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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1978

Page

3

Shrine Circus returns to Stamford Monday

The Clyde Brothers Carden-Johnson Circus returns to Stamford sponsored by the McKenzie Trail Shrine Club for two performances on Monday May 22 at 4 30 and 8 p m in the rodeo arena of the Texas Cowboy Reunion. The all new show features three rings over two hours with acts from Portugal Spain Italy Mexico City Central America England Germany and Hungary along with animal acts Black Mane Lions llamas ponies and Shrine Circus clowns.

Shrine Circus Stamford Clyde Brothers Carden-Johnson Circus McKenzie Trail Shrine Club Portugal Brothers South America Armand Spain Cucillo Italy Rueben Mexico City Gilberto Central America Galumbo Hungary England Adela Mara Germany Lou Regan

Free legal aid opens in Jones County area

Legal Services Corpora tion begins offering civil legal counsel to residents on fixed or poverty incomes in Jones County. Richard Gladstone opened a temporary Stamford site with plans for a permanent office in Stamford or Anson. Susan Callen at St. Ann's Church serves as local contact, with info lines for further scheduling.

Legal Services Corporation Jones County Congress Legal Services Richard Gladstone Abilene Stamford Anson Gladstone Susan Callen St. Ann's Catholic Church Miss Callen Tarrant County Nolan Jones Counties

Dress revue scheduled in Avoca

The Jones County Extension Service sponsors a 4-H County Dress Revue on Saturday May 27 at 6 30 p m in the home of Mrs Eugene Watts Necy Wilburn says there are three divisions senior 14 19 and two junior divisions 9 11 and 12 13 Garments and materials are due Monday May 22 by 5 p m or can be brought to the program Getting It All Together featuring Betty White of Aunt Bettys Rags at 7 30 p m in the Anson Activity Center open to all regardless of race color national origin or economic circumstances those interested should call or visit the County Extension Office for more information and the requirement sheet.

Jones County Extension Service Eugene Watts Necy Wilburn Betty White Betty Anson

McNabb family attends Texas Tech graduation in Lubbock

Mrs R E McNabb traveled to Lubbock with her son and family to attend Texas Tech graduation where Andrew McNabb earned honors. Other grandchildren also graduated May 13 from North Texas State University and Scarrett College. A May 15 birth in Stamford adds Rebekah Juliette Shaw Ferrera. Ireland’s long handball history noted.

R. E. McNabb Lubbock Andrew McNabb Pete John Dallas Texas Tech McNabb Andrew Carol McNabb Robert McNabb Endicott NY North Texas State University Denton Joe Nichols S W Nichols Scarrett College Nashville Tenn Rebekah Juliette John Shaw Ferrera Stamford

Class of '53 plans 25th reunion in Abilene

A 25 year reunion for the Class of 1953 is proposed for the July Fourth weekend with efforts to locate missing members Peggy Adams Charles Anders Billy Arrant Joe Bennett Mary Jo Bounds Eugene Coleman Bobby Shana Felt and Frank Whitley. The group invites coverage in the Stamford American to aid publicity and to reach alumni plus interested friends teachers and administrators.

Mr. Craig Peggy Adams Charles Anders Billy Arrant Joe Bennett Mary Jo Bounds Ter Dan Smith

Anthony's Announces Remodeling Project at Store

C R Anthony Department Store plans a remodel with a $25,000 budget including a new storefront and interior additions. Roger Nelson, manager, expects work to start before July 1 and last 7 to 10 days. Mary Cobb of Lubbock will finance part of the cost, the lease runs through May 1984.

C. R. Anthony Department Store Roger Nelson Nelson Anthony's Mary Cobb Lubbock

Music Club Breakfast Seeks 100 Guests in Stamford

The Stamford Music Club hosts its annual breakfast on May 13 drawing about 100 members and guests. A related tip from Beverly Rhoades, a clothing specialist, explains mascara technique to lift top lashes by tilting the head back and looking down, and to separate lower lashes by tilting the head forward to ease application.

Stamford Music Club Beverly Rhoades

Ex-Tuxedo resident hails Stamford homecoming

Former resident Mrs N G Bostick Armstrong writes to the editor praising the Stamford weekend and the efforts of local citizens at the Tuxedo Community Reunion. She enjoyed the stay and looks forward to returning next year.

Stamford

Benjamin Playnight Rescheduled At Benjamin Arena

The open youth event Benjamin Playnight moves from Saturday to Friday May 19 at 8 p.m. at Benjamin Arena. Barrels flags and poles will be run in three age divisions with first and second place trophies ribbons and all around and runner-up all around trophies awarded in each division.

Benjamin Arena

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