25 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1965
Page
1
A brief notice lists individuals Bill Foster Floyd Loftin Ron Porsythe Alma Stewart and Freda Rochell in an unsigned community update. The item provides names without further context.
The town observes Christmas and New Year holidays with city county and post office closings and a postponed city council meeting. Police hiring tests show 21 applicants taken, six qualified for a physical, with many disqualified or awaiting review. one Negro applicant failed the exam.
City officials criticized Tom Hunter for failing to appeal a Granada low standard housing permit in Alta Vista on Highway 77. The council debated how far to push zoning and Sunday sales rulings, with multiple ties and calls for accountability amid community opposition.
The city projects higher fatalities during the 10 day Christ holiday period with deathboards shown to alert drivers and pedestrians. Council split on Sunday store closures with Barrett Goldstein Conger opposing Hunter. Johnston Wood and Pardo support action. finance notices debated with taxes and publication fees. City negotiators continue talks over Urban Renewal triangle area property purchases.
The Christmas Bureau wraps up its year as a Salvation Army housed clearing house for needy families. Eileen Merony says the system reduced duplication and aided 1,277 families as baskets are distributed to those not adopted, finishing before Christmas Day under Mrs. Millie Westbrook.
Mr and Mrs Lake Scarmar do Sr of 331% Macarthur Dr and Gary Hart of 4420 Colonial Ave won in the Jaycee Christmas Home Decoration Contest receiving plaques. first place in above $25 Elon category, Hart placed third in under $35. Geary claimed seventh grader Tennyson I slor Might. First runner up over $74 class was Jo t Blecthure of 9337 Mill Lane, second runner up under $24.5 division went to Mr and Mrs Neel of 4312 Timbercreek Lane. Santa Claus scenes, elves, reindeer and a loaded sleigh decorated the displays. Artie Gwines notes this year's contest drew more entries than ever before in the seat. Judges included Mary Reed, Mrs Mila Smith, and Mrs Frankye Oliver.
Seven Senlepar service Guleers of Abteregete Met ete Church gathered as a group to visit shut-ins. They shared prayers and sang carols, presenting gifts and a word prayer with eight visitors participating.
City council approved three contracts for pipe and fire pumps and airport roof construction. Deannexing of Precision Engineering and Lilliston Implement area completed for five year exemptions. Valley Mills Drive speed limit set to 45 mph after debate. Lighting shipment from Elles to be erected at Waco Drive. Refund granted to Mrs. Jake Kirchofer for plumbing bill. Prayer by Rev Luke Bolin noted amid Sunday closing view discussions.
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