Treasure hunt heats up as Padre Island survey begins
The Texas Antiquities Committee grants a reconnaissance permit to the Institute for Underwater Research to locate 16th century Spanish galleons off Padre Island. A $3,000 grant funds geophysical surveys and scuba work to aid a possible state plan for preservation and future excavation.
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Texas Antiquities Committee
The
Institute For Underwater Research Inc
Padre Area
Land Office
Antiquities Committee
Jerry Sadler
Padre
Fred Wendorf
Texas
Wendorf
Welfare costs rise under new federal reform plans
Senate welfare reform staff chief Dr. June Hyer warned that bills in Congress would raise state medical care costs for the needy by 252 million to 293 million over about two and a half years. Welfare Commissioner Burton Hackney said current assistance can be sustained to July 1, 1971 if the Legislature raises welfare appropriations to 80 million in January, with a potential 8 million in emergency funds via purchasing procedure changes.
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Texas
Senate Welfare Reform Committee
June Hyer
Congress
Burton Hackney
Hackney
Supreme Court upholds barber college size and chair rule
State Supreme Court in Beaumont upholds a law mandating barber colleges have at least 2800 square feet and a minimum of 20 chairs in a permanent structure. The High Court also rules historic Navarro home in San Antonio is tax exempt and other cases await review.
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State Supreme Court
Beaumont
High Court
Texas
Jose Antonio Navarro
San Antonio
Dallas
Amarillo
Third Court of Civil Appeals
State Savings and Loan
Sale Lewis
Brenham Savings Association
la Grange
Den Dieters Club Holds Monday Meeting at the Den
The Den Dieters Club met Monday evening at the Den with Mrs. Boyd Bedford conducting the program and a brief business session. Members weighing in included Norma Hogan, Bob King, Grady Dunnam, W. J. Briley, Sedrio Lopez, Bill Millorn, Robert Kraatz, and Boyd Bedford. Mrs. Kraatz was queen for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Dieters Club
The
Den
Boyd Bedford
Mesdames
Norma Hogan
Bob King
Grady Dunnam
W. J. Briley
Sedrio Lopez
Bill Millorn
Robert Kraatz
Snell Spence Family Attend Lano Commencement
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snell and son Robert, along with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Spence, attended commencement exercises on May 26 at Lano.
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Lano
Harold Snell
Robert
A. R. Spence
Houston visitors in Harold Snell home
Mr and Mrs R W Taylor Sr and their children Dora Gary Warren and Terry from Houston were recent visitors in the Harold Snell home.
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Houston
R. W. Taylor Sr
Dora
Gary
Warren
Terry
Harold Snell
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Joe Dunnam
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and help during their sorrow. They acknowledge the beautiful service, floral offerings, and kindnesses, and especially thank the ladies of the church for the food and service.
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Joe Dunnam
Itp
Gratitude From Merkel Friends For Niece Mrs Tatum
We are grateful for the kindness shown to our niece and cousin Mrs Claude Tatum by Winters people the pastor Brotherhood and all First Baptist Church members school personnel blood donors business firms neighbors and friends. Merkel friends and Merkel Family Mrs E M McDonald Nell Teaff Comer and Lucy Haynes. Ite.
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Claude Tatum
First Baptist Church
Merkel
E. M. McDonald
Nell Teaff
Comer
Lucy Haynes
Ite
Winters Pupils Win Hill Country Poster Contest
Winners from Winters Schools were announced in a Hill Country Firemen's Association poster contest. Class results span 1st through 8th grades with top placers earning cash prizes. posters advance to the State convention.
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Hill Country Firemen’s Association
Rhonda Gerhart
Betty Huback
Tonya McAden
Greg Black
Jodie Winton
Kathy Gehrels
Leroy Jones
Becky McKnight
Keith Pool
Lutheran Chancel Guild Met May 28
The Chancel Guild of St. John Lutheran Church held a monthly meeting at the parsonage Thursday of last week. Mrs. Herman Spill presided and Mrs. Albert Spill led the devotional The Noise of Many Waters. Mrs. Ellis Ueckert led a discussion on The Sacrament of Baptism. Refreshments were served to ten members and one guest.
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St. John Lutheran Church
Herman Spill
Albert Spill
Ellis Ueckert
Charles Adams
Weather chatter and warnings shape town nerves
The piece reflects on recent windstorms and rising storm awareness. Readers describe watching weather radar, hearing beeps, and the tension of flood and tornado warnings. It notes the public’s growing attention to storms and the value of early warnings in saving lives.
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Stern
Lubbock
Visiting Here Mrs Williams and daughter Betty
Mrs. Claude Williams and her daughter Betty of Greenville Mississippi are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs E C Collinsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Williams
Betty
Greenville
Mississippi
E. C. Collinsworth
Mrs Gene Virden Visits Mesquite Family Hospital Stay
Mrs Gene Virden spent the last weekend in Mesquite visiting her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Bob Hallford. Mr Hallford is in Baylor Hospital. Jeffery Hallford returned home with his grandmother for a visit.
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Mesquite
Gene Virden
Bob Hallford
Mr. Hallford
Baylor Hospital
Jeffery Hallford
Gardner couple join Alaska caravan vistors in Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs C QO Gardner of Corpus Christi visited Tuesday with Mrs T V Jennings while en route to join a caravan of 125 trailers heading to Alaska.
Dale Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Clifton Davis Home
The Dale Sewing Club will convene Tuesday June 9 at the home of Mrs Clifton Davis to conduct its meeting. Members are urged to bring sewing items and discuss upcoming projects and charity drives.
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Dale Sewing Club
Clifton Davis
Rippert Visitors Stop in Jennings En Route Home
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rippert of Port Isabel visited the Jennings home with Mrs. T. V. Jennings at the start of the week. They were traveling to Vallecito Resort in Colorado.
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Jennings Home
Tony Rippert
Port Isabel
T. V. Jennings
Vallecito Resort
Colo
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Winters Flower Shop
Dial
J. O. Casey
Tex
Penny Lane
C. W. Wade
Triple ‘J’ Bakery
South Metwood
Robert E. Davis
Call EL J. Bishop
Vette
Willis
Dennis Rodgers
Johnston
Cross Plains
State
South Magnolia
State Street
Sorma Hogan
van Ness
James Gehrels
East Pierce St
Itc
North Chadbourne
San Angelo, Texas
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Gibson
Expert Service
Swatchsue Electric CO
Winterhaven
Gayle Gardner
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
North Dover
O. J. Murray
McAlister
Wingate Highway
Abilene
Dry Manufacturing Division
Winters
Scrap Iron, Cables, Metals
Ballinger Salvage Company
West Texas
Ugs
Shin Cen
Harrison Auto Parts
General Insurance
Austin
Padre Island
Tricts
Marvin H. Berkeley
Dallas Independent School District
A. M. Aikin Jr
Paris
Fort Worth
New Braunfels
Lumberton
Dis
Join Farmers Union
Call
J. B. Guy Jr
Victor J. Merfeld
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
Winters Lodge
A.F
A.M
R. C
Thomas
Lazier
Noleta Rice
N. Rogers
Fea
Tures
Byron D. Jobe
Waddell Chevrolet Co
Nueco
el Paso
Dinosaur Valley
Glen Rose
Pedernales Falls
Betty Hubach
Ronda Gerhart
Bill Walker
Roger Stevens
Vicki Bryan
Art Webb
Kelly Compton
Tammy Gibbs
Suzanne Vinson
Kathey Grenwelge
Ruth Cavanaugh
Junior Valles
Lea Pendergrass
Debra Austin
Bill Bredemeyer
Donald Earl Gray
Mark Carrouth
Linda O’rear
Doyle Barker
Ronnie Labedelle
Tammy Terrell
Wayne Green
Becky Mee-Knight
Chris Gehrels
Toni Hambright
Carl Schaffrina
James Webb
Johnny Curbo
Randy Drake
Jimmy Bailey
Rudy Torres
Manuel Lara
Corkey Solomon
Linda Cooper
Leslie Michael Dunlap
Leanne Robinson
Karen Mostad
Dianne Hutton
Jesse Hernandez
Mark DeBerry
Keith Burns
Jeffrey Russell
Kent Jones
Douglas Rogers
Debbie Carey
Jeff Buxkemper
Becky de la Cruz
Craig Gehrels
Malcolm Bredemeyer
Donna Carroll
Kathy Walker
Emily McKnight
Kent McMillan
Ricky Dunlap
Marguerite Ortegon
Dana Davis
Douglas Williams
Wyman Burson
Denice Rodgers
Tommy Miller
Lana Burns
Lutheran Chancel Guild
Syracuse
China
Manufacturer’s of Fine China
Registry Service
Bahlman Jewelers
Wesley Vogler
N. Cryer
T. A. McMillan
Virgil Fowler
Blackmon Repair Shop
North Church
Sno-Breze and
Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
ABC Pest Control
South 7Th Street
Joe Kozelsky
Cabinet Shop
Mansell Brothers
John Deere Dealer
Ballinger
North Main
Dan
del Monte
Jar
Balkum’s Grocery and Market
E. Truitt
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