Sergeant Rodriguez Receives Army Commendation Medal
SSGT Reynaldo H. Rodriguez, son of Pablo J. Rodriguez of Floresville Texas, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal at Fort Eustis Virginia for meritorious service with MAAG Ethiopia from 1965 to 1966. As aviation maintenance advisor and crew chief, he improved Ethiopian Army Aviation Unit readiness, keeping aircraft operational and supporting MAAG and Delta Teams through 1966.
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Wustis
AHTNC
Reynaldo H. Rodriguez
Pablo Je Rodriguez
Floresville
Texas
Ft Eustis
O. Ex Hicks
U.S. Army Transportation School
Ft. Eustis
Rodriguez
U.S. Army Military Assistance Group
Ethiopia
The
Amy
Reynaldo Rodriguez
United States Army
United States Military Assistance Advisory Group
Maag
Wilson County 4 H Dress Revue Acknowledges Winners
Twenty six 4 H girls competed at Floresville High School July 19 with judging in the afternoon and a style show at night. District 10 4 H Dress Revue qualifiers from the purple ribbon group will advance to San Antonio July 30. Local merchants donated gift certificates and the community thanked organizers and participants for a successful event.
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Floresville High School
Vernor Rippert
County Agric
Atascosa County
Wor Schultz
Dolores Kosub
Brenda Kirchoff
Yvonne Dzmik
Mary Pruski
Connie Ortmann
Annie Svoboda
Teltschik
Maxines
Libby
Ben Franklins
Liebermans
Local Businessman Suffers Stroke Near Downtown Store
Prominent local businessman Mr. G C Ullmann suffered a mild stroke last Thursday around 9 15 p m near his downtown store. He was found by his wife Mrs G D Ullmann returning from grocery shopping. He is confined to Memorial Hospital and is improving in early this week.
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G.C. Ullmann
G. D. Ullmann
Ullmann
Memorial Hospital
AF Laboratory Set Up In Brazil
NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTEE TO ALL TAX PAYERS OF FLORESVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST There will be tours of school facilities on Thursday August 1 and Friday August 2 at 9 30 a.m beginning in the cafeteria We urge every inter ested citizen to attend.
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Floresville Independent School
Willie The Weasel street dance in Floresville July 27
Wanted Willie The Weasel advertised as a dangerous entertainer appearing in Floresville at a street dance with music by Johnny Struffer and the Rhythm Wranglers. The item promises a grand time but hints at potential trouble with Marshal Johnny Tombstone and lists several military officials in a photographed caption.
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Willie the Weasel
Marshall Johnny Tombstone
Johnny
Struffer
Rhythm Wranglers
Southwest
New P. O. Hours Postmaster Announces Saturday Changes
Postmaster Russell Smith says starting July 27 all Saturday window services at the Main Post Office will be discontinued. Saturday mail collection in Floresville will align with Sunday collection. Weekday window service remains unchanged. No general delivery, postage due mail, or COD at the main post office on Saturday. City and rural six day delivery continues until further notice.
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Floresville
Four Year Old Leann Flieller Injured Elbow Playing
Leann Flieller four, daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Flieller, suffered a severe elbow fracture while playing in the yard Tuesday evening. Doctor Blake treated her at Memorial Hospital, then she was sent to a San Antonio specialist. X rays at Santa Rosa Children s Hospital led to a cast and observation with follow up capable in the week. Friends of the family wish her a speedy recovery.
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Leann Flieller
E. J
Sanny) Flieller
John V. Blake
Leann
Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
Santa Rosa Children’ S Hospital
Home Building Spree Noted in Our City
Floresville rapid home construction projects expand Oak Manor with brick residences for Delbert Traeger family and Kenneth Brown family, plus a new Ullmann foundation for C. Je. Rmons at 1307 Jackson Rd Kerrville. Wintrek crews near completion on brick Johnson family home on J Street.
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Our City
Richard Ultmann
Force
Delbert Traeger
Kenneth Brown
Oak Manor
Ullmann
C. Je. Rmons
Jackson Rd
Kerrville
Mr. Emmons
Wayne Connally
Jos Wintrek and
Force of Poth
Leon Johnson
92 Year Old Lady Recovers From Fractured Hip
Mrs. Lucas Galla Sr., living with daughter Mrs. VE Flowers at 1512 2nd Street, fell early Tuesday July 16 and fractured her right hip. X rays showed the injury, surgery was performed, a pin inserted, and she is recovering well taking her first wheelchair ride in the hospital Monday.
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Lucas Galla
VE. Flowers
Wilson County Students to Attend Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar
Two Wilson County high school students Glenn Mills of Stockdale and Vivian Grams of La Vernia will attend the sixth annual Texas Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar July 30 to August 3 at Baylor University in Waco. The program, organized by Wilson County Farm Bureau president Al Raska, aims to supplement education with lectures, films, and panels on economic moral and social aspects of American society.
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Texas Farm Bureau
Baylor University
Waco
al Raska
Floresville
Wilson County Farm Bureau
Glenn Mills
Stockdale High School
Willard Mills
Route 2
Vivian Grams
la Vernia High School
Gilbert Grams
la Vernia
Dinner Honoring Congressman Bob Price Attracts 800 Attendess
Mrs. W. A. Smith traveled to Amarillo Texas on July 19 to attend a dinner honoring Congressman Bob Price. The event drew about 800 attendees.
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W. A. Smith
Bob Price
W.A. Smith
Amarillo
Texas
Fietsams Celebrate Birth of Daughter in Memorial Hospital
A 6 lb 11 oz baby girl arrived at 12 22 a m Tuesday July 23 1968 at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Fietsam. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe H Fietsam Floresville and Mr Ralph J L Kerr Houston. Great grandparents are Mrs A?
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Memorial Hospital
James Fietsam
Beth
David
Joe H. Fietsam
Floresville
Ralph JL. Kerr
Houston
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R. H. Rodriguez
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Sophie
Virginia
Sgt. Rodriguez
Donna Flieller
Sandra Flieller
Jacque Olenick
Mary Frances Gawlik
Pam Bludau
Reggie May
Kathleen Kosub
Ella Kay Kolenda
Cheryl Rippert
Karen Wake
Mary Gail Flieller
Eileen Rippert
Dorothy May
Ann Pruski
Debbie Bludau
Georgie Plyler
Rita Jaskinia
Carole Flieller
Janet Johns
Laurie Cordes
Menger Hotel
South Texas
AF Laboratory
Brazil
Willie Shultz
Willie
T.ve
Ole San Antone
Lost Valley
Torm
Marquez
Col. Ghavez
Sergio
Moore
Roy G. Sanchez
Sanchez
Brazilian Air Force
Rio de Janiero
Nucleo de Parque Electronic
Sakoblice
Air Force
South America
Martinez
Solis
Kelly AF
Latin America
United States
Rio
P. O
Russell Smith
Tot
Jalyn O. Lawson
NEW County
HI. D
Wilson County
Alan Roeme
Wilson County High School
Russia
W. Cleon Skousen
FBI
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