Kickoff set for Stamford United Fund drive
Stamford to launch the 1972 73 United Fund drive with a noon luncheon Wednesday September 27 at the Cliff House Drive chairman Gary Matthews invites all local firms and employers to attend Lynn Yantis will speak About 300 gift letters have been mailed to Stamford and area contributors with follow up cards to firms The budget for the year is 13080 but may adjust based on need
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Stamford
United Fund
Matthews
Farm activity slowed by spasmodic rains in area
Farmers battle weed control and harvest for a large grain sorghum crop as showers and heavy dews limit cutting to half days. Anson tornado damages two buildings. Cotton prices remain low while government action is urged to move cotton for export. United Fund drive seeks donations via payroll deduction or mail in Stamford Texas.
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Darryl Schoonmaker
Jones-Haskell Grain Cooperative
Anson
Edwards Hardware
Anson Square
Texas Farm Bureau
J. T. Woodson
Woodson
Bulldogs Seek Second Win Over Clyde This Friday
Stamford to host Clyde Bulldogs at 8 with hopes for a 2 0 start after beating Breckenridge. Clyde sits 0 1 1 this season in District 9 AA facing Coleman and Eastland, powered by 200 plus pound linemen and Ruben Ramos at quarterback. Stamford aims to maintain perfection while junior varsity battles Graham Steer Jay Vees at 7 30 tonight in Graham.
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Breckenridge
Stamford Bulldogs
Clyde
Hamlin
Stamford
Winford Hogan
Clyde Bulldogs
Clyde Boys
Coleman Bluecats
Eastland Mavericks
Little Ruben Ramos
Ricky Lopez
Gary Barr
Jarrell Hurst
Sky Akers
Mike Bennett
Mark Bennett
Dennis Cutbirth
Johnny York
Jackie Fleming
Alan Holcomb
York
Timmy Payne
Tommy Bailey
David Dunn
Stamford Bulldog Jr. Varsity
Graham
Jay Vees
Stamford district seeks bids for classroom lighting upgrade
The Stamford school district will accept bids until 4 PM October 5 to install new fluorescent light fixtures in eight junior high classrooms and a science laboratory. Details are available from the superintendent's office. The project will continue until all school lighting meets state requirements.
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Stamford
Lion governor to visit Stamford Lions Club Tuesday
Loren Maples of Graham, governor of Lions District 2E-1, will be guest speaker at the Stamford Lions Club meeting at 7:30 p m Tuesday Sept 26 at the Cliff House Restaurant. His talk covers Humanitarian Solidarity Through Lionism the 1972 73 theme. Maples has long Lions service including Youth Exchange Program chairmanship in 1966 70 and district roles.
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Loren Maples
Graham
Lions
Stamford Lions Club
Cliff House
Don Rose
Maples
International Service Organization
CofC Banquet Highlights Stamford Chamber Meeting
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development hosts a Monday night banquet at Stage Coach Inn near the Cowboy Reunion Grounds to honor outstanding citizens. Entertainment by Abilene Christian College performers precedes ceremonies led by Rev. Jarrell Sharp with awards by James High and Roy Craig.
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Stamford Athletic Booster Club
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Lawson
James Self
Roy M. Craig
Jones County
Birger Haterius
California Creek Soil & Conservation District
Cofc
Abilene Christian College
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
I R
John Duty
McAllen
Dave Kite
Abilene
Shelley Pittman
Pam Crawford
Andrews
Stamford Chamber of Commerce and
Board of City Development
Stage Coach Inn
Jarrell Sharp
James High
Roy Craig
George Pryor
R. C. Cobb
Kindergarten Seeks Contributions for Stamford Community Aid
Stamford citizens receive an appeal from Jarrell Sharp and R. C. Cobb seeking about $3000 to run the local kindergarten for a year. The program, led by Mrs. Sharp with volunteer teachers, aids children from disadvantaged homes and aims beyond basic academics. Contributions may be mailed to R. C. Cobb, Box 950, Stamford.
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Stamford
Jarrell Sharp
R. C. Cobb
United Fund
Stamford Rotary Club
Box 950
First Baptists to show new colored film at Stamford church
First Baptist Church Stamford will screen the Eastman color feature For Pete's Sake on Sunday Sept 24 at 7 p.m. Admission is free with a voluntary offering for the Billy Graham Association. The Denver Colorado Rockies filmed comedy drama follows Peter Harper a family man and service station owner facing life’s unexpected problems.
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First Baptists
First Baptist Church
Stamford
Billy Graham Association
Denver
Colorado Rockies
Pete
Peter Harper
Stamford Board of City Development Budget Holds Steady
The Stamford Board of City Development receives $14,000 in the new city budget, the same as last year, despite a request to raise to $17,000 to fund park improvements. City Manager H. R. Macomber said legal advice from City Attorney Jack Watson indicated the council cannot delegate park authority to the BCD. The CofC is funded by memberships, while the BCD is tax supported under the city charter, sharing one set of directors and officers.
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Stamford Board of City Development
BCD
Park Improvement
H. R. Macomber
Jack Watson
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Cofc
James Self
Self
City adopts larger budget with no tax hike in Stamford
Stamford approves a 6.5 percent expenditure increase for the new budget of 9,491,530 with no tax raise. City Manager H. R. Macomber cites higher water department revenue, fees and sales tax. salaries rise 5.5 percent and one full time firefighter is added. Capital outlay totals 46,679, funding police gear, new fire equipment, and water plant upgrades. Tax rate remains 1.35 per 100. 94.52 percent tax collections. discussion on landfill costs and incinerator options continues.
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H. R. Macomber
Water Department
Police Department
West Texas Law Enforcement
Fire Department
Bill Lawson
Sanitary Sewer Department
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M. D Thompson
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Bloodbank
Texas Association For Mental Health
USD
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
West Texas
Southwest Diabetic Foundation
Charlsie Vasek
United Way
P. O
Texas
Bulldogs
BY Russell Johnson
Barr
Robbie Tucker
Jon Stacy
Selan Canada
Hurst
Lopez
Rover
John Bonine
Haskell
Winters
Lion
Lions Club
Graham Lions Club
Sanitary Land
Texas Surplus Property Commission
Parks and Recreation Department
Post Office
Macomber
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