08 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Index
Location
Bridgeport, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1963
Page
1
A column recalls a prankster tailor Luther Brock and a cautionary joke about cutting the wrong leg. It then shifts to Texas politics with debate over Pole Texas voting costs, taxes, and eligibility. The writer criticizes campaign tactics and questions voter rights and election honesty.
Bill Borurn and Associates plan a rock crushing plant near Bridgeport on the Poteet farm. Borurn previously served as district superintendent for Wesco stone and is returning to the area to lead the project amid local official support.
The Civic Club of Bridgeport sponsors a charity bazaar at the old Lions Hall on November 22 and 24. Items range from pies to Christmas decorations, with proceeds to benefit the local library.
Bridgeport reports Spot Cash Grocery on Halse Street has finished a remodeling campaign adding a Case 200 walk in box and new lighting. Police Chief Walter Dale and Fire Chief J B Stones warn against unauthorized fire scene access and traffic to ensure safety and efficiency.
The Bridgeport Post Office will be closed on Monday November Lith in observance of Veterans Day.
Salvation Army kicks off its fundraising drive with a Wednesday morning breakfast at Minute Coffee Shop. Officials welcomed a turnout of 34 attendees from 25 reservations, expressing surprise and pleasure.
Mrs. Joan Eggleston of Bridgeport is praised for her article Its All in the Approach in The American Journal of Nursing official publication of the American Nursing Association. The piece discusses emotional care for patients. Eggleston recently left the local hospital staff and is a 4 Spring graduate of T. W. U. Her husband teaches in Bridgeport Public Schools. Wade Morrison, who had surgery in Fort Worth, is reported in good condition.
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