez James McGee Darrell Payne J. E. Lawson Sheralyn Mullins 8. C. Fudge Jayton Dennis Dean A.C. Reed Melissa Mullins Ramos Sanchez J. W. Gilbreath Jack Lewis Spur WH. Morton Rule Cecile Bray Albany

Kidney Danger Signals and Urgent Warning

Classified style ad warns of kidney disorders with symptoms like nocturia burning and irregular flow. Claims danger signs include back and leg ache and urges readers to take a limited dose of three tablets daily. Promises fast relief and a money back offer within 12 hours at City Drug Store.

City Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Priscilla Elaine Sharp Miss Sharp Mr. Harvick Miss Moore J. Hamilton Carl Dwain Wall Larry Paul Hicks James Townsend Haskell Arvin Hollis Lindsey Edward Allen McClintock City of Stamford County Line Independent School Stamford Texas Fine Arts Assembly of God Texas Miss Richter Laredo Mr. Denson Jack Myers Larry R. Smith Arlington Smith Terry Myers Raymond Fuller Ted Myers Warren Tayman Paneny Monthru Keri Ascriptin E. Hamilton Pernox Miss Long K. Tubbs Hamlin Fetes Sav-X Graham Robert Alvarado Jon Louvorn Alvarado Waggoner Kel Oscar Neinast Sagerton Charles Thompson Sweetwater R. B. Spencer Richard Wilcox Sidney Russell Ruby Yandell Munday Annie Helm J. D. Davis Cora Faye Sheets Rk. C. Burleson R. C. Burleson Newt Cole Rochester W. C. McCown Leeders Jerry Clyde Douglas Louis Safeway N. Swenson LION Co. L. Cromwell Optometrist
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