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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
2
Bobby M. Shanks of 3209 Willow Brook Drive is promoted to staff sergeant in the U S Air Force. He serves as an aircraft equipment repairman at Holloman AFB New Mexico and belongs to the Air Force Systems Command overseeing missiles planes and support systems. He is a graduate of Waco High School.
Julia Shirley Edwards revisits Texas Poets Laureate through 1932 to present in a new volume 1932 1966 by Margaret Royalty Edwards daughter of Baylor mentor figures. The book traces twenty three poets selected by the Legislature with diverse occupations and varied poetic voices.
Julia Shirley reflects on poets laureate in the Houston Post, noting 1966 laureate Bessie Maas Rowe of Port Arthur and quotes on poets. The piece praises Mrs. Edwards' book as proof poets are born, not made, and hopes for more writings on future laureates.
John P. Barnett of Waco assigned to McCook Job Corps Center mobilizes with about 200 corps workers cleaning tornado wrecked city. They arrived from McCook Nebraska and centers in Missouri and Arkansas to aid in the June 8 disaster that left 16 dead 400 injured and thousands homeless.
Al Bracken of the Waco Social Security Office says amendments last year broaden eligibility for disability payments. A qualifying disability now includes those expected to last at least 12 months or to result in death, not only permanent or long lasting conditions.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam for Supervisory Trades and Crafts roles including Auto Mechanic Carpenter Electrician Machinist Painter Plumber Sheet Metal Worker and Welder in Federal Penal and Correctional Institutions and DC Department of Corrections. Entrance rates range from 3.15 to 4.75 per hour.
Governor Budget Officer and Legislative Budget Board announce public hearings on state institutions affected by upcoming legislation. Meetings include Gatesville State School August 9 at 10 a.m., Mountain View State School August 9 at 2 p.m., Waco State Home August 10 at 10 a.m., Mexia State School August 2 at 2 p.m., Corsicana State Home August 11 at 10 a.m., McGregor and Temple stations and Riesel Watershed Project August 30 at 9 a.m. in College Station.
P.O. and Nellie Shumate spent the weekend at Lake LBJ as guests of the Hudsons. The Hudsons live in Austin but spend most of their time at their lake home. The fishing and relaxation were very good.
New officers were installed Sunday at the Waco Typographical Union Number 188 monthly meeting. Joe Przybylski became president succeeding Lewil Parker Jr, A B Cunningham was reelected secretary treasurer, Don Lummus was named vice president, and Wesley Schrieber was elected ITU delegate to Colorado Springs. Delegates to the Central Labor Council include Frances Pittillo Ole Moen and W S Foster with Moen and Pittillo also serving as delegates to the Central Labor Temple. Families enjoyed a watermelon feast Sunday afternoon at the lake.
Louis Stein of the Jewish Welfare Council of Waco presented a check to Rev. D C McLeaish director of Regis Retirement Residence for a vibrating and pulsating muscle stimulator for the Infirmary Physical Therapy Department. The gift came at a Garden Room tea on Tuesday June 14 from 3 to 4 p m. The Leisure Time Group of seniors sponsors by the Jewish Welfare Council and the Council of Jewish Women organized about eight years ago attended the event with Sister Amella the Infirmary administrator J P McElligott assistant director of the Aegis and Theda Callaway director of admissions and social services.
Fiesta Gardens in Austin will stage a water show Monday June 27 at 6 30 p m as delegates arrive for the 27th Annual Texas Restaurant Association convention. Jim Clark of Waco is president Roy Bertrand is a member and the show features trick skiing water ballet pyramids and kite flying by a skilled team. The event accompanies the Texas Motel Association and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at the convention.
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