Jenkins to address farmers Monday in Haskell
Alvin Jenkins of Campo Colorado will speak to farmers and agribusinessmen at 7 p.m. Monday in Haskell elementary school cafeteria. Free admission with refreshments and door prizes. He helped push a board of producers to advise the USDA and has backed cooperative fuel alcohol plants like Baca Food and Fuel. Jenkins is a founder of the American Agriculture Movement and authored the Farmer's Prayer later widely published.
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Campo, Colo
Haskell
Jenkins
Reagan
USDA
Alabama
Michigan
United States
Guymon
Oklahoma
Colorado
Ann Landers
Alvin
Ann
American Agriculture News
Paul Harvey
Campo
Estate Auction Near Jayton on Clairmont Hwy
An estate auction is held four miles south of Jayton on the Clairmont Highway, near the first cattle guard. Clarence Collins serves as auctioneer for the sale conducted by TKS 081.0707.
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Jayton
Clairmont Hwy
Clarence Collins
Texas hog prices fall as overabundant supply hurts market
Texas hog producers face lower prices due to higher than expected marketings in January and carryover from December. Dr. Ernie Davis of Texas A&M notes hogs in the 60 to 179 pound range may fetch about 47 to 48 per hundred pounds in February and March, with April to June pork prices up to 46 to 49 per hundred. Beef supply declines could buoy pork.
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Ernie Davis
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Davis
Oliver PTO Meeting Set For Thursday Evening
Oliver Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization schedules a Thursday 7 40 pm meeting to discuss and select projects for action. The PTO highlights past worldwide projects and activities that strengthened ties among parents teachers and the school system while stressing ongoing member involvement.
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Oliver Elementary
PTO
Stamford Fire Department Band of Town Pioneers
The Stamford Fire Department Band formed around 1921 under Band Master Joe Ward and grew to 35 members. It served as official West Texas Chamber of Commerce and State Legion bands, toured Texas, and helped launch the West Texas Steamship in 1933. The group wore dark blue uniforms with gold buttons and a fire department badge, rehearsed in the City Auditorium, and drew large crowds on the square and at Harmon Park before disbanding circa 1937 as members moved away.
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Stamford
Fire Department
Joe Ward
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
State Legion
Texas
Galveston
Henry Tsuji
Henry
South Wasser
Henrietta
Lubbock
Stamford High School
G.C. Collum
Dick Rowland
Stamford Fire Department
Old City
City Hall
Harmon Park
VIPs to gather for Stamford senior activities week
Stamford VIP workers plan a Monday meeting in Roby to outline the week’s senior citizen events. Two events on Wednesday include a kitchen shower at 9 30 a m with a utensil list and refreshments, plus a Social Security rep explaining changes and scheduling interviews. An April birdhouse contest will fund a new VIP Community Center. a sunflower contest is set for summer with Ernest Clark providing seeds on March 16. The Friday entertainment featured an Anson quartet and crew. Friday menu included beef stew and cornbread. Monday’s chili with beans is on the menu, along with cornbread, Spanish corn, salad, and beverages. Wednesday’s main is chicken fried steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, apples, and beverages.
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Stamford
Roby
Social Security
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Ernest Clark
Anson
Larry
Lucille Holm
Felix Thompson
Emmet Thackerson
Allen Reeves
Tax tips for Texans on 65 exemption via Bentsen office
Senator Lloyd Bentsen announced a pamphlet titled Protecting Older Americans Against Overpayment of Income Taxes offering tax tips for seniors. The Austin office will mail copies to any requester, detailing an extra $1000 exemption for those age 65 and older, and additional exemptions for both spouses if over 65.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Austin
Bentsen
Federal Building
Texas
Tax rebates on new cars not taxed says Bullock
Texas Comptroller Bob Bullock says buyers do not owe sales tax on factory rebates for new cars and those who paid tax on rebates can get refunds. He notes major manufacturers offer rebates to spur sales and that rebates should reduce the car price before the four percent motor vehicle sales tax. Information on refunds is available from the Comptroller Motor Vehicle Sales Tax office by toll free phone.
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Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texas
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