Holy Week services planned by Stamford churches
Central Presbyterian Church hosts a week of Holy Week services from Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. nightly with Maundy Thursday communion and a Good Friday community service at 7:30 p.m. sponsored by Stamford Ministerial Alliance with seven local ministers. A sunrise Easter Service at Bulldog Stadium on April 6 begins at 6:30 a.m. with several church leaders and Ron Meador delivering the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Ron Holloman
Stamford Ministerial Alliance
Holloman
Bulldog Stadium
Jones County Democrats Set Ballot Spots for May Primary
The Jones County Democratic Executive Committee met March 17 in Anson to draw ballot positions for the May 3 Democratic Primary. Countywide sheriff race lists Erwin, Gillilan, Greenwood, Jordan. precinct 1 commissioner Moore and Lee. precinct 3 commissioner Hay and Doty. Absentee voters must register by March 14 and voters by April 2. A training session for precinct chairs and several county committees is scheduled for April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Haskell National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Democratic Executive Committee
Anson
Stamford
Sheriff
Bill Erwin
Doyce Gillilan
Robert Carrol Greenwood
Noel L. Jordan
H. R. Hay
Don Doty
Haskell National Bank
Highland Cemetery Fund Reaches 707 50 in First Week
The Highland Improvement Fund reports 707.50 raised toward a 10000 goal for Highland Memorial Cemetery projects and a 6000 target for a water line. Donations include individuals and estates such as Mr and Mrs H P Austin 20 and The Highs 100. Donations may be mailed to Box 1205 Stamford Texas 79553 with anonymous options.
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Highland Improvement Fund
Highland Memorial Cemetery
Stamford
Texas
Agri Fuel plant near Stamford advances plans for alcohol output
Agri Fuel of Stamford Inc moves a 40 by 40 foot alcohol plant to FM 2834 near Stamford Cotton Oil Mill west of the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. The cooperative of 40 stockholders expects production in two weeks with a 300 gallon weekly start and later 30 gallons per hour, using 180 to 190 proof alcohol. Permits, including waterline access under nearby tracks and state and federal approvals, are the main hold up. Initial output will serve stockholders, with mash sold as cattle feed, and expansion may bring 24 hour operation and a federal grant consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Agri- Fuel of Stamford, Inc
Agri-Fuel
Agri- Fuel
Joe Osment
Osment
Veteran Firebelle Honored in Stamford Fish Fry
Stamford Fire Department and Firebelles honored Effie Lawson for 58 years of service with a framed certificate presented by Lee Dickerson during a Monday night fish fry. About 55 firefighters, Firebelles, volunteers, and children attended at the fire station, with catfish, fries, puffs, cole slaw, tea, and desserts served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Fire Department
Firebelles Ladies Auxiliary
Effie Lawson
Lee Dickerson
Stamford
Water and power curtailed in Stamford area
Stamford residents faced brief water and electricity outages last week. An 18 inch Lake Stamford water line leak near FM 600 and FM 2976 caused limited supply until repairs Friday evening. A Dallas crew replaced the main valve after a small lake pump aided pressure relief. Power failure Sunday morning started when a transmission pole between Anson and Hamlin caught fire, taking 28 minutes to restore service to Stamford Anson Hamlin and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Lake Stamford
Ken Roberson
FM 600
Gifford- Hill American
Dallas
Roberson
Larry Johnson
West Texas Utilities
Anson
Hamlin
Stamford Junior Sheriff Posse Plans Evening Meeting
Stamford riders gather as spring brings horsemen together for the annual Stamford Junior Sheriff Posse meeting at 7 p.m. in the Lions Club building on the east side of the square. All members prospective members and associates are urged to attend to outline upcoming events.
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Stamford
Stamford Junior Sheriff Posse
Stamford Lions Club
Committees Named for Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Several committees have been named for the Cinco de Mayo celebration with members including Louis Blackstock Ray Kinney in arts and crafts Father Stephen White Joe Harrison and Bill Lawson in food booths Fareed Hassen Sammy Escobedo and Father White in entertainment John Wendeborn and Bob Prichard in publicity Louise Herman Don Welch and Joe Smith Upshaw in decorations Glynn Smith Bill Hall Marvin Hinds and Jimmie Walker in finance and others named for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Blackstock
Ray Kinney
Stephen White
Joe Harrison
Bill Lawson
Fareed Hassen
Sammy Escobedo
Father White
John Wendeborn
Bob Prichard
Louise Herman
Don Welch
Joe Smith Upshaw
Glynn Smith
Bill Hall
Marvin Hinds
Jimmie Walker
Stamford Civil Defense Siren Test Schedule Announced
Stamford will begin weekly siren testing for tornado warnings starting April 5 at noon. Tests will occur each Saturday at noon unless weather is inclement. In a real alert the sirens will sound followed by an all clear signal when danger passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Civil Defense
Absentee voting remains open in Stamford elections
Absentee voting is still open in Stamford city school and hospital elections. As of Wednesday morning no ballots had been cast yet. Absentee voting will end Tuesday, April 1.
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Stamford City
Jones County man featured in national cotton magazine
Stamford Girl Scouts sell cookies featured on page 9. Sagerton honors Hee Haw director as Outstanding Citizen of the Year on page 11. Letter to the Editor on Stamford’s skeletons in the closet appears on page 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Stamford
Sagerton
Haterius to head United Way drive in Stamford
Birger Haterius was named drive chairman and Frankie Dickerson chosen as United Way president for the 1980 campaign at a Stamford board meeting last Friday. Charlie Vasek was reelected secretary. Attendees included Mrs. Dickerson James High Sassy Merriott Vera Mills Rick Harrison Larry Johnson Fareed Hassen George Rollins and Danny Lammert.
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Stamford United Way Board of Directors
Drive
Birger Haterius
Frankie Dickerson
Charlie Vasek
Mrs. Dickerson
James High
Sassy Merriott
Vera Mae Mills
Rick Harrison
Larry Johnson
Fareed Hassen
George Rollins
Danny Lammert
Optimist Club charter meeting set for April 10
An organizational meeting targets chartering a local Optimist Club by April 10. A special membership drive is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Stamford Electric Cooperative meeting room with Don Scott and a Sweetwater club committee present to guide the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Electric Cooperative
West McHarg
Don Scott
Sweetwater Club
Stamford
Cliff House
Scott
Optimist Club
Optimist International
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Holy Week
Ministerial Alliance
Larry Armentrout
First Baptist Church
John Waldren
Foursquare Gospel Church
Cyril Stone
St. John’s
Ron Meador
The
Assembly of God
Preceinct 1
West
Bill Moore
Preston Odell Lee
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Juliette Smith
Ethyl Allen
H. P. Austin
R. B. Buie
Ruby Miller
W. T. Goble
Martha Ezell
Byron Lewis
C. M. Lester
I. F. Hudsons
H. C. Lusk
D. L. Patty
P.H. Treadwell
B. P. Davenport
Agri-Fuel of Stamford, Inc
Firebelle
Riding Club
Cinco de Mayo
Haterius
United Way
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