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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
2
Survey shows rising labor force participation among Jones County women over 14 with 32.6 percent employed or seeking work, up from 29.7 percent in 1960. Most gains occur among married women over 40 as children grow, promoting economic studies on female employment and potential national impact if wives quit work.
Lake Stamford faces a council inquiry into reducing rough fish populations including carp and buffalo though past efforts by a contracted firm yielded hundreds of pounds removed. The city plans to consult the state and current leadership to pursue options and next steps.
Cub Scouts of Den 2 39 met with their den mother Mrs Leroy Strickland Tuesday afternoon for the weekly meeting. Boys did handwork and a short game period. Awards will be presented at the Rue and Gold Banquet on March 14. Denner Jony Pierce assistant denner Mike Johnson. Other members include Pat Connally Farley Peters Wayne Schmitt Jeff Strickland Charles Carlan Monte Schmitt and Jody Frazier.
Bruce Edmond Larance and Peggy Gail Dean in Stamford are issued a marriage license. Stan Lee Eberle and Donna Preston in Hays, Kansas also receive a marriage license.
Miss Elsie Marie Medlin of Stamford has earned the silver wings as an American Airlines stewardess and is assigned to flight duty from New York City. A 1960 Stamford High School graduate, she holds a BA in home economics from Washburn University and is a member of Alpha Phi.
Miss Medlin, a teacher at Topeka High School, completed more than six weeks of training at America's Stewardess College. The curriculum covered makeup and grooming, in flight food service, and the theory of flight, among other topics.
County Agent Kirby Clayton urges farmers to calibrate gear to save costs and boost yields. He cites fertilizer spread, with 1800 pounds per acre as ideal, warns sprayer calibration is critical and explains under and over planting reduce soil production and waste seed.
Stamford automobile salesman Joe Frazier announced his candidacy for Place 1 on the Stamford City Council. He highlights a four year Air Force background, five children, Jaycees leadership, and a platform favoring better streets and parks, a cleanup of vacant buildings, a balanced budget, equal pay for city workers, and opposition to a city sales tax. Election set for Tuesday April 2.
Mesquite District Clubwomen of Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold its eighth annual convention March 20 21 at Hotel Windsor Abilene hosted by six clubs including Albany Study Club and Blackennett Study Club. Registration fees $7. events include Texas Heritage Dinner fashion show arts and crafts display and commemorations with speakers from Albany and Baird.
Mrs. Mary Y. Newberry, home demonstration agent, leads a session in her office with 16 adults from Jones County clubs. Discussion covers four food groups and efficient menu planning from preparation to serving, plus practical quick desserts to be shared in their clubs.
Mrs. Ron Reed former Patti Miller begins senior year in nursing at Tulsa after achieving a perfect 40 out of 40 for the past semester. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Miller.
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