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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1981
Page
2
The Bethel Lutheran Church Sunday School began the new year on September 13 with children promoted in class. Teachers include Rev Stan Leaf, WL Jensen, John Wendeborn, and Sammy Nauert among others.
The Old Glory Home Extension Club held its first meeting of the 1961 82 year on September 15 with installation of officers led by ex presidents Mabel Sawyers and Susann Flowers Mittie Dunham was named president Helen Pierce vice president Sue Callicoatte secretary Bernice White treasurer and Rose Gholson TEHA delegate The next meeting is set for Saturday October 17 in the form of an Arts and Crafts Fair with a salad luncheon Members exchanged gifts as secret pals from last year and drew new pairs for the year Kathy Hutler won the door prize a pampas arrangement.
Residents discuss a proposed bypass around Stamford with support for economic benefits and concerns about local business impact. Officials from nearby towns share mixed experiences, noting prior debates and readiness to back bypass projects.
Texas State Representative Walter Grubbs of Abilene is appointed by House Speaker Hill Clayton to a two year term on the Texas Coordinating Commission for State Health and Welfare Services. The panel reviews health agency programs, studies federal grant applications, and guides health policy. Grubbs, serving a second House term, leads health services oversight and joins other agency heads in evaluating welfare programs.
The Sunday School and Luther League of Bethel Lutheran Church hosted a Mystery Ramble with members in old swim wear taking a river trip near Lueders aboard rubber boats and inner tubes. Attendees included many families and leaders such as Myra Olson pianist and Rev Stan Leaf. Ursula Richards placed in a 4-H contest, and Ursula and Fritz Richards celebrated birthdays. Boxed social events featured 86th birthday honors for Mrs. Ernest Segerstrom, Miss America Pageant travel notes for the Lundgren and Rosenquist families, and local visitors including Miss Florence Anderson and Mrs. Grace Engleking attending the Texas Federation meeting. Also noted: Miss Holmstrom, Miss Kansas, will continue college while serving as a titleholder.
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