Kirby Junior High literary meet draws 28 participants
Thirty junior high students competed in the Kirby Junior High School Literary Meet on Saturday. The list includes Beverly Jasik. Valinda Markgral. Brenda Scheffler. Sharon Keen. Debra Hartmann. Jeffery Talley. Cary Cames. Marshall Castro. Mike Perry. Nan Brumlow. Valerie Coston. Cathy Connally. Lynda Vinyard. Lauceyette Ullmann. Chrystal Ray. Norma Perez. Martha Rodriguez. Maude Vaughn. Ella Kay Kolenda. Sheree Newman. Janice Nixon. Ann Lackness. Charlene Albert. Jerry Wauters. John Atkins. Bernice Toscano. Lori Burleson.
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Jr. High School
Kirby Jr. High School
Beverly Jasik
Valinda
Markgral
Brenda’ Scheffler
Sharon Keen
Debra ‘Hartmann
Jeffery Talley
Cary Cames
Marshall Castro
Mike Perry
Nan Brumlow
Valerie Coston
Cathy Connally
Lynda Vinyard
Lauceyette Ullmann
Chrystal Ray
Norma Perez
Martha Rodriguez
Maude Vaughn
Ella
Kay Kolenda
Sheree
Newman
Janice Nixon
Ann Lackness
Charlene Albert
Jerry Wauters
John Atkins
Bernice Toscano
Lori Burleson
Floresville Elementary extends summer pre k and l grade registration
Floresville Elementary schedules extended registration for summer pre school, first grade, and kindergarten for the 1972-1973 term due to low parental response. Registration runs Monday March 27 through Wednesday March 29, with parents advised to register during school hours at the elementary office to ensure teachers and facilities are arranged before August start.
Gentlemen Chefs Enter 4-H Food Show Competition
Four young men David Waclawczyk Neal Olenick Larry Wauters and John Flieller will compete in the 1972 Wilson County 4-H Favorite Nite Food Show on March 25 at Floresville Jaycee Hall open to the public at 11 30. Prizes donated by Ben Franklin Mercantile Teltschik Candy Drug Eschenburg Implement and Jaycee-ettes. hall use by Floresville Jaycees.
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Jil Harding
County
Wilson’ County
David Waclawczyk
Neal Olenick
Larry Wauters
John Flieller
Sacred’ Heart 4
Ben Franklin A
Merchant's Super Market
Teltschik' 8.,, Inc
Eschenburg Implement
Jaycee-ettes
Floresville Jaycees
Neal Olinick
Miss Hondo
Carol
Mary Ann Flieller
Jaycees
Jaycee Ettes
Floresville
Koepp Chevrolet, Co
LaVernia
I. D. Flores Drug Store
Trek Meat
Poth
Kotzur
First National Bank
Floresville PTA votes on May Fete at special meeting
Floresville High School faced a student and parent turnout crisis as the PTA met March 20 to decide on sponsoring the annual May Fete. The vote ended 7 in favor, 9 against, with the president abstaining and one member not voting. The report notes low student representation and questions school spirit amid Easter holidays shifting the next meeting to April 10.
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Floresville Pta
Ested
PTA
Floresville High School
Winners in Kirby Literary Meet
Winners in the Kirby Literary Meet include Lynda Vinyard seventh grade prose and Lori Burleson eighth grade prose, Lauceyette Ullmann eighth grade dramatic presentation, Chrystal Ray seventh grade pantomime, Martha Rodriguez seventh grade, and Wayde Vaughn seventh or sixth grade for Lost in a Department Store and The Beginning of the Day for an Old Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby
Lynda Vinyard
Chicago
Carl Sandburg
Lori Burleson
Lincoln
Lauceyette Ullmann
Tennessee Williams
Chrystal Ray
Martha Rodriguez
Wayde Vaughn
Hog cholera quarantine lifted in Wilson County
Vernon E Rippert announces the Wilson County hog cholera quarantine ends as of midnight March 21. Hog producers may move slaughter hogs without permits. breeding stock and feeder pigs may move between premises without permits. For questions contact the County Agents Office.
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Wilson County
County Agents' Office
Tiny Tot Tea at Sacred Heart Hell on March 26
A Tiny Tot Tea is set for Sunday March 26 at Sacred Heart Hell from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Proceeds support parish activities.
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Sacred Heart Hell
Eagles Open 1972 Blue Bonnet Season At Home
The Floresville Eagles host the Floresville Cubs in the 1972 Blue Bonnet League opener at John M. Tejada Memorial Field formerly Eagles Field. Fans expect high excitement as the teams meet for an opening game showdown.
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Floresville Eagles
John M. Tejada
Memorial Field
Eagles Field
Eagles
Floresville Cubs
Old Timers Mobile Home Park Grand Opening
Mr and Mrs A C Kollman announce the grand opening of Old Timers Mobile Home Park on Highway 181 South three miles south of Lake Calaveras cut off. The lots feature oak trees cemented patios car ports water and good country living. You are invited to tour the new site without obligation.
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Mobile Home Park
A. C. Kollman
Highway 181
Lake Calaveras
Dark Good Citizen Award Presented to Local Senior Girls
On March 9 Linda Sue Castro joined twenty area high school senior girls honored with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. Selection reflected dependability service leadership and patriotism after presentations at the Witte Museum with a tea hour.
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Linda Sue Castro
Daughters of the American Revolution
Witte Museum
Acc
Absentee Voting Continues For April 1 1972 Election
Absentee voting for the April 1 1972 city officer election will continue through the afternoon of March 28. The notice urges eligible voters to cast ballots early to ensure their participation in local government.
CITY PROGRESS ON FLORESVILLE SEWER BONDS
The City of Floresville has filed for Texas state assistance for a sewer expansion. Approval by the Texas Water Quality Board and Texas Water Development Board is needed before bond sales, planned after a 1971 public election. A $314,600 federal grant request has been made to supplement bond funding for water, sewer, streets, and drainage projects.
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Floresville
State of
Texas
Texas Water Quality Board
Texas Water Development Board
Winners in Show Barn Drawing at Wilson County Dance
The Wilson County Show Barn Committee thanks all supporters of the benefit dance. Winners listed include a Santa Gertrudis calf won by Lisa Knott of Refugio, boots won by Thomas Novak of Floresville, a handmade quilt won by C. O. Bird of Nixon, a Yorkshire gilt won by C. O. Bird, and a 148 quart cooler won by C. A. Bush of Stockdale.
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Wilson County
Show Barn
Santa Gertrudis
L. C. George, Jr
Lisa Knott
Refugio
Texas
Trujillo Boot Shop
Thomas Novak
Floresville
Raleigh Pundt
C. O. Bird
Nixon
Otis Ormond
Spanish Club Car Wash and Bake Sale Planned
Floresville High School Spanish Club sponsors a car wash and bake sale on Saturday March 25 at Martinez Gulf Station at the corner of 3rd and B streets from 9 to 5. Clear details and directions provided with a friendly school fundraiser tone.
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Floresville High School
Martinez Gulf Station
Monica Flores Wins Award Medal Again
Monica Flores receives another medal after a ceremony highlighting her contributions. The event honored Flores for achievements in her field, with sponsors and officials presenting the award.
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Monica Flores
Floresville Chamber of Commerce February meeting notes
The Floresville Chamber of Commerce held its February meeting at 7 30 PM at the old City Hall with seven directors present. Fred Waiters presided in thePresident’s absence as plans covered membership drive pool study street changes on C and Third Streets one way proposals and public map distribution before adjournment.
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Floresville
Miss Wilson County crowns Sherry Lynn Pearce at Floresville
At Floresville High School Auditorium on March 8, Sherry Lynn Pearce won the 1971 Miss Wilson County title over runner ups Karen West and Valerie Markgraf. Brenda Griffin passed the crown. Pearce will compete in Seguin for Miss South Texas. Judges included state editors, festival chairs, and local business leaders. Little Miss and Little Mister winners were Judy Janek and Jack Dunn.
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Wilson County
Sherry Lynn
Pearce
Poth
Karen West
Stockdale
Valerie Markgraf
Floresville
Kathleen Flores
Floresville High School
Brenda Griffin
Sherry Lynn Pearce
Path
Bill Cunningham
The
Express and News
Jean Crouch
Robbie Hesskew
Poteet
Ginger Johnson
Jaycee-Ette
Geraldine Haiduk
Kames
Kenneth Brown
Judy Janek
Felix Janek
Jack. Dunn
Johnny Dunn
Floresville Jaycees and
Jaycee-Fttes
Robert M. Crabb
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Vocational Agriculture Teachers OF Texas
Wayne Connally
Senator Connally
Melvin Neill
Milton Crenwelge
Ms. Connally
Wesley
Kirby Junior High
Mary Gail
Carole Ann Flieller
4-H
Floresville High
Inter
Vernor E. Rippert
Dark Good
Linda Castro
City Progress
COFC
Little Mister
MISS
Morris Merritt
Everone
Kathleen Robinson
James
Lisa Titzman
Michelle Ann Boening
Thomas Reed
Mee
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