Wilson County Farmer On Front Page Of Progressive Farmer
The August Progressive Farmer features Martin Bienek, a Stevens community farmer near Wilson County, Texas, in a color cover painting taken last October during a rain. The image shows Bienek in a cotton patch with the surrounding farm scene as artist Clay McGaughy praises his smile and the studio session amid a city spell.
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Gover
Progressive Farmer
Martin Bienek
Stevens
Here
Bienek
Wilson County
Clay McGaughy
Texas
McGaughy
Hottest July in Years Shatters Records in Southwest Texas
In July 1962 Southwest Texas faced extreme heat with seven straight days of 100 plus degrees and highs reaching 101 to 103. Wilson County crops suffered heavy damage due to drought as no rain appeared and forecasts showed no relief ahead.
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Texas
San Antonio
Uncle Fritz fries egg in 104 degree sun
Floresville veteran restaurateur and longtime Floresville High School band director celebrates 47th year as owner of the White House Café by cooking an egg in a pan set in the hot sun at 4 pm. He shows the result to The Chronicle Journal editor and others to promote a fundraiser.
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Fritz” Teltschik
White House
Floresville
Fritz
Texas
Dallas
Karnes Flood Project Aided: Escondido Watershed Resurvey
Karnes City area flood control move: San Antonio River Authority approves 35530 for a resurvey of the Escondido Watershed focusing on Nichols Creek where a 1960 flood killed two and caused about 2 million in damage. The study aims to unlock federal aid for additional dams and flood control.
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Karnes City
San Antonio
Sara
Escondido Creek
South Texas Duroe Breeders Set Annual Summer Sale
The South Texas Duroe Breeders Assn will hold its annual summer sale in Llano on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. Greg Hill of Floresville, the association secretary, said the auction will feature 10 bred gilts, 1 open gilt, and nine boars. He called the offering the absolute top breeding individuals.
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South Texas Duroe Breeders Assn
Llano
Greg Hill
Floresville
Hill
Texas FFA Leader Meets LBJ in Washington
James Prewitt of Kirbyville regional vice president of the Future Farmers of America met Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington. Prewitt introduced several other FFA officials during the encounter and discussed plans for a national student officers meeting.
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Washington
James Prewitt
Kirbyville
Future Farmera of America
Lyndon B. Johnson
Prewitt
Presi Shenawiee
WEA
Osc
Connally Speaks at Hondo Lions Barbecue Installation
John B. Connally former Navy secretary and Texas governor candidate headlined the Hondo Lions Club outdoor installation in the city park on Friday July 27. Lions International chair Bill Petry introduced him and praised his civic service as some 250 attendees enjoyed a top barbecue. Floral Floresville guests and local officials joined a large crowd in a non political, inspiring address urging united citizen service to defend freedom. Attendees from Floresville included Merrill Connally Bart Masters Henry E. Flory Charles W. Millikin Jr Supt S W Seale and Sam Fore Jr.
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Bill Berger
Honda Anvil Herald
Texas
Hondo Lions Club
QO. A. Fly
Herb C. Perry, Jr
Carrizo Springs
Connally
John B. Connally
United States Navy
Lion Petry
Petry
Texas University
Lions International
Floresville
Merrill Connally
Bart Masters
Messrs
Henry E. Flory
Charles W. Millikin, Jr
S. W. Seale
Sam Fore, Jr
Honda Lions Club
James Marek
Picosa
J. B. Connally
John Connally
Marek
Henry
Timmerman
Hondo Anvil Herald
Texas Polio Vaccine Drive Reaches Millions
Polio vaccination drive in Texas attracts 1,392,704 participants across 27 counties with major turnout in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston. Officials report 60 percent of Dallas County residents immunized, 95 percent in Harris County, as clinics operate in schools and public buildings. Sabine oral vaccine doses total about 1.7 million with an aim of 4.5 million Texans to receive it.
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Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Harris County
Dallas News
Texas farm value surge from 1962 to 1969 noted
The average value per farm in Texas rose from 48878 to 64950 between 1962 and 1969 reflecting rising agricultural wealth. The report attributes the increase to property values and farm productivity trends involving O H Batequeupensen.
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Texas
New School Buildings Rising Near Floresville High
Construction of new school facilities near Floresville high schools advances with the trades building nearing completion, the 10 room junior high under construction, and the gymnasium well underway. Delays are slight due to material supplies, and completion is targeted for September.
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Floresville
Connally Announces Schedule For Week of Speaking
John Connally Democrat candidate for governor released a week long itinerary from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast. He starts in Dallas with the Texas Water Association meeting then attends ceremonies in Houston deactivating the USS Wren and USS Howard D Crow. He will lead Bastrop homecoming parade and attend the XIT reunion in Dallas while detailing reserve crew releases and speaking at a luncheon for officers wives and Houston area mayors.
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Forovernor
Panhandle
Gulf Coast
Dallas
Texas Water Association
Wren
Howard D. Crow
Houston
Bastrop
Connally
Houston-Galveston
Houston ‘Rea
Austin American
Anniversary Stocker Feeder Show Set At Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards San Antonio plans a big Anniversary Stocker Feeder Show and Sale at the Yards on Thursday, August 16. Judging begins 7:30 A.M., auction at 10:00 A.M. and prizes at 11. Herefords, Angus and Brahman Cross cattle, in lots of 10, 20, and 40, will be judged with awards in each class. Entry allowed without prior judging. Free coffee and cake to guests 7:30 to 9:00 A.M. Officials urge attendance in South Texas.
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Union Stock Yards
San Antonio
Valeore
Tex
Floresville Public Schools Opening Date Set in 1962
Floresville Public Schools announce the opening for Wednesday September 5 1962 with a faculty meeting for teachers at 9:00 a.m. at the High School on September 4 and first grade enrollment at the Elementary and Lodi Schools at 9:00 a.m. on August 2, 1962. Birth certificates required for first grade enrollment. A full school calendar will be published near opening.
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Floresville
Lodi
W. Seale
Mathis Gets Fertilizer Plant
Mathis will host a new fertilizer blending plant by the Big G Fertilizer Company. It is the first installation of its kind between Houston and the Rio Grande Valley and will serve a territory with a radius of about 80 miles.
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Mathis
Big G. Fertilizer Company
Houston
Rio. ‘Grande Valley
Wilson Road Project Awarded To Los Angeles Firm
A Texas bid for the Wilson Road project in Wilson County was won by Reno Hood and Sons of San Antonio with a low bid of 82057 dollars. The plan covers grading, structure work, base and surfacing from six miles northwest of Floresville toward Canada Verde, with construction expected to take about 80 working days under district highway engineer Robert Moca. Gene Koch, Floresville resident engineer, will oversee the project with the Texas Highway Department.
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Nee Miles
Wilson County
San Antonio
Austin
State Highway Commission
Reno Hood and Sons
Floresville
Canada
Robert Moca
Sar Antonio
Baptist Jubilee Revival at Floresville Church Dates
Floresville First Baptist Church launches a Baptist Jubilee Revival from August 5 to August 12. The event runs nightly at the church with guest speakers and special services announced for the period starting Sunday.
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Floresville
First Baptist Church
First’ Baptist Church of
Jubilee Revival Crusade Across Gambrell Association
McAllen preacher announces August 12 services with 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM daily led by Dr. Milton Bradford and Stephen Heather, plus local pastor Rev Lonnia Ho Webb and pianist Mrs W A Smith. Stockdale and Floresville churches join two week Gambrell Association revival under Rev Hardy R Denham and Rev Lonnie H Webb as chairman.
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Milton Bradford
First Baptist Church of
McAllen
Association Baptist
Stockdale
Sam ‘Garelal
Ramon Galindy
Calvary Baptist
H Floresyile
Pandora
Nixon
Chaate and
Range
Cee “Reddoch
Pandora Baptist Church
Lonnie H. Webb
Floresville
Gambrella
Wilson County 4-H Dress Revue Winners Shine
Doris Arnold and Willadene Voigt of Wilson County won in the County Dress Revue and competed in District 10 Dress Revue at Joske's Auditorium on July 31. Both received Premium Ribbons for participation. Escorts were Mike Robuck and Andrew Coldewey. Ushers Rebecca Robuck and Ann Ford attended, with other Wilson County attendees listed.
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Wilson County
Doris
Arnold
Willadene Voigt
Joske’s
Mike Robuck
Andrew Coldewey
Rebecca Robuck
Ann Ford
Leroy Arnold
Norbert Voigt
Everett Robuck
Alex Low
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Karnes
South Texas
Ed Sunday
Austin Is
L.A
Rene HH. Koch
Gene
Ie Koch
Highway Department
Stephen Heather
Manor Baptist Church
Musie
Nng
Lonnia Ho Webb
Chenburg
W AL Smith
Joske
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