Rummage Sale and Community Notices From Del Rio
Local notices include a rummage sale by May 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. selling glassware at Glats Ci, an Irish Club gathering at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Martinezs, and parish council canceling tonight’s meeting due to a Rosary for Louis Qualla at Humphreys-Doran Funeral Home. Joe Esquivel Jr remains in fair condition after a traffic crash, with family in San Antonio. Public meetings include North Heights PTA at 7:30 p.m., and a workers devotional at Del Rio National Bank. Queen City Belles to perform Saturday at 8 p.m. in Del Rio High School gym. 4-H horse show deadline nearing, registration at Dink Wardlaw complex. First Baptist Church hosts a Bible study Wednesday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish School Board meets Thursday at 7 p.m. and Texas Society for the Prevention of Blindness meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. with film on glaucoma.
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Humphreys-Doran
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del Rio
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San Antonio
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del Rio National Bank
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First Baptist Church
Texas Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Bracero program debate stirs White House talks
A White House meeting with Reagan aides drew unions and Democrats defending worker rights as they debated a guest worker plan. Texas Governor Bill Claments proposed freer Mexican labor movement to needed industries, while LULAC and Hispanic labor leaders urged safeguards to avoid civil rights violations and employer sanctions.
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Rain Likely Wednesday With Thunder Chance Says NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts rain and a slight chance of thundershowers on Wednesday. Rain probability is 20 percent, with tonight in the upper 60s and highs around the upper 80s for today and Wednesday. May rainfall totals reach 1.19 inches this month, 10.22 inches year to date. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph today, 10 to 16 mph later. wind advisories possible. Highs recorded at 80s, low 58, and May 12 all-time high 100, low 47.
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Improper landing blamed for paratrooper death
Parachuting instructor James C. Roe said Charles Rummel died after an improper parachute landing from a 3000 foot jump. Roe noted Rummel failed to assume a precise landing position, hitting flat footed and sustaining fatal injuries despite a properly opened canopy.
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Charles Rummel
Rummel
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Val Verde
Roe
Val Verde County
Measles Clinic Planned After Six Confirmed Cases
Six confirmed measles cases were reported in the city. Health officials urged families with young children to vaccinate, noting the dangers of the disease. A free clinic will be held Wednesday from 1 to 4 30 p m at the Neighborhood Facility, 200 Bridge St, for children six months and older.
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Judge Wood murder probe widens as reward cut to aid case
The investigation into the 1979 killing of federal judge John Wood widens amid a $25,000 added reward and discussions of a $100,000 pool for informants. The grand jury heads toward May 20 as focus shifts to associates of Jimmy Chagra and Charles Harrelson, with Gov. Bruce King granting conditional release to Jerry Ray James for cooperation.
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John
San Antonio
FBI
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Charles V. Harrelson
Chagra
Harrelson
Houston
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Jerry Ray James
New Mexico
Bruce King
James
Deaths Antonio Zapata Langtry resident dies in Del Rio
Antonio Zapata 84 of Langtry died Monday in a Del Rio hospital. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, under Humphreys- Doran Funeral Home. Rosary Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. He was born December 15, 1896 in Mexico. Survivors include sons Antonio Zapata Jr. of Langtry Tomas Zapata of Warren Ohio Ramon Zapata of Bundidge Ala Basilio Zapata of Phoenix daughters Aurelia Wade Del Rio Rudy Chapa Comstock Elvin Wyatt Louisville Ky brothers Alejo Zapata Ciudad Acuna Talan Zapata Zaragoza Lolo Zapata Texan Vera Crux Mexico sisters Elvitta Flores Amelia Terrasas Zaragoza and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Langtry
del Rio
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Sacred Heart Cemetery
Humphreys- Doran Funeral Home
Zapata
Mexico
Antonio
Memorial planned for Skydiving Victim Charles Rummel
The private family committal is planned for 35 year old Charles Rummel who died Sunday afternoon after a skydiving mishap. Rummel, former assistant general manager of Radio Station KWMC, will be memorialized with a fund set up by his family.
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Rummel
KWMC
Rites set for Louis F Qualia prominent ranchman writer
Louis Francis Qualia 84 dies at home on Hudson Drive. Rites at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary tonight at 7 30 in Humphreys Doran chapel. Survived by wife Kathleen Margaret Qualia three sons two daughters 13 grandchildren and a sister.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Humphreys- Doran Funeral Home
Qualia
Hudson Drive
Mexico
Kathleen Margaret Qualia
Robert Qualia
John Francis Qualia
Thomas Qualia
del Rio
Patricia Ann Hanna
Colorado Springs
Colo
Kathleen Margaret
Arp
Brownsville
Mary Kennedy
City Council Agenda Highlights for Tonight
The council prepares a varied agenda including naming three streets in McKinney Addition and a Buena Vista water well. Commissioners discuss railroad crossings, franchise renewals for cable and telephone, and removal of downtown parking meters. Also on the docket are a personnel policy ordinance, a utility collection amendment, bids for gas and water pipe and city vehicles, and appointments to Utility Commissioner and Planning Director. Public hearings include five special permits for mobile homes and a nursery, with Planning and Zoning Commission prior meetings. The Municipal Building at 109 W. Broadway hosts the events, and the public is urged to attend.
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McKinney Addition
Planning and Zoning Commission
W. Broadway
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