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P«g® 2, The Hondo Anvil Herald, Thursday, April 12, 1984
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Raves for Rios!!!
Dear Editor:
For sometime it has been
ay pleasure to read the
Herald. Each week I look
forward to Uw column by
JA. Rioe. His topics and
research are most interest-
ing T cWtwwgi mnnv of
Ms articles far reference and
mailed some to friends out of
the area Is there any
possibility Mr. Rios plans to
put Ms writings in book
form? I hope his Montage
will continue for a long
time.
sincerely,
Adrienne Wevnand
San Antonio, Texas
Editor's Note: Mr. Rioe is
currently working on a
manuscript to be published
this summer. Tentative title
is “Recuenk* - Medina
County Hispanic Heritage”.
Thieves at cemetery?
Dear Editor:
Just a word to advise
families concerning the
Hondo Cemetery.
Unfortunately, it is impos-
sible to keep the graves of
loved ones in flowers or
other decorative plants. In
the past month, over $100.00
of sUk flowers, a decorative
angel, and basket plants
have been removed from the
grave of a loved one.
A report of theft has been
filed with the Hondo City
Police.
The Police Department
notified me that it would be
good for all who have noticed
theft of flowers, vases or
other plants to file a report
with the City Police. This
will justify more attention
and action for the protection
of the grounds of our loved
ones.
Respectfully,
Edna Lee Gnrnew aid
Confidence in Campsey
Dear Editor:
What a shame that Dwuld
“Butch” Campsey isn’t run-
ning for President. He would
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simply because the deck is
Stacked against rural Dis-
tricts such as our own when
It comes to competing for
state funds against the more
populated metropolitan
areas. In Texas, we are
outnumbered 5 to 1, metro-
politan population to rural
population. Upcoming issues
directly affecting all of us
will be additional funding for
Insas transit systems and
regulation of groundwater
usage, of which, the metro-
politan areas have nothing to
lose and everything to gain.
We are not going to give up
our water nor are we going
to pick up the tab for
financing mass transit
systems for Houston and
Dallas.
Three, I am concerned
about the apparent lack of
spending priorities in our
«♦•»« government. It is my
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ssss The Hatchet lady
SHORTLY after LEAVING TEXAS IN 19*0 CMRY NATION STARTED A
CRUSADE TO ERADICATE ALCOHOLISM AND SOCIAL DRINKING BY
SMASHING ALL THE BARS AND FRATERNAL LODGES IN THE USA.
IN 1*01 SHE BEGAN TO
WIELD A HATCHET
AND BECAME A
CELEBRITY OF
WHILE DOING A
NUMBER ON
NEW YORK CITY'S
SALOONS SHE
WAS INVITED
TO LECTURE
AGAINST LIQUOR,
SMOKING, WOMEN’S
CORSETS AND
NUDITY AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF
TEXAS IN AUSTIN.
INCIDENTLY, CARRY VMS NO
DAINTY DAMSEL.SHE STOOD
SIX FT. TALL AND WEIGHED
180 POUNDS.
Medina County
By J.A.Rkk
ON HER ARRIVAL IN AUSTIN MR5.NATI0N INVADED
A SALOON OWNED BY A CITY ALDERMAN. HE OR-
DERED HER TO LEAVE. WHEN SHE BRANDISHED
HER HATCHET HE THREW HER0MT-0UT fT WASN'T EASY.
certainly get my vote!
Mrs, FM Mangum
Stagecoach No. 901
Hondo, Tx 78861
Zwinggi
opinion that government
should provide four funda-
mental services before doing
anything else These are as
follows:
Texas Lore is now available as a book for $3.25 postpaid.
Make check or money order payable to The Red Rose Studio & mail to
The Red Rose Studio, 88 HintiocK Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584.
Throughout history, fami-
lies have left their homes
and moved to new ones in
search of better economic
conditions. This was the case
with a young man from the
state of Jalisco in Mexico
who had heard about oppor-
tunidades (opportunities for
work).
Desiderio Raygosa came
to Medina County from
Chapala in April of 1920.
Only 23 years old at the
time, Desiderio found a job
on the George Valise Ranch
near Rio Medina. Unafraid of
hard, honest work,
Desiderio soon became a
well-known and well-liked
individual.
When Desiderio left his
hometown in Mexico, he
encountered many other
people from his native land
who had settled in Medina
County. Some were political
refugees, while others were
lured by jobs and the
availability of land. Agricul-
ture provided a livelihood
for many immigrants who
were not farmers or
ranchers.
Soon, Desiderio be-
friended a worker on anoth-
er ranch in Rio Medina by
the surname of Nuncio. This
Norteno (Northerner), origi-
nally from Coahuila, had a
young daughter named
Petra, Desiderio discovered.
He met her when he visited
the ranch where the Nuncio
family lived. He fell in love
Education - Our education
system should be the best in
the nation. Higher pay for
teachers is only one of many
needed reforms. Much work
and study is being done by
select committees appointed
by the Governor to insure
quality education. I think
they are on the right track.
B) Law and Order - We
must allow our law enforce-
ment agencies to do their
job. Right now, the scales of
justice are tipping to the
side of the criminal. Change
is needed. Furthermore, it is
imperative that we maintain
a modern, highly skilled law
enforcement agency to pro-
tect the public
C) State Highways, Farm-
To-Market Roads - Texas
has one of the most well
planned transportation
systems in the country. We
must continue to maintain
and upgrade existing roads
and construct new facilities
where needed.
D) Environment - It is the
responsibility of all Texans
to protect our beautiful
State, however, only state
government can insure a
system of checks and bal-
ances between industry and
the environment. We need
to dean up the San Antonio
River and we don’t need any
additional toxic waste in
District 45.
The Texas Legislature is,
of course, the key to
providing these services
through appropriation of
state revenues and adhering
to a policy of Fiscal Respon-
sibility. Our politicians must
be conservative in spending
matters, they must thor-
oughly research proposed
spending needs, and they
mist become more creative
than simply passing new
taxes.
I look forward to meeting
each of you during the
course of this campaign. I am
dedicated to serving your
interests, not those repre-
sented by special interest
groups.
I received my Bachelor of
Science degree in Industrial
Engineering from Texas
A&M University and have
worked for Chevron Re-
sources Co. for the past six
years. I have received train-
ing in Safety Engineering,
Budgeting, Financial Analy-
sis, and am currently serv-
ing as Senior Engineer. I am
married to the former Cindy
L. Van Gundy. We reside in
Floresville with our daugh-
ter, Krystal, and are mem-
bers of Sacred Heart Cath-
olic Church.
STATE CAPITAL
HIGHLIGHTS
By Lyndell Williams
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
- AUSTIN - When the last
news broke last week that
Texas House Speaker Gib
Lewis had written state
agencies to prepare for
“no-growth”, the ripples
spread fast and wide around
the Capitol complex.
It quickly increased the
stakes and the number of
players in the state govern-
ment budget game.
The shock was enough to
prompt Gov. Mark White,
who advocates raising taxes
to increase teacher salaries,
to attempt to soothe political
nerves by offering assur-
ances that state government
will survive the financially
troubled period and still find
ways to take care of expen-
sive improvements in educa-
tion and highways.
Lewis’ letter arrived at
state agency head offices at
a time when they are
preparing their budget pro-
posals for the Legislative
Budget Board and the Legis-
lature, which meets again in
nine months.
Specifically, Speakci
Lewis recommended state
agencies prepare a no-
growth budget for the 1986-
87 biennium.
“We suggest that you not
indude any consideration for
inflation, salary changes or
growth,” he wrote.
The letter comes on the
heels of Comptroller Bob
Bullock’s estimate that the
surplus at the end of the
present biennium will be
only $15 million.
Taxes or Cuts?
The letter puts state
agencies very dose to a
rock-and-a-hard-place posi-
tion. Unless the Comptroller
can scrape up the extra cash
for them to spend, legisla-
tors will be debating
Where To Write
Your Representatives
U.S. Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen
240 Russell Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
U.S. Senator John Tower
142 Russell Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Congressman Abraham “Chick”
Kami
2408 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Senator Bill Sims
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
Representative Jim Crockett
P.O. Bax 2910
Capital Station
Austin, Texas 78769 ,
whether to raise taxes or
cut state services.
A co-author of the letter,
House Appropriations Chair-
man Jim Rudd, said he is
shaping a budget for the
bare necessities of state
government and will be
taking a “very critical look”
at all agendes.
"We’re not going to have
enough money. We’re going
to be in the red the next time
if we don’t do something," he
told reporters.
White Blamed
The chairman of the Texas
Republican Party, George
Strake, didn't miss his cue to
blame the governor and
Democrat ic-dominated Leg-
islature for the money pro-
blems.
“If Governor White had
set the example of being a
bit more restrained with
such items as his new
playroom and had not in-
creased his political appoin-
tee payroll by 70 percent,
maybe state officials would
now be more aggressive in
, cutting excessive state
government spending,”
Strake said.
Strake, speaking for the
republicans, praised the call
for no-growth budget, and
suggested limiting the num-
ber of state employees by a
formula based on population.
Party Split?
The budget letter under-
scored the odds stacking up
on the governor’s promised
special session in coming
months to discuss a $2.5
billion education reform
package. While the tight-
money situation certainly
emphasizes the need for
more revenue, it puts legis-
lators in the politically
uncomfortable position of
approving a tax increase
before an election.
Also in a touchy position
are the agency heads, includ-
ing the statew ideolect ed
Democrats who swept into
office in TB. If their budgets
fail to hold up under
scrutiny, they will certainly
come under attack from
Republicans at the ballot box
in W.
And again caught square
in the middle are the
conservative Democrats
who might buck a tax hike
trend poshed by their gover-
nor and rkk being pushed
out of their party. As in the
past, they may or may not
want to cross over to the
GOP, and may not be
wanted there anyway.
Land Office
A federal agency last
week gave the go-ahead to
the Texas General Land
Office request to seD natural
gas from state lands at
current market value as
payment-in-kind.
The ruling allows the
Land Office to sell the gas to
utilities below what private
companies are offering. The
sales revenues go to the
Permanent School Fund,
which is divided among
Texas public school districts.
Texas Land Commissioner
Garry Mauro announced the
state earned an additional
$17.5 million at a mineral
production lease sale last
week. New policies resulted
in almost doubling the aver-
age bonus bid for lease of
state-owned oil and gas
lands.
Th average bid was
$216.49, almost twice the
$120.40 per-acre bonus aver-
age for October.
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action and leadership began
at an early age. In high
school, I held the office of
President of FFA, Revaldina
District Officer, three years
as Delegate to the State
Convention, and as Presi-
dent of the DeMOLAY
chapter.
On the college level, I
represented my colleagues
as President of the agricul-
tural fraternity, Alpha Gam-
ma Rho; President of the
Aggie Chib; and Horticul-
ture Club President. I rec-
with her and finally worked
up the coverage to ask Don
Nuncio if he could court his
daughter. When Don Nundo
consented, Desiderio was
ecstatic and the bethrothal
period ensued.
For two years Desiderio
courted Petra, saving his
money diligently for a fabu-
lous wedding. Hispanic
custom for centuries has
dictated that the groom bear
all of the wedding costs.
Hence, it was not unusual for
an engagement to last a
period of years.
Finally, on February 18,
1922, Petra became
Desiderio’s wife. The wed-
ding took rlace at St. Louis
Catholic Church and the
couple was attended by
many padrinos and
madrinas. There was also a
feast and a dance.
In March of the same year,
Desiderio applied for a
steady job with the County.
Because he was widely-
known and respected, he
was given a full-time job. His
duties involved the construc-
tion of roads and bridges in
precinct one under Commis-
sioner Adolph Tondre's
supervision.
Among surviving pro-
jects, is the old Highway 90
Canal Bridge which
Desiderio helped construct.
Two of Desiderio’s closest
associates in those days
were Isidro Gomez and
Patrick Mueller.
By 1925, Desiderio and
Petra had three daughters -
Ester, Sara and Marcela.
They had always talked
about going north to work
and they finally decided to
take a risk. In relocating to
Chicago, Illinois, Desiderio
was motivated by the fact
that in the U.S. everyone
had a second chance. He
convinced his wife that if
things did not turn out right
they could always return to
Castroville.
Fortunately, Desiderio
and Petra both found jobs
right away and with the
same firm. Desiderio worked
with boilers where chocolate
was softened and mixed for
use in candies. Petra’s job
was on the direct assembly
line, rolling the chocolate,
caramel and peanuts, by
hand into candy logs known
universally as “Babe Ruth”
bars. Both were employed
Moore
eived the honor of being
nominated as Aggie of the
Year by one of these
organizations.
I have served as President
of the local Young Farmers’
Association, as a member of
the JayCees and on the
Rodeo Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce.
I have served as a
Lobbying Texas Farmer for
the Texas Delegation to
Washington, D.C.
I achieved graduate status
by the Baby Ruth Candy
Factory.
A fourth daughter,
Angelita, was born to;
Desiderio and Petra whenjj
they were living in Illinois. £
Around 1927, Desiderio and
his family returned to.
Castroville once again.
Desiderio found work with
the railroad until the De-
pression forced him to re-
turn to the migrant stream
This time he moved his
family further north, into
Michigan, where there was
abundant work in the sugar
beet fields.
Until 1959, Desiderio
worked as a migrant. During
the 34 years that he worked
in the sugar beet fields,
Desiderio’s wife bore eight
more children. They were:
Maria de Jesus, Felipa,
Leocadia, Josefa, Terisa,
Antonio, Augustine, and
Desiderio, Jr.
All of the Reygosa
children were raised and
educated in Michigan.
Occasionally, they would
spend some time in Castro-
ville, but the majority of
their years were spent in the
North. Consequently, some
of the children of Desiderio
and Petra established their
homes in Michigan once they
were married and started
their own families. At the
present time, several daugh-
ters live in Michigan and one
lives in Georgia. The rest
reside in Medina County.
When Desiderio retired
from his active migrant life,
he returned to Castroville
where he and his wife
became quite involved in
community projects. They
were especially active in
affairs involving St. Louis
Catholic parish.
After Desiderio’s death
several years ago, he was
buried in Castroville. Petra,
a dignified octogenarian (she
is 83 years old), continues to
reside in Medina County.
Desiderio and Petra
Raygosa represent those
basic individuals all over the
earth who love life despite
its ordeals and obstacles.
These people live full, rich
lives and despite death,
endure. The Raygosas,
simple and honest, shall
always provide an inspira-
tion for their descendants
and others that can only be
termed eternal.
from Farmland’s Managerial
Training School in Kansas
City, MO; earned a Certified
Applicators License from
the Soil Conservation Ser-
vice, and a Certified Artifi-
cial Inseminators License
from the American Cattle
Breeders' Assn.
I have worked with and
for the people of the county
at Tri-County Farmers’ Co-
op since 1974. My wife,
Dalees, and I have one
daughter, Chancie Brooke.
Complaint procedures told
Consumers mean business
for stores, companies and
services. They also mean
business about having their
complaints and problems
resolved, advises Gaye Bip-
pert, Medina County Exten-
sion Agent.
Even in today’s complex
marketplace, consumers
should expect quality pro-
ducts and services at fair
prices. But when something
goes wrong, you need to let
the company know about
your problem. This is the
fastest way to get your
complaint resolved. It also
gives the company a chance
to keep your business and
gain new customers by
learning from mistakes.
Most companies welcome
this opportunity.
Handling your own com-
puuiu is easy n you take the
following steps:
-Identify the problem and
what you believe would be a
fair settlement. Do you want
your money back? Would
you like the product re-
paired? Will an exchange do?
-Gather documentation
regarding your complaint.
Sales receipts, repair orders,
warranties, cancelled
checks, or contracts will
hack up your complaint and
help the company solve your
problem.
-Go back to where you
made the purchase. Cohtact
the person who sold you the
item or performed the ser-
vice. Explain the problem
and what action you would
like taken. If that person is
not helpful, ask for the
supervisor or manager and
repeat your complaint. A
Buckle up for safety
rouroi lVkifA lMt * J.
large percentage of cc
sumer problems are r
solved at this level. Chanc
are yours will be too.
-Don’t give up, if you a
not satisfied with the r
sponse. If the compai
operates nationally or tl
product is a national bran
write a letter to the persi
responsible for consum
complaints at the company
headquarters.
-After that, contact t
industry dispute prograi
the Better Business Bures
or a local or state gover
ment office. In Texas, cc
tact: Aaron Valenzel
Assitant Attorney Genen
Consumer Protection Dr
sion, Office of Attorn
General; 200 Main Pirn
Suite 400, San Antoni
Texas 78205. (512)225-419
Governor Mark White has
declared April “Buckle-Up”
Month and urged all Texans
to buckle-up themselves mid
their children in cars.
Texas leads the nation in
traffic deaths of children
between the ages of 0 and 4.
At least 162 children in
Texas in that age group died
while riding as passengers in
motor vehicles within the
last two years, according to
Department of Public Safety
accident records.
According to national esti-
mates of use, only about IS
percent of drivers wear
safety belts. About 27 per-
cent of children are properly
protected in vehicles.
The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administra-
tion estimates that sal
belt use could reduce tra
deaths by as much as
percent. Among infantst
young children that estim
of lives saved goes as higl
90 percent. Safety belts h
also been dted as a me
line of defense against
drunk drivers, as the b
protection now available i
collision.
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