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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
1
Jones County voters in the Democratic primary kept Sheriff Dave Reyes and selected Ben Niedecken Jr. for county attorney. Incumbents and newcomers won key county posts, with runoff chances for Precinct 3 commissioner and precinct chairman unresolved.
In Haskell County Democratic Primary Norma Jean Childress 25 won her first race for tax assessor collecting 1 854 votes defeating incumbent Elizabeth Stewart and Sam Johnson. Sheriff Garth Garrett was re elected with 1 988 votes while J R Skeeter Miller received 1 582 votes. Voters favored waning candidates in line with state trends.
In Jones County Republicans backed Jack Cox with 28 of 59 votes across four boxes. George Bush led the state with 18. Cox and Bush head to a runoff next month. Goldwater led presidential balloting with 45 votes. Nixon 3, Rockefeller 3, Stassen 1. Lodge 2 and Morris 7 and Davis 4 also listed.
In Stamford an attempt to write in constable candidates occurred and votes were not counted per Texas Election Code Article 13.09. The County Democratic Chairman Louis Johnson ordered the write in votes discarded and reminded that no write in votes count when no candidate is listed. Place names include Stamford and Wylie Hughes.
Stamford faces a growing problem with unvaccinated dogs roaming freely near schools and homes. Three children bitten in the past weeks spurs council and police to consider a leash law and dog pounds as officials seek control measures amid community fear of rabies.
Mr and Mrs Jim Ponder of Cl Paso announce the arrival of triplet babies two girls and one boy They also have a daughter Lisa age 2 Mrs Ponder is the former Carole Sledge granddaughter of Mrs Laura Cowsert and niece of Miss Helen Jones
A Community Benefit Pancake Supper at Stamford High School cafeteria aims to raise about 1000 for Stamford Memorial Hospital remodeling debts. Tickets are 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children with entertainment by Stamford High School groups and a local band. Proceeds go to the hospital. volunteers from Junior Chamber, Jaycee Wives, Aunt Jemima and local merchants donate food and support.
Lynn Young is named outstanding committee chair and installed as president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Stamford Country Club awards banquet. New first vice president Robert Hartgraves receives the Key Man Award. Vernon Stewart becomes secretary. Kirk Gregory, Marvin Edeman, and Dwayne Hland fill other roles. Thane and Bland named runners-up for awards.
Reynolds Elementary hosts annual Fun Night with an old time orchestra cake walk hayride grab boxes country store and style show Friday at 6 30 pm To raise funds for the PTA past proceeds bought a piano and encyclopedia set There is no admission fee but a one cent ticket grants event participation Advance tickets are 12 for $1 sold by students the class with the most tickets wins a prize.
The Sam ford FFA Chapter will honor outstanding members at a May 15 awards banquet at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall starting 7:30 PM. Fathers mothers and local businessmen will attend along with senior FRA members as awards are given for Star Chapter Farmer and top individuals in livestock swine poultry sheep and other projects.
Stamford High School announced the new twirlers following tryouts. All selected are seniors: Ann Clarke, Jncrd Haterius, Linda Lindsey, and Sheila Youngquist. Margaret Brinell chosen as drill team captain and Linda Mickler named drum major.
Mrs Sam Warmack died early Monday at the Missouri Pacific Hospital in Palestine after a lengthy illness. She was the mother of Mrs Wade Watts and a frequent visitor to the community. Funeral services were held at Palestine Tuesday.
Unofficial figures from Jones County show preliminary results in a Democratic primary. Voter tallies indicate early trends, with local party officials awaiting final certification and potential adjustments.
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