Rooster Causes Stir in Observations on Morrow Avenue
In the long-winded home column residents note a large white rooster that fights with passersby, a pet monkey that died from handling, and a pair of brothers Martell and Gene Robinson aiding their mechanic family. The piece touches Baylor football, traffic jams after a 30,000 attendee game, and Judge Vic Hall’s courtroom emphasis on direct answers and fair trials.
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Vicki Robinson
Morrow Avenue
Tenth and
11Th Streets
Robinson
Martell
Gene Robinson
Gene
Bird-Kultgen
Santa to Arrive in Waco by Air for Parade Visit
Santa Claus is set to land at Waco Municipal Airport terminal at 3:00 PM this Friday December 2 in a motorized sleight. He invites children in the Waco area to greet him and share their Christmas wishes, promising a bag of goodies for all well behaved youngsters.
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Fort Worth
Barbara
J. T. Sutter
Brady
Linton
Corpus Christi
Joan
Beverly
Billy
Camelia
Cheryl
Santa
Waco
Santa Clause
North Pole
United States
Waco Municipal
Mammouth Parade Opens Christmas Season in Waco
The Jaycees Christmas Parade rolls down Austin Avenue Friday at 6:00 p.m. featuring Judi Lackey Miss Lake Waco and Miss Waco Mary Ann Long with high school bands, Santa’s float, and letters-to-Santa winners. John Estes will fly Santa from Muny Airport at 3:00 p.m. and tour area hospitals. Major Brown announces annual Toys for Tots drive runs through December 19 with a 10th Waco campaign aiming to bring joy to many children.
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Waco
Jaycees
ABC
Mary Ann Long
Santa
Darwin Little
Circle
Waco Drive
25Th Street
Waco and
Lake Air Drive Inn
John Estes
North Pole
Santa Claus
Muny Airport
Jolly Old St. Nick
Don Harrison
Lake Air
Lake Air East
Byron B. Brown
Brown
Christmas Decorations Go Up In Downtown Waco
The Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce and the city will erect Christmas decorations from 4th to 9th streets, plus Austin Franklin and Washington avenues. Strands with stars and bells will crisscross Washington and Franklin. Decorations were funded by the Jaycees and merchants with a $1,000 down payment each. total cost last year was $6,400. They will test Thursday night and light Friday before the annual Jaycee Christmas parade.
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Mike Dyer
City Electrician
Golden Star
Waco Jaycees
Virgil Holcomb
Waco
Jaycees
Waco Council Acts On Phone Rates And Bids
The Waco council received a letter from Southwest Bell district manager George Hutson about statewide rate reductions. Members approved zoning changes as recommended. Three bids were accepted for hydrants from Iowa Valve Co and low bid changes to Fitting Supply for fittings. Detective Woody Schober retired with retirement pay. December 3 was proclaimed Reicher High School day after football victories. Reverend John DeFore gave the invocation.
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Waco
George Hutson
Southwest Bell Telephone Company
Iowa Valve Company
Amsco
Downtown Waco aims to remove parking meters
Downtown Waco representatives urged the city council to discontinue meters in the downtown district and permit two hours of free parking with a nominal fine for overparking. The proposal cites Lubbock's experience and suggests marking tires to enforce the limit, with meter maids funded by fines.
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Waco
Robert D. Armstrong
Elmer Robert
Lubbock
West Texas
Armstrong
Pere
Downstown
Texas
Plans Made for Grand Masonic Lodge Conclave
The Grand Lodge Local Arrangements Organization of Waco coordinates the Grand Lodge of Texas annual meeting in Waco on December 7 and 8. About 3500 Masons and families expected. Executive committee includes Harry A. Wrench and E. R. Havemann. group A and B chairs listed with multiple lodge masters and committee heads. Hotel and housing to secure lodging for the state’s largest annual convention.
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Grand Lodge Local Arrangements Organization of
Waco
Grand Lodge of Texas
Harry A. Wrench
E. R. Havemann
Glenn T. Palmore
Nolan H. Flowers
Cleburne H. Kirk
J. H. Gurley
Richard H. Coates
Fidelis
Richard W. Dashner
George N. Denton
C. D. Handley, Jr
Herring
T. Ed Wade
Baylor
John W. Linam
Bellmead
Glenn
Group
E.R. Havemenn
Albert Lewter
Roy C. Thompson
Charles A. Call
F. E
Frank’’ Findler
Omar Jones
Grand Lodge
Victor Hoffman
Masonic District
John R. Rogers
Masonc
George Francis
Bob Jones
Lenial Martin
Earl Shook
Joe Gray
Bill R. Meadows
Hotel and Housing Committee
Shrine Shoe Fund Drive Opens December 3 in Waco
Karem Shrine Temple partners with Salvation Army for a one day shoe fund drive in downtown Waco and shopping centers on Saturday December 3 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers seek 5000 to buy shoes for Central Texas children and will offer playful stunts and home pickup for shut ins as donations are directed to the Karem Shrine Temple Salvation Army Shoe Fund Drive.
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Salvation Army
Karem Shrine Temple
Waco
Texas
Shriners
Shrine
Karem
Salvation Army Shoe Fund
P.O
Headquarters Twelfth Air Force Touch Football Team Routs League
The Headquarters Twelfth Air Force touch football team finished the base season at 7 wins and 6 losses earning second place in the 1966 league. The Material Squadron from James Connally AFB dominated the league with a 12-0 record to claim undisputed champions.
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Twelfth Air Force
James Connally Afb
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Bob Vanderventer
Bob
Dutton
Memorial Drive
Bears
Terry Southall
Good Ole Baylor
Vic Hall
Hall
B & B Sporting Goods
Ben Franklin
S&h
Falsone
Goodyear
Highland Grocery Leaf
Levines
Ramada Inn
Rhealee Hat Shop
South’s
Lake Air Shopping Center
Lake Air Merchants Association
Morris Jewelers
Morris
Holt’s Sporting Good
Lake Air National Bank
Blue Star
Tom McCann
Council
Donna Alderson
James Holder
54Th District Court
Geors
Allen
Dickie C
W. S. Foster
Grand Masonic Lodge
H. A. Sedberry
H. L.pat” Patterson, Jr
Ray Roswell
L. B. King
Bob Hall
West Waco
Ray Danton
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