City politics and public notices dominate Waco issues
Local reflections note traffic blockers on Franklin and South Fourth failed, a 1962 survey by the League of Women Voters outlines city and county topics. Reports cover Mayor Barnes resignation, health unit debates, upcoming April elections in Waco and Robinson, and liquor enforcement in central Texas.
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Franklin Avenue
South Fourth Street
McLennan
Waco
League of Women Voters of
Cooper Foundation
Waco Public Library
East Side
League of Women Voters
Washington Ave
Texas
Ann Margret comes to Waco for State Fair world premiere
Ann Margret 20 arrives at Waco through a city tour for the film State Fair with Pat Boone. Downtown merchants host a three day celebration with free tickets, animals, clowns, balloons, candy, and searchlights to create a Hollywood atmosphere.
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Ann Margaret
Pat Boone
Waco
Texas
Hollywood
Raleigh
Baylor
Valsjobyn
Sweden
Newport Beach
Las Vegas
Vegas
George Burns
Burns
Sahara
Jack 3Enny
Jack
Bob Goldstein
20Th Century
April to Be Clean Up Fix Up Paint Up Month in Waco
The city will designate April as Clean-Up Fix-Up and Paint-Up month with Mayor Bates likely to proclaim. Claude Stewart of the Waco Theatre chairs the effort, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and downtown group DWU for a heart of the city facelift. The Waco Citizen will promote the project and offer a Las Vegas trip prize to spur participation. The Waco Real Estate Board supports improving the city’s attractiveness. April is a national and home improvement month in 1950s Waco.
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Maurice Barnes
Barnes
J. L. Bates
Waco
N. M. Atkins
Stewart
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Waco Unlimited
DWU
Las Vegas
Waco Real Estate Board
New 32 Lane Bowling Alley to Open Soon
In the Southgate Shop area, a 32 lane bowling center named Boweriana is nearing completion and set to open around April 20. Operated by Waco Texas Bowling Inc and part of All State Bowling Properties, the center will feature Brunswick equipment, 140 parking spaces, a snack bar, billiard tables, and a May 6 live TV opening with bowling stars.
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Southgate
Waco
Boweriana
Brunswick
Phil Jacobs
Waco, Texas Bowling, Inc
All State Bowling Properties
New York
California
Jacobs
Iowa
Sherrin Apartments
Burglars Hit Louie Migel Center and Baylor Campus
A burglary at the Louie Migel Center 601 South Thirteenth Street netted unknown cash after entry through a trend of burglaries over the weekend. Janitor Jim Benabides reported the theft and police pursue a suspect nearby. Additional break ins occurred at Penland Hall on Baylor University campus.
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Louie Migel
South Thirteenth Street
Jim Benabides
Penland Hall
Baylor U
Health Unit Defends Work and Budget in City
Dr. N M Atkins defends the City County Health unit highlighting its role to protect public health rather than indigent care. He cites monthly reports showing clinic visits, X ray reductions, and $2,425.60 collected this month, with year total $4,625.60, and emphasizes state county city financial sharing and inspections of slaughterhouses schools and public spaces.
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N. M. Atkins
Atkins
Blodgett
Barnes
Jack Jeffery
Dr. Atkins
Waco
Mc.Lennan
Williams Drug Tops Nation as Brand Name Retailer of the Year
Williams Drug Co of Waco captured the 1961 Brand Name Retailer of the Year honor in the fourth annual competition by Brand Names Foundation. Certificates of Distinction went to AAA Lumber Co and Lewis Shoe Store. Awards gala planned May 17 at the Waldorf Astoria with 1500 leaders attending.
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New York
AAA Lumbr Co
Henry E. Abt
Foundation
Waco
Charles Berry Williams
Williams Drug Co
Alvin E Amelunke
AAA Lubor Co
Joe H. Lewis
Lewis Shoe Store
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Control of City Is Issue on April 3
W. S. (Bill) Foster outlines his bid for the Southwest Waco Precinct City Council seat and criticizes Tribune-Herald coverage while praising Goldstein as a civic leader. He promotes his veteran service, Chamber affiliations, and plans to protect taxpayers and downtrodden residents ahead of the April 3 election.
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Waco
Tribune-Herald
W. S
Bill) Foster
Southwest Waco
A. M. Goldstein
Goldstein-Migel Company
Goldstein
News-Tribune
Billy Hinton
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
VFW
the Daily
Lions Club
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W. Faust Nobles
Bellmead Lions Club
Nobles
Austin Avenue Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Temple
Stanley Williams
Noble
Freestone
Texas Liquor Control Board
Liberty
Johnnie Shillings
Shillings
Johnnie
R. E. Miller
Robinson
William C. Morgan
Miller
Jose Arias
News - Tribune
Times - Herald
Charles Koehne
Barney Walker
Don Hall
Kwtx-Tv
Seary
Ann Margret
Claude Stewart
Waco Theatre
Chertown Town
Cagney
Pamela Tiffin
Arlene Fowds
Fatenddy
Sixth
Columbus
Stanton Brown, Jr
Jarmila Rauschenberg
North 32Nd Street
Alvin Sulak
Ripley Lillard
Williams Drug
AAA Lumber and
Lewis Shoe
Henry E Abt
White House
Nixon
Kennedy
America
Berry Williams
Williams Drug Stores
Jimmie Willis
W. B. Lenamon
J. A
Bud) Collins
Collins
Stanton Brown
Ernest Pardo
Roger Conger
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