The Big Picture

in Paragould

Thursday , July 17, 1958

Souvenir Edition

Clay, Greene , Dunklin

This copy of The Big Picture was found in the upstairs of the old C & M Jewelry Store and donated to the site by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Breckenridge of ( Larry's Auto Sales, Paragould ).

Thank You!

I will transcribe the whole paper since it holds so much information that could help others.

Transcribed by : Tina Easley

Citizens Groups Appear Before City Council

By Ruth Woodside , Big Picture Staff

The unusual Tuesday night session of City Council was marked with much indecision among the four members who were present. Two delegation of citizens presented seperate complaints for the group to solve . A Brown's Chapel delegation requested the closing of the present dump which is located in their community . They cited the problems created by the dump including the health menace and unsightly appearance . The Council deferred immediate action.

A committee of Third Avenue residents asked for relief from the dusty conditions on their street due to heavy traffic , from Emerson and Ely-Walker factories.Mayor Wood suggested that all residents on that street be requested to install concrete culverts and then the ditches along the street could be cleaned for proper drainage followed by a seal coat on the street.

Parking Meter Problem

Bob Branch , speaking as a private citizen , registered a complaint on the practice of "paper sacking parking meters to allow workmen to complete a job, on a downtown store. The Council agreed that the privilege was being abused and Cheif Bunch was instructed to enforce the parking meter ordinance henceforth.

Also in the Street Department the Council voted to place a stop sign on Emerson Street at Third Street.

Cheif Bunch suggested a speed limit sign on North Rector Road, but no action was taken.

Other Action

The Council agreed to place a street light at the Corner of W. Hunt Street and 8th Street.

The chauffer's license application of Paul boyd was accepted.

Payment was approved for two firemen's services on the Hyde junkyard fire several months ago. These firemen were alerted by Fire cheif Stuart.

Following the request of Cheif Bunch , the Council agreed to the recapping of the Pontiac police tires.