Wheat plan rejection may reshape farm controls
Roy Craig reports farmers nationwide vote Tuesday on marketing quotas for 1964 amid opposition from Farm Bureau and livestock groups. The article notes a two price system, past turnout margins, and warns rejection could force growers to sell surplus at market prices while within allotments they face a guaranteed price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Freeman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers Union
National Grange
Congress
Agriculture Department
Jones County
Brad Rowland
ASCS
Post Office to Move in Stamford as Sanitarium Gains
Stamford plans a new post office site at the southwest square corner after bids. Spencer-Abbott Lumber Co won the location bid, with construction to start soon and the move likely by October. The West Texas Baptist Sanitarium victory boosts Stamford’s profile and envisions a $150,000 to $190,000 project. A large 8000 acre Queenie Taylor ranch transfer to R B Colbert for $120,000 marked a major local real estate deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Tribune
Stamford
West Texas Baptist Sanitarium
Texas
Spencer-Abbott Lumber Company
Queenie Taylor
R. B Colbert
First National Bank
Dr Hudson Named City Health Officer in Stamford
The Stamford American reports Dr. Ike Hudson was appointed city health officer by the city council and awaits state board confirmation following the death of long-time officer Dr N il Bickley. A Geophysical crew from Amerada Petroleum arrives to operate from Lyles building as Stamford prepares for the pool season and summer activities. Margaret Boston wins first in second year sewing at the San Antonio rally with Stamford entrants guided by Miss Ethel Rowell. Jerry Prewit hosts birthday party for local children as a list of attendees is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerada Petroleum Corporation
Kansas
Lyles
Stamford
R. G. Bowdry
Gordon Haynes
Ike Hudson
State Board of Health
N. Il Bickley
Mary Louise Kinard
Margaret Boston
T. J. Boston
San Antonio
Margaret
Marzie Hood
Mary Charlotte Larche
Janie Chappier
Ethel Rowell
Jerry Prewit
Btue
D. K. Prewit
Horace Lee
Rex Prewit
Jerry
Suzanne Norman
Nadia
Juda Haassen
Sonny’’ Markham
Ray Kinney
Paul Phy
Glen Lewis
Jerry Frank King Mack Hutchinson
Anna Ruth Smith
Jane Harwick
Pegey Ivy
Sue Vivian Jones
Bobby and
Bubba’ Spoonts
Otha Gillean Jr
Boodie Daughtry
Clinton Morgan
Mary Ruth Pitllman
Johnny Boy Williams
Senate
House
Padre Island National Seashore
Pioneers on Parade European Tour Planned by Couple
Mr and Mrs J F West and Mrs J West of San Diego plan a two month Europe tour sailing May 13 on the Queen Mary. West will attend the Monetary International in Paris as a delegate and they will visit England France and other European countries. A Stamford golf result notes a tie for first in the Scotch foursome. A Rotary speech urges pushing Communists in Korea back to the Yalu River. Sylvia Weeks Precious graduates from Scott and White Nursing School in Temple. Mrs James Plumlee travels to Colorado Springs to join her husband at Camp Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. West
Stamford Country Club
W. Z. Vaden
Lee Walker
P. St. Bettis
Gene Knabel
George Rollins
David McKnight
Carl Swenson
Alton Wash
Anson
Shanty Hogan
Howard Overby
Tabor
P. RK
Bettis
Korea
Yalu River
Inpok Lee
McMurry College
Abilene
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Sylvia Weeks Precious
Lueders
Scott and White School of Nursing
Temple
Stamford Sanitarium
Ben Weeks
Lubbock
James Plumlee
Colorado Springs
Colo
Camp Carson
Connally weighs Texas appointments and education plan
Governor Connally plans to name a successor to Railroad Commissioner Murray before May 24 and forms a 25 member Education Beyond High School study group. He highlights enacted measures from the 58th Legislature including Tax, welfare, and tourism bills while facing opposition on banking reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
John B. Connally
William J. Murray Jr
Senate
Connally
Measi P
Texas Tourist Development Agency
San Angelo and
Pan American Colleges
Game and Fish Parks Board
State Banking Commission
Atty
Waggoner Carr
House
Women's Rights
Stamford American announces staff and publication note
The Stamford Leader Stamford American union announces Easter and Publisher Roy M. Craig and Vern Stewart assistant to the publisher. It records second class mailing under 1870 act and invites corrections for errors or reflections upon any firm or individual. Publicised every Thursday from 124 East Houston Street, Stamford, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Craig
Easter
Vern Stewart
Stamford
Texas
East Houilton Street
Old Philosopher objects to seat belt forcing gadget
The Old Philosopher on his Paint Creek farm criticizes a new device that prevents starting a car until the seat belt is fastened. He argues such inventions complicate life and foresees overreach, while noting seat belts save lives. The letter mentions Rural Life Sunday and Soil Stewardship Week starting May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paint Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Craig
Hamlin
West Bound Central
Simmons College
Gainesville
W. W. Fuqua
W. Rh. Hilton
Walter Lawson
Fat Jordan
J. A. Lackey
C. Williams
Octavia Manley
Annie May Cooper
Dr. Hudson
Iles of Stamford American
Stamford American
Gene Swenson
William Moore
Hrgan
Jim Cotten
Weatherford
Cotten
House Insurance Committee
Board of Education
Junior College Study Commission
Ace Reid
Philosopher
Johnson
L. A
Graham-Hoeme
Jones & Baugh Implement Co
W. McHare
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!