Lynn Theater Completed, Independence Park Started, Mexican Students Integrated

On May 1st, the Gonzales Volunteer Fire Department deeded its equipment to the city, who assumed financial responsibility for it. Shortly thereafter, voters passed a proposal for a $75,000 fire station. In Block 33, Lynn Smith, Sr. completed the Lynn Theater. During this time, Mexican students were integrated into the local schools, while African-American students were bused to Riverside School. On the east side of Wallace Street, Rufus King completed tourist cottages. On September 2nd, land was purchased for the construction of Independence Park. On October 13th, Mrs. J.M. Meneley of 511 Cone Street won the city-wide contest to name the new seventy-one acre city park, and her suggestion of “Independence Park” was chosen. She received $25 as a reward. Work began on Independence Park in November.