The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 69, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 1, 1987: Searching Inside

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...— Hallsburg incorporated 1980 11— Waco tornado killed 114,1953 14—Treaty of Valasco, ended Texas Revolution... PAGE 2, TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87 “What The Sesquicentennial Meant To Me.... The fall of cotton, the floods, the: 1953 tornado, the closing of James Connally in the mid-1960’s all... of that period was notbrick or mortar, it was our youth. As a native of Waco, I became one of those statistics... into former Wacoans all in their 20’s and 30’s, all dejected that they weren’t living in Waco and raising

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... at the Courthouse Garage at 514 Washington, open 24 hours, 7 days a week servicing the needs of Waco/McLennan County... joined the firm. In 1953, a tornado ripped out the showroom, all the stock along with the Citizens.... Weinbrenner shoes. Print Mart: “The Medium Is The Message” GIANT PRESSES—Gulf States Paper Corporation’s Waco... packers, butter and margarine packers and other special customers in Waco and throughout the nation. (Bill... to include office supplies and moved to their present location at 1106 TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT

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... banking nOBINSON state Bank 410 South Robinson Drive • 662-3930 BUD PRICE, PRESIDENT ... , Ml Waco...” some downturns, right now, but Waco seems to be holding up fairly well through this “adjustment” period... signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4,1776. OVERCOMING DOWNTURNS Waco is overcoming some... this year we have seen four new manufacturing facilities and a large distribution center come to Waco.... And we hear there’s a few more about ready to announce. Waco has almost 200 manufacturing or distribution

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... Waco On Main Street Of Texas 1-35 TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87. PAGE 7 1 ■ |... 4# pi,/ -yfljSafe . . vv, &ACQ wmmrnxm ■ ■ wmmmMi By BILL FOSTER, Travel Writer Waco is within 90... a convention. Not only is Waco close, but it has all the recreation one could ask for after business is taken... care of. Lodging is no problem with Waco’s abundant supply of 1,540 Meet Miss Waco 1986-87 Bridget... Butcher By M.E. DIONNE Miss Waco for 1986-87 is Bridget Butcher. A green-eyed, brunette beauty majoring

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... PAGE 2, TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87 Tourism Boosts Waco’s Economic Development... more money flowing into our economy in Waco? Let’s take a hard look at the tourism business. Let’s go... after more conventions and more visitors coming into Waco for business or pleasure. We already have... job opand motels. This way our visitors are portunities for Waco citizens. The list ■§1 1 i \ paying... of Lights on Lake Waco. Then there’s events like the Jaycees Boat Races, the Paseo de Luz, the Great Texas

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... Horse Racing In Waco? Once upon a time Waco had three horse race tracks, according to Roy Durie... they want it or not. It would be on a local option basis. Back when Waco was known as Six-Shooter Junction.... If it did pass the Waco area economy would benefit even if we didn’t have a track or pari-mutuel betting... in the Waco area. This is because the Waco area is home to a great many horses and horse shows. In fact, it... of the Red Horse Bam at the Heart of Texas Fairgrounds. Waco has many breeding farms in its countryside

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... and other interesting stories ***************************************** Spirit of Texas! Alive in Waco... The Spirit of Texas is alive and well in Waco. This special souvenir edition of the Citizen is designed... in Waco, during Texas’ 150th Birthday. Sure, we’ve had our share of setbacks, but we are facing up to them.... Its a challenge that Waco is taking on. During our 136 years of existance Waco citizens have faced... Waco’s future. We reporting on many new things happening in Waco, and all the major construction going

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... TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87, PAGE 4 INTERVIEW Chas. Wells’ View Of Economy... The Waco economy in 1986 can be good or bad depending on one’s current financial standing, a Baylor... professor stated. “For folks in Waco with a good job, they never had it better,” said economics and money... that Waco is not feeling the crunch as other parts of the state. He attributed this to Waco’s college... student population. “I think Waco is blessed with its student population and therefore I don’t think we’re

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... TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87, PAGE 5 !X™LE ^ *" frQnt °f C0nVCTt ^ ^..., 1928. Montgomery Ward Building. (Von Blon photo) At the turn of the century Waco was the boom town... on the platform of the MK&T passenger depot and predicted Waco has advantages that can’t be overcome. Well some... Texans did find ways of building a city faster than those in Waco, even without all the natural... advantages. But Waco has had steady growth ever since our forefathers first discovered the spot

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... THE WACO Citizen TEXAS TRANSPORTATION3^ TOURISM mmm - r.-: »vT< » ^ PROGRESS EDITION SEPTEMBER.... 1986- 87 CITIZEN'S 40™ PROGRESS EDITION THE QUEEN AT DOCK—The Brazos Queen II, Waco’s floating... 1CCIY JANUARY MARCH y ■ >> i i' *! r ff: Autorama FEBRUARY j^UZI ft\ ;J* ^ — toiWM* i-. M Waco Boat &... Waco Pageant Cinco de Mayo JUNE '' ' '311:' Mi Texas Air Expo Baylor Pre-registration Summer Activities... In Waco JULY Freedom Frolic Boat Races AUGUST ‘ “ “ a ilpSr;5* ■NIB R Great Texas Raft Race West Rodeo

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... PAGE 6, TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87 Transportation— Waco’s Destiny By ROY... WALTHALL Have you ever invisioned what Waco would be like in the year 2001? Some say it won’t be much... of transportation, then Waco could truly become the hub of the Texas Triangle. Historically, being a highway, rail..., and air center wouldn’t be anything new for this area. Waco during its zenith was an important air base... of the population resides within a hundred and seventy-five miles of Waco. No other city over 25,000 population can

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... Division of a century old company, Gulf States Paper Corpo ration’s Waco plant has seen continuing... expansion and development for nearly a quarter century in Waco. Today, the Waco plant employs than 200 area.... We are proud to be a growing part of the industrial scene in Waco. HUGE presses print custom-made... folding cartons Gulf States PAPER CORPORATION PAPERBOARD CONVERTING DIVISION 401 Precision Drive Waco..., Texas 76710 (817)772-9310 MILLIONS OF CARTONS PRODUCED EACH YEAR AT GULF STATES* WACO PLANT RITTENHOUSE

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.... Waco Drive tors To Waco TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87, PAGE 5 MAJOR STREET PLAN WACO... ^ / M+laverneju Jr "^Rryvn-MomnWH^L.* HOUP*< go* WACO HILTON 95Qk>-/ 1*^ £/ ramada inn Cullens... • Commodes J3 500 & Up Lumber of all kinds for all types of jobs 809 Dallas 752-0094 Waco, Texas... 3R€CU€R’S K • - FURNITURE 752-4961 27) KOEHNEPARK 28) LAKE WACO 29) LITTLE LEAGUE STATE... (USO) 54) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 55) VETERAN’S MEDICAL CENTER 56) WACO CIVIC THEATRE 57

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... THE WACO Citizen TEXAS llliSi EDUCATION • SPORTS • BUSINESS Mi EM MMi PROGRESS EDITION SEPTEMBER... are becoming a nation of illiterates. And the way out is through education. If this is so, then Waco is in good.... Baylor Industry continues with their liberal education, as do the other schools in the Waco area. Waco... in Texas. The public schools in the smaller cities around Waco have excellent marks. TSTI-Waco Leads... * a a fmm Texas A&M and its name was changed to Texas State Technical In- TSTI-Waco offers a wide

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... is 48 months 1227 North Valley Mills Waco, Texas 76710 817/776-5600 ^Registered trademark of Lamar.... START PAGE 4, TEXAS 150 PRpGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87 TSTI- Waco Site Of Texas A ir Expo F.M.... Young Brothers Means Better Highways In Waco TSTI-Waco was the site of the Texas Air Expo, an official... in the North American AT-6. Other highlights included a tribute to noted Waco aviator Frank Price... Office, Dallas, presents Henry Brooks (left), program chairman of Automotive Technology at TSTI- Waco

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... PAGE 8. TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS. SEPT. 1986-87 Waco Construction’s record of completed... projects speaks for itself. Waco Construction, Inc. has constructed a diversified range of facilities... and manufacturing complexes. The ability to deliver a design/build service has made Waco Construction, Inc. one... Strauss & Co. Waco Public Library f | Contact us for your commercial, L J municipal... and industrial projects. P.O.BOX3216 6011 BOSQUE BLVD. WACO, TEXAS 76707 817/772-3660

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... PAGE 4, TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87 Welcome Visit! The Waco 1020 N. 25th • P.0.... Box 3280 Waco, Texas 76707 • Phone: (817) 754-3511 DRIVE-IN OFFICE 26th AND COLE For more information... or maps, call (81 7)754 3511 in Waco. ‘4UT\* MORGAN SIGN GO. 3704 West Industrial 752-3784 WACO MUNICIPAL... park Lake Waco & SECOND NEW ADDITION IS ADDED. Beautiful lots $175.00 TERMS available For Those Who... Waco Hall 4) BOSQUE PARK 5) BRAZOS QUEEN 6) CAMERON PARK 7) CENTRAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK 8

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... m TSTI WACO TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87, PAGE 3 Commercial Art Receives... Accolades The TSTI-Waco Commercial Art and Advertising program has received much publicity in recent years... entry for a flag for the city of Waco. In fact, it was a winning sweep for TSTI as Eric Barber, an art... was used to encourage people in the Waco area to donate toys to Mexia State Home through Mental.... Rufus Burleson, an early president of Baylor. Burleson was the first president of the Waco Campus. mmm

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... PAGE 6, TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87 Citizen Celebrates 40th Year Concentrates... On Local News The Citizen Newspapers opened Again the Citizen continued to lacking in Waco 1946°°Jt 31°Q... drive at the end of the year which Waco Citizen second-class mailing Renewal program. It was said all... downt°wn Waco as Citizen Shopper’s Guide is Arlington Utizen-Journal. W S. we remember it... of Waco and many print offset on a web offset. It was surrounding communities. The the first such press

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... unemployment rates in Waco does not mean that there are no jobs in the area according to Manpower’s Waco branch..., 25 customers who filed with us this month who are bringing new businesses into Waco. These places m *... WL TEXAS 150 PROGRESS, WACO, TEXAS, SEPT. 1986-87, PAGE 7 Central Texas Iron Works Ships Steel All... the people not used are those who show bad work habit and in her business which is very competitive in Waco... for new Centerpoint Center. Waco Construction One Of Waco’s Busiest Contractors By RON STEFANIAI Waco