Wilson County Democratic Convention Cleared for State Delegates
In Wilson County Texas on May 12 1962 the Democratic Convention convened with John E Wheeler as chair and Lillian Masters as secretary Delegates to the state convention were named including John E Wheeler G W Williams A H Matthews and several others The platform and resolutions committee reported two resolutions while temporary officers were elected and the process to elect permanent officers began
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Wilson Co
Wilson County
Texas
John E. Wheeler
Democratic Party
Lillian Masters
Committee On Delegates
G. W. Williams
A. H. Matthews
Sam Fore, Jr
Sam Fore
Merrill L. Connally
Merrill L. Conally
C. W. Millikin, Jr
Wayne W. Connally
W. Curtis Ray
Bart Masters
Heron Wiseman
Jack Lane
Statewide Voting Results In Texas Democratic Primary
Returns to the Texas Election Bureau from 264 of 254 counties show Democratic Governor votes for Connally 428614, Daniel 248500, Formby 140818, Walker 139894, Wilson 171185, Yarborough 17261. Lt Governor Baker 265394, Martin 179927, Secrest 161905, Smith 286394, Turman 351084. Republican governor Cox 96457, Whittemberg 28441. Lt Governor Dibrell 55084, Hayes 560382. Congressional and state posts list various totals with partial county returns detailed.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas Election Bureau
Connally
Daniel
Formby
Walker
Wilson
Yarborough
Baker
Martin
Secrest
Smith
Turman
Bean
Head
Moore
Pool
Stevenson
van Kueren
Willis
Carr
James
Looney
McDonald
Ferguson
Koch
Phillips
Barrow
Johnson
Cox
Whittenburg
Dibrell
Hayes
Barry
Miller
Salvation Army Fund Drive Opens Strong in Floresville
The 1962 Salvation Army appeal began with a May 15 luncheon at Wright's Cafe attended by 35 volunteers. Local chair S. W. Seale set a $750 goal, praising support and outlining coordinators across multiple divisions including Latin American and youth welfare efforts, with campaigns to wrap by May 18.
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Salvation Army
Floresville
Wright’s
S. W. Seale
Local Service Unit
Floresville SPJST Lodge Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Floresville Lodge No. 107 SPJST marks its 60th anniversary on May 20 with six 60 year members honored. Grand Lodge President Edward Marek attends to present pins and deliver remarks. ceremony includes a later speech and reception for members and guests.
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Floresville Lodge
SPJST
Floresville Lodge No
Grand Lodge of the
Volent Order
State of Texas
la Grange
Texas
Floresville
N. R. Kalich
S. P. I. S. T. Order
Grand Lodge
Edward L. Marek
Poth School Graduation Program May 27 to 29
Forty six students are candidates for graduation at Poth commencement. The baccalaureate service is Sunday May 27 at 8:00 PM in the high school auditorium with Dr. Sean Burke of Incarnate Word College San Antonio delivering the sermon. Graduation exercises follow on Tuesday May 29 at 8:00 PM at the football field.
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Poth
Sean Burke
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio
Floresville High School Graduation Area Highlight
Floresville High School plans to graduate 71 seniors on Monday May 28. The valedictorian is senior class secretary and Tiger Tattler editor in chief who holds multiple offices including FBLA president and Beta Club officer. She earned multiple honors across four years in activities from debate to pep squad and May Fete roles.
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Floresville High School
Tiger Tattler
FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
National Beta Club
Agcats
Beta Club
Future Business Club
Gill
Future Homemakers of America
Tiger Tattler Club
Texas Boy's State
King
Floresville High School Class Of 1962 Graduation Preview
Floresville High School hosts the 1962 graduation events with a large senior class. Valedictorian Miss Gladys Oltjendi ers and salutatorian Miss Jeanette Vontur lead high honors. The ceremony, May 28, 8 p m, will feature Dr Ernest Poteet of Texas A and I College at Kingsville as commencement speaker. 71 graduates are listed, with many seniors named for honors and activities.
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Gladys Oltjendiers
Ben Oltjiendiers
Jeanette Vontur
Willie Vontur
Larry. Lewman
Horace Vowman
Boatian
John Mayes Sr Condition Reported Slightly Better
The condition of John H. Mayes Sr who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at his home on May 6 was reported to have a slight improvement at Memorial Hospital in Floresville on Thursday morning He had a fairly good night on Wednesday though remaining unconscious A San Antonio neurologist was consulted with the family physician on Wednesday night and many local friends hope for a rapid recovery from the illness
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John H. Mayes
Memorial Hospital
Floresville
San Antonio
Be Sure Vote on Saturday June 2 in Wilson County
Campaign urges voters to participate in what is described as the most important election in Wilson County history. Absent voter deadline is May 29, with Saturday June 2 set as election day.
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Wilson County
Connally Wins Texas Governorship Lead in Run-Off Call
Wilson County voters face a high-stakes run-off on June 2 after John Connally’s sweeping May primary win. He carried more counties than any rival and led Don Yarborough by about 111,000 votes in final tallies. Wilson County backed Connally, reflecting his national profile and service record, including time as Secretary of the Navy under President Kennedy.
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Wilson County
Connally
John Connally
Texas
Texas Election Bureau of
Dallas
Don Yarborough
A. Wilson
Bo Ness
Washington
John Kennedy
U.S. Navy
Wilson
Mayeh
Connally Victory Special Train Makes Texas Whistle Stop
John Connally launches the John Connally Victory Special a long distance whistle stop tour across Texas. The 863 mile journey from Texarkana to El Paso mirrors a historic campaign method with depot stops at Texarkana Marshall Longview Mineola Grand Saline Wills Point and other towns.
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Connally Victory
Texarkana
el Paso
Texas
Connally
John Connally
Sam
Texas & Pacific
Rio Guarde
Conrally Wilke
Conrally
Texarkara
Wilson County 4-H Club Fund Drive Begins Saturday May 19
Wilson County 4-H members start a fund drive on Saturday May 19 by selling donation tickets for the 4-H benefit. With 576 members, the 4-H Club relies on these funds to cover trip expenses, equipment, and educational outings. Recent events include District Livestock Judging at College Station and District Contests in Victoria, with meals costing $42.25. prizes listed for June 16, 1962 include several tools and a Sun beam clock. Your presence is not necessary to win.
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Wilson County
4-H
College Station
Victoria
Thor
Sunbeam
La Vernia High School 1962 Graduation Plans
The baccalaureate service for LaVernia High School graduates will be Sunday May 20 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium with Rev. W C Poehlman delivering the message. Graduation exercises follow Wednesday May 23 at 8:00 p.m. with Dr. Pat Norwood as speaker. Shirley Brietzke is valedictorian and Mary Lee Doege salutatorian among 20 graduates.
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LaVernia High School
W. C. Poehlman
Pat Norwood
Southwest Texas Teachers College
San Marcos
Absentee Votes Rise Before Thursday Noon
Eighty six absentee ballots had been cast at the county clerk's office by noon Thursday. Absentee voting closes at 5 PM May 29. The county clerk's office will be closed on the afternoons of Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20.
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State OF
County
D. Richard Voges
Path
Walter Voges
Calaveras
Box, W. F. Bayer
Picosa
Jess Dennis
Anton Svoboda
Cassada Verde
Jerry Pavliska
Sutherland Springs
E. B. Deason
City Hall
J. S. McKenzie
Ing
Walter R. Voges
Bart. Masters
S. McKenzie
V. F. Bayer
Ramsey
Weathley
Haley
White
Dunagan
Morrison
Supreme Court
Griffin
Owens
Steakley
Street
Russell Smith
Wilbert Teltschik
Margaret Teltschik
Rosie Ehlers
Leon
Florence Baumann
Ted Rohr
LeRoy Ullmann
Fritz Graeber
Joe Holcombe
James Neffendorf
Walter Albert
W. O. Rehfeld
Vada Moss
S. R. Boykin
Clark Murray
Dell McKenzie
Nash Flores
Elizabeth Wiseman
Lillie Foitik
Almalee Schuyler
Norris Machost
George Winyard
D. Hoelscher
F. S. Toscano
Carl Beam
Elsie Svoboda
Mary Creech
Martha Joe Ferguson
Lupez Trevisio
Aurora Sanchez
Ann Svoboda
Ava McDaniel
Vaughan Donaho
Mike Bau
Salutatorian
Melba Lea Albert Socorro M. Alamaraz
Elvira Munoz Apolinar James Douglas Baker Phillip Mathew Bayer
Willie Edward Blohm, Jr
Theodore Malcolm Burkhardt Lee Roy Caro
Norma M. Castro
Rebecca Gill Castro
Tommy W. Charley David Clark
Eduardo de Leon Estrada Fraices Perales Estraga
Patrick Haynes Jung Gloria Jean Kappelmann Paul Kenneth Keylich
Mary Elizabeth Lamb
Larry Lowman
John Mayes, Sr
Fort Worth
la Vernia
Shirley Brietzke
Mary Lee Doege
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