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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1978
Page
4
A letter to the editorin Stamford warns that unknown villains have poisoned pets for years, risking children. Police Chief Medford cites heavy penalties up to 2000 dollars or one year in jail for baiting poison, while city leaders plan a dog pound to curb the problem.
A Stamford Texas resident writes angrily after her family’s dog Rosie was poisoned on May 4 1978. She questions the perpetrator’s motives and implores accountability before God while noting the dog’s illness and the doctors’ efforts to save her for the sake of their children.
Austin reports record primary campaign spending with nearly 6 million earmarked for the governor race and over 1 million for U S Senate contests. Governor Dolph Briscoe led big money raises, with about 3 million outlay and 1.17 million borrowed from Texas banks. Others including Bill Clements and John Hill posted substantial fundraising and expenditures.
Stamford Baseball Program lists upcoming games across major and minor leagues and tee ball from May 11 to May 17. Matchups include Dodgers vs Braves, Cardinals vs Red Sox, and Jets vs Astros, with several girls softball and minor league games noted. Recent results show Jets beating Astros 22-3 and 18-3.
The Orient Street Church of Christ honored four graduates with a progressive supper after services. James Wilson and wife served appetizers, autographs were given, then guests moved to Norris Smith home for salads and crackers. Jerry Schubert hosted burgers and homemade ice cream as the group sang and played. The four graduates were Lori Earles Ronda Lett and Chevyl Strand. Adults including Gaylord Cook and Eugene Olson attended.
From the Stamford American May 9 1968 senior class of Stamford High School plans a Hemisfair trip to San Antonio leaving Saturday morning returning Sunday Buses are chartered for the journey and the spring concert by junior high and high school bands is set for Stamford High School Auditorium at 8 p m under director W E Mayes.
Heavy rains and high winds affected Stamford area over a week. Hollis Rae Haynes crowned McMurry Athlete Sweetheart at All School Athletic Banquet May 12. Sub Deb Club elected Nancy Wash president. Peggy Gamblin named head nurse at John Sealy Hospital May 1. Keith Munnerlyn joins Stamford schools coaching staff. Stamford FFA dads and mothers honored at school barbecue. Over 250 boys and men set up Little League and Teen Age baseball at Wendeborn Field for summer.
The week features daily school lunches including Monday taco with pinto beans lettuce and tomatoes corn bread butter and peaches Tuesday sloppy Joe on bun corn and green beans Jello and milk Wednesday hamburger fries lettuce pickles onions and a cookie Thursday chicken fried patties mashed potatoes peas cabbage salad hot rolls cake and milk Friday corn dog mustard spinach beans rolls butter juice and cake
The Stamford Housing Development Corporation announces Darrell Woolwine as manager of the 14unit apartment complex at 1000 South Anson. Contact Woolwine at 773 2411 or 773 4415 to apply for a unit or to join the waiting list. one bedroom is available now with two bedrooms likely by late May. Woolwine also seeks a yard maintenance person. interested individuals should contact him.
Editor's note recounts J. A. on Johnson grass farm reflecting on global politics and arms sales. A mouse suddenly interrupts his thoughts, illustrating how personal moments can disrupt grand plans. He resolves to tidy his desk and avoid overreaching beyond his capabilities.
Area schools join a seniors vs coaches basketball game sponsored by the Weinert senior class. The event is Monday May 15 at 8 p.m. in Weinert Gymnasium with teams from Anson Benjamin Guthrie Knox City Lueders Avoca Old Glory Rochester Rule and Weinert. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children.
May 6 a son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Louis Gonzales of Stamford. The birth adds new family member Robert Louis Jr and records the line in local life events.
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