Pharr Profiles in Community Service and Leadership
Pharr serves as director of the United Fund and the Texas Tech Loyalty Fund. A Masonic Lodge member and Eagle Scout, he leads Means Memorial Methodist Church activities as Sunday school superintendent and on the board of education and stewards. Born in Lubbock, he earned a BBA from Texas Tech in 1955 and served in the Navy. He belongs to multiple professional groups including ICMA, Texas City Manager, West Texas City Manager, and the Texas Municipal League, presiding over the West Texas association and serving as secretary of the state league.
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Pharr
United Fund
Texas Tech Loyalty Fund
Masonic Lodge
Means Memorial Methodist Church
Board of
Education
Stewards
Lubbock
Texas Tech
International City Manager’s Association
Texas City Manager's Association
West Texas City Manager's Group
Exas Municipal League
West Texas Association
State League
Andrews Gridders Dominate All-State Prospects
Seminole coach cites Floyd Lindsey quarterback Ronni Hawthorne and Doug Cook as all-state candidates from the Andrews squad. Football workouts begin August 17 for varsity B-team and ninth grade teams ahead of the opening Sept. 11 in Snyder.
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Andrews
Floyd Lindsey
Ronnie Hawthorne
Doug Cook
Snyder
Frazier
Max Goldsmith
Bill Shipman
Edd Farmer
Forrest Scott
G. W
Dub) Warden
Neil Laminack
Pete Smith
Dick Nash
Mustang Football Kicks Off Sept 11 at Snyder
Mustang Club fuels season spirit with fireworks at games. About 300 members last year sponsor an all sports banquet in spring. Officers include Parish, vice president Dennis Nix, secretary treasurer L W Haney, directors L H Bud Duncan Gerald McCaskill Fred Courtney Louie Cure and Harold Cox.
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Snyder
Mustang
Parish
Dennis Nix
L. W. Haney
L. H
Bud) Duncan
Gerald McCaskill
Fred Courtney
Louie Cure
Harold Cox
Chamber brochure aids Texas agencies to attract industry
The chamber plans to use the brochure with the Texas Highway Tourist Bureau Texas Industrial Commission and West Texas Chamber to draw industry to Andrews. Members of the chamber of ecommerce will receive copies and businesses can order extra copies at the chamber office with payment for an additional press run.
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Chamber
Texas Highway Tourist Bureaus
Texas Industrial Commission
West Texas Chamber
Andrews
Chamber of Ecommerce
Pharr Rotary Club President Named District Representative
Pharr man serves as president of the Rotary Club and acts as the Rotary area representative to the district governor, guiding local club activities and district liaison.
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Rotary Club
Rotary
Americans Are Living Longer as Health Habits Improve
A guide notes rising numbers of Americans over 65 and the prospect of living to 100. It urges regular medical checkups, balanced nutrition with more protein and fluids, less fat, and adequate rest to stay active and productive in extended years.
Texas constitutional amendment on permanent school fund transfer
Public notice outlines Senate Joint Resolution No. 6 proposing to amend Section 6 of Article VII to remove the 1 percent annual transfer from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. The measure would be voted on November 3, 1964, with ballots listing FOR and AGAINST options. The governor to issue the proclamation and publication is required by law.
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Senate
State of Texas
Texas
Texas Water Commission
State of
Texas Conservation District Amendment Proposal on Ballot
Constitutional amendment to require notice 30 to 90 days before introducing bills creating conservation and reclamation districts. The Texas Water Commission must review and advise within 30 to 50 days. Election set for November 1964 with printed ballot wording.
Quick Guide to Avoiding Old Age Through Activity
The text urges staying active to delay aging, urging involvement in fairs, charity fundraising, voting, and civic programs. It warns that worry harms health and that planning and acting today prevents tomorrow's burdens, encouraging engagement over inward fretfulness.
Transit systems expand including Boston New proposals citywide
Five cities Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland already have rapid transit. New or expanded systems are proposed for Los Angeles San Francisco Atlanta Cleveland Washington Boston and Philadelphia.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Atlanta
Washington
Texas public notice on constitutional amendment 51a-2
Public notice summarizes proposed Texas constitutional amendment 51a-2 to empower the Legislature to provide payments for medical care for needy residents aged 65 and over who lack Old Age Assistance, including revenue matching with federal funds and coverage of vision corrections, with ballot and publication provisions.
Constitutional Amendment Three on Ballot Expands Medical Aid
The proposal grants the Legislature authority to authorize vendor payments for medical care to needy individuals aged 65 and over not on Old Age Assistance. It allows accepting federal funds for medical aid and sets caps on state payments tied to federal match. It includes vision testing and eye care, with lenses or prisms as needed, and directs Texas to issue a proclamation for the election.
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Senate
State of
Texas
United States
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Mr. Cagle
Andrews Area
Ray Horton
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Philgas Agencies
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Underwood Oil Distributors
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