Court delays cited in various cases stir public distrust
Texas Supreme Court refuses to hear a Writ of Errors in a Midway Park beer selling case, while other delays unfold in a local non contested divorce and related lawsuits. Public anger at lawyers grows as court procedures bog down progress, and local Methodist Home luncheon highlights community support amid legal spats. Banks warn of magnetic ink check processing starting September 1.
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James Hoffa
Joe Bozarth
Midway Park
Texas Supreme Court
Congress
Air Force
Medical Department
District Court
Special Meeting At Robinson Monday Night
A special Robinson council meeting at City Hall Monday night March 20 at 7 00 p m will discuss fund administration and the new sewer service installation. Officials from the Urban Renewal Office in Ft Worth will attend.
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Robinson City Hall
Robinson
Urban Renewal Office
Ft. Worth
Bill Miller Elected Jaycee State VP
Waco's Bill Miller was named Executive Board member of the Texas Jaycees at a Tem ple area meeting. A 30 year old BBA holder from the University of Texas, he serves as General Manager for Allen Miller Used Cars and has seven years in the Waco Jaycees as ICD Director and National Director.
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Waco
Bill Miller
Texas Jaycees
Temple
Texas
Miller
University of Texas
Allen Miller
Waco Jaycees
I.C.D
Lacy Lakeview Holds April 4 Election for Mayor and Aldermen
Voters in Lacy Lakeview will decide the mayor two alderman seats and three incumbent aldermen on April 4. Challenger A C Reed seeks his first term against K W Meares of A C Smith Co. Alderman candidates include Ronnie Hancock and Clyde Fowler challenging incumbents R E Bolfing W D Pearson and W H Purvis. A new police officer Benjamin Gore begins duty under Chief B E McWhirter.
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Lacy Lakeview
A. C. Reed
K. W. Meares
A. C. Smith Co
Ronnie Hancock
Clyde Fowler
R. E. Bolfing
W. D. Pearson
W. H. Purvis
Lacy Lakeview City
Benjamin Gore
B. E. McWhirter
Hewitt Baptist Church Revival Service Weekend
Hewitt Baptist Church hosts revival services March 19 to 26 with 10:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday worship and 7:30 p.m. weeknights. Guest evangelist Rev. John Dillingham of Central Baptist Church Hillsboro Texas, a Baylor and Southwestern Theological Seminary graduate, leads music by Charles Maddux. accompanimists Mrs. MacSmith and Mrs. Gloria Tambling. Pastor Johnnie Godwin delivers Easter Sunday messages. nursery open for all services.
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Hewitt Baptist Church
John Dillingham
Central Baptist Church
Hillsboro
Texas
Dillingham
Baylor University
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Charles Maddux
MacSmith
Gloria Tambling
Johnnie Godwin
Toastmaster Meet In Killeen Killeen 1967 Spring Conference
The 1967 Spring Conference area 7 district 25 Toastmasters clubs will meet at Cowhouse Motel in Killeen on Saturday afternoon and evening starting at 3 p.m.
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Cowhouse Motel
Killeen
Hicks Promises Midway Stability in City Race
A C Hicks leads Midway contest after mayor Claude Morris withdraws. Hicks pledges stable city government as candidates Rhea Blanton Curtis Pythian and Gerald Mann vie for mayor. Eleven join the council race with other hopefuls.
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A.C. Hicks
Midway
Claude Morris
Shrine
Rhea Blanton
Curtis Pythian
Gerald Mann
Tom Golden Named Jaycee of the Month for March
Tom Golden chosen Jaycee of the Month for March for chairing the Jaycee Christmas float. Santa rode the float down Austin Avenue in the Jaycee Christmas parade. Tom owns Texas Home Improvement and Lumber Company and lives at 617 Estates Drive with wife Dorothy and their four children.
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Tom Golden
Santa
Austin Avenue
Tom
Texas Home Improvement and Lumber Company
Dorothy
Estates Drive
Waco Board Debates Parochial Teacher Hire
Waco Independent School District trustees approved all teacher contracts including Carolyn E. Askew for St. Mary's Elementary despite objections from Lyndon Olson who argued against using public funds for a parochial school appointment. The board cited Title I duties and efficiency in funding teacher materials and staff for underprivileged students.
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Waco Independent School District
Carolyn E. Askew
St. Mary’s
United States
Texas
Avery R. Downing
Texas Education Agency
Olson
Waco Independent School
Downing
Methodist Home
Walter Cocke, Jr
Kendrick
Meadow=brook
Bush & Witt
University
J. H. Hines
Carnahan and Thomas
North Waco
Robt
Woodway Candidate Forum Set At Syrian Clubhouse
The Woodway Independent Citizens Committee will host a mayor and council candidate meeting at the Syrian Clubhouse on Tuesday March 21 at 7 30 p m Citizens may hear speakers and ask questions about future plans financing taxes and the citys future All Woodway residents are urged to attend to vote intelligently on April 4. For more information call PR 20482 Norman Frederick president W I C C
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Woodway
Woodway Independent Citizens Committee
Voters League
Zoning and Planning Commission
W.ilc.c
Norman Frederick
W.I.C.C
Problem Solver Needed Dr Mac Sterling Weighs Service
Dr Mac Sterling chairman of Baylor University psychology outlines a career of service through extended hours at the Waco State Home and McLennan County Rehabilitation Center. He stresses Christian beliefs as guiding the value of each individual and the duty to help others.
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Sterling
Baylor University
Waco State Home
McLenenan County Rehabilitation Center
Baylor
Waco Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Tech Graduates Filling Need Says Lt Gov Smith
Lt Gov Preston Smith told James Connally Technical Institute graduates in Waco that Texas faces a skilled technician shortage and the new workers will be pivotal between scientists and craftsmen. He cited high recruiting costs in Texas vs California and praised the institute for industrial training.
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Preston Smith
James Connally Technical Institute
Waco
Texas
Smith
California
James Connally Institute
Texas A & M University
Alexander Graham Bell
New Highway Project on State Highway 6 in Waco
The Texas Highway Department announced an eight mile highway project on State Highway 6 from US 84 Northwest to Spur 412 in Waco. Construction will install traffic signs and guard fence starting about March 15 1967 with traffic kept on the route and main lanes not affected. Edward D Jenkins is in charge with Elton B Evans noting barricades and warnings. motorists are urged to obey signs and proceed with caution.
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Texas Highway Department
Waco
Texas Highway Deepartment
Big State Construction Company of
Arlington, Inc
Arlington
Texas
Elton B. Evans
Edward D. Jenkins
Jenkins
Waco Delegation Attends Hwys 35 Dedication
A twelve member Highway Development Committee delegation from the Waco Chamber of Commerce joined ceremonies Friday to dedicate Interstate Highway 35 between Hillsboro and Fort Worth. State Highway Commissioner Jack Kultgen spoke at a noon luncheon at Hill Junior College Gymnasium after the 10 am dedication ceremony.
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Waco Chamber of Commerce
Waco
Hillsboro
Fort Worth
Jack Kultgen
Hill Junior College
Jack Jeffrey
Chamber’s Highway Committee
John Murchison
Howard Hambleton
Bob Nelson
Rufus Anthon
R. E. Lee
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Methodist
Herring Avenue
Willson-Johnson
J. M. Willson
Mavis Terry Willson
Hubert Johnson
Donald Dowling
Child Welfare League of America
William H. Dickinson
Highland Methodist Church
Dallas
Kennard B. Copeland
Robert Young
First Methodist Church
Maggart B. Howell
First Methodist Church Revival
Cris Baldwin
Hurst
Home Chapel
Lakeview Methodist
E. Frank Leach
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Jaycee State
T.I.C.O.C
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Glen Reed
Toastmaster
Hicks
Joe L. Ward
Henry Robertson
Leo Bradshaw, Sr
Tax Board of Equalization
John Faulkner
Reicher High School
Reicher
Clifford S. Knappe
Gordon Rountree
Emmett L. Yant
Lyndon Olson
Tom Husbands and
Yant
William Chemical Company
Mac Sterling
Tech
Lt. Gov. Smith
Texas Industrial Commission
Glasgow
King Bridges
Jack Callan
E. Barker Chapman
Grady Stidham
Bill Gaut
Paul Marable
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