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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bid".
May 23, 1955
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, Tmet rat R:OOlar seskion
on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Bldg.,
P.M., with the following members present:
Lloyd C. Thomas Mayor
Roy C. Hyatt
W. E. (Bill) Reichmuth k Aldermen
• Jack G. Banner
Dr. E. Aubrey Cox
Elie E. Lam
j Gene Liepold
Geo. T. Henderson City Clerk
H. A. Thomason City Manager
J. Walter Friberg City Attorney
The Invocation was given by Rev. Pat Fowler, Pastor of All Saints Episcopal
Church.
Moved by Alderman Banner that the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 9, 1955,
be approved as corrected.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the Minutes of and
eh Wichita allsofark Boa e,aheld d
May 17, 1955, be and the same are hereby app
hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Reichmuth and carried.
As advertised, bids for paving Mill Street, from Henrietta Street to the center '
/ of the alley, between Fort Worth St. &Waco St., were opened by the City Clerk and read
aloud by F. M. Rrgeley, Dir. of Pub. Works. The bids were as follows:
R. 0. Green $7471.85
J. F. Foster & Sons 7508.35
Virgil T. Stone 7556.41
By common consent of the Council, the above bids were referred to the Dir. of
Public Works for comparison and recommendation, same to be reported at this -' session
of the Council.
Leslie Humphrey, Attorney for Wichita Falls Air Transport Co., requested the
Council to enter into a proposed Contract with the said Wichita Falls Air Transnort
Company to extend the present contract for a period of 20 years, including certain
amendments thereto, whereupon the following motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Hyatt that the above and foregoing request be taken under
further advisement and consideration, and that the Mayor appoint a Committee to confer
with the City Manager and City Attorney as to the advisability of snbh proposed contract,
and discuss the matter with Mr. Armstrong, owner of the Wichita Falls Air Transnort Co.,
. " and report its recommendations back to the Board of Aldermen at a. futnre date.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Reichmuth and carried.
Moved by Alderman Liepold that the Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize
tax refunds, both personal and real, as follows:
To W. T. Jobe $3.52, account of double payment of personal tax for pear 1954.
To Ryan Mortgage Co. 18.56, " " overpayment on real property at 2204 Hines Blvd.
for year 1954.
Oscar W. Largin 40.00 " " double payment on Lot 1, Blk 41A, Sheppard Eat.
for year 1954.
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To Alvin A. Kollaja $6.96 on account payment in error of personal taxes for year 1953. .
01E1H. C. Miller 1.60 " " payment in error on the South 1/2 of Lot 3, all
00-1 of Blk 5, Elmwood Addn. for year 1953.
Ray D. Ragsdale 8.96 " " of collecting personal taxes in error for year 1953. °
C. G. Walbrick 4.48 " " of over-payment on personal taxes for year 1954;
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further, to authorize and direct the City Tax Assessor & Collector, or the City Clerk, to re-
fund each of the above.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hyatt and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Liepold that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to Wichita
00 Falls &Southern Railroad the sum of $1501.94, being payment in full, at an agreed discount .F' •
of $500.64, for a water main contract entered into by and between the City of Wichita Falls
and the Wichita Falls & Southern Railroad Co. January 30, 1..928, in the amount of $2002.58:
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" further to direct the City Clerk to draw a check for the authorized agreed settlement.
Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Lam that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to Sherman 4 ,e
Machine & Iron Works the sum of $66,148;46, being Estimate #2 on Water Distribution
r Improvement and direct the same be paid out of Water Improv. Fund Ser. 1955.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hyatt and carried.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA
CITY OF WICHITA FALL9O 3I
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, a municipal
corporation in Wichita County, Texas,
acting herein by its duly authorized Mayor, Lloyd C. Thomas, does hereby designate the
attached P1 r {ems Re-Plat of Lots 58 thru 74, Clift Subdivision
4 of Bellevue-7 dibionn,,�f6ie City�offir�c ta"Falls, Texas, Wichita Couny, Texas, designated
as Blocks A-2, B-2, C-2, D-2, F-2, G-2, H-2, I-2, J-2, K-2, and L-2, of Riverside Cemetery. 1 `
Conveyances of lots therein will hereafter be made by reference in deed to the Block and Lot
Number as shown on said Plat.
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4 The driveways and walks are hereby dedicated to the use of the Public and the
owners of said lots in said cemetery, but same shall remain under the direction and control
of the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, and said City specifically retains the
1' right to close, abandon and change such driveways and walks and to cancel said Plat and to
Re-Plat the lands covered by same.
Such cemetery shall remain[ under the control of the said City and this designation
shall in no manner be construed to deprive the said city of any of its rights as the owner
of said lands.
Executed this the 23rd day of May, 1955, by the direction and under the authority r'
of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. (Q - 4ze.,a,,Jl 4- fj 6A
Moved by Alderman Hyatt that the above and foregoing Cemetery Plat and Dedication
be and the same is hereby approved and adopted. i
Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to the Wichita ;}'
General Hospital the sum of $8265.94 for charity patients for month of April, and direct the p'
City Clerk to draw a check for the same.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lam and carried.
Moved by Alderman Reichmuth that a special Council meeting be called for 1:00 P.M.,
Thursday, May 26th.
1 Motion seconded by Alderman Banner and carried. •
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// Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen does hereby approve and adopt
,-the Re-Plat of parts of Blocks 3, 19 & 20, Sunnyside Heights, Section 2, an addition to the
City of Wichita Falls, copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lam and carried.
r' Moved by Alderman Lam that the Board of Aldermen does hereby approve and Mort the
Dedication Plat of Sunnyside Heights, Section 2-A, an addition to the City of WiohiteFalls,
Texas, copy of which is attached hereto and made a cart of the records hereof.
Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Banner, in accordance with bids opened this date, for raving
St. from Henrietta Street to the center of the alley between Fort worth and Taco Streets,
that the Board of Aldermen accept the recommendation of F. M. Rugeley, Dir. of Pub. Works,
and award the bid to the lowest bidder, R. 0. Green, at the pid price of 7471.85.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize and direct the droner
orities of the City to cancel, or refuse renewal of the Lease Contract with Milton Katz
for all of that part of Front Street west of the west line of Indiana Ave. and extending to
the Big Wichita River, the same being the dead end of Front Street, so as to reopen the
street for public use.
Motion seconded by Alderman Reichnuth and carried.
As authorized at the regular Council meeting held May 9, 1955, 4 re-hearing was
held for the purpose of hearing such new evidence as Mr. Purcell, Attorney, representing
rJ. H. York's application for permit to operate 20 taxicabs in Wichita Falls, had stated would
be offered. Mr. J. H. York, who was placed under oath at the recuest of his attorney,
answered numerous questions propounded to him by his attorney, Mr. Purcell. Attorney Purcell
filed a petition with the City Clerk, bearing approximately 316 names, requesting the City
to grant taxicab permits to some qualified person to produce comnetition in the taxicab busi-
ness. The petitions were ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for future reference.
Attorney Purcell also requested that some 25 letters be filed with the City Clerk
as permanent records. The said letters are attached hereto and made a Hart of the records
hereof.
After bothproponents/Were given gi ample time to express their views, the following
motion was made:
Moved by Alderman Cox that the re-hearing of J. H. York's taxidabanclication
be and the same is hereby closed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hyatt and carried.
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Moved by Aldennqn Cox that since no new evidence had been produced, the previous
decision of the Board of Aldermen be upheld and no taxicab hermits be granted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hyatt and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hyatt, Reichmuth, Cox and Lam.
Nays: Aldermen Banner and Liepold.
Moved by Alderman Banner, in accordance with the request of Sunnyside Development
, the Board of Aldermen hereby agrees to enter into a Contract with the said Sunnyside'Development Co. to reimburse them for sewer mains in Section 2, Sunnyside Heights Addn., anon
the same terms and conditions as mentioned in the original contract with them in Sunnvside
Heights Addition.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Cox that the Manager of the t^?ater Collection office he and he is)*
hereby authorized to enter into contracts, or written agreements, with water consumers, who ',"6
may so desire, to draw monthly drafts, either cash items or for collection, to nay their
respective monthly water bills.
Motion seconded by Alderman Liepold and carried.
Moved by Alderman Cox that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lam and carried..
The Board of Aldermen then adjourn
APPROVED this the /i day o , 1955.
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City Clerk
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD
MAY 17, 1955
THE WICHITA FALLS PARK BOARD MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 12:00 NOON,
MAY 17, 1955, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE YMCA. THE CHAIRMAN PRESIDED.
MEMBERS PRESENT WERE: MR. L. R. BLOODWORTH, CHAIRMAN
MR. HAROLD JONES, MEMBER
MR. HERBERT STORY, MEMBER
MR. J. C. CLOWER, MEMBER
MR. JOHN T. WILSON, MEMBER
MRS. CHARLES PROTHRO, MEMBER
MRS. T. J. WAGGONER, MEMBER
MRS. JOHN ESTES, MEMBER
DR. AUBREY COX, COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
OTHERS ATTENDING WERE: MR. SPENCER P. ELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
MRS. TRACY TOTHILL, WICHITA DA►LY TIMES
MRS. JOYCE LEMASTER, MR. ELLIS' SECRETARY
ITEM I: MR. JONES MOVED THAT THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS
MEETING BE DISPENSED WITH SINCE EACH MEMBER HAD RECEIVED A COPY BY MAIL.
SECONDED BY MR. WILSON. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 2: MR. ELLIS PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM C. A. MITCHELL, 1921 PERIGO
STREET, TO LEASE A 751 X ►001 TRACT IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SPUDDER PARK.
MR. MITCHELL DESIRES TO LOCATE A PORTABLE PRODUCE STAND ON THIS SITE AND
WILL PAY THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT $50 PER MONTH, IN ADVANCE,
FOR THE USE OF THIS AREA. THE PARK BOARD TOOK NO OFFICIAL ACTION ON THIS
REQUEST; HOWEVER, IT HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE LEASE.
ITEM 3: MR. ELLIS PRESENTED A REPORT ON THE EXPENDITURES OF THE FUNDS
DERIVED FROM THE 1949 BOND ISSUE. COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXACT
BALANCE WAS NOT AVAILABLE, BUT APPROXIMATELY $10,000 REMAINS UNAPPROPR►ATED IN
ACCOUNT 300.
ITEM 4: MR. ELLIS REQUESTED THAT AN APPROPRIATION FROM ACCOUNT 300
(PIRK IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS)BE MADE TO PAVE THE WEST ROAD IN WEEKS PARK FROM
HAMPSTEAD LANE TO LAKE PARK DRIVE, INCLUDING THE ROAD BY THE TENNIS CENTER.
ESTIMATED MATERIAL COST(ASPHALT AND STONE)FOR THE PAVING PROJECT-$3500.
THERE ARE FIVE BRIDGES ACROSS HOLLIDAY CREEK WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA THAT SHOULD
BE RE-BUILT. MATERIALS WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $1,000 PER BRIDGE TO REBUILD
THE BRIDGES AS LOW WATER CROSSINGS.
MOTION: MR. JONES MOVED THAT THE BALANCE OF THE FUNDS
REMAINING IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 300 BE EXPENDED
ON THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE ROADS AND BRIDGES IN WEEKS
PARK, WITH PRIORITY TO THE ROADWAYS OVER THE BRIDGES.
SECONDED BY MR. WILSON. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEM 5: DR. COX EXPLAINED A REQUEST FROM THE WATER IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT TO LEASE A PORTION OF THE GROUND ADJACENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
OFFICE. THE WATER-IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIRES TO CONSTRUCT AN OFFICE BUILDING
ON THIS SITE. IN THE DISCUSSION THAT FOLLOWED, IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE LAND
IS NEEDED FOR EXPANSION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FACILITIES.
PIOTION: MRS. WAGGONER MOVED THAT THE PARK BOARD
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THAT THE LAND
ADJACENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE BUILDING,
18 09 FIFTH STREET, NOT BE LEASED TO ANY OTHER AGENCY FOR
PE RMANENT CONSTRUCTION. SECONDED BY MR. WILSON
MOTION CARRIED. .p
ITEM 6: MR. BLOODWORTH EXPLAINED THE LEASE ON WEEKS PARK CLUB HOUSE
TO THE WICHITA FALLS BRIDGE ASSOCIATION. THE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION WILL PAY THE
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CITY $1200 WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR FOR THE USE OF THE SOCIAL HALL AND DINING ROOM
FOUR TIMES A WEEK. THE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION WILL MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN
THE BUILDING SUCH AS AIR CONDITIONING, RE-PLASTERING, RE-PAINTING, AND
RE-WIRING. Tiffs- RENT WILL BE PAID PRIMARILY BY THESE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CLUB
HOUSE, AND THE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION WILL FURNISH THEIR OWN JANITOR SERVICE. A
PROVISO IN THE LEASE STATES THAT IF THE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT EXPEND $1200
ON IMPROVEMENTS, THE REMAINDER WILL BE PAID IN CASH.
MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MR. JONES THAT IF ADDITIONAL
MOONEY IS COLLECTED AS RENT, THIS MONEY WILL BE EXPENDED
0 N IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CLUB HOUSE. SECONDED BY MRS. PROTHRO.
W OTION CARRIED.
ITEM 7: MR. ELLIS AND MR. BLOODWORTH GAVE AN INFORMAL REPORT ON THE
PROGRESS OF THE WICHITA RIVER CLEAN UP PROGRAM.
ITEM 8: MR. ELLIS, IN PRESENTING A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SCHOOL PARK
PROGRAM, STATED THAT THE PROGRAM WAS SLIGHTLY BEHIND SCHEDULE DUE TO WEATHER
CONDITIONS, MATERIAL SHORTAGES, AND TO THE PROJECTS THAT HAD TO BE ASSIGNED
HIGHER PRIORITY; HOWEVER, IT WAS HIS OPINION THAT THE PROJECTS FOR THIS FISCAL
YEAR WOULD BE COMPLETED ON TIME•
ITEM 9: MR. BLOODWORTH READ AN INVITATION FROM THE PARK COMMITTEE AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WICHITA FALLS ROTARY CLUB INVITING THE MEMBERS OF
THE PARK BOARD TO ATTEND A LUNCHEON IN THE ZODIAC ROOM OF THE KEMP HOTEL,
TUESDAY) MAY 24, 1955.
ITEM 10: THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS RETIRING A 1924 PUMPER AND THE CIVITAN
CLUB DESIRES TO ERECT THIS PIECE OF APPARATUS IN CIVITAN PARK AS PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT. THE CIVITAN CLUB WOULD PURCHASE THE MATERIAL FOR THE BASE AND THE
EQUIPMENT WOULD BE INSTALLED BY THE PARK DEPARTMENT. DR. COX POINTED OUT THAT
THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAD BEEN ENDEAVORING TO SECURE A PIECE OF FIRE
APPARATUS FOR INSTALLATION IN A PUBLIC PARR FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS, AND
SINCE THE JAYCEES HAD INITIATED THE IDEA, SOME CONFLICT MIGHT ARISE IF THE CIVITAN
CLUB WERE GIVEN CREDIT FOR INSTALLING THIS APPARATUS. THE BOARD REQUESTED
MR. ELLIS TO CO-ORDINATE WITH THE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE CIVITAN
CLUB IN ORDER TO PREVENT A CONFLICT, AND TO REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT THE
NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
ITEM III THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
L. R. BLOODWORTH, CHAIRMAN
OFFICIAL
MRS. JOE HERSEY, SECRETARY
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: H. A. Thoninason DATE: May 23, 1955
FROM: F. 14• Rugeley
SUBJECT:
REPLAT PORTION OF LOTS 3, 19, AND 20, SUNNYSIDE HEIGHTS, SECTION 2.
COMMENT:
It has been discovered that lot dimensions on certain lots in
Blocks 3, 19, and 20 of Synnyside Heights, Section 2 were in error.
These lots have been resurveyed and the owners are submitting the
corrected map of this areas I recommend that the replat be approved.
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Asst. Director TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Commissioners
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Wichita Fall , Texas,
April 20, 1955.
Honorable Lloyd C. Thomas, :layor,
City of Wichita Falls,
Wichita Falls, Texas,
Dear Mr. Thomas:
I have had inquiries from Mr. Friberg regarding operation of taxis in
the city of Wichita Falls under our present set-up and I have the following
to offer.
Since our present operators of taxis have been operating in Wichita
Falls I have had no knowledge of the drivers of taxis being involved in
arty criminal acts and have had no complaints of traffic law violations by
these drivers. It is my opinion that as far as law enforcement is con-
cerned our taxis in Wichita Falls are furnishing the best service that we
have had in Wichita Falls in several years. Having no reason to use these
taxis for personal transportation I am not in a position to vouch for the
service rendered. •
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Texas Highway'Patrol;
Wichita Falls, Texas.
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TEXAS LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
1300 Guadalupe Street
SUMMERS A. NORMAN P. O. Box 5£
CHAIRMAN
JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS Austin 61, Texas
COKE R. STEVENSON. JR.
W. D. NOEL . ADMINISTRATOR
ODESSA. TEXAS j..
WILSON HEARD. JR. 4y
REFUGIO. TEXAS r :r /1/40
April 19, 1955
The Honorable Lloyd Thomas
Mayor, Wichita Falls, Texas
Dear Sir:
I have been requested by City Attorney Walter Friberg to write you a
letter concerning the operations of the Cowden Cab Company and the
Wichita Cab Company owned by It. R. R. Cowden.
Since I have been in Wichita Falls, I have never received any complaints
about the drivers for the dab company selling liquor. I have sent under
cover men to the cab stand to attempt whiskey buys, but have not made one
single purchase.
I have worked several towns in Texas and as a rule it is no trouble to
purchase liquor from cab companies. It is my belief that the Cowden Cab
Company and the Wichita Cab Compaany is above the average by far compared
to other cab companies throughout the State.
If we can be of further assistance to you, please feel free to call on us.
Respectfully yours,
Wm. H. Harris
Deputy Supervisor
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DONALD E. SHORT
JOHN H. MOGAN COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ASSISTANT WICHITA FALLS. TEXAS
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WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS
APR I L 19, 1955
LLOYD THOMAS
MAYOR OF WICHITA FALLS
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
DEAR MAYOR:
I HAVE BEEN REQUESTED BY WALTER FRIBERG, CITY
ATTORNEY FOR WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO GIVE MY OBSERVATIONS
AS TO THE PRESENT TAXICAB OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
THE ONLY CONTACT THAT I WOULD HAVE WITH THE
TAXICAB SYSTEM IN WICHITA FALLS WOULD BE THE OFFENSES
CHARGED AGAINST THE TAXICAB DRIVERS EITHER IN COUNTY COURT
OR IN THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT.
THERE HAS NOT BEEN CALLED TO MY ATTENTION ANY
OFFENSES EITHER IN COUNTY COURT OR IN THE JUSTICE OF THE
PEACE COURT WHERE THE DEFENDANT WAS A TAXICAB DRIVER.
THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT NONE OF THEM HAVE NOT
BEEN SO CHARGED AND I HAVE NOT MADE A SEARCH INTO THE
OCCUPATIONS OF ALL OF THESE PERSONS CHARGED IN SUCH CASES,
BUT FEEL THAT THE DRIVERS MUST HAVE NOT HAD ANY GREAT
NUMBER OF CASES CHARGED AGAINST THEM OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN
CALLED TO MY ATTENTION.
CORDIALLY YOURS,
DONALD E. SHORT
DES: PR
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Wichita Falls Public Schools
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1105 HOLLIDAY STREET
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
April 14, 1955
Mr. H. A. Thomason
City Manager
City of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Dear Mr. Thomason:
Replying to your questionnaire concerning the
taxicab service in this city, I wish to state
that from wy knowledge of the operation as it
relates to our employes, the present service
is adequate, satisfactory, courteous and effi-
cient. In other words, not a single employee
has i.A1led to my attention a complaint of any
kind regarding the service.
The few times that I used cab service in the
city has been highly satisfactory.
Very truly yours,
( ___.--aoe B. McNiel
Superintendent of Schools
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BEN G. YEAGER. M. D. '0 TE .p\r
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SUPERINTENDENT W \,iIjC
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WICHITA FALLS STATE HOSPITAL
BOX 300
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
April 14, 1955
Mr. H. A. Thomason
City Manager
Wichita Falls, Texas
Dear Mr. Thomason:
.This is in regards to a questionnaire received from
Messrs. Elie Lam and Roy C. Hyatt, Alderman for the
City of Wichita Falls, concerning taxicab service to .
this hospital.
I have had numerous complaints, both from our em—
ployees and from visitors to the hospital, re)garding
the fare which fluctuates between $1.65 and $1.85 per
one way trip. Those who have talked with me feel that
this fare is excessive. Other than this, the service
is considered adequate, and drivers have been court—
eous and efficient. The equipment is apparently in
good condition and the calls for taxicab service are
apparently answered promptly as possible.
Yours very truly,
Ben G. Yeager, M.D. —/
Superintendent
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2149 AVENUE H WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS TELEPHONE 3-2121
April 16, 1955
Mr. H. A. Thomason, City MP-wager
City of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas
Dear Mr. Thomason:
In answer to your inquiry of April 13 relative to taxi—
cab service in Wichita Falls. May I make the following
comments? •
1. The Citizens Safety Council has had no complaints
concerning taxicabs in Wichita Falls.
2. It is also our opinion that the taxicabs are being
operated in a manner that is commensurate with
good judgment and safety regulations.
3. It would appear that the equipment of the local
taxicab company is fairly modern and in good repair.
4. It is our feeling that the drivers are courteous
and efficient.
Sincerely,
OTF/vp 0. T. Freeman, Chairman
Citizens Safety Council
Wichita Falls
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CALVIN ASHLEY
LYLE B. CHERRY
BRADIE E. RICHIE JIMMY CASTLED I N E
ASSISTANTS
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WICHITA COUNTY
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WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
April 18, 1955
Hon. L. C. Thomas, Mayor
City of Wichita Falls
Dear Lloyd:
At the request of the City Manager' s office I am
advised that a hearing will be had on a question of the
local taxicab company, or the possibility or advisability
of additional companies. For this reason, the following
observations are made:
1. As far as I personally am concerned, we have had
no complaints concerning any of the employees of the
taxicab company.
2. I know of no instances in Aa ich laws have been
violated at the instances of employees.
3. The cooperation of the company has been satisfactory.
4. In my opinion they are at the present time giving
adequate service to the public in general.
Very truly yours,
CA/im Calvin Ashley
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CITY OP WICHITA PALLS
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Office of WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 18, 1955
To the Honorable Lloyd Thomas, Mayor
Board of Alderman
Re: Taxi-Cab Drivers and Service
We have very few complaints of traffic violations by cab
drivers and practically no complaints on vice involving
drivers. I believe the reason for this is the manner in
which these employees are selected. I do not approve
approve any man for a taxi permit who has made any kind of
record for himself.
The management and the drivers are very cooperative in every
thing we have asked them to do.
I am not in a position to know if the facilities are adequate
to take care of the demands of the citizenship.
C. C. Daniel 44-L'I
Chief of Police
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WELDON BAILEY'
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
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Hon Loyd C Thomas, Mayor
Wichita Falls, Texas
Dear Mayor:
It gives me much pleasure to write you in
regard to the operation of the taxi company operated
by Mr. Bob Williams.
We have had numerous occasions to call on
the taxi company for assistance. In no instance have they
refused to help us but on the contrary, they have always
been most cooperative and helpful.
To my knowledge we have not had any occasion
to arrest any of the drivers of this company.
I have had no complaint about their operation
in any way and it is my opinion that they are givint ample
and good service to the citizenry of Wichita Fall4
'::;;Fe6. truly,
Weldon Bailey, Sheriff
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MARSHAL
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
21 April 1955
City of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls
Texas
Attention: H. A. Thomason, City Manager
Gentlemen:
In reply to your letter of 13 April 1955 requesting comments
as to how this institution is affected by the use of taxicab
service in the City of Wichita Falls, I wish to state that this
Organization has conducted a survey of this situation and the
following information is submitted:
1. Service has been adequate.
2. Complaints have been very few and of a minor nature.
3. Drivers have been very courteous and efficient.
4. Equipment, being used, seems to always be clean
and in excellent condition.
5. The length of time between call and arrival varies
due to the time of day and passenger traffic. although
the promptness of arrival seems to be very efficient.
6. There has been a definite improvement in the past
twelve (12) months.
Sincerely,
CAff*JO et?•
"LFH F ASBURY
Captain, USAF
Air Police Office
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the follow-
ing statement.
My name is Mrs. Jessie Johnson, and I operate the
'Little Casino' at 417-A Flood Street here in Wichita
Falls. I seldom use the taxi-cab service, but when I
do need a taxi, I have received good service. I have
not heard any complaints from my customers regarding
the present taxi service.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jes a Johns
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a frequent user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the
following statement.
My name is Mrs. A. H. Jackson, and I operate the 'Glass
Bar' at 415 Flood Street and the 'Grand Terrace' at
400 Sullivan Street. Previous to the time the meter
system was installed, my taxi fare to town was 350.
Now the fare for the same trip is 45¢, being more when
the taxi has to wait for a train to move on so that
the traffic might continue to move normally. On some
occasions, I have had to call the second time before getting
a taxi. At times one driver may carry two or three
passengers to different places; and. I feel that a fair
rate can not be determined for each passenger, since
he usually must make extra blocks to deliver each one
to his or her destination.
I have found the drivers to be courteous and, most of
the time, prompt in making the calls.
Sincerely,
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Mrs. A. H. Jac• =on
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Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a frequent user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the
following statement.
My name is Betty Krause, and I am employed at ' Short' s
Pig Stand' , 501 Burkburnett Road, Wichita Falls, Texas.
I often use a taxi to go to work. I have had to wait
for a taxi as long as 1' hours. At times the taxi has
stopped fpr one, headed in the opposite direction in
which I wished to go, then would have to make two or
more extra blocks in brttiging me to work.
Sincerely,
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Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
I wish to make the following statement.
My name is DeWayne Estep, and I operate the 'Estep
Pharmacy' at 501 North Broadway Street here in
Wichita Falls, I do not use the taxi-cab service
personally, but some of my customers do call for
taxi service from my store. I have noticed that they
receive prompt service.
Sincerely',
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DeWayne gstep
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20 , 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a frequent user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the
following statement.
My name is Artie Schaaf, and I am employed at *Pioneer
Drive Inn #3* , Sheppard Field Access Road, here in
Wichita Falls. I use the taxi-cab service in going to
work and for the most part have found the service to
be good. They do run a bit slower on pay days and
during bad weather. Before the present meter system
was put into use, my fare to work was 550. Now the
fare is much more, running as high as 01.10. Some of
the drivers are quite reckless. There is an elderly
driver who takes all the back streets to avoid traffic,
many times making extra blocks in doing so.
Sincerely,
rtie Schaaf
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Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
I wish to make the following statement.
My name is Vernon Short, and I operate ' Short' s Pig
Stand' at 501 Burkburnett Road here in Wichita Falls.
I do not use the taxi-cab service personally, but my
employees do. Until about a month ago, taxi service
was terrible. On several occasions, some of my em-
ployees have been late to work because of the poor
taxi service.
Sincerely,
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Vernon Short
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 19, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are studying and con-
sidering the type of taxi-cab service now being rendered to the
citizens of Wichita Falls; and as a frequent user of the taxi-
cab, I wish to make the following statement.
My name is Mrs. Viola Bennett, and I am employed at the Holt
Hotel Coffee Shop. I do not drive a car and taxi-cab service
has been my only means of transportation. I have two sons,
therefore, we need taxi service quite often. I had been getting
good service until about November of Last year; however, I find
the service now very unsatisfactory.
On one occasion, I had a time call for 12:00 midnight at Sheppard
Air Force Base, N.C.O. Club, but had to wait until 2:00 a.m. for
a taxi. In the meantime, I had called every thirty minutes to
inquire as to why it had not arrived. When it did arrive, the
driver said he had received the call at the State Hospital.
One morning, I called for a taxi at 6:00 at 1300 Holliday Street,
and I waited on the corner until 7:00. The driver said he had
been at the Bethania Hospital for some time, but had just received
the call. This delay caused me to miss my bus to Sheppard Air
Force Base, so I had to take a taxi all the way to work.
When I moved from 1706 Third Street to 1202 Marshall Street(Rear) ,
I called the taxi company and told them to change my time call to
my new address. For four days, the taxi was sent to my old
address, and then had to be sent to my present address. On a
Thursday morning, the taxi stopped at an address about one-half
block down the street; and I had to run to reach it before it
left. When I place a call for a taxi to be sent to the rear of
my present address, it is often sent to the front and is gone
without my knowing it had been there. Once I called for a taxi
at 4:OO p.m. and it did not arrive until 6:oo p.m..
The lack of promptness in supplying a taxi at the correct address
and at the desired time has caused me to be late for work many
times. After having so much trouble getting a taxi, I have de-
cided to ride the bus whenever possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Viola Bennett
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 21, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a frequent user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the
following statement.
My name is Mrs. M. L. Martin, and I operate the 'Waffle
House' at 710 Tenth Street here in Wichita Falls. I take
a taxi to work each morning, as I must be at my place of
business early. I have found the drivers to be courteous
but I do not always receive prompt service. I live at
Greint and Hampstead, and it sometimes take 25 minutes for
me to get a taxi. My driveway is easily accessible from
the corner, but at times the driver goes around the block
and stops at the front of my house. Then I have to walk
to the front to get to the taxi.
I am also displeased with the prices now charges for taxi
service. My fare to work has increased from 75¢ to $1.05,
which I feel is entirely too much. I believe that even a
10¢ reduction would cause more people to use the taxi-cab
' service.
I am in favor of more cabs, and I believe competition
would bring about better taxi service for the people of
our city and would help to reduce the present rates for
this service.
Sincerely,
Mrs, M. L. Martin
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
I wish to make the following statement.
My name is John Word, Jr. , and I am employed as manager
of the 'Brown Derby' at 421 Flood Street here in Wichita
Falls. I never use the taxi-cab service personally,
but I have noticed that when my customers call for taxi-
dabs, they never have to wait more than a few minutes.
Sincerely,
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Wichita Falls, Texas
April 19, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a frequent user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the
following statement.
My name is B. L. Hatfield, and I am employed as manager
of the Holt Hotel here in Wichita Falls. We have a
direct line to the taxi company and have received good
service. Sometimes during the peak hours, 7:00 a.m. to
9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. , I have heard
comments regarding slow taxi service. I believe more
cars should be on hand to take care of the needs during
these hours.
Sincerely,
B. L. Hatfield
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
I wish to make the following statement.
My name is E. A. DeBus, and I operate the 'DeBus
Package Store' at 3602 Holliday Street here in Wichita
Falls. I do not use the taxi-cab service personally,
but my customers do make calls from my store for a
taxi. I have noticed that the taxi service is prompt;
however, I have heard comments as to the cost of the
trip from my store back to town. The majority of
the people feel that ?5¢ to 85¢ is too much for this
service.
Sincerely,
7776. 67,
E. A. DeBus
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
I wish to make the following statement.
My name is R. V. Shaver, and I operate the ' Shaver
Cafe' at 3515 Holliday Street here in Wichita Falls.
I do not use the taxi-cab service personally but my
customers do place calls for taxi service. They
always receive prompt service; but I have heard a
number of comments as to the high prices charged.
The drivers sometime pass my place and have to turn
around and bring the passenger back. With the meter
system now used, this means the passenger must pay
any extra charge registered. I believe a person should
be taken directly to the desired destination.
Sincerely,
Re V. aver
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Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
I wish to make the following statement.
My name is E. J. Wininger, and I operate the 'Wininger
Food Store' at 601 North Broadway Street here in
Wichita Falls. I never use the taxi-cab service myself;
however, my customers have received good prompt service.
The service in bad weather does seem to be somewhat
slower. Sometimes people may wait for a taxi, and a
friend stops and offers them a ride. They leave and
when the taxi arrives, there is no one to take it. I
feel that we do not need any more taxi-cabs in the city.
Sincerely,
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E. ininger
Wichita Falls, Texas
April 20, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are study-
ing and considering the type of taxi-cab service now
being rendered to the citizens of Wichita Falls; and
as a frequent user of the taxi-cab, I wish to make the
following statement.
My name is G. C. Williams, and I operate the 'Reno
Sandwich Shop' at 601 Flood Street here in Wichita
Falls. I believe there are not enough taxi-cabs to
take care of the needs in this section of town. The
people have to wait too long for the cabs to arrive.
On one occasion, I had to call back the third time,
with approximately fifteen minutes between each call,
before the cab finally arrived.
Sincerely,
G. C. Williams
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Wichita Falls, Texas
April 22, 1955
Mayor and City Council
Wichita Falls, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have observed in the newspapers that you are studying and consider-
ing the taxi-cab service now being rendered to the citizens of Wichita
Falls; and I wish to make the following statement.
My name is Fulcher Armstrong and I am manager of the Municipal Airport.
I do not use the taxi-cab service myself, but many of my employees do.
They inform me that taxi service to the airport is very slow and the
prices vary.
We have ten flights per day and have many passengers to go into town.
At one time, we did have a special parking place here at the airport
and a taxi was here to take care of our flights. Many times, one dar
can not take care of our needs and it is necessary that we call the
taxi-cab company for more transportation. The service we receive on
these calls is often very slow, our passengers having to wait from
forty to fifty minutes. We ask that the drivers come to the office
to pick up the passengers; but they usually stop at the gate, and the
person must then pick up his bags and carry them to the taxi. `
I believe we need two cab companies in our city, then if a person
can't get a cab from one company, he can call the other.
Sincerely,
r
Ful:cher Armstrong /
Airport Manager