Arkansas official calls out Texas jelly from corncob mix
An Arkansas state official criticizes a Texas jelly story and warns against using Governor Faubus parking spots in Little Rock. The letter, signed Otis Farrar, alleges a fake connection to Rev. Terry Atkinson and mocks corn cob jelly while hinting at political feuds and Texas pride.
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Terry Atkinson
First Methodist Church
Arkansas
Commonwealth of Texas
Costa Rica
John Wayne
Texas
Commonwealth of Arkansas
Little Rock
Faubus
Texas Way
Otis Farrar
Farrar
Lions Sponsor Little Leaguers Bridgeport Baseball Program
Lions sponsor 14 teams for Bridgeport Little League with divisions from Beginners to Pony League. Draft for Pee Wee and Little League set for May 18 1964 at 5 30 pm at the Little League Ball Park. Insurance fees listed and funds to be raised through player sales while seeking umpires and umpiring course applicants.
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Chico
Little League Ball Park
Kent Coale
Jimmy Stiles
L.A
Bridgeport and Wichita Falls Vie for 9AA Baseball Title
Bridgeport High School and Hirishi High School of Wichita Falls meet at Wichita's Spud der Park at 4 p m Thursday May 21 to decide the District 9AA championship. The article also notes political jab about Governor Faubus and Winthrop Rockefeller.
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Bridgeport
Wichita Falls
Bridgeport High School
Hirishi High School
Wichita
Spudder Park
Democrats Meet In Decatur To Endorse Connally For National Delegation
A county Democratic convention convened in Decatur Saturday at 2 p.m. in the District Courtroom. Bridgeport attendees included Mayor George Harwood Sam Petty and Earl Frost, with eleven delegates present. Harwood named permanent chairman and the group backed Governor John Connally to lead Texas at the national convention. Delegates chosen for the Houston state convention June 1 include Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ray Mr. and Mrs. George Harwood and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Petty.
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Bridgeport
George Harwood
Sam Petty
Earl Frost
Harwood
Nolen Sewell
John Connally
Texas
Houston
Wilson Ray
George Harwoo
Park Fund Growing Gains Noted in City Drive
The city park fund reaches 132.50 under Chamber of Commerce manager Bill Rutherford. This week’s contributions include Billie Green 25.00, W E Baldridge 10.00, A B Baker 5.00, and Roy Bean 5.00.
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City Park
Bill Rutherford
Chamber of Commerce
Clude
Billie Green
W.E. Baldridge
A.B. Baker
Roy Bean
Chico High Commencement and Related Exercises Schedule
High School commencement exercises are set for eight o clock on May 25, 1964 in the school auditorium. Baccalaureate services are planned for eight o clock on May 24. Eighth grade graduation will be held in the auditorium on May 22 at eight o clock.
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Chico
Six More Enter County Pageant Contestants Named
Wise County Contest organizers expect more entrants as Bridgeport prepares for the May 23 pageant in Bridgeport. The sole Bridgeport entrant is Miss Sharon Denton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Denton, 1707 Lanice Ave. Denton stands 5 ft 7 in, weighs 130 pounds, has hazel eyes, brown hair, and an olive complexion. A 1963 Bridgeport High School graduate with one year at Cisco Junior College, she trained with drill team at CJC.
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Bridgeport
Sharon Denton
Paul Denton
Lanice Ave
Denton
Bridgeport High School
Cisco Junior College
Sharon
C.J.C
Bridgeport City Council Holds Closed Session Over Electric Bill Irregularities
Bridgeport officials met in a closed session to discuss alleged irregularities in city employees’ electric bill payments. Reports claim some workers paid minimum or reduced bills for electricity used, with warnings issued on prior occasions five to six years ago. Minutes will show the council action, with next meeting set for May 21 at 7 30 p.m.
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Bridgeport
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Little League Pony League
William C. Martin
Lake Bridgeport Methodist Camp
Sally Martin
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Governor Faubus
State Capitol
Winthrop Rockefeller
Decatur
FFA
Lions Club
Janelle Makee
Sherrie Oakes
Sandra Harrison
Linda Kay Jones
Betty Roberts
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