Snyder Spotlight Features Vandalism, Tax Time, and Foundations
After years of observation Snyder has fewer vandalism issues than peers but reports isolated acts such as a reinforced concrete bench destruction at Towle Memorial Park. Voter turnout concerns rise with Feb 1 motor vehicle tag sales looming as tax collector lines grow. The Hereford Brand notes Houston coverage of Panhandle weather while Snyder contemplates an industrial foundation modeled after Tyler, Texas to spur growth.
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Snyder
Towle Memorial Park
Hereford Brand
Houston
Hereford
Panhandle
Southwest
Tyler
East
Texas
Coincidence In Fires Draw Big Crowd At City Dump
Coincidental timing drew hundreds of curiosity seekers to the city dump grounds yesterday afternoon as a waste oil fire burned. Firemen had just been called to a southeast Snyder blaze, then diverted to a rival incident caused by a short circuit in a washing machine motor at Jack K. Green residence, 1102 Thirty-second trees, causing minor damage.
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Snyder
Jack K. Green
Shoemake Clues Remain Hidden In U.S. Trust Case
A. B. Shoemake remains central as House and Senate investigators probe U S Trust and Guarantee Co of Waco before its collapse. Witnesses say little about Shoemake's private long distance calls, arrangements with Felix Einsehen, and $50 550 in cash drafts. Committees adjourned pending more testimony and full evaluation of evidence.
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Dave Cheavens
Austin
A.B. Shoemake
U.S. Trust and Guaranty Co
Waco
House Vicp
Shoemake
Felix Einsehn
Dallas
U.S. Trust
House Investigating Committee
Wade Spilman
McAllen
Senate
William S. Fly
Victoria
House
Snyder Man Receives TSPE Citation For Service
Texas Society of Professional Engineers cited Robert R. Patterson representative for this district for notable services during the 54th legislative session. A telegram from TSPE press director Fred D. Thompson said the citation was presented at the 20th annual TSRE meeting in Beaumont. Patterson to receive certificate of recognition from the Snyder area's chapter delegation, with other honorees including Senators George Parkhouse and William S. Fly and Representative John E. Blaine.
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Robert R. Patterson
Texas
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
The
Daily News
Fred. D. Thompson
TSRE
Beaumont
Patterson
Snyder
J. Neils Thompson
Austin
Society
George Parkhouse
Dallas
William S. Fly
Victoria
John E. Blaine
el Paso
Daniel Says Farm Program Is Failure
Senator Daniel of Texas blasted the current farm program as a failure and said Benson’s proposed changes won’t fix the problem. He voiced support for a plan backed by Grain Sorghum Producers Assn. and two Texans.
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Washington
Daniel
D-Tex
Benson
Snyder Solon Is Questioned On Insurance
State Representative Robert R. Patterson of Snyder, representing the 90th district, denied ever being offered employment by any insurance company under investigation in Texas. He said no payment or value came from such companies and questioned the value of a special legislative session amid current insurance scandals and the administration's stance.
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Robert R. Patterson
Snyder
90Th
Texas
Patterson
State Senate
Talks Hint at US Soviet Friendship Treaty
President Eisenhower rejected in effect a 20 year US Soviet friendship treaty while inviting further talks. He warned that peace requires a change of spirit and urged the Soviets to join in prompt steps toward German unification and open sky inspections. Bulganin said cooperation is desirable and urged a treaty to foster peaceful dispute settlement under UN principles.
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Eisenhower
White House
Bulganin
United States
Russia
United Nations
U. S
Charles Bohlen
Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
Bul
Ganin
Germany
U.S.S.R
U.S
U.N
U.S.A
Bolding Enters Sheriff Race in Scurry County
R L Bolding 28 year old oil driller and Scurry County native announced his bid for sheriff. He served in World War II and Korea, remains in the Army reserve, and lives at 3207 Avenue A with wife Anne Wade of Stamford and two children Larry and Rebecca.
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R. L. Bolding
Scurry County
Bolding
Avenue A
Anne Wade
Stamford
Larry
Rebecca
F. N. Bolding
Dunn
Colorado City
Veteran's of Foreign Wars
The
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Dunn Methodist Church
Poll Tax Totals Rise as Snyder Voters Face Bond Election
In Scurry County poll tax payments reached 5308 with 908 exemptions issued as of yesterday afternoon, 273 more than 1954 totals though 2000 short of 1952. Deadline for poll tax or exemption is Tuesday night January 31. Snyder voters may approve a $300,000 street water sewer and fire dept bond in a special city election next Saturday.
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Scurry County
Snyder
Tragic Parsippany Family Slaying Then Suicide
In Parsippany Troy Hills New Jersey civil engineer and Methodist church member William D Bauer 48 killed six relatives including his wife two children his mother and his mother in law before taking his own life with a 12 gauge shotgun The family had planned a Florida trip and neighbors learned of the grisly spree after the car and bags were found at the home Authorities described the case as a multiple murder and suicide with motive unclear and details showed Bauer had planned to move the mother to a nursing home and intended to take the children on the Florida trip
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Troy Hills
N.J
Florida
William D. Bauer
Bauer
New York State
Florence Alice Bauer
Elizabeth Jane
Peter David
Emma
Sedgefield Drive
Exeter St
Sedgefield
Christ
Abercrombie Seeks Sheriff Candidacy in Scurry County
Earl Abercrombie a 48 year old ranch overseer and Scurry County resident announced his candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primary. He has worked on Hassel Cattle Co. Muleshoe and Amherst ranches and led Winston Brothers pastures for 18 years. He is married to Treva Hart with two children Billy Wade and Adalane. Abercrombie has never held office before and faces Homer Whisnand Walter Morgan and R L Bolding in the race.
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Earl Abercrombie
Scurry County
Abercrombie
Arkansas
West Texas
Hassel Cattle Co
Muleshoe
Amherst
Marshall Fuller
P. L. Fuller
Winston
Treva Hart
Billy Wade
Adalane
de Molay
Snyder
Rainbow Girls
Homer Whisnand
Walter Morgan
R. L. Bolding
New License Fees Prompt Renewals Holdups in Texas
F. L. Wright, driver license inspection officer, notes many applicants fail to send the $2 renewal fee for operator licenses. The higher fee, set last September, covers two years. commercial operator licenses cost $3 and chauffeurs $4 annually. Wright explains renewals by mail require the correct fee and outlines office hours in Scurry County for written exams and scheduling.
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State Highway Department
F. L. Wright
Wright
Texas
Scurry County
Indians Embrace Modern Magnesium Snowshoe Design
Ottawa January 28 Indians study civilization’s invention and plan to adopt the modern snowshoe. The Army developed version uses magnesium with steel cable strings and nylon casing, weighing less than half of the traditional wood-frame gut-string shoe that rots and warps.
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Ottawa
Risk Firm Executives Criticize Shivers on Insurance Reform
In Dallas two insurance executives respond to Governor Allan Shivers, criticizing his push for reform after insurance scandals. James P. Swift denounced the governor as “shockingly inconsistent,” while J R Wood of Southwestern Life defended Texas insurers. Wood argued enforcement and proper laws protect citizens and the industry’s economic role. Swift testified that reform could rework the Insurance Commission similar to the Banking Commission with a professional executive under a lay board.
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Dallas
Allan Shivers
James P. Swift
J. R. Wood
Swift
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Wood
Texas
State Board of Insurance Commissioners
Senate
Shivers
Insurance Commission
State Banking Commission
San Antonio resident arrested for robbery
Springfield MO January 28 Jack Edward Taylor 64 of San Antonio was arrested and charged with first degree robbery in the $1100 hold up of a Springfield grocery store. He admitted the robbery in a signed statement and was found four blocks from the scene with a .45 automatic pistol and the stolen money.
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Springfield
Jack Edward Taylor
San Antonio
Taylor
Sam Robards
Robards
Weather snapshot for Texas regions with showers and cooling
Fr iday highs near 77 and lows around 50 across North Central Texas. Sunday and Monday show mostly cloudy to partly cloudy conditions across regions with colder north portions and rain likely in the south. East Texas expects scattered showers and thunder, turning colder. South Central Texas remains warm to partly cloudy with coastal showers and a cold turn inland.
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Snyder
Texas
North
South Plains
el Paso
Big Bend
Cold Front Brings Mild Texas Warmth
The Associated Press reports a mild cold front moved through the Panhandle Saturday, lifting temperatures to near normal with no severe cold expected. The front will spread across the state Sunday with scattered eastern thundershowers and no snowfall. Panhandle and South Plains may dip to 20 to 30 degrees Saturday night, while most of Texas enjoys 70s to 80s by day.
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Associated Press
Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Texas
South Plains
Snyder Population Estimate Points to Growth and Bond Plan
Snyder's estimated population for current counts is 17,610, derived from a census-based formula using utility data. The article notes growth since 1950 and 16,324 last year, with expansion in residential areas, city boundaries, and services pressuring city government. The $300,000 bond proposal aims to align city services with this population growth.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Census
United States
Spyder
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