Local Media Awards Spark Debate at Safety Meeting
Readers note disputed coverage of awards given last Friday. The Waco News-Tribune and Times Herald and Waco Outdoor Advertising claim public interest honors while other outlets like the Radar Review are overlooked. Also mentioned is the death of Uncle Billy Aiken editor of Crockett Courier who died aged 87 in Crockett after a roadside accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sadler
Waco News-Tribune
Times Herald
Waco
Ray Hicks
Ray
Radar Review
JCAFE
General Tire
Owens-Illinois
Billy Aiken
Crockett
Aiken
Crockett Courier
The
Democrat
Meadowbrook Church Suffers Early Monday Fire
The Meadowbrook Baptist Church on Robinson Road behind Tam O Shanter was completely destroyed by a fire early Monday morning. The temporary one story frame structure was in use while a new building on Old Robinson Road at Darden Drive was being planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Robinson Road
Tam O ° Shanter
Darden Drive
District 2X Lions Conven tion in Waco Draws National Leaders
Waco hosts the District 2X Lions Convention and State Conference with leaders from Lions International and district officers attending. Pre registration is underway for a weekend of events including a barbecue at Lions Park, a style show, games and a hospitality book deal for attendees. Registration begins Sunday at the Raleigh and a breakfast is sponsored by local Lions clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Raleiah
Heart of Texas Lions
Eloah
R. Rey Keaton
Chicago
Lions International
J W. Hagler
Longview
Gover
Thraco Lions
Lions Park
Key
Bellmead
Beverly Hills Lions
Ciris Post
Heart O' Texas Lions
Raleigh
Baylor brief items and campus notices from Waco
A bomb scare at Baylor vacated Dawson Hall for a short time and a 20 minute fire drill followed. Baylor fellowships from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare total 2000 to 2400 dollars with dependent allowances. The Louey Migel Center hosts its birthday party Thursday evening. Waco school board allows church use of school buildings. Waco media receive safety awards at a safety conference. Local dog pup giveaway advertised. Church enlargement underway at Service Memorial Methodist. Troop 250 Scouts chartered with Curtis J Thomason as scout master. Caufield opening a Volkswagen dealership in the Golden Triangle by August 1. Baylor Summer Institute for High School Science Teachers runs June 8 to August 1 with NSF and AEC funding of 110 584 plus Baylor 15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor
National Science Foundation
The
Atomic Engery Commission
Astrodyne Awards $166000 Contract for Igniter Facility
Astrodyne Inc awards a 166000 contract to Myers Construction Co of Waco to build an igniter research and development facility in its pilot plant area. The project, part of a modernization program, adds eight work cells and a 30 ton climate control system, increasing capability to fabricate experimental rocket hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrodyne, Inc
Myers Construction Company
Waco
Astrodyne
Druggists Meet to Decide on Local Association
Local druggists in Waco are invited to a mass meeting to decide if a Pharmaceutical Association should be formed. The session is Wednesday evening May 27 at 8:30 p.m. at T. P. & L. Co's Service Center, 3600 Franklin Ave, hosted by pharmacist R. Havemann. All drug business interests urged to attend.
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Waco
Franklin Ave
Re. R. Havemann
HOT Fair appoints Corbin as Rodeo Chair and signs with Steiner
In a Friday chamber meeting Virail Walker HOT Fair Association president named Mr. Corbin as chairman of the Rodeo Committee. Tommy Steiner, a national rodeo producer, is contracted to stage the October 6 to 10 event. Steiner begins his seventh HOT Fair rodeo. Lester Levy becomes vice chair, Jim Flynn parade superintendent, Johnny Hunt rodeo superintendent, Jess Radle trail ride boss. Bill Haymes of Fort Worth to provide Midway attractions, continuing his longtime HOT Fair support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Virail Walker
HOT Fair Association
Corbin
HOT Fairy
Tommy Steiner
Stiener
United States
Rodeo
Steiner
Lester Levy
Jim Flynn
Johnny Hunt
Jess Radle
Walker
Bill Haymes
Fort Worth
Haymes
Waco Lions Hear Pianist John Cheney
The Waco Lions Club will hear pianist John Cheney at a Wednesday meeting. Cheney will present a Musicale program. The note adds that the club opened its Lions Park swimming pool for the summer season last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Lions
John Cheney
John
Lions
Lions Park
Graduation Exercises At Waco Area High Schools This Week
Waco area high schools hold baccalaureate services Sunday and commence Friday or Thursday evenings. Speakers include Rev. Joe Weldon Bailey at Waco High, Melvin T. Munn for Waco High, Rev. Charles Wellborn at University High, Jack Woods at University High, Msgr. J. Kearns at Catholic High, Rev. Mark Deering at Catholic High, George Nokes at Connally High, Rev. R C Wylie at Elm Mott, and Rev. John E. White at La Vega. About 63 to 86 seniors graduate across six schools in ceremonies at coliseums, churches, and school fields with processions led by bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Waco High School
Joe Weldon Bailey
Columbus Avenue Baptist
Melvin T Munn
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
University High
the Seventh and James Baptist Church
Waco Hall
Jack Woods
Catholic High
Msgr. J. Kearns
St. Mary Church of the Assumption Church
Mark Deering
Connally High School
Elm Mott Baptist Church
LA Vega High
First Baptist Church
John E. White
Oaklawn Baptist Church
Six Ex-Convicts Released to McLennan County
Six former inmates are freed from Texas prisons and sent to McLennan County. Discharged after time served are Clayton Choate for forgery, Eugene Holmes for burglary, and Robert Neal for burglary. Paroled in to McLennan County are Thomas Bishop for robbery, Tommy Duvall for theft, and Charles E Gray for robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Penitentiary
McLennan County
Clayton
Choate
Eugene Holms
Robert Neal
Texas
Thomas A Bishop
Tommy Duvall
Charles E. Gray
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Central
Carol Haima
Evangeline Loessin
Waco Marine
Jan Gerdner
Westview Village
Beverly Krichamer
Waco Bowling Center
Marty Baker
Windy Drumweig
Orville Jobe
Viking Motor Lodge
Dallas Highway
Gayle Miller
Waco High
Waco Naval Reserve
Judy Jones
Carolyn Young
Rockdale
Martha Amis
Bryan
Townshire
Sherry Lynn Martin
Valley Mills
First National Bank of Valley Mills
Judy Reneau
Lake Air Junior High School
Acustical Specialities, Inc
Yvonne Kautz
Taylor
Meee
Waco Citizen
Daily Newsmoployee
Newspapers, Inc
E. S. Fentress
Earlie Town
Meadowbrook
Dawson Hall
U. S. Department of Health
Ed_. and
Welfare
Louey Migel Center For
H and
Janes
Waco School Board
Schoel
Jr. H.W. Lutz
N. Valley Mills Drive
Service Memorial Methodist Church
Boys Scouts of America
Beverly Hills Lions Club
Sul Ross
South Weco
Curtis J. Thomason
Irvin Seiffert
HOT Council
Eddie Havemann
Stadium Pharmacy
Brenham
Cavite Caufield
McGregor
Jcafe Base
Golden Triangle
Caufield
Texas Fair
Virgil Walker
H.O.T. Fair
M. D. Corbin
HOT Fair
Sponership
Lackland Air Force Base
Hilary C. McDonald Jr
Lackland
McDonald
H. C. McDonald
No. 18Th St
Charles, Wellborn
George Nokes
R C. Wylie
A. C. Wimpee
Brotherhood Department
Baptist General Convention
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