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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1959
Page
1
Morale at the Waco post office has improved since Junius Metz took over as postmaster in a temporary appointment. A story in this issue notes new equipment at the Waco office and features a photo. Metz uses soothing music to ease work drudgery, reflecting a broader trend of music in businesses.
Bellmead resident Miss Darla Faye Watkins sixteen of 1202 Lewis in Bellmead is sponsored by the Bellmead Lions Club for the Miss Universe beauty pageant elimination to be held May fifteenth and sixteenth by the Waco Jaycees and Viking Motor Lodge.
Waco Post Office received thirteen Mailster vehicles last Saturday with three more expected this week. The three wheeled units speed up local deliveries by carrying letters and parcel post, easing carriers loads in dense city areas. Training for carriers who will operate the mailsters was held on April 29 and 30 under the Safety and Vehicle Departments of the Regional Office.
County Commissioners invite bids to build a surplus commodities building on Dal las Street near Woodland Springs with bid opening set for May 18. Reagan Sheet Metal Works awarded roof repair on the H O T Coliseum for 1200 dollars.
Mc Lennan County Board of Tax Equalization will convene May 18 to examine more than 73000 tax renditions with about 6000 changes expected from Wayne Davis deputy assistant in charge of tax valuation. Notices will be mailed for a June 22 26 public hearing. Members include County Judge Bill Logue and Commissioners Joe Lechler E C Goodman Jerry Mashek and Desha Tayi 7.
Residents question animal control practices as unlicensed and stray dogs remain uncollected. Critics urge clearer protocols, faster response, and stricter enforcement to curb nuisance and safety concerns in the neighborhood.
Roger Q. Evans senior vice commander of World War I veterans of Texas gave the keynote at Barracks No 1345 Sunday afternoon at the courthouse. Otto Glass Sixth district commander spoke as installation officer. Elected officers include Louis Graham commander Fred T. Lee senior vice commander Harry Reeves junior vice commander Alvin N. Meich quartermaster Roy J. Brown chaplain. The group will meet next at 2 30 p m on May 9.
A compact motto echoes patience and value ethics, contrasting time delay with financial prudence. The line emphasizes measured effort over haste and promises steadiness in pricing or planning. It frames punctuality and cost awareness as connected virtues for business or personal conduct.
Stockholders of First National Bank of Waco will meet May 19 to consider a plan that would raise the bank's capital by 56 percent to 1.5 million dollars. The increase requires stockholder and Comptroller of the Currency approval in Washington. Details include 2500 shares of 10 dollars and a 25 percent stock dividend plus 25,500 shares sold at 25 dollars. Current holders have first rights to subscribe. If approved, capital and surplus would rise to 3,875,000 from 3,250,000.
Thanks to the Cooper Foundation Waco gains a Keeler polygraph in new quarters. Detective Guy Akard leads operators as Thadd Johnson, now with the Texas Highway Patrol, helped set up the modern device. The old machine is traded in and viewers watch responses through a glass mirror while charts track reactions. Additional consultation rooms and a separate police switchboard area accompany the redesigned detective quarters in the city hall complex.
Rural Life Sunday is set for May 3 the fifth Sunday after Easter. It emphasizes spiritual values of rural living and aims to foster better understanding and cooperation among rural communities and farm groups as stated by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Sergeant James A Shott of Waco received the Air Force Commendation Medal from Major General Chester E. McCarty for service with the 12th Air Force Information Service. He will assume Public Information Chief duties in Adana Turkey after a 30 day leave. Shott has 17 years in the Armed Forces and is noted for radio and TV work and public talks.
A saying notes that someone who cannot be told anything still possesses knowledge unavailable to others. The idea highlights the peculiar state of internal awareness and its implications for communication and understanding.
City commissioners awarded a 185 352 50 dollar storm sewer contract for 42nd and Sanger and 27th and Bosque. Easement for TP&L sewer disposal plant was approved. An ordinance clarified city charter changes and bans oral waivers of claims.
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