Ambulance Association Seeks Volunteers for August Meeting
Wilson County Volunteer Ambulance Association sponsors a special meeting on Wednesday August 29 at 8 00 p m at First City National Bank Floresville for anyone interested in joining. Discussion will cover dates for a possible emergency course to boost manpower amid current low staffing and occasional crew shortages. DO NOT CALL THE AMBULANCE for non emergencies as delays may occur due to limited personnel.
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First Cityational Bank
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Wilson County 4-H Shooters Shine At State Trap and Skeet
Wilson County 4-H shooters excel at the State 4-H and Skeet Shoot at the National Gun Club. Robt Stuart, Kevin Sells, and Mike Clayton saved for gear and trained hard, firing 1015 boxes weekly before the match. Stuart won silver in the International Sheep Competition, showcasing dedication and athletic skill. The program seeks coaches 18 and older with no experience required.
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Stuart
Kevin Sells
Mike Clayton
Republicans To Reorganize In Wilson County
The interim chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party announced a re organization meeting for Tuesday August 28 at 8 o clock p m. The group aims to show support for John Connally by carrying Wilson County for him by a large majority. Attendees are invited to join the organizational meeting and discuss party concerns and volunteer ambulance service funding. A second meeting is planned for Wednesday August 29.
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Floresville Middle School Registration Notice
Students new to Floresville Middle School in grades six through eight must register at the middle school office before September 4. Bring immunization records and grade cards. Returning Floresville students are already registered and should report to the middle school gym on September 4 at 8 30 for the first day of school.
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Floresville
Floresville Memorial Hospital Expansion Highlights Public Protection
Floresville Memorial Hospital announces expanded neonatal protections and enhanced newborn safety measures as part of a larger health care upgrade. The initiative emphasizes improved monitoring, staff training, and family education to safeguard newborns at the Floresville facility.
Tigers Scrimmage Luling Here In 1979 Opener
Floresville Tigers prepare for a controlled scrimmage with the Luling Eagles at Eschenburg Stadium. Luling finished last season 10 1 1 and reached regional finals. Freshmen, Jr Varsity and Varsity sessions listed with times. next week at Hondo.
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Newspaper office announces Labor Day closure
The office will be closed Monday September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Advertisers and news contributors are asked to submit early copy by Thursday and Friday August 30 and 31 for the September 6 issue.
Floresville Memorial Hospital Receives Hypoglycemia Tester
The Floresville Memorial Hospital was gifted an Eyetone Reflectance Colorimeter from the March of Dimes in a ceremony led by Sister Barbara Lynn RN. Ed Ramey cited the donation as advancing newborn care and early testing for low blood sugar. The instrument aims to screen infants within days of birth as part of ongoing newborn health efforts.
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March of Dimes
Floresville Memorial Hospital
Ed Ramey
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Texas State Pen
Peanut Butter Making Days Returns To Wilson County
Wilson County Extension Homemakers invite the community to their annual Peanut Butter Making Days. The Extension Homemaker Clubs have produced peanut butter since 1940 for sale to support community projects and activities.
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Page Jennifer Heritage chosen for Peanut Festival frontier court
Miss Jennifer Heritage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heritage, was selected to serve as a Page for her sister Denyse Heritage Stean in the XXXV Annual Peanut Festival Court of Our Agricultural Frontier. The Floresville Elementary second grader enjoys skating, rodeos, and Camp Val Vere summers amid family and SPJST Youth Club ties.
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Heayse Heritage
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Our Agriculture Frontier
Panna Maria Uranium Plant Dedication Highlights Texas Event
The August dedication drew over 1,000 attendees at the Panna Maria Uranium Mine ceremonies. Chevron Resources President R. F. Schlecht spoke on processing uranium ore from other mines and the plant’s capacity. The mine, costing about 50 million dollars, employs over 200. Bay City supplies the yellow cake. Tours showed ore handling and milling with reclamation required by law. Dawn Rae Hartmann introduces the XXXV Peanut Festival Coronation as a page, sharing family ties and school plans.
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Bernard Goebel
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Panna Maria
R. F. Schlecht
Chevron Resources
Notice on Color Photographs in Newspaper Reproduction
The Publishers warn readers that color pictures do not reproduce satisfactorily in the newspaper. They state pictures may be printed but with no guarantee. Background color variations with individuals or groups may affect the outcome and readers must insert at their own risk.
Installation of Officers Banquet Planned by LULAC
Raymond M Ramirez announces the first annual LULAC officers installation banquet set for Friday August 24 1979 from 6 to 10 pm at K C Hall U S Congressman Abraham Chick Kazen will speak Ruben Bonilla Jr LULAC president will respond Local officials are expected to attend The program includes cocktails a treat Folklorica at 7 pm dinner at 8 pm introductions at 9 pm No cover charge invites members to attend as guests
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K. C. Hall
Abraham
Chick" Kazen
Ruben Bonilla, Jr
LULAC
Poth Orioles Clinch Blue Bonnet League Title
In a shortened playoff, the Poth Orioles defeated the Kenedy Royals 11 to 6 at Red Holchak Field on August 19. The series, planned as best of five, ended early after Kenedy forfeited further games.
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Wilson County Historical Commission Meeting Notice
The Wilson County Historical Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday August 23 at 2 00 p m in the Wilson County Court House.
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Wilson County Historical Commission
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