12 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1967
Page
1
A veteran reporter argues that news hinges on people actions and the public servants who shape communities. He recalls covering the post office beat in Waco, praising postmen, police, and firemen as key sources, and notes monuments tied to journalist William Brann. He invites Baylor friends to a Humble Oil film luncheon and notes a Texas Barbed Wire Collectors event in Waco.
The James A. Edmond post 121 will install its officers on August 4 at 6 30 PM at the post home. State commander William G Nami of Cuero will perform the installation with guests including the 121 Northern Jr Teen Age ball team and coaches. The post will present life membership cards to old timers and a barbecue supper will follow, served by unit 121 auxiliary for families of members and invited guests only.
A joint dinner and installation will be held Monday evening with the Legion and Auxiliary at Post 121. Mrs. David Miller is president with officers including Nelma Dillon Bernard Chiffer Nettie Rae Gardner Levis Lack C A Merritt Agnes Johnson and George Seaberry. District President Mrs Henry Rodriguez will install officers.
The Waco Jaycees host 20 Texas Jaycee clubs for the 4th Annual State Softball Tournament at Lake Air Little League complex. Ennis Duncanville Bastrop Terrell Gatesville Nederland Baytown Hillsboro New Braunfels Lufkin Pasadena Temple Manskfield Mart Ft. Worth McGregor Bellmead compete. Games begin 8:00 Saturday, continuing to the State Championship Sunday. Project Chairman Ken Graves invites public attendance.
The city of Waco may form a Teen Age jury system in the corporation court. The McLennan County Youth Council and the Waco Chamber of Commerce presented the recommendations on Wednesday to seek approval.
The Beverly Hills Lions Club will honor their sponsored little league and teenage baseball teams at their annual picnic on Thursday August 17 at the Cameron Park Club House. More than 50 boys and managers attend. Charles Bynum is president.
Waco welcomes about a thousand Jaycees and wives for the Area IV Summer Convention and State Jaycee Softball Tournament August 12 13. State leaders Art Hoern and A J Carrubi attend. events include sessions at KC Hall and Holiday Inn with clinics led by local and regional officers.
The Waco Parks and Recreation Department will run two after school teen centers for ages 14 and up at Tennyson Jr High and Moore High from August 10 for two weeks. Centers run 7 to 10 PM Monday through Friday with leaders named for each site and activities including table games sports and recreational events for teens.
Airman First Class Robert L. Colburn of the 405th Civil Engineering Squadron at James Connally Air Force Base receives the Air Force Commendation Medal. He recently returned from a 12 month tour at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Base Thailand. Colonel James W. Newsome presents the award during a ceremony at the base.
The 1967 National 4-H Week will be observed from September 30 through October 7 with events and activities planned nationwide to promote 4-H programs. The campaign aims to highlight youth leadership, community service, and agricultural education in local communities.
Wanda the Golden Fleece sheep arrives in Waco with owner Al Berry to join Area IV Jaycees for summer convention events at the Holiday Inn. Hospital committee talks, auctions planned to raise funds, with Wanda slated for multiple regional appearances and a statewide fundraising role.
Waco Chamber of Commerce directors plan a survey of how other cities fund auditorium and convention centers as they map a path to a center opening in 1970. The plan includes possible salaries from the chamber or city and coordination with the DC retail council to brand Waco as the action city in an 18 county retail market.
McLennan Community College nursing department hosted Mrs. Lillian Keith a nurse with a master’s from the University of Maryland and director of the William Buchanan Department of Nursing Texarkana College. Her Texarkana program was among Texas first two year RN programs and is NLN accredited. A MCC luncheon at Hillcrest Hospital honored her with hospital staff representatives in attendance.
The Karem Shrine circus returns to Dutton Street Park on Thursday August 17 and Friday August 18 with a Saturday 19 matinee at 2 30 pm. Clyde Bros International Circus headlines the show with adults at one dollar and children half price.
A stag outing was held Thursday evening by Karem Temple Shriners at Syrian Club. A full form ceremonial will be held at Karem Temple Saturday with Wimp Seley potentate. Registration starts at 9 am and again at 2 pm. Other events will fill the day for Shriners.
Harvey Don Christian is free on an $8,000 bond after being charged with burglary at Brazos Concrete Products Inc. He allegedly stole an IBM typewriter and other office equipment and forged a $71.45 check. Deputy Bramlett and Detective January investigated the case. More than 25 million Americans are former 4-H Club members, including many leaders.
At a regular meeting the 25th Street Chamber of Commerce voted to run a monthly advertising page in the Citizen. Members will post ads under a shared heading with listings by category and non members will be invited to join. The group aims to promote 25th street welfare and has funded a Northwest Junior League team and distributed 300 and 100 in 25th street dollars at Christmas and Easter. Members enjoy free breakfast at 7 am.
Chuck Harding and associates charter a Texas recording and publishing firm named Flubb A Dub Recording Publishing Company Inc. Other principals include Jerry Dyke Doug Krolczyk and Oneda Harding. The firm plans a Battle of the Bands contest at Westview Village on its 10th anniversary starting August 24 with about 10 bands competing for 100 dollars.
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