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PORTLAND NEWS Thurtd.y, Dm. 13, 1t73 (lancer Socjet V
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Letters To The Editor
It was with great amusement that I read Mr Gaille's
humerous letter ot December 6th To think that he should
credit Guy Watts with the initiation of campaign practices
that have been evident in this Country since is formation is
ridiculous 1 will concede that Mr Watts campaign The idea
that Guy Watts is the innovator of basic campaign tactics is
as much of a distortion as the platform Guy Watts is running
under
Watts' insinuations of closed council meetings are
completely baseless
Busing is not a major issue in this campaign since is it
not a matter for the city government to decide The busing
issue will be settled between the School Board and the courts
and perhaps eventually by the will of the people Since he has
brought up the subject. I wonder how a leader of the
McGovern forces in the past Democratic Primary would
define "Unnecessary busing"?
Unlike Mr Gaille who has been a resident of Portland for
five years. I have only lived in Portland for four years;
however, this is not the first election I have seen the people of
Portland take an interest in If, in fact, this "remarkable
citizen has awakened the apathy of perhaps every Portland
resident it is only to insure that he is not elected as our new
mayor
I will comply with Mr Gaille's request to vote on
Dwcember 18th, however, my vete will be for the efficient,
dedicated, and honest leadership that only Charles Tothill
can provide
JohnL Kachmar
With the upcoming election growning nearer, each
resident is made more aware of the heavy responsibility he
or she is about to snoulder This is a lime when each of us
must put away such considerations as friendship, business
relations, old grievances and only consider what is best for
our etty and all of its residents
Since becoming a member of the state executive com
mittee of the Democratic party. I have become acutely
aware that the most important considerations in selecting a
candidate for public office are qualifications, political
leanings and government philosophy
As reported in the Caller Times. Mr Watts was ap-
pointed to lead the liberal left wing forces of the Democratic
party in the 9th District These are the forces that have
worked to produce such a heavy burden on the working
taxpayer through social experimentation and idealistic
welfare programs Through their efforts for more cen
tralized power in government, we have witnessed a loss of
individual rights and liberties
While campaign coordinator for Senator George
McGovern. Mr Watts and those people he now leads, sup
ported McGovern's policies of guaranteed annual income
and forced busing
Under the mature leadership of men like Charles Tothill,
our city has always operated in a financially sound condition
There has been stability in government and our city has
grown and progressed in an efficient and orderly manner
Mr Tothill has served this city with distinction as a city
councilman and as our mayor pro tern His past service has
brought credit upon himself and the office
for the aforementioned reasons I enthusiastically en
dorse his candidacy and will cast my vote for Charles Tothill
Belle Gallant
20th Senatorial District
Democratic Committecwoman
In all the political advertising and news coverage to date,
only one mayoral candidate, namely Guy Watts, has publicly
taken a direct stand on the issues in our city The opponent
has stressed his experience as his main qualification and lias
said nothing more
Throughout this campaign certain persons, excluding
Mr Tothill, have circulated false rumors about Mr Watt's
stand on issues I wish for you. Portland voters, to open your
eyes and mind to where Mr Watts stands exactly He op-
poses busing He favors residential, commercial, and in
dustriai development He favors increased recreational
development for our youth He wants Portland to become
something special, and if something's not done soon, your
only recreation will be to see more subdivisions without any
recreational facilities Why not have a golf course a movie
theater, tennis courts, adult softball diamonds?
Officers
Elected
Officers and committee
chairmen for the 1973-74
American Cancer Society of
San Patricio Count)'Portland
Unit were elected at a recent
meeting held at the Mary and
Jeff Hell Public library.
Officers are: President, Mrs.
Glenda Gossett, vice-president,
Mrs. Lots Fregia, secretary,
Mrs. Norma Fair; and trea-
surer, Mrs. Beth McCurdy.
Committee chairmen include:
Crusade, Mrs. Glenda Gossett;
residential, Mrs. AdrlahSutton;
business, Aurora Gonzales and
Charles Francis; service, Mrs.
Leroy Wtetlng; memorial, Mrs.
Don Woodruff; special events,
Edward Fair; special gifts,
Zeph Pease and Charles Fran-
cis; public education, L. W.
Willis: and public Information,
Mrs. Garland Grice and Rose
Dodd.
Plans were discussed and the
decision was made to hold meet-
ings the third Wednesday of each
month at 8 p.m. The place of the
meetings will be announced
later.
All Interested persons are
Invited to attend the next
monthly meeting which will be
held Jan. 16. Place will be
announced.
School Menu
Monday Italian meat sauce
It spaghetti, green beans,
tossed salad, fruit juice,
coconut oatmeal cookies, corn
bread, butter and milk
Tuesday Enchiladas with
chili, Spanish rice, pinto beans
cabbage slaw, pineapple
pudding batter bread and
milk
Wednesday Steakettes A
gravy, whipped potatoes
seasoned spinach, congealed
salad, peanut butter cake, hot
rolls, butter and milk
Thursday Hamburgers,
ranch style beans, French
fries, tossed salad and milk
Friday Turkey It dressing
with giblct gravy, Enlgish
peas, sweet potatoes, cran
berry sauce, cake, hot rolls,
butter and milk
Santa's Helpers
Fun i* trimming a ( hrintmas trff Kut. PVfli more fun in
hating ihr opportunity to make your own Christmas Iro**
dot orations \nd that is exactly what these toungsters did to
help out Santa They took adxantage nl a class in tree
decoration and gift making at the < omiminitt Center this
week for kindergarten first and second grade children
Hanging the decorations the> made are Cathy Sautter. I.eah
St helling. Xnthons <>an*lr Jenifer Bjork Tara s« helling and
Sick Hernandez 'Sens photo*
One Of A Series
mat Is Alt?
By Vi Corley
Community Center
Communique
By i iml.. Harrington
last lb weeks and it would be
best if it could be brought to
class
The class is *20 per person
plus the expense of a shorthand
book The books are available
at the Del Mar Bookstore
New books will be *7 95 and
used ones. 15 50
An adult sewing class and a
children's sculpture class will
be held but a time and date has
not been set
The center would like to offer
the following classes, but
teachers are needed Speed
writing, cheerleading
twirling, karate, con
versational Spanish, and “How
to Save on Your Income Tax "
Oil painting classes for
children will be held Mondays
starting Jan 14 They will run
for 12 weeks and will be trom
3 30 to 5 p m Fee is $12
Intermediate oil painting will
be held Wednesdays starting
Jan 16 Classes will be from
3 30 to 5 p m and wjll last 12
weeks Fee is *12 Each class
will be limited to eight
students
There will not be a western '
dance held at the center for
teens or adults during
December The next western
dance scheduled is for teens
Friday. Jan 18, and one for
adults will be held Saturday,
Jan 26
There will be a gymnastics
class ultered in the spring
beginning Tuesday, Jan 15,
and another class Thursday
Jan 17.
The classes will be held for
school age children and will
run for six weeks at *12 per
child Classes will be held from
4 to 5 p m both days The in
structor will lie Kathy Leal. a
PE teacher from Tuloso
Midway A maximum of 20
students will be taken per
class
In the past, this has been a
very jxipular class so don't
delay in signing up
The first six weeks will he
devoted to tumbling and the
eeond six weeks the students
will work out on the low beam
and the parallel bars Students
will need the first six weeks to
prepare for the second six
weeks
A shorthand class will be
offered Monday evenings
starting Jan 14 Hours will be
from 7 to » :t0 p m The class
w ill last 20 weeks Students will
need aci ess to a typewriter the
School Daze
by Kathy Ellis
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Clubs are really moving with the Christmas spirit!!
The Art club is sponsoring a contest w ith the homerooms
Object is to decorate the doors and outsides of the rooms for
Christmas
Ihe prize is an extra 10 minutes for lunch Isn't that
We continue to speak about
the compelling art spirit
The spirit that spurs one's
enthusiasm, and drives the
energy of all artists to do their
best work, and you may be sure
this is true no matter in
whatever Held lies man's
endeavor And this same art
spirit will help you to see the
great value in art articles
Letters To The Editor
We have a man of experience proven dedication and
integrity who is willing to give of his time and effort to help
Portland and its citizens I hope the voters w iH go to the polls
on December 18 and show their overwhelming appreciation
for Charles Tothill's devotion to the city for the past 5 years
Lyra Sparks
As a Portland citizen I would like to take this op
port unity to express my views on the up-coming city election
It appears to me that the issues expressed by some
candidates as so important are completely un related to city
business
For Example
Busing Which I am opposed to, but unfortunately the
mayor or city council has no control whalsoever
Council having illegal closed meetings The (last city
councils whom I respect and Ihe present city council with
which I now have the honor of serving with, have certainly
not held illegal meetings Portions of the meetings that have
been aired in public could have been held behind closed doors
but this has not been the policy of the Portland City Council
I (eel that the number one issue today >s to render the
best possible service to the citiz.ens at thi lowest possible
cost
Charles Tothill has demonstrated his ability to do just
this He has devoted many hours of his time for his fellow
citizens Charles Tothill has conducted an above board
campaign based on what he wants to differ his city without
resorting to mud slinging or false issues Charles Tothill
resigned his position with Coastal States Oil Co in lieu of
transfer because he wants to live in Portland and lx- a part ot
Portland
above that of reading a hook on
art
Articles remind students that
the writer of articles, as well as
the student artist so often
strays off into many important
byways of knowledge, and
from this experience he ex-
plores many facets in his
chosen field of work that leads
on to a greater understanding
of art and life
This is cumulating to any.
eager student, and no artist in
any field canal tt[ lie mure than
a student As has been said
before, the very gift of talent
forces him to follow his desire
in Ihe spirit of search and
research
He goes on searching for a
closer union, a better un-
derstanding of his objective, as
creator of composition until
his work carries him far
beyond the pleasant exercise of
surface appearance, and he
gradually comes to feel the
undercurrent us real life, and
knows that without a sense of
real life, the artist, as does the
craftsman, may paint pleas
antly the outer surface, and be
very clever with it. but without
the sense of the undercurrent,
his work is devoid of real life
meaning we see only
things
There is the sense of real life,
beneath all appearances
every where I dare say, few if
any master of art. fully un
derstood this at anytime before
the Renaissance, and possibly,
even dow n to the 19th century
Bui I am sure they deeply-
sensed it, and their work
reports the extent of their
experience
In any case, all of the past up
to a moment ago, is experienc-
great!!
The F H A is going Christmas caroling a( the Taft
nursing home They've been practicing all week long’”?
They make their dehute Deo 17
The Pan American club is selling candles and the Ger
man and French dubs joined together for a Christmas pic-
nic!' The National Honor Society is sponsoring a can food
drive with the homerooms The cans will Ik- used to make the
I*.or have a merry Christmas, too
Aside from Christmas, Science and Para Medical Clubs
had a joint meeting Monday mghl They had a guest speaker,
Carol Lynn She presented a program on birth -defects and
what teen agers could do about them Carol Lynn is the
March of Dimes chairman
G P is going to try something new this year in regard to
semester exams The students will only have to report for
tests which they are involved in In other words, it will be
open campus Dec 2t> and 21 If Ihe students accept the
responsibility, it might turn into a common practice'
FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
11 AM
Bible
Classes
10 AM
WOR
NOW
Worshiping
at now location on
Lang Road (1 blk past
Stark Rd.)
e, and is every student's
legacy They have a right to the
work of the ancient masters, as
well as of that of the students of
today All experience is for
coming generations, who. if
they grasp the spirit of art, will
strive for an ever deepening
sense of understanding
The greatest satisfaction lies
in an effort to invent the exact
thing needed To he able to see,
to feel and search for a belter
way of expression It is well for
all students to remember that
it is harder to see, than it is to
express
To cultivate the ability to see
the need for "Leaves of
Grass ” Remember Whitman's
use of leaves of Grass, was his
attempt to remind us that his
own work was based on real
life, as were the Leaves of
Grass And so must our work
be motivated and consuinated
through the art spirit
Locals
There will tie a Boy Scout
leader's roundtable for Ihe
Mustang District at 7:30 p.m
Tuesday, Dec 18, at the Sinton
Savings Building
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Charles Tothill is my choice for mayor
Carl Duncan
On Tuesday. December 18th Portland citizens will elect
a mayor and city councilman from a hint of six candid ales,
all of which have campaigned strongly for their respective
offices
It is truly gratifying to see Mr Watts and Mr Tothill
campaigning throughout the city, and especially important
to note that both have conducted their campaign m the most
dignified manner with no evidence of mudslinging or un
derhanded methods In politics this is most unusual, and
Portland voters can take great pride in their candidates
The Committee to elect Guy Watts Mayor, of which I am
co-chairman, is extremely proud of our honest straight
forward campaign
Our committee and our many campaign volunteers very
much look forward to a city council chanilier with Guy
I .eland Watts listening and hearing what your personal or
heighborhood needs are and acting tn help you
Vote for
i man whe tells you what s on his mind
Spencer Gaille
Please vote for your future
Charlotte F.rnst
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