Floresville Paint Horse Show Draws 101 Entries
The first annual Floresville Paint Horse Show at Pophams Arena on August 7 drew 101 entries for ribbons, trophies, and belt buckles. Winners include Wetoka as Grand Champion Mare and Bald Eagle as Grand Champion Gelding with multiple class victors from Texas and Louisiana across fills, stallions, geldings, and Western pleasure events.
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Floresville
Pophams Arena
H. S. Miller
Eddy, Texas
Esse
Chico
Ernest Esse
Karnes City
Texas
Ist Place
Josephine Wells
Houston
Bob Duvall
Shreveport
Miss Margie Roemer Represents Floresville in Austin Parade
Floresville High School graduate Miss Margie Roemer represented the Floresville Chamber of Commerce in the Aqua Festival parade in Austin on Saturday August 7. She is the daughter of Hans Roemer. Her high school activities included pep squad cheerleader class officer for three years voted most friendliest FBLA and FHA roles. She was last year’s Miss Beautify Floresville and will be the 21 on the coming fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Roemer
Floresville High School
Floresville Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Hans Roemer
Floresville
FHA
Miss Beautify
Miss Roemer
Final Meeting of Flor Esville Little League Friday Night
The Flor esville Little League organization will hold its final meeting at the Fire Station on Friday night August 13 at 7 30 p.m. All coaches and parents of the Little Leaguers and girls softball teams are urged to attend.
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Floresville
Little League
Floresville Names Harry Woolsey New Alderman
Harry F Woolsey a Floresville business man and vice president of First City National Bank was unanimously chosen Tuesday August 10 1965 to fill the unexpired term on the Floresville city council He ran unopposed and received all votes cast and will be sworn in at the next meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Woolsey
Floresville
First City National Bank
E. F. Woolsey, Jr
Woolsey
Texas Indian Hobbyist Paw Wow honors Hunka Dancers at Lubbock
The Hunka Indian Dancers of San Antonio sponsored by Woodlawn Optimistic Club won best Texas State Team and best Non Plains dance at the 1965 Texas Indian Hobbyist Association State Paw Wow in Fair Park Coliseum Lubbock August 6–8. Jerry Fahrenthold and Gordon Collins earned multiple awards in old style and cloth costumes plus craft ribbons. event drew about 300 exhibitors across the state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fahrenthold
Jerry Fahrenthold
Path
Texas Indian Hobbyist Association
Fair Park Coliseum
Lubbock
Hunka Indian Dancers of
San Antonio
Woodlawn Optimistic Club
Texas
Gordon Collins
Ron Barden
Stephen Collins
Gordon Collings
Jerry
Fahrenthold
Wilson County 4 H Record Book earns district win for state judging
Elise Kirchoff 4H Clothing record book was district winner at District 10 judging in Gonzales on August 6, earning eligibility for state judging in College Station September 8 to 10. Other Wilson County 4H entries, including Willadene Voigt and Mary Helen Donaho, won second place as alternates. District 10 spans 22 Texas counties and featured blue and red ribbon awards across multiple projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise Kirchoff
Gonzales
College Station
Texas
Elise
Willadene Voigt
Mary Helen Donaho
Floresville
Wilson County
David Kosub
la Vernia
Douglas Edmonds
Doris Donaho
Kay Kempf
Jane Dunn
Path
Eight Candy Stripers Receive Honorary Pins
Eight Memorial Hospital Candy Stripers earned 100-hour merit pins for voluntary service at Memorial Hospital. Sisters Mary Ann Carmel and Mary Consolata presented pins to the girls who contributed at the Information Desk, Medical Hall, Laboratory, Medical Record Room, and Business Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Mary Ann Carmel
Mary Consolata
Football Practice Begins Monday Meeting Sunday Tiger Team Forming
Head coach Bill Culpepper invites all eligible players from Freshmen to Seniors to meet at the field house on Sunday August 15 at 4 30 p m. The session aims to select a ready squad to form a first class Tiger team for the year and beyond.
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Bill Culpepper
Floresville JC's Fast Pitch Game Preview
Floresville JC's are set for a fast pitch ball game as they prepare to face a rival in a tight contest. The matchup highlights upcoming action and team momentum for the season.
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Floresville Jc’s
New Traffic Signals Installed on Highway 181 Floresville
The Texas State Highway Department announces new traffic warning and stop lights on Highway 181 through Floresville. Lights will be maintained by the department and will control right of way at the main highway entrance with magnetic field detection. Complete details on operation to follow when ready for use.
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State Highway Dept
Texas State Highway Department
Floresville
Floresville Welcomes New Football Coaches and Families
Floresville introduces three new coaches for the Tiger teams and future basketball duties. Tom Leezer from Johnson City arrives with wife and two children at 1309 E Street. Jim Williams, from Edmond Oklahoma, and Don Carper of Sanderson settle in Floresville as they join the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Culpepper
Floresville Tiger
Tom Leezer
Jim Williams
E Street
Floresville
Edmond
Okla
Central State College
Williams
Big Spring
Texas
Don Carper
Recovery at San Antonio hospital after surgery recovery progress
A patient recovering from surgery at a San Antonio hospital is expected to return to work soon. The update notes he is in stable condition and making progress toward full strength and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeodist Hospital
San Antonio
Poth Public School Calendar for 1965 66 announced
Poth Public School outlines the 1965 66 calendar with August 30 start, six six week terms totaling 30 days each, holidays including Labor Day Good Friday Thanksgiving Christmas and Stock Show days, and key dates for exams and graduation. The schedule lists class begin dates March 11 and January 17, with semester and six week period breaks.
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Poth
Native son of Wilson County earns high post
Washington reports President Johnson named Willard Deason, an Austin lawyer and former KVET radio operator, to the Interstate Commerce Commission succeeding Everett Hutchinson. Deason, 1934 SWTSTC San Marcos BA, is a Stockdale native with ties to Wilson County and Lyndon Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Washington
Johnson
Williard Deason
Austin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Everett Hutchinson
Deason
San Antonio School of Law
KVET
Roy Butler
Federal Land Bank
Houston
National Youth Administration
Texas
Willard Deason
Stockdale
H. M. Deason
Swtstc
San Marcos
Lyndon. B. Johnson
Blake Deason
Sutherland Springs
Elmo Spear
Herbert Miners
San Antonio
William Dunker
Salado
Floresville
Floresville assistant football coach severely injures neck
Backfield Coach Tom Leezer of Floresville High School, who moved from Odem with his wife and two children, sustained a severe neck injury at the field Tuesday during pre practice fundamentals. He dislocated a vertebra and tore ligaments, and is in traction at Memorial Hospital. He is listed as doing as well as could be expected.
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Tom Leezer
Floresville High School
Odem
Leezer
Memorial Hospital
Mrs A Montgomery Dies In San Antonio
Annie Montgomery 91 widow of Walker Montgomery and one of Wilson County's oldest citizens died at 3 15 p m Monday August 9 1965 at her San Antonio home Burial services set for Saturday August 14 at 12 30 p m at inurnment facility not specified in source
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Wilson County
Annie Montgomery
Walker Montgomery
San Antonio
Rene Nent
Sacred Heart School to Begin August 30
Monsignor John J. Gerbermann announces Sacred Heart Parish Floresville will start classes on August 30 with a Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m. and Benediction to follow. Sisters of Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament arrive to staff the term, led by Sisters M. Michael, M. Gabriel, M. Adrania, M. Odilia, and Mary Ellen.
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John J. Gerbermann
Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart School
Floresville
Sisters of Incarnate Word
Blessed Sacrament
M. Michael
M. Gabriel
M. Adrania
M. Odilia
Mary Ellen
St Anne s Parish Picnic Set For Sept 12 La Vernia TX
St Anne s Parish of La Vernia Texas will hold a parish picnic on Sunday September 12 with barbecue sausage and all trimmings served at 1130 AM and a free dance from 6 to 9 PM featuring The Mavericks at La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Park. Amusements and refreshments will be available on the grounds throughout the day and night. The public is invited to attend.
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St. Anne’s
la Vernia
Texas
la Vernia Chamber of Commerce Park
Mavericks
Sacred Heart School Barbecue on September 12
The Sacred Heart School Barbecue will be held Sunday September 12 starting at 4:00 p.m. Meals will be served family style with beef barbecue and trimmings. Refreshments, amusements, concession stands and rides will operate in the afternoon. Proceeds support the school.
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Sacred Heart
E. S. Sponsor Ice Cream Supper
The local U.E.S. Chapter sponsors an ice cream supper at 6:30 p.m. The event invites the public to attend to support a good cause.
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E. S
U.E.S
Sponroom
4H Club Stunt Night Canceled Indefinitely
The 4H Club Stunt Night scheduled for Friday, August 13 has been canceled indefinitely due to conflicts. Head Coach Bill Culpepper and assistants Tom Leezer, Jim Williams and Don Carper were in Fort Worth the past week attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Culpepper
Tom Leezer
Jim Williams
Don Carper
Fort Worth
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Marion Winslow
Chuck Dearing
Ken Grantham
Dallas
Wetoka
Jack Cowell
Beeville
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Circle Dot Ranch
Falls City
Mark Cash
Jim Mansfield
Pleasanton
George Edward Monson
Kenedy
Painted Lusan
Double R Ranch
McKinney
Indio
Dr. W. M. Irving
Irving
Pam Swain
Sally Mills
John
Freasier
Caparol Sue
Tatum Ranch
el Mondho
Jim McDaniels
Miss Collie Jo
Minnie Gravy
Wayne Strand
Welks
Caporal Sue
Brenham
Mexico
Edward Monson
Lee Mitchel
Esse’s
Echo Jo
Bert Wright
India
Dr. Irving
Irving, Texas
Rhett Butler
Jo Ann Cartwright
Stafford
Miss Priss
W. D. Youngdoff
Texas City
Bold Eagle
Bald Eagle
Bob Duwall
Shereveport
C. of C
Board of Trustees
Harry Woolsey
Mildred Moore
Scott Kirchoff
Susan Kirchoff
John Cordes
Labatt
James Edmonds
Gregory Cordé
Dolores Kosub
Richard Cordes
Yvonne Druik
Meat Group
Odom
Susan
Tommy
Leon Johnson
University of Texas
Johnson City
Sanderson
Robt. Collins
Texas Tech
Carper
Brownfield
Sterling City
A. Montgomery
St. Anne’s Parish
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