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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
6
Explorer Posts of the Heart O' Texas Council organize a 52 mile five hour torch relay from Waco to Camp Tahuaya near Belton on June 10. Curtiss Carnes of Waco, camping and activities chairman, announced the plans.
The Gholson Parent-Teacher Association installed officers for 1962 63 led by Mrs. James S. Pipkin. Guests included Mrs. Travis Ellison and Mrs. H. W. Hoffman. Edith Wofford received the gavel and presiding pin from E E Reddell, who then got a Texas Life Membership from Wofford. McAfee and students provided songs. refreshments were served by Mrs. York and Mrs. James Eastwood.
Army Specialist Four Bert W. Mayes, 25, son of Mr and Mrs Leo W Mayes of Waco Texas, was named an Honorary Kentuckian by the 100th Division at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. He joined the Army in December 196, is a 1954 Waco High School and 1958 North Texas State University graduate, Sigma Nu member, formerly with Union Carbide Dallas, now assigned to the division Headquarters Company. His wife Mildaline resides in Fort Smith Arkansas.
The Waco Angler's Club holds its monthly meeting on Saturday night June 2 at 7 30 pm at the Health Camp on Lake Waco. It will be a covered dish supper with club furnish ed refreshments. Fish tagging continues in Lake Waco and its tributaries.
Donald M. Lewis, aviation structural mechanic second class USN and son of Mrs Leone M Lewis of Texas, serves with Heavy Attack Squadron Five. He and other sailors observed President John F Kennedy during a two day Atlantic Fleet visit in Norfolk on April 13 and 14 with the Vice President and congressional delegations.
Pvt Benny R Ballard son of Mr and Mrs W E Ballard 601 South 7th Waco Texas is assigned to Company Lb 397th Regiment at Fort Chaffee Arkansas for basic combat training. He will receive instruction in first aid dismounted drill map reading and military tactics and will qualify with the M1 rifle.
Austin fishermen swept the Belton Lake annual black bass roundup with Jackie Hewlett and Jim Shipwash winning top prize of an electric trolling motor for 13 pounds 1 ounce. Ray Green and spouse claimed best husband wife team with seven pounds, Jim Peek led by largest fish at 5 pounds 6 ounces, and Warren Routen posted nine pounds 1 ounce total. Temple Belton Chambers with Temple Bass Club sponsored the event drawing entrants from across the state amid windy conditions.
The Orchard Lane Home Demonstration Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs J Olin Hudson's home with eleven members and two visitors present. Mrs J M McKoog, special chairman, reported the club has received the certificate of authorization to participate in the Gold Bond club stamp plan. Mrs Hudson, program chairman, led a discussion on Teas and Coffees. A refreshment course was served using recipes discussed. Next meeting will be June 26 at the Orchard Lane Club House.
President Abner V. McCall announced Saturday that Dr. Robert Bob T. Miller is the new head of Baylor University's political science department. He succeeds Dr. A. P. Cagle, who died of a sudden heart attack May 5 while working on election returns. Cagle had served as county chairman of the Democratic Party.
The article promotes summer art courses as a perfect way to spend leisure time. It encourages enrollment for individuals, children, and spouses to explore creative pursuits during the season.
City Manager Terrell Blodgett outlines adoption of all Tax Advisory Council recommendations. Highlights include revenue study with other cities, cost cutting such as motor pool and inventory control, a local tax consultant Truett B Marshall of Austin, land value checks by appraisers, and a strengthened Board of Equalization. Progress reports issued to council, school board, and 75 leaders.
12th AF Jets powered by ranks from James Connally AFB traveled by military aircraft to pummeled the Air Force Academy varsity 11 to 0. Burtran Lee started the攻 spree with a left field homer as Gary Moore and Chuck Bozzuto homered and Moore tossed a five hitter.
Captain Finis E Drinkwater son of Wilbur R Drinkwater of Warrensburg Missouri is reassigned to Luke AFB Arizona after graduating from Air Force Squadron Officer School on April 13 He entered service in January 1951 and is married to Tenie Nixon of Waco Texas.
Jerry D. Duis machinist's mate fireman USN daughter or son of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Duis of 1301 Hillside Ave Waco Texas serves aboard destroyer USS Davis. The ship arrived in Beiruit on April 2 operating with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. It has visited Naples and the French Riviera.
Al Bracken of the Waco Social Security Office urges early contact for those nearing 62 to file retirement applications up to three months before retirement. He notes recent law changes may allow some payments while still working past retirement age.
An advice piece urges women to ensure their man wears the right collar size and sleeve length and to choose wash and wear shirts like Arrow Decolene knitted Dacron tricot that never needs ironing and drys quickly.
University of Texas hosts a student exhibition in the Music Building loggia featuring works by graduating seniors. The show runs through June 15 and includes paintings drawings sculpture graphics and other media. Exhibitor John Richard Guthrie of Waco is listed among the participants.
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