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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1999
Page
10
On December 24 1969 a woman trapped with five others in a department store elevator shared Christmas memories while waiting for a repair. The older couple Mr and Mrs Phillips, a navy suited man and the writer passed the long wait with small talk and holiday reflections.
A tale of two strangers trapped in an elevator share stories over cheese and wine for hours. Gift baskets arrive from a relieved manager and two couples stay connected, leading to a sunset Hawaiian wedding and yearly Christmas greetings with gourmet cheese and wine.
The Sheriff's Santa Program again opens to collect toy and food donations for county families in need. Last year it aided 96 families. this year aims to help at least 100, including children of fallen deputies in Atascosa County.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park presents its ninth Christmas celebration A Timeless Christmas on Saturday December 18 from 6 to 9 p m The program includes a tour of President Johnson s boyhood home and historic Christmas radio recordings A Christmas Tree Lighting will follow on Sunday near Stonewall The events are free for the public For information call 830 868 7128 ext 244
With cooler weather comes the urge for fireside warmth. Opening the damper lets heat escape like a large window. Install glass doors to keep heat in and enjoy flames. Check and sweep the chimney for nests or obstructions and note needed repairs.
Floresville event for the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park reschedules the January tour of Rancho de las Cabras to Saturday January 8 at 10 am. The tour will be at the City of Floresville River Park on SH 97. The park closes on New Year’s Day, and tours will resume the first Saturday schedule next month. For information call 210-932-1001.
The SPJST Youth Club holds a bake sale on Saturday December 18 starting at 8 a.m. in Floresville. Items include cakes cookies and kolaches with sales locations in front of Baumann's Grocery and Walmart.
Santa Claus will appear at Kimble Chiropractic Clinic at the corner of U.S. 181 and D Street in Floresville on Thursday December 16 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m. All ages welcome and attendees may bring cameras for photos.
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