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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1978
Page
4
The First Baptist Church of Floresville hosted the Kindergarten Class of 78 graduation Tuesday evening May 23. Students in blue and white caps received diplomas, recited Bible verses, sang, and presented their mothers with carnations as teachers and parents looked on.
The Marcelina Home Demonstration Club met on May 9 at Mrs. Armin Beutnagel's home with eight members present. They discussed ideas for next year's program and shared refreshments including sandwiches chips pecan pie coffee and tea before departing.
Miss Gail Curtis left last week for a trip to Maracaibo Venezuela where she grew up to visit with friends. One of her friends stayed with the Curtis family and attended Midland College this year.
The 4t h Clubs of Wilson County thank attendees for rain or shine support at the Spring Festival. They acknowledge donors including Mr and Mrs Robert May, Mr and Mrs Robert Matheaus, Frank Heritage, Wayne Stroud, J W Rice, Adeline Janek, Paul Friesenhahn, Diamond T Western Wear, and First City National Bank. Special thanks go to buyers Wiatrek’s Meat Market, Dank’s Meat Market, Kolodziej Produce, Reagen Mills, Charlie Pfluger, Robert Mills, Raymond Wright, Corey Mills, and Kames County Savings and Loan Association. Gratitude is extended to all who came early and stayed late.
Seven Wilson County 4-H members join about 110 peers at the Junior Leadership Lab June 12-14 on the Texas A&I University Kingsville campus. Participants, led by Charles Pfluger Jr., will gain skills in leadership, budgeting, and consumer life topics to apply in local clubs. Sponsored by Gulf Compress and Nueces Electric Co-Op, the event also features new district leaders Wanda Cordes and Oney Cordes.
Sign up now for water safety lessons taught by Larry Pullin contact 393-6688. Classes start later this month with no prior experience needed. tennis racquet required. The High School gym hosts a drop-in program 1 30 to 4 00 p m Monday to Wednesday with adult supervision and activities for school age children. Activities include weight training volleyball league adult tennis lessons and adult tennis tour. For registration contact Larry Pullin at 3934 6688.
Floresville Nursing Home capped May with a social celebrating residents birthdays. Brownie Troop 743 visited May 17 performing songs skits and piano pieces. Guests included Mrs Alvarez. Flowers from George Williams and Path grade eight roses added charm. Mass by Father Stiles and Holy Land slides by Mr and Mrs Henderson. May birthdays listed: Monsola Krahan Lux Rahe Cruz.
Mayor Lila Cockrell will welcome over 300 delegates of the National Federation of Press Women at the Palacio del Rio June 21 to 25. The event includes tours of water works, a Night in Old San Antonio, a Charriada, a Historic Tour with a Memorial Service at Mission San Jose, plus Woman of Achievement and Awards banquets.
Miss Sheryl Curtis toured Baylor College with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Curtis before heading home with her parents Mrs and Mrs Sam T Curtis of Midland. Gail Curtis graduated high school joining the Curtis family legacy. The Curtises recently returned from a Caribbean cruise and shared vacation photos. Francis Johns and daughter Paula visited the Curtis home. the Johns had just returned from Hawaii. Sam T Curtis and Francis Johns were Floresville High classmates. Leroy Prenoeau of Austin spent the weekend with the University family, with their sons Bill and J G joining later after visiting grandparents.
The June 14 1978 meeting invites all youth club members and parents to a covered dish supper at 800 and discusses camp and YAD. Wendy Bayer reports.
Lodge 107 will hold its June Meeting on Wednesday June 14 at 8:20 p.m. with a covered dish supper. All members are urged to attend. Drinks and plates will be furnished by Bob Bayer, President.
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