Fifteen Winners Named in Jaycees Community Fair Draw
The Richardson Jaycees announced fifteen prize winners from the annual drawing held during the Community Fair and Exposition. Grand prize went to Maureen Floro of Dallas for a console color TV. other prizes included electric carving knife, clock radio, electric toothbrush, hairdryer, fishing gear, blender, instamatic camera, and more. Winners seeking awards should call AD 5-1444 to collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson Jaycees
Larry McHargue
Maureen Floro
Dallas
Bob Sherro
Tom Marks
Frank Dabalack
Tom Sieling
Ronald Wethering
Richard T. Pedersen
George Morris
O. E. Whitfield
John Hubbard
P. & R. Auto
B. M. Seahorn
Gracie Robbins
Garland
McHargue
Richardson ISD Announces Student Schedule Distribution
Richardson High School and nearby campuses will mail schedules by August 31. Hamilton Park High will hand out schedules on September 6 first day of classes. Richardson West Junior High allowed in person pickups this week as seventh and eighth graders received theirs yesterday and today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson Independent School District
Joe Collum
Richardson High
Richardson North Junior High
Richardson Junior High
Hamilton Park High School
E. V. Goss
Hamilton Park
G. E. Green
Richardson West Junior High
Hunters Take Note as Dove Season Nears
Richardson Chief of Police J. W. Golden warns residents it is illegal to discharge firearms within the city limits as the dove hunting season approaches.
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Richardson
J. W. Golden
Richardson Girl Fatally Struck by Auto in Front of Home
Three year old Elizabeth Ann Hein of 616 Devonshire Richardson was fatally injured when a slow moving car traveling west on Devonshire from Lindale struck her near her home at about 6 30 p m. The driver shielded by sun did not see the child. She died at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital at 7 10 p m. Survivors are her parents Mr and Mrs James M Hein. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Richardson
Elizabeth Ann Hein
Devonshire
Lindale
Dallas Presbyterian Hospital
James M. Hein
Bank Robbery Here by Water Pistol Bandits
Two masked bandits robbed a London branch bank using water pistols. They sprayed five people with ammonia and escaped with 140 dollars in cash.
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London
API
Richardson Jaycees hail 41st Community Fair record attendance
Officials touted the 41st annual Community Fair as the best ever with an estimated 18 000 visitors over five nights and nightly attendance around 4 000. Ed Spalding credited city agencies and volunteers, noted the new canvas big top housing exhibitors, and reported a net of about 3500 for Richardson residents through Jaycee community projects.
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Richardson Jaycees
Ed Spalding
Golden
Russell
Dandridge
Dave Loughridge
Parks and Recreation Department
Spalding
Norwood To Speak To Exchange Club
D C Norwood will address the Richardson Exchange Club at a 7 a.m. breakfast at Continental Inn. He will discuss It Is Still Your Government. Norwood, a Wichita Falls oil partner, holds multiple civic posts and is a GOP candidate for the 13th District congressional seat.
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D. C
Norwood
Exchange Club of
Richardson
Continental Inn
Exchange Club
R. Vince Palmer
Wichita Falls
Corsicana
Wichita Falls High School
University of Texas
A Bank
Independent Petroleum Association of America
North Texas Oil and Gas Association
Midwestern University
Wichita Falls United Fund
Wichita Falls Ymca
The
Southwest Area Ymca Council
Altrusa Club
Camp
13Th
Special Driver Training Class Completed By RHS Sophomores
Richard son High School sophomores completed a 31 hour summer driver training course offered by the Richardson Independent School District. About 200 students finished behind the wheel work in groups, with lectures and films provided by local and state officials.
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RHS
Richardson High School
Richardson Independent School
Charlie Broom
Broom
Mildred Wheeler
Charles Grimland
Ray Sewall
Randy Atkins
Broughton Morgan
Richardson Police Department
Richardson
Richardson Jr. High School
Richardson Fire Department surveys city for grass and weed violations
The Richardson Fire Department mails notices under Ordinance No. 239 to owners and occupants. It requires keeping weeds and grass under 12 inches on properties and adjoining alley strips, with a 10 day reinspection to check for violations.
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Richardson Fire Department
Dan Dandridge
City of
Richardson
JCA President Notes Go Go Booth At Community Fair
Craig Wadsworth reports the Go-Go house was a major success at the Community Fair. The booth grossed 304 dollars for the JCA scholarship fund, featuring local groups Us Four the Pleasure Seekers the Oatmeal the Dolphins the Things of Blue and Junior Go-Go girls. A $200 minimum scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving local JCA member, chosen by a committee led by Dan Estep. winner announced Tuesday August 30.
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JCA
Craig Wadsworth
Us Four
The
Pleasure Seekers
the Oatmeal
Dolphins
Things of Blue
Wadsworth
Dan Estep
K O Stephens Attends A and M Police Institute
Richardson Police Department Juvenile officer K O Stephens attends the ninth Police Community Relations Institute at Texas A and M this week. Representatives from courts, the bar, educational institutions and law enforcement agencies are present to share knowledge with fellow officers.
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K. O. Stephens
Richardson
Texas A&m
A&m
Texas Engineering Extension Service
Wallace D. Beasley
RCT Announces Five-Play Season At Civic Theatre
Civic Theatre members and visitors attended an open house during which Ronald Dodson outlined a five production season starting with Under The Yum Yum Tree in late fall and ending with a musical in late spring. The Bald Soprano featured ACT players led by Carolyne Ledbetter and Miss Ralston with Miss Jarboe in a clock role.
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Richardson Civic Theatre
RCT
Ronald Dodson
Tennessee Williams
Helen Keller
Annie Sullivan
ACT
Patti Noe
the Bald Soprano
ACT Repetory Players
Carolyne Ledbetter
Reed Chambers
LaDean Haines
Wilson Pietzsch
Pam Ralston
Steve Cook
Roberta Jarboe
Miss Haines
Chambers
Miss Ralston
Miss Jarboe
Mr. Smith
Productin
Sam H. Baker
Richardson Troop 673 Seeks Old Newspapers Weekend Pickup
Scout Troop 673 of Richardson organizes a two day collection drive August 27 28 at homes and a central drop site Richardson Heights Shopping Center. Funds raised support scouting activities. six scouts attended Philmont and ten at Lake Texoma with Seabee assistance.
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Richardson
Richardson Homes
Richardson Scouts
Richardson Heights
Aeee
Philmont
Cimarron
New Mexico
Lake Texoma
Seabee
Ipswich Residents Witness Straw Rain From Dark Cloud
In Ipswich England on Thursday startled residents saw a dark storm cloud open and straw fall over parts of the city causing surprise and curiosity among onlookers. The unusual phenomenon drew attention from locals and passersby alike.
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Ipswich
England
UPI
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Wayland Blackstock
North Little Rock
Ark
Blackstock
Jaycees
Ammonia Bandits
Greenville Gymnasium
Soroptimists
Democratic Men’s Club
Odd Fellows
Cosmopolitan Club
Jaycee
Dick Lane
Lane
Var
Ious
Fire Girls Area Council
D. C. Norwood
W. T. Elsby
Joe Rich
Texas Department of Public Safety
A & M Police Institute
Baker’s
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