Unrung bell dates to 1829 with Mexico link tale
A reader recalls an old bell marked 1829 found in a Texas home. Dennis Wiley confirms its age and weight, suggesting Mexican church origins. The note also shares community flu hardships and several local kindness moments amid winter illness.
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Dennis Wiley
Mexico
San Antonio
Power Point Winners for Weeks 1 to 17 in Wilson County
The Wilson County News 17 week Power Points promotion crowned local and area winners from Adkins to Von Ormy. Winners earned 25 gift certificates from participating businesses and a $1000 weekly state prize, with no state winner from the local area.
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Wilson County News
Adkins
von Ormy
Jo Lynn Grant
van Ormy
Cheryl Adams
Kenny Lindsey
Nadia Moreno
Path
Denny Joe Wintrek
Marcus Slagle
David Huffman
Floresville
Tim
St. Ann's Ladies Auxiliary to Meet at Parish Hall
The St. Ann's Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary of LaVernia will hold a meeting on Sunday Jan 23 at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. Election of new officers for the year will be held. All ladies of the parish are members of the auxiliary.
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Citizens’ Recycling
Tenth St
Floresville
Falls City
Sr. Citizens Ctr
Path Vfw
Crim
Justice Ctr
LaVernia United
Sacred Heart School
San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc
Arnold Lambeck
Jeff McGrew
Mollie Benoacini
St. Ann’s Ladies Auxiliary
St. Ann’s
Longhorn Volunteer Fire Dinner Raffle Tickets On Sale
Longhorn Volunteer Fire Department members are selling raffle tickets for the 17th annual barbeque dinner and auction to be held on April 29. Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5.
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Longhorn Volunteer Fire Department
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