Wilson County News marks new chapter after founder's death
The Wilson County News recalls its beginnings as the Wilson County Shopper in 1974 and notes a transition to weekly publication under new management on January 1, 1985 after founder Pete Russo's death. The narrator describes family involvement, covering Wilson County from La Vernia to Floresville and Stockdale to Poth, and emphasizes a hopeful continuation as a family enterprise.
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South Texas
Wilson County News
Wilson County Shopper
Peter J. Russo
C. QO. Hawkins
Wilson Soak Rem Oe
Fister
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Pete
Russo
Seguin
Floresville
Stockdale
Wilson County
la Vernia
Path
Thank you for your support during Peter J Russo's illness
A gratitude note from Elaine Kolodziej editor and publisher of Wilson County News thanks visitors, callers, flower givers, and prayers for the late Peter J Russo founder and former publisher. It also acknowledges EMS volunteers Dr Steven Schepler Floresville staff and Fr Jeremiah Murphy for care and blessings.
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Peter J. Russo
EMS
Steven L. Scheppler
P.A
Floresville
Wilson County Memorial Hospital
Mr. Russo
Jeremiah Murphy
Peter Joseph Russo
Wilson County News
Elaine Kolodziej
Bernice Brelsford
Wilson County
Bentwood Floresville
Texas
Wilson County Plans Big 1986 Sesquicentennial
Wilson County maps its role in the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial during a Floresville meeting. Deuval, descendant of Erastus Deaf Smith, helps coordinate a year long county observance with main events set for the Floresville Peanut Festival period.
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Wilson County
Floresville
Deuval
Erastus “Deaf” Smith
Dence
Mexico
Smith
Sam Houston
Alamo
Houston
Will Rose Realty Installs MLS Terminal in San Antonio Area
Will Rose Realty has installed the PRC Realty Systems computer terminal giving Realtors and clients immediate access to the San Antonio MLS. Listings and recent sales across Bexar and nearby counties will be available to participating members. The firm covers rural and suburban properties in Wilson Guadalupe and Eastern Bexar County and expects improved service for buyers and sellers.
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Will Rose Realty
PRC Realty Systems
San Antonio
MLS
Bexar
Tri-County
Wilson
Guadalupe
Bexar County
First New Year baby born at Wilson Memorial Hospital
Jessica Lynn Titzman arrived at 4:08 p.m. on January 1 1985 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents Edmund and Donna Titzman of Rt 4 Box 140 welcomed the child with hospital staff noting she was the first arrival of the year at Wilson Memorial.
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Jessica Lynn Titzman
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Edmund Titzman, Jr
Rt. 4
Box 140
Floresville
Harry L. Chavez
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