Name for six county water group chosen in Pearsall
Mrs. Lou Thomas of Carrizo Springs won a $100 prize for the entry Carrizo Sand Water Group. Belton K. Johnson, president, announced the board selected her name at the March 11 meeting in Pearsall. The entry reflects the water resource focus of the newly organized six-county association and its cooperative stance with the Texas Water Commission.
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Lou Thomas
Pena
Carrizo Springs
Association of
Belton K. Johnson
Johnson
Dimmit Co
Harold J. Dean
Thomas
Jack Hart
John L. Mogford
Albert Ivy
Wayne Hamilton
T.J. Power
Ivy
Hamilton
Powers
Mogford
Hart
Dimmit County
J.R. Hamilton
Carrizo Sand Water Group
Pearsall
Group seeks non profit charter amid water concerns
Johnson says surface water will be a priority as the group applies to the state for a charter as a nonprofit. The discussion mentions Dimmit Zavala Frio La Salle Wilson and Atascosa as part of the area under consideration.
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Johnson
Dimmit
Zavala
Frio
la Salle, Wilson and Atascosa
Teltschiks Honored at Lutheran Church Annex Event
A recent gathering at the Lutheran Church Annex honored Mr and Mrs Al Teltschik. In appreciation for his years as Director of the Senior Choir the Teltschiks were presented a painting titled Saliman's Christ Knocking at the Door reflecting their service and faith.
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Lutheran Church Annex
al Teltschik
Shnnied Ts Belk Reichs
Teltschik
Saliman
Christ
Essay Contest For Wilson County History Prize
The Wilson County Historical Survey Committee sponsors a high school essay contest open to all Wilson County students. Essays must cover an event, person, place, or incident in Wilson County history before 1900. Prize money ranges from twelve to five dollars, and all entries become the property of the committee.
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Wilson County Historical Survey Committee
Wilson
Wilson County
Joe Shriber
Shriber
la Vernia
The
Pleasant caller from Path recalls good old days
Mr. Henry Billimek, a Chronicle- Journal reader for 61 years, visited our office last week Thursday. He spoke of the area’s “good old days” and his conversation was enjoyed by your publisher.
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Henry Billimek
Path
Chronicle- Journal
Community Names Split Across Counties
A fragment from Atascosa, Karmes, and Wilson Counties outlines a community divided among three jurisdictions. The text hints at regional boundaries or cooperative efforts affecting residents. Further context is unavailable in the readable portion.
Four candidates file for Poth School Board seats
Four candidates have filed for two places on the Poth School Board. Re election filings are Paul Casares and Ramon Garcia. New candidates include Anton Kolodziej and Joe. The election is set for April 6 at the Poth High School building.
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Poth
Paul Casares
Ramon Garcia
Anton Kolodziej
Joe
Poth High School
J B Modern Drama Reimagines Job’s Trial of Faith
Aerey presents J B a contemporary stage interpretation of the Old Testament Job tale. The play portrays a man wrestling with conscience and faith seeking meaning amid personal trial.
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J.B
Job
Guada Coma District Camp in Wilson County
District Camp scheduled in Wilson County on March 30 31 1968 with activities likely set for youth or community groups. Organizers or hosting body not specified in readable text.
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Guada-Coma
Stand Champion Gilt Isidore May Wins 4-H Show
Isidore May 4-H gilt wins first place in the County judging and the Championship Banner at the San Antonio Sears Area Swine Show held March 14 at Seguin Fair Grounds. Counties in the event include Guadalupe Bexar Gonzales DeWitt Lavaca and Wilson with about 40 gilts shown.
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Isidore
San Antonio
Seguin Fair Grounds
Guadalupe
Bexar
Gonzales
Dewitt
Lavaca
Wilson
C.R. Johnson
Elmendorf
Texas
Wilson County
Isidore May
Steven Raabe
Poth
Jeff Raski
Labatt
Jeannette Mutz
Floresville
Bryan Rudolph
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Paul Raabe
Path
Floresville Student Named Distinguished at Texas A&M
James Lee Millikin of Floresville earns Distinguished Student honors at Texas A&M University for high academic achievement. He is a senior psychology major and son of C W Millikin Jr. of Floresville, meeting GPA and enrollment criteria set by the university.
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College Station
James Lee Millikin
Floresville
Texas Asm University
Wayne C. Hall
A&m
Hall
Millikin
C.W. Millikin
G. Street
Army Private Valerio Assigned as Truck Driver Near Cam Ranh Bay
Army Private Raymond Valerio, 22, son of Mrs. Sotera Valerio and husband of Emilee of Sutherland Springs, Texas, was assigned as a truck driver with the 245th Transportation Company near Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam on February 9.
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Cam Ranh Bay
Vietnam
Raymond Valerio
Sotera Valerio
Emilee
Sutherland Springs
Tex
S45th Transportation Company
Jack Bruce Elected President of Peanut Festival Assn
Jack Bruce was elected 1968 President of the Peanut Festival Association at a regular meeting in Floresville. He had served as 1967 vice president and as Activities Chairman, and is secretary of the School Board. Buddy Howard was elected 1968 vice president. The group welcomed Beta Sigma Phi as a new director. nominees for junior girls are invited to apply by April 10. Members present included leaders from local clubs and organizations.
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Jack Bruce
Peanut Festival Association
Bruce
Peanut Festival Assn
Floresville
Wilson County
Farm Bureau
American Legion
Farm and Home Administration
Buddy Howard
The
Howard
Carnival Concessions
Assn
Robert Stevens
Stevens
Association
Beta Sigma Phi
Reba Peschke
H. S. Strozier
Music Club
George Vinyard
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Rodriguez
Floresville Cubs
Lee
Charles Pundt
Marvin Roemer
Young Farmers
G. D. Escamilla
Rudy Trevino
Floresville Eagles
Raymond Ramirez
Junior'Chamber of Commerce
Ethel Wake
Jayceettes
James E. Edmonds
Otto Henke
Henke
Floresville Local Airman Serves in Vietnam War Zone
Airman First Class Carl W Wagenfuehr, son of Mr and Mrs Alvin E Wagenfuehr of Route 4 Floresville Texas, serves as a weapons mechanic with U S Combat Air Forces at Trang Air Base Vietnam as part of Pacific Air Forces. He previously served at Webb AFB Texas and is a 1964 Floresville High School graduate who studied at San Antonio Junior College.
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U.S
Vietnam
Carl W. Wagenfuehr
Alvin E. Wagenfuehr
Rt. 4
Floresville
Texas
Trang AB
Wagenfuehr
Pacific Air Forces
Webb, Afb
Floresville High School
San Antonio Tex, Junior College
San Antonio Guests Dine at Newman Home Saturday
In San Antonio, dine guests were hosted Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred E Newman, sharing a casual social gathering with local acquaintances and neighbors.
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San Antonio
Alfred E. Newman
Red Crom Meeting Set for Wilsoe County Thursday
A public meeting is scheduled in Wilsoe County on Thursday March 3 at the Poth City facility. Citizens are urged to attend to discuss county affairs and community concerns in a formal session hosted by Red Crom.
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Wilsoe
McNiel Visits Floresville Before Vietnam Overseas
BM3 Uriah L. McNiel of Adkins Texas son of Mr and Mrs U L McNiel visited Floresville last Friday. He spent time with his uncle and aunt Mr B and Mr A C Hosek. McNiel will report to Long Beach California for further training before going overseas to Vietnam to learn handling small naval boats.
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Uriah L. McNiel
Adkins
Texas
U.L. McNiel
Floresville
A.C. Hosek
McNiel
Long Beach
Calif
Vietnam
Falls City coach Starnes remembered for long service
Year-old Starnes was head coach and athletic director at Falls City High School since 1965. Known as Stormy, he began his career at Sutherland Springs in 1939 and served in the Marine Corps from 1941.
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Starnes
Falls City High School
Stormy
Sutherland Springs
Marine Corps
Wilson County Farmers Union Meeting March 26 1968
The Wilson Co Farmers Union will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday March 26 at 8 p.m. in Sacred Heart Parish Hall Floresville. A discussion on the Peanut Grower Conference in Washington DC and the Young Farmers Legislative Fly In is planned. A peanut policy planning meeting is slated for April 2 with expectant representation from all peanut states to discuss grading methods, pricing, and potential support measures.
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Wilson Co. Farmers Union
Sacred Heart Parish Hall
Floresville
Washington
D.C
Farmers Union
Mondale
USDA
Peanut Division
Freeman
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Ofifer
Atascosa, Karmes
Wilson Counties
Scheol Board
Aerey
Seguin
Alfred Raska
Robert May
Kenneth Raabe
Phillip Mutz
Vernor E. Bippert
CAA
Jas
Peanut Festival Ass’n
the Chronicle-Journal
Washington, DC
Joe H. Fietsam
Ising Fiers
Thas Sre Ge Ioe
Feso
Ngae ‘Es
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