Jacksonville News Briefs Reflect Local Moves and Honors
Mr and Mrs Ralph Peacock depart for Pittsburgh Kansas where he will join International Fertilizer Co. Gary George in the Air Force returns from leave. Navy man John Marvin Watthaber visits family. Mr and Mrs Preston Kobitz visit Victoria relatives. Congrats to Grady Rountree Ray Dudley Robbie Robbins and Pete Sammons on all state 3 A honors. Burke becomes manager at B L Little Pine. Pastor Patten resigns to take another post near Vallas. Mrs Myrna arick daughter of Mr and Lee Ragsdale travels from Roanoke Virginia. Rev Harold Brunson will remain at First Baptist. Jacksonville Indians boast a strong season inspiring younger fans. Mini football gift delights three year old daughter. State’s DA elect Huon Brown prepares for January post. Jacksonville Police seek a patrolman as vacancy opens.
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Ralph Peacock
Jacksonville
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Peacock
International Fertilizer Company
Gary George
U. S. Air Force
N. M
John Marvin Watthaber
U. S. Navy
A. J. Watthaber
Preston Ko
First Church of the Nazarene
Vallas
Mymna Arick
Jacksonville Indians
Ray Norwood
Santa
Huon Brown
Angelina
Nacogdoches
T.e
Jacksonville Police Department
Archie Cook
Jacksonville Prospects for 1961 Bright at Present
Prospects for Jacksonville and Nabakenen County look bright with highway projects underway and planned, new downtown buildings, and several industries eyeing moves. A local manufacturer plans a large expansion within two months and Montgomery Ward will open a mail order store downtown in mid January.
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Jacksonville
Nabeken
Montgomery Ward Company
Jacksonville Chamber Sees Hot Prospects for New Industry
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee reports hot prospects as early year announcements signal new industries planned to move in. Demolition of three north side Commerce Street buildings for the First National Bank site is set to begin next week with a modern bank building due for completion late this year as highway construction advances.
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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Sam Quay
Commerce Street
Main
First National Bank
Bank
Archie Cook Promoted to Police Chief’s Office
Archie Cook, longtime Jackson ville police officer and captain, named Chief of the local department by City Manager Walter Cook at the annual Christmas party. The 41 year old Cherokee County native praised by the manager and expressing readiness to follow Chief Sam Bollinger, with Cook stating his commitment to steady leadership.
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Archie Cook
Cook
Feree
Sam Bollinger
Chief Bollinger
Chief Cook
Cherokee County
Dialville
Turney
Helen Sides
Donna
Walter Cook
Policeman Cook
Jacksonville area set for continued highway and development
The area will maintain current growth with the South Jackson street leg of Highway 69 nearing completion and work under way on connections to the city limits. Right of way purchases for rerouting from Rusk Street are nearly finished with bids expected in two months. Revaluations in Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Independent School District aim to boost revenue for new projects and school improvements. A City Youth Recreational Program starts this summer, and college construction upgrades expect to accommodate 1961-62 enrollment, boosting local business. The Jacksonville Indians football team hope to build on the 1960 championship comeback with many returning players.
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Jackson Street
Smith County
Rusk Street
Ponta
Jacksonville
Cherokee County
Rusk
Jacksonville Independent
Jacksonville Indians
Dr Kellar Addresses Rotary Club on Bethlehem Birthplace
Rev Dr Gerald D Kellar president of North American Theological Seminary spoke to the Rotary Club on The Birthday of Hope noting the Bethlehem birthplace site. Mrs Grace Holcomb the club pianist received a Christmas gift from president Art McElmurry. Roland Offord read from a student loan letter now in the Armed Services showing club interest in the youth. Guests included Herbert Treadwell Jr Humble Oil agent Dave Sanders Jr S K Church Furniture Co and Police Chief Archie Lee.
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Gerald D Kellar
North American Theological Seminary
Rotary Club
Hope
Christ
Bethlehem
Grace Holcomb
Art McElmurry
Roland Offord
Armed Services
Herbert Treadwell, Jr
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Dave Sanders Jr
S & K Church Furniture Co
Archie
City Hall finances under scrutiny in sub metropolitan review
Jacksonville City Manager Walter Cook examines why city budgets fit income rather than needs and how tax rates and service charges constrain municipalities. He notes rising costs, limited tax sources, and a culture of frugality that may be healthy if essential services are kept at the lowest possible cost.
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Jacksonville
Walter Cook
The
Star Journal
Mr Cook
Citywide Christmas Weekend Sees Few Incidents
Jacksonville recorded its first minor traffic accident since before the holidays on Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Archie Cook noted a holiday lull but said incidents occurred including the arrest of a Black man Saturday for possession of 22 gallons of home brew and a break in at the Norman Kounsaville and Hassell law offices on Sunday night with no evident disturbance.
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Jacksonville
Archie Cook
Norman, Kounsaville and
Hassell
Cook
Jacksonville Chamber Budget Expected to Rise in 1961
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce plans a 1961 budget around 21 000, exceeding the 1960 level by over 1 000 and beating four years ago by 8 000. The budget committee will review proposals reflecting growing local interest and business participation. Historical budgets show gradual increases from 13 000 in 1957 to 18 673 in 1960.
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Jacksonville
World Builders: Kids Photos Feature Series In Journal
The newspaper announces a forthcoming feature showcasing children as tomorrow’s leaders with a photo series titled World Builders. Readers are invited to see the youngsters in a special page eight section.
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J’ville
Texas Coach Royal Plans Recruiting Dinner Visit
Darrell Royal head football coach at the University of Texas will attend a January 30 recruiting dinner hosted by Texas graduates at the Childs Lakehouse, Pinecrest Lake. Arrangements are led by George Williamson Jr. and Raymond West, with Royal bringing several staff members. Local high school players, their fathers and coaches will be invited, following last year’s turnout of nine East Texas players and five enrolling at UT this year. Duke Carlisle of Athens and Tommy Wade of Henderson, former Shorthorns quarterbacks, are expected to play prominently next season.
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Darrell Royal
University of Texas
Texas
Childs Lakehouse
Pinecrest Lake
George Williamson, Jr
Raymond West
Royal
Longhorn
East Texas
Duke Carlisle
Athens
Tommy Wade
Henderson
Shorthorn
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Harold Brunson
First Baptist Church
Police
Jackson
Cherokee County Sheriff's Department
Frank Brunt
Ity Council
Dr. Kellar
Lee
Kellar
Teese An
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Rugk, Texas
Darrel Royal
Gray
Cherokee County Electric Company
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