The Irving News Record from Irving, Texas • Page 26

Page 4 IRVING NEWS RECORD Irving News-Reeord Ir.i,.;»’ is each Riursday at 1022 Irving Blvrl. Texas. Tiilephone for oewji, claiSified arid display osthg. Any erroneous ref ie it ion on iikaividual finn, or tion Will u' gladly or ree teil if rnatU-T is ailed tu the persooiil atLennon of ediu-r. IhiH IS a Fatiishing Con pauy publicaaoru Stanley T.

MvBrayer, Richard H. Nichols, executive edUi'r, SteaJdey, al advertising iiiaiiager; Ruth Davies, editor of page; Mired advertising represenutive; Marty Giampetro, cnxaiation maaaswr. ond lass mail privdeges authorized at Irving, Texas. Please notiiy ilie Sevrs in advance vwien your ftddress so you will recejw your without inierruption. Failuie tu retsive a paper should repot tu or Not Inevitable The predictions of populauons of 60,000, 80,000 100, 000 or even 150,000 for Irving at some time in the future, while based on sound reasoning, do not necessarily mean tliat the population growth extensions will ring true.

And if the do come to pass the process will not be tiie inevitable worKing of a chain of events set in motion by the city's luv.aDon and proximity to Dallas, hort Worth and othier growth factx)rs. Rather the fruition of the growtii estimates depends on sound, constiuctive planning and action at tlie locctl level. For several years w'hile tlie gro'Ath has moved rapidly ahead the progress at times has seemed to be in spiie of, and not Decause of actions on the part of at least a portion of die city's residents. it may not be thus from tiiis on. UrJy tile foolish would assume chat the ciry' will continue to grow regardless of what we do, or wtiether we do at all.

master plan on which federal aid lias approved is the first step toward making tlie municipal climate favorable for gi'owth. Hie master plan developed after two years' work and at the of more than $80,000 will not be an end in Itself, but a means to an end; tor the best city plan in the 'Mjrld would not worth tiie paper it's written on if Its provisions remain on implemented. At Uiib some might say that tlie city is big enough as It is, or even too big. iidd a nice town and tiie rest of the speech is familiar. Aside from the pride vviiich one should feel in thieir city, all residents of the city have an economic stake in us giowili.

It is easy to see how a who owned real estate in addition to one's residence would be benefitted. Even the who owns o.ily the iiouse in which he lives is beiiefitted as tlie city continues to grow because of improved re-sale Value oi liie house, and in many cases appreciation in value. In addition, all share in the einployment, profession or business opportunities larger ciry brings. Like otiiei things which are wortliwhile, gi'owtli caimot De achieved We have to pay for our share of the master plan's cost. We have to pay lor paving, dxainage, sewer extensions, water extensions, fire protection, added recrea- Doriol facilities, right-of-way tor streets anddi'ainage structures.

If one IS caiegorKally to growth, and too trouDled with the problems wiach go with growth tlien there are many cmes in thu other states to which one can move where tliere been any growtli problems many years. Thursday, December 12, MAYOR SNIPS TliE Kli3BON--The new Post home of tlie local VFW 01 ganizauon was opened Saturday afternoon. Post Commander Melvin Neif gave an inspirational address, the memorable dale of December 7, 1941. After prayer by die Post Chaplain, Mayor Paul Laird cut the ribbon, officially opening the attractive Post at 802 West Shady Grove Photo by Davies. I WELCOMING welcome mat wab out Satuiday as VFW Post 2494 held open hou.ie celebrating die first anniversary of their organization since the Post was reactivated.

Friends called throughout the alternoon to itispect tiie attractive new quarters. Pictured are Travy Click, vice commander; DJ Nesbitt, past commander; and Melvin Huff, Post by Davies. The Best Gift Christmus should be a happy time, and not an occasion tor domestic strife, pre-occupation with bills, buying giving and gening or ambling dirough an alcoholic fog. The (in terms of money) and the most dear gift one could give at the ChrisDnas season would be to reconcile with those from whom one has been estranged eiUier in aistance or spirit. And yet, the law enforcement agencies tell you that tlie Christmas season, even more so than odier holidays, is the time for family feuds, quarrels and fights.

iiusDands and wives, parents and children and neigliburs who have been at emniiy over a period of lime see too much of each otiier during die holidays, and aided by false courage, blind truculence or mad rage brought on by alcohol bring the dispute to the physical violence stage. If one has a relative who has laflicied some real or imagined hart, what could be a Letter gift than a forgiving spirit? No greeting could sent to one who has been injured in some way than a request for forgiveness. One who majors more upon the positive aspects of the Clirismias holiday and seeks to promote good will while rememi)ering the occasion whicii is Ijeing celebrated will achieve success easier dian one whose Chiiscmas motto IS not to spend too much money on gifts this If Chrismias means good will to us tiie buying, gifts, giving and getting won't be so much of a problem. A Full House 'Itic basketball tournament which starts in die high scljool gymnasium today is a good opportunity to see some interesting and exciting contests, and ai tiie same time give appreciation by one's presence for an ambitious, forward-looking athletic program. Hie high school gymnasium, even with oeats on just one Side, is seldom crowded, and never really full.

When it is noted that the seating capacity is far less than the total high school stuaent body it Is easy to see that the basketball games are being played in relative privacy, A full gymnasium for all the games (and certainly the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night sessions) would be a word of welcome to the visitors as well. REFRESiiMENT BAR Sandwicties, coffee, cookies and punch were served from this attractively decorated re- freshnient Hostesses were Lee Leonard and Billie Photo by iJavies. IS VIE WED--Pictured with Mayor Paul Laird, following Lhe riobon cutting at the VFW Post, are Cub Scouts and Brownies whose handicraft was on display during the open house Saturday. The group is pictured at the refreshment bar. Staff Photo by Davies.

VF to tlie formal opening of VFW Post Home Saturday, noted the many accomplishments of the organization, winch cakes an active role in Civilian Defense. Scout activities, hospital and charitalile Photo Jby Davies..