Ratliff Guilty of Theft by False Pretext in Austin Jurors
A district court jury in Austin found former state senator David W. Ratliff of Stamford guilty on theft by false pretext for cashing a $502.18 state treasurer’s warrant paid to his secretary. The defense called character witnesses. sentencing was not yet passed. Trial also involves a conspiracy charge with Rep. John Allen over hiring practices pending later.
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Austin
David W. Ratliff
Stamford
Virginia Moser
Abilene
Ratliff
Moser
Frank Maloney
Robert O. Smith
Bill Longley
David Ballard
James Waggoner
John Allen
Longview
Airman Lindsey Assigned to Chanute AFB Ill
San Antonio Airman Rickie J. Lindsey son of Mrs Joan Lindsey Avoca Texas has been assigned to Chanute AFB Ill after basic training He spent six weeks at Lackland AFB Texas studying Air Force mission organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations He is a 1971 graduate of Lueders Avoca High School.
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San Antonio
Rickie J. Lindsey
Joan Lindsey
Avoca
Texas
Chanute Afb
Ill
Air Force
Air Training Command
Lackland Afb
Technical Training Center
Chanute
FFA Plans Holiday Citrus Sale Doorstep Delivery
Stamford Future Farmers of America members begin taking orders for tree ripened citrus gifts. Boxes come in 20 or 40 pounds, available all oranges or all ruby red grapefruit, with prices 4 and 6 dollars respectively. Call 773-5171 to place orders and arrange pickup.
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Stamford
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Free rides to polls offered by Chamber and Stamford group
Through the Chamber of Commerce and Stamford Young Homemakers, free rides to the polls will be available Tuesday with no obligation. Call the Chamber office at 773-2411 to arrange ahead, and share preferred voting time.
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Chamber of Commerce and
Stamford
Cofc
Jones County
Homecoming Brings Stamford Ex-Students Back for Reunion
Stamford High School hosted a two day homecoming with ex students arriving from distant places to renew acquaintances. The event featured dedication of two paintings honoring former officials Superintendent Leroy Johnson and Principal T R Tinsley, while a football loss to Anson 20 to 3 marked the only sour note. Notables included ex student association president James H West as emcee and recognition of two homecoming queens Nina Clark Gower and Elaine Rector now living in Reno and Wilmington.
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Queens
Stamford
Ike Hudson
Leroy Johnson
T. R. Tinsley
Spencer Billington
Stamford High School
Johnson
Tinsley
Exes
Bulldogs
Anson Tigers
Longview
James H. West
Ex Student Association
Nina Clark Gower
Reno
Nev
M. C. Magnuson
Elaine Rector
Wilmington
N.C
Howard Overby
Stamford United Fund drive progress noted by chairman
Campaign chairman Gary Mathews said the Stamford United Funds drive is progressing well and optimistic about reaching the $13,080 quota. Firms including Coca Cola Bottling Co and Stamford Federal Savings and Loan Association contributed 100 percent, with 60 to 75 percent of donor cards already returned and door to door efforts delayed by rain.
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Thews
Mathews
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Cobrum Motor Co
Hinds Men's Wear
Hinds Shoes and Apparel
McLemore Packing Co
Stamford Veterinary Hospital
Thompson Hardware
Stamford Federal Savings
Hospital receives tomography unit for X ray department
Stamford Memorial Hospital announces the donation and purchase of a tomography attachment worth just over $2,000. Radiology Associates of Abilene will arrange for the unit and staff readings three days a week. The new device will allow detailed local x rays with lower radiation, angle views, and multiple levels.
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Stamford Memorial Hospital
Radiology Associates of
Abilene
John Martin
Games Called After Anson Field Flood
Two Tuesday night football games between Stamford and Anson junior high squads were cancelled due to water on the Anson field, forcing postponement of the 7th and 8th grade matchups.
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Stamford
Anson
Hamlin
Pipers
Bulldogs
Stamford Jr
Jay Vees
Bulldog Jr. High
Graham
General election day overview and Texas races
Voters across the nation prepare to elect a president and Congress with George McGovern challenging Richard Nixon. In Texas, Senate race John Tower vs Barefoot Sanders, Rep. Omar Burleson unopposed, and Graham Purcell facing Bob Price are highlighted along with 14 proposed state constitutional changes. Early and absentee voting progress is reported in Jones County with a large ballot and guidance on straight-ticket voting.
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Congress
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
John Tower
Dolph Briscoe
Hank Grover
Maurice Angly Jr
Jesse James
Raza Unida Party
Socialist Workers Party
Texas
Jones County
Democratic
Republican
Raza Unida
Socialist Workers
Stamford Precinct 25 East Box voting at High School Auditorium
Residents east of Orient Street in Stamford vote in Precinct 25 East Box at the High School Auditorium with Richard Lane as election judge. West of Orient Street in Precinct 10 West Box vote at the city hall fire station with Bill Longley as judge. Other areas include New Hope community and west-town residents. Tuxedo residents vote at Hamlin At Avoca in the school homemaking building. Lueders voters use city hall.
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Stamford
Orient Street
Richard Lane
City Hall
Bill Longley
New Hope
Hamlin
Avoca
Lueders
Heavy rains push year rainfall above normal totals
Unseasonably heavy rains halt farm work since Oct 18 and push yearly rainfall to well above normal. Cotton harvest stalled as showers interrupt dry spells and defoliants await workable weather. October brought 5.12 inches while November adds 1.30. year total reaches 24.45 inches versus 25.03 normal.
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M. D Thompson
Thompson
Thorppson
Bulldogs Face Pied Pipers in Hamlin Friday Night
Stamford aims for win after a 2 3 loss to Anson as Hamlin hosts the Bulldogs amid the Pipers 2 0 District GAA lead. Hamlin’s Johnny Jones 165 pace and Pipers’ veteran lineup highlight a tough, turnover prone clash in Hamlin.
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Stamford Bulldogs
Pied Pipers
Hamlin
Stamford
Anson Tigers
Bulldogs
Haskell Indians
Charlie Smith
Otis Cooper
Alan Plumlee
Chuck Lawson
Stanley Acker
Pipers
Ballinger
David Bonds
Johnny Jones
Haskell
Milton Jones
Pipers T
Albert McAfee
Bill Cork
Cork
Jim Johnson
Roy Baker
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Lindsey
Airman
Lueders-Avoca High School
Bill McLellan
Robert Bird
W. H. Holt
Juanita Shelton Thompson
Duncan
Okla
Cindy Oman
Stanley Oman
Oliver Street
Bryan Sconce
Alvin Sconce
Royal Court
Stamford United Fund
Gary Ma
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Rick Crowley
Ray Seifres
Frank Willis
David Willis
George Titus
Scriffes
Baker
Alfred McAfee
Steve McKissack
Joe Mayes
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