05 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Index
Location
Bridgeport, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1971
Page
1
A lighthearted page item recounts a mix up over Joe Durbin stories and poll results. The piece notes Belden Poll fame poll confusion and a birthday gift joke, ending with a weather note about a camper affecting a school.
Severe weather in Bridgeport forced school closures and rescheduling of Public School Week events. Ice and slick roads delayed or canceled nonurgent activities while elementary schools hosted most visitors. Parents attended cafeteria meals, and events shifted to Thursday or Friday. a Lion Club meeting and a high school rocket show were affected.
Eight candidates filed for election to the school board by the Wednesday deadline. The election will be held Tuesday night, with meetings typically lasting about two hours and more residents encouraged to join the Tuesday night class.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl German purchased the Minute Coffee Shop and assume management March 1. The Streets retire after 23 years of operation. The German family plans a family enterprise with daughters Earlene and Patricia and two sons Mike and Mark helping as needed. No policy or staff changes expected.
Weight Watchers of Bridgeport arrange three meetings weekly for members at St John’s Catholic Church. Monday 10:00 AM and Monday and Tuesday 1:30 PM sessions attract many participants. Decatur Jacksboro Wichita Falls affiliates attend with Janice Sivley and Barbara Crowley listed among instructors.
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