75 YEARS AGO

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the Record-Chronicle

May 18-24, 1932

Diplomas given to 167

Speaking before a representative group of parents, teachers and friends, Dr. George M. Crutsinger, supervisor of education at Teachers College, delivered the commencement address at the first joint countywide seventh-grade graduating exercises, held at Teachers College Saturday morning, when 167 received diplomas.

Depression party held for young people

A humorous view of the present world situation was taken in a meeting of young people of First Methodist Church on Tuesday evening in the form of a depression party in the church parlors. A “bread line” was in charge of Mrs. Jack Bonds, who issued donuts and soda pop, and Miss Margaret Crawford cheered the depressed ones with games. A skit parodying the government cures for depression was given.

Local church to observe 64th anniversary

Observing the 64th anniversary of the founding of First Christian Church, which took place May 27, 1868, according to records of the church, appropriate programs will take place in the church at all services Sunday, it is announced by the pastor W.R. Vivrett Jr.

Texas truck law upheld by Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The Texas law regulating the size and weight of loads of commercial motor vehicles that may use its highways was today sustained by the Supreme Court. In May 1931, the Texas Legislature enacted a law prescribing the size of commercial motor vehicles that might operate over its highways and limit the load transported on trucks to 7,000 lbs.

50 YEARS AGO

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the Record-Chronicle

May 18-24, 1957

Liberal Democrats reorganize in Austin

AUSTIN (AP) — With a pat on the back from U.S. Sen Ralph Yarborough, more than 1,000 liberal Democrats reorganized here today under the name of Democrats of Texas. “We represent the real Democrats of the state and the true majority of the democratic party,” Keynoter Bryan R. Abernethy of Lubbock told the cheering convention.

TSCW will honor regent at upcoming ceremony

A highlight of the commencement exercises Monday, June 3, at TSCW, will be the presentation of the institution’s first honorary award to Mrs. Nelda C. Stark of Orange for her outstanding work as an alumnus. The honor will be a doctor of law degree.

TSCW names opera singer to faculty

Desire Ligeti, opera and concert bass baritone, has been appointed to the music department of the College of Fine Arts at TSCW. Ligeti will come to Denton in September to join the department, headed by Dr. J. Wilgus Eberly. A native of Budapest, Hungary, he has been in the United States for 11 years as one of outstanding operatic and recital singers of the country.

College name change

to take effect Aug. 21

Texas State College for Women will officially become Texas Woman’s University on Aug. 21. A delegation of TSCW students visited Austin Tuesday to be in the governor’s office when he signed the bill, which goes into effect 90 days later. Thus the Denton college will become the nation’s only state-supported university for women.

25 YEARS AGO

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the Record-Chronicle

May 18-24, 1982

Prominent Denton educator Redd dies

Charles B. Redd, a prominent educator in Denton public schools for many years, died early Tuesday in Palestine, apparently of natural causes. Funeral arrangements are pending with Peoples Funeral Home in Denton. Known by many in Denton as “Professor Redd,” the Denton Independent School Dis­trict director of attendance and instruction was the key contributor to the successful integration of Denton public schools, said Dr. Robert McGee, superintendent.

Lake ground-breaking set for Friday morning

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, federal, state and local legislative officials will gather Friday morning about 10 miles north of Denton on a stretch of low-lying land that may or may not be dry after recent rains. The meeting will celebrate the beginning of what has been a dream to many since its congressional authorization in 1965, the construction of Ray Roberts Lake. A public ground-breaking ceremony for the estimated $285 million project, expected to be completed in 1988, will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the site of the proposed dam.

Elizabeth Snapp named TWU librarian

Elizabeth Snapp brings a mix of professional and scholarly interests, experiences and specializations to the position of university librarian of Texas Woman’s University. Previously acting librarian, Snapp was appointed university librarian May 4 by TWU President Mary Evelyn Blagg Huey.