Archbishop Lucey Sets Date For Polish Millennium
Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio fixed Sunday October 23 1966 for the Polish Millennium celebration in the Archdiocese. The Black Madonna mosaic gifted by President Lyndon B Johnson will be blessed and installed at Panna Maria Immaculate Conception Church. The event marks Poland’s Christian conversion millennium and Poland’s constitutional start, with a renovation underway as architect Christopher Distefano of Victoria works on the old ninety year old church.
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Robert E. Lucey
San Antonio
Archdiocese of
Lyndon B. Johnson
Panna Maria
United States
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Poland
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Karnes
Christopher Distefano
Victoria
Jaycee Ettes Sponsor Paper Drive Plan
The Floresville Jaycee Ettes praise public support for the Benefit Baseball game on July 30. Proceeds benefited the Wilson County Association for Retarded Children, with plans to make the event annual and donate future proceeds to local charities. A Paper Drive is set for late August or early September, with details to follow.
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Floresville
Jaycee Ettes
Jaycees
Jaycee-Ettes
Wilson County Association
Lucky Number Winners At Anniversary Sale
I D Flores Drug Co 60th Anniversary Sale drew numerous lucky winners from Floresville and nearby towns. Prizes included a Shaver, Billfold, Tooth Brush, Fashion Watch, Timex Wrist Watch, Hand Mixer, Camera Kit and Amity Purse awarded to residents of Poth Floresville Falls City and surrounding areas.
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I. D. Flores Drug Co
Charles Warnken
Poth
Texas
Frances Medina
Railroad
Floresville
Elmo Wright
Rt. 2
Sunbeam
Daniel Tejada
Carmen Quintanilla
4Th St
Amity
Leonard Biela
Falls City
Tex
St Hedwig Firemen Picnic Planned on Legion Grounds
The St Hedwig Volunteer Fire Dept plans a Sunday picnic on the St Hedwig American Legion grounds. Homemade country sausage will be served and visitors from Brazoria and San Antonio will attend with organizers Mrs. Joe H. Fietsam and Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Hemmi. Mrs. Fietsam was recently discharged from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hedwig
Joe H. Fietsam
Rogers
Brazoria
Carl W. Hemmi
San Antonio
Fietsam
Sacred Heart School to Open August 31 in Floresville
Sacred Heart School Floresville will open on Wednesday August 31 1966 for registration and assignments. Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m. will bless the new year for students and parents. A half day is planned. full day begins the next day. Teachers listed for eight grades and kindergarten include Mrs Jendrusch Mrs Fidelis Sister Gabriel Mrs Chester Sister Odilia Sister Esther Sister Vivian and others noted. Piano and organ lessons available at 1.50 per lesson. announced by Msgr John J Gerbermann and Rev Carlos Juenke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart School
Floresville
L. J. Jendrusch
Esther
Vivian
Msgr
John J. Gerbermann
Sacred Heart Parish
Carlos Juenke
Many City Owners To Get Lower Taxes In 1966
City property owners will pay less in 1966 after Floresville City Council reduced the assessed value from 30 percent to 25 percent of actual value. The move aligned with the City Equalization Board’s efforts to balance property values across the city. Separate notes mention Walter B Williams Jr and family visiting Dallas relatives, and Walter attending the State Meeting of Band Masters in San Marcos.
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City Council
Floresville
City Equalization Board
Walter B. Willams, Jr
Linda
Walter B Il
David
Dallas
Walter B. Williams
Walter
San Marcos
Letter from Catholics to Marchers Critiques Tactics
A Catholic group disavows support for the marchers from the valley, urging they seek better living through personal responsibility rather than public agitation. The letter, signed by Mr and Mrs Scott Donaho Jr, says the Catholic stance is not universal and prays for all involved without endorsing street actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Donaho, Jr
Burial Rites For Mrs Pablo Trevino Held Here
Mrs Pablo Trevino of Rt. 3 Floresville died August 9 1966 after illness on way to work at Radio Corp San Antonio. Age 58 9 22. Rosary Aug 9 10 in Palacios Chapel. Requiem Mass Aug 11 10 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Survived by husband Pablo Trevino daughter Mary Ann Muniz son Robert T Trevino nine grandchildren and numerous relatives.
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Pablo Trevino
Rt. 3
Floresville
The
Radio Corp. Co
San Antonio
Memorial Hospital
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Trevino
John J. Gerbermann
R. B. Sosa
A. Jiminez
R. Mumiz
A. Medina
R. Delgado
Elurden Toscano
Mary Ann Muniz
Robert T. Trevino
Antonio
Manuel
Fausto
Vidal
Joe
Mayo Toscano
Trine
Cale
Mary
Cherry
Farmers Home Beef Cattle Tour Highlights Wilson County
Farmers Home Administration led a group of 31 to a Beef Cattle and Coastal Bermuda grass tour in Wilson County on August 11 visiting the Riley Cooper and Anton Lyssy farms. Cooper’s 223 acre operation uses Coastal Bermuda across four fields with rotation, fertilization, and brushing plans including purebred cows and a Brahma cross endeavor. Lyssy’s 342 acres, mostly Coastal Bermuda in three tracts, rotates cattle weekly, with 170 head grazed at about two acres per cow and calf, plus a mineral protein mix. Attendees included FHA officials and local farmers. organizers emphasized proper grazing rotation, fertilization, and weed control to achieve above-average net calf income.
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Farmers Home
Bermuda
Wilson County
Farmers Home Administration
Riley G. Cooper
Dewees
Anton Lyssy
Denhawken
Mrs. Cooper
Extension Service
Cooper Farm
Mrs. Lyssy
Lussy
Donaho Awarded 50 Year Scottish Rite Cap
R C Donaho of Austin received a 50 year Scottish Rite cap from the Supreme Council of Washington DC. He joined the Rite in 1915 and was Master Mason in 1916 before becoming superintendent of Rockport Schools. He later taught elsewhere in Wilson County and held multiple lodge offices. He is a Past Deputy Grand Master of the 46th Masonic District and a member of Alzafar Shrine.
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R C Donaho
Supreme Council
R. C. Donaho
Austin
Supreme Council of
Washington, D.C
Texas
Donaho
Sutherland Springs
Rockport
Wilson County
Masonic
Alzafar Shrine
Guest Minister to Lead Service at First Lutheran Floresville
The Rev. D. Ray Kraemer of St. John's Lutheran Church in Jourdanton will guest minister at First Lutheran Church Floresville to lead worship and preach at 8 00 a m on Sunday August 21 all members urged to attend
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D. Ray ‘Kraemer
St. John's
Jourdanton
First Lutheran Church
Floresville
July Weather Data Shows Rainfall and Heat Records
Partial July weather report notes total rainfall 1.11 inches. Days listed include July 4, 6, 13, and 16 with various figures. July 31 records the hottest day at 102 degrees. Coolest day, July 1 at 67 degrees. Maximum average 97 degrees and minimum average 70 degrees. Four days around 190 degrees and official observer Al Teltschik credited.
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Esee
Wesseen
Wilson County students attend Texas Farm Bureau seminar
Two Wilson County students Willie Jean Walpole of La Vernia and Henry Ray Stahl of Stockdale attended the fourth annual Texas Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar in Waco from August 9 to 13. Sponsored by the Wilson County Farm Bureau, the trip added to their civic engagement experience.
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Wilson County
Willie Jean Walpole
Alfred D. Walpole
la Vernia
Henry Ray Stahl
H. Stahl
Stockdale
Texas Farm Bureau
Waco
Wilson County Farm Bureau
Pleasanton Boosters Parade Preview for Cowboy Celebration
Pleasanton Boosters paraded through Floresville on Monday as part of a publicity tour for the Pleasanton Cowboy Celebration set for August 26 and 27. The procession featured covered wagons, horseback riders, and other Western Days attractions drawing a colorful crowd.
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Ers
Floresville
Pleasanton
County polio immunization meets with limited success
Despite a sizable turnout in Wilson County the program drew criticism for not reaching more residents. Officials plan another immunization drive in the fall with further details to follow.
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Wilson County
Immanuel Lutheran Church To Observe 65th Anniversary
Immanuel Lutheran Church of La Vernia Texas marks its 65th anniversary on Sunday August 28 1966 with a 9 am worship service Sunday school and a noon turkey dinner The invitation welcomes former members and the pastor Kurt C Hartmann notes more details on church history will follow next week
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
la Vernia
Texas
Kurt C. Hartmann
Memorial Hospital Patients and Births Listed by Towns
Memorial Hospital records list patients across several towns with births and dismissals. Notable entries include births in San Antonio Floresville Nixon Poth Stockdale and dismissals in Floresville Stockdale Nixon Poth Smiley Gillett Pleasanton McCoy with multiple named individuals and families.
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Stockdale
Jim Chandler
Stanik A. Lyssy
Henrietta Haverlah
Nixon
Orlando Garcia
Rosalio Garza
Poth
Cecilia Garcia, Jr
Alfredo Serna
Smiley
A. W. Wright
Gillett
Mary Liza Neal Pleasanton
Leslie Kurtz
McCoy
John T. Harris
Carl Johnson Dies After Long Illness
Carl Johnson a 74 year old Floresville resident dies after a long illness at Baptist Memorial Hospital San Antonio on August 12 1966. He rests in Floresville with funeral services conducted by Rev Jess Mothersbaugh at Vinyard Funeral Home and Floresville Cemetery burial. Survived by wife daughter two grandchildren five great grandchildren four brothers two sisters and many friends mourn his passing confirming his active community ties and sports history.
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Carl Johnson
Wilson County
Baptist
Floresville
Vinyard
Jess Mothersbaugh
Harry Rider
Sirs W. A.smith
Pastor Mothersbaugh
Floresville High School
Sinclair Refining Company
S. E. Johnson & Company
Floresville Methodist Church
Arcadia Motlin Pie
James W. Ray, Jr
Beeville
Fritz
San Antonio
Ralph
Deming
New Mexico
Rufus
Burleson
Texas
Will Johnson
Denver
Colorado
Dee Waldie
Waco
Addie Warner
Center Point
Social Security Reps Visit Floresville August 22
Social Security representatives Mr. Juan Rocha and Mr. Charles Adcock will be in Floresville Texas at the Commissioners Courtroom on Monday August 22 at 9 00 a m local time for public outreach and inquiries.
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Social Security
Juan Rocha
Charles Adcock
Floresville
Texas
Commissioners
Wiseman Undergoes Major Surgery in Houston
R A Wiseman Jr of this city underwent major surgery Tuesday at M D Anderson Hospital in Houston. A report to relatives here states he withstood the operation well and his condition is improving.
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R. A. Wiseman, Jr
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Houston
Chronicle-Journal Holds Several News Items for Next Week
Due to space constraints, multiple briefs are postponed and will appear in next week's Chronicle-Journal issue from The Publishers.
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The
Chronicle-Journal
Wiseman Vacation Meets Family in Midland Trip
Mrs. H. W. Wiseman spends a summer tour at Midland joining her brother Haskell Waldie and family for a family vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wiseman
Haskell
Waldie
Midland
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Saxony
Ed Brusch
Box 53
St Hedwig
Fidelis
S. Bunderick
Gabriel
Chester Jendrusch
Odilia
Palacios Funeral Home Chapel
Cooper
FHA
Marks Barker
Kerrville
W. Roy Tisdale
Temple
Ben Korzekwa
Vernor E. Rippert
Edward E. Reed
ASCS
J. B. Flieller, Sr
J. L. Bruce
Jodie Goodwin
Charles Bohmann
E. J. Skloss
Thomas J. Linder
Phylom
H. Cox
Ralph Atkins
Supervigor
al -Teltschik
Pleasanton Boosters
Cecilia Garcia
Leon Jarzombek
Robert Gawlik
Stanik A. Lussy
Wayne Stroud
Trine Compian
Luisa Andrada
Mary Liza Neal
Lawrence Lowder
Manuel Garcia
Robi F. Gawlik
Salvador’ Trevino
Santos Garay
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W. A. Smith
Andres Courvier
Delbert Traeger
W. D. Cox
Jack Conoly
Carl G. Johnson
Union Valley
S. E. Johnson
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