The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 14, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 29, 1970 Page: 1 of 8
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TACTS AND ruN
BY NOUA FOUD
Don't you agree that the pres-
ent is quite confusing. We have
historians to tell us facts per-
taining to the past; there are
economists who inform us about
the future of these United
States yet the present condi-
tions are definitely confusing.
What will we do about these
conditions?
City Gives Tentative Approval To
Lone Star Gas Rate Raise of 19.48
Bartlett City Council and
Lone Star Gas Company moved
closer to agreement on a l'atc
raise for Bartlett at the Jan-
uary meeting Thursday night
with the amount of the raise
of
Oleta Swope who has two
teenage sons was asked if she
felt that there was a generation
jran. She answered "I hope so.
There always has been." These
"boys are lucky as Oleta is tak-
ing some courses at Temple Jun-
ior College and learning how to
"better cope with the gap. Know-
ing her - she can keep up with
the other students as she is
really IN and can understand
the modern trends.
We noticed many persons
creeping down the icy streets
last Monday and Tuesday when
the sidewalks and streets were
covered. Several were seen us
ing umbrellas as walking canes.
We wouldn't dare call names.
When Loma Young called
Leona Cryer late Sunday aft-
ernoon to tell her that there
would be no church -- we under-
stand that Leona was disap-
pointed. She is on the gomoro
than a traveling" salesman.
We congratulate the Cornelia
Wilson Garden Club and the
Woman's Wednesday Club in
observing Arbor Day by plant-
ing two trees each on the
grounds of the Elementary
school where they were greatly
needed. Hats off again to Louise
Iiimmer principal of the school
for again planning an Arbor
Day program.
It seems that life would be
simpler if all the people of the
world were more sincere and in-
terested in our future.
1 Will you register to vote be-
fore Jan. 31? Will you go to
the polls and cast your vote at
election time?
We should all want to im-
March Of Dimes
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Here Tuesday
The local March of Dimes
drive will get underway here
Tuesday Feb. 3rd with Mrs.
Elmer Cryer serving as chair-
man of this years drive.
Workers will canvass the
business district and the resi-
dential district of town. Some
workers may begin canvas-
ring on Monday Feb. 2.
Anyone who might be out
of town when the drive is con
ducted and would like to con
tribute may do so by calling
Mrs. Elmer Cryer and your con
tribution will be picked up.
Children's Pictures
To Be Taken Friday
Friday Jan. 30th is the day
to take Living Color pictures
of your little ones. The Tribune
is having pictures taken of all
children accompanied by their
parents or other guardian to
the American Legion Hall be
decided but the schedule
rates still to be approved.
A raise of 19.48 percent was
agreed upon but the city pi'o-
posed that this be a raise in
this percentage on ench cate
gory as it appears in the 1967
contract with the company
which is the rate schedule now
being used. Lone Star had pro
posed a rate schedule which
set the minimum at $2.00 and
gave an advantage to large
uses producing an overall
raise of 19.48 percent over
present rates.
The present minimum is
$1.50. Under the city's pro-
posed this would be raised to
approximately $1.67
J. B. Smith Lone Star dis-
trict manager stated Tuesday
that the city's proposal was ac
ceptable to his company and
that a new rate schedule meet
ing these requirements had
been prepared. It is in the
hands of Mayor George Fow-
ler and will be presented to
the council for final approval
at the councils next meeting
either regular or called. It will
go into effect on the first bill-
ing after approval.
Originally Lone Star Gas
Company had requested a
raise of 24.58 percent. The
city countered with an offer
of 18 percent and the rate of
19.48 percent agreed upon
was the company's next pro
posal.
Tom Anterlitch of Texas Se
curity Corporation met with
tne council to explain and re-
Bartlett To Vote Again On Indian Creek
Recreation Project Revenue Bonds
Pickle To Seek
Re-election As
Congressman
Bartlett voters will decide
for the third time the fate of
the Indian Creek Recreation
Project when they go to the
polls on February 14. The elec-
tion was called at the January
Meningitis
Contracted By
'Bartlett Student
James Lemons seventh grade
student in the Bartlett schools
from Davilla is in Scott &
White Hospital this week re-
portedly suffering from contag-
ious meningitis.
tween 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. ab
solutely free of any charge or Commend the set-up for a re
oDiigation. 'venue bond election to finance
rne iriDune wants to put)- Tnn rvnnt T?nnMnftnn
lish a picture of your child m pr01-ect with the bonds to be
a pnoiograpmc ieauire series. ;nst WfttBr nTlr1 HftTOfir
Lemons 14 is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wadie Lemons of
Ttt!ltn TTj-v Kninmn ill - Inaf
Congressman Jake Pickle an- .
nounced today that he will again Dv 1 hv T CT) Tnn lnio-M
v m inn firm m-oaciinnnl Monday by Dr. C. D. Goodnight
f. . . . cL 4-i tt o TT.ctof Holland whose examination
District Seat in the U. R. House! . . .
of Representatives for his -"u.8su " """V" """""-
fourth full two-year term. &J tTl wf
In making his annoiinco-ent (f'rmed m te3ts at Scott &
the Congressman said: "It isiwnue-
good to serve the people of thoj Dr. John Bryson Bell County
10th District and I appreciate Health officer advised Superin-
their support and their laith in
me as their elected representa-
tive. I like my job -- and I love
the people of the 10th District
of local children entitled "Citi-
zens of Tomorrow."
If you have not yet made an
appointment for this event do
it now by calling Mrs. A. W.
Richey 527-4403 and avoid
the possibility of a long wait.
License Plates Go
On Sale Tuesday
License plates will go on sale
here in Bartlett Tuesday Feb.
3rd for both Williamson and
Bell County.
License plates this year will
be sold by Mrs. Barbara Lange
SrLH"1? to ""luSSS1 at the City Hail.
resident has a responsibility.
What will you do?
Carl Cooper an outstanding
luncheon speaker at the Texas
Press Association meeting re-
marked "To attract - you must
be attractive." Another speaker
on the "Texas Program for
'Communities Development"
pointed out community prepar-
ations which are necessary to
attract new industries that pay
dividends must first include a
plan Clean up paint buildings
and improve the appearance and
conditions of their towns not
only to attract others but for
the present residents. This can
be done through the cooperation
of the Chamber of Commerce
city officials all civic organiza-
tions merchants and all resi-
rlnnts Ynn Vinvo tn friun nom-
thing to get something. ' yea
Through concentrated efforts
and desires Bartlett can accom-
plish much. Some saw a need
for a rest home several years
ago and this was built. What
do you want for Bartlett?
Hours will be from 8:30 a.m.
to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to
5 p.m. each day Monday
through Friday and from 8:30
a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday.
Bank Reports
Increase In
Deposits In 1969
Vernon Lemens Chairman of day January 31.
systems.
The plan was adopted and
the election date set for Feb-
ruary 14. Polling place is the
city hall. Results of the elec-
tion will be canvassed at the
regular February meeting on
Feb. 16.
A delegation from the Wo
man's Wednesday Club com
posed of Mrs. James Bailey
Mrs. Robert Ford Jr. and
Mrs. Stanley Schwertner ap-
peared before the council in
regard to understandings at
the time the club deeded half
of the lot on which the city
hall stands to the city.
Councilmen had an oppor-
tunity to see the new validat-
ing cash register which the
city now has in operation.
Voter Registration
Ends Saturday
Residents of Bell and Will
iamson County are reminded
this week that voter registra
tion ends at midnight Satur-
and I have enjoyed serving
them for nearly seven years
now. I consider it the most re-
warding and enriching period of
my life because I have been
ablo to serve others.
"I work hard at my job. Each
year I come back to the Dis
trict often visiting in every co
unty and trying to be of help.
Every person has access to my
office.
"The next two years will bo
challenging ones. We must
bring the interest rates down
and have a better control on in-
flation. We will be shifting our
national priorities to tackle
problems of pollution transpor-
tation improved welfare laws
and education. We must pass a
meeting of the city council last
Thursday night.
Reason for the election this
time is to issue revenue bonds
ngainst the water and sewer
system to pay for the project.
In doing so action of the second
election which called for issuing
revenue bonds against the mun-
icipal light and power system
to finance the project will be
nullified.
Financing the project with
municipal plant revenue bonds
was approved by voters on Aug-
ust 31 1965 by a 5-1 vote of
125 for and 28 against and
again on June 8 1968 by a
4-1 vote of 66 for and 15
against.
The second election was
necessary because of a legal
technicality in the wording of
the first election order which
in one place specified financing
by revenue or tax bonds when
only revenue bonds were in-
tended. Mayor Fowler and members
of the city council began to
question the advisability of is-
suing revenue bonds against the
municipal plant in August of
1969 when it appeared that is-
suing the bonds would mortgage
the plant for 40 years.
After discussing the project
tendent C. R. Lindsay this week
that the symptoms are sore
throat and high fever and sug
gested that anyone haying these during th0 September and
October council meetings and
determining that issuing the
bonds would tie up all municipal
symptoms should see their fam
ily physician. This applies par-
ticularly to students who may '
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uuvexueun in cuauiut wun ijuiii- ii. .. ; .
ons at school or on the school (erating and maintenance c
t? i:ii.. e iur. Penses for 40 years action was
Tl0"1 SLSVJi0 taken at the November meeting
Lemons family attend the Bart- rt 0i i.i i.; j
lett schools. They have been at JL " S f I nnd-
home this week receiving medi- ?bl .ffTC
cation. James has not attended " 3 L- I
school since last Thursday. .ftSSj""
Meningitis is such a sensa-l This action was made final
tional disease that it creates a Thursday night with the calling
great deal of talk but the pub- of the election for Feb. 14.
lie is reminded that one case is There is one other difference
not an enidemic. Health author- in this election. The election or-
ities have been advised and ler (calls for the issuing of
when and if they consider fur- $200000 in bonds whereas the
ther nrecautionarv measures previous elections called for the
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new farm bill that vitally af- necessary tne public will bead- "auuig- oi $xouuu m Donas
fects every county in this Dis-. vised. Inflation is given as the cause
tnct. Above everything we Doctors at Scott & White ad-. iT"'u. "1"Vb:
vise that while the disease is' "au"' " u"a agumsc me
highly contagious it has been revenues of the water and sewer
must find peace in the world
and I am hopeful that we will
ann flo Vi'ntnnm Pnnflinf In Vfrnlv f nnrA ffcof 1 r!nr - t V System Will tie-UP them for 4tf
phased out within the next two 100 coming in contact with it $7;ars' b"fc they do not provide
years. I will continue to work are affected. Ithe surplus of funds which the
for those programs that give a Supt. Lindsay was at Scott & muncPal Plant does for other
chance for every man to earn white Hospital at press time i ' . '
a living ana to enjoy tne Dene-
fits of a democratic government
to seek further information and 'Jftionflrnea Plana caJt
o!: ! for a lake of 480 surface acre3
that extends rights to all but! here. Should he be advised that norn?al lev? and 98 acres at
furthqr steps sholud be taken
announcement will be made at
school.
flood stage. A beach area pic
nic area and public facilities
are planned and boating skiing;
the Board and President of the
First Bank and Trust Companv
of Bartlett and Ben Parnell
Executive Vice-President re-
ported a new year end high of
$2936352.22 in total deposits
as of Dec. 31 1969. This is an
increase of $254086.22 over last
Martin Dies gave us food for
thought when he told us that
"In America today we have a
The announcement was made
at the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First Bank
and Trust Company held on
Jan. 21.
The not operating earnings
after taxes were $41.65 per
share. Of the one thousand
shares of stock outstanding 92
per cent of the shares were vot
ed by stockholders present or
strange paradox of unemployed ib to re.eect unanimous.
people on welfare and yet jobsiy (hQ YQSQnt Bonrd of Direct.
at MutsBib QYB
He closed by saying "If you '
do not like our country and its. Mr nn(1 Mra Richard John-
tratittions and are unwilling to ; son of Cameron were holiday
exert your dejires for chango
(Continued on page 5;
visitors of Mrs E. E. Springer
and Connie.
Citizens must have a certifi
cate to be able to vote in any
election in 1970.
A registration blank ap-
pears in this edition of The
Tribune this week for the con
venience of those who have
not yet obtained their certifi
cates. The blank may be filled
out and mailed to the tax col
lector in the county in which
you live before midnight Jan.
31st.
PTO Chili Supper
Tonight At School
Bartlett Parent-Teachers Or-
ganization is sponsoring a chili
supper tonight (Thursday)
January 29th at the high school
cafeteria. Time is from 5:30 p.
m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are 75 cents.
The public is invited to attend.
1 expects responsible action on
the part of the citizens. We
must see that law and order is
maintained."
f!nnf:5niiin(r Pfoklo sniri "Bo
naaiirnrl Hint ihn nonnlo nnrl thf . nftlw J Si -nnor.V- vn i al'ea most of it On the
problems of the 10th District Two cases have been confirmed sSh sid?'. are scheduled
nvo nlivnvi nnnnrmnat in TY1V f Pnm 1. .! l ( Hie entire area COVCl'S
mind and that I try constantly i week and an adult contracted ' 79 f .hich are to be
to rnflnct this in mv votinir and .mnninrritina n fnm wnoVa mm i owned Dy tne city.
my relationship with them. I
Meningitis a dread disease " "" aru lo oe nvauaoic
nf tfco t nnc Un nv Twenty-seven acres of recrea-
w ...... ...jv .uu "v-v... .i- firm nvm
nfiirnltr nrn i'r nnarfr won I llU11 "H-tl
meningities a few weeks ago.
strive to keep the lines of com-
munication open between the
District and my Washington Of
fice with a sympathetic ear
turned toward their problems
their wants and their needs."
Garbage Pick-Up
Scheduled Friday
The City will pick up the
garbage of all residents and
businesses here Friday Jan.
30th.
All residents are asked to
put their garbage in the alleys
if passable and if not pass-
able place the garbage in the
front where it will be seen.
During the month of Jan
Bunker Announces
Honor Roll For
Third Six Weeks
The project is possible at thia
time because it is a part of
the Donahoe Creek Watershed
project of flood control. Feder-
al funds will pay for construc-
tion of the dam and spillway.
IR. L Garner's To
t. "iLSta ifiSuS !l Have Anniversary
nounced the students making Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Garner
the honor roll for the third six of Route One Holland will be
Weeks. ihnnnrnrl on their imlrlmi wnrl-
i . .
Fourth graders making the
honor roll are: James Fischer
Brenda Janko Alice Rodri-
quez Tina Voight Suzanne
Ford and Laura Rister.
Students in the fifth grade
on the honor roll are Eddie
Cating Marsha Goodnight and
Nancy McBay.
Sixth graders include Cunt
uarv. the CJitv nas niCKea up ougiu. juqueiyn rreeman iisa
the garbage of all residents" Jackson Martha Jones LuEl-
and businesses free of charge J Ion Lindemanh and Randy
on a trial basis. Wolbrueck.
ding anniversary at their home
Sunday February 1st from 2
to 4 p. m. by relatives and
members of the Vilas Home
Demonstration Club.
Mrs. Garner was the former
Miss Clara Wohlob. She and
Mr. Garner were married at
Reed's Lake and have been
residents of Bell County since
that time.
A cordial invitation is exten-
ded to their friends and rela-
tives to attend.
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Ford, Robert C., Jr. The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 14, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 29, 1970, newspaper, January 29, 1970; Bartlett, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth82338/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bartlett Activities Center and the Historical Society of Bartlett.