Connally Birthday Barbecue Honors Wayne Connally in Kenedy
About 2000 people attended a Texas style Birthday Barbecue for Representative Wayne W. Connally at Kenedy Chamber of Commerce Park. Governor John B. Connally, Speaker Ben Barnes, and Laredo Mayor Pepe Martin spoke as locals praised Connally and outlined district plans for future service. Food came from Karnes City Falls City Runge and Kenedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Connally
Kenedy
Kenedy Chamber of Commerce
Wayne W. Connally
Rodeo Grounds
Chuck” Martin
Jess Mothersbaugh
First Methodist Church of
Floresville
Karnes County
B. A. Hartman
J. C
Pepe) Martin
Laredo
Texas
John B. Connally
Connally
Wayne
Senate
House of Representatives
Picosa
State of
Ben Barnes
W. H
Bill’ Atkinson
Karnes City
Falls City
Runge
C of C Selects Bertie Glenewinkel for Yorktown Western Days
Floresville senior Bertie Glenewinkel has been chosen to represent the Chamber of Commerce at Yorktown Western Days on March 25 and 26. She is daughter of H. C. Glenewinkel of Route 4 Floresville and holds multiple leadership roles including band secretary treasurer and school paper editor. Her escort is Larry Bienek of Route 2 Floresville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Glenewinkel
Floresville High School
Chamber of Commerce
Yorktown
Bertie
H. C Glenewinkel
Route 4
Floresville
F.B.L.A
Beta Club
F.H.A
Larry Bienek
Lawrence Bienek
Route 2
Farm Allotment Deadlines and Notices
Agricultural deadlines are noted for area participants. Sign up now for feed grain base cotton and wheat allotments. Wheat or barley must be destroyed by May 1 if land is diverted. Final dates 31 March Medicare and 30 May Cropland Adjustment Program corrected. Sam Fore Jr Hall dedication March 26 honors longtime A I community leader and Floresville journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASCS
Medicare
Historical Marker Placed On Brahan Lodge La Vernia
On Saturday afternoon March 19 1966 Masons families citizens and friends gathered at Brahan Lodge La Vernia Texas for the dedication services unveiling an outstanding historic Masonic marker in the state. Old Brahan Hall has housed the historic lodge and related activities attracting county residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahan Masonic Lodge
la Vernia
Brahan Lodge
Texas
March Of Dimes Falling Below Quota In Wilson County
The March of Dimes drive in Wilson County trails its quota with emphasis on immediate effort. Contributions from Floresville Poth Stockdale La Vernia and Kosciusko include 262.00 from Poth 104.33 from Kosciusko 61.50 from Denhawken. Events like dances dinners and house to house canvassing urged to meet targets and aid birth defects crippling illnesses and polio. The Wilson County Historical Association and Brahan Lodge figures highlighted local history as the drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Floresville
Poth
Stockdale
la Vernia
Labatt
Messrs. Scheffler
Pruski
Kosciusko
Arnold Lambeck
Denhawken
Drawing Held For Candidates In Demo Primary
The Wilson County Democratic Executive Committee drew candidates for the May 7 Democratic Primary at its Monday meeting held in the committee secretary’s office. Attending were D. A. McKenzie mayor Don Masters secretary Trinidad Leal John Boening Jerry Pavliska and J S McKenzie. The precinct conventions were set for 2:00 p m Saturday May 7 and the county Democratic convention for 7:00 p m Saturday May 14 at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Democratic Executive Committee
D. A
del) McKenzie
Don Masters
Trinidad Leal
John Boening
Jerry Pavliska
J. S. McKenzie
Wilson County Voting Strength Estimated Between Four and Five Thousand
County tax collector W. D. Cox estimates Wilson County's voting strength this year at about 4500 to 5000. He notes the original poll taxes collected before the Free Poll Act was 3,258, with 718 granted free registration, 84 exemptions, and 2 special exemptions. He also estimates 718 residents are currently eligible to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
W. D
del) Cox
Cox
License Tags On Sale At Kosarek's Store In Poth Texas
For the convenience of the Poth area citizens 1966 car license plates will be on sale all day Saturday March 26 at Kosarek's Store in Poth Texas. The time is drawing near for new plates to be purchased and displayed. Robert J Spruce manager of Floresville Electric Light and Power System was a business visitor to Houston Tuesday.
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Kosarek’s
Poth, Texas
Ens
Poth
Kosarek
In. Poth
Robert J. Spruce
Floresville
Regional Meet in Beeville On March 26 At Country Club
Wilson County Historical Survey invites officers and members to a regional meeting in Beeville on Saturday March 26 with a luncheon at 12 30 at the Country Club Mrs Joe Shriber of La Vernia chairs the Wilson County Historical Survey Committee and will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shriber
Wilson County Historical Association
Texas State Foundation and Historical Survey Committee
Wilson County Historical Survey
la Vernia Committee
Country Club
Beeville
Falls City Band Competes In Contest At Del Mar College
Falls City Beaver band members traveled to Del Mar College in Corpus Christi for the Solo and Ensemble contest on March 12. Competing musicians earned Division I and II honors with vocalists and instrumentalists receiving medals and certificates, including Vivian Kowalik Denise Liska Rebecca and Mary Rodriguez among others.
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Falls City Band
del Mar College
Falls City Beaver
Corpus Christi
Vivian Kowalik
Denise Liska
Rebecca
Floresville Lions Plan Lighthouse Broom Sale March 31
Floresville Lions Club to sponsor a one day broom sale Thursday March 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Court House Square to aid the needy with profits funding glasses and essential supplies. A residential canvass by members follows at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville Lions Club
Jess Mothersbaugh
Hs Ius
Mem
Floresville Lions
Dog Vaccination Day At Poth Sunday
Poth residents and nearby areas are reminded that dogs can be vaccinated on Sunday in March. The notice notes the town event aims to protect pets and limit disease spread, inviting dog owners to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poth
Sam Fore Jr to Dedicate Campus Building in Kingsville
Sam Fore Jr a notable South Texas publisher and former A&I College director will visit Kingsville on March 26 for the formal dedication of a campus classroom building named in his honor. The event cements Fore's long standing ties to the college and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fore JR
Texas_ A&I College
Wayne W. Connally
Sam Fore, Jr
Floresville
South Texas
A&i College
Dir
Ectors of
Kingsville
Businessmen County-Wide Meet March 31 in Wiley Seale Hall
The businessmen of Wilson County are urged to attend a countywide meeting at Wiley Seale auditorium on Thursday March 31 at 7 30 p m. All county businessmen and many employees should join. George Jordan of Abilene will lead the program with Happy Shahan of Bracketville assisting. Tourism and industrial development will be the main topics. Sponsored by Wilson County civic groups, admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Wiley Seale Auditorium
Gerge Jordan
Abilene
Happy’” Shahan
Bracketville
Texas
Cancer Film Shown Here March 30 At Wiley Sealé
A cancer film plus a speaker will be shown March 30 at 7 45 p m in the Wiley Selee auditorium. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society the event invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Sealé
American Cancer Society
Sam Fore Building Dedication At A and I College
Public invited to the dedication of the Sam Fore Jr Hall a new brick building housing 13 classrooms and 30 offices at A and I College in Kingsville. Ceremony starts 2 30 p m Saturday March 26 with a special Greyhound chartered bus for Wilson County residents leaving 9 30 a m from the courthouse parking area. Reservations 5 25 per person via Mrs George Lamb or Bill Sheehy or Rev Jess Note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fore
A&i
Sam Fore, Jr
Greyhound
Wilson County
Kingsville
Sam ‘Fore, Jr
A. & I. College
George Lamb
Bill Bill Sheehy
Jess Note
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Fore
South Texas State Teachers College
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Texas Press Association
Chronicle- Journal
South
United States
Feré
Methodist Church
H. G. Gluck
San Antonio
Mr. Gluck
Alamo
Lodge
William Mitchell
R. Bruce Brannan
Refugio
The
Masons
James Sanders
Historical Survey
Historical Survey Committee
Mary Rodrigue
San
Blass Quartet
Carolyn Dziuk
Patsy Pollok
Jackie Campbell
Mary Rodriguez
Carolyn
Poth and
Businessmen
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