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Grand Prairie Daily News from Grand Prairie, Texas • Page 11

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linwnen Grand Prairie linemen rest a moment before splicing a telephone cable which will service the southwest part of Grand Prairie with approximately 1800 additional telephones. The cable will extend from Marshall Dr. to Carrier and Freetown Rd. Contented and reasonably ful! following an early feast Phil Baird, left, and Paul Mangrum, right, listen to City Hall employees and guests kibiu over coffee. Mangrum is the office manager of the city water dept.

and the "City Hall chef" in his spare time. Members of the dinner committee included Mrs. Martha Pengelly, Mrs. Bernice McKnight, John Richardson, Buster Correll, Woor 1 row Fulton, W. B.

Jackson and Richard Wright. To the Kditor Since it would be impossible to commend the thousands of dedicated people from your city that gave of themselves in your extensive clean up and beautificalion program, I want to use this method. I had the pleasure of participating in the annual CHIC awards presentation on Nov. 16; and it not only was a great personal pleasure but the warmth and gracious hospital ity extended to me was appreciated. You and the other dedicated citizens of your community are to be commended for recognizing the need for total citizen participation in this effort, and particularly your newspaper for donating important space and the door prize.

Mayor Waggoner, Mr. Johnson, and all of the public officials have done an outstanding job in improving your great city. UK- mem bers of CHIC, and all of the citizens from the private sector have also demonstrated their concern for their community. ISi K. H.

Hackendahl Director, National Clean p- I'aint lip-Fix lip Bureau To the Kditor: 1 am taking this opportunity to express the thanks of the officers and members of the Grand Prairie 0 1S1 of the Benevolent and I'rotec- live Order of Klks for the wonderful write ups rind the publicity that was written in your newspaper about our Fall Conference! held here at the Grand Prairie Nov 2 and Please accept the enclosed resolution from the Klks State Association as the thank you from all members of the different Elks around the state of Texas Once again let me say thank you from all of the members and officers of the Grand Prairie Lodge to yourself and all of your staff. (Si William Webb. Secretary Grand Prairie Ixuige No. 1910 To the Editor: Your contribution of helping make the Hcaulifica- tion Awards Presentation such a success is greatly appreciated Will) your conlinuiHl help of news and your support of this program we are looking forward to a bigger and better year in Thank you again for all the work and time you gave to this program. iSi George W.

Poff Reautilicatioii Awards Chairman P. O. Hox Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 elect officers Maurice Hairgrove. 815 Dorian, was elected incoming president of the Grand Prairie Toasttnaster Club at a meet ing held in the Youngblood Restaurant west of town Thursday afternoon. Hairgrove, a Grand Prairie school teacher, heads a new slate of club officers.

He and his staff of officers will be installed al the club's first meeting after the year-end holidays. Jan. 17. Hairgrove will be helped in managing the club's affairs by John Tull, educational vice president; N. D.

Hopkins, administrative vice president; Raymond Gregory, sergeant- at-arms and W. B. Sherrell. secretory-treasurer. Sunday, November 24, 1968 GRAND PRAIRIE DAILY NEWS PAGE 11 Me Broom rites held Funeral services for Dewcy T.

McRroom. 47. were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Southland Funeral Home. McBroom.

a native of Tennessee. passed away Thursday. He had formerly resided in Midlothian and Fort Worth. He was employed by the Dave Blaxom Co. of Fort Worth.

He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Lois McBroom; one son. Dewey McBroom of Irving; two daughters. Mrs.

Virginia Bradshaw of Grand Prairie and Mrs. Patricia Neal of Irving, one brother. Leon McBroom of Memphis, three sisters, Mrs. Dale Hall of Covington, Mrs. Ruby Beasley of Brighton.

and Mrs. Alder Pilkington of Memphis, and two grandchildren. The Rev. Michael Daves officiated the service. Interment was at Shady Grove Cemetery.

I'TA Peterson from nurse trained The Florence Hill PTA heard what to do if a child swallows poison from an expert in the field. Mrs. Phyllis Castleberry. director of nursing at Mid-Cities Hospital, at a recent meeting. Winners of the membership award were those representing Mrs.

Clarecia Morton's room. Mrs. Bridget Barnes presided. Ttu- Southwest Conference football record for most net yards passing was set by Don Trull of Baylor in 1963 with 2.157 vards. Marine 2nd Lt.

Gary D. Peterson, 24, husband of the former Miss Judi A. Cuff of 1001 S.Iv 8th completed basic jet night training with Training Squadron Nine at the Naval Air Station, Meridian, Miss. During the five to six weeks of training as a student naval aviator he mastered the techniques of jet acrobatics and formation flying. He received some 48 hours of flight experience in the T-24 and T-28 jet training aircraft.

The average bird requires Total employment in Cali- eight times more oxygen when fornia has increased nearly 65 flying than when at rest. per cent in the past 15 years. 1.1. GARY I'KTKKSON Teletable SUNDAY Jerry Toomer, senior Industrial Cooperative Train- inq student, checks numbers in an auto parts cola- loque. He a 1 tends.

Grand Prairie High School and works, part-time at Graff Chevrolet. ICT trainer Glenn Basham is training to be a machinist. He is a junior at Grand Prairie High School where he participates in the Industrial Cooperative Training program. His employer is Central Products Corp. 1 :15 30 :30 CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL I CBS 'he Story Mind Scitnca Nt- iWaldl o( Itnui Ih.

King football. K.niai VI. Misioufl Am.rica Sm 9 i Church Fac.th. NitionJLj Point of Vi.w Spotlight on Hom.i iP.rcap'ion Sundty Morning lotai Fronti.rt ChSHrenT attend 'Orpheus' Christmas olavs ar Children in iho Woild. Aris Pn'ject.

(iin-ctcd In ChriMine Kallstrom. atU'tuli-d last. Sun ilav's al'tornntiii pcrlonnance ot the ojiora. in the I'lidersvorld." climaxing a sludv of the art. nuisic.

and literature of mythology Other tieli! trips imuie by the elementary and junior high children tins fall include attendance at the Casa Mana na Playhouse pre.st'nlatitm of Snow White" and the Nation al Children's Theater perform ance of "Toby Tyler." The preschool participants in the project have had field trips of a more concrete nature, including a visit to a cotton patch, a pecan hunt, and a trip to the pasture to watch horses eat and move. In addition to the field trips, the children are creating Imaginative trips of their own through original plays, complete with music and interpretative dance, for presentation SUBSCRIBE TODAY! to local children. A series three Halloween plays, presented in dual performances on All Hallow's Eve, were attended hy capacity audiences. FIRE A vehicle fire at 7:35 p.m. on the toll road resulted in an estimated loss of $1,400.00 reported One on Wed Station Three had one ivsus- citatior call to SW 4th St.

at 4 08 p.m. and two urass fires to Jefferson and 1500 block of Lakevievv. No damage was listed for either of the fires which occurred at and p.m. respective ly Original Christmas plays are now being created by the children as a part of their Child's World curriculum. Children participating in the project include Felest Bitner, Becky Brown, Patty Cramer, Paula Cramer, Suzanne Davidson, Cynthia Davidson, Mike English, Kurt Betzel, Lauranne Ligon, Shandy well, Greg Johnson, Bradford and Janet Ater.

Also, Melissa Gaines, Cynt hia Johnson, Penny Johnson, Miriam Zacharias, Glenda Marks. Terry Wicks, Darlenc Dotson, Christopher Leech, Kathleen Johnson, Stephen Brown, and Lisa Kallstrom Assisting Mrs. Kallstrom is her daughter, Kathy. Wray's offering band sweepstakes HaA Citi.i Bipliit Church Ditcovvry Himingwiy't Landry Football. Dalla, Cowboyi VI.

NFL Firit Chriitian Church Pr.ii vFL Football- Oakland R.ld.rl vl. Cincinnati N.wYork j.ft VI. Th. First Church ol D.il.i i Football jPoiM of i Induttry R.ilty CninchilU Survivil Chinchill. Chtmpionthip 8 1 US 12; Movi'i "55 P.iln 9 H.iton Ava Ginn MONDAY CALL AN2-5141 TO START THI DAILY MIWi! Wrav's Music Sliop, 12(5 Kast Main, is participating in a "Win-Your-Own-Hand Sweepstakes" with other music dealers across the nation during tile pro-Christmas sea son.

sponsored by the ci'iitury-old music instrument house of M. Uoliner, in cooperation with Boys' Life and Junior Scholastic, leading U.S. teenage publications, offers more than 2,000 awards, with a seven-piece band of lioimer instruments as grand Included in Hie latter arc a Huhiwr Uavinet llohner accordion, Hohner alto saxo- phone, Contessa electric gui tar and amp, Contessa folk guitar, Spnor drum Sonor xylophone, llohner recorder and a complete Kcholette Sound Studio. Ten llohner Cembalets will be the second prizes, 10 Contessa electric guitars third Hohner Melodicas fourth and 2,000 Hohner "Marine Band" harmonicas as the oilier prices Headers of the magazines may take the individually numbered card in the Christ mas issue of Boys' Life and Junior Scholastic to Wray's, where the 2,071 winning numbers are posted Fiii CHANNIL I M7. 8 i 1 P.pp.rmlnl "W.tch th.

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HUltlHiw Astrological forecast i FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, BY SYDNEY OMARR wise man controls his destiny Astrology points the TRIES (March 21-April 19): Accent on people who want to be friends Keep open mind. Fine for entertaining at home. Gra- gesture on your part could prove of immeasurable value. view of important objective tress is thorough my not be clear. Taketime to ambition You can't skip details.

Key to on long-distant c.ll.mes- sages Han ahead. Fulfill obligations to those at a Gain shown through reading, writing. Publishing, a SSir 22, Finish transaction which affects of mate, partner. Not wise to delay-money may be involved Get facts on table. Frank approach appears most successful.

Avoid beating about bush. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Be forthright. Obtain hint from CANCER message.

Accent on public relations. Area of chart relating to trends, cycles, reactions from general public ug. 22): Strive to so.idify relations with associates co workers, neighbors. Turn or charm. Hunch proves aSura Sow through Spiritual counsel today is beneficial.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 22): Good lunar aspect today coincides with" emotional fulfillment. Your Creative efforts are rewarded. Children bring pleasure. Recreational activity could lead to solid gain.

Know this-act accordingly. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Accent on home, property- Gua irt your Some may try to sell you the Broo dyn Bridge Be ready, willing and able to defend yourself.

If this you do, you (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Breakthrough Some details are made easier to comprehend. Cognation gained from those close to you. Neighbor makes request.

Strive to grant it. Change will be beneficial. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Accent on possessions, income potential.

If you will but listen to family member, you It is not easy but it would be constructive to bury false nride If truly mature, you emerge victorious. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb'. 18): Cycle high. Go after what you desire Stress on personal appearance.

Highlight originality, independence. Perceive meanings which are obscured by excuses. Get to heart of matters. You can do it. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Co-operate with persons concerned with charitable project.

Visit one confined to home, hospital. Be lenient. Practice golden rule. Not wise to rush or to TODAY 6 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY you are idealistic; projects which seem beyond reach serve as great attractions for you. Recent relationship is apt to prove permanent 4fkIIABI GENERAL TENDENCIES: Cycle high for AQUARIUb, PISCES Special word to LEO: be independent and insistent.

(Copr. T-M 1968, Gen. Fea. Corp.) FORECAST FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, BY SYDNEY OMARR "The wise man controls his destiny Astrology points the "'ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some who try to ingratiate themselves may have ulterior motives. Know this and keep guard up.

Some of your desires are close to fulfillment. Keep on course. AU RUS ea ApHl 20-May 20): Stress on how to accomplish goal Key is acceptance of added responsibility. Don't try to battle those in authority. Chance for promotion exists-take advan- football: NtwYork vt.

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Ireoki lurU't U. WtKr. Sign oH CalanaUi CHANNbH Romp.r Mivlwnv Ul: UU; WMtfi Left DM); TW D.n ol Oui Horn 'May 2l-June 20): Spotlight on ability to learn, perceive Being persistent today is tremendous asset. Don't give up before project is really completed. That's the key to happiness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are asked for financial advice Give your best but don't become involved to the point of no return. Think. Plan and analyze. Realize you must first aid (July 23-Aug 22): Rise above petly annoyances. Set fine example.

Permit mate, partner to have spotlight. You gam through display of patience, consideration. Make gesture which shows your sincerity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22). Show appreciation for services. One who has been loyal deserves praise. Give it. A hunch today could lead to valuable discovery.

Keep heallh resolutions. Avoid extremes. LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct. 22): Creative resources come to fore. You can break down restrictions.

Express yourself. Personal magnetism raling is high. People find you fascinating. Take a chance on your talents. SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov.

21): Accent on fulure security. Fine for establishing program of savings. Avoid waste. Gain greater understanding of family requirements. If facts are faced, a definite gain is indicated.

SAGITTARIUS i Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Avoid being confused by nonessentials. Do first things first. Then your forces are concentrated.

Help in community affairs. Co-operate with relatives, neighbors. Display humor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19): You lose if ytni see only what you want to see. today is to face facts as they exist-applies especially to money. Think before you invest. Gam shown if you are patient. AQUARIUS (Jan.

20-Feb. 181. Positive gam shown if you take initiative Fine for new starts in new directions. Highlight independence. challenge.

Prepare for overtime assign- ni (Feb. 19-March 20): Finish irnportanl project. Don't neglect apparent minor points Work with tools al hand. Aid is forthcoming from surprise source. Be discreet.

Play cards close lo chest. IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY your feelings run deep; you abhor the superficial Emphasis is on recent effort which affects family plans. Conditions improve and success is mdiated. GENERAL TENDENCIES: Cycle high for AQUARIUS. PISCES, ARIES Special word lo VIRGO: pleasant surprise lit social area is indicated.

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