Chosen as Crown Bearer Bubba Ammann
Robert Ammann III known as Bubba is three years old and crowned by Queen Peggy Gormden. He attends Mrs. Plyler's School and enjoys fishing swimming horseback riding and playing in dirt. He visited Austin and Houston to see Mimi Papa and Nellie Guggy. He looks forward to the Coronation and thanks Queen Peggy again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubba
Robert C. Ammann II
Peggy Gorm den
Austin
R. C. Ammann, Jr
Mimi & Papa
Houston
Gov
John B. Connally
Nellie & Guggy
Peggy
Program to Be Presented on Winter Forage
Vernor E. Rippert announces a Wilson County Extension program for farmers and ranchers on winter pastures, forage, small grains and new grass varieties. Dr. Neal Pratt of Texas A&M will lead the session in the District Courtroom at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, to aid planning for dry cold months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernor E. Rippert
Wilson County
Neal Pratt
Texas A&m University
Trades Days Weekend Opens in Floresville September 1977
Floresville Chamber of Commerce announces a Trades Days weekend starting Thursday September 1 1977 with special bargains and prizes at participating businesses. A drawing on September 3 at 2 00 p m on Courthouse Square will award cash prizes up to 50 00 with extra jackpots if not won. Up to 25 draws per prize planned with prizes including 15 00 10 00 and 5 00 certificates. Winners must be present to win and prizes redeemable only at participating members. See list of local merchants taking part and contact Henry Baumann or Liz Howard to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Floresville
Henry Baumann
Liz Howard
Era of Commerce
Lizard
Major expansion at Conquista Project in Texas
A 4.5 million expansion raises Conquista Project uranium ore processing capacity by over 25 percent to 2,900 tons per day starting 1978. Dan Harper, project manager, says the expansion boosts efficiency and enables custom milling of ore from regional mines for Conoco and partners Continental Oil and Pioneer Nuclear.
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Falls City
Texas
Dan Harper
Conquista Project
Continental Oil Co
Pioneer Nuclear, Inc
Exxon Co
U. S.A
Live Oak County
Conoco
Harper
Conquista
Texas Railroad Comm
KSAT TV to air Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon
KSAT TV Channel 12 will broadcast the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon from 10 30 p.m. Sunday September 4 to 5 30 p.m. Monday September 5. The 12th annual Supershow supports MDA with Ed McMahon as anchor. Telethon coverage includes 200 U S stations and satellite feeds to Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ksat-Tv
Jerry Lewis
San Antonio
South Texas
Ksat TV
Channel 12
The
Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA
U. S
Alaska
Young Rhona Holstein Chosen Train Bearer for Lone Star Court
Little Rhona Jan Holstein is chosen Train Bearer for Queen Turnep XXXII Peggy Gordon. The 35 year old daughter of Roy Holstein Jr. enjoys time with children at Mr Plylers, swimming, camping on the Frio River and visiting the ranch near Stockdale. Her Wilson County family ranch spans over a century with notable ancestors.
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Turnep XXXII
Peggy Gordon
Rhona
Roy Holstein
Mr. Plylers
Frio
Wilson County
Plans Completed for Kosciusko Picnic
Final plans announce Kosciusko Picnic on Sunday August 29 with 2000 lbs boneless barbecue and 1400 lbs sausage served from 4 PM. Auction at 5 PM and 35 prizes awarded in the evening. Games for all ages, big dance from 8:30 to 12:30 with CrossOver band. grounds open 2 PM. Ya'll come.
Early Labor Day copy notes for publication
Early copy requested for Labor Day week with office closure. Submissions due Thursday and Friday September data 6 2nd. Please prepare and send copy promptly for publication scheduling.
Jaycees Sponsor Rest Stop on Labor Day Weekend
The Floresville Jaycees sponsor their annual Rest Stop over Labor Day weekend from September 2 to September 3 at Richardson Bros. Chevrolet on Highway 181. The event is hosted by the Floresville Jaycees with location details and dates readable in the notice.
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Floresville Jaycees
Richardson Bros. Chevrolet
College courses offered in Floresville by Bee County
Registration for Bee County College courses will be held in Floresville on Monday August 29 at 6 30 p m in the school cafeteria. The event invites local residents to enroll and learn about available classes and schedules.
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Bee County College
Floresville
City sales tax rebates rise 19 percent nationwide
Texas Comptroller Bob Bullock announced August city sales tax rebates totaled 15.1 million to 868 cities, boosting year to date receipts to 206 million, up from 173.1 million last year eight months in. He cited a vigorous Texas economy and added toll free tax information lines to handle calls, noting peak times for inquiries. Cities listed include Floresville, Karnes City, LaVemia, Poth, and Stockdale with varying rebate amounts.
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Austine
Bob Bullock
Texas
Bullock
Immunization Action Month efforts in Texas urged
Volunteers and health workers support Immunization Action Month in August. Sponsored by the First Lady's Volunteer Program and Texas Department of Health, the campaign encourages residents to update immunizations for themselves and their children by visiting a private physician or local health department in Bh County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
First Lady's
Texas Department of Health
Lightning victim Supt Westmoreland aid offered on field
In last week’s write-up the line about outrunning Supt Westmoreland being humorous after the lightning incident is noted. The superintendent helped on the football field to comfort the injured and provide aid to all.
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Joel Madden
Floresville Junior High Pep Squad Meeting Count
Floresville junior high invites potential members to meet at the library on August 31 from 10 00 a m to 12 00 noon. Call 393 6458 or 393 6314 if attendance is not possible but you wish to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville Junior High
Floresville Jr. High
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Robert
Robert Conrad Ammann, IV
Chamber of
Commerce
Ing
Hoelscher
I. D. Flores Drug
Liebermann' S
Linda's Arts & Crafts
Merchant's
Richardson's
Super S Foods
Teltschik
Western Auto
Wintrek's Meat Market
White Auto Store
Kames
Gonzales
Atascosa
Live Oak
Ission
Commission
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
KSAT
Terete
Jaycee-Ettes. Co
Yvonne Moseley
Little Rhona Jan Holstein
Mamma Glynn and
Roy
Stockdale
Mr. Liggon
State of
Roy Holstein, Sr
Bettie Gene
Glenda
Lone Star State
Rhona Jan Holstein
Kosciusko
Jaycees
Heey
Comptroller
Bullock Also
Kames City
LaVemia
Poth
Westmoreland
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