Prohibition and Bootlegging in Texas Told by a Local Citizen
In recalling Texas government controls, the speaker notes Prohibition as the only successful measure, which fueled bootlegging. The narrator describes moving from Fort Worth to a rural area in Tarrant County after trading a home for land, citing a bootlegger friend named Underwood and a nearby family the Shivvers, also involved in bootlegging.
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Forth Worth
Texas
Tarrant County
Underwood
Shivvers
Moms Club of Wilson County Holds Second Fiesta Banquet
The MOMS Club of Wilson County hosted its second annual banquet on April 1 at Wendy White's home. The theme Fools for Fiesta featured Sangria Happy Hour, anticuchos on the deck, cascarones, color bright decorations, and Fiesta keepsake programs.
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Moms Club
Wilson County
Wendy White
Karen Gulick
Erma Bombeck
Wendy Middleton
Friendship Circle
Carol Pavliska
Diane Meier
Susan Smylie
Yvonne Castro
Benny DiNovo
Rose Labus
Michelle Milton
Susan Molina
Shannon Reyes
Commodity distribution schedule in South Central Texas area
The Community Council of South Central Texas and the San Antonio Food Bank, contracted by the Texas Department of Human Services, will distribute donated food on April 18 19 and 20 at multiple sites including Hermann Sons Hall Path Floresville Sutherland Springs and LaVernia. Eligible participants should contact CCSCT for details.
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The
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc
San Antonio Food Bank
Texas Department of Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hermann Sons
Path
Sutherland Springs
Third Street
Floresville
Volunteer Fire Department
Canada Verde
Saspamico
Stockdale
C Street
City Hall
LaVernia
CCSCT
Community Services Program
Roast for the year 11915 highlights 1915 events and Palm Sunday
Almanac roasts 1915 noting major events such as Thomas Watson promoting THINK signs, Woodrow Wilson's presidency, WWI beginnings, the Lusitania sank in 1915, and the first transcontinental call. Palm Sunday observance and palm heritage explained with palmers meaning.
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Herreshoff
Chelsea
Mass
Thomas Jefferson
F.W. Woolworth
Noah Webster
Columbia
International Guild of Knot Tyers
New York City
S.W.A
Warner
N.H
Thomas Watson
Computing Tabular Recording Co
Woodrow Wilson
New York
San Francisco
Alfred Knoph & Co
John Valentine Eppel
Joe Hill
Utah
V.M
Nashville
Tenn
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Main St
Dublin
Lwww.almanac.com
Lenz Mattke Reunion Set For April In New Berlin Hall
The Lenz Mattke reunion will be Sunday April 30 starting at 12:30 p.m. in New Berlin Community Hall. Attendees should bring a meat dish or salad plus a dessert and a bingo gift. Iced tea coffee and utensils provided. Contact Louise Jones at 210 534 2087. Hosted by Emil Duelm family.
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Lenz-Mattke
New Berlin
Emil Duelm
Louise Jones
Advertising Housing Must Avoid Discrimination Rules
Federal law prohibits discrimination in housing ads on race color religion sex or national origin. The Wilson Coun News ads must comply with these regulations.
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Wilson Coun News
Asparagus and Peach Scallop Risotto Serves Six
Create a risotto by steaming asparagus into 2 inch lengths then keeping peach scallops warm. Sauté onion in butter, toast rice, then add hot broth a half cup at a time until tender about 20 minutes. Off heat stir in cream Parmesan scallops and asparagus. Serves six.
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State of
Cactus Jack
U.S
Abraham Lincoln
Edward Gibbon
Rainbow
Heward
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