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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

Page

4

Bonus Books Offer Exceptional Values for HemisFair Visitors

Stamford America sells Bonus Books for HemisFair in San Antonio with $3 to $11 prices. Each book includes gate admission options, Tower of the Americas rides, lagoon cruises, Fiesta Island rides, and access to exhibits and special shows, offering up to 45 to 44 percent savings. Books are limited and not sold on the fairgrounds.

HemisFair San Antonio Stamford America He Tikis Sadie Tower of the Americas Fiesta Island Hemis Fair Laterna Magika

Stamford Sealed bids for fire truck equipment sought

The City of Stamford will receive sealed bids until 1 00 pm Tuesday April 5 1968 for furnishing and installing a fire pump water tank body and necessary materials for a fire truck. Specifications may be obtained in the City Manager's office.

Stamford

Speaker at Rockale Church Tells Group of Mission Work

Felix Thomes of Abilene led a Sunday session at Rockdale Church on mission work in Sechaba and Seater. A long list of visitors and social guests attended, including Mrs. Bell, Monty, Clark, John Jones, C. E. Hobert, and many local families. Rain fell over Rockdale Tuesday night, with community members hosting guests and attending basketball games in Bronte and Stamford.

Rockale Church Felix Thomes Abilene Jerry Woods Turkey Spk At Sechaba Seater Whine Stockholm Lindsay Danny Kierepka Hasket W. V Cobb Albert Alexander Benjamin Elsie Rendon M. M. Cobb Cobb Glen Cobb Lake Stamford Mr. Alexander John Jones C. E. Hobert Munday Gladstone McLennan Charlie Bouldin Albany Stamford Memorial Hospital George Bouldin Bouldin Charlie Rockdale Burl Bunkley Duncan Oklo W. F. Bunkley Tom Jones Suzanne Hamlin Lake Stamforder G. H. Cobb Stamford Vickie Cobb Seymour Arnold Clevenger Lubbock Lowry Martin Lowry I Terry Sue Leo McKeever Charles Clark John Clark M._ Y. Benton Lagerton cKeever Mr. Raughton

Bulldogs Second At Blizzard Relays In Winters Meet

Stamford Bulldogs finished second with 83.5 points behind Wylie 87 at the Blizzard Relays in Winters. Haskell placed third with 69. Ricky Parriss of Wylie cleared 11 feet 3 inches in pole vault to break the mark, while Haskell’s mile relay clocked 3 3 28 to beat Winters’ record. Stamford’s 440 relay won in 44.8 led by Selmon Upshaw and Brown.

Stamford Bulldogs Wylie Haskell Ricky Parriss Winters Stamford Jondy Selmon Dwayne Nauert Joe Upshaw Mike Brown Mike White Mike Watson Rice Selmon Upshaw Wilson Sam Crockett Selman Nauert

Short Snorts From Austin

Agriculture Commissioner John C White cautions dairymen about mandatory price stabilization laws as potentially harmful when rushed. Seven new industries have located in West Texas this year, three in Abilene, three in Odessa Midland, one in Fort Stockton. Aeronautics Commission to hold March 12 hearing on Charles F E King's Wichita Falls to Dallas airline permit. Grants approved: $5500 for Smith County Tyler area Council of Governments and $6500 for Heart of Texas Council including Waco Woodway West Lacy Lakeview and Bellmead.

John C. White Texas Texas Industrial Commission West Texas Abilene Odessa-Midland Fort Stockton Texas Aeronautics Commission Charles FE. King Wichita Falls Dallas Connally Smith County-Tyler Area

Avoca Team Wins Bid For Regional IV Play In Stephenville

The Lueders Avoca girls basketball team clinched an undefeated District record and earned a Bi District trip to face German in a McMurry gym game Tuesday. A win would send them to the Regional IV Class B championships in Stephenville the coming weekend.

Lueders-Avoca McMurry Stephenville

Well Prepared Soil For Better Gardens Grows Crops

County Agent Kirby Clayton urges well prepared soil for home gardens. Add 4 bushels of organic matter per 100 square feet and work it in. Apply 3 to 4 pounds of 10 20 10 or 5 20 20 fertilizer per 100 square feet, broadcast then mix. Ensure soil isn t too wet to avoid packed clods and adjust nitrogen for leafy vegetables and phosphate for roots.

Kirby Clayton Clayton Cleytonn

Right to Search Your Car Tests After Traffic Stops

Legal guide outlines when police may search a car after a traffic stop under the Fourth Amendment. It notes that pretextual stops are unlawful, searches tied to unrelated violations are invalid, and signs of criminal activity may justify a search without a warrant. The piece cites cases on illegal lottery tickets, U turns, drunken driving, and accidental reveals of weapons.

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Stamford Music Club Concert at Rotary Meeting

Members of the Stamford Music Club presented a program for the Rotary Club with commentator Mrs. Jack Sutherland. Selections included Laura's Theme from Dr Zhivago and Turkey in the Straw. The Music Club Chorus, directed by Mrs. Tony Selmon, sang America the Beautiful with Mrs. W. E. Mayes at the piano.

Stamford Music Club Rotary Club Jack Southerland John Webb James Self Laura Marvin Gregory Music Club Tony Selmon W. E. Mayes

Price Family Visits Hobbs and Alamogordo kin

Mr and Mrs Floyd Price spent the weekend with their daughter and family in Hobbs New Mexico. They were joined by their daughter in law Mrs Don Price and son Gordon of Alamogordo New Mexico who had spent the past week there. She was met by her husband to return home.

Lueders-Avoca Austin Stephenville Avoca R. T. Taylor California Gary Taylors Bob Ed Taylors Gary Taylors Bill Little Hamlin Henry Rial Darrel Pruitt David Abilene Leema Hurst Marvine Lakey Cagle Phoenix Ariz Marvine Neal T. B. McNair Bro Bruce McNair Carbon Bobby McLure Bartlesville Okla Grady Avants Charlie Culwell Stepherville Smith Sisters Bernice Rennels Truitt Wagley Stephen Ville Frank Rennels Avoca Home Demonstration Club H. H. Dunklin E. 0 Fly Stamford Memorial Hospital John T. Berry Iraine Bell Judy Atwood Dallas Hubert Bell Haskell Ted Dement Joel John Ernest Park Eric Joel Grimes A. J. Pace Eugene Watts Floyd Price Harold Smith Mike Hobbs N. M Don Price Gordon Alamogordo

Stamford Youth Completes Helicopter Pilot Course

Warrant Officer Candidate Barnam J. Barnett Jr., 20, of Stamford, completed a 16 week helicopter pilot course at Fort Wolters Texas on February 16. The training covered Army helicopter operation and tactical maneuvers. He will proceed to advanced flight training at Hunter Air Force Base Georgia for possible appointment.

Barnam J. Barnett Jr Wells Stamford Army Primary Helicopter School Ft. Wolters Texas Army Aviation School Hunter Air Force Base

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