El Campo Leader-News (El Campo, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 67, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 13, 1982 Page: 2 of 28
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Page 2-A El Campo Leader-News, El Campo, TX, Wed., Nov 1982
El Campo Man Found Dead After Thursday Shooting
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A 54-year-old El Campo man
was found dead in his driveway
Thursday afternoon according to
reports released by Wharton
County sheriff’s deputies.
Bob Wright Gregory, Lakeview
Addition, was the apparent victim
of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
to the head, according to C. F
Drapela, Justice of the Peace,
precinct 4.
Gregory was found lying in his
driveway with a .22 caliber rifle at
his side by his son-in-law, Alois
Horelic. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Wheeler
Funeral Home
It was reported to police by
Edward Salazar, 307'* S.
Mechanic that his residence was
burglarized sometime Thursday.
A stereo, quilt and assorted food
valued at $431 were stolen
Louis Gates, 706 Cotton, told
police that his residence was
burglarized sometime Wed-
nesday According to the report, a
radio valued at $35 was stolen.
It was reported to police by
Johnnie Kyle, 712 McGrew, that
his residence was burglarized
sometime Wednesday. Two
television sets valued at $160 were
stolen.
Steve Appling, 923 Roberts, told
police that a theft occurred at his
residence sometime Tuesday. A
bicycle valued at $140 was stolen.
It was reported to police by
Robert Lundy, 1211 Yupon, that
his car was damaged while it was
parked at his residence sometime
between Tuesday and Wed
nesday. According tc the report, a
tire valued at $75 was damaged.
Police arrested Larry Smith,
111 Sunnyside, Thursday and
charged him with simple assault.
Smith, arrested at his residence,
was charged with assaulting
Linda Owens. He was also
charged with motor vehicle
violations He was transferred to
the Wharton County Jail.
A Texas Department of Public
Safety trooper arrested Jessie
Hernandez of Missouri City
Wednesday and charged him with
DWI. Hernandez was arrested at
U.S. 59, north of 1162 He was
transferred to the Wharton
County Jail.
Antonio Arrambide, 1608
Charlie, was arrested by police
Thursday and charged with DWI.
Arrambide was arrested at 1900S
Mechanic. He posted a $500 bond
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Sweets For The Sweets
One of these two children's favorite goodies has
got to be snow cones. Children at Louise Hut-
chins got a special treat for their after lunch
snack Thursday as the whole school observed
snow cone day.
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Wives of El Campo Rotarlans
will be treated to dinner by their
husbands this Thursday. Since
Thanksgiving falls on the
following Thursday, Rotary Anns
will be served a turkey dinner this
week. Rotary President Jim
Cannell urges all Rotary wives to
take their husbands to the
meeting.
free pictures of themselves. There
are more than 10.S00 pictures. The
pictures are located at White
Elephant-Lanes Trading Center.
801 2nd St.. Rosenberg. A folding
chair to sit in is advised.
Why are the streets deserted
today? This is the opening mor-
ning of deer season.
Chamber Directors Announced
Chamber Discusses Annual Membership Banquet
The announcement of five new
directors and discussion of the
upcoming annual banquet
dominated Wednesday’s meeting
of the board of directors of the El
Campo Chamber of Commerce
and Agriculture.
The new directors are Mark
Byrom, manager of Rice
Marketing Association; Glenn
Frels, owner of Connie’s by Glenn
Studios; Robert Wilkins,
president of Commco Cable
Construction Co.; Paul DeLomel,
co-owner of Knebel Pharmacy;
and James E. Pilgreen, lan-
downer and former rice grower.
More than 50 percent of the
membership voted in the election.
The new directors will serve from
Jan. 1,1983 to Dec. 31,1984.
Those directors leaving the
board are Jerry Collier, president
of Isaacson-Carrico Manuf.;
Jerry Aulds, manager of Bar-B
Broadcasting; Danny Hyden,
Commco Cable Construction Co.;
Betty Krueger, El Campo
Pharmacy; and James Socha, El
Campo region manager, Coca-
Cola Bottling Co.
The new directors will meet
formally for the first time with the
full board at the December
meeting when the new president
and vice president will be elected
for 1983.
Bob Noster will replace
Director Mike Gillean, who
resigned after moving to Clear
Lake City.
The Annual Membership and
Awards Banquet, which will
feature nationally-known country
comic Jerry Clower, is scheduled
for 7:30 p.m., Jan. 20 in the Silver
Wings Ballroom.
Director Danny Hyden, who is
helping with banquet
arrangements, presented an
elaborate floor plan which will be
used in ticket sales There will be
three sections (red, gold and
white) which will correspond with
ticket color and price.
Because this year’s banquet is
expected to be more expensive, a
limited number of tables will be
reserved at costs higher than the
normal admission. Purchasers of
these tables will be viewed as co-
sponsors of the banquet, Hyden
said.
The seating has been arranged
so that the farthest seat from the
podium is 40 feet.
Individual tickets are $15 and
will go on sale Thursday at the
chamber office.
Tickets will be reserved by seat
and row, which Hyden hopes will
eliminate any confusion in
seating.
The Texas State Accordion
champion, Mike Middleton of
Austin, will provide musical
entertainment at the banquet,
Hyden added.
Menu specifications are being
sent to caterers, Hyden said, with
the main course to be either rib-
eye steak or chicken cordon bleu.
An important consideration this
year will be to make serving
faster and smoother than last
year.
Director Jerry Aulds will be the
emcee.
Regarding a new dues struc-
ture, Director Peggy Manske
reported that her committee is
still working on classing
businesses into large, medium
and small categories. Dues would
be assessed by category. Manske
recommended that members be
surveyed on which category they
felt they belonged.
Because some dues will be
increased, Manske also suggested
that the chamber take a more
active role in helping its mem-
bers.
Local Red Cross Helps Save Lives
With the support of the West Wharton County United Way, the
Red Cross can offer lifesaving programs for local youths and
adults.
The Red Cross is currently involved in a diverse program of
local services. During times of disaster, the organization
focuses its efforts on saving and protecting life.
The organization has been allotted $2,600 in funds which help
support first aid programs, military communications overseas
and the national branch in Washington D.C.
According to Herman Novak, first aid instructor with the Red
Cross, during manmade or natural disasters, the organization
is dedicated to lifesaving and services are 100 percent volun-
tary.
During hurricane warnings or other threatening disasters.
Red Cross sets up local offices and furnishes food and lodging
for refugees. High school gymnasiums, equipped with food and
bedding, are common during hurricane warnings.
The organization also offers a valuable service to families
who have relatives in the military overseas. If a family cannot
locate a relative overseas, it can contact the Red Cross for
assistance.
Local members notify the Washington D.C. Red Cross branch
and Washington then contacts the organization chapter located
where the relative is stationed.
After the individual is contacted, the organization can ar-
range for his emergency leave in the event of a family death. It
will also furnish the plane fare if the relative cannot afford the
expense.
The Red Cross is also instrumental in the teaching of health
aid programs. Programs include: basic, standard, multidimen-
sional and advanced first aid.
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Basic first aid, a 14-hour course, consists of teaching students
the technique of bandaging and splint preparation of minor
bruises and bone fractures.
Standard first aid, a 21-hour program, also focuses on ad-
vanced bandaging and splinting. Patient transportation, acute
abdominal distress and traumatic shock are also studied.
Multidimensional first aid, a 10-hour course, teaches treat
ment of minor occupational hazards, such as minor wounds.
Advanced first aid, a 51-hour course, teaches car-
diopulmonary resuscitation. Emergency childbirth and the
operation of mechanical respiratory equipment are also taught.
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The Community Caro for the
Aged and Disabled Program of
the Texas Department of Hnman
Resources is requesting any in-
terested Individuals or
organisations to donate Items for
shout 26 Christmas baskets
beneflttlng elderly and disabled
adults in Wharton County.
Most of these people have many
health problems and are living on
a very limited income. Several
are extremely Isolated and
physically unahle to leave their
homes and have no family or
friends on whom to rely, ac-
cording to Nelda Arredondo with
the TDHR office in Wharton.
Those Interested in making a
donation should contact
Arredondo or Dianne Segrest at
S32-S3I9 between 7:36 a.m. and 6
p.m. After • p.m.. call Arredondo
at $43-7247.
The Church of Jeans Christ of
Latter Day Saints will have
graund breaking for a new church
today at 2 p.m. The property Is
located In the MS Mock of Briar
Lane In Wharton.
Former students of Kathryn
Fain, n twirling and drum major
teacher In Rosenberg since 1962.
or former members of the Fals-
etto Indians, s parade group from
the ITs through 70's, can obtain
Hie 1983 world milk production
is forecast at 388.2 million tons,
compared to 384 million this year
and 380.6 million in 1981. These
totals Include production In 36
countries.
We were sorry to learn that
Mike Prasek, owner of the
Prasek'a Hlllje Smokehouse, was
burned severely Friday morning
when an electrical wire shorted In
a cooler and exploded. Prasek
received second-degree burns on
his hands and minor burns to the
fare. He was taken to Methodist
Hospital in Houston in fair condi-
tion. We wish him a speedy
recovery
The local American Cancer
Society unit will be sponsoring a
free oral screening clinic Thurs-
day. Nov. IS In the Gold Room at
Commercial State Bank. Dr.
Charles Anderson will be conduc-
ting the examinations.
A Youth Crusade will be taking
place at the United Pentecostal
Church on South Wharton Street,
beginning Tuesday night at 7:36
p.m. The crusade will run for the
next three nights and will feature
guest speaker, the Rev. Robert
Henson of Flint. Mich. The ser-
vices are open to all area youth
and a fellowship time will he held
after each service.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock
said recently that the collection of
the state's 10 percent mixed drink
tax during the third quarter of
1982 was up 9 percent over the
same period last year.
Bullock said the state received
$34.6 million in taxes on the sale of
mixed drinks during the third
three months of the year.
The comptroller’s office is
sending checks totaling $10
A Blessing woman was taken to
El Campo Memorial Hospital
Tuesday afternoon where she was
listed in good condition Friday,
following a two-car accident
which occurred on U.S. Highway
59
According to reports released
by the Texas Department of
Public Safety. Nelva Degroode
was traveling on U.S SO in the
right hand lane when she attemp-
ted to make a left turn
A car, driven by James Sowell
of Conroe (raveling in the passing
lane, reportedly struck
million to 217 counties and 408
cities as their share of the gross
receipts tax on mixed drinks for
the third quarter.
Wharton County generated a
total of $32,523.27 in tax revenue
and will receive a rebate of
$4,878.49, or 15 percent, in
remittance.
Wharton will receive $2,144.98,
compared to El Campo s share of
$1,895 91.
Degroode’s vehicle in the ngnt
door
Trooper Ed Korenek ticketed
Degroode for making an improper
left turn
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10:30 a.m when they call a budget
hearing on the Revenue Sharing
funds Including the library
request, the County has received
$250,000 in requests from various
groups and agencies
A comparison of surrounding
counties and their remittances
shows: Colorado, $1,034.90; Fort
Bend, $15,436.56; Jackson,
$349.97; and Matagorda. $7,184.44.
The state’s general revenue
fund will receive the balance,
$24.6 million, of the tax money
collected.
Texas cities and counties each
receive a 15 percent rebate of the
tax collected on mixed drinks sold
within their boundaries under the
law that legalized the sale of
mixed drinks in the state.
The mixed drink tax is collected
by the Alcoholic Beverage
Commission and the city-county
rebates are sent out quarterly by
the comptroller's office.
Bullock said the mixed drink
tax has brought in $105.1 million
during the first, second and third
quarters of 1982.
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Blessing Woman Hurt
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The Great American Smoteout VTA
Take a day off from smoking • Nov 16,1962 lr^—J
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Barbee, Chris. El Campo Leader-News (El Campo, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 67, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 13, 1982, newspaper, November 13, 1982; El Campo, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1007303/m1/2/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Wharton County Library.