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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1966
Page
5
Mrs J H Pankey of Haverhill explains why fireflies stay near the ground and notes the female dragonfly does not fly high, clarifying common beliefs about lightning bugs behavior.
A naturalist notes female fireflies cannot fly in common San Antonio species. Males fly near ground to find females as the light guides mating. Mrs. Pankey recalls Texas childhoods chasing lightning bugs, catching them in jars and releasing them, a practice taught by parents.
Mrs. Jack Millburg recalls a practical method for harvesting agarita berries using a black umbrella. She says she and her mother walked or drove to agarita bushes along Gevers Road near Highland Park and Hot Wells Boulevard in a bygone era. They beat bushes with slender sticks, caught berries in the umbrella, dried them with newspaper, then stored them in a small tub. She notes rattlesnakes under the bushes and warns readers to stay cautious today.
Washington sources list U S casualty figures in South Vietnam through June 11 1961 totaling 8804 deaths plus 1526 non fatal, with 320 missing and 14282 wounded or injured including 283 deaths from wounds and 20982 non fatal wounds.
A Navy C 1130 Hercules cargo plane with eight crewmen and six Air Force passengers vanished into the South Viet Nam sea near Cam Ranh Bay after takeoff. Navy officials said there were no survivors. The flight was a routine cargo mission en route to Okinawa and Travis Air Force Base. Investigations were ordered by the Mili tary Airlift Command.
The Texas Brigade, part of the 150,000-man Select Reserve Forces, undergoes a high rating tactical training test with support battalions and artillery units. Officials call the exercise significant as it marks a rare mobilization readiness effort for wartime service.
Lackland Air Force Base dedicated a Youth Arena to provide recreational facilities for dependents of military personnel. Col Harald T. Snyder opened the facility with a ribbon cutting. Entertainment followed featuring singing, dancing, comedy, baton twirling and a fashion show. Director is Mrs James A. Guon 10, wife of the base vice commander. The center serves youths ages 6 through 18.
Five staff artists from The Light will show paintings in New Braunfels Saturday under sponsorship of the Art Center. Exhibiting will be Jack Mc Donald, Ivan McDougall, Bill Massena, Raul Gutierrez and Clarence Hamel. The exhibit will be on the grounds next to the Faust Hotel, San Antonio military a 10 am to 7 pm.
Fragmented report notes missing hockey gear and a complex case involving a Newark investigation. It references a Fronczak family, a missing child named Paul, FBI involvement, and a prior abduction in 1964 with a nurse-like figure. Officials insist investigations continue while reunification is claimed by the Fronczak family.
Davenport, a former Brackenridge High School star who later taught and coached at Burbank High, will be honored by Burbank High ex-students at Aggie Park Saturday night. He receives the 1966 best ex-teacher award, joining a list of past honorees including Lucy Posey and P. Y. Gilbreath. Davenport now lives in Oklahoma City where he is regional sales manager for Lone Star Brewing Company.
San Antonio Fluoridation Committee predicts a 3 to 1 pro vote on July 9 to fluoridate city water. Officials warn low turnout of 35 000 to 40 000 voters could threaten passage. Endorsing groups include City Council PTA AFL CIO and local medical society.
South Texas students earned awards from the Texas Inter scholastic League Foundation after the state meet in Austin. Winners include James Wann of Rock Springs and Dante Diaz Jr. of Del Rio each receiving $1,000, Martha Fischer of New Braunfels Wilmer Mitchell Jr. of Bel Rio and Charles Pfiester of Fredericksburg each $500. The foundation distributed 21 scholarships totaling $4,000 to 55 state contestants across multiple amounts.
FBI arrested Frank G. Montes and Manuel R. Artroyo, both San Antonio residents, on theft and interstate transportation charges after weeks of investigation locating several stolen cars. Hearings were set for Saturday before U S Commissioner Frank Baskin.
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