Four Cotton Leaders Slated for RPCG Meeting in Abilene
Four leaders in cotton agriculture will speak at the Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc meet to be held Sept 23 in the Taylor County Coliseum Abilene. The event marks the first RPCG session in Taylor County since 1964 with a 64-member board meeting Sept 22 at the Ramada Inn. Exhibitors include West Texas Utilities Doty Brothers Abilene Area 4 Rural Electric Cooperatives Geigy Chemicals Rolling Plains Compress Farmland Industries and the Texas Department of Agriculture.
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Rolling Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
Charles G. Bragg
RPCG
Taylor County Coliseum
Abilene
Taylor County
Ramada Inn
US 80
Coliseum
West Texas Utilities
Doty Brothers
Area 4 Rural Electric Cooperatives
Geigy Chemicals
Rolling Plains Compress
Sweetwater
Farmland Industries of
Kansas City
Texas Department of Agriculture
Joseph A. Moss
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
Don Anderson
Crosbyton
Plains Cotton Growers
Dan Davis
Lubbock
Plains Marketing Assn
John White
Austin
Texas
Grain Co op Jones Haskell buys Harrison Mickler firm
The Jones Haskell Grain Cooperative completed the transfer of Harrison Mickler Grain Co. and its Avoca elevator after weeks of delay over land lease approvals with Burlington Lines. W B Harrison and Jess Mickler formerly ran Harrison Mickler, formed June 1958, now managed by J R Tidwell at Avoca and Stamford elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison-Mickler Grain Co
Stamford
Jones-Haskell Grain Cooperative
Jess Mickler
Avoca
John S. Davis
Jones-Haskell Co-op
Burlington Lines
Jones and Haskell Counties
John S.S
Davis
Ing
Harrison-Mickler Garin Co
W. B. Harrison
West Gould Street
Mr. Mickler
J. R. Tidwell
CofC Speaker C L Kay Earns Dozens Of Honors
Dr. C L Kay, assistant president of Lubbock Christian College, will speak at Stamford Chamber of Commerce banquet. He has received more than forty citations including the George Washington Medal of Honor, selections by the Freedoms Foundation, and honors from Eisenhower and Defense officials. Tickets at $3, banquet at National Guard Armory with Maggie's Cafe Stamford catering.
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C. L. Kay
Lubbock Christian College
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Golden Muleshoe
Freedoms ” Freedom Foundation
Anothe
Dr. Kay
Cofc Board of Directors
National Guard Armory
Maggie’s Cafe
Stamford
Drivers License Office To be Closed Two Days
Melvin Cagle a driver license patrolman will be in Austin for the week of September 29 through October 4 for in service school The Stamford office will not be open on Tuesday September 30 and Friday October 3 The Anson office remains open Monday through Friday for renewals and written examinations
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Melvin Cagle
Austin
Stamford
Anson
Abilene Men Sentenced Six Years For Felony Theft
Sammy Grady Conner and Floyd Elvin Stice received six year terms in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to felony theft in 104th District Court in Anson. They admitted taking a hoist from Cooper Welding Works on June 8. They already face six year sentences in Taylor County and are sought in Tom Green County. The Jones County terms run concurrently with the Taylor County sentences.
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Abilene
104Th District Court
Anson
Sammy Grady Conner
Floyd Elvin Stice
Cooper Welding Works
Taylor County
Tom Green County
Jones County
Dwight Overton Elected Paint Creek FFA President
Dwight Overton was elected president of the Paint Creek FFA at the first meeting of the year held September 8 in H. P. Morrison Memorial Auditorium. New officers include Alex McLellan as vice president Larry Cockerell as secretary Allan McLellan as treasurer Mike Brazell as reporter and Eddie Howeth as sentinel. Delegates chosen were Ricky Brazell and David Ellison with Rick Green as alternate.
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Dwight Overton
Paint Creek
FFA
H. P. Morrison
Alex McLellan
Larry Cockerell
Allan McLellan
Mike Brazell
Eddie Howeth
Ricky Brazell
David Ellison
Rick Green
Rotarians Plan Spaghetti Meal Before Football Game
The Stanford Rotary Club will host a spaghetti supper Friday night October 3 before the game with Haskell. Proceeds benefit the Community Kindergarten. Directors agreed to donate sixty dollars to the educational program with Ben Loop as chair and O M Isbell Fareed Hassen Jarrell Sharp and John Harrell as assistants.
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Stanford Rotary Club
Haskell
Rotary Club
Ben Loop
O. M. Isbell
Fareed Hassen
Jarrell Sharp
John Harrell
Four Breakins Being Checked By Sheriff
Jones County Sheriff investigators are probing four break ins Friday night, three in Stamford and one in Avoca. No major loot. at Bronco Seed Co. and Stamford airport thefts included a soft drink machine and clothing items. Beggs Implement Co. saw two machines opened. Avoca Texaco service station reported cigarettes candy gum and a small cash amount taken. Authorities believe the same pair or more may be responsible and continued inquiries.
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Jones County Sheriff's Department
Stamford
Avoca
Frank Wilson
Bronco Seed Co
Doc Jones Implement Co
Beggs Implement Co
Texaco
Wilson
Ramsey Cox Found Dead At Avoca Home
Ramsey Cox 68 a Stamford attorney was found dead at his Avoca home at 6 am Saturday Justice of the Peace Roscoe Hood ruled natural causes. Funeral at Kinney Chapel Sunday 2 30 pm Rev Russell Byard Avoca Methodist officiating Burial Oakwood Cemetery Waco Monday 11 30 am Kinney Funeral Home directed Survivors include three sisters Mrs Lilian Witte San Angelo Mrs Grace Roberts Calistoga and Mrs Dorothy Knolle Brenham.
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Ramsey Cox
Stamford
Avoca
Justice of the
Roscoe Hood
Kinney Chapel
Russell Byard
Avoca Methodist Church
Oakwood
Waco
Kinney Funeral Home
Mr. Cox
Reno, Nev
Texas A&m University
University of Texas At Austin
Baylor University Law School
Jones County
Mattie Worley
Lilian Witte
San Angelo
Grace Roberts
Calistoga
Calif
Dorothy Knolle
Brenham
Eager Bulldogs to Tackle Olney Cubs Here Friday
The Stamford Bulldogs host the Olney Cubs in the teams' second meeting this season at Bulldog Stadium Friday at 8 o'clock. Stamford aims to build on a win over Quanah while Olney seeks rebound after a surprise loss to Albany. Coaches comment on Olney’s readiness.
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Olney Cubs
Stamford
Bulldogs
Quanah
Olney
Albany
Alexander
Cubs
Jack
Cub
Pat Kelly
Kelly
Lions Report Strong Light Bulb Sale by Stamford Lions
One of the most successful light bulb sales ever held by Stamford Lions was reported this week. Sixty-one of sixty-five club members participated during the day and bulbs can be delivered by calling 773 2541.
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Stamford Lions
Cotton Producers Urge Market Expansion for Profit
Charles W. Stenholm of Stamford led a meeting of area cotton leaders urging market growth to keep cotton farming profitable. CPI NCC outlined progress toward durable press fabrics, lower costs, stronger promotion, and a $13 million program with staff from Memphis and Texas.
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Charles W. Stenholm
Stamford
Stenholm
Cotton Producers Institute
National Cotton Council
Cotton Producers Institute-National Cotton Council
Carlton Power
Memphis
Council
Kent Bennett
Sweetwater
Earle Younts
Lubbock
U. S
Power
CPI
Bennett
New Automobiles Displayed In Stamford Thursday
Motorists in Stamford can view 1970 automobiles on Thursday in local showrooms. Most cars feature minor changes, with dealers offering refreshments door prizes and souvenirs. Garrett Chevrolet will unveil the Monte Carlo and others delayed for later dates. Cobrum Motor Co will host Cadillac Oldsmobile Pontiac and Buick models under one roof. Royal Ford will preview new Ford models at 7 pm with door prizes. Many Stamford merchants stay open Thursday night for one stop viewing and shopping.
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Garrett Chevrolet Inc
Monte Carlo
Chevrolet
Cobrum Motor Co
Cadillac
Pontiac
Buick
Royal Ford Inc
Ford
Stamford Lake Near Spillway At One Foot From Full
Stamford area saw clear skies earlier but Wednesday brought misty conditions. Rain totaling 1.75 inches since last week fell on Wednesday and night, lifting Stamford Lake to an elevation of 1413.52 feet while the spillway at 1414.6 feet indicates the lake is about a foot from full.
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Stamford
Lake
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