Thanksgiving reflections and housing notes in Waco column
Observations from a Thanksgiving piece discuss gratitude and abundance in Texas, then shift to local housing issues. It covers River Oaks apartments tax status, vacancy trends in Waco, rental rates, and the impact on city finances. It notes John Voorman’s upcoming term, the Texas Municipal League meeting, and proposed low rent housing in Granada addition and South 12th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McDonald
Court of Civil Appeals
Methodist River Oaks Apartments, Inc
D. Y. McDaniel
Tom Hunter
Waco
Brazos
Texas Municipal League
Fort Worth
Raymond Baker
Alva Stem
Abe Houston
TML
League
Texas
John Connally
Alta Vista
New Robinson Road
Circle
Granada Addition
River Oaks
Granada
South 12Th Street
Naval Reserve Officers School Earns Excellent Rating
Commander John G. Asaff announces that Naval Reserve Officers School 8 21 in Waco received an overall grade of excellent at the Annual Inspection held October 4 5 and 6. He credits LCDRs William W. Fall Jr and Bedfore D Edwards for diligent leadership and devoted duty, commending all for a hearty well done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Asaff
Naval Reserve Officers School 8
Waco
Asaff
William W. Fall, Jr
Bedfore D. Edwards
Thanksgiving Through The Ages
A historical overview tracing Thanksgiving from 1621 Plymouth celebrations to 1864 national observance. It notes Samoset and Squanto teaching crops, Massasoit’s feast, George Washington’s 1789 proclamation, and Sarah Josepha Hale’s push for a national holiday under Lincoln. Regional customs in Japan Sardinia Bavaria are mentioned alongside the core American tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradford
Plymouth Colony
Samoset
Squanto
Bradford
Massasoit
New England
George Washington
Sarah Josepha Hale
United States
Japan
Sardinia
Bavaria
Promotion for Marine SSgt Joe A Goodall at Camp Pendleton
Marine Staff Sergeant Joe A Goodall of Waco was promoted to his present rank while with the Second Infantry Training Regiment Advanced Combat Training Company at Camp Pendleton. The promotion cited time in rank, military appearance, and knowledge of general subjects. Goodall attended La Vega High School before enlisting in January 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Goodall
A. A. Goodall
Walnut Drive
Evelyn L. Bridger
Waco
Second Infantry Training Regiment
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton
Goodall
la Vega High School
Marines
Dead Man Identified As Hijacker Suspect
A deceased man was identified from photos as the hijacker of the Bachman Phillips 66 Service Station at 300 LaSalle last week. Detectives connected the suspect to the incident based on the photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamplin
Marlin
LaSalle
Baylor cadet Roberson promoted to second lieutenant
Second Lieutenant John L. Roberson of Waco received a cadet promotion in the Baylor University AFROTC unit for his grades leadership and officer potential. A Reicher High School graduate and National Honor Society member, he is the son of Mrs. Oddie Roberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Roberson
Waco
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Afrotc
Baylor University
Roberson
Oddie Roberson
S. 27Th St
Air Force
Reicher High School
Earl Bracken
Earl
Bracken
Sara Lou
Ridgeview
Baylor Library Gains Certification for Librarian Education
Baylor University's library science program wins state approval for certification of school librarians at all levels. President Abner V McCall announced the news after a letter from J W Edgar state commissioner of education confirmed the approval. The program enhances the School of Education teacher certification offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Abner V.mccall
State Board of Education
McCall
J. W. Edgar
Baylor
School of Education
Waco Council OKs refunds and eight resolutions
The Waco city council approved five tax refunds totaling 125.99 for automobile overcharges. They passed eight resolutions including lease with P&R Enterprises for airport property, sewer reimbursement with Coleridge Co., drainage easements, and a data processing equipment contract with the school board. Eight bids for supplies were awarded to multiple vendors totaling 80,750. A zoning board replacement will occur, and several contracts and payments were approved. Santa Claus parade set for December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
F. E. Merrill
Robert C. Lane
N. M. Gosden
Oscar O. Ohlsson
Edith W. Knebel
W. Eugene Kent
P&r Enterprises, Inc
Coleridge Co
City Tire and Battery Co
School Board
Turner Walls
Waldermer R. Hahn
Primrose Creek
Daughtrey Street
Amsco
Iowa Valve Co
Rohan Co
Lone Star Steel
Calumet
Bowles and
Eden
W. H
Lefty
Lumpkin
Southall Poised For Peak In Baylor Clash
Terry Southall faces a decisive test as Rice meets Baylor in Waco in the final 1960s Texas contest. Southall seeks to surpass pass and scoring marks, challenge the conference record for passes, and boost his pro prospects after a 29 completions performance against SMU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Foster
Baylor Stadium
Rice
Baylor
Bears
Owls
Terry Southall
Southall
Terry
Don Trull
Buddy Humphrey
Trull
Humphrey
SMU
Mustangs
Georgia
Arkansas
Razorbacks
Syracuse
Joe Namath
N.Y. Jets
Namath
Waco
John Bridgers
Bridgers
Texas Tech
Tom Wilson
Dan Drake
LSU
Rice Owls
Jess Neely
Bob St. John
Dallas News
Jerry Griffin
Billy Bob Stewart
Griffin
Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Foster
John E. Voorman
Voorman
Cooper Foundation
Waco Chamber
Naval School
Paul D., Luedke Jr
Lydia Luedke
Trice Ave
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
California
Interstate Theatre
Ngmena
the Munach. Corporation
Jack Lemmon
Walter, Matthau
Billy Wilders
United Artists
Sherif Brady Pamplin
Falls County
Jones Springs
West Falls County
Marlin Democrat
Harry Stallworth
Marlin High School
Brady
Lieutenant
Delbert Butler
Ronald L. Armstrong
Butler
Earline Brandon
R. T. Hill
Clifton Street
Brandon
Citizen
Baylor Library
Briggs- Weaver
Loyd Slimp
Airport
Walter Miller
J. F. Lewis
Zoning Board of Adjustment
William D. Ringo
Jim Jackson
Columbus
12Th
18Th Street
Harland Bartholomew Associates
Waco Transit Company
William Polley
Anita Park
Chevrolet
Joy E. Baker
James Sosebee
Central Christian Church
Ally
Leslie Lieber
Starr
Sid Luckman
Otto Graham
Y.A
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