World War II servicemen honored at Dilworth Plaza
A solemn ceremony at Dilworth Plaza Path honored six Wilson County World War II veterans who died in service, representing 54 local servicemen. The Wilson County Memorial VFW Post 8555 sponsored the event with Path High School Band performances, roll call, and flag burials presented by family members and VFW members.
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Dilworth Plaza
Path
Wilson County Memorial
VFW Post 8555
Wilson County
Path High School
Chuck Monroe
VFW
Charles Uhlig
Edward Uhlig
Pearl
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners
The contest celebrated holiday displays by local residents with home entrants led by Ronald and Brenda Kroll and Julius C. Henze. Alfano T Flores Jr won Best Use of Theme, Doug Wylie Family won Religious Theme, Karin's Kloset led business entries, and Best Overall honors went to Ron and Brenda Kroll.
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Ronald
Brenda Kroll
Oakland Drive
I.D. Flores, Jr
Fourth Street
Julius C. Henze
Fernando Courtier
Block Street
Brenda Pfeil
D Street
Doug Wylie Family
Eighth Street
Alfano T
Ron
Alfano T. Flores, Jr
Karin’s Kloset
Floresville Public Notice on Minor Curfew Ordinance Enforcement
The City of Floresville Police Department urges active enforcement of Ordinance 0022 adopted January 1983 prohibiting minors under 17 from being in public streets parks or places during prescribed hours without parental knowledge or consent. Parents face delinquency charges if they fail to supervise, with officers recording inquiries and minor questioning.
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City of
Floresville
Juvenile Court
State of Texas
Deagen Announces Candidacy For Precinct 3 Wilson County
Billy L Deagen of Sutherland Springs Texas announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 3 in Wilson County Texas He thanks supporters and pledges service to the precinct He plans to visit residents and asks for Democratic primary support The Veterans Service Officer will be in office the next two Tuesdays December 24 and 31 for holidays.
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Wilson
Veterans Service
New Year's Calling Traditions and Social Customs
The text describes 18th and 19th century New Year's Day as the main holiday, with calling hours for health and happiness. Immigrants brought the custom to America, merchants kept stores open on Christmas afternoon, and visits to relatives were common. Gifts included bulbs and candy, cornucopias of sweets, and refreshments such as sherry, punch, tea, and eggnog in the South.
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America
EMS Community Christmas Card 1991 Total Raised
The Grand Total for 1991 Wilson County Ambulance Association Community Christmas Card is 3937 dollars. The annual fundraiser is sponsored by Preceptor Iota Delta and Alpha Beta Lambda Sororities. They raise funds to operate the ambulance service serving Floresville and Poth. Elroy Stahl and family were listed among contributors.
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Wilson County Ambulance Association
Preceptor Iota Delta
Alpha Beta Lambda
Floresville
Poth
Elroy Stahl
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Irvin Lange
Victor Lange
James Carr
Emil Moczygemba
Santos Hernandez
Jessie Gordon
Leroy Kirchoff
Karin
Deagen
EMS
Covera
Joe H. Fietsam
James J. Fietsam
Mary Fietsam
Edna Bednarz
Liz Howard
Lucinda Gonzales
Donna Bustes
Barbara Wood
Pete Wood
Dan Alderette
Bernice Brelsford
Leroy Nitschmann
Gene Baker
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