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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
5
The Woodway Independent Citizens Committee organizes on a permanent basis to broaden membership and hold monthly meetings. It invites any Woodway resident or property owner to join and pledges open discussion, civic responsibility, and cooperation with the council to improve governance and public welfare.
Midway Water Co asks the City Council for a rate hike effective December 1 1966 proposing a 4.00 minimum and tiered charges of 0.70 per thousand for the first 5 000 gallons 0.60 per thousand for the next 5 000 and 0.50 per thousand thereafter A public hearing at Woodway City Hall December 12 at 6 p m invites citizens to present factual information.
Administrative officer in Baylor AFROTC unit George S Cosper of Waco elevated to cadet second lieutenant for leadership potential and academic merit. Cosper, son of Mr and Mrs George R Cosper, is a 1964 Waco High School graduate.
The Texas Highway Department proposes a Speight Street reroute near Inter state 35 costing 72000 with a state cost share for roadway storm sewer and curb. Waco council seeks comparison with Carson Hoge plan while approving 17900 for Valley Mills Drive widening and accepting bids for Mountain View Estates at 6677.55. Elton B Evans forwards a detailed compromise plan including James Ave 16th 17th Cir cle Drive and Park Ave reconstruction totaling 72000 with storm sewer adjustments.
Staff Sergeant Leonard W Knox son of Leonard L Knox of El Paso has been promoted in the U S Air Force. His wife Cecilia daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Porterfield of Waco Texas accompanies this parental announcement.
Staff Sergeant Richard R. Kise of Philadelphia is serving at a forward combat base with U.S. combat air forces in Southeast Asia as an aircraft mechanic. He is the son of Mrs. Ellen Kise of Philadelphia and is married to Betty J. Ward of Waco. A historical note mentions fishing nets as an early invention of primitive man.
The Athletic Committee of the Waco Chamber of Commerce met with Baylor University to map plans for the 1967 girls basketball tournament set for January 5 to 7. Twelve central Texas high schools have entered, with more expected, including Penelope Midway Connally Rockdale Copperas Cove Glen Rose Robinson West Gatesville Riesel Itasca and Lorena. Fred Weekley said the event attracts visitors and dollars to Waco, noting the chamber funds most costs and provides trophies, ticketing staff, guards, parking attendants, and other helpers at the Rena Marrs McClain Gymnasium on Baylor Campus.
Nebraska’s football colors are scarlet and cream. In 1965 Notre Dame was defeated by Michigan and USC. Alabama was defeated by Texas in 1965. UCLA defeated Syracuse in the 1965 matchup. Ken Holtzman is a notable baseball pitcher who played for the Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs.
The fragment references Michigan State Purdue Georgia and UCLA with a 31 12 score, plus a note about a rookie pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
The Beverly Hills Lions Club holds its annual Christmas party at Elite Steak House at 7:30 p.m. Dr H H Lutz speaks, with Seymour Neuwirth as toastmaster. University High Choir performs and gifts will be given. Lions plan to deliver remembrances to the blind and sell Christmas trees.
A quip contrasts beliefs about brunette and blonde temperaments with a wry remark about a wife who has been both and shows no clear difference in disposition.
An unusual fact notes that Australia remains the only continent where the blowgun was previously unknown, highlighting geographic and cultural distinctions in weapon history.
The Houston Astros selected left handed pitcher Bo Belinsky as their first draft choice at the Winter Baseball Meetings in Columbus Ohio. Belinsky, age 29 turning 30 on December 7, has spent time in the majors since 1962 and drew wide attention for his romance with actress Mamie Van Doren. He said he looks forward to pitching for the Astros and enjoys pitching in favorable weather, noting the Astrodome as a great venue.
Engineman Fireman Apprentice Harold K. Ross Jr. USN son of Rev and Mrs Harold K Ross Sr of 2014 Smith St Waco graduates from Basic Enlisted Submarine School Class The ceremonies were held in the Dealey Center Theatre here.
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