Floresville Lions Club installs officers at Legion Hall
Floresville Lions Club held a Thursday night installation at the American Legion Hall with Wilbur Palmer of Pleasanton conducting. New officers include Allan Drozd as 1st VP David Brown 2nd VP Harry Rider 3rd VP Wm Lohse secretary Edward Reed treasurer Elmer Knight tail twister Mark Connally lion tamer Bob Richardson and directors Carl Ray William Gleeson Bob Lee William McPherson. Nominating Committee members were Del Cox Carl Eschenburg and Maurice Westmoreland. New members since last installation are Bob Cotton Ted Barber Dr James Benedict Don Staggs Everett Taylor Otto Henke and Larry Altman. Membership kits were distributed and Palmer spoke on Lions duties and activities. Visitor John Mireles of Pleasanton attended and Witte Catering Service of La Vernia provided the barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Reed
Elmer Knight
Mark Connally
Bob Richardson
Carl Ray
William Gleeson
Bob Lee
William McPherson
Ted Barber
James Benedict
Don Staggs
Everett Taylor
Otto Henke
Larry Altman
Floresville Church to Broadcast Morning Service on KWCB FM
The First United Methodist Church of Floresville signs a contract to start weekly Sunday morning services on KWCB FM 94.3 starting July 9 1978 from 10 30 to 11 30. The project involves Rev Larry Altman KWCB manager Al B Gonzales and Bill Vickery and will reach a forty mile radius. The church sits at B and Fourth Streets and marks the area’s first radio broadcast of services.
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First United Methodist Church of
Floresville
KWCB
Larry Altman
al B. Gonzales
Bill Vickery
B and Fourth Streets
Wilson County
al, B, Gonzales
Myers Receives Distinguished Service Award at TFDA 1978 Meet
Joe A. Myers, owner of Myers Funeral Home in Stockdale Texas, earned the Distinguished Service Award for 1978 from the Texas Funeral Directors Association at the 92nd annual convention June 13 to 15 in Dallas. The plaque was presented at the banquet by Abilene’s John R. Hamil, TFDA committee chair and past president, after nomination by the South Central Texas Funeral Directors Association.
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Joe A. Myers
Myers Funeral Home
Stockdale
Texas
Dallas Hilton
Dallas
Ual
John R. Hamil
Abilene
Myers
The
South Central Texas Funeral di
Early 4th of July Copy Deadline Notice
The office will be closed Tuesday July 4 due to the holiday. Early news and ad copy are requested with all copy in by Thursday and Friday of this week. Late copy will be held over, from The Publishers.
Floresville High Class of 1929 Plans Reunion
The Class of 1929 from Floresville High plans a reunion in August or September this year. Members with information to help organize are asked to contact Oscar Poth at 1506 Beacon Sap Antonio Tex 78201 or Cliff Houck in San Antonio with phone 733-0859. Members nationwide are urged to assist to notify as many former classmates as possible and set a date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville High
Oscar Poth
Beacon
Sap
Antonio
Texas
Cliff Houck
San Antonio
Salvation Army free July pick up drives home donations
The Salvation Army seeks clothing, shoes, appliances, and furniture for free pickups. Call 1-800-292-7058 to arrange a driver on its Floresville route. Also note TFDA Distinguished Service Award presented in Austin to a Texas funeral service licensee. Mrs Myers attended the Dallas ceremony with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Austin
Texas
Myers
Dallas
Floresville Swimmers Join San Antonio League This Summer
The Floresville Swim Team will compete in a San Antonio Aquatic Swim League with six teams from June 30 through mid July. The 38 swimmers practice three mornings weekly and are excited to begin their third year as a team and first in a league. Supporters are urged to attend meets on July 13 and July 27 in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Esville
Floresville and Miss Wilson County Area Off to Pageant
Denise Dugi Miss Wil son County Area 1978 competes in Seguin for Miss South Texas title. She travels with her parents and stays in Texas Lutheran College dorms with 37 South Texas contestants. Thursday features talent, clipping from Fiddler on the Roof, and Little Mr Miss South Texas competition. Top 10 finalists named Saturday with Miss South Texas crowned that night.
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Wilson County
Denise Dugi
Wilson County Area
Seguin
Denise
Dan Dugi
Texas Lutheran College
Hudde
Yenta
Garrett Wintrek
Melissa Wauters
Miss Poth
Sandra Jean Martinez
Kieth Kolodziej
Banks to Close July 4 in Independence Day Observance
The First City National Bank of Floresville and the National Bank of Poth will close Tuesday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. This mandatory bank holiday follows a Wilson County Commissioners Court regular session where a unanimous vote was recorded. The Wilson County Farm Bureau office will also be affected by the holiday.
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The
First City National Bank of
Floresville
National Bank of Poth
Wilson County Commissioners Court
Wilson County Farm Car Office
Blood Drive Aids Region With Large Turnout
June 22 blood drive at Memorial Hospital praised by chairman H C Bramlow and consultant Jim Thomas. South Texas Regional Blood Bank seeks 175 pints for a 35 county area with a unit in Victoria supporting operations.
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South Texas
Victoria
Jewel Westerman Granted Golden Anniversary Diploma by Baylor
Jack Thomas of Baylor University’s Development Department traveled to Fairview to present Jewel Westerman with a Golden Anniversary diploma noting she graduated in 1919 with a BA and earned an MA at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in 1926 after a long teaching career and library work.
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Jack Thomas
Baylor University
Fairview
Jewel Westerman
Univer
Sity
Westerman
Baylor
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
University
Bina Sab Reson Mah Gern
Floresville Knights of Columbus elect officers in June
The Floresville Knights of Columbus held its officer election last week on Monday night June 19. Deputy Grand Knight Raymond Ramirez and Chancellor Mike Hernandez were elected along with Insider Guard Joe Tecenes Balde Trevino and Financial Secretary Isidore Moy. Lecturer Al Chilek and a council member were also named. Council members meet every Wednesday after 5:00 PM at Lodi for cemetery cleanup reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville Knights of Columbus
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Lions Club
Floresville Lions Club
American Legion Hall
Lion Wilbur Palmer
Pleasanton
Cabn
Allan J. Drozd
David Brown
Harry Rider
V-P
Wm. Lohse
Lions del
Bob Cotton
Lion Palmer
Lions Clubs
Lion John Mireles of
Pleasan
Ton
Wilbur Palmer
New Lions Club
Allan Drodi
Jeff Earl
Bill Gleeson
United Methodist
Church of
Texas Funeral Directors
Dal
Las, Texas
TFDA
Rectors Association
Butes
Ment
al Service
Mer
Floresville and
Garrett Wiatrek
Kieth
Kolodziej
Pense
Ing
Tion
Glenda
Valerie
Hicks
Seguin- Guadalupe County
Garrett
Melissa
Sandra
Fusion
Mr. Wilson
Memorial Hospi
Tal
H.C. Bramlow
Jim Thomas
Kc’s
Raymond Ramirez Eee
Mike Hernandez
Joe Eo
Tecenes Balde Trevino
Isidore Moy
al Chilek
Po Mi
Lodi
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