Hunt Co., TX - news: When Things Got Done, 1961 ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sarah Swindell USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** When Things Got Done, 1961 Naturally, Number ONE on the list is the street improvement program, accomplished through a bond issue. There is a lot of red tape and detail work connected with such an issue, but as we ride comfortably up and down our smooth streets, we know that all these efforts were not in vain. Another accomplishment is the erection of the speed limit signs at many points around town. Also the Council is responsible for the enlargement of the water lines serving the east and southeast parts of town and the placing of a fire hydrant in that area. Water has been piped for the first time into the colored residential area of Celeste and an all weather road constructed to the Mount Olive Baptist Church (colored). The water tank has had a new coat of paint on it and the final installments on our water sewer bonds have been paid in full. Periodically, the "Owl Crew" assembles about midnight when the streets are vacated and use large street brooms and trucks to sweep down the dirt and trash from the downtown street area. Vacant lots and alleys have been periodically mowed. The City Hall has been partitioned and a new restroom installed. A new adding machine was purchased for the use in the City Hall. In cooperation with the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department, the Council was instrumental in the purchase of an additional fire truck, so that rural fires as well as town fires could be fought. Our town salutes all those who were instrumental in these improvements…all those who have spent much time and effort in making Celeste a better place in which to live, and especially to Burly Lanier who has worked extra hours hauling gravel, dirt, etc., for street improvement, and has taken a special interest in his job as Celeste Street Superintendent. (July 28, 1961, The Celeste Courier, by Albert Granberry)