The Howe Enterprise (Howe, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 21, 1973 Page: 2 of 6
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THE HOWE ENTERPRISE.
CITY ORDINANCES.......
(continued from page one)
approved a request by represen
tatives of First Baptist Church
for new construction over a
city easement on the church
property. Ray Henderson serv-
ed as spokesman for the group,
Tabled action on the "Aban-
doned car” ordinance to check
with the city attorney on the
possibility of using permits
to allow owners of hobby-type
autos, farm trucks and similar
vehicles to retain same with-
out being in violation of the
ordinance. Officials explain-
ed that the ordinance was a-
dopted in order to remove a-
bandoned vehicles, which
were not registered, inopera-
ble, etc. City Clerk George
Barnes reported that around 45
such vehicles had been remov-
ed voluntarily by the owners
within recent weeks, "with on-
ly a few" remaining.;
Barnes was instructed to
check with the State Highway
Department again on the pos-
sibility of changing stop signs
at the Haning Street and ac-
cess road intersections. Coun-
cil determined that there is
more traffic on Hanning, and
that the flow could better be
served if the signs were on the
north-south access roads., as
they are in Van Alstyne;
Employed W ayne Armstrong
as a full time policeman, be-
ginning July 1, following a re-
quest by Police Chief Mike
Rollins. Salary was set at $35C
per month. Armstrong will
work the night shift, with the
chief taking the day shift un-
er the new plan. The new pa-
trolman has been serving in *
relief work recently, and will
attend the police academy
at Grayson Coilnty College
in the fall, Rollins said. In
other police action, council
agreed to keep the old police
car. New unit arrived last
week. Council also approved
an approximate $200 expend-
iture to upgrade the local dog
pound with a new cement
floor and cross fencing. Chief
Rollins said two German Shep-
pard dogs had been donated to
the department and will be
trained and will accompany
policemen.;
Took no official action on
a rezoning request by Western
Hills developers, but set date
for a second meeting on the
request for Monday night (see
separate story)
Tabled a request by Horace
Smith for city approval of inst;
llation of a 60,000 gallon stor
age tank for LPG near the Ag-
rico Chemical plant, and will
advise Smith to check with
the Railroad Commission re-
garding their regulations on
such an installation;
Accepted bid for street re-
pairs (see separate story)
Approved curb, guttering
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1973
and street on South Ricketts
street, with property owners or
either side each paying one-th
third of the cost;
Discussed city park (see sep-
arate story)
Accepted an offer by an oil
company to purchase an over-
head gas tank, pump and hose
prior furnished by the compa-
ny. Cost was $75;
Reviewed a letter from the
State Highway Department
offering to install "No parking1
signs on Highway five, if coun
cil would approve an ordinance
enclosed with the letter desig-
nating the area as a "No park-
ing Zone." No action was tak-
en;
Discussed garbage ordinance
pertaining to containers (see
separate story)
Approved purchase of two
water well pumps and motors,
to replace two which were ov-
erheating and "Subject to fail
ure at any time." The two old
pumps are tobe used as stand-
bys. Cost for the two pumps
was $760.;
Barnes reported that the ci-
ty's application for Federal
funds for an additional water
well was turned down--no
funds remaining in the pro-
gram. Barnes added that the
two existing wells provided
6, 265, 700 gallons of water
last month
City Inco\
Expenses, May
City income for the month
of May totaled $4, 123. 15, ,
with ex .penses at $4, 454. 88,
monthyl report submitted to
council showed Thursday .
Income included $3, 665.88
in water revenue; $207. 27 froi
taxes; $100. 50 Police Depart-
ment; and $149.50 misc.
In addition to the General
Fund and Operating Fund ex-
penses totaling $4,454.88,
salaries required $3,010. 18;
Police Department salares,
$838.75, and insurance, $50,
for a total of $8, 353. 81.
Sanitation Department in-
come totaled $1,246.50, with
expenses listed at $890 for sal-
aries, $196 misc., $100 dump
lease and $96 Internal Revenu
Bank balances include:
Operating fund, $7, 370.07;
General, $17, 471. 93; sanita-
tion, $1,242.31, and revenue
sharing, $8,251.60.
Savings accounts, Sinking
fund, $10, 310.70;. Ratan, $17
582.63.
Bonds, Series 1965, $4,727.
16; 1955, $5,074.71. Repair
and replacement fund, $6, 00C
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HOWE. GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS 75060
BOB WALKER, Editor
Second Class Postage Paid at Howe, Texas 75059
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Second Cla
“iVo Federcd Funds” for
Proposed City Park
HOWE CHAMBER 05" COMMERCE
“On the Move”
Howe's proposed city park
hit a financial snag this week
insofar as Federal funds for the
project are concerned.
Mayor Ray Houston told ci-
ty council members Thursday
night that Barry LaBarron of
the Texoma Regional Plan-
ning Commission had made a>.
trip to Austdn in regard to a
Federal grant through the Park
and Wildlife Department for
the project, but, like so many
other Federal programs, "the
fund was depleted." Houston
said the application will re-
main with the department,
and that Howe probably could
qualify if funds are ever avail-
able.
Council discussed a local
bond program for the project,
and a public meeting with re-
presentatives of the TRPC pre-
sent to explain the proposals
to Howg citizens.
Officials agreed to check
with the TRPC in regard to
date for such a public meet-
ing.
No Frost Refrigerators Need
No-frost refrigerators need
regular cleaning, one autho-
rity emphasizes.
"Just because it doesn't
build up frost is no reason to
overlook cleaning, " says Mrs.
Doris Myers, home manage-
ment specialist, Texas Agri-
cultural Extension Service,
Texas A&M University System,
Uncovered and stale foods—
as well as accidental spills—
create "off" odors in any re-
frigerator, the specialist con-
tinued.
"Regular cleaning removes
these odors and sweetens an
otherwise stale refrigerator. "
Mrs. Myers recommended
using a solution of two table-
spoons soda per quart of water
to "sweeten" or neutralize
odors.
She outlined six steps for
thorough cleaning.
1. Remove frozen foods
from the freezer section and
wrap in layers of newspapers
or place in an insulated chest
to keep frozen.
with soda solution. Rinse with
clear water, dry and return
frozen foods to section.
3. Remove all foods from
refrigerator. Wash the bottom,
top and walls. Clean all draw-
ers, shelves and racks thorou-
ghly with soda solution. Retur
to proper place.
4. Wipe door and gasket
with a cloth that has been
dipped in detergent water and
then wrung out. Rinse and
dry well. Avoid touching the
gasket as it will deteriorate.
The specialist warned that
food-or grease build - up on
the gasket can cause an in-
complete seal. As a result,
the refrigerator works harder t(
keep cool.
5. Wipe outside of food
containers, jars and bottles
with a damp cloth before re-
turning them to the clean re-
frigerator.
6. Clean appliance exterior
with detergent water. Rinse
with clear water and wipe dry,
By Carrie Waller
Fifty-three attended the
Chamber's Fish Fry Saturday.
Thanks to Charlie Parkman
for cooking the fish, Bob and
Mary Walker and Mary Lank-
ford for going after the fish,
George Baker for use of the
parking lot and to everyone
else. The cost of the fish
fry was $90.00.
Class (f 1954
Holds Reunion
The graduating class of
1954 held a reunion Friday,
June 15, in the library of the
high school.
Th is was the first reunion
this class has had since gradua
tion 19 years ago.
Hosting the reunion were
Mr. a nd Mrs. Bob Williams,
of Howe. Refreshments were
served. Decorations were
carried out in the class colors
red and white. Pictures of the
class members not attending
were displayed.
Those attending were: Betty
Schneider, Williams and hus-
band, Bob of Howe; Venita
Morphew, Kirby and husband
Jerry of Sherman; Frances
Smith, Morgan of Cheholis,
Washington; Theresa Reeves,
Stewman and husband, Bob of
Wahe Villege, Texas; Mary
Lou Mitts, Manry and husband
Jim of Arlington; Patricia
Reynolds, Presta of Fountain
Valley, Calif.; Murry Akins
Jr. and wife Martinia of Van
Alstyne; Bobby Thompson
and wife Pat of Oswego, New
York; Charles Hall and wife
Norma of Howe; Jimmy Gray
and wife Sandra of Sherman.
Girls softball fields have
not been finished due to the
bad weather.
When I hear something nice
about Howe, I like to share
the compliment with everyone
I was in Van Alstyne Saturday
and a parent of a V.A. Little
Leaguer paid Howe a compli-
ment. The team his son plays
on had played a team in Howe
and he stated that Howe's
team was the most well train-
ed and showed true sportsman-
ship of any team they had
played. Baseball Commission-
er Ray Bledsoe and Coaches
should be commended for
their work and the time they
give toward the Little League
Program
Welcome to the Super-S
Good Market, and to Stanley
Francis and family.
Regular meeting night,
June 28, High School Library.
* Due to
circumstances
beyond our
control...”
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your budget.
However, there are circumstances
beyond our control which indicate future
electric rate increases are inevitable.
Higher Cost of Fuels The diminishing
supply of natural gas and fuel oil has
pushed the prices of these generating
plant fuels to new highs and is
significantly increasing the cost of
producing electricity. TP&L’s fuel bill was
over $40 million last year, 30% higher
than in 1971, and it’s expected to be even
higher in 1973.
Higher Cost of Construction Because of
today’s energy crisis, new generating
plants must be built to operate with other
fuels, such as lignite and nuclear
materials. These plants are much more
costly to build than gas-fueled ones, but
to assure you an ample supply of electric
power in the future, construction of new
facilities is essential-and must be done
even though TP&L faces additional rising
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Dallas Summer Musical
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