Cunningham family notes span Plainview and beyond
Bill Cunningham of Albuquerque visited his grandmother Mrs Annie Weitzel this past week. He attended his sister Cynthia Cunningham's Plainview graduation where she received the Chief Davidson Award in band and a gold watch as outstanding senior in Medical Careers. Cynthia won a scholarship from the Plainview Women's Club and will study at Sam Houston State University. Kathryn Jo Cunningham earned a Bachelor of Music Education from West Texas State University in Canyon, with ceremonies at the Amarillo Civic Center. Their parents are Mr and Mrs W D Cunningham of Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cunningham
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Annie Weitzel
Cynthia
Plainview
Davidson
Amarillo Civic Center
W.D. Cunningham
Yoakum Street Improvements Completed on East Morris Gonzales
Improvements on East Morris and East Gonzales Streets in Yoakum under a State project have been completed. District Engineer Carl V. Ramert announced acceptance of work by Schwabe and Mikes Paving Co. The 64 foot wide curb and gutter section on East Gonzales provides four traffic lanes with parking lanes and connects to East Morris Street. Federal Urban System funding supported the project with City of Yoakum contributing 20 000 dollars. total cost 152 546 dollars. Final pavement markings are being placed for safety and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
East Morris
East Gonzales
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Carl V. Ramert
Schwabe and Mikes Paving Company
Shiner
Texas
East Gonzales Street
East
Morris Street
E.A. Riha
Catholic Daughters Elect Officers at St Paul Chapter
Catholic Daughters of America Court St Paul 1604 held its May 23 1977 meeting with Regent Carolyn Malik presiding. Officers elected by acclamation for a two year term include Galovic Sedimeyer Barta Kurtz Mraz Peters Patek. installation set for June 8 1977 at 7 PM Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Galovic
Agnes Sedimeyer
Mary Rose Barta
Patricia Kurtz
Marilyn Mraz
Mollie Peters
Dorothy Patek
Malik
St. Vincent de Paul Society
San Antonio
Travis State School
Austin
Light House Church of God In
Shiner
Austin State School
Marie Wagner
Plant Summer Tolerant Annuals Now
Texans can choose hardy flowering annuals ready to endure hot dry summers such as marigolds zinnias periwinkles and globe amaranth. For shade impatiens begonias coleus and caladiums suit well while moonflowers and morning glory vines provide late summer shade. Zinnias offer vivid colors and new Peter Pan varieties with compact growth and large flowers. Castor beans add dramatic foliage but are poisonous if eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
William C. Welch
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Welch
Lawmakers Consider Special Session On Texas School Finance
Senator Bill Patman urged Governor Dolph Briscoe to call a special session soon to prepare school budgets. The debate centered on agricultural land valuation versus market value and proposed discounts for single family homes to ensure rural districts receive fair state aid. Senator Oscar Mauzy filibustered to block a vote in the Senate. Patman supported valuing land by use in farming rather than speculative value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Gazette
Legisla
Bill Patman
Canada
Dolph Briscoe
Patman
Briscoe
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Oscar Mauzy
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Laura
Travis
Marvin Kremling
Christopher
Jennifer
Larry Lehnert
Diane
David
Daniel Malik
Jeff
John
John Kurtz
Clarence Littlefield
Dawn
Dwayne
Robert Maly
CDA
Winn’s
Dell
N. Ave E
Shiner, Texas
Aun
Munsingwear
Orion Acrylic
Dad
Hallettsville and
Wembley We
Legs
Big Mama
Bob’s
Vallentine St.-Yoakum, TX
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