16 Dec 1986
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1986
Page
1
New York AP reports the Dow Jones industrials at 1921.54 at noon, down 1.27 as volume on the Big Board reaches 69.62 million shares. Decliners lead gainers by about 5 to 4 with 779 down, 625 up, 484 unchanged.
The Del Rio News-Herald publishes Monday through Friday afternoons and weekend mornings with a Wednesday edition by Del Rio Publishing Co. It lists subscriptions, mailing addresses, and rates, notes ownership by Harte-Hanks, and identifies key staff including Turk Tergliaf...era, Diana Gonzales, Janis Hallmark, Herman Ornelas, and Joe San Miguel.
Sacred Heart Academy announces a Christmas program titled Live from Bethlehem on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Paul Pong Theatre Performing Arts. 250 students from pre kindergarten to eighth grade will perform in costumes, the event is free and open to the public, with Santa Claus in attendance.
Around Town notes 30 in the choir with a free program inviting the public and a student council run refreshment service. A rifle scope found at Attorney Arturo Gonzalez's office backyard is reported in good condition. A live Santa Claus will visit Gateway Apartments on Saturday from 7 30 to 8 p m with residents and Laughlin AFB invited for photos. Registered Nurses host a Christmas party at Connie Heron’s home and Lamar School PTA plans a Christmas cake walk and program tonight at 7. The American GI Forum and Women of the Forum meet Wednesday at 8 with plans for the state board conference January 16 18 1987 and a Christmas party on Friday December 19. Mr and Mrs Patricio Chavarria attend their daughter Hilda Rodriguez’s Texas A I University graduation. she earned a B B A in engineering and he a B S in mechanical engineering. An Amistad Area Indian Pictographs program is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Amistad Campground with the public invited.
Trustees and administrators signed letters to satisfy an audit firm about possible violations amid a federal funds misuse investigation. Trustees Lujan and Padilla criticized the process, noting missing disclosures on nepotism and pecuniary interests as Douville sought verification.
Trustees debate remaining upgrades as staff limits and mandated funds affect decisions. Some members push for bidding a concession stand, press box, and storage room, while others cite overcrowded classrooms, limited stadium use, and broader facilities needs.
Today schedule lists multiple meetings including Overeaters Anonymous at 7 p.m. and Lamar Elementary PTA at the school cafeteria. Also Prayer Meeting in Spanish at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Beta Sigma Phi chapter at 7 30 p.m. at members' homes, American GI Forum at 8 p.m. in Forum building. Wednesday GED testing at 5 30 p.m. at Del Rio High School, genealogical library open at 7 p.m. at 1815 King's Way, San Felipe Lions Club at 7 p.m. Lions Hut, and VFW Post 8552 Auxiliary at 7 30 p.m. at VFW Hall E First St.
Carl Edward Wallace died Monday in a motor accident in Austin where he lived at 11213 Applewood Drive. Graveside rites are set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Oak Lawn Memorial Park Del Rio with burial under Humphreys-Doran Funeral Home. He was born June 4 1951 in Omaha Nebraska. Survivors include his wife Carol and sons Carl Wallace Jr and Clayton Ross Wallace of Austin, parents Pete and Frances Wallace of Del Rio, brothers Ken Jones Boyce LA Pete Wallace Jr Austin Warren Wallace Del Rio and Fred Wallace San Antonio. Brothers will be pallbearers. Visitation tonight 7 to 9 in the funeral home chapel.
A correction notes the Community Jazz Band Christmas concert is Friday December 19 at the Paul Pong Theatre for the Performing Arts, correcting an error that listed Thursday. The notice also reports the birth of Yolanda Marie Romanelli to Robert T. and birth details, plus a list of admissions and discharges from a local facility.
Dense fog and drizzle blanket Del Rio today with a high around 62 and a 30 percent rain chance tonight. Wednesday brings more clouds and a 40 percent shower chance after morning fog, with southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Record highs for December 16, rainfall totals, and Amistad reservoir readings are noted.
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