Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 87, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 4, 1976 Page: 1 of 14
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Lavaca County Rides With Winner Carter
While DeWitt County Favored Loser Ford
Bulldogs Eye Share Of 29AA
Title At Karnes City Friday
Free Swine Flu
Vaccine Clinics
Sunday, Monday
DeWitt County voted no by the
margin of 2.472 to 1,035. In
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Lavaca County and Yoakum
cast Democratic Party ballots in
the majority in the 1976 general
election along with the rest of the
nation in electing Jimmy Carter
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the United States in Tuesday’s
balloting, but as a whole, DeWitt
' County favored incumbent, but
Everyone is invited to come by
and help welcome this new
business to our temp. Yoakum
Mayor Harry Gibson and the
101 and box 24 voted no 114-61.
On amendment No. 2 DeWitt
County turned thumbs down
2,170 to 1,348. In Yoakum box 18
voted no 212-131 and box 24
voted no 110-67.
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OverSeeding
Advisory Committee on the
project - commonly referred to
locally as the Kenedy Ditch
Project.
After the hearing, to which all
citizens are invited to attend and
participate in, the Commission
will move into the regular
Ribbon Cutting Today At Muffler Shop
Ribbon cutting ceremonies to until 5 p.m. Monday through
never elected, Gerald Ford fo
President.
In two more items of particular
interest in this area on the length
ballot. Both DeWitt and Lavaca
Counties went with the state -
wide trend in turning down
proposed Texas Constitutional
amendment No. 1 and though
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Church Of Christ Moves
Into New Building Sunday
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Monday, Nov. 7 ant 8. The
. clinic, in St. Joseph Gym. isopen
to all persons. It will be operated
from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 3 to
7 p.m. Monday.
Health professionals will
administer the A/New Jersey
influenza — or swine flu -
vaccine. Those who do not come
to the clinic to be vaccinated will
have to obtain vaccine from their
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ordinances updating the City of
Yoakum Building, Housing, Gas
and Plumbing codes.
• Discussion with Fire Chief
Elmer Hanna changes necessary
in updating the Fire Prevention
Code and consideration of an
ordinance updating that code on
first reading.
* Discussion with Electrical
Inspector Wilbern Hairell chan-
ges necessary in updating the
City Electrical Code and
consideration of an ordinance
updating that code on first
reading.
• Official appointment of City
Manager as a member of the
contacting John Zeigler at 293 -
5263 before or during the clinic
hours. Persons who would be
willing to help provide transpor-
tation may also call this number
to volunteer their services.
Public health officials have
encouraged most persons to tske
the single shot which is
considefed sufficient protection
---See FLU On Page Two---
PUBLISHED AT YOAKUM, TEXAS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 1 SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT YOAKUM, TEXAS 77995
Gonzales.
* Opening of bids for a
transport incubator fox the
Yoakum Ambulance Service and
opening of bids for an
automobile for the Administra-
tion Department.
* Possible authorization to
advertise for bids for two dump
trucks for the Street and Water
Departments as budgeted.
* Consideration for adoption
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receive protection against the flu Muffler Shop at 811 Lott St. in
epidemic anticipated during the Yoakum will be held at 9 a.m.
next few months. Local health Thursday.
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INDUSTRIAL LEADER
Amendment No. 2 carried across for Carter 457 - 436. 3,046to 1,134. In Yoakum box 26
the state, it failed in both of these in DeWitt County Ford carried voted no 138 - 64 and box 30
counties. overall with 2,754 votes to voted no 475-224. On amend- Yoakum box 18 voted no 246 -
Lavaca County voted with the Carter’s 2,540. In Yoakum, went No. 2, which carried across
winner in the presidential DeWitt County box 18 went for the state, Lavaca County voted
election by casting 3,458 ballots Carter 292 - 218 and box 24 went no 2,904 to 1.373. In Yoakum box
for Carter and 2,466 ballots for for Carter 180 - 117. 26 voted no :241-79 • and box 30
Ford. In Yoakum box 26 went for On amendment No. 1 Lavaca voted no 421 - 278.
Carter 159-117 and box 30 went County voted no by the margin of On amendment No. 1 in
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hs title time or oakum. the regular season when the ning knows about, since his every other team has.’’
Bulldogs travel to Goliad. Bulldogs have made a lot of them No major lineup changes or stages of completion. The new 6 p.m. Midweek Bible study is
pmoorthezaum8n-o But, what about Karnes this year. formation shifts are expected for building has an auditorium with held at 7:30
travel ?o Karnes City for an 8 week’s foe for the -"We ‘vergot toubaveamore Yoakum’s trip to Karnes City. a seating capacity of about 150. Wednesday.
p.m. District 29AA date with the The Badgers are a team that were’settling in on that. W. • ■ ■■ ■■ m.2apA mg I mmm
Karnes CityB adeersthisFriday: can’t be taken too lightly, make lots of mistakes that hurt gIne .napnmee I ill K All A e if 111 ea I
The Bulldogs ° coach Bobby Though the Badgers are just 1-2 us. but while you don’t like it,II [ 11 11„ E “)d Illi W l > | | F feh 11 eh E W | H [ I ||
Manning are the only undefeat- in district, they are 5-3 on the you have to expect it when you 1 “N--“ ■ I VU ■ I I I C ■ 1 V ■ ■ V ill I I I
sszzzss Project Will Open City Meeting
tiL u h , In its other district game Karnes Kenedy and also an I similar to ■ • 6
_ dowever unless the right . City clobbered Flores, tile, 28-0. i Yoakum’s own offense. On A special public hearing on a the Yoakum City Hall to open the The purpose of the hearing is Planning and Zonign Commis * Consideration of possible
rnaay mgnt comnination comes Yoakum’s three district wins defense the Badgers basically Community Development Grant regular months meeting of the to receive citizen input and sion and Zoning Board of Planning and Zoning Commis
suggestions from the Citizen Adjustments. sion recommendations.
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The Church of Christ meeting four class rooms, a study and a
in Yoakum will be holding nursery.
services in its newly constructed ,. .... ___
building at the intersection of Bible Study will begin at 9:30
Clark and Sheehan Streets (FM , m Sunday with morning
318) this Sunday. worship services at 10:20 a.m.
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along, it could still be a week-- have been 20-7 over Kenedy, use a 4-4 set. will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Yoakum City Commission,
the final week of the regular 37-6 over Yorktown and 15-0 Tracy Witte is the man in the
season beforeitis certain just over Floresville. Badger backfield that Yoakum m19_ _ | _ |____J,?
who will be going up against the On the season in compiling its expects to see with the football m( G dTn6
District 30AA winner, expected 5.3 record, Yoakum has run up a most of the time. Manning •muw • WwlwWG---E
tobe stateranked Refugio, in the total of 129 points, an average of classes him as a real solid — m -
“HT— 19th Anniversary
who have any hope of the 'title or Karnes City s performance in quarterback in Jeff Pawelek, in As the fall weather turns, our regular patronage, seeing new portion of its Commission meet-
X a Zfon of it gaininsits 5-3 record have seen the starting slot for a second thoughts to the approaching faces move into our town, regret mg with consideration of a
Yoakum is 3-0 in District e a ser offense score 10 consecutive year. . . holidays, west Elo’s are proud to losing those who move on to resolution authorizing the filing
Kenedyand Goliad are each! J ’ points, or slightly less than 19 Witte at linebacker and announce our celebration of 19 better themselves, but happy for of ‘he official application for the
"one dorthosetedms Shouldbe poin tspensgame P X’e .on 240-pqundsguardilloydGihsen years “ an independent little their yearn to better living. grant. Also on the agenda is an
- .2 l aerense just oo points nas are rated as the foundation of the orocerv and market We are . engineering report on the
eliminated fromthe picture this been yielded, which averages Badger defensive crew. ZLf whj you May we ask you, as we have in project.
weekasthey collide Friday night Out to right at eight points per Both teams ire of course preomen"ddn-teour these past ‘9 years, to continue "Other items of interest on
a Kenedy. 1 j . game. hoping for a dry field Friday outgrow our little wooden to favor us with your grocery Tuesday’s agenda include:
„AYapkumwinccourledwitha Karnes Cityisin the midst of a night. Manning said this week butdin Where we in business, along with our pledge . A request by Marlin
Yoakum the olavoff soot A rebuilding campaign this year that at least his staff had found 1957. to our present building in “> Ro on striving to give you the Kuenstler to erect a structure on
Yoakum win counted with a under new head coach Bobby out the Bulldogs could play in the 1967, with an addition being lowest possible prices, the City property at 600 East
xoakum in coupled itn Marsh, who was most successful mud, now they need to know made ana tLr. "ah M. cleanest, fastest, and hopefully
Kenedy- Goliad tie would throw as the head man at Falls City What they can do on adry field. madeherecanmthereawithour friendliest service in town. So
the title automatically to the before moving to Karnes City for Yoakum hasn’t actually had a nartofthis vear Yes Pro d b come on down, register for our
hi — ng of 19 gifs to be
victory would throw the title playing simple, basic football It rained hard throughout the thankful for your help in taking given away Sat. eve. Nov. 6.
chase down to the final night of An doing a pretty good job of it itrai contest The n.m y us over 50 many rough spots. Shop our super anniversary
BMC Ak,L Tn A. &, p tty good job of it Kenedy contest. The next week your friendship, trust, and specials, and receive a little gift
A.M.E. church Meet apparently the Badgers are the field was still slightly damp understanding. We cherish your we have for each of you.
At New location Sandav greatly improved over last and it misted during the game as
’ season’s 3-7 team. the Bulldogs visited Yorktown
The St. James A.M.E. Church "Karnes City doesn’t have the and last week Bulldog Stadium
will begin holding services at its speed of Floresville, but they are was virtually a sea of mud after a
new building at 711 Hopkins St. similar. They play good control solid week of heavy rain as
this Sunday. Worship services football and they are big. Yoakum hosted Floresville,
will begin at 11 a.m. Mistakes have beaten them in Manning says the Bulldogs
Rev. L.F. Brown, pastor of the the two games they have lost in should all be in pretty good
church. invites everyone to this district.’’ Manning commented, shape for the Badgers having
first service at the new location Mistakes is something Man- only the "bumps and bruises like
Yoakum United Way
Drive Extended
As Goal Nears
The Yoakum United Way through numerous small contri-
Campaign fund drive for 1976 butions throughout the year,
has been extended until the goal This year’s campaign has
of $15,000 is reached, and it been conducted in a different
appears that it won’t last very manner than past campaigns in
much longer. that there has been no door - to ■
United Way directors met door campaign Since this past
Monday afternoon and received practice has been omitted, there
a report that $13,500 or 90 is a possibility that some who
percent of the goal. had been would like to contribute to the
collected. There are still a United Way have not been
number of areas of thdmpaign contacted.
which have not completed their If you have not been contacted
collections and it is hoped that and would like to make a tax
this will be finished by the end of deduct able donation to the
the week and that the goal will be Yoakum United Way please feel
easily surpassed. free to contact Drive Chairman
There are seven agencies in Mike Wagner at Yoakum
this year’s budget for the United Federal Savings and Loan
Way in Yoakum. All of which (293 5221) and he will make
deserve public support and there arrangements for someone to
is no easier or better way to pick up vour contributions,
demonstrate that support than to Give once - give generously,
make one generous contribution The United Way is working -- for
to the United Way. rather than you and for Yoakum.
official* point out that this will be
I the only public clinic held in
Yoakum to administer the
' Members ef the Yoakum High w,,- --
School National Honor Society ,AL IA CwniEe"wm
MREeuwMlcecedsiarenin festivities
the Knights of Cohtmbim room in The new business, which
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