Three Councilmen Take Oath Of Office In Special Meeting
City officials held a special called meeting Thursday morning as Councilmen Bill Longley Glenn Huls and James Lindsey took their oaths of office administered by Mayor Clyde Westfall Huls and Lindsey replace Roland Kelley and Ona High with Longley re elected High expressed best wishes and support to the new board Lindsey was appointed to the land committee while Kelley proposed leasing airport hangers for a machine shop city staff indicated the hangers are not suitable due to fire hazards and the city may seek bids for a new pumping station and filtration plant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Longley
Glenn Huls
James Lindsey
Clyde Westfall
Huls
Lindsey
Roland Kelley
Ona High
Longley
Paint Creek
Kelley
CAA
Stamford
Grady Bowdry
Roy Arledge
George Smith
Glenn Hull
Henry Andrews
L. O. Kelley
D. Hassen
John Bennett
Louise Wells
Local PTA Groups Attend District Meet
Stamford P-TA councils attended the district meeting at Brownfield Friday. The Reynolds Street P-TA yearbook won first place and their scrapbook took second. Mrs. Roy M. Craig served as vice president elect of the Stamford P-TA council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Brownfield
Reynolds Street
Parent-Teacher Association
Roy M. Craig
P-Ta
E. G. Roberts
Herman Cox
Oliver Street
Joe Rasco
Stamford Literary Winners to Represent School at Austin
Paul Phy, a Stamford High School senior, will represent the school at the State Interscholastic League meet in Austin after winning first place at the Brownwood regional on April 19. Jody Foster placed second in ready writing and others earned runner up finishes in senior boys' declamation typing and shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Phy
Stamford High School
Austin
Paul
Brownwood
Jody Foster
J. E. Cox
Otho Gillean
Leta Jo York
Patrolman Bright Completes Austin In Service School
State patrolman Jerry Bright completed a week in service patrol school in Austin and returned home on April 20. His family remained in San Angelo during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bright
Austin
San Angelo
City Expands Paint Creek Lake Land Purchases in Stamford
Stamford moves to acquire more parcels for the Paint Creek water project. Key tracts include Mabel Jean Wood’s 430 acres in fee plus 430 in easement, and the King tract of A H and Minta Allen King totaling 870.8 acres in fee and 276.08 acres in flood easements. The land committee includes Jim Lindsey, George Smith, and Roy Arledge as new council members take seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Paint Creek
Mabel Jean Wood
Big Spring
W. L. Hise
A. A. Green
King
A. H. and
Minta Allen King
Jim Lindsey
George Smith
Roy Arledge
Mrs Bailey Post Wins Horticulture Award at District Meeting
Mrs Bailey Post received the Juliet Dunn horticulture award for 1951 52 at the District 8 Texas Garden Clubs Inc meeting in Abilene. She earned second place in the state for arid condition plans. Stamford attendees at the Abilene event included Mrs Earl Stagner Mrs L M Hardy Mrs Grady Bowdry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Post
Juliet Dunn
Texas Garden Clubs, Inc
Abilene
West Texas
Post
Stamford
Earl Stagner
L. M. Hardy
Grady Bowdry
Roy Arledge
J. J. Kell
Edgar Ellis
A. L. Foster
L. E. Loveless
Hugh Astin
Mattie Haynes
All Stars to Play Haskell Here in Free Game Tuesday
Stamford's All Stars meet Haskell at Wendeborn Field in a free practice game Tuesday night at 8 15. No admission charge. Spur Lions Club elects Guy B Karr as president. J W Chandler of Stamford is Karr's father in law.
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All Stars
Haskell
Stamford
Wendeborn Field
Guy B. Karr
Spur
Spur Lions Club
J. W. Chandler
Karr
Mrs. W. M. Blackburn Named Hostess for Texas Cowboy Reunion
Mrs. W. M. Blackburn is named official hostess for the 1952 Texas Cowboy Reunion set for July 1 2 3 and 4. The Blackburn family with sons Billy and Victor are longtime supporters, having moved from Artesia New Mexico via Shreveport and Littlefield to Stamford. Mrs. Blackburn is active in local civic and church groups and holds PTA and Garden Club positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Blackburn
Blackburn
FE. G. Courtney
Littlefield
Dallas
Blackburns
Artesia
N. M
Local Board of Trustees Reorganized in Stamford
Dr. T. F. Hudson was elected president as Stamford Independent School District reorganized its board. Seven members were chosen after district consolidation with term lengths determined by drawing lots: Hudson Oliver Smith and Hollis Haynes one year. L. W. Stenholm and Weldon Walker two years. A. J. Mills and Sam Baize three years. Weldon Walker is vice president, L. W. Stenholm secretary, and L. W. Johnson serves as superintendent and assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Hudson
Stamford Independent
Hudson
Oliver Smith
Hollis Haynes
L. W. Stenholm
Weldon Walker
May Fete at Reynolds Street School Tonight
Excitement builds for Reynolds Street School May Fete at 6 30 p m in the high school stadium. Book Bazaar features each grade presenting themes from Mother Goose to baseball with soda and candy concessions. Stamford High School band leads the program with narration by Mrs Ben Cole pupils. PTA plans the event with possible rain date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Street
Stamford High School
William E. Mayes
Reynolds Street Pta
District 3 HD Club Women Meet at Haskell May 6
Home Demonstration club women travel to Haskell for the District 3 Texas Home Demonstration Association meeting at the Haskell Methodist Church. Local and neighboring counties send guests with a morning program broadcast on KDWT Radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 3
HD Club
Haskell
Home Demonstration Club
Texas Home Demonstration Association
Haskell Methodist Church
Jones County
R. V. Hagle
Haskell County
KDWT
Hagle
Mrs. Ross Gentry Taken to Fort Worth for Further Surgery
Mrs. Ross Gentry, who had neck surgery at Stamford Sanitarium last Wednesday, was transferred by ambulance to Fort Worth on Monday at the request of a visiting bone specialist. Additional surgery is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Gentry
Stamford Sanitarium
Fort Worth
Three One Act Plays To Be Presented By Local Juniors
Stamford High School Junior Class presents Mon and Tue May 5 and 6. Director Mavis Mitchell. sponsors Beth Winter, Mrs Bert Flemins, Gerald Proctor, and Pete Ragus. Casts include Murder on the High Seas with Charles Akerly and Mrs Whizzlebussle, Feudin Mountain Boys led by Frump and Katzfelter families, and Mama's Getting Married with Reynolds and Eagan roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Mavis Mitchell
Beth Winter
Bert Flemins
Gerald Proctor
Pete Ragus
Miss Merrifield
Woody Crider
Bill Humphrey
Mountain Boys
Frumps
the Katzfelters
Patricia Merriott
Cora Mae Frump
Lucy Kennedy
Grandma Frump
Tillie Metz
Maudie Reynolds
Joy Sosebee
Flo Reynolds
Bettyla Johnson
Gail Reynolds
Bobby Daffern
Bobby Morse
Wayne Crawford
Ray Rossiter
Edwin McAnear
Eddie Eagan
Jody Foster
Kneelan Knight
Kenneth Lowe
Sandra Swenson
Millicent Reynolds
Carlene Terry
Polly Ann Podger
Local Garden Club Pilgrimage Draws Visitors Sunday
Stamford Garden Club hosts a pilgrimage Sunday May 11 from 2 to 5 pm. Tickets 50 cents from the Garden Club room at the American Legion Hall 212 East Moran Street. Featured sites include the Baize home south of town Astin at 111 East Campbell Post at 804 Wells Cooper at 1202 Hudson and West at east of the city. The tour covers new and remodeled homes plus the Post garden winner of district and State horticulture honors. The Blue Bon fed Demonstration Club also presents a May Day event May 1 at Mrs Rex Murray’s home.
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Stamford
Exchangies Plan Banquets For May And Night
Exchange club committees reported two upcoming banquets at Friday lunch. Ladies Night guest speaker will be Dick O'Brien with slides on the Holy Land. The athletic banquet for the high school is set for May 16 with Jack Mitchell as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club
Cromwell
Dick O'Brien
First Baptist Church
Big Springs
O'Brien
Holy Land
Roland Kelley
Jack Mitchell
Texas Tech
Ann Pryor
Loretta Lovern
Candidates Delay in Filing for County Offices
With the May 5 filing deadline near, few candidates have officially filed for county posts. Bob Miller filed April 28 for sheriff, joining incumbent W A Dunwoody and D E Reyes. County treasurer race features D E White and Gene Spurgin Jr with Spurgin not yet filed. Precinct 2 commissioner sees Henry Cook and A A Mitcham as contenders amid incomplete filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnson
Anson
Democratic
Johnson
Johnson Sai
Bob Miller
Miller
Stamford
W. A
Bill) Dunwody
D. E
Dave) Reyes
D. E. White
Gene Spurgin
Burglars Enter Bryant-Link Vault Saturday Night
Burglars accessed Bryant-Link Co by forcing a door from the J M McDonald Co store and disturbed a skylight entry. They took several hundred dollars and left the back door open. Police and sheriff's deputies investigated the Sunday discovery by Norris Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant-Link Co
J. A. Smith
J. M. McDonald Co
Norris Sellers
Jack Tidwell
Jerry Bright
Bill Dunwody
Doyle Woody
Anson
Local FFA Boys Enter Dairy Show Judging Contest
Three Stamford High School FFA members competed in the West Texas Dairy Show in Abilene on April 22 with trainer Wel don Halbrooks. Eugene Coleman scored 340 of 400 to place second high among 11 teams, while Bobby Jones earned 250 and John T. Treadwell 325. Stamford placed fourth overall despite strong individual showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford High School
Abilene
Weldon Halbrooks
Hubert Tillman
Stamford
Eugene Coleman
Eugene
Bobby Jones
John T. Treadwell
Anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Calhoun Sitton
Rule couple Mr and Mrs John Calhoun Sitton celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on April 20. They have resided in Pule since 1020.
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John Calhoun Sitton
Rule
Pule
Central Christian Church to Observe Forty Fifth Homecoming Day
The Central Christian Church marks its 45th Homecoming this Sunday May 4 with all day services centered on Pressing Forward A Hope Built Upon Faith. Swope will deliver the morning sermon, followed by a 1245 pm fellowship dinner and a 2 pm Homecoming service highlighting church history charter member honors and future goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian
Central Christian Church
Swope
Gilleans Attend Abilene Druggists Convention Banquet
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Gillean of City Drug Store attended the druggists convention in Abilene Friday and stayed over for the banquet that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Gillean
Abilene
Whisenant Family Moves to Oklahoma City
Mrs. M. L. Whisenant and her son Billy moved to join Mr. Whisenant in Oklahoma City where he has been for weeks. They will make the city their new home, and the Ernest Tipton family has moved into the Whisenant residence on East Reynolds Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Whisenant
Billy
Oklahoma City
Whisenant
Mr. Whisenant
Ernest Tipton
East
Reynolds Street
Jack Cox to Talk Here Monday at American Legion Hall
Breckenridge candidate for Congress from the 17th district Jack Cox will be guest speaker at Stam American Legion meeting at the Legion Hall May 5 at 8 p.m. He will discuss Americanism a talk he delivered at the Mineral Wells district convention. All school teachers and ministers are invited, says Post Commander E E Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cox
Breckenridge
Stam- American Legion
Legion Hall
Cox
Mineral Wells
EE. B. Simmons
Evangelist W V Grant to Open May Revival in Stamford
Rev W V Grant famed for city revival turnout will preach under a gospel tent seating 3000 on Abilene highway near Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds. Local committee led by Rev Pearl Amburn invites churches from Haskell Knox City Albany Breckenridge Anson Hamlin Rotan Stamford. daily radio 8 45 9 am and Sunday 7 30 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Grant
America
Rwev
Assembly of God Church of Stamford
Haskell
Assembly of God
Grant
City
Breckenridge
Amburn
Stamford
Circle
Knox City
Albany
Anson
Hamlin
Rotan
Harold Curtis
Foursquare Church
High School Boys Sing at Rotary Club Meeting
Charles Vaden and James Cox performed vocal selections at the Rotary club gathering. Accompanied by Janet Haliman and led by their teacher W. E. Mayes, Cox sang Irish numbers and Vaden two popular songs. Mayes announced a new high school chorus with 14 boys already practicing for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vaden
James Cox
Rotary Club
Janet Haliman
W. E. Mayes
Cox
Vaden
Mayes
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Farm and Ranch Magazine
G. W. Ferguson
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T. G. Craft
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Velda Bell
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Alfred Turnbow
Glenn Shelton
Wichita Daily Times
Grover C. Johnson
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Ann B. Furth
George H. Beavers
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