La Vernia Mayor Announces Tax Plans and Projects
New La Vernia mayor Ewald Koepp Jr outlines council meetings every second Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Fire House. He notes sales tax starts Oct 1 1968 with state remittance in fall 1969 and ad valorem tax at 75 cents per 100 value on 50 percent of actual value, due July 1 1969 with 3 percent max discount. Pensioned by months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty Council
Milton Hormuth
Wilson County
Marvin Schroeder
Paul Mattke, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
la Vernia
Three Floresville students earn degrees at Incarnate Word
Three Floresville students graduate from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio as Mary K. McFadden receives a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics with English minor while Janice Baumann Moczygemba and Sister Barbara Lynn Hyzak, CDP earn Bachelor of Science in nursing. McFadden earns Who’s Who honors and Alpha Chi membership. Moczygemba earns Who’s Who honors and Phi Lambda Chi. The 228 graduates from 43 cities and nine states heard commencement address by Dr. Reuben L. Kalm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio
Texas
Janice Baumann Moczygemba
Barbara Lynn Hyzak
CDP
Mary K. McFadden
McFadden
B. R. McFadden
Phi Sigma Kappa
Texas Student Education Association
Moczygemba
Mike" Baumann
IWC
Phi Lambda Chi
Robert E. Lucey
HerbisFair
Texas Draft Calls Cut Sharply for June
In Austin Texas the June draft call for Texas was reduced from 1416 to 961 men by a telegram from Lt Gen Lewis Hershey national draft director. National quotas were cut from 29500 to 7W 000 for June with July calls set at 15000. Texas share estimated at 700 to 750 men. Local boards were notified of reductions as May call of 12223 men proceeds.
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Austin
Texas
Morris S. Schwartz
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Department of Defense
Army
Schwarzstimated
Notes Tour Draws Social Security Representative
A brief note describes a tour highlighting social security matters with a representative from the program. It outlines dates, venues, and key topics such as retirement benefits, disability coverage, and eligibility rules. The program aims to inform and assist attendees with pension planning and benefit applications.
Floresville Jaycees 1968 Officers Installation Banquet
The Floresville Jaycees held their 1968 Officers Installation Banquet at Paul's Restaurant on April 22, 1968. Mr. Henry Munk, Jaycee Area Director, of Pearsall presided over the installation ceremony. Floresville Jaycee officers for year 1968 are: President Delbert Treager, Vice President Raymond, Secretary William J. Kellner, Treasurer Richard Wupperman, Internal Club Director.
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Floresville Jaycees
Paul's Restaurant
Henry Munk
Jaycee
Pearsall
Floresville Jaycee
Delbert Treager
Raymond
William J. Kellner
Richard Wupperman
Two Poth Women Earn Masters From Incarnate Word College
Mary Polasek and another WC alumna earned master's degrees from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio on May 27. Polasek received the M.A. in elementary education and a reading education specialist certificate and is director of the Title I reading program in Poth. her master’s thesis covered the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poth
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio
Mary Polasek
Barracks Meet Set for June 4 in Floresville
Floresville Barracks and Women’s Avenue appear in a meeting notice for June 4, outlining local civic scheduling. The fragmented text lists venues and a date, indicating a small community gathering with unspecified agenda and attendees.
Wilson County Public Library project near complete in Floresville
A May 1968 routine inspection confirms the Wilson County Public Library in Floresville is 99 percent finished. Interior paint, ceiling, floor tile, and cabinets are in place, with electrical power connected. The remaining items require inspection after May 22 1968 and a date to be set by the State Library. Key figures include contractor A E Martin Reverend Lee Birdsong architect James E Whiteaker and county clerk Richard Belf with indicates official involvement by the Texas State Library and Building Commission.
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A.E. Martin
Lee Birdsong
Richard Belf
James E. Whiteaker
State Library of the State Building Commission
E.M. Majors
Wilson County
Voges J. E. Whiteaker, Jr
A. E
Mastin Construction Co
Mrs Gail Shriber Critically Ill in San Antonio Hospital
Chronicle Journal reporter Mrs Gail Shriber of La Vernia is critically ill at Nix Hospital in San Antonio. She was accompanied there by a companion for medical care.
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Chronicle-Journal News
la Vernia
Joe
Gail) Shriber
Nix
Little League meeting set for May 30 at 6 30 p m
Children parents and managers connected with Little League are asked to report to the Little League Field on Thursday May 30 at 6 30 p m for a group gathering and briefing.
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Little League
Poth Man Dies After Being Struck By Car
Ben Yosko 68 of Poth died after being struck by a car on FM Road 641 near West Poth Texas Saturday night May 25. Driver 17 year old Alex Chavarria Tejada Jr of Floresville was not charged per officials saying the crash was unavoidable. Requiem Mass was held May 27 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial at Blessed Sacrament Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Conpie Yosko a brother Sami Yosko and a sister Gertrude Wrinkler.
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Ben Yosko
Poth
Alex Chavarria Tejada, Jr
Floresville
Texas
Yosko
Memorial Hospital
Tejada
Rudy Rodriguez
Jim Burdette
Douglas Sanford
Burdette
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Blessed Sacrament Cemetery
Wilson County Vote Set for Run-off in Governor and Sheriff Contests
Voters in Wilson County face key run-offs on June 1 with Freston Smith versus Don Yarborough for governor and Asa G Fuller Jr versus Joe D Tackitt for sheriff. County Commissioner race in Precinct 3 pits E L Johnson against Eddie Wyatt. All 18 polling places open Saturday as citizens face a grave responsibility to turnout and choose their candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keed
Freston Smith
Don Yarborough
Wilson County
Asa G. Fuller, Jr
Joe D. Tackitt
E. L. Johnson
Eddie Wyatt
Edw H Salmon Rites At Stockdale
Edw H Salmon funeral services held in Stockdale with directions from Myers Funeral Home. He died at his home. details of service and obituary appear in local notices.
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Stockdale
Stgekball
Funerator
Myers
Local Kin Injured in San Antonio Car Crash
Mrs Gervas Moczygemba and daughters Karen and Leyla of San Antonio were injured Monday when her Chevelle collided head on with another car. Karen, a junior high student, had facial wounds and underwent a two hour surgery before ICU admission. Leyla suffered a broken collarbone and other injuries. Mrs Moczygemba was treated and released. Other vehicle occupants’ injuries not known.
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Gervas
Marlene) Moczygemba
Karen
Leyst
San Antonio
Moczygemba
Santa Rosa Hospital
Leyla
Poth Voters Approve School Bond Issue
Path voters approved issuance of 190000 dollars in school bonds by a vote of 259 to 165 on Saturday May 25.
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Path
Freight Cars Blaze At Cotulla
A derailment on the Missouri Pacific line near Cotulla caused 27 freight cars to derail and several chemical tank cars to burn. Flames rose up to 100 feet, with explosions heard miles away and debris igniting asphalt along Interstate 35. Rail service between San Antonio and Laredo was halted but expected to resume. temporary rerouting via FM 469. Damages run into hundreds of thousands, with some reports noting 26 cars destroyed, though officials dispute that total.
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Cotulla
Missouri - Pacific
Laredo
Ge Antonio
San Antonio
Uvalde
Crystal City
Woodward
Millett
Valdez Elected to Delta Theta Phi at Baylor Law School
Albertardo Valdez son of Mrs Maria L Valdez has been elected new member of the Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity at Baylor University School of Law. Valdez a freshman and graduate of Texas A M attends from the P O Box 565 listing passage notes.
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Albertardo Valdez
Maria L. Valdez
P.O. Box
Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
Baylor University School of Law
Valdez
Texas A&m
McDonald Ranches Joined American Angus Association
McDonald Ranches of Floresville Texas have been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St Joseph Missouri announces Glen Bratcher secretary There were 516 memberships issued to breeders of registered Aberdeen Angus in the United States during the past month.
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McDonald Ranches
Floresville
Texas
St. Joseph
Missouri
Glen Bratcher
United States
Luther League Bible Camp at Kerrville June 9 15
The Lutheran Camp Chrysalis near Kerrville will host a week long Luther League Bible Camp from June 9 to June 15. Teens are invited for inspiration fellowship and Christian dedication. Your League President or pastor can provide more information.
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Luther League Bible Camp
Oat Lutheran Camp Chrysalis
Kerrville
League
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By Ewald Koepp, Jr
Falls City
Kris Pruski
Lanelle Swiere
Rosalie Sekula
Denise Liska
Peggy Kopecki
Reuben L. Kalm
University of Michigan
Social Security
Rere
Delbert Tracy
Jaycees
Mears
Lee B. Brawner
Texas State Library Field Services
Capitol Station
Wilson County Public Library
Mr. Brawner
Yours
ha_ Keith Cummins, AJA
D. Richard Voges
Richard Boll
Reverend Lee Birdsong
Joe Shriber
A. Valdez
Baylor Univ
Bible Camp
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