Testimonial Dinner to Honor Commissioner Vicente Ximenes
Floresville Texas hosts a testimonial dinner for Vincent T. Ximenes a Floresville native and national EEOC chair with cabinet level Mexican American affairs role. The event Saturday December 16 at Sacred Heart Parish Hall details arrival around 1 PM in Floresvilles courthouse area and community greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicente T. Ximenes
Vicente T. ‘Ximenes
Inter-Agency Committee On
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U. S
Trail
Third Streets
Floresville
Texas
Ximenes
Memorial Hospital Obituary Notices Packed with Local Names
Memorial Hospital lists several decedents and mourners across Texas towns including Poth Nixon Stockdale Floresville Seguin Seguin Dec 6 to Dec 10. Notable names include Mrs Frank Wintrek Mr Alfred Knotts Mr James Hollingsworth Mrs George Trigo Mr Patrick Carrillo Mr William Reese and Mr William Couvillon with various interment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Frieda
Floresville
James Hollingsworth
Stockdale
George Trigo
Nixon
William Couvillon
Fort Worth
Eufemia ‘Trigo
Southern State art display features area students
Donna Shaw, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald D Shaw of La Vernia Texas, is among 19 students in the Introduction to Art class at Southern State College showing sculpture and balsa wood constructions this week and next at the J M Peace First Baptist Church. The event highlights local youth artistic effort with pieces on display for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ark
Donna Shaw
Donald D. Shaw
Box 228
la Vernia
Texas
Southern State College
J. M. Peace
Floresville Girl Accepted Into National Society
Miss Bernice Tieken, a Floresville High School graduate and Our Lady of the Lake College junior, has been accepted into the Alpha Chi National Honorary Society. She ranks in the top ten percent, majors in Home Economics, and serves as Vice President of the Home Economics Club and Secretary of Kappa Omicron Phi. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tieken of Floresville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ann Coles
C.D.P
Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
Texas
Bernice Tieken
Alpha Chi
Miss Tieken
Our Lady of the Lake
College Home Yme
Kappa Omicron Phi
National Home Economics
Floresville High students shine at district band tryouts
Floresville High School Band members Mary Anne Woolsey, Jerry Teltschik, Harry Walker, and Richard Garza earned spots on the All-District Band at the December 9 Pleasanton tryouts. Jerry Teltschik and Harry Walker advanced to the All-Region Band in San Antonio on January 6, studying under Wilfred Teltschik, with Dick Wuppermann directing the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville High School
Mary Anne Woolsey
Jerry Teltschik
Harry
Area VII Leadership FFA Contest Held at San Marcos
The Area VII Leadership FFA contest at San Marcos College on December 2 saw the Senior Chapter Conducting team finish second of twelve, matching their district second place. Members were Richard Mutz, Larry Heimer, Ronny Mills, and John Cordes. The Radio Broadcasting team, led by Ralph Donaho, Andy McBride, and Raymond Schroeder, won district but did not place in the Area top five. The Land Judging team placed tenth with Alan Réaises, Slain Anay McBride, and Ralph Donaho. Other district placers not in top two included Junior Chapter Conducting and Quiz teams. Conducting members were Gregory Cordes, Felix Doege, Kenneth Ventur, Jeffrey Lothringer, Donna Brown, and David Conn. Quiz members were Raymond Richter, Rudy Vasquez, Mike Steele, and Robert Skarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos College
Richard
Mutz
Larry Heimer
Ronny Mills
John Cordes
Ralph Donaho
Andy McBride
Raymond Schroeder
Alan
Gregory Cordes
Felix Doege
Kenneth Ventur
Jeffrey Lothringer
Donna Brown
David Conn
Raymond Richter
Rudy Vasquez
Mike Steele
Robert Skarke
Honor Roll Library Plaque Additions Seek Contributions
Additions to the Wilson County Library Honor Roll Plaque include Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Linne, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ww. Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Smith and others. Donors of $100 or more a second time are listed, with several names under $100 noted. Contributions may be mailed to Wilson County Library in Floresville, Texas, before the building’s dedication in late April 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Linne
H. Ww. Wiseman
W. M. Smith
Lucy B
Ward
Sam Fore, Jr
Wilson County Library
C. Street
Floresville
Texas
Santa Claus Visits Floresville on Saturdays Through Christmas
Santa Claus arrived in Floresville Saturday at 10 a.m. and stayed until 4 p.m. He was attended by groups of youngsters as he visited various businesses with their parents. The Floresville Chamber of Commerce sponsors the weekly visits, with photos by Clay's of Floresville.
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Santa Claus
Floresville
Sister of Mrs Frank Huble Dies in Yoakum
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Frank Hublé's sister at her Yoakum home. Rev John Matocha led a Mass at St Joseph Church in Yoakum. Survivors include her husband, sons Alfred of Yoakum and Albert of Cuero, three grandchildren, sisters Eva Gerlich and Bessie Jirkovsky and Mrs Frank Hublé, a brother John Jirkovsky.
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Yoakum
John
High School Band to Present Christmas Concert
The High School Band and the Junior High Band directed by Dick Wuppermann will present a Christmas Concert in Wiley Seale Auditorium on December 18 at 7 30 PM. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
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F! Baptist Church
First Baptist
Wayne Dudney
Dick Wuppermann
Wiley Seale
Jaycee Project raises funds as Wando the sheep sold
Wanda known as Wando, a golden sheep popular in media, was sold last Thursday at Floresville Livestock Commission Co. Al Berry of Gonzales, Texas, accompanied the animal. Proceeds of 100 dollars support the Jaycee Project aiming to reopen a Gonzales center noted for polio treatment and capacity of 55 beds. Wilson County bidders included Clyde Holdcroft.
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Wando
Floresville Livestock Commission Company
Floresville
al Berry
Gonzales
Texas
Denter
Jaycee
United States
Gene Barnett
Commission Cr
Ando
Clyde Holdcroft
Bob Richardson
Floresville Jaycees
Clay’s of
Alford Weston Cox Interred Here December Seventh
Alford Weston Cox of 332 Hot Wells Blvd San Antonio Texas died December 5 at Santa Rosa Hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by wife Etta Cox two daughters Elaine Lewis and Hazel Armstrong four sisters grandchildren and other relatives. Services held December 7 at Roy Akers Funeral Chapel with interment Floresville Cemetery. Pallbearers named and attendees listed.
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Alford Weston Cox
Hot Wells
San Antonio
Texas
Santa Rosa Hospital
Etta Cox
Elaine Lewis
New Braun
Delbert Reed
Herman Krag
Jerry Beauchamp
Wallace Schneider
Feldon
Hattie Pooley
Ft Blevens
Mass
Michael L. Armstrong
Houston
Ross Pooley
Beeville
Ward Cox
McAllen
O. W. Robinson
New Brampeatneagy
Chas
Lewis Victoria
Ww. S
Catholic Daughters Reception Held in Falls City
A Sunday reception for new members of Catholic Daughters of America Districts 13 and 18 was held at Falls City Community Hall with ritual by the Degree Team of Court Bishop Odin 1758. Luncheon followed at Shorty's Restaurant, and a district meeting featured workshops led by named grand regents and officers.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Falls City
Anna Poth
Poth
St. Genevieve
Falls
Odin
San Antonio
L. F. Bartoskewitz
Shorty
Hwy
Mmnes
Carl Sharke
Fred Mzyk
Madeline Schmidt
J. R. Durie
James H. Bird
District 13
William Burke
St. Peter Prince of the Apostles
Wallace Slomchinski
Court Our Lady of Fatima
Jourdanton
Charles Horn
Court
Floresville High Stages The Man Who Came To Dinner
Floresville High School Speech Club presents The Man Who Came to Dinner in the Wiley Seale Auditorium on December 14 and 16 at 7 30 PM. Tickets are available from cast members or at the door. Directed by Paddo Studdard the play features Whiteside played by P T Wright and the Stanleys portrayed by Jerry Gee and Kay Kempf.
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Floresville
Ously
Whiteside
P. T.wright
Mr. & Mrs. Stanleys
Jerry Gee
Kay Kempf
Falls City Band Takes Second At League Marching Meet
Falls City High School band directed by Russell Omeis earned second place in their group at the Inter scholastic League marching contest held in New Braunfels Texas. The director and band members are commended for their fine efforts in achieving this record.
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Falls City High School
Russell Omeis
New Braunfels
Texas
Christmas Party By Floresville Churches at Nursing Home
All Floresville churches plan a joint Christmas party at the local nursing home. Clergy, volunteers, and residents will share carols, readings, and holiday snacks for a community blessing and fellowship event.
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Floresville Nursing Home
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White House
Johnson
U.S. Senate
The
Univers of New Mexico
Fisk University Race Relations Institute
Commissioer
Pana
Office of Economic Opportunity
Washington, D.C
U.S
Ion
Ecuador
Bor
Civilian Conservation Corps
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Frank Wintrek
Alfred Knotts
Patrick Carrillo
William Reese
Seguin
Southern State
First Baptist Church Choir
George Fredrick Handel
Handel
Choir of the First Baptist
Curtis Ray
Lee Birdsong
Conno Oe
National
Pleasanton
San Marcos
Wm. K. Forte
Kiddos
Santa
Frank Huble
Social Security
Jaycee Project
Wanda
Wilson County
CDA
Falls City Band
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