30 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Waco News Citizen
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1963
Page
1
A Dallas Waco reader notes sadness at leaving Congressman Bob Poage's staff and confirms letters get replies. Mentions Kennedy assassination coverage, Johnson era hopes, and a Lake Air Center greeting to the president. Also cites Texas Safety Association tips, Autobahn contrasts, and a Dallas incident critique.
The Baylor University Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus, directed by Dean Daniel Sternberg, perform Verdi Requiem at 8:15 p.m. in Waco Hall on December 10. This 160-voice ensemble marks Central Texas’ first presentation of the sacred work and honors Verdi on the 150th birth anniversary.
Karem Shrine and Salvation Army launch a shoe fund drive in Waco on December 7 with Shriners collecting donations at black iron kettles. The goal is $5,000 to buy shoes for underprivileged elementary students, with funds tax deductible and distributed through Salvation Army programs.
The Texas Safety Association urges holiday travelers to review their car conditions and adjust speed to reduce the accident toll during the long weekend.
White House reports say Lyndon B. Johnson, a Texas native, seeks action to restart the nation after Kennedy's death. George Nokes, a Waco friend, met with Johnson as he attended a joint session and a public reception in Dallas and Waco before returning to the Heart of Texas Coliseum banquet. Johnson’s early days include a Thanksgiving address and speculation on a running mate, with changes anticipated in appointive posts during a 30 day mourning period.
The Texas Masonic Grand Lodge will hold its 128th Grand Communication at the Texas Masonic Grand Lodge Temple on December 4 and 5. The local arrangements committee includes Billy McClain as general chairman and Fred W Stolte Claude Morris Paul M Dickerson among others, detailing group chairs and duties for lodging publicity and hospitality.
An omitted credit line for a Look Magazine image shows Ex-President John F Kennedy and his son John John. The same issue carried a photo of the boy emerging from a trap door in the president’s desk, a widely circulated image noted during the week prior to Black Friday.
The Texas Safety Association urges pedestrians to wear white or light clothing to improve visibility at night and to walk facing traffic if walking in roadways.
The Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a home decoration contest with seven awards in two divisions. Division I is for decorations costing more than $25, Division II for under $25, with first and two runners up in each. A special award will honor the most outstanding entry.
In the Greater Waco area Christmas spirit grows as business resumes after JFK assassination. Jaycees finish downtown decorations while Grand Lodge Masonry prepares for the December Grand Communication. Court activity shifts as Judge Ben H. Rice closes the Western District of Texas session to hold trials elsewhere. Albert Bostick, former McLennan deputy, pleads not guilty in a mistreatment case as the grand jury weighs more than a dozen local matters. District Attorney Don Hall and aides present about 34 cases. civic life remains brisk and positive.
The Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce prepares a Christmas parade set for Friday December 6 at 6 p.m. Santa Claus leads the procession with floats and bands. Parade chairman Bobby Easter aims for the biggest event in years and two top Letters to Santa Contest winners ride on Santa’s float. Parade decorations downtown will be finished in time.
Entry blank for a Christmas decoration contest lists location of decoration and phone number. Includes division checkboxes and mail address to Junior Chamber of Commerce Suite 224 Raleigh Hotel Waco Texas.
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