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Stephenville, Texas
June 4, 1940.
The City Council of Stephenville, Texas, met in regular
session on June 4, 1940, with Mayor Clements and the following
Aldermen present: T. T. Oliver, Jack Henderson, Fred McCleskey,
Chas. Neblett Jr., H. D. Barham, K. D. Hamilton, L. Riggins, and
Doyle White.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Mr. E. A. Blanchard came before the Council asking that the
Gity purchase the Scargrough tract of land of some 200 acres, for
the purpose of establishing an Air Port. After hearing Mr.
Blanchard, Mayor Clements stated that he would appoint committees
to act in regard to the matter.
Miss Marian McElroy and Mr. B.B. Huckabee came before the
Council asking that the City donate $15,00 per month to be paid
-on salary of Miss Frances Gibson, now employed by the Welfare
Department.
Ib was moved by L. Riggins, seconded by Doyle White, that
the City of Stephenville pay Miss Gibson $15.00 per month, pro-
vided Erath County and the City of Dublin each pay her $15.00
per month. An amendment was offered to the motion by Chas.
Neblett Jr., and accepted, that $15,00 per month be paid Miss
Gibson provided Erath County and Dublin match same amount, but in
the event that same is not matched by them, the $15.00 may still
be paid, the decision resting with the Finance Committee. Motion
carried.
It was moved by T. T. Oliver, seconded by L. Riggins, that
all City Firemen, members of the City Council, and Superintendent
of Water Works, be issued free pass to all privileges to the
swimming pool. Motion carried.
Bills and accounts were read and on motion by Jack Henders
seconded by Fred McCleskey, were allowed and ordered paid.
There being no further business, the Council stood adjourned;
in an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayor's call.
Mayor.
City Secretary.