Wagons get good haul of rubbish

75 YEARS AGO

From the files of the Record-Chronicle

June 1-7, 1932

The seven city wagons that started hauling of trash and sacked rubbish in the summer quarterly cleanup here got 26 loads in the Thursday rounds, Bailey Coffey, in charge of the work, reported Friday. Coffee estimated the total would reach about 50 loads, possible a new high number for a city cleanup.

116 degrees conferred at annual spring graduation program at T.C. Wednesday

A total of 115 members of the senior class at Teachers College received degrees at the annual commencement exercises, held Wednesday morning in the college auditorium. One member of the class, Weldon McBrayer, received two degrees, bringing the total number of degrees conferred to 116. Last spring, 121 degrees were conferred.

Birthday party for Marylin Darnell

Observing her 13th birthday Miss Marylin Darnell was the honoree of an old-fashioned candy-pull, given by her grandmother, Mrs. J.S. Darnell, on the lawn of the Darnell home on North Locust Street. An evening of games and pulling the candy were enjoyed and soda pop was served. Guests included Lillie Zeretske, Dorothy Strong, Marguerite McDade, Julia Hunter, Tommie Carruth, Mary Tom Ray, Jean Willis, Louise Gibbs, Juanita Taliaferro, Pauline Barns, Billie Fritz, Joe Strong Jr., Billie Bob McClendon, Bill Bob Kee, Warren Whitson, Finley Hare, Bill McClendon, Joe Bill Pierce, Seth Watson, Pat Le Beau, Houston Stiff, Blake Simmons, Oromel Armstrong, Jimmie Leslie and Bobbie Rucker.

CIA confers 208 degrees Monday; largest class in history of Denton college

Two hundred and eight degrees were conferred at the 29th annual spring commencement exercises at the College of Industrial Arts Monday morning. Two master's degrees were awarded, 39 bachelor of arts, 161 bachelor of science and six bachelor of music degrees. Twenty-five Denton students graduated.

50 YEARS AGO

From the files of the Record-Chronicle

June 1-7, 1957

Social Security shows $24 million of red ink a day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The woes afflicting the Social Security system stem from the same economic squeeze — recession and inflation — that have prompted long lines at unemployment offices and padlocks on factory gates. Faced with paying out an expected $569 billion in retirement disability and survivors' benefits over the next three years, or more than $700 billion if Medicare payments are included, the Social Security system is having trouble raising the cash to cover its obligations.

NTSU names Geoffrey Simons to symphony position

Geoffrey Simon, conductor of the symphony, chamber orchestra and opera at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, has been named conductor of the symphony orchestra at North Texas State University. Simon, 36, succeeds Anshel Brusilow this fall as director of the orchestras at NTSU. Brusilow resigned last spring to become director of orchestras at SMU.

Narsutis sworn in as district judge

John Narsutis, 34, a partner in the law firm of Vick and Narsutis, was sworn in Wednesday as judge of the 158th District Court, succeeding Bob Scofield, who resigned effective June 1 to enter private practice. Narsutis was appointed to the bench by Gov. Bill Clements on May 17.

Denton school district plans uses for Jackson

Stonewall Jackson Elementary School will be called Stonewall Jackson Center during its temporary use by the Denton Independent School District, Superintendent Robert McGee said. The building will house special education offices and preschool classes now housed at Texas Woman's University. DISD officials expect to use the school for three to five years. Built in 1916, Stonewall Jackson may be the oldest school building in Denton.

25 YEARS AGO

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June 1-7, 1982

Varsity Alleys undergoes extensive renovation

By Aug. 15, Denton bowlers will have facilities equal to any either Dallas or Fort Worth can offer, according to L.J. Forde, manager of the Varsity Alleys. The Denton bowling establishment is currently undergoing an extensive and complete renovating process and the reopening date has been tentatively set for Aug. 15.

Despite rain, home permits climb to 83

With 20.53 inches of rain within the city limits last month, Denton builders were slowed to a near standstill during May City Hall building permit records show. Despite the wet weather, a total of 83 permits have been issued this year for construction of new homes.

Gen. Ramey to introduce film on TV program

Gen. Roger M. Ramey, the Dentonite who formerly commanded the Eight Air Force, will appear on KFJZ-TV (Channel 11) Wednesday at 9 p.m. to introduce the movie Command Decision. He was at Hickman Field in Hawaii when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and he racked up 30 bombing missions during World War II. He retired recently after 29 years in the Air Force. The movie Command Decisions, starring Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon and Van Johnson, described the bombing raids of the Eighth Air Force during the world conflict.

Boyd, Switzer vie in runoff for Precinct 4 position

Denton County Democrats go to the polls Saturday to choose between Precinct 4 runoff candidates — incumbent Bill Switzer and his opponent, Nancy Boyd. The winner of Saturdays race will be unopposed in November.