Jones County Backing Charlie Stenholm for Congress
In a strong urging piece, Stamford readers are urged to unite behind Charles W. Stenholm as the 17th District votes Saturday for a new congressman. The editorial favors Stenholm over Omar Burleson, highlighting his deep local roots, integrity, and ability to represent rural and small town interests in Washington.
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Omar Burleson
Stamford
Jones County
Washington
Austin
Burleson
Jones
Stenholm
Cong
Charlie
Congress
Cong. Burleson
Texas
George Mahon
Olin Teague
Bob Poage
U S
America
Texas Voters Face Slow Interest in Hot 1976 Elections
In Austin, Secretary of State Steve Oaks forecasts a voter turnout possibly below the 29 percent level seen in 1974 primaries, with Democratic primary estimates around 1.0 to 1.2 million voters and Republican turnout uncertain. About 5.5 million registered. deadline for primary voting was April 6. absentee voting ongoing. The article also notes broad state-wide political developments including base closures, road programs, court actions, and labor efforts shaping the 1979 landscape.
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Lynde Williams
Austin
Texas
Steve Oaks
Oaks
Ring
Dallas
District 3 4-H contests set Saturday at Midwestern State
District 3 4-H judging and demonstration teams from 21 counties compete at Midwestern State University Wichita Falls on May 6 starting 9 am. About 750 4-H members, parents, leaders, and friends attend along with district agents. Senior teams placing first and second advance to the Texas State Roundup June 6 and 7 at Texas A&M University. Ribbons awarded in junior and senior divisions. new District 4-H Council officers installed at 1 pm in the Student Center Ballroom.
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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
Texas A&m University
West Texas Utilities Company
Abilene
District 4-H
Midwestern University
PIONEERS ON PARADE- Stamford events and bids
Vera Aldrich elected Stamford FFA district sweetheart and to compete in Midland May 30 31. City council reviews pier proposal for Lake Stamford concession. Stamford Junior High Band and Chorus won all Interscholastic League contest in Hamlin. Flower Show winner Mrs Marvin Stanford with runner-up Mrs R E McNabb. Baby contest winner Lisa Osment, second Russ Baize. Pvt Leon Musi reports to Ft Bliss after leave with parents. Lt J E Cox assigned to 7th Fleet staff in Yokosuka Japan.
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Stamford American
Vera Aldrich
Stamford Ffa
Midland
Stamford
Hamlin
Stamford Garden Club
Marvin Stanford
R. E. McNabb
Lisa Osment
Fred Osment
Blackstock Studio
Russ Baize
Spencer Baize
Leon Musi
Ft. Bliss
el Paso
F. J. Musil
J.g
J. E. Cox
Herman Cox
7Th Fleet
Yokosuka
Japan
Pioneers on Parade 1968 Stamford High events noted
Local coverage recalls 1968 Stamford High Junior-Senior Banquet with Donnie Anders crowned basketball king and Georgia Moon queen. Choirs, soloists, and student group activities are described along with civic events and a May 5 piano organ recital at St John’s Methodist Church. Civic votes planned in Jones County and across Texas as primaries approach.
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Stamford American
Donnie Anders
Georgia Moon
Cliff House
Sherry Swenson
Susan
Carothers
Ellen Turnbow
Rhonda Johnson
Pam Young
Stamford High School
Lyn Precit
Jones County
Texas
Cindy Loop
Terrell Receives German Certificate at Tech
Texas Tech University student Clark Don Terrell from Stamford earned a certificate of merit for second year German at the 1978 Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages spring awards banquet. Dr Thomas Beacon chair presented the awards. The banquet was dedicated to Dr and Mrs Carl Hammer Jr. Terrell is the son of Glenda K Terrell of Wells Stamford.
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Texas Tech University
Stamford
Clark Don Terrell
Department of Germanic and
Thomas Beacon
Carl Hammer Jr Terrell
Glenda K. Terrell
Wells
School Menus For A Week In Plain Language
The list outlines daily school meals from Monday through Friday. It specifies items such as Chile dog on Monday with pinto beans slaw corn bread and milk, and Friday offers fish portion or liver with cat sup and sides, ending with milk.
Inflation Worries Hit All Walks Of Life
J A on Paint Creek farm weighs inflation in a humorous column. He notes inflation is global, cites rising prices from tractors to homes, groceries and utilities, and jokes that wages must rise with the cost of living while suggesting universal welfare as a consequence.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
U.S
Stamford
Argentina
Washington
Congress
South Korea
Antelope School Homecoming Set for May In Anson
The Antelope School homecoming will be held Friday and Saturday May 5 and 6 in Anson. Friday includes a 7 p.m. meeting at the Federal Housing Community Center. Saturday events start at 1 p.m. in the Anson High School cafeteria with a covered dish supper. All who attended Antelope School or lived in the community are invited to bring a covered dish and join the supper. Chinese is noted as the oldest living language, dating back more than 4000 years.
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State Highway and Public Transportation Commission
Commission
Federal Highway Administration
Texas Supreme Court
Houston Court of Civil Appeals
Third Court of Civil
Antelope School
Anson
Federal Housing Community Center
Anson High School
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Carter Administration
Goodfellow Air Force Base
San Angelo
Trimune
Fort Bliss
Pentagon
Briscoe
Goodfellow Security
John Hill
Hidalgo County
Hill
Blue Ridge
Harris County
Huntsville
Texas Garden Club
U.S. 271
Paris
Gladewater
Bill Clayton
Texas Educators Political Action Committee
TEPAC
Dolph Briscoe
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Sunrise State Bank
Brownsville
Department of Banking
St Augustine
Bermuda
Lake Stamford
FFA Sweetheart
Alvis Jackson
Don Heller
Old Abilene Town
Terrell
Tech
Wedgeco
Ross Gentry
E Hamilton
Buddy's
Northside
Bunkley
Upshaw
N. Swenson
J. A
Antelope Reunion
Sam Tos
McHare
Welding Works
Carl Cooper
Hamilton
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