Local business leaders and politicians showcased in a readers column
The piece recounts meetings with prominent figures including H. E. Buttle and General Chester B. McCarty, notes access limits at Buttle's Corpus Christi headquarters, and praises Baptist and Methodist figures in Texas. It also highlights charitable Christmas contributions to the Waco Methodist Home and praise for state home children and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Texas
Waco
Waco Stick-Ups Target Local Stores in Recent Crime Spree
Robberies reported in Waco include O Neals Grocery at 1808 South Third where a night clerk was killed and an Austin HEB at 181% taking an untold amount of money. Police investigate multiple incidents linked by location and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
O'Neal
South Third
Austin
Public to Show Appreciation To Waco Policemen
The eighth annual Policemen Ball in Waco invites the public to a Saturday night event at Heart Texas Coliseum from 9 p m. to late. Freddie Martin with his singing saxophone and orchestra will perform while officers sell tickets for benevolent purposes. Free parking and Maple floor dancing highlight the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Heart’ Texas Coliseum
Elite Cafe
Association
Freddie Martin
Friends Honor Outgoing McLennan County Treasurer
Mary L Hall was honored at a going away party by Friends of Mrs Hall as she retires after 16 years as county treasurer and many years as secretary of the McLennan County Democratic committee Dorothy Janes named new county treasurer starting January 1st
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Hall
Hall
McLennan County
Democratic Committee
John K. Strecker
Democrats
Strecker
Baylor
Dorothy Janes
Waco Region Sets GI Loans Record
Veterans in the Waco area with GI home loans have built a remarkable record of paying off mortgage debts. Dr. George McMahan, Manager of the Veterans Administration Center, stated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
George McMahan
Veterans Administration Center
Texans to receive GI life insurance benefits
An estimated 265 546 Texas veterans with participating GI life insurance will get 13 001 900 dollars in regular annual benefits, announced today by George T. Mae han, manager of the Veterans Administration regional office in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
George T. Mae
Han
Veterans Administration Gepter
Waco
Sandy Sandifer to Play For Karem Christmas Ball
Sandy Sandifer and his orchestra will headline the Karem Shrine Temple Christmas Ball on Tuesday December 23 1958 in the Crystal Ballroom from 9 pm to 1 am Betsy Jones a Kapp recording artist will sing with two of her hits It is a gala event with a midnight buffet and a $2 50 per person charge to cover costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Sandifer
Karem
Karem Shrine Temple
Charles A. Call
Crystal Ballroom
Betsy Jones
Kapp
Miss Jones
Ft. Worth
Casa Manana
Ringside Club
Washington, D. C
Wardlaw Hotel
South America
Water-Sewer Association Meeting at Bertrand’s Cafe
Central Texans filled Bertrand’s Cafe on 25th Street for the Water and Sewer Association annual meeting. Bryan Hartigan retired as president after the dinner. Jack Jeffrey welcomed attendees. Ted Ferris replied to the welcome. A nominating committee recommendation for new officers was approved and the new slate was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand’s
25Th Street
The
Water and Sewer Association
Bryan Hartigan
Jack Jeffrey
Ted Ferris
VIC Club Meeting Reports December Treasury Balance
The VIC chapter of University High School met December 2 in room 207. Marvin Ridle announced a $151 treasury balance. Plans discussed include an employee-employer banquet and summaries of a Fort Worth Technical High School trip and the Thanksgiving project. The club adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VIC
University High School
Treasury
Marvin Riddle
VIC Club
Fort Worth Technical High School
Mystery Shopper Hump Manning Identified By Mrs Elliott
Newspaper note reports Hump Manning cornered by Mrs. Louise Elliott who accuses him of being the Mystery J C Shopper. It outlines weekend clues and urges merchants to donate prizes for a Jaycee jackpot in Central Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hump Manning
Louise Elliott
J. C
First National Bank
Tp&l
Hump
Bavier
Cental Texas
Huis
Tommorrow
Bears
Willie Xlammonds
Jaycee Business
Question on $2500 Warm Springs UF donation
A reader questions the authority behind a $2500 gift to the Gonzales Warm Springs fund not in the United Fund drive. Donors say funds should stay in McLennan County for local needs and request a public United Fund board statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales Warm Springs
United Fund
UF Fund
McLennan County
Gonzales Camp
Pat Taggart
Local Lawyers Learn Condemnation Tactics in Waco
Dallas attorney Robert L. Dillard Jr. spoke to the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association on Basic Problems in Eminent Domain at the Roosevelt Hotel. He explained condemnation methods, urged solid case preparation, and emphasized evidence like aerial photos and expert testimony to establish property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
Robert L. Dillard Jr
Dallas
Roosevelt Hotel
W. C. Haley
Southern Methodist University
W. Brown Walker
Dillard
Waco
Charles Koehne
Grand Lodge of Texas Masonery
Texas
Christmas Parties Planned by Local Luncheon Clubs
Local groups announce holiday gatherings through mid December. The Waco Kiwanis plan a December 17 dinner dance at Ridgewood with Joe Johnson Orchestra providing music. Bellmead Lions host a Waco County Club dinner dance this Thursday night. Edmond Post 121 holds its annual Christmas party December 22 at Legion Hall. Waco Lions foresee a large Christmas Luncheon December 17 at the Roosevelt Hotel. Heart O Texas Lions celebrate their fifth birthday with a joint Christmas event December 21 at Waco County Club. Retail Grocers meet December 11 at Brooks Cafeteria. Beverly Hills Lions host a Christmas party December 18 evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Kiwanis
Ridgewood
Joe Johnson
Bellmead Lions Club
Waco County
James A. Edmond
Legion Hall
3Rd
Tennessee
Waco Lions Club
Roosevelt
Heart O Texas Lions
Waco County Club
Retail Grocers Association
Brooks
North 15Th
Beverly Hills Lions
Marine Corps Christmas Enlistment Program Announced
The Marine Corps announces a December Christmas enlistment program allowing new recruits to enlist now and spend Christmas at home with family. Recruits may even choose their departure date for recruit training. See the Marine recruiting sub-station in Hill Building at 5th and Franklin, Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Callas
Marine
Hill Bldg
At &Th
Franklin
Waco
Home Christmas Decoration Contest Underway in Waco
The Home Christmas Decoration Contest opens in Greater Waco with four divisions North South East West. Entrants must postmark by December 14 and mail name and address to the Jaycee office at the Roosevelt Hotel. City winners receive a $25 Savings Bond and entry into a national contest sponsored by G E Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Dan Graves
Greater
South East West
James Connally
Robinson
Jaycee
Roosevelt Hotel
G. E. Company
Marines Run Town Toy Drive For Needy Children
In Waco area the Marine Corps Reserve collects Toys for Toys to aid less fortunate children. Toys are sorted at the Training Center and distributed via the Christmas Bureau with a pickup system for large donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Waco
Naval and Marine Corns Reserve Training Center
Christmas Bureau
Old National Guard
Sixth
Franklin Streets
Plaza 3
Jan A. Ronk
USMCR
Marine Reserve
Taxpayer Pays Taxes Twice on 1956 Dues Chronicle
Mrs. E. Rank on North 23th Street claims she paid county delinquent taxes twice for 1956. She presented a receipt but the tax office refused to issue a refund. One payment was via a loan company.
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E. Rank Rain
North 23Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. E. Buttle
Corpus Christi
Thad Boyd
Vincel Smith
Correc
Butt
Billy
Jr. Butt
Mr. Butt
Gulf Coast City
Chester B. McCarty
A. G. Thompson
Eisenhower
Boy Scouts
Karem Temple
Arthur Williams
Henry Spraggins
Oriental Guade
Tertainment
Harold Clark
Joe H. Craven
Potentate
Bill Quebe
H. A. Sedberry
Harry Reed
Howard Boice
Tyler
Friends
Waco Region
Thunderbird Hotel
Las Vegas
Nevada
Sheraton
Bertrand
University Vic
Warm Springs
Santa
West Coast
N.sional
Daliace
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