Mayor Padfield Resigns Amid City Financial Troubles
Brid geport mayor Dean Padfield announced his resignation effective this week due to health reasons amid ongoing city financial problems and a dispute with the council. He noted the city ran out of money after five months and said bills could not be paid. Padfield was elected in April 1972, defeating long-time official George Harwood.
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Bulls Tumble Jackrabbits in Season Opener
Bridgeport Bulls defeat Bowie Jackrabbits 10 3 at halftime and hold on for a defense driven win. Key plays include a Bowie field goal, a Bulls field goal, and a late first half touchdown pass from David Scott to Donald Chapman. Next, Bridgeport travels to Crowley as both teams emphasize rugged run defense and ground games.
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Kenneth Thompson
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Paul Carter
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Marcus Eubanks
Ronnie Baucom
Richard Murphy
Mike German
Kevin Huddleston
Buddy O'dell
Steve Bement
Steve Hughes
Crowley
Miller
Bridgeport
Baptists Launch Fund Campaign For New Bridgeport Building
The First Baptist Church of Bridgeport started a four week Chest of Joash fund drive on September 9 seeking 17 000 to reach one third of the total building cost for an educational facility to seat 450 in Bible study and church activities. Proceeds so far exceed 75 000. The old building will be remodeled for youth activities after construction. A special service is planned for September.
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Dan Castleman
Artist Ronald Thomason to Demonstrate at Bridgeport Club
Weatherford artist Ronald Thomason will visit Bridgeport for an Art Club demonstration tonight at 7 30 in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Admission is 1.00 for members 1 50 for non members. Thomason works in oils watercolors and egg tempera and is described as a traditionalist.
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Bridgeport Weatherford JC Course Offerings
College credit courses available through Weatherford Junior College in Bridgeport. Contact A. E. Greer at 683-4154 or attend the first class meeting. Courses include Introduction to Sociology Intermediate Typing Beginning Typing First Semester Freshman English World Literature General Psychology Business Law Principles of American Government for Veterans GI Bills in effect. Tuition is reasonable.
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Centennial Sets Offered At Stores
Bridgeport marks its centennial with commemorative books plates and coins now sold at Mada's Sarah Jones Flower Shop Burt's Pharmacy Comer Drug and at the Chamber of Commerce. The complete set costs 6.00 with books 3.00 plates 2.50 and coins 2.00.
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Burt's Pharmacy
Comer Drug
Council Rejects Offer For City Power System
The city council voted Monday night to reject Texas Power and Light Companys offer of 1.5 million dollars to purchase the municipally owned electric distribution system. TP&L required unanimous consent and faced broad local opposition voiced by citizens and a councilor who cited community leaders who know what is best.
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Texas Power & Light Company
Texas Power and Light
Texas Power & Light
Pee Wee Season Opens Saturday in Bridgeport
Pee Wee football starts Saturday September 15 in Bridgeport with a 9 am opener at the high school stadium. Comet Drug Indians meet TXI Mustangs, followed by George Mitchell Jets vs Runaway Bay Cowboys. Coaches include Hales Williams McWilliams Smith Baker Roark Herr ing Bilby announces, color TV prize at November 3 All Star game.
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