Stamford Budget Cuts CofC Request to $12,000
The Stamford Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce faces a budget drop after the city council slashed its funding from $14,000 to $12,000 for 1969-70. City Manager Kerry Sweatt set aside $10,500 under a plan reducing future allocations by one fourth yearly, while CofC incoming president John B. Martin urged $14,000. Mayors and council members argued the city cannot spare more due to inflation and a tight general fund, though civic leaders stressed Stamford’s growth prospects and calls for self support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Board of City Development and Chamber of Commerce
BCC
Kerry Sweatt
James Self
John B. Martin
Cofc
Chamber of Commerce
Martin
Stamford
Clifford Beggs
Board of City Development
Fareed Hassen
Board of City Development and
BCD
Stamford Plans 1969 70 Budget With 476953 Total
Stamford city council approves a 1969 70 budget totaling 476 953 up from 467 201 last year. City Manager Kerry Sweatt cites higher operating costs and new service requests as drivers. The plan includes merit raises averaging 6 percent, vehicle purchases, equipment for parks and water, and debt service for airport and sewer projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Kerry Sweatt
Planning Engineers Present Land Use Study for Stamford Master Plan
David Denison of Homer Hunter Associates outlined city land use as part of Stamford's master planning. Joint city council and planning board reviewed bound surveys, maps, and tables on street, residential, commercial, and industrial land. Recommendations will be offered at a future meeting.
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Stamford
David Denison
Homer Hunter Associates
Planning and Zoning Board
Mrs. Julia Cole Services Held Here Saturday
Funeral for Mrs. Julia C. Cole 72 was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Orient Street Church of Christ with Fenter Northern officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. Kinney Funeral Home directed. Survivors include her husband Nort Jr. and Charles, four daughters, 13 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
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Orient Street Church of Christ
Julia C. Cole
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Fenter Northern
Highland Cemetery
Kinney Funeral Home
Hill County
Jones County
Church of Christ
Nort Jr
San Diego
Calif
Charles
Odessa
Doyle Holland
Stamford
Bill Robbins
Odell Mize
Anson
Jean Davis
Kerrville
Mike Mitchel
Tommy Holland
Bill Robbins, Jr
Rus Cole
Bob Vanderslice
Old Car Owners Warned Of City Ordinance Enforcement
City Manager Kerry Sweatt warned owners of old vehicles parked in yards they may violate a city ordinance. Warning letters have been sent and many cars moved, with curbside violators largely eliminated. Owners are notified first, then vehicles are towed if not removed.
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Kerry Sweatt
Bulldogs Travel to Jacksboro for 2 0 Start Showdown
The Stamford Bulldogs, 2-0, travel to Jacksboro, a top rated 2 0 AA team with speed and size. Jacksboro returns 10 lettermen and features four linemen led by center George Fuught, with backs Micky Fry and Floyd Colday. Stamford misses Haterius and Selmon but Mike Robinson and others step in as they prep a late week pep rally.
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Stamford Bulldogs
Jacksboro
Rough Tigers
Tigers
Arlon Alexander
George Fuught
Kle
Danny Morris
Kevin Owen
Micky Fry
Floyd Colday
Larry Hickey
Lake Worth
Bulldogs
Craig Haterius
Matt Selmon
Craig
Quanah
Matt
Olney
Week's Rains Push West Texas Total to 25.81 Inches
Official Observer M. D. Thompson reports: West Texas rainfall for the year stands at 25.81 inches, surpassing the 25.03 inch yearly normal and well above last year’s 18.77 inches through September. Weather has boosted weeds in cotton fields while delaying weed control and damaging schedules.
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M. D. Thompson
Stenholm elected president of Rolling Plains Cotton Growers
Charles Stenholm of Stamford was elected president of Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc at its annual meeting in Abilene. J L Hill of Stamford named a director. Stenholm, former executive vice president, had resigned to head Stamford Electric Cooperative. Top speakers urged market focus and cost cuts as Congress debated a new farm bill with Rep Bob Poage advocating renewal of the 1965 law. Directors pledged support.
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Charles Stenholm
Stamford
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc
Abilene
J. L. Hill
Stenholm
Stamford Electric Cooperative
Joseph H. Moss
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Bob Poage
Waco
House Agriculural Committee
RPCG
Charles Bragg
President-Elect Miss LaVerne Wong to Address Stamford Teachers
Miss LaVerne B. Wong, president-elect of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, will be guest speaker at the Stamford Classroom Teachers Association meeting Tuesday night. A Hawaii native, she graduated from Kauai High School and earned both degrees from Baylor University. She has taught at Waco High School since 1992.
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LaVerne B. Wong
Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Stamford Classroom Teachers Association
Miss Wong
Hawaii
Kauai
Texas
Baylor University
Waco High School
Stamford Chamber Set Banquet at National Guard Armory
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development will hold their annual meeting Monday night at the National Guard Armory. Serving begins at 8 o'clock. Dr. C. L. Kay of Lubbock Christian College will deliver the nationally known address. James High retires as president and serves as master of ceremonies. Officers and directors will be introduced by John B. Martin. Maggie's Café Stamford provides the meal with organ music during dinner and special student music from Mayes Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development
National Guard Armory
C. L. Kay
Lubbock Christian College
The
Freedoms Foundation
James High
John B. Martin
John Harrell
High
Carl Swenson
Maggie’s Cafe
Stamford
Mayes Studio
Mrs. Sharp Named Supervisor Of Stamford Kindergarten
Stamford Community Kindergarten directors hired Mrs. Jarrell Sharp as supervisor of the school. She had served in the post on a volunteer basis. The board chose not to join the government milk program and will seek groups to underwrite monthly milk costs for 27 enrolled children.
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Jarrell Sharp
Stamford
Stamford High DECA Fish Fry Before Football Game
The DECA Club at Stamford High School sponsors a fish fry in the school cafeteria on Friday October 3 before the football game against Haskell. Serving runs from 6 to 8 o clock with tickets priced at 1.50 for adults and 1.00 for children.
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Stamford High School
Deca Club
Haskell
Community Action Programs Explained to Rotary Club
Ben Aguirra explains the four Centers in Texas and how the federal Office of Economic Opportunity funds salaries while local communities provide buildings and utilities. Centers offer Head Start services, literacy goals, job and education guidance, and family planning information to reduce illiteracy and support self sufficiency.
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Rotary Club
Office of Economic Opportunity
Stamford
Ben Aguirra
Abilene
Aguirra
Taylor County
Haskell
Breckenridge
Colorado City
Stamford United Fund Board Discusses New Budget Drive
A Stamford United Fund board meeting discussed the annual drive and plans for a future meeting where agencies may present for the new budget. Those unable to appear may send participation applications to Charles Stenholm.
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Stamford United Fund Board
Charles Stenholm
Stamford Officials Attend Texas Education Convention
Woodie Beene Stamford school system superintendent joined board members Eugene Olson and Dr. Harry L. Haynes in Austin for the joint convention of the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators.
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Woodie Beene
Stamford
Eugene Olson
Harry L. Haynes
Austin
Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Association of School Administrators
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Ruthie Kay Hearne
Melvin Hearne
Tony Selmon
Glenn Putnam
Floyd Price
Harry Haynes
C. L. Cromwell
Council
Park and Water Department
Homer Hunter and Associates
Water and Sewer Department
Julia Cole
Jacksboro Tigers
Mike Robinson
Anderson
Scotty McCorkle
Gary Walker
Gayle Smith
Raul Vasquez
Ricky Medford
Selmon
Albany
Jefferson
Abilene B
West Texas
Swenson
Dave Brown
George Kinney
Claude C. Westfall
Harold Garrett
Charles Sten
United Fund Drive
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