Park project approved and funding plan announced
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approves the City Park project cost 46168.00 for 16 acres with a 23084.00 grant and 23084.00 local share to be funded by Lion's Club school district and city. A public meeting in La Vernia School on December 20 1977 addresses financing details and community contributions. The city street project nears completion pending ditch work by the state. City Marshal Paul Mattke Jr resigns effective January 1 1978 after 12 years. Aimed at curbing youth marijuana use the council considers a curfew and will hold a public hearing after the new year.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Lion’s Club
la Vernia
Texas Highway Department
Paul Mattke, Jr
Paul
Marshall
Wilson County Courthouse restoration grants seek state federal aid
Judge Gresham L. Akin announces two grant applications to restore the Wilson County Courthouse. One is a Texas Historical Commission grant of 35000 dollars and the other a 250000 dollar Federal Aid grant through Public Works Impact. Akin notes the aging building needs modern safety upgrades and a redesigned stairway after architects deemed the remodel beyond repair.
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Wilson County
Gresham L. Akin
Akin
Texas Historical Committee
Public Works Impact
Austin
R.L. Eschenburg
Eschenburg
Historical Committee
AACOG
Hi-Way Haus Restaurant Staff Share Longstanding Roles
Laura Waltisperger describes her decade in the La Vernia Hi-Way Haus as morning shift work focused on upkeep and serving readiness. Rita Witte, evening waitress for over three years, joined after being approached by co-owner Ruby Lee Moore, with both noting the friendly regular customers and strong team spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Waltisperger
Hi-Way Haus
la Vernia
Waltisperger
Ben Waltisperger
Robert Ben
Doss
Coleen Kiser
Mary Alice Scull
Ness Pearl Brewery
San Antonio
Bernice
Rita Witte
Ruby Lee Moore
Rita
Alfred Witte
Witte
Marty
Jody
Rhonda
Donna
Converse
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Rhoads
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Ardley B Cross Sr
Sixty four guests gathered in Oak Park to honor the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ardley B Cross Sr of Elgin. They were married in San Antonio fifty years ago and have six children with five attending.
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Ardley B. Cross Sr
Elgin
Oak Park
E.E. West
County unemployment rate qualifies grant aid
The official stated the qualification is an approved county unemployment rate that Wilson County already has, with the grant amount described as 100 percent restoration aid.
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Wilson County
Picture day notice for band and football in La Vernia
Band and football pictures may be seen at Ray's in La Vernia. The notice invites students and families to view the photo offerings and consider ordering prints from the local shop.
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Ray’s
la Vernia
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By Ewald Koepp, JR
Laura Walfisperger
Carl Cross
Corpus Christi
J.B. Cross
Brownwood
Jerry Cross
Ernest (Floy) Perkins
E.E
Georgia
Adkins
Cross
Lynne
Wilson County News and Shopper
LaVernia
Stockdale
Sutherland Springs
Floresville
Poth
Woodvalley
Wilson CO. Publishing CO
Peter J. Russo P.C
Texas
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