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Delegate gives first-hand report
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'Cecil Atkission Ford has moved to its new facility in Hondo. Pictured in front ot the new building are (left
to right) Bill Bippert, Chuck Davis, Cecil Atkission, Mark McLendon, Clarence McNiel and Eric Torres.
Atkission Ford moves to new facility
The Cecil Atkission Ford dealer-
ship in Hondo has moved to its new
location, 109 East 19th Street. The
brand new facility is located on al-
most nine acres of land, which will
.. .•allow room for expansion as needed,
" according to the owner,
sp: "Our new service facility is much
* larger than we had before," said Cecil
: Atkission, who resides in Uvalde. "It
houses the latest in service equipment
as well as the best-trained service
professionals in South Texas.
"When we built the service depart-
ment, we tried to do things that would
greatly improve the efficiency of our
technicians," he added. Among other
features, overhead skylights were
combined with the latest and most
efficient lighting available today.
Three new lifts allow the dealer-
ship to accommodate more service
work. A new, bulk oil system means
oil can be purchased in greater quan-
tities at a better price. "And we can
pass the savings on to our customers,"
Atkission added.
"Our covered service drive allows
our customers to drive in for service
in all weather conditions," said Clar-
ence general manager.
"There they will be greeted by Ser-
viceManager Steve Mueller or his as-
sistant, Augie Ybarra."
The showroom, which is much
larger than at the previous building,
enables the dealership to bring more'
vehicles inside, out of unpredictable
weather, for shopping convenience.
The display area is also much larger
and well lighted for those customers
who want to shop after dark.
"We invite everyone to come by to
see our new facility," said Atkission,
"and to meet all the friendly people
who work at Cecl! \tkission Ford."
'Arrests
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
from Thursday through Tuesday.
In a separate incident Friday, Clif-
ford Lee Heyen, 32, of Hondo was
arrested on charges of possession of
marijuana, over four ounces. He has
been released on $5,000 surety bond.
Rebecca Dawn "Becky" Hermes,
33, of Hondo was arrested Sept. 5 on
charges of making alcoholic bever-
ages available to minors. She was
released on a $ 1,000 personal recog-
nizance bond. Seven citations were
also issued to minors.
Raquel Gloria Morin, 21, of Hondo
was charged with furnishing alco-
holic beverages to minors. She was
released on a $600 personal recogni-
zance bond. Three other adults
(names unavailable at press time) and
one juvenile, all of San Antonio, were
arrested at the same time for the theft
of two cases of beer from Stop'N
Shop. They were apprehended a few
blocks away with the beer.
Alfredo Leyva, 32, of Hondo, was
arrested on charges of burglary of a
building. He was released on a $5,000
personal recognizance bond.
Six persons were arrested on driv-
ing while intoxicated and other
charges.
Guillermo Botello, 18, DW4 and
theft, releaSed on $800 and $1,000
suiety bond.
Lorenzo Navarro Jr., 21, DWI re-
leased on $1,000 surety bond.
Antonio Constante, 26, DWI, re-
leased on $1,000 personal recogni-
zance bond.
Maria Teresa Laughlin, 33, DWI
released on $ 1,000 personal recogni-
zance bond.
Augustine Navarro, 18, DWI, driv-
ing without a license, revocation of
probation, and others, remains in
Medina County Jail.
John Edward Castillo, 30, DWI,
driving without a license, DPS war-
rant, released on $100, $1,000, and
$2,000personal recognizance bonds.
By Ann Peden
NationalDelegate to the Convention
I was very priviledged to represent
Medina County at the National Re-
publican Convention in Houston.
Many people have asked about it and
its hard to explain. It was a very
unique experience. It was exciting
fun, informative, nostalgic, interest-
ing, hot, crowded and exhilarating.
There were parties, speeches, re-
ceptions, concerts and meetings
going on all over town as well as the
business meetings of the convention,
so every delegate's experience was
different, depending on what he or
she could squeeze into their schedule
and who they met and talked to.
On Saturday there was a unique
progressive party featuring food and
various types of bands. The party
started on the ground floor of a down-
town office building and flowed
through an underground tunnel to an
elegant old bank lobby. It ended up
on the 60th floor for desserts.
On Sunday Senator Phil Gramm
met with the Texas delegates in a
huge tent complete with food and
western band. Sunday night, 'wel-
come to Texas' parties for the dele-
gates were held all over Houston,
many in private homes. The largest
delegations, Florida, California and
Texas, enjoyed a huge block party in
downtown Houston. Again there was
food and a western band.
Monday started early with break-
fast featuring Gwendolyn King (head
of Social Security). Mrs. Louis Sulli-
van (wife of the Secretary of Health
and Human Resources), and Judith
McClean (Ambassador to the United
Nations on Women's Affairs). The
day ended very late with a concert/
party featuring Randy Travis, Tanya
Tucker, Charleton Heston, Louise
Mandrell, Susan Howard (of Dallas
fame), Yakow Smirnoff and more.
Monday night was extra special at
the convention because Ronald Re-
agan spoke. When he said good-by,
delegates who had worked hard for
him and whose lives had been
touched and changed by him had
tears rolling down their faces, even
the men.
Contrast this to the hundreds of,
young people who crowded the aisles
listening spellbound in this first en-
counter with the "great communica-
tor". It was a moment in history and
I felt it set the tone of togetherness
that permeated the convention. (I re-
alize that the TV media tried desper-
ately to convince their audiences that
there were fights and unrest but I
never saw any or heard any.)
Both Monday and Tuesday were
busy with convention voting. Tues-
day night there was a late night sup-
per party for the Texas delegation.
The surprise guest was the real Dicky
Flatt, the man Phil Gramm always
mentions in his speeches.
Wednesday and Thursday there
were caucus breakfasts with business
meetings and a variety of speakers.
At noon on Wednesday there was a
barbecue cookoff between Texas and
North Carolina. (We, of course, won
but the judges ruled it a tie.)
On Thursday I was among the
3000 guests at a wonderful Tribute to
Barbara Bush. Many of the guests
and two of the speakers were Demo-
crats who had come to honor Mrs.
Bush's work in fighting illiteracy. At
every session there were lots and lots
of speeches.
One of the purposes of a televised
convention is to let everyone hear
what the various speakers have to say
- not just reports on a third party
analysis of what they said. I under-
stand that many of you readers were
not allowed to hear the speakers.
That is a shame. Both Phil Gramm
and Kay Bailey Hutchinson did
Texas proud. Many of the speeches
were very interesting. Some were a
little controversial. All of the speak-
ers, including Pat Buchanan, Pat
Robertson, Jack Kempf, Lynn Mar-
tin, etc., were given the freedom to
say what they wanted. The President
nor the convention committee signed
off on their speeches. It was gratify-
ing to know that everyone's opinion
counted, but the one thing they all
agreed on was George Bush.
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Ann Peden (left) and Christy
Vaughn, national delegates to the
Republican Convention were
seated "a stone's throw" from the
podium (background left) where
President Bush and other speak-
ers addressed the assembly.
Thursday night both President
Bush and Vice-President Quayle
gave wonderful speeches. As the bal-
loons and confetti came down, more
than 10,000 people joined hands and
sang "God Bless America". It was a
thrilling experience.
As I looked out over that sea of up-
stretched hands I saw white, black,
brown, yellow and red hands joined
together. I saw people with Pro
Choice and Pro Life buttons side-by-
side. I saw old people, young people,
even people in wheel chairs. I have
never in my life, seen such unity and
purpose in a group of people. It was
very moving.
The TV media has criticized both
parties for the "circus atmosphere" of
the conventions. But my thoughts
that night were" I would rather live in
a country where political change is
brought about by rhetoric, not revo-
lution, balloons, not bullets."
The week was a unique moment in
history and so much more than I can
say in this brief time.
I was very proud to have been able
to represent Medina County.
Jack Martine retires ending distinguished DPS career
13th Annual
Medina
County
7 ToThe
Jack Martine, a member of the
Hondo High School senior class of
1955, retired recently from the Texas
Department of Public Safety. Martine
ended 35 years of service amid cere-
monies, awards, and well-wishes
from co-workers.
Martine entered law enforcement
in February 1957 in Hondo when he
went to vyork as a dispatcher for the
Medina County Sheriffs Office. He
served as chief dispatcher and a dep-
uty sheriff until August 1959.
In October 1959, he began his ca-
reer with the Department of Public
Safety as a radio operator at the DPS
facility in Boeme. He also served in
San Antonio and Kerrville.
SATURDAY
& SUNDAY
SEPT. 19 & 20
§
Home Arts Exhibits
Bands
Food Booths
Egg Toss
Drawings for Prizes
Fiddlers' Contest
Children's Events
Arts & Crafts Exhibits
CORNSHUCKING CONTEST
Gate Price
5 & under Free
Children 6-12 $2
Adults $3
FAIR ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS WITH CARDS
GET IN FREEI
GATE OPENS
AT 10:00 A.M.
Both Days
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FAIRGROUNDS • HONDO
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
• Parade
Downtown Hondo at 10 a.m.
• Carnival
Thurs., Fri., Sat., & Sun.
• Barbecue Lunch
Sat., & Sun , $4 per plate
• Lamb Show
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1:00 p.m. Saturday
• Dr. Tolar's Medicine Show
Two shows each day
• Invitational Ranch Rodeo
Saturday
• DANCE
7-11 p.m. Saturday Night
FREE with paid Fair admission
TUN FOR ALL!"
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In July 1968 he was promoted to
Supervising Radio Operator and was
transferred to the Headquarters
Communications Center in Austin.
During his career, "his foresight
and guidance in the continuing devel-
opment and expansion of the Texas
Law Enforcement Telecommunica-
tions System network are among his
most notable accomplishments," ac-
cording to an article in the Texas
Department of Public Safety Officers
Association Magazine.
THE1945 MISS FIESTA. .. Prin-
cess of the Diez y Seis de Sep-
tiembre event in Hondo is now
Mrs. Paulita P. Galindo.. She was
14 when the photo was taken.
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