Texas Parties Plan May 5 Ballots On Gambling And Poll Tax
Democratic leaders approve a statewide straw poll on horse race gambling with a call to defeat pari mutuel betting. Republicans back placing the issue on May 5 primary ballots with local option control. A separate poll tax referendum also appears on the ballot, both driven by Rep. Red Berry petitions. El Paso chosen for the September State Democratic Convention site.
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Republicans
State Democratic Executive Committee
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W. E
Red) Berry
San Antonio
Berry
Final date set for 1962 Feed Grain applications
Wilson County farm operators with a 1962 Feed Grain Base are reminded March 30 1962 is the final date to file applications at the County ASCS Office. By Tuesday 510 applications had been filed with 453 taking an advance payment totaling 12855138 dollars and 57 choosing not to take an advance. Farmers are urged to visit the ASCS Office for details before the deadline.
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Wilson County
ASCS
Wilson Asc
Public Reception For Connally In Corpus Christi Planned
Corpus Christi will host a 3 P.M. reception at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday March 24 for gubernatorial candidate John Connally and his wife Nellie. About twenty two thousand invitations will be mailed. Local organizers include Mrs H Botsford chairing the Connally women’s group, with Mrs Lew Borden treasurer and Mrs Carroll Keach co secretary. Connally supporters from a ten county area are expected to attend. Decorations will reflect South Texas, and the event will feature a brief talk by Connally at 4 P.M. Residents of Wilson County and Floresville are invited.
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South Texas
Wilson County
Floresville
March of Dimes Fund Drive Shortfall in Wilson County
Wilson County reports a March of Dimes goal of 2500.00 with only 1497.26 raised by Wednesday. Several larger communities have not yet reported. County committees urged to complete drives by March 31 and consider events to boost donations.
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Wilson County
Sisconan
Three Oaks MOD Supper Nets 53 Dollars For Charity
The Three Oaks Community March of Dimes Committee hosted a successful covered dish supper at Three Oaks Hall on March 10 raising 53.48 for the MOD. Sponsored by Three Oaks and Kasper Home Demonstration Clubs, County Agent E L Spaniel presented educational slides. Melton Schulze chaired the MOD committee with Mrs. Eric Bielefeld assisting.
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Memorial to Rayburn Headed by Texas First Lady
Mrs Sam Washington and Mrs Lyn Don Johnson were chosen by the Texas State Society to lead a committee selecting a memorial for Speaker Sam Rayburn to be placed in the House office building under construction. Tom Bartle elected incoming president of the Texas State Society as about 600 members voted to sponsor the memorial. Public School Week in Floresville drew about 1000 visitors with open houses and exhibits across High Junior and Elementary levels including band performances and student displays.
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Texas
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Houston
Homer Thornberry
Gene Worley
Johnson
Tom Bartle
Tykes Brothers Steamship Lines
Connally Schedule of Monday Campaign Events
John Connally the gubernatorial candidate will speak Monday at 10 14 A M at The Highlander Cafeteria 4622 South New Braunfels Ave McCreless Shopping Center. At 11 30 A M he will address Harlandale High School and honor former teachers. A luncheon at Harlandale Lions Den follows at noon open to the public with invitations to Floresville Wilson County and former county citizens.
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Harlandale High School
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Floresville
Wilson County
Obituary for John W. Stanush of Adkins Texas
John W. Stanush, 66, of Rt. No. 1 Box AT Adkins Texas, died Monday March 12 at his residence. Survived by widow Katherine Katie Stanush. daughters Valeria Dellmer and Margario Reese. sons Matthew Stanush in San Antonio and George Robert Stanush of Karnes City. sister Mrs. Albert Cichon. brother Felix Stanush. 11 grandchildren. American Legion Post No. 2 member. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Zinik Kearns Downing Chapel. 10 a.m. at St. Jerome Church with Requiem Mass by Rev. William St. Jerome Catholic Cemetery interment at Zinik Kearns.
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William St. Jerome Catholic
Cullen
Ss. R
Zinik-Kearns
Local saying urges pride in town and trade in
A concise adage praising the hometown as reasons to stay and invest locally. It frames the community as worth supporting through buying and trading within the town, stressing pride and continuity.
San Antonio Eagles win Floresville club tournament
San Antonio Eagles coached by Jeine Alvarez won the Floresville Athletic Club Third Annual Invitational, defeating the San Antonio Razorbacks 55-44 in the final. Earlier rounds saw L A Eagles beat Boys Club Unit 1 74-24, and Floresville USC 54-48 fell to the Eagles in semis. Trophies were presented by Roy Sanchez. trophies donated by Schroller's Grocery and Market.
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G I Forum Seeks Tryouts At Flores Field
Fred Flores, chairman of the G I Forum slow pitch softball team, asks members wishing to try out to report to Flores Field Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Assistants Hipolito Barcenez and Jesse Nieto help with the practice setup.
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Jesse Nieto
Cattle Population Rises Amid Beef Production Increase
Washington reports the nation’s cattle population rising to about 98.5 million head, up 1.4 million from last year as beef production expands. The Agriculture Packet notes the gain reflects growing demand and farming activity nationwide.
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Packet
Connally Rally Plans Completed Linton Barby
Linton announces plans for the Connally for Governor barbecue to be held March 24 at Robo and Bessie Welder Park, attracting more than 2,500 guests from six South Texas counties. General chairman Dr J K Bauer says tickets are distributed regionally with names in Refugio Beeville Port Lavaca and Goliad among others.
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South Texas
Rainfall Breaks Drought in Wilson County Early Wednesday
Rain fell across Wilson County on Wednesday March 14 easing drought that hindered spring plantings. In Floresville the rainfall neared an inch, with many areas recording from .25 to .40 inches and a few spots above an inch as the storm moved through. Temperatures dropped to around freezing with sleet and light snow in the hill country near San Antonio and Seguin.
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Wilson County
Floresville
Florenville
San Antonio
Seguin
Floresville High School Honor Roll and Livestock Sale Notes
Floresville High School lists honor roll recipients for the fourth six weeks. The report covers Tuesday livestock sales with 566 head sold and cattle, hogs, and sheep figures, noting market softness in various classes. Names of teachers and students such as Natalia Reyes, Karen Russell, Ty Stripling, Jeanette Vontin, Janet de Tiel, and others appear among acknowledgments.
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Ted Tindusidt
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Mi Ithis
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Ciady TE Jeachers
Hetty Poschhes
Natalia
Reyes
Karen Russell
Ty Stripling
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New Braunfels Mayor Hails Floresville Connally Barbecue
New Braunfels Mayor Joseph Faust applauds Floresville Connally barbecue coverage in the Chronicle Journal. He notes growing support in Comal County and across Texas for John Connally, cites favorable Relden Poll results, and predicts a winning campaign, sending thanks and best regards.
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Floresville Connally
Chronicle Journal
John Connally
Comal County
Relden
Connally Outlines Grass Roots Plan in Houston Speech
Fort Worth attorney Connally spoke in Houston about a grass roots strategy to restore Texas government to “a government of, by and for the people.” He said meetings with legislators would fuse grassroots opinion to challenge one man rule and urged campaign workers to repeat the message in nearby cities.
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Plana
Moniday
Texas
Fort Worth
Little League Meeting Set for March 22 at 8 PM
Last year's Little League Pony and Colt coaching staff and anyone interested in the upcoming youth program are invited to attend a meeting next Thursday March 22 at 8 00 PM at the Soil Conservation office.
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