Min 05/08/19331210,
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium
Building
May 8, 1933
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls met
in regular session on the above date with the following members
present: -
Walter Nelson, Jr., Mayor
Raymond M. Myers, I
Leon L. Deaton, X
George D. Fox, X Aldermen
J. S. Bridwell, X
J. N. Prothro, X
V. R. Smitham, City Manager
W. E. McBroom, City Clerk
Thelbert Martin, City Attorney
The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap-
proved.
Moved by Alderman Bridwell that the City Manager be in-
structed to investigate the application of the Wichita Falls Gospel
Mission for a permit to build a temporary tabernacle at 1010
Indiana and grant permit if he finds that there are no objections
from adjoining property owners.
Motion seconded by Alderman Myers and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1125
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 496,
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1924, ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC DOMINO PARLORS," SO AS
TO REQUIRE SUCH PUBLIC DOMINO PARLORS TO CLOSE THEIR DOORS D-RING
WEEK DAY NIGHTS FROM 11:50 O'CLOCK P. M. UNTIL 6:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
Moved by Alderman Deaton that Ordinance No. 1125 be
passed on its second reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro and carried by the
following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Deaton, Prothro, Myers, Fox, and Bridwell.
Nays: None.
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Moved by Alderman Myers that M. E. Wallace, Certified Public
Accountant, be awarded the contract for auditing the books and records
of the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita General Hospital for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1933, on his bid of $535.75 for the City and $46.50
for the Hospital/,the work to be done in accordance with specifications
furnished by the City Clerk and approved by the City Manager.
Motion seconded by Alderma n Prothro and carried.
Moved by Alderman Bridwell that the local post of the American
Legion be granted permission to bring a carnival to Wichita Falls for
one week beginning May 10 provided, however,.that in the future no
carnival permits be granted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Deaton and carried.
Moved by Alderman Prothro that the City Manager be granted
permission to attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention at
Big Spring to be held on May 11, 12 and 13.
Motion seconded by Alderman Deaton and carried.
Moved by Alderman Deaton that the appointment by the City
Manager of A. M. Miller as City Treasurer to replace Robt. K. French,
effective May 9, 1933, be approved, and the Surety Bond in the amount of
$2,500.00 covering Robt. K. French be transferred to A. M. Miller.
Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro and carried.
Moved by Alderman Myers that the Oil Fraternity be allowed to
use the Auditorium without charge on I;lednesday, May 10, for a community
meeting.
Motion seconded by Alderman Deaton and carried.
Moved by Alderman Bridwell that the City Manager be authorized
to negotiate with the School Board for a renewal of the contract for the
assessment -and collection of school taxes which expired on March 31,
1933, on a basis of 1ffo of collections but not to exceed actual cost to
the City of such assessment and collection.
Motion seconded by Alderman Deaton and carried.
Moved by Alderman Myers that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Fox and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
READ AND APPROVED this the 15th day of May 1933.
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