Gonzales Flatonia Market Reports From Gonzales Co and Flatonia
The Gonzales and Flatonia sales reported strong demand and higher prices for butcher calves and hogs. Cattle classes showed mixed strength with good to high prices for steers and heifers and weaker demand for plain cattle. Hog sales were very good with No 1 tops 25.25 to 26.40 at Gonzales and 25.50 to 26.00 at Flatonia. Mrs. Sydonia Henkhaus and Jo Ann returned from a Tennessee vacation trip.
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Gonzales Commission Co
Sydonia Henkhaus
Jo Ann
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
Smokey Mountains
Little League Roundup Firemen and Nailers in July action
Regular Little League play resumed on July 28 after a week off for all star practice. The Firemen defeated the Indians 9 to 2 but a full score sheet was not published. On July 29 the Nailers shutout the Wizards 9 to 0 behind Carl Gene Dolezal who struck out 12 in seven innings.
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Indians
Nailers
Wizards
Carl Gene Dolezal
Nailer Moundsman
Dolezal
Benes
Gary Marek
John Kovalcik
Edwin Uleak
Kovalcik
D. Vaclavik
C. Dolezal
Wizard
J. Kovalcik
Wire Works Beats Pateks 8-2 in Babe Ruth League Game
Wire Works built an 8-2 victory over Pateks Friday night, scoring 6 runs in the first inning and 2 more in the second. Peanuts Vaclavik pitched six innings for Wire Works, while Johnnie Handl went the distance for Wire Works with 2 hits allowed. Pateks added runs in the first and sixth as Vic Patek and Bobby Bartel contributed offensively.
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Kaspar
Bobby Bartel
Johnnie Handl
Wire Works
Andy Brosh
A. Brosh
Wayne Seale
David Kaspar
Ronald Nollkamper
Bartel
Aschenbeck
Pateks
Fairfield Major Trueheart receives Air Force Commendation Medal
Major James L. Trueheart, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thompson of Yoakum Texas, has been awarded the U S Air Force Commendation Medal at Travis AFB California for meritorious service as chief of the intelligence division He is to report for duty in Vietnam with the Pacific Air Forces He is a 1944 aviation cadet graduate and a veteran of the Korean War and World War II His wife Mildred is the daughter of Mrs Edith Green of Victoria Texas.
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Fairfield
Calif
James L. Trueheart
C. W. Thompson
Yoakum
Tex
Travis Afb
Trueheart
Travis
Vietnam
Pacific Air Forces
Major Trueheart
Patti Welder
University of Texas
San Francisco State College
Mildred
Edith Green
E. Sabine
Victoria
Texas
George B. Dany
Twenty Second Air Force
U.S. Air Force
Shiner Visitors Entertained At Irving
Kathryn Ann Blohm returned home to Irving after a two week Balusek visit. She was accompanied by Mrs. Emil L. Balusek Sr. and Beverly Ann Balusek. A chicken barbecue left guests including Elroy Blohm George Peters and families. A going home dinner followed. Leona Balusek’s grave visit noted. Also Mrs. John Marek Anne Julie Rose and John Jr. of San Antonio spent time with C J Waldrops. Alexander the Great referenced with poetic line.
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Kathryn Ann Blohm
Irving
Balusek
Emil L. Balusek Sr
Beverly Ann Balusek
Elroy Blohm
George Peters
Patricia Ann Blohm
Arlington
Eugene
Buddy) Blohm
Dallas
Jay Ray
Lola Mae Blohm
Anton Blohm
Leona
Arlington Cemetery
John J. Marek
Anne
Julie
Rose
John Jr
San Antonio
C. J. Waldrop
Marek
Appreciation for Winnie D. Probst by family and friends
The sisters and brothers of Miss Winnie D. Probst express gratitude for sympathy shown after her death. They thank friends for cards flowers and visits during her extended hospital confinement and credit Renger Hospital staff for kindness and consideration.
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Winnie D. Probst
Renger Hospital
Shiner Ladies Beat Moulton 6-2 In Softball Clash
The Shiner Ladies softball team defeated the Moulton ladies 6-2 last Thursday night in Moulton. The item includes community notes about the Sweet Home Firemen’s Picnic on Sunday August 28 with stew and sausage meals, and events by the Alamo City Horseless Carriage Club and Brushy Creek Horsemen’s Club to benefit the Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Dept.
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Shiner
Moulton
Planet
Wanderer
Sweet Home
Alamo City
Constitutional Amendment on Handicapped Assistance Ballot Text
The document traces the Texas constitutional amendment proposal for handicapped aid funded through private or federal sources to local or private nonsectarian groups. It specifies ballot wording for and against the measure, the deadline, and gubernatorial proclamation requirements for the November 1966 election.
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State of
Texas
Death notices for Flatonia and Dallas residents
John J. Voldan 48 of Flatonia died July 23 in Houston VA Hospital after a 3 month illness. Requiem Mass was held July 26 at Praha Church with burial at Praha Cemetery. Frank John Matula about 60 of Dallas died July 26. services July 28 at Holy Cross Church Dallas with interment at Calvary Hill Cemetery. He was survived by Mary Peters. four sons two daughters and many relatives.
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Flatonia
John J. Voldan
Veterans Administration Hospital
Houston
Smith Funeral
Praha Catholic Church
Praha Catholic Cemetery
Marcus A. Valenta
George Masek
Rowdy
Henry Migl
Edwin Mikulik
Frank Vrana
W. A. Webb
Jerome Michal
American Legion
Moulton
Frank Voldan Sr
Praha
Ladik
Mary) Barcak
Robert
Clara) Foj
Frank John Matula
Bonnie View
Dallas
Hallettsville
Louis Matula
Mary Peters
Yoakum
Swift and Co
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Anthony J. Matula
Calvary Hill Cemetery
Charles L
James Robert Matula
Seagoville
Francis Matula
Thomas Matula
Bedford
Texas
Mary Katherine Matula
Emily Isaacs
Anthony Matula
Panna Maria
Louis Matula Jr
Rudolph (Hedwig) Bordovsky
Dodgers to meet Astros in Astrodome weekend series
The World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers will play three- game series at the Astrodome against the Houston Astros on Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 5 6 and 7. Star pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale headline the Dodgers in this final homestand set before a later 13 game run starting August 15.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Astrodome
Houston Astros
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Astros
Dodgers
Walter Alston
Emil Heerssen
Texas City
Houston
Hockley
Pocahontas
John Rolfe
Canon Families Visit In Shiner
The report lists multiple Canon family members visiting relatives in Shiner and nearby towns during a period around July 24. Names include Mrs. W S Canon of Kosciusko, Miss Austin Parker of Kosciusko, J M Canon of Jackson Miss, and others from Mississippi and Texas. Also notes Mrs Sophie Muenich of Yoakum visiting Shiner relatives while recuperating from surgery. Alexander Hamilton noted as first secretary of the treasury.
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J. M. Canon
Mr. Canon
W. S. Canon
Kosciusko
Austin Parker
Jackson
Henry Canon
Carol Jo
Vorden
Margie Canon Smith
Martha
Boyle
E. J. Kempes
W. I. Canon
J. C. Canon
Mississippi
R. H. Canon
Bruce
Roy M. Canon
Austin
Eula Schultz
Kempe Farm
Sophie Muenich
Yoakum
Shiner
Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Texas Voters consider amendment on county government consolidation
Public notice outlines House Joint Resolution No 69 proposing Section 63 of Article III to allow Texas counties with 1 200 000+ inhabitants to consolidate government functions by statute or through inter subdivision contracts. Election set for November 8 1966 with for and against ballots.
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State of
Texas
Constitutional Amendment Eleven on Texas water bonds ballot
Texas voters weigh Senate Joint Resolution 19 proposing Section 49 d to authorize up to 200 million dollars in bonds for the Texas Water Development Board. The amendment details fund use for storage facilities and related works with long term contracts and sale or lease provisions under General Law. Proclamation and publication rules set.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Texas Water Development Fund
Texas Water Development Board
State of Texas
United States of America
Interstate Compact
United States
Texas Water Commission
Texas Water Development
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Dr. Pepper Botting Co
Box Eagle Lake, Texas
Little League News
Nailers Firemen
White Sox
Welhausens Kaspar Wire Works
Alexander the Great
Shiner Ladies
Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Dept
Public Notice
States
Alaska
Southern Pacific Railroad
Friendly Tavern
Frank J. Matula
Coty
Shiner Drug CO
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