January 2015
Chamber Spotlight

This Month in History

Mary Falter

The ball was first dropped at Times Square in New York City (1908)
Batman debuts on television (1966)
The Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Redskins in Superbowl VII, and become the first undefeated team in NFL history (1979).
The first Kiwanis club is formed in Detroit (1915).
At 69, 349 days old, Ronald Reagan becomes the oldest person to become U.S. President
(1981).

Little Known Facts

Mary Falter

The first state to have a driving speed limit was Connecticut in 1901.  You could drive 12 mph in the city and 15 mph in the country.  
Until 1930 there were few states with an age limit to drive.
The speed limit became 55 mph in 1974 which was to conserve gas consumption.  That was the year restrictions were placed on 10 gallons of gas per customer.  The lines at many of the cities were around the block.

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Pizza Hut  Snadrick Rozela, Manager says the Pizza Hut proudly serves our famous pizza, pastas and wing street wings.  Fun Fact you might not know about this business:  Pizza Hut started 55 years ago with 2 brothers borrowing $600.00 from their Mom to open a pizzeria.  Pizza Hut is located at 1481 E. Main (across from Wal-Mart) in Eastland.  Phone 254-631-0444; website:  www.pizzahut.com.

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Leeann Barron/LPL Financial  Leeann Barron is the owner of Leeann Barron/LPL Financial, which has been locally owned and operated since 2014 in Cisco.  The business, offering financial series to the county and beyond, is located at 1701 Conrad Hilton, Cisco, TX.  Leeann's motto: Getting to know you and your financial needs is the first step."  Telephone
254-433-9461, website www.lpl.com.

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Grandpaw's Outhouse  Ken Chapman is the owner of Grandpaw's Outhouse, a business owned and operated since 2005, which offers porta john and temporary fencing rental.  Ken named the business Grandpaw's Outhouse before he was a grandpaw in 2011, but by then changing diapers was easier than work!  Grandpaw's Outhouse is located at 1304 E. Main St. in Eastland.  Phone 254-629-3363; website www.grandpawsouthouse.com.

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Pamela J. Chaney, Attorney At Law  Pamela J. Chaney opened her Law practice in July, 2014.  Services offered are Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianships.  "My mission is to provide accurate, helpful and compassionate legal advise," Attorney Chaney says.  She offers free consulations and is located at 200 W. Commerce St., Eastland, TX, 764478.  Phone number:  254-631-8440 and email:  pamelajchaney@gmail.com.
Eastland Chamber of Commerce - January 2015