The Mercedes Enterprise (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 5, 1967 Page: 4 of 20
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The Mercedes Enterprise
Mercedes, Texas, Thursday, October 5, 1967
★ Washington
Report *
by KIKA de la GARZA
A written examination for
young men in South Texas
who want to apply for ad-
mission to one of the federal
service academies will be
given Saturday, November 4.
The four academies are the
Naval Academy at Annapolis,
Maryland; the Military Aca-
demy at West Point, New
York; the Air Force Aca-
demy near Colorado Springs,
Colorado; and the merchant
Marine Academy at Kings
Point, New York. Each aca-
demy offers an outstanding
opportunity to a young man
who is strongly set on a mi-
litary career and who is de-
termined that his high school
diploma will not mark the
end of his educaion.
Our Congressional Dis-
trict normally has one place
to be filled in each entering
class at the U.S. service
academies. However, there
cannot be more than five
boys from any Congres-
sional district in any service
academy at a given time,
which allows for some var-
iation as the number of va-
cancies from year to year.
Candidates must compete for
any vacancy. As a Member
of Congress, when vacancies
exist, I have the privilege
of nominating a principal
applicant and five alternates
to each of these three: The
Naval Academy, the Military
Academy, and the Air Force
Academy. At this time there
is no vacancy at the Air For-
ce Academy from the 15th
District for the class enter-
ing in 1968. If my principal
nominee to any of the Aca-
demies drops out for any
reason, the first alternate
will move up to the princi-
pal and so on. For the
Merchant Marine Academy,
I will nominate ten candi-
dates. These ten then will
compete state-wide with oth-
er congressional nominees
from all over the state for
the 14 spots allocated to
Texas.
The November 4 examina-
tion will be held in cities
designed by the Civil Ser-
vices Commission. I will
notify each candidate of the
time and place and authorize
him to take this examination
as soon as the address of
the nearest examining point
is made known to me.
WHO CAN QUALIFY? —
A candidate for nomination
has to meet these require-
ments: (1) He must be a
United States citizen. (2) He
must be a legal resident of
the 15th Congressional Dis-
trict. (3) He must be between
the ages of 17 and 22 years—
that is, over 17 and under
22 on July 1, 1967. (4) He
must never have been mar-
ried. (5) He must be physi-
cally fit, a term which in-
cludes the possession of ex-
cellent eyesight. (6) He must
have a good high school re-
cord.
These are the require-
ments. An applicant does not
need to have “political
pull”. He does not have to
know-somebody. It doesn't
matter where he lives or
who his parents are. Every
young man in South Texas
who has a really strong in-
terest in a career in the
military service can take this
first-step toward realizing
his ambition by means of the
November 4 examination.
Those interested in the Air
Force Academy may wish
to undergo the screening ex-
amination in the event a va-
cancy would occur, even
though none presently exists.
HOW TO APPLY — Any
legal resident of the 15th
District who wishes to take
this examination must write
to me before October 6 and
tell me of his interest. He
should send me the follow-
ing information: (1) A trans-
cript of his high school re-
cord; (2) A recent photo-
graph — a snapshot is
allright; (3) A summary of
his school, church, or other
civic activities; (4) His date
of birth; (5) Letters from
persons such as his pastor,
teachers, or adult leaders
who have close contact with
the applicant and who can
provide an evaluation of his
character, maturity, ability
personality traits, physical
aptitude, and desire for a
service career.
Highlands
And Herolds
Win Third
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ENTERPRISE STAFF PHOTO
FLOOD RECEDING, DEPTH CHECKER STILL AT WORK -- International
Boundary andWater Commission worker rode the overhead basket at El Fusti
siphon crossing of Arroyo floodway Sunday, checking the depth and flow of the
rapidly receding flood water.
New Mexico Highlands
University Cowboys, with
quarterback Grady Herold
Jr. of Mercedes at the helm,
rolled over their third con-
secutive opponent Saturday,
drubbing Panhandle, Okla.,
A. and M. 40 to 17. Herold’s
passing accounted for all the
six touchdowns scored by the
Cowboys. He completed 15 of
19 attempts along the way,
while hitting for six TDS.
And some sort of a national
record may- have been set
that night. Highlands over-
came a deficit of 321 yards
in penalties.
The Cowboys, also get-
ting service from two other
Herold boys — Larry and
David—play their first home
game at Las Vegas, N.M.,
this coming Saturday night,
against Adams State.
In earlier contests, they
beat Hiram Scott at Scotts-
bluff, Neb., 29 to 13 and Co-
lorado Mines at Golden,
Colo., 56 to 12.
Neglected Valley Children Need Help
SCHOOL MENU
Valley Boys’ Ranch and
Valley Girls Residence in
Harlingen, suffered extreme
flooding damage during Beu-
lah’s visit and are in need
of furniture and appliances
to put them back into
business. That information
comes from Garner George
of Mercedes a member of the
board of directors of Valley
Children’s Services, Inc.,
which governs the two in-
stallations for dependent and
neglected children.
Those interested in donat-
ing any items of furniture
or electrical or gas appli-
ances may notify Mr. George
at the First National Bank,
L05-2485, or at his home,
L05-2237. He will see that
the contributions are collec-
ted and put to use in re-
activating the two residen-
ces. Both are said to be
completely inoperative now,
since the flood.
In years past, several
local clubs and organiza-
tions have lent annual sup-
port to the Boys Ranch and
Girls Residence. One local
organization highly interest-
ed in the work and regular
in its financial support is
the Men’s Bible Class, whi-
ch meets each Sunday morn-
Sherri, Keith
Rotary Couple
HOW SELECTIONS ARE
MADE — An objective ana-
lysis of all information avail-
able in each candidate’s file
is made to determine if he
has a sufficiently high overall
rating to maintain the ri-
gorous standards of the ser-
vice academy of his choice.
The candidate who most
nearly meets all academy
requirements — mentally
and physically—is selected
Once a candidate receives
his Congressional nomina-
tion, he must then undergo
the academy’s further ex-
haustive mental and physical
examinations, and this is
where they separate the men
from the boys or their final
selection for admittance.
Salmons Home
From Vacation
Mr, and Mrs. Donald Sal-
mon returned recently from
a two-week vacation in Illi-
nois. Enroute home they
visited with their, daughter,
Susan, who is attending a
computer programing insti-
tute in Dallas.
Sherri Schwarz and Keith
Billings, Mercedes high
school seniors, got delayed
introduction as the Septem-
ber Rotary Couple of the
Month at the club’s Tuesday
meeting at the Civic Center
this week.
Program speaker was
Mrs. Nan Howell, a member
of the Governor’s Commit-
tee on Aging and project di-
rector of the local Queen
City Senior Citizen Recrea-
tion Center.
ing at City Hall.
“No matter who you are,
or what you believe in,*'
says Mr. George. “Those
homeless and helpless kids
need your help to draw them
back together ... they are
scattered around in private
homes all over the Valley
since the flood, but they
need to have the regular,
organized Boys Ranch and
Girsl Residence environ-
ment returned to them, so
that they may continue
to grow toward useful citi-
zenry’’.
Since the flood, their tem-
porary, rehabilational
homes are useless and out
of service.
DISCOUNT SPECIAL
Save 30% on Drycleaning.
October 6, 7, 9.
MODEL DRY CLEANERS
325 Third Street
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HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
MID-WAY - WESLACO AND ELSA
ONE CENT
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TWO FOR THE
PRICE OF ONE
PLUS ONE CENT!
10 BIG DAYS
Oct. 12 thru Octr 21
MERCEDES DRUG COMPANY
LO 5-1891 246 S. Texas
Daringly new!
Chevrolet's new line of
Super Sports for '68.
Computer-tuned suspension systems. Improved
shock absorbers. New double-cushioned rubber
body mounts. They all team up to bring you the
smoothest, most silent Chevrolet ride ever. A fresh
new idea in ventilation comes standard on every
1968 Camaro and Corvette. It’s Astro Ventilation,
a system that lets air in, but keeps noise and wind
out. You’ll appreciate all the proved safety
features on the ’68 Chevrolets, including the
GM-developed energy-absorbing steering
column and many new ones. More style.
More performance. More all-around value. One
look tells you these are for the man who loves
driving. One demonstration drive shows why!
m
Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe
Be smart!
Be sure!
Buy now at your
Chevrolet
dealer's.
MARK OF EXCELLENCE
42-13*1
CENTRAL CHEVROLET COMPANY
520 2nd St. Mercedes LO 5-2465
BARGAIN
ADVERTISING
Call LO 5-2425
The Mercedes Enterprise
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TELEPHONE LO 5-2425
FOR SALE
WANTED
SPECIAL: Sheetrock 1/2" 5
cents per foot. Pre-finished
maple panelling, 21 cents a
foot. Custom Kitchens.
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WANTED: Experienced Soda
Fountain Help. Apply at
Mercedes Drug Company.
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Weddings In Color
Portraits, Weddings, Groups
Color Black & White
Wedding Stationery
STERLING PRINCE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Call SW7-6231 La Feria
WANTED: Boy's used 26"
bicycle. Must be in good con-
dition and reasonable. Call
L05-I857.
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OCTOBER 9-13
MONDAY: “Sloppy Joe”
Sandwich; Potato Salad;
Baked Beans; Cabbage
& Pineapple Salad; Orange
Juice-Milk; Sugar cookies.
TUESDAY: Broiled ham-
burger steaks; Green beans;
Chilled fruit sections; Hot
dinner rolls; Milk; Layer
cake.
WEDNESDAY: Chili &
beans; Spanish rice; Cole
slaw; Fruit gelatin; Corn-
bread; Milk.
THURSDAY: Beef pot
pie; French fried potatoes;
Carrot & raisin salad; Hot
rolls; Milk; Spice cake.
FRIDAY: Golden brown
fish sticks; Mashed potatoes;
Lettuce & tomato salad,
Cornbread sticks; Milk; Oat-
meal cookies.
FOR SALE OR RENT: 3-bed-
home unfurnished - $60 on
Carter Lake. Call L05-2353.
Mrs. Moose,. Rt 2 Box 110.
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WANTED - U. S. Coins, pay-
ing $1.50 for silver dollars.
Numistrama Coin Shop, P. O.
Box 1183, Victoria, Texas
77901. Send stamped self ad-
dressed envelope for my free
buying list.
3tc-37
REAL ESTATE
Sales and Rentals
City and
Farm Properly
H„ C. Settles
LOgan 5-1175
WANTED: Baby sitting dur-
ing daytime at home. Even-
ings out. Mrs. Espinosa LOS-
3229.
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FOR SALE: Air-conditioned
office space in building 18,-
000 sq. ft. 103 N. Vermont.
Best offer over $10,000. Call
GA3-3443 or MU2-3001. 6
car railroad siding.
tfc-30
WANTED: We can cut and
bale your hay Also condition
hay. Write or call evenings.
AM2-I607 or Noel Janvier.
Box 306, Elsa.
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FOR SALE: Good homes and
farms. Call Cooper Realty
Company, AM2-1260.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED:
Highly experienced payroll
clerk. Please send brief re-
sume of experiences and qua-
lifications to Box 657, Mer-
cedes, Texas.
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VALLEY’S LARGEST
FARM LOAN
SERVICE
Carl L. Emery
313 So. Missouri
Weslaco, Texas
W08-3292
FOR RENT
FOR RENT: Furnished 2-
bedroom apartment. Ideal for
winter tourists (for 2 or 3
people) at 219 East 5th
Street, (rear apartment).
For information contact 933
South Georgia.
4tc-37
Ohio. L05-2473.
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FOR RENT: Saladino Apts,
nicely furnished. Air condi-
tioned. Special rates to per-
manent tenants. Phone L05-
1963.
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Water Well Drilling Pump
Sales and Service. H. G. Pow-
ell I/8th Mi. No. Parker Rd.
La Feria. SW7-7021.
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PLUMBING TROUBLES? Gas
Leaks? Hot water or heating
problems? Commercial indus-
trial and residential service
Call Charlie Borchelt, L05-
1681.
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HANSEN
ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE WESLACO* TEXAS
G. E. Motors and Goulds Water Systems
{Air Conditioning
( Central Heating
PUMP REPAIRS
Fan Motors For
SPECIALIZING IN
CLOSE-OUT SALE
Now is the TIME to SAVE!
Air Conditioners, Washers,
Refrigerators, Electric Ranges,
Dryers, Freezers, Dish Washers.
ALL MUST GO ... CHECK OUR
PRICES AND SAVE WITH
THESE CLOSE-OUTS
CUSTOM KITCHENS
LO 5-2751
219 S. OHIO
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ishing and furniture repair,
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call Daniel Adams, L05-2552.
Free estimates.
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NOTICE: All brands of ap-
pliances and air conditioners
can now be serviced at Cus-
tom Kitchens in Mercedes.
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Call L05-2751.
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AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS - We
can fill them. Engines to
spark plugs. Bill Bunton Muf-
fler & Auto Supply, 333 S.
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The Mercedes Enterprise (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 5, 1967, newspaper, October 5, 1967; Mercedes, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1105826/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library.