Floresville school district receives Brackenridge grant for high school books
The Floresville Independent School District earned a 1500.00 grant from the Brackenridge Foundation to buy high school library books. A check accompanied the letter from Trustee Leroy G. Denman Jr. The district will report the books purchased.
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Floresville Independent
Soo
Perry
The
Brackenridge Foundation
George W. Brackenridge
Floresville
Leroy G. Denman, Jr
Deadline Nears for 1968 Grain Wheat and Cotton Signup
March 15 marks the last day to file applications for the 1968 feed grain wheat and cotton program. J B Flieller Sr ASCS County Committee chair notes that only signups with participation qualify for price support and diversion payments on 1968 crops. Diversion payments apply to all participants, with rates varying by farm size and diversion level, and small farms may receive payments without reducing plantings. Growers are urged to visit the ASCS county office promptly as only six working days remain before the deadline.
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J. B. Flieller Sr
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Ing
ASCS
Poth School Receives $800 Grant for Books
Jerome J. Rohan announces an $800 grant from the George W. Brackenridge Foundation for Poth Public Schools. The funds will be used to purchase new books for the school library with no other restrictions. Students and teachers await the arrival of the books.
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Poth School
Jerome J. Rohan
Poth
George W. Brackenridge Foundation
Wilson County approves USDA commodities distribution pact
Wilson County's application for food Commodities has been approved for distribution to needy persons through the State Department of Public Welfare under U S Department of Agriculture guidelines. The agreement sets participation at 800 potential recipients with conditions on eligibility, non discrimination, storage and accountability, and a designated recipient official.
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Wilson County
State Department of Public Welfare
Distributing Agency
United States Department of Agriculture
U.S. D.A
U. S.D.A
Commissioners' Court
Rudy G. Sanchez
Tee
Teen Aid the Retarded youth group helps mentally challenged children
The organization operates 52 Texas units and runs days where parents depart children for several hours as teens guide activities such as dancing and baseball. Mr and Mrs Ed Reed visited Stockdale Sunday afternoon with J C Culpepper.
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Teen Aid
Texas
Ed Reed
Stockdale
J.C. Culpepper
Al's Food Service Sold To Corpus Christi Couple
Al and Suzanne Teltschik move to New Braunfels after selling Al's Food Market and adjoining home in Floresville to Kenneth and Mrs. Latta of Corpus Christi. The couple, long associated with Floresville business, married in 1926 and have deep local roots.
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Al’s Food Service
Corpus Christi
al Teltschik
New Braunfels
Parkview
Teltschiks
Al's
Kenneth Latta
Ity
Floresville Girl Wins Cappy Dick Pirate Treasure Puzzle Prize
Floresville fif teen Janet Johns won the national Cappy Dick pirate treasure chest puzzle contest published on the Express and News page. Her entry was judged best among all sites, earning a complete Home Library set and Gold Doubloon prizes. Other San Antonio area winners include Darryl Grohman, John Lacritz, Oralia Salomon, Jimmy Admire, Gus Coronado, Joel Ephross, David Pennington, Susan Alexander, and Sally Doe, with prizes mailed soon.
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Janet Johns
Rt. 2
Floresville
Pete
The
Express and News
San Antonio
Darryl Grohman
Laurelwood
John Lacritz
Orbit
Oralia Salomon
Colima St
Jimmy Admire
Canaveral
Gus Coronado
S.W. 36Th St
Joel Ephross
Regal
School Board Election Slated April 6 at Courthouse
Floresville Independent School District voters will cast ballots April 6 at the county courthouse due to a legislative change that moved city elections to the first Saturday in April. The old City Hall will no longer host the school board election.
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Floresville Independent School
Dis
Red Bird Auxiliary Meeting Planned for March 19
The Red Bird Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital will meet March 19 at 2 p.m. in the hospital solarium. All members urged to attend and anyone wishing to join is invited.
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Red Bird Auxiliary
Memorial Hospital
Radio Icon Paul Harvey to Speak at Texas Banquets
Renowned broadcaster Paul Harvey is slated to address three banquets across Texas in mid March, marking the 26th anniversary of the Southern organization. The events will feature Harvey’s signature news style as he reflects on the group’s history and impact.
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Waco
Paul Harvey
Texas
La Vernia Junior Livestock Show Set For Saturday
Plans for the La Vernia Junior Livestock Show are complete for this Saturday March 9 with La Vernia FFA 4H and FHA members competing in livestock making and style events. Judging starts 9:00 a.m. Style Show 1:00 p.m. Big sale at 2:00 p.m. Commercial exhibits prizes barbecue and refreshment stands available. A games party sponsored by the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce opens Friday night 7:00 p.m. at the Chamber Park.
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la Vernia
la Vernia Ffa
FHA
la Vernia Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commierce
Major O J Hierholzer Jr Completes Second Vietnam Tour
Major Otto J Hierholzer Jr has arrived home after his second tour with the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam. He will spend leave in Floresville before reporting to Fort Wolters Texas for primary helicopter school and to begin advanced flight training in cargo transport or armed helicopters.
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O. J. Hierholzer JR
Vietnam
Otto J. Hierholzer, Jr
1St Cavalry Division
Floresville
Hierholzer
Army
Fort Wolters
Texas
Mineral Wells
Fort Wolters Con
Floresville Electric Light and Power Co Weekend Closures
The Floresville Electric Light and Power Co will close every Saturday starting March 9. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Floresville Electric Light and Power Co
Musical Club Meeting March 12 at Methodist Church
The Musical Club will meet Tuesday March 12 at 4 00 p.m. in the Recreation Room of the Methodist Church. Mrs LD Flores is the program leader. A student artist from Our Lady of the Lake College will present the program. Hos tess chairman is Mrs Edward Reed.
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Musical Club
Methodist Church
LD. Flores
Our Lady of the Lake College
Edward Reed
Mardi Gras Fun Shines From New Orleans Visit
Mrs. Walter Miller writes that a Dixie magazine section on Carnival Time in New Orleans was enjoyed, describing a lively free for all Mardi Gras with six or seven parades and one ball. Blake and Cindy learned to shout for beads, planning to spend Fat Tuesday downtown in costume.
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Walter Miller
Chronicle-Journal
New Orleans
Blake
Cindy
Corpus Christi
Rare Cap Pi ng of Joe Shriber in Masonry
A brief note reports Joe Shriber of La Vernia being caped at the 39th Degree Mason ceremony. Members of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Orient, participated in the event.
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Joe Shriber
la Vernia
Coffee honoring Eugene Locke at Wright's Cafe
A coffee event honors Eugene Locke, a candidate for governor, on Thursday March 14 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Wright's Cafe. Mrs. Locke will accompany him, and everyone is invited to attend.
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Eugene Locke
Wright's
Miss Shara Teltschik Models At San Marcos Pageant
Miss Shara Teltschik attended the Miss San Marcos Beauty Pageant in San Marcos on Sunday and modeled an evening gown as 60 contestants competed. Accompanied by Jimmy Goodwin of Beeville, a pageant director, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Teltschik of this city.
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Shara Teltschik Models
Miss Teltschik
San Marcos
Jimmy Goodwin
Beeville
Winsom
Wilbert Teltschik
Social Security Rep Visit Scheduled for Floresville
Your Social Security representative will be in Floresville at the Commissioners Courtroom on Monday March 11 1968 at 9 a.m. Mr Juan Rocha or Mr Tom Foster will handle inquiries. Visiting Friday night with Mr and Mrs N S Richter was their niece Mrs Glenn Lothringer of the Fairview community.
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Juan Rocha
Tom Foster
Floresville
Texas
Commissioners
N.S. Richter
Glenn Lothringer
Fairview
Bluebonnet Trail Riders Meeting Scheduled for March 16
The Blue Bonnet Trail Riders will hold a meeting at Cesta howa Hall on Saturday March 16 at 7 30 p m Important matters will be discussed to prepare for the trail ride Anyone interested is invited to attend
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Blue Bonnet Trail Riders
Cestahowa Hall
Sam Fore Library project eyed as county asset
Joe H. Fietsam writes that the Wilson County Library’s new building progress will serve as a center for education and reading. plans for a museum in the existing library building gain support from officials and citizens, aiming to enrich Wilson County’s educational spirit and Floresville’s status as a county hub.
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Sam. Fore, Jr
Wilson County Library
Wilson County
Floresville
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Tion
County
Ascs Office
Mr. Teltschik
Joseph Teltschik
Weimar
Cappy Dick
Ass’n
Red Bird Aux
C. of C. Park
Mrs. Miller
Berta Jean Blake
John V. Blake
Mexico
Shara Teltschik
S. S. Rep
Bluebonnet Trail Riders
Joe H. Fietsam
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