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The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise from Seguin, Texas • Page 2

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In fetM fftrtg of tfct fttt ef ttm fcffflfew fted ttw sotl 90 dft that pfwwtly In A suitable condition tef planting fell fcfttfft NSW ARRIVAL ttt. tad Billy Dawson tttfipy to A tw Dt)w to tlMfti ofl Octobtjf eth, isw. ooftdftittftt Vfti- hospital, The hospital sca- registered the young lady's seven founds aad twelve donees, Site was mimed Daley Amu The excited and Mppy grandparents include Mr. tad Mrs. BUI Dawaon of Rte.

1, Segutn and Mr, and Mrs, Emmett of MeQueeney, two other Important people were on hand to offer their congratulations and these two are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Van Tucker, also of McQueeney and another great grandmother, Mrs. Wm. DawsoD of Waco, was happy to team of the new arrival. Geronimo Creek WOMEN Of CHURCH The women of Ffledewt United Cimreh of Christ met on October 3rd for thetr Initial meeting of the schedule, The ladles met in the sanctuary tt with Mrs, Barney Federwlach as the program leader.

She used the proposed topic titled "We have a Heritage," The business meeting was con- dueled in the Parish House with Mrs. Arthur Randow in the president's chair. The newly elected secretary, Mrs, Bmmett Rlsz, was busy with therecordlngofall the Interesting notes of the bust- ness at hand. Mrs. Marvin Kraft gave the treasury report.

The following chairmen were called to give reports of their assigned departments: Mrs. Elton Neumann, Christian Education, Christian Service; Mrs. Realtors say vote "No" Anoe Campbell, the Seguln Doard announced today drive to abolish valorem tax. "The people of President of of Realtors, a full-scale the state ad Seguln, with their counterparts across Texas can save tax dollars by voting FOR amendment number 7 at the tarthcomlng -sneral election." Anne Cam, "and the Seguin Board will once again be serving the public Interest by leading the campaign locally to abolish this discriminatory levy on home ownership." Long considered a penalty for property ownership, the Board Joined the fight to abolish the tax by constitutional amendment which will be voted upon November 5. "Working with other member boards of the Texas Real Estate Association tho Saeuin Board will enlist In a full scale educational cammten a jail scale educational campaign conducted by TREA to inform the public of this opportunity to reduce Anne Campbell said.

grow ever more burdensome," Mrs, Campbell continued, "and It Is seldom that the average citizen has the opportunity to reverse the trend. But the 13,000 members of TREA, of which the Seguln Board Is a part, have worked unceasingly to give our citizens a chance to save tax dollars by their vote November 5." TREA President A.L, Purvis of Fort Worth describes his Association's educational campaign as straightforward statement of fact: votes FOR constitutional amendment number 7 will phase out the state ad val- orem tax, and abolish It by 1978, Bexar Grange Meeting held A regular meeting of the Bexar Grange was held Thursday, October 10. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuts Dreyer and Marshal of the Cfbolo LIEBERMAN'S and BESTFORM FOUNDATIONS Are Coming to Seguin Watch for our opening Grange were visitors at the meet- Ing.

The charter was draped In memory of Otto Luansmann, a loyal and faithful member for many years. All officers of the Orange were re-elected at this meeting, and a joint installation was held October 12 in Converse. Bexar Grange members are urged to attend the meeting of the Blue Bonnet Grange on Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m. Walter Christian social Mrs, Billy Dawson, stonary Education, Christian Clarence au and Spiritual Life, Mrs, Paul Dletert, Mrs. Martin Henze continues to serve as birthday Mrs, Walter feld, altar chairman and Mrs, Elton Neumann wilt serve as Parish house rental chairman.

The communion committee for 1969 includes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Foerster and Mr, Herbert Koehler. The meeting hours of the guild are scheduled for two o'clock on the first Thursday of each month, except during June through August when the time The membership Is extended to all women of the church by virtue of their memberhlp In the congregation. The Guild Is an auxiliary organization aiding and supporting the rest of the church program, It Is an organized effort whereby one may better serve her Lord, her church, her community, and deepen her own faith.

Visitors are always welcome. The hostesses tor the social hour Included Mrs. Hllmar Schwarzlose as chairman; also Mrs. Walter Borgfeld, Mrs. Walter Werner, Mrs.

Raymond Foerster, and Mrs. Arthur Randow. They served a rounded array of sandwiches, cakes and cookies with a selection of tea or coffee. They used seasonal flowers on the buffet board and on the double of tables. On Sunday.

October 13, at 6 P.M. about 30 people gathered tor a covered dish supper at Frledens Parish House and later In the evening many more joined this group tor an evening of entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Goswtn Dedeke showed Interest- Ing and colorful slides taken on their recent trip to Europe.

Lions Club sponsors fete The Marlon Lions Club will sponsor a games party on Friday, October 18, beginning at 8 p.m. In the Blue Moon Hall In Marlon, Twenty-three fat turkeys will be given away. Proceeds will be spent tor worthwhile community projects. fee table, Cottee tad tea was ed with the tartf mm, A tetceft of remembefance was pfesented to the hotwf ees, A stow of atiprwUttofl'iMa prewslWWBWclisr.siudsatt rite en Candidate for COUNTY ATTORNEY On Friday, October 11, Mtss Janet Hoffmann, the bride-elect of Barry See'chle, was honored with a miscellaneous shower, Thev are Manning their wedding which will be solemnized on vember 3, 1368, The party waJ held In the social hall of the barossa Bowling Club and the hostesses Included Mesdames Lawrence Hoffmann, Norman Boenlg, Ronald Heinemeyer, muth Boentg, Hllmar Boenlg, Autmst Hoffmann, and Miss gtnia Hoffmann. The register table held a striking ment of coxcomb and the gift table was centered with a sol and bride doll, The ment hour was spent in games of Mrs, Roland Schueneman and Mrs.

Alvln stltmann Were winners of the prizes. After the conclusion of the games and the opening of the gifts the hostesses served cheese and chicken salad sandwiches with slices of angel food cake and tall glasses of punch. On October 13, Janet Hoffmann was honored with a shower given by her bridesmaids. ANNIVERSARY NOTED The members of the recently organized young adults group planned a surprise party honor- Ing the Rev. and Mrs.

Barney Federwtsch. Monday, October 14, marked their 7th anniversary so the group chose this day to honor the couple. The party planners and their honorees with their children, Bradley and Lisa, enjoyed this pleasant occasion In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mlllard Harborth, The other members and thler children Included Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Bretzke and Debra, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Drelbrodt with David and Dana, Mr. and Mrs.

Arlan Engelke and Audrey, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bartoskewitz and Tina, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Bormann with Jeffrey, Scotty, and MlkeandMr.

and Mrs. Leroy Schwarzlose and Rusty and Scotty. Kevin, Zachary and Stacy Harborth and their grandmother, Mrs. LauraLehot- sky were also on hand to welcome each one as they arrived at 7:30 p.m. Several games of bunco were enjoyed during the evening.

The buffet table was centered with white snowflake mums and frilled pink gladioli and front- Ing this arrangement was an anniversary cake baked In an oblong sheet. It was Iced In white and was outlined in pink scroll design with a cluster of pink sweetheart roses backing the sugar spun inscription reading SCRATCH CANDIDATE REP. COUNTY ATTORNEY INDP. WRITE IN pol. ad, by Bill Bender)' gratulatSpn, Assorted arid' pies werdlarranged on the buf- regfliar 1st gwde tnentof, Roy was planning a surprise party for her students and when she was called out of the room on a pretext, she found that the students and thetr mothers had planned ft similar gesture of Edgar Laird and Mrs, Pattl Kfuckemeyer were In charge of arrangements, buying a gift, cookies and punch and several games to entertain; the merry makers, OFF TO BIG TIME The members of the Navarro Band were accompanied by their director Cyrus Parks.

Also Included In the entourage were Mr, J.B, Etheredge, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Vogel, and Kenneth Engler, and Lother Wunderllch, who drove one of the school buses. They played with 82 other high school bands from various parts of the State fbr the 13th annual university of Houston Band Night, with the famous Car mon Dragon as the guest conductor. The musical numbers Included "Elsa's "You'll Never Walk Alone," and "America the Beautiful." The coordinators were Walter F. Williams, Director, University relations and James Mathews, Director of University Bands, The even- Ing proved to be a memorable one with the sound of the multiple bands and colorful display of thetr dashing uniforms.

This annual band day Is presented In the fantastic surroundings of the Astrodome In Houston and this year's presentation was on October 12, 1968. The football game scheduled for this day proved to bean exciting one with Oklahoma State Cowboys upsetting the Houston Cougars by a score of 21 to 17, Among those enjoying the trip and the entertainment hours were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dletert, Mr. and Mrs.

George DeLong, Mr. and Mrs. Hllmar Boenlg, Mrs. Alvln Sllt- raann, Mrs. Helmuth Erxleben, Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Krackan and family, Mrs. Hertha Braune, Mr. and Mrs. Walton Bartels, Mr.

and Mrs. Mllorn Engler and family, Mrs. George Herrmann and George Lee, Bonnie Helnemeyer, Mr. and Mrs, Gus Haberle and family, Mrs, Cyrus Parks, Mr. and Mrs.

Nolan Ploetz, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Grimm Jr. and Mr, and 'Mrs. Franklin BrandenbergerL and some of your scribes, Jack Mondin Jack Mondln, 94, of RU 2, Segvln, died Saturday, October 1S68, Ifi a San Antonio hospital.

He was bottt In Italy, but had lived most of his life in lupe County, having farmed successfully thd area for many years, Funeral services were held Tuesday, October IBth, 1968, at 10:00 A.M. In the St, James Catholic Church with Msgr. Bruno Huberhis officiating. Rosary was refilled Monday at 7:30 p.m« In the Goeta Memorial Chapel, Interment was In the St. James Cemetery.

Decedent Is survived by three sons, John and Pete Mondln, both of Seguln, and James Mondln of San Antonio; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Molter of San Antonio, Mrs. Mary Brawner and Miss Cecelia Mondln, both of Seguln; Mrs. Agnes Anderson of Austin, and Mrs. Margaret Helllnghaus- en of Dallas; fifteen grandchildren, and thirty great-grandchildren.

Two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Relmer of Seguln, and Mrs.Ros- le Potts of Belgrade, survive him. Pallbearers were Donald Molter, Leslie Mondln, James Anderson, Lester Brawner, Hll- mar L. Mondln, Jack Mondln, Johnny Mondln and Edward Brawner. Julian A.

Guerrero Mrs Felipa Davila uts, tee Laumaftj KemtJifgj ttflk fidenif, Raymond Custom M66fI' ttto Bltefi Mrs, Paul Mrs. Hal Pettte, Mrs. Fellpft Davtia, 76, of titans Mrs. Lewis Rdseiawn died Sunday, aide; If eland, Mi's, TLC to offer program on chambers of commerce Texas Chamber of commerce managers have teamed with Texas Lutheran College to provide a "Management Intern Program" designed to acquaint students with the purposes and functions of chambers of commerce, Seguin Guadalupe County of Manager Jerry Heare presented the revolutionary program to the TCCM Board of Directors at a recent meeting in Austin. The group unanimously endorsed the TLC educational effort which starts January 5.

The new venture is part of college's three week Januairy terim which permits a student to; HI Good Selections of All '69 Models Your Choice of Style, Color, and Equipment Some Real Buys on the Few '68 Models Still in Stock SOECHTING MOTORS 379-4546 study In depth a particular discipline and to gain practical experience related to his academic work, Students may earn three semester hours credit applicable to business or social science courses of study. A minimum of 45 credit hours of college work Is a prerequisite. Registration tor the Interim begins Oct. 31. Students will be permitted to study In their hometown chamber of commerce or In any participating office.

Responsibility tor notifying a chamber office is left to the student with TCCM assisting the participating organization in instructional guidelines, Assigned to develop a course outline with TLC professors are Melvln Sisk, executive vice president San Antonio of Pledger Cate, executive vice president South Texas of Vic Mathlas, general manager Austin ol and Tom Purdum. executive vice president Comal of Jerry Heare is chairman of the committee. The course is flexible but gen. eraily the student will participate to the areas of community public relations, economic and trial development, urban planning and the basic functions of ness management, TLC's semester Dieted before tbe Cbristmas holidays, AU students return for the three-week Interim Jan, Courses are offered OH wd flff campus deluding study off campus travel, in. seminars Julian A.

Guerrero, 45, of S. Saunders died Sunday, October 13, 1968. Decedent is survived by his wife, Mrs. Guadalupe Guerrero; two sons, Mark and Bildor Guerrero, two daughters, Misses Gloria and Beatrice Guerrero all of Seguln; three brothers, Domingo Guerrero, Seguln, Ba- sllo Guerrero, Alaska, and Natl- vtdad Guerrero, of San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Garza, Corpus Christl, and MlssNeaves Guerrero of Seguln; also several nieces and nephews.

A family rosary was held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Blerschwale- Lange Funeral Chapel, and a Parish Rosary was recited Tuesday 7:30 P.M. at Blerschwale Lange Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were Wednesday at 9:45 A.M. from Bierschwale Lange Funeral Chapel, followed a Requiem Mass at 10:00 A.M.

at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Rev.AlpbonsoF&toMFS celebrant. Pallbearers were: Crisp! Hernandez, Castula Vega, ApQlonio Castellanos, Daniel Martinez, Bencomo, and Evarlsto Campos. Interment was in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathnllc Cemetery. October Survivors Include three tersi Miss Stmona Davila, Seguln, Mrs, Mark Uballe, and Mrs, Aetblna Uballe.

both of Leveland, Texas; three sons, Jesse Davila, Edward' Davlla, Southland, Texas, and Rodrlgo Davila, Qutncy, Washington; two sisters, Miss Petra Lopess, and Mrs, Sarah Alvarez, both of Monterrey. Mexico; also twenty six grandchildren and numerous nieces and Funeral Services were held Tuesday at IflsOO A.M. at Bierschwale Lange Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Thomas Leos, officiating. Interment was held In the Santo Thomasa Cemetery, Pallbearers were: Candalarlo Morales, Andreas Salas, Abel Arlspt, Pete Qulntllla, Anlseto Luna, and Joe Aguilar.

Mrs. M.I. Van Nevele Mrs. Martha Irene Van Nevele 19, of 511 West llth Junction City, Kansas, died Saturday, October 5,1968, in that city. Survivors Include her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gohlke of Seguln tour sisters, Mrs. Mary Schwanz, Seguln, Mrs. Ruthie Cox, Fort Worth, Miss Janice Gohlke and Miss Roslyn Gohlke, both of Seguln; one brother, Harvey Gohlke of Seguln; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 10th, 1968, at 10:30 A.M. at the Bierschwale Lange Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gibson Nesbit Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Eden Cemetery.

Pallbearers were" Fritz Schwanz, Willie Schwanz, Robert Schwanz, Joe Schmidt, Christian Schmidt, and Adolph Hoffman, Henrietta Lambfecht! feffell, Lillian Mental w. College, Mrs. Earl Langfordi Coll6te Mi Marlon, Mrs, Robert Ray, Mrs. Hackberryj Mrs. Frank Alexander; Krozdom: Girl Scouts, E.

Krefc- dorn, Mrs, Lillian Ease and Mrl, Eddie Klein; Humphries! Girl Scouts; Btsmark: Mrs. Theos Morck, Koepseh Ctrl Scouts, Cedars Mrs. George Bachman, Mrs, John BaUcfi- man; Wetaertj Kent Erlcson; Pine, New Braunfels, Eiley, Bradeh, Reley: American Field Service; Spruce Magnolia, Sycamore: Mrs. Frank Perkins; Nolte: Boy East Center; Mrs. Phil Medlln, Washington: Boy Scoutsj Convent: Mrs.

Dan Murillo; Baker: Mrs. Bobby Llnderj Jefferson: Mrs. Lesser Nelson; Zunker, Stratton, Johnson, Mitchell, Sowell, Kunkel, Legettej Boy Scouts, Freshman students from TLC will helo In an unasslgned area as yetj Youth Center adults will help In an unasslgned area. Senior Girl Scouts Troops will be Mrs. Leroy Soechtlng.

Mrs. Rudy Trost, and Mrs. Ted Btllntt- zer. Girl Scout Leaders include; Mrs. Tucker Boliamon.

Mrs, Ed Kuempgl, Mrs. Clarence Frase, Mrs. Roland Westphal, Mrs. Herbert Schmidt, Mrs. John Vicery, Mrs.Loftus Boyle, Mrs.

Hugh Glassen, Mrs. W. A. Martin, Mrs. Eugene Martin and Mrs.

Eugene Brawner. and Some of tUe tvoor tbree courses tie San Antonio SHRINE CIRCUS The 25 Annual Alzafar Shrine Circus, one of the largest and finest professional circuses in the United States, is coming to Joe Freeman Coliseum In San Antonio, October 22-27. Wednesday, October 23 has been proclaimed Rural Youth Day at the circus by Alzafar Shrine, special tribute will be made to the young people who come in by bus to see the show that day. Some 40 different many of them featured on national television and most of them never before seen in South Texas, will perform la three rings and on two stages In a spectacular 'A hour show. Pro-Files By Bob Sudyk THE NUMBER- UNIFORMS FIRST POLICE REPORT An outbreak of vandalism was reported to police during the past week, climaxed at 10 Monday with eggs being thrown against the police building and about eight parked vehicles at various locations in the city, Police said suspects include four or five males occupying a green Bulck Riveria automobile, Emma McClaln, who lives on Zunker, reported a shot from a pellet gun at 5)22 Monday cracked the windshield of her car at the intersection of Johnson and Erkel streets, The White House Drive Inn, 920 Klngsbury, reported glass was broken out of a cigarette machine and the mirror broken on a pay scales machine.

Willie Miller, 95S Pine, told police thai two rocks were wssed through the large window at Ws home causing $50 in damage, Burglaries and attempted glaries also kept the police occupied. Seguin High School was ed between 11 a.oi, and 8 with WfWTf American Legion slates party The Sepito American Legion Auxiliary will sfoasor a Turkey Qmm Party, Friday, taken. The principal's office was ransacked, A screen was cut to gain entrance between 7s30 to p.m, Sunday at the C.R. Aguilar residence, 1819 Ball Street, items reported missing included a .410 shotgun and a 12-translstor radio. Mrs, Mary Johnson of 415 Gonaales, who lives behind the Western Auto Store, reported to police at 11 Friday that burglars weviatieuiik! enter the store.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a sledge hammer and a craw bar with attempts made to break into (he wall. A screen was cut at a residence located at 1907 Chapman street, but nothing was ed missing; Tae veat is American tor Charles Furrier, 508 E. Baxter, reported a pistol was taken from his oar while parked at the Pepper Tree Restaurant. Officers are Investigating tie passing of a Jorged check Sept. 34 In the amount of $9,22 at Texas Lutheran College Book The name was Dr, John Lynch was tor ged on the The suspect was described as a white male, about 45 to 60 years old, Four year old Frank Antoaio admitted to Guadalupe Hospital for observation after he: waj struok by a car the section of San Antonio and bell slreete at 1:33 day.

No charges were UJed the mishap, Dorothy Lee, WJg reported fi50 bar 1954 Ponttac by a hit run driver. Tbe car was In front of her borne at the time," Nine other accidents were vestlgated by officers with age estimated at JWHOie fro San Aatoftlo Academy Moaitey apa returned scbooL activity included iKKWmtl teffcrtjts. tour Jf- 1 ARE YOU PUTTING US Gene Allen Revlvolneetlog.

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