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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
8
Farmers Branch Public Library announces a summer reading program from June 12 to August 30 with the theme Around the World in 80 Days. Children under 13 must read 30 books for a reading certificate and world traveler visas will be issued. Six world cities will be visited with side trips and the baggage office opens during library hours.
The safe driving Teenage Road-e-o sponsored by the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce was held at College Station on June 3 and 4. Jeff Crosman of Sherman won first place Clyde Newman of Sweeny took second and Norman Byrd of McAllen was third. The top Texas winner earns a chance at a $2 000 scholarship and national honors. Robert Schecter, who placed third regionally in Mesquite on May 21, represented Farmers Branch Jaycee in the state contest.
Farmers Branch Park Board reports rising interest in the annual Fourth of July event. Activities include a rescue diving demonstration by the Carrollton Police Emergency Rescue Squad and a guest appearance by Bobby Loveless of the Denver Broncos, who will sign autographs and give photos. The Lyon's Camera Club will display prints and host a snake exhibit. Children ages 1 to 6 may enter the Little Miss and Little Master contests, with registrations by June 30 at Fire Station or Sussman's Valley View Pharmacy. Fire Chief Bob Yager will lead ceremonies. a teen dance will follow the fireworks at Walwood Lanes.
Farmers Branch Jaycees will sponsor the annual Miss Farmers Branch contest during the Fourth of July celebration at Showman Park. Entrants aged 15 to 18 must live in Farmers Branch and file applications before June 26 at Walwood Village or Farmers Branch Shopping Center. Prizes to be announced.
Tau Alpha Sorority sponsors a game drive to collect games for Farmers Branch Youth Center to enhance summer activities. Residents with available games are asked to contact Mrs. Fleming at CH 7-? for pickup.
A reader praises U.S.MAIL lead coach Harry E. Watson Jr valued for years of youth athletics in Farmers Branch. He led Bomber football and baseball, Eagles Little League, and multiple championship Pee Wee teams, noting two national pee wee titles and a Texas Pop Warner victory. The letter wishes him well on his El Paso transfer and asks readers to recognize his service.
Fred G Trevino of Farmers Branch is moving to El Paso Texas. The Farmers Branch Bombers and the FBAA request supporters to visit Mrs. Fitzhugh Hill at 3047 Candlewick Lane to sign a letter of appreciation for coach Harry E. Watson Jr. before June 17.
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