Ford tractors and Texas rural road safety history focus
The excerpt notes Ford tractors and equipment as part of a three day intensive product and sales event by a Texas actor company in Waco. It also references a 1961 Texas crash statistic linking wrong side driving to about 15 percent of fatal rural highway collisions.
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Pope Palsdel
Texas Actor Company
Waco
Home Southern
U.S
Ford Motor
Ford
Texas
Schools Approve Insurance Policy And Board Actions
The Waco School Board approved a new insurance policy with a 100000 coverage and 5000 deductible, plus a 16 percent premium credit. The board declined to terminate the Fourth and Webster lease with John Deere, citing continued use for the extra $700. Also, 39 new teachers were elected and 26 resignations accepted. Bid awards for University High School equipment were set: American Seating for library, American Desk for furniture, and Waco Hotel Supply for kitchen gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
John Deere Company
Fourth and Webster
Waco Public Schools
University High School
American Seating Company
American Desk Company
Waco Hotel
Corpus Christi Prepares Summer Boom With Modern Upgrades
In Corpus Christi a 168000 population city, downtown gains include a 20 story Riobert Driscoll remodel with pool and cabanas, free parking, banquet rooms, new city hall and library. Waterfront projects add a municipal auditorium and exhibition space, plus highway developments. Sailboat races mark the optimistic view, while Waco lags behind with Lake Whitney and Lake Belton on the horizon.
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Waco
Orpus
Riobert Driscoll
Corpus Christi
Whch
Whitney
Lake Belton
Summer Happiness With Fedders Coolers
Jim Cook of the Radio City Co. at 510 Franklin Ave. promotes Fedders air conditioners as the key to a carefree summer. The ad boasts efficiency and low power use, highlighting the Weather Wheel and soundproof cabinet to ensure comfort and quiet operation for family gatherings and leisure.
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Jim Cook
Radio City Co
Franklin Ave
Fedders
Felders
Don's Humble Auto Service Opens Under New Owner
Don Chadwick announces he is the new owner of the Humble Service station at 15th Street and Bosque Blvd. The shop offers complete bumper to bumper service with minor repairs including motor tune ups. Prompt washing and greasing plus tires and accessories at savings are highlighted.
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Don Chadwick
15Th Street
Bosque Blvd
Don
Dons
Don's
15Th and
Bill Foster
Driving at Excessive Speeds Led Rural Fatal Crashes
Driving at speeds too great for conditions accounted for 52 percent of rural fatal highway crashes in 1961, the lowest since 1949 except for 1960 at 48 percent.
Stanback Relief for Cold Symptoms and Fever
Cold sufferers find fast relief from aches fatigue and fever with Stanback a combination of proven ingredients. Use as a throat gargle for colds and enjoy renewed comfort and energy.
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Stanback
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Susie
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