Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 11, 1975 Page: 10 of 22
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Mayor Frank Norwood. -Star Staffoto
TEXAS SIZE-Chief Homer Barns [left] before open house of the expanded police
and City Manager Ron Harmon used king
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Residential and
Commercial Wiring
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BURLESON
295-4121
10—DECEMBER 11, 1975-BURLESON STAR
Know The Seven Toy Dangers
Historic Restoration Is
Tedious, Authentic Process
At Leaton, peeled cotton-
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been restored. To complete
Hand-forged hinges and
panes of old glass with
waves and bubbles are some
per pulp but had discovered
they could not be economic-
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company heard the P&WD related injuries.
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state, at Fort Leaton State
Historic Site near Presidio,
adobe bricks were needed to
of the items that members of repair portions of the struc-
ture which was first built in
1848. The original bricks
were in different sizes so it
was decided to make the
bricks at the park site.
The restoration team set
about searching for soil of
the right mixture of sand
trees were infested by, bee- doned.
Finally, the restoration
team went to East Texas
are treated annually in hospi-
the Parks and Wildlife De-
partment’s Historic Sites
and Restoration Branch have
trouble finding.
People qualified in work-
ing with such antique mat-
erials also are hard to locate.
When the P&WD restores
a historic site and structure, and clay to make good adobe
• ~ L —I ~~ bricks. The dirt was located
and a contractor delivered it
try qualities which make it to Fort Leaton.
Roofs on structures at
Fort Leaton were typical
“viga” or peeled timber
beam construction. The ear-
liest roofs for adobe build-
ings were of vigas spanning
the width of the room. Room
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MAYORAL ADDRESS-Mayor Frank
Norwood address the crowd on hand for
At Leaton, peeled cotton- restored structures at LBJ
wood logs, six to nine inches State Park,
in diameter, were placed 20
to 24 inches apart. They
rested on a log girder
embedded in adobe.
Hundreds of straight cot-
tonwood poles 12 to 15 feet
long were needed to restore
the roofs. But only a few
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care is taken not to lose its
historic integrity - one of the
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significant.
Historical integrity is mea-
sured, in part, by the authen-
tic representation of a site or
structure, and it is achieved
through preservation, rest-
oration and reconstruction
methods in accord with
documented historical, ar-
chitectural and archeological
information.
Using these guidelines,
restoration of historic sites
can sometimes take a long
time and the search for
proper materials can lead
restorers to many pldces -
wrecking yards, old hard-
ware stores and back road
areas.
The Rice Family Log
Home in Mission Tejas State
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trees they wanted.
After drying for six mon-
ths, the pine logs were cut experimental purposes,
into square timbers using Champion International had
vintage implements and planted cottonwoods for pa-
techniques.
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were needed. The restora-
tion team had to find just the
right kind of logs. They were scarcity and the desire not to
lucky. upset the river’s ecology this
Some of the park’s pine potential source was aban-
tles and had to be cut. The
restoration team marked
and park personnel felled the where some of the lumber
companies have been known
to plant cottonwoods for
smaller children. 7) ELECTRIC TOYS. Elec-
2) SHARP EDGES. Poorly trie toys with heating elements
constructed toys may have are not suitable for children
sharp edges or be made of under 8 years old.
An example of such recycl- brittle plastic or glass that Proper adult supervision of
ing of materials is at Lyndon breaks easily. play will also help protect
- - - - — ■ 3) SMALL PARTS. Remov- your child from injury.
able small parts, and those For more information, to
exposed when toys break report a dangerous toy or a
open, can be swallowed or toy-related injury, write to
inhaled. the U.S. Consumer Product
4) LOUD NOISES. Toy Safety Commission, Washing-
caps, noise-making guns and ton, D.C. 20207. In the con-
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levels loud enough to damage the toll-free hotline 800-638-
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cottonwoods remain in the
Presidio area.
The restoration team
Park at Weches had recently learned of stands of cotton-
woods on the Rio Concho in
the restoration more logs Mexico but after traveling
into Mexico they found only
a few trees. Due to the
This year’s toy buying sea- 5) SHARP POINTS. Rib-
son is well under way, but it’s bons and other parts on dolls
not too late to remember that and stuffed animals could be
all toys may not be safe. An attached with pins, staples and
estimated 124,000 children wires that can cut.
are treated annually in hospi-
ally produced. When the emergency rooms for toy- Children should
company heard the P&WD related injuries.
had a need for the cotton- yo protect your child, the 4^
woods, they agreed to don- U.S. Consumer Product Safety to V
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seven toy dangers when you
ate the timbers if the P&WD
would fell and haul them.
A total of some 1,200
cottonwood poles was cut buy: with adult lawn darts or other
and shipped to Fort Leaton. 1) WRONG TOY FOR sharp-pointed sports equip-
On occasion, the P&WD CHILD’S AGE. Remember ment. Look for soft rubber or
has accepted old buildings that toys safe for older chil- other protective tips on chil-
which have no historiical dren can be hazardous for dren’s arrows and flying toys,
importance and used mater- ...... ” “
ials from these structures for.
restoration work in pro-
gress.
B. Johnson State Historical
Park. Some- barns and sheds
of no historical consequence
were salvaged for their
wood. The salvaged mater-
widths was determined by ials were used to maintain
the length of vigas available, the historical integrity of other toys may produce noise tinental United States, call
NOISES.
LINEUP-Officers stood at ease during This photo was taken as city manager Ron
ceremonies for the new police station. Harmon welcomed guests. -Star Staffoto
SPOTLITE YOUR
BUSINESS
CALL
THE
BURLESON STAR
295-5 278
When
Your Plumbing
Gets Sick
CALL jjSL
GLENN WORSHAM
The Plumbing
Doctor
295-4429
SPECIALIZING IN REPAIR
AND SEWER SERVICE
WALTER DECKER, of Rt.
2, Burleson, is the man to see
for quality ground work,
whether it be for installation
of septic tanks or ditching
for electric, gas and water,
lines. Working independent-
ly from his home on County
Road 602, Walter Decker
gives satisfying service on
any ditching or backhoe
project. His up to date
machinery can handle ditch-
es of all depths and widths.
He is also equipped for
foundation and leveling jobs
with his front-end loader.
For the best in ditching and
back-hoe work, call 295-4835
and talk to Walter Decker.
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Freddie’s Dozer Service
•TANKS DUC
CALL AFTER 6:00
244-7952
TVadctwcnMCf-
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Bill Coffey
Transmission
295-1560
Faye's
Book Store
Service
"“Automatic & Standard
"“Free Towing
♦Free Estimates
DAY PH.
NITE PH.
332-5391
295-1505
‘COMMERCIAL
‘RESIDENTIAL
‘INDUSTRIAL
INTERIOR—EXTERIOR
PAINTING
RAY PENNINGTON
295-8653
ALL TYPES OF
INSURANCE
201 W. ELLISON
BURLESON,TEXAS
201C N.E. WILSHIRE
[Behind Mr. Quick]
USED BOOKS
FAMILY BOOK STORE
PAPER BACKS
MAGAZINES
COMICS
295-8951
Bransom
INSURANCE AGENCY
• ACREAGE CLEARED & LEVELED
FREDDIE LEBAHN JR.
Lynn
Hoffman’s
Mobil
Your Full Service
Auto Center
‘MOTOR TUNE-UP
‘MECHANIC ON DUTY
‘ANTI-FREEZE
‘GOODYEAR AND
‘MOBILE TIRES AND
BATTERYS
Hwy. 174 at Johnson Ave.
295-9648
VERNON
DAVAULT
PLUMBING
24 HOUR SERVICE
‘REPAIR REMODEL
‘SEWERS CLEANED
‘NEW CONSTRUCTION
Specializing in Evening
and Night Emergencies
LICENSED & BONDED
295-8080
Choate
Bookkeeping
&Tax Service
• BUSINESS & PERSONAL
Call
295-2627
295-3804
Arnold
Plumbing
REMODEL & REPAIR
SEWER ROOTER
24 HR. SERVICE
LICENSED & BONDED
Wood Shopping Center
COMPLETE
BEAUTY SERVICE
8 Excellent Hair Stylists
To Serve You
BURLESON
' 29546X4
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
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Walter Decker’s Ditching Service
CHICKEN
FRIED
N DY'S
C
Hwy 174
295-5955
Burleson
4
Decker
295-4835
HAVE BACK —HOE and
DITCHING MACHINE
NEED YOUR BUSINESS
FOR MY SUCCESS
AND YOUR HAPPINESS
SEPTIC TANKSAND
LATERAL LINES
Walter
ATTENTION HUNTERS
CALL
4
evenings
731-2842
MORNINGS
429-2591
WE HAVE ACCESS TO OVER
64,000 ACRES OF 1 st Qua city
Hunting and Fishing
‘Parts ‘Sales ‘Service
Heating &
Aic Conditioning
Factory Approved
Warranty Service
‘INTERHERM
295*3061
J&L AUTO
SUPPLY
SEE US FOR YOUR
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
8-7 Mon.-Fri.
8-6 Sat.
CLOSED SUNDAY
621 S.W. WILSHIRE
295-3811
Volkswagen
Cleaners
295-2381
FARM
Call
INSURANCE
Charles
BILL COBB
PLUMBING
295-1080
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Roper
Fletcher’s
Furniture Mart
Electric
BUY-SALE-TRADE
295-4752
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CARPETS
NIGHTS
WORLD’S LARGEST
State Farm Mutual
JFESSIONAL dry cleaning
Burleson
Repairs
TUNEUPS, BRAKES & AIR
COND. REPAIRS ON ALL CARS
Massey
104 N.W. RENFRO
Burleson
Upholstery
and Draperies
295-1591
BUD ROBERTS
645*3866
‘SHAGS
‘HI-LOW
‘PLUSH
WE COVER
ANYTHING
FREE PICK—UP
AND DELIVERY
E. RENFRO
‘RESIDENTIAL
‘COMMERCIAL
‘LICENSED
‘BONDED
FORTROUBLE CALLS
DIAL
141 S. BRANSOM
Near F&M State Bank
LEO DICKERSON
295-2509
‘General Repairs
‘Electric Sewer Service
‘Repair & Replace
Water Heaters
•Repair Faucets
‘LICENSED & BONDED
CALL ANYTIME
NIGHT OR DAY 295-4665
B-FW Electric Co.
P.O. BOX 422
BURLESON
S ‘RESIDENTIAL
‘COMMERCIAL
JWI ‘SERVICE CALLS
WtfiH Burleson
AUJ JIM SUBLETT
■11 295-5360
MECH: JERRY & DANNY GREGG
ANOTHER SERVICE OF
3. "G" Co.
351 N.W. Renfro.
295-1335
Fort Worth
LARRY HENRIETTA
244-0480
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new —
used |
antiques
1123 E. Berry
924-5941 295-5543
‘Also Cushion Vinyl
and Tile
FREE ESTIMATES
BURLESON FLOOR CO.
114 S. Main 295-5223
KYLE’S
GARAGE
COMPLETE EXPERT/
AUTO SERVICE
' Scientific Diagnostic
, Equipment
295-8471
FASHION FINISH &
FLOURESCENT Brighteners
Restores the new look.
Expert Alterations & water
Water Repellent Available
"WOODS SHOPPING CENTER^
295-3961
Burleson
, Bowl
K/ FUN F0R
the whole
FAMILY
3!.
KISSINGER
295-2471
Discount Auto Supply
MONTCLAIR SHOPPING CENTER
11 5 N. E. Wilshire
Burleson
Weekdays 8-9 tSunday 8-7
Your One Stop Auto Shopping Center
Betty’s
Beauty
Shop
“We Will Kurl Up and
Dye For You”
BETTY BAILY
CHARLOTTE WEST
LILLIE MAE ALLEN
NANCY KEY
344 S. Warren 295—4385
Open 7 Days A Week
FLOWERS BY WIRE
— 7 ALL OCCASIONS
rower5
FRANCES WHEAT
Owner
310 N.E. Wilshire
BURLESON
295-3501
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Hutson, Wayne & Moody, James. Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 11, 1975, newspaper, December 11, 1975; Burleson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1283378/m1/10/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Burleson Public Library.