Scarborough Opens New Scarborough's No 3 Pharmacy Store
Scarborough's Pharmacy No 3 moves to 8507 Market Street in Baytown after a decade in smaller quarters. The Walgreen Agency drug store expansion adds 60,000 square feet, a large drug and prescription department, expanded soda fountain, household goods, camera counter, greeting cards, and vet supplies, with Tommy Scarborough emphasizing local ownership and future investment.
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Scarborough
Baytown
Wal- Breen Agency
Yommy
North Main
West Texas Ave
Market St
Market
Walgreen Pharmacy
Harold Scarborough
Tommy
No. 3
Bill Calpes
Tommy Scarborough
La Porte Decked Out For Holidays
La Porte city workers helped Santa Claus decorate the streets with tinsel ropes and big red bows. The annual Yule decorating project aims to be completed by Wednesday morning, brightening the city. Christmas lights were strung atop the Harris County courthouse annex and a nativity scene will be set up on the lawn.
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la Porte City
la Porte
Harris County Court House
Grand Opening of Scarborough's Walgreen Agency Drug Store
Complete prescription service priority highlighted as the store reopens after remodeling. The prescription department resembles a scientific lab with careful dating and refrigeration for potent, accurately compounded meds. Fountain area expanded with self service islands and gondola fixtures to showcase seasonable specials and faster checkout at new cashiers.
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Scarborough
Walgreen Agency
T. C. Scarborough
Fountain
Refinery Employee Promoted to Senior Coordination Technician
J. M. Williams has been promoted to senior coordination technician in the Baytown Refinery Coordination Division. He prepares refinery fuel product forecasts for supply demand comparison and operating budgets, and conducts studies to optimize fuel operations. The Williamses live at 144 Katherine. He is active as an alternate teacher at St. Mark's Methodist Church School and holds multiple community roles.
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J. M. Williams
Baytown
Better Display Faster Service Aims Scarborough Walgreens Store
The Scarborough Walgreens Agency Drug Store introduces step-up natural oak shelves eliminating the old ladder and speeding service. Clerks reach upper stock without climbing while shelves rise higher, increasing wall space. Owner Tommy Scarborough praises the design as a major advancement in drug store layout.
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Scarborough’s
Walgreen Agency
Walgreens
Everi
T. C
Tommy) Scarborough
Scarborough
Texas Baptist Board Re-Elects Chairman
Dr. James Landes, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, was re-elected chairman of the Texas Baptist Executive board. The 191-member body approved a record operating budget of 1,836,160 for 1960.
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Dallas
James Landes
First Baptist Church
Wichita Falls
Texas Baptist Executive Board
Baptist General Convention of Texas
George Harris Named New Chief of La Porte American Legion
George Harris La Porte service station owner was elected commander of the Hovey Bethea Powell American Legion Post 428 in La Porte. E W Philpot and A H Janssen are first and second vice commanders, with R B Blackshear adjutant, Paul Fouche finance officer, and George Counts service officer. Other officers include Frank R Boyle city commissioner chaplain, Richard Dismuke sergeant at arms, and Gene Browning historian. Installation led by Cliff Swanson Houston District 22 chaplain. guests included R E Bob Hammond commander Post 271 Pasadena Clear Lake and Martin Meisinsky commander Bellaire Post 63. La Porte post also attended District 22 rally at South Houston Post 490 where state commander Don Peters spoke.
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George Harris
la Porte
Hovey-Bethea Powell American Legion
E. W.philpot
A. H. Janssen
R. B. Blackshear
Paul Fouche
George Counts
Frank R. Boyle
Richard Dismuke
Gene Browning
Cliff Swanson
Houston
District 22
Legion
R. E
Bob) Hammond
American Legion
Pasadena-Drer Park
Martin Mcisinsky
Bellaire Post
la Porte Post
South Houston
Don Peters
The
Galveston Lawyer A R Schwartz Seeks State Senate Seat
A R Schwartz of Galveston former state representative announces candidacy for the State Senate seat vacated by Jimmy Phillips in a special election set for January 9. Schwartz, 33, a UT Law graduate and Galveston County native, is a lawyer and former county attorney with a record including anti narcotic laws and mental health measures. He is married to Marilyn Cohn and has three sons.
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A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Senate
Brazoria
Matagorda
Chambers
Fort Bend
Texas A and M College
Schwartz
Air Force Reserve
University of Texas Law School
Galveston County
Texas
Galveston Juniior Chamber of Commerce
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Post
Texas Legislative Council
Marilyn Cohn
Martingen
Walgreen founder built firms with keen persistence
The article recounts C R Walgreen Sr. founding Walgreen Drug Stores and the Walgreen Agency Plan. It notes his early home delivery innovation, personal customer service, and the growth of independent pharmacists under his agency model. By 1939 thousands of Walgreen Agency stores spanned the nation.
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C. R.walgreen Sr
Walgreen Drug Stores
Walgreen
Jim Jeffries
Chicago
Young Drug Stores
C. R. Walgreen
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Texas Baptist Board
A. R. Schwarts
LP American Legion
A.R. Schwartz
Sea Building
R. E. Walker
R. E B. Walker
C. R
Culpepper
Emerson
Eastman
Sunbeam
New
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