The Sealy News (Sealy, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 24, 1994 Page: 5 of 24
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Dec. 3-4; books available for purchase
Nov. 22,1954
Nov. 22,1994
Collection on exhibit and refresh-
ments. The public is invited to
view the museum decorated in
Ladies Aid plan
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Tuesday — Beef patty, baked
beans, lettuce/tomato/onion,
hamburger bun- mustard/mayon-
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Wednesday—Turkey breast/
gravy, whipped potatoes, turnip
greens, cornbread-oleo, pine-
apple tidbits, milk
Royce Burger and his crew
City of Sealy
Department of Health
Avis and Melvin Pouncy
Carolyn Bilski
Jess McGee
The National Guard
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Selman Elementary School
Dwight Miekon
City of Bellville
Diane McClung
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Ann Robinson of Knox Subway Sandwich Shop
And anyone else who lent a helping hand
The residents of Lazy River Subdivision would
like to thank the many people responsible for all
the assistance during and after the flood.
Sheriff Brzozowski and all his deputies
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Museum under the direction of the
Austin County Historical Commis-
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The building will be decorated
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regular meeting. Lillie Mae
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incarcerated inhabitants.
, Since the mid 1980 s the building
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program by the Sunday School will
take place on December 18 with the
Men in Mission cooking chili sup-
per. Lori Jackson and Cheryl
Pritchett are the directors of the
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Amos Smith, a good sport and Stewart & Stevenson security guard, got a
faceful of whipped cream during the Kelly Kovasovic Benefit on Nov. 16 at
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Smith's kisser. Overall, almost $17,000 was raised for the cancer victim through
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Sieg Leland, program chairman
opened the Ladies Aid meeting on
Nov. 3. Her topic was, "For Every-
thing Give Thanks."
Ruby Emshoff presided at the
short business meeting. Tacking of
the quilts was held Nov. 7.
Officers elected are: president, El-
freida Holtkamp; second vice presi-
dent and projects chairman, Hilda
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value. Visitors are welcome.
The door prize won by Ellie
Michaels was given by Lillie Mae
Remmert.
December hostesses are Gertrude
Findeison and Oridell Ekarius. -
Refreshments were served by
hostesses, Bernice Hintz and Lillie
Mae Remmert.
"Leaves No Survivors"
the generosity of those attending.
The Historical Commission will
also have available for sale and
Christmas gift giving historical
publications that the organization
has researched and published These
include: The Cemeteries of Austin
County, Texas also Dance Halls of
Austin County, and Historical
Markers of Austin County. Pro-
ceeds from these publications go
toward Historical Commission
restoration projects including the
Jail Museum. These books are also
available at the County Treasurer's
office and from Commission mem-
bers.
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needed by nursing home residents or Children's Choir and volunteered to
others in the community. The St. direct the Christmas program this
Nicholas tree is named for the orig- year.
inal Santa Claus, Bishop Nicholas 1995 offering boxes are available
of Myra, who provided needed gifts in the annex of the church.
for the poor. The community food pantry item
The Children's Choir is working for November is macaroni and
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toward continued restoration and cal Commission information write
preservation activities of the Austin P.O. Box 218, Industry, Texas
County Historical Commission. 78944.
complete with Christmas tree, and
period style decor throughout the
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; finery for this special occasion.
The home section of the building
! has served as the residence for a Christmas finery from 10 a.m. un-
| number of past Austin County til 5.p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, and
sheriffs and deputy sheriffs' fmi- from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Dec. For more Jail Museum and tour
, lies. The last residents of the home 4. Proceeds from this event will go details call 885-3325 or for Histori-
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Thanksgiving week is time for at Christmas. The St Nicholas tree
celebration of the blessings we have banner is up in the annex of the
received from God. St. John's an- church. Attached to the tree are
nual Thanksgiving Eve worship in- slips of paper indicating a way
eluding Holy Communion will be members can reach out to somedne
held this Wednesday, Nov. 23, at in the community to share the gift
7:30 p.m. As we celebrate Thanks- of Christ in this Advent season of
giving, it is a time for "thanks giv- preparation for God's gift at
ing" in gratitude by sharing with Christmas.
those in need. Hunger Appeal en- Members and organizations of the
velopes are in the pews and more congregation are invited to reach
are available. Our gifts do help with out to those in need by giving the
needs around the world. gift to others, adopting a family,
Sunday begins the advent season paying for the meat for a holiday
of preparation for Christ's coming basket, or providing something else
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' The Austin County Historical and has been restored to its original
. Commission is pleased to announce 1890's appearance. It has been the
; the Historic National Register "Old
• Jail Museum" will be open for spe-
on a Christmas presentation which cheese. Any donations are welcome,
will be given during the 10:30 ser-
vice on Dec. 11. The Christmas
Koy; secretary, Doris Schaare.
The Christmas party will be held,
Thursday, -Dec. 1, followin
______________ Thursday, November 24,1994 THE SEALY NEWS 5
CCA election for low income representative
on board of directors set on December 14th
Combined Community Action, Inc. (CCA), the anti- Hall, 4-4:30 p.m.
poverty human service agency serving Austin, Qualification for the nominees are: must be a U.S.
Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette and Lee counties will be citizen; must reside In county to be represented; 18
holding elections this month tor the representation of years of age or older; and must declare his/her will-
low-income residents of Austin County to serve on ingness to serve on the CCA board.
the CCA Board of Directors. CCA is now accepting nominations for the position.
The by-laws of CCA a non-profit, tax exempt cor- Nominees must submit forms indicating their qualifi-
poration, require that the governing board of directors cations as well as biographical information. The dead-
be representative of three sectors of the community: line for filing forms is 5 p.m., Dec. 2. Forms should be
public official, private sector, and elected representa- submitted to the CCA Administrative Office, 400
lives of the poor population. Gresham, Smithville, Texas 78957.
Currently, the public officials of Austin County are The board of directors oversees the administration
represented by Mark Wittner, county commissioner of CCA and is responsible for the planning, approval,
from industry, and the private interest sector by monitoring and evaluation of all CCA programs.
James Harlan of San Bernard Electric Company. The election of representatives of the poor has been
There will be an election held to select a low- established to ensure maximum participation of the
income representative to serve a two-year term. This low income population in these activities. Results of
will take place at voting sites throughout the county, the election will be certified and the new representa-
Meetings to elect this representative will be held on tive seated at the first regular scheduled-of the CCA
Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to the following board following the election. Board meetings are held
schedule: monthly...
Industry Fire Station, 12:30-1 p.m.; Austin County Additional information and forms for the election
Fair Grounds (Bellville), 2-2:30 p.m.; Old Winns Store may be obtained by calling Jennifer Hurst at the CCA
in Sealy, 3-3:30 p.m.; and the Wallis American Legion Central Office 512/237-2434 in Smithville.
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Petrusek, Wilma. The Sealy News (Sealy, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 24, 1994, newspaper, November 24, 1994; Sealy, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1559184/m1/5/?q=waco+tornado: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library.