Stockdale notes kindness and local happenings before Christmas
A Stockdale town column recalls acts of kindness on Main Street, neighborly help, and a friend’s concern at the cemetery. It notes prickly pear spread and the cactus moth threat heading toward Texas, plus local scenes, art group, dining spots, and residents traveling abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale
Florida
Florida-Alabama Line
Texas
Mexico
Germany
Dottie Bowden
Carter Lambeck
Nick Tomerlin
Thailand
Sara
Jeanette Cheek
New Mexico
el Paso
West
Pecan
Dickey Streets
Caddogal
Gvec
Integrity in a Changing Era and Ice Delivery Traditions
The author reflects on aging and the fading code of integrity noting personal belongings should be secure even with locks. They contrast current mistrust with earlier times when gates and doors stayed unlocked and ice delivery bills were left with a card and weekly or monthly payments.
Honest Reflections on Hard Times and Public Trust
The writer recalls cash payments to icemen and food deliveries during the 1929- era downturn, notes theft by the hungry when homes were empty, and condemns political corruption. He laments loss of honesty and integrity, urges readers to uphold truth and a clear conscience.
Resolutions kids and teens will never utter
Debbie Farmer humor piece imagines impossible vows from preschoolers and teenagers. It catalogs playful, absurd resolutions such as a preschooler refusing to whine, brushing teeth after meals, or teenagers denying parental guidance, all in a light, humorous tone.
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China
Debbie Farmer
California
Farmer
Wilson County
Wilsoncountynews.com
Family Daze
Wew-Online
Blue Bonnet Club enjoys Gruene outing
Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club members and guests met December 11 at the Gristmill in Gruene historic district. They dined in the Turkey room, toured Gruene to view Christmas lights, and praised social committee members Kay Deagen and Billie Jo Wolff for planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bonnet Club
Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club
Gruene
Guadalupe River
Molly Rowell
Kay Deagen
Billie Jo Wolff
Vanessa Bosanko
Johnie
Ben
Helen Denson
Erskine
Mary Denson
James
Frances Hastings
Cathy Hilton
Leslie McLelland
Sue McLelland
Helen Meyers
John Tom
Bernice Person
T.C
Linda West
Bennie
Eve of Bexar Luncheon Highlights DRTX Chapters
Wilson County residents Cheryl Embrey and Pat Kuykendall joined about 250 members and guests of the Alamo Heroes and Alamo Couriers chapters of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for an Eve of Bexar Luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club. Dr Jesus Frank De La Teja presented slides and discussed his book San Antonio de Bexar A Community of New Spains Northern Frontier, winner of the Presidio La Bahia award and the San Antonio Conservation Society Book Citation.
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Wilson County
Cheryl Embrey
Pat Kuykendall
Alamo Heroes
Alamo Couriers
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Bexar
San Antonio Country Club
Jesus Frank de la Teja
San Antonio de Bexar
New Spains
Presidio
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Floresville
Snoga
Goliad
San Antonio
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Chihuahua
la Vernia
Los Santos
Taqueria Guadalajara
Third St
Roosevelt Ave
LaVernia
Visa
M/C
American Express
Frontier Dry Cleaners & Laundry Service
1604
Shell
Loyce McCarter
Pat James
Ron Thaney
Tenth
Wilson County Abstract Co
William L. Knobles
Bill J. Klingeman
Janice M. Carr
Crawford
Partners IN Health Professional
Tuner Lane
Hwy
Lynn’s Automotive
Maham Corporation
E. Stockdale
Granny’s Glory Barn
Lago
Wilson Memorial Hospital
America
HBO
Cinemax
Tendard
Aviemer
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