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EIGHTY-FIFTH YEAR NO. 54
Weal, Texas—Thursday, January 15, 1975
PRICE 10 CENTS
Bicentennial Wagon Train To Camp In West Jan. 23rd.
New Traffic Control Signs For City
In 1976pthe City of West will
undergo a switchover in traffic
control signs, according to
Mayor A.J. Muska The city
has executed a contract with the
Texas Traffic Safety Program,
coordinated by Mrs. Nancy
Neill, traffic Safety Coordina-
tor, McLennan Community
College, for the purchase of 189
traffic control signs, at a cost of
$2811.00.
The city will be reimbursed
for the control signs through a
100 percent federal reimburse-
ment program, and the cost to
the city will be the installation
and future maintenance of the
signs,
The new signs are part of a
1971 National Safety Council
program to switch to a new
pictograph system by January,
1977, and all cities will be
Defensive Driving Course To Be
field In Abbott January 26-27
BICENTENNIAL WAGON TRAIN COMING TO WEST—feature of the Bicentennial Wagon Train’s nightly encampment activity Is a
40-minute original musical production, staged by six young performers who are traveling with the Wagon Train. The show stresses the
importance of the principles upon which America was founded and encourages Americans to keep the spirit of their pioneering heritage
alive. Admission to the show is free, and will be held Jan. 23rd, 7t30 p.m. at the West High School new gym. Public welcome to ride the
wagons from Waco to Hillsboro. Parade expected to come thru town between 4i00 and 4:30 on the 23rd. They will leave West at 8:00 on
the 24th enroute to Hillsboro.
xjhe Retired Teachers Asso-
ciation of Hill County will
sponsor a Defensive Driving
Course in Abbott on January 26
and 27.
Mr. Henry J. Strieker of
Waco wil be the instructor for
the eight hour course. Classes
will meet in the Abbott
Agriculture Shop, 6 through 10
p.m. each night.
Cost of the course is $5.00 or
$3.00 for members of the
Retired Teachers Association
and the National Association of
Therapeutics
Seminar To Be
Held at WCH
Local professionals will par-
ticipate in “Trauma in Child-
hood," a therapeutics seminar
scheduled for West Community
Hospital in West Thursday,
Jan. 15, beginning at 12:30
Retired Persons.
Class size is limited: if you
are interested, call Martha
Beseda at 582-5957 or 582-2061
in Abbott to enroll.
Graduates receive a 10 per-
cent auto insurance discount for
three years.
required by then to have the
new signs.
New National regulations
affect all types of signs, lights,
pavement markings and traffic
buttons, Mayor Muska said.
The National Safety Council is
bringing uniformity to the
country’s highway and street
signs, he said.
In connection with the
switchover in traffic control
signs, several changes will be
made, some ot the present
STOP signs will be changed to
YIELD signs, traffic control
signs will be installed at several
intersections that now do not
have any traffic control signs.
An inventory was made of all
existing signs, condition of
signs, and some of the existing
signs will be retained if they
comply with the new require-
ments.
James Maler Files For Office
Of Constable Precinct #3
BICENTENNIAL WAGON TRAIN PILGRIMAGE
Discussions will originate
The chronicle of the wagon train is the story
of infant America.
Early in the eighteenth century, settlers
began moving inland. An endless procession
of covered wagons loaded with household
goods and supplies headed westward.
The wagons scaled the Allegheny Moun-
tains. Made trails across the broad western
plains. Followed primitive Indian paths
through valleys and mountain gaps. Wher-
ever possible they took advantage of natural
waterways by floating on rafts and river
boats. The wagons followed the trail to oppor-
tunity and opportunity made America great.
Outriders and scouts foraged from the
wagon trains seeking fresh water, green pas-
tures and fertile ground. Occasionally, a
wagoneer would leave the train to build a
homestead for his family. These primitive log
homes became way stations for other wagon
trains. Soon they grew into outposts . . .
villages. And finally full grown communities.
The settlers were drawn by a compelling
belief in the unalienable rights of man: liberty,
justice and freedom—the principles upon
which our nation was founded.
This year, the wagons are rolling again as a
tribute to the Nation’s 200th anniversary.
Once more they are on the wagon trails.
But this time they are headed Eastward.
Back to the Cradle of Liberty. A pilgrimage
to the birthplace of the nation. To rededicate
the faith of America's citizens in the princi-
ples which inspired their forefathers.
Briefly, the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pil-
grimage to Pennsylvania is a replay of history
—in reverse. A train of covered wagons—
one wagon for each State—crossing the coun-
try, west to east, adhering as closely as possi-
ble to historic trails and wagon routes.
With the cooperation of the American Rev-
olution Bicentennial Administration, the
Wagon Train Pilgrimage is offered to all of-
ficially designated Bicentennial Communities
as a part of their Bicentennial celebrations.
Volunteers from national equestrian or-
ganizations and local riding groups serve the
wagon train as mounted escorts and outrid-
ers. These “Pony Express" riders branch out
from the State Wagons to reach communities
not on the main trails.
The outriders bring back scroffs from each
Bicentennial Community signed by citizens
reaffirming their belief in the principles upon
which this nation was founded.
Each Sute's covered wagon tours its home
state from the State Capital to a junction point
with the National Wagon Train. It stops in
cities, towns and hamlets to receive the
signed scrolls... the pledges of rededicalion
to American ideals.
While enroute, the State wagon inspires
historic ceremonies. Schedule permitting, it
joins parades, visits State Parks, shrines, fairs
and civic events.
Eventually the State wagon joins Bicenten-
nial Wagons from other States in a massive
Pilgrimage to our Nation’s birthplace, where
the signed scrolls will be delivered.
The Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage
is a program that reaches out to all people. It
can involve everyone in a dramatic tribute to
democracy. It will be remembered as the
people's celebration of the Nation’s 200th
birthday.
The Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage
is a year-long celebration.
Every day on the road and every night,
camping in local park sites and in National
Parks, the wagoneers host the people of
America. Local wagon and carnage groups,
riding clubs, youth organizations are invited
to join the Wagon Train as it approaches and
leaves each community.
Spectators are welcome to view the ritual of
encamping, watering, feeding and grooming
the teams of horses.
The signed Pilgrimage scrolls are accepted
by the Wagon master in a brief ceremony.
The Wagon Train Pilgrimage provides an
opportunity to direct the attention of local
schools to the heritage of each Bicentennial
Community. Some towns are giving awards
to school children for outstanding essays on
their local forefathers who blazed the paths
through the wilderness during the founding
days of our country.
The Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage
will terminate on July 4,1976, at Valley Forge
Park in Pennsylvania. It will encamp there for
two months during the height of the Bicenten-
nial celebration. Millions of people are ex-
pected to visit the park during the period.
Logistics
Each State is supplied with: an authentic
covered wagon—altered somewhat to with-
stand the rigors of modern roads, a team of
horses and relief horses and all necessary
hitching equipment.
Each State is asked only to sifpply the
Wagoneers to represent the State during the
Pilgrimage. These crews have been readily
available from carriage, wagon, and horse-
men's associations and farm groups.
State horse, wagon and carriage groups
also help provide maintenance and care for
The entertainment around the campfire is
reciprocal. School bands, local glee clubs are _
invited to perform. Weather and schedule the wagons and the horses while on the trail,
permitting, the Wagoneers put on a musical
Wagon Train Show composed specially for se8ment a* a different time after
the Pilgrimage. The evening concludes with *• on a schedule that will get it to
campfire sing-alongs and country hoedowns. ^ ey ^orge 7u*y 1976 centerfold
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BICENTENNIAL WAGON TRAIN PILGRIMAGE
TO PENNSVUMMA
f^om The University of Texas
Health Science Center at San
Antonio and will be received
locally by means of a telecon-
ference hookup. This telephone
connection will allow local
participants to hear the speak-
ers and ask questions of the San
Antonio discussion panel.
Volcik Files
For Constable
Constable Raymond Volcik
filed for another term for
Constable of Precinct 3. He has
eleven years experience and is
a certified officer.
Bold Spring
Water Supply
To Meet Jan. 26
The annual membership
meeting of the Bold Spring
Water Supply Corporation will
be held, Monday, January 26,
1976 at 7:30 p.m. at West
Elementary School Cafeteria.
The business meeting will be
held for the election of directors
and transactions of other
business.
Mr. Jamei Maler
James A. Maler of West has Longhorn
filed for the office of constable
of Precinct #3. He lives at 1404
N. Davis St. in West, is 34 years
of age and owner and operator
of James Maler Texaco Service
Station on 1-35 at West. Maler
has been a member of the
McLennan County sheriff’s
reserve for the past 2 1/2 years
and this is his second bid for
this office.
He is an active member of the
community and a member of
the West Volunteer Fire De-
partment, director in the West
Kiwanis Club and the West
Chamber of Commerce. He is
also a member of the West Fair
& Rodeo Association and West
Club, Cottonwood
SPJST Lodge, and he and his
family are members of the St.
Mary's Catholic Church of the
Assumption in West.
Maler is a native of Abbott,
Texas where he was raised and
received his schooling. He has
lived in McLennan County for
the past 13 years and he is
married to the former Elizabeth
Jean Deiterman and is the
father of 5 children. Mrs.
Maler is employed at The State
National Bank in West.
He completed 80 hours of
instruction in law enforcement
and is certified by the State of
Texas as 8 Reserve Officer.
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The national Wagon Train Pilgrimage it
being conducted in five tegmenta, each teg-
ment funneling into the main wagon train
heading Eastward. They follow as closely as
possible such well-known historic routes as
the Oregon and California Trails. Gila. Mor-
mon, Santa Fe, Old Spanish, and Wilderness
Trails, the Natchez Trace and the famous
wagon road, the Lancaster Pike.
Diane Urbanovsky, Diocese
of Austin CYO Secretary and
Ginger Kutscherousky, mod-
erator of the West CYO, both of
West, attended a Region X
CYO Meeting in El Paso
January 9-10. Those states
included in Region X are Texas,
Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizo-
na and Arkansas.
The locals left West on
January 7 to Granger; where
other members of the Austin
Diocese met for their long
drive to El Paso in the Diocese
of Austin Van.
On the ninth at 10:30 a.m.
the meeting was called to order
by Rev. Father Tom Bowyer of
the Diocese of Oklahoma, with
a prayer. The diocese repre-
sented were Oklahoma, Gallop,
New Mexico, Tuscon, Arizona,
Houston, Ft. Worth, El Paso,
Austin and the Arch-Diocese of
San Antonio, all of Texas.
Zoning of Region X was the
main topic of the Friday
meeting. Since Region X
consists of such a large area it
is hard for diocese youth
directors to attend the Region
meetings. With zones there
will be two zone meetings every
year and then two Region
meetings every year. By doing
this the youth directors present
hope there will be more
participation from other diocese
in the Region.
On Friday night the youths
present were asked to draw up
a position paper on "What Roll
Should a Youth Director Serve.’
The Arch-Diocese of San
Antonio and the diocese of
Austin were the only two with
youths present. The paper was
then presented on Saturday.
The youths proposed that there
by more youth input into the
Region meetings. It was deci-
ded to have youth Region X
meetings to be held at the same
time as the Youth Directors
would meet.
The National CYO Conven-
tion which was held in San
Antonio Oct. 31-Nov. 2 of 1975,
was discussed. Pro's and Con’s
were written up to send to the
National Office to help in the
planning of future National
Conventions.
The next Region X meeting
will be held at Lake Texoma
April 23 and 24. The youth’s
from the Diocese of San.
Antonio will meet to draw up an
agenda for the Youth Region X
meeting.
The West City Council held
its regular meeting Tuesday
evening at the City Hall. Mayor
A.J. Muska reported to the
council on the changes in
modification requirements by
the EPA at the sewer treatment
plant, he reported execution of
the contract with the Texas
Traffic Safety Program for
$2811.00 for the purchase of
new traffic control signs, to be
reimbursed 100 percent by the
federal government. The coun-
cil adopted a resolution in
support of the Heart of Texas
Council of Governments appli-
cation for Emergency Medical
Services system.
Dr. J.L. Sprengnether re-
ported on the current police
study being made through the
HOTCOG and on efforts by
several property owners in the
area on the Western Edge of
the City Limits, to clean up
their properties. Mayor Protem
J.T. Tucker reported on the
ramp to be constructed at one of
the City Hall entrances and
action was postponed until the
possibility of the ramp being
constructed in a way to also
be utilized by the West Fire
Department to wash down
hoses, is explored. J.T. &
Eugene Bajer were requested
by the council to continue
working on the water well
problem at well site no. 3 and to
determine as soon as possible
the reason for the drop in
water. Mr. Bajer reported that
some tests have been made but
they have not been inconclu-
sive.
City Attorney Steve Kazanas
discussed the contract which
had been drafted and presented
to the City for the purchase of
water from the Aquilla Lake
and reported the contract
between the City and KOA
campgrounds has been signed.
After some discussion, the
council voted to request former
Mayor and former City Attor-
ney George Kacir, to study the
Aquilla Lake water contract and
to report to the council on his
study.
The new minimum wage
regulations were discussed and
salaries of employees not now
receiving minimum wages, will
be increased to comply with the
regulations.
The council approved a
request to utilize the current
part time employee, Marcella
Kaska. to work additional time
to remove some of the work
load of the City Secretary.
A request was made by
property owners on North
Roberts Street for repaving of
North Roberts Street and the
council agreed to take it under
consideration.
Visitors present at the
meeting were Ernest Cinek,
Ernest Uptmore, Henry Matus
and Roman Slay.
Red Cross
Bloodmobile
To Visit West
The American Red Cross
Mobile Blood Unit, under the
auspices of the West Kiwanis
Club, will be in West on the
afternoon of January 22, from
2:00 to 7:00 p.m. As in the past,
the unit will be located at St.
Joseph's Hall.
Kiwanian James Favors is
the chairman for this visit of the
blood unit. Favors, during an
interview last week, said that
the Red Cross blood supply is
dangerously low. He went on to
say that surgical operations
have actually been curtailed, or
in some cases cancelled, due to
the shortage of whole blood.
Chief Favors also said that
his experience as a law
enforcement officer has made
him realize the importance of
an adequate supply of blood for
use in emergencies. “A pint of
blood now, may save your own
life in the future.” Favors said.
All qualified donors are
requested to donate a little of
Jwir time and a pint of their
blood for a worthy canse-Rfc.
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The West News (West, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 54, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 15, 1976, newspaper, January 15, 1976; West, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth739545/m1/1/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting West Public Library.