Calvert Visitors Of The Week Share Local Travel Updates
Calvert residents report a busy week of visits and travel. Mrs. David Forsythe of Houston leaves for New Boston to visit son Marvin Sneedel and family. Mrs. Hucks and Mr. J. O. Hucks travel to Austin for a weekend with relatives. Mrs. McCrary and Mrs. Williams and their sons spend time in Houston and Texas City. Mr. and Mrs. Locklier visit Austin. several families plan moves or extended stays, including the McCrarys in Germany for three years and the Sneedel family hosting guests in town.
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David Forsythe
Houston
Marvin Sneedei
New Boston
Houston Lomax
J. O. Hucks
Austin
Tom Townsend
H. MM. Sneed
Nesnville
Tenn
Air
Chrisman
Dallas
Chrismans
Jesse Dick
San Antonio
Robert Howell
Ella Wood
Fred Ogles
Abel Wood
Mmes. Cooper Wiese
W. T. Anderson
J. W.foster Jr
Cliff Wiese Jr
Mildrad Massey
Waco
Bil Hulsey
Gates Named Superintendent for McAllen Division
O Conor Gates, formerly of San Antonio, becomes district plant superintendent for Southwestern Bell in McAllen after the retirement of R F Calhoun. Gates, with Bell for 19 years, rose from lineman to management, and now leads installation and repair forces across 14 Rio Grande Valley exchanges. He is married to Jo Ann Desson and they have three children. Weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs Grady Griffin included Steve Mudd and four children Kerrie Kevin Glyness Mike from Purcell Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Conor Gates
San Antonio
Southwestern Bell Telephone
McAllen
C. L. Todd
R. F. Calhoun
Gates
Bell Telephone
Houston
Bay City
Bell
Rio Grande Valley
Steve Mudd
Kerrie
Kevin
Glyness
Mike
Purcell, Oklahoma
Grady Griffin
Margaret
Mary Virginia
Marc
Baptist church W. M. U. holds Indian study meeting
Mrs. W. S. Allen Jr. presided at the meeting held Monday afternoon. Thirteen members attended the revival service program. Mrs. John Nash led the lesson on Indians of New Mexico. Participants included Mrs. Keily Simons, Mrs. Cliff Wiese and Mrs. W. H. Allen Jr. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Wetter Lander and Mrs. Mable Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Allen Jr
W.M. U. of the Baptist Church
John Nash
New Mexico
Keily Simons
Cliff Wiese
W. H. Allen Jr
Wetter Lander
Mable Florida
Tips From Tippit Floyd Tirpit to drive in right lane
Patrolman Tippit reminds drivers on divided four lane highways to keep slow moving vehicles in the right hand lane to avoid congestion. Slower speeds in the inside lane hinder traffic and are hazardous and potentially illegal. Cooperation in proper lane use and speed is urged by motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Tirpit
Perrone Family Visit Highlights Rice Student’s Weekend
Frank Perrone and a fellow Rice University student in Houston spent last weekend with Frank’s parents Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Perrone and his sister Rosanne, sharing a family visit in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perrone
Rice University
Houston
Frank
P. A. Perrone
Rosanne
Visitors at Mrs Weber’s Home Include Buckleys
Recent guests in the home of Mrs. L. E. Weber were her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Buckley Jr. and son, Andy, of Sulphur, La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Weber
J. A. Buckley Jr
Andy
Sulphur, la
Woodstock Voters Regret Selling Municipal Electric System
In 1960 Woodstock voters approved selling the municipal electric system to Commonwealth Edison. By 1968 the town faced higher bills, lost services, and ongoing bitterness as taxes rose and the city paid more to the private utility. Residents reflect on missed benefits and enduring frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Co
Woodstock
McHenry County
City Electric
City General Fund
Municipal Electric Department
Frances Kuhn
Town Square
City Electric Department
Bob Vierigg
Dick Nickels
G. Steagall
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Mrs. With Locklier
Kenneth Miller
Cleveland
Ohio
Darwin “McCrary
Germany
Mr. Me
Ing Authority of the
City of
Hearne
Moss
San Felipe Streets
Blackshear Units
Gaies
Gates Is
Married
the Former
Jo Ann Desson
W. L. Deason
Joronado
Heuday Courg
Jetetar
Dynamic
Olds
ANG
Olodosmobile
Illinois
Guy E. Chandler
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