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Time line for San Angelo's History
Topic Started: 3 Apr 2010, 21:55 (89 Views)
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1867
1867 - The history of the frontier town began in the late 1860s across the North Concho River from Fort Concho, which had been established in 1867. As an early frontier town, San Angelo was characterized by saloons, prostitution, and gambling. Officers of nearby ...San Angelo, the county seat of Tom Green County, is on US highways 87, 67 and 277, State highways 208 and 126, Farm roads 584, 765, 1223, 388, and 853, and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, 220 miles northwest of San Antonio, in the center of the county near the geographical center of the state. The history of the frontier town began in the late 1860s across the North Concho River from Fort Concho, which had been established in 1867.


1884
May 3, 1884 - May 3, 1884 - First issue of the San Angelo Standard. * 4 pages - The size of the first issue. * Early Page A1 advertisers - Livery stable, bank, druggist, wheelwright and saloon.


1909
Aug 13, 1909 - Charlie was born in San Angelo on Aug. 13, 1909. One biography says he went to school in Brownsville, dropping out in the 10th grade. For the next 20 years, he followed an interesting but not unusual script.


1944
Jan 22, 1944 - On 22 January 1944, Company F had the mission of crossing the Rapido River in the vicinity of San Angelo, Italy, and attacking the well-prepared German positions to the west. For the defense of these positions the enemy had prepared a network of machinegun ...On 22 January 1944, Company F had the mission of crossing the Rapido River in the vicinity of San Angelo, Italy, and attacking the well-prepared German positions to the west. For the defense of these positions the enemy had prepared a network of machinegun positions covering the terrain to the front with a pattern of withering machinegun fire, and mortar and artillery positions zeroed in on the defilade areas. S/Sgt. McCall commanded a machinegun section that was to provide added fire support for the riflemen. Under cover of darkness, Company F advanced to the river crossing site and under intense enemy mortar, artillery, and machinegun fire crossed an ice-covered bridge which was continually the target for enemy fire. Many casualties occurred on reaching the west side of the river and reorganization was imperative. Exposing himself to the deadly enemy machinegun and small arms fire that swept over the flat terrain, S/Sgt. McCall, with unusual calmness, encouraged and welded his men into an effective fighting unit. He then led them forward across the muddy, exposed terrain. Skillfully he guided his men through a barbed-wire entanglement to reach a road where he personally placed the weapons of his two squads into positions of vantage, covering the battalion's front. A shell landed near one of the positions, wounding the gunner, killing the assistant gunner, and destroying the weapon. Even though enemy shells were falling dangerously near, S/Sgt. McCall crawled across the treacherous terrain and rendered first aid to the wounded man, dragging him into a position of cover with the help of another man. The gunners of the second machinegun had been wounded from the fragments of an enemy shell, leaving S/Sgt. McCall the only remaining member of his machinegun section. Displaying outstanding aggressiveness, he ran forward with the weapon on his hip, reaching a point 30 yards from the enemy, where he fired 2 bursts of fire into the nest, killing or wounding all of the crew and putting the gun out of action. A second machinegun now opened fire upon him and he rushed its position, firing his weapon from the hip, killing 4 of the guncrew. A third machinegun, 50 yards in rear of the first two, was delivering a tremendous volume of fire upon our troops. S/Sgt. McCall spotted its position and valiantly went toward it in the face of overwhelming enemy fire. He was last seen courageously moving forward on the enemy position, firing his machinegun from his hip. S/Sgt. McCall's intrepidity and unhesitating willingness to sacrifice his life exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.



1953
May 12, 1953 - wreckage of Waco buildings re duced to rubble by a tornado yesterday had found 53 bodies by morning. Eight were dead at San Angelo and three were reported killed between Red Lake and Fairfield in. Pass area.

1968
Oct 26, 1968 - Richard Constancio and Angie Montemayor were married Oct. 26, 1968, at United " Betel" Methodist Church in San Angelo. They are the parents of Richard Constancio III of Sonora, Debbie Constancio and Jo Anna Guerra. They also have four grandchildren.Richard Constancio and Angie Montemayor were married Oct. 26, 1968, at United " Betel" Methodist Church in San Angelo. They are the parents of Richard Constancio III of Sonora, Debbie Constancio and Jo Anna Guerra. They also have four grandchildren. The couple has lived in San Angelo since their wedding.




2003
Apr 24, 2003 - United Blood Services of San Angelo currently maintains the minimum supply of about two days of blood, enough for San Angelo area hospitals ... A brief interview about the potential donor's medical history and current health is the first step.


2008
Apr 3, 2008 - BELTON - It was no small feat for the CenTex Barracuda Professional Indoor Football team to match its best start in franchise history. But against the San Angelo Stampede Express last Saturday night at the Bell County Expo Center, the 2008 Barracudas made it look easy.



2009
Mar 15, 2009 - A bit of history was made at the San Angelo Boys Golf Classic on Saturday at Quicksand golf course. El Paso Hanks maintained its opening-round lead and took the team title in the Orange Division with a 605, 14 strokes better than runner- up San Antonio Reagan.
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