Beltane Cakes Origin Traced to Celtic Spring Rituals
Almanac readers learn Beltane cakes arise from ancient Celtic spring rites. Origins link to Baal worship and May Day Eve practices in Britain and Ireland, with Morris dancers still passing the cakes. Modern lore notes bonfires, nine knob oatcakes, and luck-bringing rituals for crops and livestock.
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Bush and officials mark Soil and Water Stewardship Week
Gov George W Bush proclaims April 30 through May 7 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Floresville with County Judge Marvin Quinney signing a Wilson County proclamation. Ben Korzekwa emphasizes a positive stewardship attitude to safeguard clean water as part of a watershed management focus with districts statewide promoting conservation.
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Labatt FCE Club Report and Spring Conference Notes
The Labatt FCE met April 6 at the Church of Christ fellowship hall with 19 members and county agent Marilyn Bullock. The Spring Conference was held in Boerne on March 22 with 10 Wilson County FCE members. Local members entered projects judged with many winners. labatt will take a reconnaissance trip in May. True Women trip to Seguin was a big success with thanks to Seguin Chamber of Commerce and guides Dotsy Dwyer and Juanita Turner. Members should turn in Tasters Luncheon recipes by August 1. Marilyn Bullock demonstrated cathedral quilt blocks and aimed to have a raffle ticket sale at the luncheon.
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Floresville Seniors Host Domino Tournament and Games
The Floresville Senior Citizens Center hosted a domino tournament with 20 players. Bud Wilkerson and Adela Felux won first, Agnes Jasik and Viola Brown second, Silvia Bench and Mary McCloskey third. The group also held bingo bancos with 20 participants. Mary Etta Moseley led in games, Ella B. Kolenda won bancos, Amelia Alameda second, Frances Murill booby prize, Frances Sehrmeek consolation. Call 830-393-6180 for details.
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Silvia Bench
Mary McCloskey
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Mary Etta Moseley
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Ella B. Kolenda
Amelia Alameda
Frances Murill
Frances Sehrmeek
Floresville Senior Citizens Center
Free Movie Ratings Hotline Offered by Catholic Conference
Parents may call a toll free line sponsored by the United States Catholic Conference for a free rating of six recent movies. The service provides the Catholic rating, a brief review, and the MPAA rating. Call 1-800-311-4222 for a free rating.
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