Waco elects Radford Dudgeon Loudon to council
The voters chose G H Radford for the council first Negro member, with Dudgeon and Loudon joining. Johnston is expected to become mayor, while Wood and Barrett will serve as two remaining members. The column anticipates future action with the Chamber of Commerce to spur new industry and curb tax burdens as city hall operations continue.
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Waco
Malcolm Louden
South Waco
Louden
Howard Dungeon
Dudgeon
East Waco
Leslie Tooker
G. H. Radford
Radford
Loudon
News- Tribune
Council
P. M. Johnston
Dr. Dudgeon
W. D
Dub) Rogers
Rogers
Lubbock
John
Opal) Rogers Plank
Dallas
Ernest Pardo
Roger Conger
Easter Parade speeches urge Baptist education backing
Baylor University President Abner V. McCall urged maximum support from alumni, Baptists, and friends, including corporations, at the Southern Baptist Business Officers conference for denominational survival and Christian education.
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Abner V. McCall
Baylor University
Conference of
Southern Baptist Business Officers
Friends of Christian Education
Western Styles Lawyers Gather for Barbecue in Waco
Waco and surrounding area lawyers met Wednesday evening at the VFW Hall for a well attended barbecue hosted by the Waco Bar president Pat Beard with assistance from George Kach. Mayor Joe Holasek gave welcome words as officials from West Bank attended along with bank officials.
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Waco
McLennan County
Hill County
West
VFW
Pat Beard
George Kach
Joe Holasek
West Bank
J. R. Koonsman
New Dallas Highway
Easter Sunrise Service to Be Held at Bosqueville Cemetery
The Rev. Clifford H. Feeler of Meadowbrook Baptist Church will speak at the Bosqueville Community Easter Sunrise Service at 6 30 a m Sunday at the Bosqueville Cemetery front gate. Ministers from local churches participate with Easter music by combined choirs in a project by the Assembly of God Baptist and Methodist churches.
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Clifford H. Feeler
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Bosqueville
Assembly of God, Baptist
Methodist
Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by VFW and Legion
The VFW Post 2148 and American Legion Post 121 along with Voiture Locale 1037 40 and Salon 8 40 sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for Waco children on Sunday April 10 at 3 30 p m at the legion post home Third and Indiana Prizes and refreshments will be served.
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VFW
American Legion Post
Voiture
Waco
Legion Post
Third
Indiana
Waco Builds Record as Cigarette Burglary Hub
Waco has become known as the cigarette burglary capital with machines broken into nightly. Juveniles are often involved and not easily charged, as reform measures delay action. A dealer reported losses of 1351 dollars and 65 cents over two months January and February.
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Waco
Reform School
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Panhandle
Easter Seal Drive Raises 6399.33 in McLennan County
McLennan County residents and Baylor University contributors tally 6399.33 for Easter Seals. Seventy seven percent funds stay locally for the Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. 23 percent go to state and national societies. Poster boy David McMahen is listed. Contributions acceptably continue through Easter Sunday.
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Baylor University
Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
North 18Th Street
Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Dallas
National Society
David McMahen
Msgt
Billie McMahen
1515
West
Easter Seals
1501
Easter Holidays Begin for Waco Schools and Baylor
Easter holidays started for Waco schools and Baylor University with campus offices closing until classes resume Tuesday. The switchboard stays open while Tidwell Library closes early and reopens briefly, Armstrong Browning Library closes Friday through Monday.
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Baylor University
Tidwell
Armstrong Browning
Sunrise Services at Eagle Crossing on Brazos River
Sunrise services will be held at Eagle Crossing on the Brazos River between Bosqueville and Wortham Bend on Sunday morning April 10 at 6 30 a m Sponsored by the Rock Creek Baptist Church Rev Ellis Morrison pastor will provide special music Everyone is invited to attend the services.
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Eagle Crossing
Brazos River
Bosqueville
Wortham Bend
Rock Creek
Welding Seminar Starts Monday
The 1966 Spring Seminar on Modern joining processes begins Monday at Baylor in the evening division jointly sponsored by Baylor and the Waco division of the American Welding Society. Evening classes run 7 to 9 p.m. April 11 through 16 in lecture room 202 Marrs McLean Science building. Registration through Carl E. Rogers Jr. 2425 Wendy Lane.
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Baylor
Waco
American Welding Society
Marrs
McLean Science Building
Carl E. Rogers Jr
Wendy Lane
Connally Tech Named Accrediting Prospect in Waco Visit
Dr. Gordon W. Sweet of the Southern Association visited Waco to review progress at James Connally Technical Institute and McLennan County Junior College. The institutions were named Correspondents and urged toward eventual accreditation with plans for 1970 visits and retroactive eligibility. He toured Connally Air Force Base facilities lauded as well suited for a growing college.
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Gordon W. Sweet
Commission On Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Waco
James Connally Technical Institute
McLennan County Junior College
Commission On Colleges
Commission
Office of Education
Washington
Southern Association
Roy W. Dugger
Wilbur Ball
McLennan County
Bob OBrien Urges Lions Clean Up Paint Up Must
Bob OBrien of the High Noon Toastmasters Club urged Beverly Hills Lions to beautify the city as essential for progress. The talk followed national Lions magazine coverage on organizing beautification. Civic Beautification Committee already formed with Lions and other groups invited to join. chair is Tom Nivens.
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Bob O’brien
High Noon Toastmasters Club
Beverly Hills Lions
THE
LION
National
Lions
Tom Nivens
Burglars Target Perry Company Vaults On Valley Mills Drive
Burglars cut a hole in a walk in vault door at the Perry Company on Valley Mills Drive and stole $10. They also tried to breach a second vault door in Equipment Manufacturing Co within the same building. Claude Perry suspects entry through a rear sliding door. The firm produces truck bumpers metal presses and grill guards.
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Perry Company
Valley Mills
Office
Equipment Manufacturing Co
Claude Perry
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