Plano Daily Star-Courier from Plano, Texas • Page 1

COLLIN COUNTY'S LEADING INDUSTRIAL CITY THE PLANO STAR-COURIER COLLIN COUNTY'S FASTEST GROWING TOWN VOLUME NO. 72 SOUTH COLLETS LARGEST CIRCULATED NEWSPAPER PLANO, TmfRSDAY, SEPT71, I960 NO. 52 YEAH, TEAM Plano cheer leaders get in some practice for leading the yells at the football games of Coach Tom Plano High Wildcats. Reading from left to right, these winsome young ladies are Misses Jane Gregory, head cheer leader and a senior, Billie Jean Shields, junior, Janis Frye, senior, Sue Gregory, sophomore and Janet Pate, freshman. be seeing them leading yells of Plano fans at Friday Plano-Frisco game in Plano as well as at other nine games of the season.

The girls recently returned from a cheer leaders school at S.M.U. where they learned a number of new cheers and routines which they will be using this fall. The cheer leaders will be wearing new uniforms this season and they wish to thank the Lions Club for contributing $50 toward the purchase of same. The school has also added such new equipment as shakers, and megaphones for which the girls are most appreciative. -PHOTO BY L.

W. CASON I I MODEL PLANES Youngsters are showing more and more interest in flying model planes, which they are buying and assembling themselves. Down at Mary Kiddie Korner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harrell and their sales force are being kept busy selling these planes and we learn that the kiddies are able to assemble the complete outfit in a few hours time.

a contest going on at Kiddie Korner and first prize is a plastic plane, second prize a wooden plane and third prize a plastic car. Dates of the contest are Aug. 6 to Sept. 6. The small planes which you see the boys flying all over the city are called Balasa planes, equipped with gas motors and everything necessary to keep them flying in the air.

With a little know-how, patience and determination, they are not too difficult to assemble and provide the young owner with hours of fun and recreation. YOUTHFUL CONCERT Gailyn Ann, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Ray Toler, like other youngsters, is a great imitator and playing at make-believe. The other day she was out in the yard with her younger brother, Chris, and by her actions must have been imitating a prima donna.

It matter that she got her religious and popular songs all mixed up as she stood on a soap box and sang literally for all the community to hear. First song in her repertoire was a Sunday School song, Loves Then, without hesitation or a pause, she launched into Nothing But a Hound The concert was a huge success. ixivk ROCKS IN HIS EARS Ed Cooper, superintendent of the pressroom of the Garland Daily News, went home the other evening for his evening meal and fully intended to be back at the office within the hour, or by 8 p.m. But he show up at the appointed time. Then, came 8:30 9 p.m.—and still he shown up.

Shortly after 9 p.m. Friend Ed made his appearance at the News office and told this story of why he was delayed. While he and Mrs. Cooper were eating supper, their 4(4 year old son ran into the house crying and saying that his ears hurt. The Coopers hurriedly took him to the doctor's office.

Know what the good doctor found in the ears? In one ear, three rocks and in the other, two more rocks. Now this friendly and capable young newspaperman of the News and Mrs. Cooper are wondering just what they can do to break their manly young son of this dangerous habit. AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK President Eisenhower has designated the week of Nov. 6 as American Education Week.

Among other things, the chief ex- ecutive said, American system of free public education, recognizing the supreme importance of the individual and his right to develop his capacities to the full, has created a virile and powerful society of responsible citizens. He called this system a means for preserving most precious heritage of our land and a basic requirement for further social and economic MORE PENCILS Three new additions were made this week to our pencil collection from Mrs. Gladys Harrington, who recently returned home from a 53-day trip over Europe, the pencil coming from Melrose Abby, home of Sir Walter Scott. Another pencil was left on our desk this week by Mrs. Dean Burnside who said that Mrs.

Gray sent it to us for our collection. It is an American flagship pencil. The third came from Mrs. Dick Ellis of Nebraska, who is visiting in Plano with Mr. Ellis.

She is the former Miss Lula Bailey. All are greatly appreciated. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garrett were Mr.

and Mrs. Taylor Campbell of Garland and Mrs. Ercell Crouch of Dallas. Mrs. Crouch remained over for a few days visit with her brother and wife, Mr and Mrs.

Loyd Campbell and her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garrett. Mrs. Tommy Gay of Barry, Texas, spent several days recently with her mother Mrs.

N. P. Lynge, and other relatives in Plano. Merchants To Close Labor Day The following Plano firms will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5 for the day. A.

R. Schell, Jr. and Son Pete Ford Realty David McCall Insurance Berryman Miller Insurance B. B. Carpenter, Insurance Davis Insurance E.

L. Sherrill Real Estate Plano Realty Texas Power and Light Company Lone Star Gas Company First National Bank RiteWay Cleaners Brannon Food Mart Co-op Cash Grocery Plano Star-Courier A. Weatherford and Son, Jewelry Everett and Logan, Jewelry Griffin Store Kiddie Korner Nathan White Department Store Dress Shop Fashion Center DeVashers C. L. Harrington Appliance Cates Barber Shop Plano Barber Shop Town Country Carpets E.

0. Harrington Furniture Plano Furniture Company Flower Shop Flowers Fielder Lumber and Supply Plano Lumber Company Railway Express Variety Babcock Auto Supply Harrington Pharmacy will be open till 11:00 a.m. Drug will be open till 11:00 a.m. The Plano Public Schools, which began their fall terms of school Wednesday, will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day but students will report for classes Tuesday morning. Plano Lady Home From Trip Abroad Back from a 53-day tour of 14 foreign countries, Mrs.

Gladys Harrington, well-known and esteemed Plano lady, is being kept busy recounting highlights of her trip, that was made by airplane, boat, train and bus. Mrs. Harrington left Montreal going by boat to Naples, Italy, then followed journeys by train, plane and bus to these countries: Italy, Austria, Germany, Israel, Greece, the Holy Land, England, Holland, France, Switzerland, Cypress and Scotland. It was in Scotland that Mrs. Harrington attended the World Convention of Disciples of Christ in Edinburgh.

She was with a group headed by Dr. Roward, pastor of the Central Christian Churtrh of Dallas. Thirty-three were on this tour. Briefly, some of the highlights of her extensive tour that continued nearly two months were: Wading in the Sea of Galilee. Visiting ruins in many lands, reminiscent of a day of long ago.

Viewing the River Jordan. Traveling on the Appian way out of Rome. Visiting Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Israel. Visiting the room that was the scene of the Last Supper. Mrs.

Harrington made extensive notes of her journey and kept her camera busy taking pictures of historic spots visited. Where pictures were not made, due to inclement weather, she purchased many slides of scenes of that particular area in order to have a complete picture story of her long journey. was a memorable trip and one that I shall always she informed the Star-Courier. City Council Announces 10 Per Cent Tax Rate Cut The Plano City Council voted I This is a new for the Monday night to give the citizens Council and Mayor in their efforts of Plano the first tax cut in view toward authority with responsibil- of the increased valuation made ity and better government. The possible by the diligent work of Council of this city is made up of C.

O. tax department. top executive talent, testified by Dr. Sadler, Dr. Lindlay To Speak At First Christian Centennial Day Program DR.SADLER HERE FROM OLYMPIA, WASH.

Our office acknowledges a welcome this week from Mrs. Pies Gilliam of Olympia, who is here visiting in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. J. T.

Uland and Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Uland. She is a sister of Mrs. Leonard Uland of Farmersville.

Mrs. Gilliam left Plano Wednesday to visit her niece and nbphew, Mr. and Mrs Walter Vittitow in Garland and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Harper in Garland.

She has visited West Point, Denver, in Oklahoma and Arkansas on her extended visit. She has five sisters and all were present recently in Arkansas for a happy reunion. Dr. M. E.

Sadler, Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer, and Dr. D. Ray Lindiay, President, both of the staff of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, have been named principal speakers for the Centennial Celebration Day program set for Oct. 30th, at the First Christian Church in Plano. Dr.

Lindlay will speak at the morning worship hour and give the "Celebration by address. Dr. Sadler will give the Heritage address in the afternoon, following a homecoming dinner for all former church members and ministers. Dr. Sadler will give his address on Heritage, Testimony of the Past.

Challenge of the Present, and Hope of the Recognition of people present will be made at this time. Dr. Colby D. Hall, retired Dean of Texas Christian University, and veteran historian of the Texas Disciples, has been invited as a special guest of honor for this part of the program. TCU has had close ties with the families of the Plano congregation from its beginning as Add- Rann College, a forerunner of the college, when it was adopted as a church school in 1873 in Plano in a state convention in the new little church house on College Hill.

.1. A. Clark, father of Addison and Randolp Clark, the founders of the school in Hood County, had preached for the Spring Creek congregation in its early days and made many friends in this region. Since G. F.

Carpenter, who was among the first graduates of Add- Rann, there has been a steady stream of students from the Plano congregation enrolled in the church college, beginning at Add Rann and continuing at both Waco and Fort Worth after the name was changed to Texas Christian University. It will he like homecoming for the ex-students of T. C. U. Plenty Of Fun For All At Merchants Street Party In Plano Sept.

22 Our. Plano Merchants have announced further plans for the Street which is scheduled for Thursday night, September 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. As stated in last Star- Courier, the Plano Rotary Club will be selling hot dogs, the Band- boosters with the cold drinks. Emmitt Clem will be on hand with his Plano High School Band and there will be other musical entertainment.

The Plano Lions Club will sponsor a Polio Clinic for the convenience of those who need shots and bosters. Dr. Thomas O. Eller and his able staff will be in charge of the Clinic which will be located in the Chamber office. Please make your plans now to get the needed shots.

Our merchants will sponsor the Ken Sims Opens Mobil Service Station Tuesday Ken Sims, who opened up the Sims Mobil Service Station, corner 15th and Central Expressway, Tuesday of this week, is inviting everyone in Plano and community to come by and get acquainted. going to have our formal opening later and we urge everyone to watch for the date of this big event," Mr. Sims informed the Star-Courier Monday. He is handling all Mobil products, including gas, oil, tires and batteries, and offers these further services for the motoring public: their positions in banking, insurance and commercial fields in the Dallas area. They are Mayor Art Stranz and William (Bill) Goodman, O.

Eugene (Gene) Lynge, Alex Schell HI, James Dilts and Albert Ingram, Councilmen. They voted unanimously to accept the tax rate cut as proposed by City Manager Joe Marchman. Mayor Stranz quoted the many additional services and capital improvement plan available this year to the citizens of Plano in the new budget totaling three- which met i quarters of a million dollars for 19(50-61 even though a tax rate cut is being made at the same time. The new budget was approved and will be available to the public after final corrections are made. Plano citizens will read this story with great interest.

Our City Council, as pointed out above, is a group of Plano men who have achieved success in their chosen fields of endeavor. They are a hard-working group and are giving liberally of their time and talents for the benefit of all Plano. To Mayor Stranz and all council members we join other citizens in saying a big for the tax rate cut and for the many other fine services they are giving this city and community. Council Puts Teeth In Ordinance Covering The Stray Dog Situation awarding of prizes, being donated wheel balancing, brake service, by your local merchants. Further wash and wax, lubrication and details will be announced on this service, phase next week.

I business will be appre- Fun for the Due to the large amount of calls and danger to Postmen, Sanitary Workers and children, the City Council has acted to put teeth in the Ordinance covering the stray dog situation. The owner of any dog, cur or pedigree, that allows the dog to run free and enfringe on other property, endangering the health and welfare of the public, will be issued tickets by the Police, as follows: 1st offense $1.00, second offense $5.00, third offense $10.00: fourth offense the case goes to the City Corporation Court. Under the Police powers of the municipal government, the number of dogs are limited in any residential area, the placing of dog excretions in garbage cans is unhealthy and is prevented by law. The Sanitation Department will file claims against this practice after warning by a courteous letter to dog-owners. The health menace and cost to Government in picking up trash and garbage cans after dogs must cease.

This is endorsed by the City Health Officer Dr. Tom Eller as preventative medicine, Sanitation Department To Enforce Garbage Can Requirements Go Round and other surprises. Make your plans now for a family outing in downtown Plano, Thursday night, September 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mr and Mrs.

Grover Wetsel of Bellaire, Texas are spending a vacation in Plano with their parents, Mr. and Mrs Grover Wetsel Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rogers and family.

'i- NEWLY-OPENED PLANO MARINE C. H. Landers is seen standing in front of his newly-built and opened business, the Plano Marine Service, at 1105 Avenue in Plano, south of the railroad on old Highway 75. In this complete Marine Service, only one of its kind in Plano, Mr. Landers has Johnson Motors and Texas Maid Boats on hand for his customers.

He also offers sales and service and has a well-equipped shop in the rear for motor repair and parts. He invites everyone to come down and see his newly-opened Plano Marine Service. (Photo by L. W. Thanks Firemen, Police Supt.

E. A. Sigler of the Plano public schools said this week that school officials are most appreciative again this year of the offer of Volunteer Firemen to be in charge of parking at all home football games of the Plano High Wildcats and to assist the police in every manner possible. Mr. Sigler also complimented the fine Plano police department for their valuable services in helping take care of the crowds at each home football game.

The Plano school superintendent was high in his praise of both the Firemen and the Police Department for their services at all local grid games. business will be he said. Mr. Sims, experienced in this line of business, is giving Gold Bond Stamps to his patrons. His station is well-located, at the corner of 15th street and Central Expressway.

His telephone number is WY 5-4424. NEW SUBSCRIBERS Fred T. Brooks and Bud Motley, both vice-presidents at the Merchants State Bank in Dallas were visitors at the Star-Courier office one day last week. We wish to thank them for their subscriptions to the Star-Courier and also a subscription for Frank Duff, officer at Merchants State Bank. We also wish to thank W.

M. Beavers, chairman of the board and G. S. McGuire, vice-president, for recent Star-Courier subscriptions Under Health Officer endorsement and under City Ordinance each residential lots must place the waste and garbage in standard 20 gal. garbage cans with lids.

The practice of placing 50-gal. drums and a dozen waste haskets order to have it picked up is contrary to ordinance. To facilitate the Sanitation Service it is necessary to the citizen to purchase and use the Standard 20-gal, garbage cans for pick up. After fair warning and the use of stickers on the non-regulation containers the trash container must conform or be picked up including the container or ignored. The City at this point is picking up over 30 tons of trash each week, working a hardship on the department in schedule time and service when the containers are finds this service operating in the red and is reviewing the possibility of changing this low rate of $7.20 a year on residential pick up to approximately $15 00 a year.

This department needs to be self -upporting but not make a profit. This is part of complete analysis of all departments in City Government by qualified men to bring the efficiency up to standard Changes in City Government is a sign of progress in a changing population ratio and future preparations taking place today. Grass, limbs and yard sweepings are handled on overtime. Limbs must be in 4 foot cuts to fit the pand- stake truck. too large or too small.

The cooperation is asked of all citizens grade teacher in the Plano in this matter. The City Council I mentary School this year. MOVE TO PLANO Mrs Mary Jo Montgomery and son, Clay, are residing at 915 17th St. since their move from Anna. Mrs.

Montgomry will be a third Ele- Notice The Senior Class of 1961 is sponsoring a paper drive Sunday, Sept. 11 beginning at 2:00 Please call Carey Pharr at WY 5-4261 or Janis Frye at WY 5-3314 before Sunday if you have any papers. Members of the class will sponsor a paper drive every month for the next few months. Please watch this paper for the dates. Courtesy Notices Mailed In Delinquent Tax Drive Now Underway In Plano The Tax Department announces that an all our effort to collect delinquent taxes is now under way.

Courtesy notices have been mailed to all persons owing taxes to the Independent School District giving them an opportunity to clear up these back taxes prior to September 15, 1960 or make satisfactory arrangements for month- 1 ly payments. Final notices will be sent out after September 15 to those who 1 ignore this courtesy notice and these accounts will be turned over to the city attorney for legal action and foreclosure if necessary. Legal action for the collection of taxes is unpleasant not only to the property owner but also for the tax department and every effort to avoid such action will be made by this department, C. 0. Keeler, Tax Assessor-Collector, says that when he came to Plano, tax ledgers dating back to 1930 were given to him with accounts have been delinquent every year from 1930 to 1959.

The penalty and interest on items dating back to 1930 add up to 190 per cent. Legal fees would add about $20. more to the cost which cannot he waived under any circumstances. Mr. Keeler says that if the property owners will pay their current taxes and keep the current taxes paid, in the future he will work with them to clear up the back taxes without caus-.