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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
2
The feature outlines corduroy and quilted fabrics in McCall's patterns 8438 8488 and 8378 for misses juniors and teens. It highlights cap sleeves belted skimmers corduroy dresses city country campus looks and easy sewing options with flat inverted pleats and self belts.
Readable lines note Alma Stewart and LaVern Carpenter with Camelia Foster in classified entries. Floyd Loflin appears as a bookkeeper and oPee Ash gaties listed under production.
The Success Open event receives praise from Stan McIver of Vice Press, thanking the Success Open Committee Chairmen and Waco Citizen for excellent cooperation and helping focus national attention on Waco. The message highlights teamwork and successful execution of the event.
Baylor University joins 697 other privately supported liberal arts colleges and universities in a Household Finance Corp grant program totaling 117950. Checks ranging from 100 to 1000 dollars will be sent to presidents of selected schools in the 48 states where the company operates.
The Connally High School Band under John R. Bain won a marching cone test. On Tuesday November 22 the F H A held officer installation with Sharon Whaley as president and a slate of vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, and parliamentarian named.
The article traces origins of Christmas trees from Scandinavian customs to Germanic traditions and legends of Winfrid Boniface. It notes early decorations with stars angels toys nuts tinsel and candles, Luther’s lights symbolizing Bethlehem stars, and modern evolutions including candles cookies and electric lights. It mentions Candlelight services and Irish candles in windows and Epiphany customs in the Netherlands.
Private John H. Strunck Jr. completed an 11 week welding course at the Army Ordnance Center and School Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland on November 16. He trained in oxyacetylene arc and metal inert gas welding.
The Reicher Honor Roll lists first honors for seniors Beverly Gaidersek Jackie Vrba Brian Boettcher Janet Gritter Mary Jo Paske Cathy Frank and Bob Patyrak juniors Ann Staton Joe Falsone John Sower Alice Braden David Nystrom John Wooley Kathy Moore and Pat O Mara sophomores Clara Stake Lester Sneed freshmen Dorothy Pugh Sandy Berker and Dorothy Haly On second honors seniors Lynn Groeger Shirley Henkleman Leanne Sander Kathy Zolman Jo Ann Scott Kathy Stanislaw JJ Monahan Debbie Christopherson Pam Deiterman Kay Callaway Cathie Flahive Marvin Farek Mary Strait and Kay McCafferty juniors Petram Ch Emilewski Mary Beth Tormey Berta York Tom Stoetzner Diane Templeton Pat Beiderman Ronnie Meek Ann Eisenblis Connie Veselka sophomores Holly Henningsen Monica Jurek Martin Michalka Kathy Lewis Eileen Hrabel James Leivens Debbie Aptmore Linda Orlando Mark Scott Darlene Cervenka David Rollins Stewart Mihalik Kathy Fulbright freshmen Willie Cunningham Susan Curry Jeanette Ramirez Michele Woodward Beverly Holub Rosemary Hutyra Lester Sharpless Cynthia Hull Teresa Lewis and Mary Lynn Palmer.
Graduating seniors of the class of June 1967 are invited to enter the Soroptimist Foundation Citizenship Award Competition with a $2500 prize. Local award is $100 from the Soroptimist Club of Waco, with district and national contests to follow. Entries include evidence of service and leadership, three adult letters, and must be returned by February 1, 1967.
Four Baylor University nursing majors and one mathematics minor returned from a weekend medical missions conference at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment. Dorothy Du Vall from Dallas Nancy Gayle Jordan from Falcon Heights Debra Gatliff from Paducah Kentucky and Diane Roose from San Antonio joined Roy Harrell director of religious activities at Baylor who attended sessions Sunday.
WHS senior girls Lela Herring and Becky Schroeder led a 7 win run at the Sunset Bison Forensic Tournament in Dallas on November 19, scoring 38 speaker points out of 40 as they bested 40 teams. Other attendees included Nita White Phyllis Chandler Phil Francis Roscoe Coffman and more with Tommy Slough featured in the drama. A second speech tournament is planned this month as Waco High School prepares to field a full squad in Denton aiming for the sweepstakes trophy.
Ground beef and onion cook together then add garlic tomatoes and kidney beans. Season with chili powder paprika and salt and simmer slowly until thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This era style recipe notes one hour cook time and serves as a compact guide.
National Fire Protection Association studies show nearly one in six dwelling fires start from faulty electrical wiring or misuse of equipment. Answer five questions about fuses extension cords insulation cords and appliances and fix any no responses to reduce hazards in your home.
To waterproof and dust proof cement floors prepare a solution of one pint water glass to four pints cool water. Apply and let dry for 24 hours. Rinse with cool water and apply another coat. Sometimes four coats are needed.
Nine Boy Scouts and Explorers are approved to attend the XII World Jamboree as representatives of the Heart O' Texas Council BSA. Names listed include Jim Allen Penick Bremond 13 John Chapelle Temple 13 William Larry Jacobs Waco 16 Mickey McKamie Waco 15 David McKamie Waco 13 Russell Cox Teague 13 John Williams Waco 13 Robert Tidwell Waco 13 Gordon King Waco 14.
World Book Encyclopedia notes that the term Xmas stems from the Greek letter X, the first letter of Christ, used historically as a holy symbol and shorthand for Christmas.
The McLennan County Youth Council held a Sunday meeting December 4 at the Y M C A. Mrs. Carol Rice a Baylor graduate spoke on The Functions of the Probation Office. The group organized in September with 33 delegates from the Texas Youth Conference.
In 1840 Texas higher education began with the founding of Rutersville University in Fayette County, establishing an early center for learning and scholarly activity in the state.
Baylor University captured first place honors in senior and junior division debating at Southwest Texas State College this weekend. The team posted 38 wins and 16 losses for a 70 percent average across three forensics tournaments with standout performances at Texas A&M and the Air Force Academy.
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