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Minutes for the City Council meeting on January 21, 1957
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark. Met in regular session at City Hall at 7:30 p.m., January 21, 1957. There were present: City Atty., City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Keister, Johnson, Fritz, Field, Copeland, Stricklin, Brickell, Snow, Hamilton and Hart. Mayor Sanderson: absent.
Mr. Copeland made the motion, seconded by Mr. Stricklin, that Mr. Willie T. Johnson serves as President Pro Tempore in the absence of the Mayor. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried. Mr. Johnson did not vote on this motion or on any other motions during this council meeting.
Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Willadeen Thomas be granted a permit to operate a beauty parlor in her home. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Stricklin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, that Know Webb, Jr. and Bill Lamberson be granted a permit to convert a grocery store into a printing shop. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Hart, that Tommie Mouzy be granted a permit to operate a cold drink stand at 215 W. Forrest. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Hamilton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Brickell, that a permit to build an ice cream and sandwich shop be granted to Mrs. Lula Northern. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Keister moved with Mr. Hart seconding, that Esso Standard Oil Co. be granted a permit to build a service station on the northeast corner of Jefferson and Gee St. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Roy Penix appeared before the council and spoke on behalf of Nat’l Tea Co. and filed a petition bearing names of property owners who were in favor of Super Market. Mr. Jim Sloan was spokesman for property owners not in favor of the Super Market and filed a petition containing the names of those against it. After many voiced their reasons and much discussion Mr. Keister ...
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