The Bastrop County Times (Smithville, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 21, 1976 Page: 5 of 16
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THURSDAY . OCTOBER 21. 1976
Towers
Talk
The beautiful hanging
baskets that we mentioned
last week were donated
by the Garden Club. Mr.
McGinnis also donated
one of the baskets. We
thank these people for
beautifying our Nursing
Home.
Friday. October 15, we
celebrated our monthly
birthday party. We had three
patients who had a birthday:
Elbert Thorn 90. Alice
Nations 72. and Estelle
Clark 78. Everyone looked
so nice and everyone had
a good time.
The music was provided
by Mr. Eddie K ore nek. who
was also celebrating his
birthday. Residents and
staff joined together to sing
"Happy Birthday" in his
honor. We thank the
Korenek family for being
so faithful about coming
every month.
TOWER NEWS
VISITORS
Mrs. Gladys Jones of
McDade visited her brother
William Pace.
Pearlie Svstak of La
Grange came to see her
father. Reinhardt Fisher.
John Phillips had a visit
from his son, Charles
Phillips of Austin.
Felipe Rocha stopped by
to see his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Ramon Rocha.
Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Sawyer
visited with the:r many-
friends at the Towers.
Charles Hodge came by to
see his mother. Clara.
Henry Sebesta had a
group of relatives come
visit him.
Ballinger
Descendants
Sought
A familv history. THREE
CENTURIES OF BALLIN—
GERS IN AMERICA,
is now in preparation. The
preparers are seeking all
descendants, not confined
to the male lines.
Any descendant of
HENRY and MARY (HAR-
DING) BALLINGER
who married in New Jersey
on Sept. 4. 1684, is needed.
Several branches of the
family are known to be
in Texas: Wm. Pitt Ballinger
came from Ky. in 1843
to Galveston to live with his
uncle. Judge James Love;
a cousin. John Logan Ballin-
ger. married Mary Ann
Paxton. and settled in
Fannin Co.. Tex. John's
2 sisters. Lucretia and
Harriett, married twin
brothers: Col. Michael
Davidson and Col. James
Davidson, and may have
come to Texas also. Cyrus
Coffin Ballinger, native
of N.C., settled in El Paso.
These and others left
descendants in Texas whom
the authors need to contact.
If you, or anyone you know,
belong on this family tree,
please write to: Mrs. J.F.
Reeves. 1620 Redbud St.,
Nacogdoches. Tex. 75961
THE BASTROP COUNTY TIMES. SMTTHVTLLE. TEXAS
Break 1 . . .
Greetings fraa the Copy
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Dairy
Queen
VISITING - Congress woman Lindy Boggs of Louisiana, left, enjoys a visit with Beryl
(Mrs. Jake) Pickle. Travis Co. Commissioner cndhhte Ann Richards (back to camera),
and Jane Blumberg at the reception sponsored by the "51-3% Committee - Women for
Carter" in Austin. Times Photo
Raemsch
Birthday
Honored
On Tuesday. September
26. Mrs. Eddie Pavel and
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Briggs
surprised their mother.
Mrs. Annie Raemsch.
on her 84th birthday with a
dinner at the Kountry
Kitchen in Divine.
Those attending were
Mrs. Eddie Pavel and Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Briggs from
Charlotte and grand-
children Mr. and Mrs.
Dwayne Paul of Beeville.
Mr. and Mrs. James Roberts
from San Antonio. Mr.
and Mrs. Heiligman of Big
Foot. Miss Elaine Schorsch
of Jourdanton. and Gavlen
Briggs of Charlotte.
Mrs. Annie Raemsch
of Smithville spent three
weeks visiting her daughters
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Pavel
and Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Briggs and family in
Charlotte. While there.
she visited with relatives
in Three Rivers. Pearsall.
Big Foot and San Antonio.
"^exas.
Oriental
Cooking
Taught
A class in Oriental cooking
will be offered in the evening
beginning Monday. October
25 at 7 p.m. in the Bastrop
High School Homemaking
department.
Classes are scheduled for
each Monday over a period
of four weeks, and are open
for all interested adults.
Preregistration is not requir-
ed and there is no attendance
fee.
The preparation of a
variety of oriental dishes will
be demonstrated and tasted.
with a complete explanation
of where to purchase and
how to store and use a
number of ingredients
unique to oriental cookery.
For a taste treat out of
the ordinary, plan to attend
these informative classes.
"Live a Little"'*^
yojr local Dairy Quee i
last
Jerry Damei. aias Bimbo,
foam the Disaster and Emer-
gence Scr>kts Division of
the Department of PaNfc
Safety in Austin. We real*
appreciated the time he
spent «itfa as.
We want to throw flowers
to Mr. Hoffman for provid-
ing a place for as to bold
our meetings We appreciate
his interest and concern ia
the dub-
Several ne members
were present at the meeting
along with a host of visitors-
We were pleased to have
members of the Texas
Eagles Club in Anstia with
REAL DEMOCRAT — This little donkey is decked oat in Carter Mondale green and while.
She's all dressed up for the 51-3% Committee's party held at Green Pastures in Austin
Sunday. Times Photo
Scouts Seek Funds
Since there was not a
United Fund tfis year the
Boy Scouts of America
have organized a local
fund drive to underwrite
the Scout program for
another year. according
to Smithville finance chair-
man Russel Nees.
According to Russel
Nees. the Boy Scout Council
is feeling the effect of
inflation, just like many-
other organizations that
operate on a budget.
"The cost of providing
a good council program for
boys has increased over the
years and so it becomes
increasingly important
that we tell our story to the
people in every community
and give them an opportun-
ity to support Scouting,"
Mr. Nees said. "The Capitol
Area Council provides
facilities for Scouting
activities, training, and high
adventure far beyond the
reaches of any unit or
district."
Mr. Nees pointed out that
Scouting receives no tax
money or government
subsidies and that it is
totally dependent on the
good will of the people
of the area.
Expenses of maintenance,
repair. and operation
of a Scout camp are even
more than those for running
a large farm or ranch.
Stout said. Filtration treat-
ment and operation of a
large swimming pool alone
cost our camp more than
SI00 per month.
"But it's worth it.
especially if even one Scout's
proficience saves just one
life in this century, or if
scout training keeps just one
boy out of the penitent-
iary." Nees said.
Nees added that all dona-
tions are tax deductible
Many area residents wiD be
called upon to contribute,
but if a person is not contact-
ed and wants to contribute,
he should call Grover
Shade, the Scout campaign
audit and reports chair-
man in Smithville.
As of not the local Lions
Club and efforts for the
Bov Scouts have netted over
$1300.
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TUESDAY NIGHT
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FOR RCMCS AND PARTIES
COLORADO COORS COMPANY
CONTACT: PAUL TODD JR
503 Burleson
Smithville, Texas 78957
512-237-3679
CZHILISPIEL IV
OCTOBER 22nd, 23rd,
and 24th
FLATONIA, TEXAS
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FRIDAY NIGHT,
OCTOBER 22
LEE ROY MATOCHA - FREE STREET DANCE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 r
Wacky, zany chili cooks - all day Saturday
VELVETS - SATURDAY NIGHT STREET DANCE (adm. charge)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
Noon PARADE - HOUSTON ASTROS - PARADE MARSHALLS
FIRST CALVARY ARMY BAND
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Free Continuous Entertainment beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday till midnight
I on Sunday: Blue Eagle String Band. Round Top Brass, Vebets, Czech Dancers, \
I Gospel Singing, Folk and Bluegrass >
Hog calling contests. Kiddie Rides, Arts and Cm ft Show
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Prentiss, Paul M. The Bastrop County Times (Smithville, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 21, 1976, newspaper, October 21, 1976; Smithville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth390888/m1/5/?q=j+w+gardner: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.