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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1983
Page
1
The Wilson County News unveils a Summer Saver Classified Ad rate offering 3 lines for 3 weeks at $3 with a free three week extension if items don’t sell. Business classifieds remain $2 per week for a 3 line ad and details are on page 18.
Shirley Pooley purchases Akin Floral and Nursery in Stockdale and renames it Stockdale Flowers, Etc. The shop on Main Street, run with her son Frank since July 1, 1983, offers fresh flowers, potted plants, silk arrangements, gifts, and wire services with plans to expand to nursery stock and gardening supplies.
A reader and the editor clash over gendered terms used for lawmakers in Austin. The writer says Elaine Kolodziej overreached with "the boys in Austin" while noting many lawmakers are women. The editor concedes bias in referring to the "girls" who supposedly did their homework.
Floresville City Manager Everett Taylor resigned at a June 23 1983 council meeting after twelve years in office. He will become director of the Sheltered Workshop operation opening in Floresville citing new city grants and progress including paved streets walkways sewer connections a new city park with pool and park facilities. The city seeks a successor to Taylor.
La Vernia Lions Club held a dinner meeting at Los Santos Restaurant on June 28 1983 with good turnout. Rev Gary Goodson was installed as a new member. The club aids the new park with lighting and picnic tables and seeks local business contacts to attract regional companies.
Floresville boasts a modern library on the Square behind the County Courthouse with librarian Beverly Smith, assistant Barbara Harvey, and part time Dorothy Kempf delivering courteous service. The library joins Interlibrary Services to request books from other libraries and offers 30 weeks of operation from 9 40 to 8 and Saturdays 9 to noon. Summer branches at LaVernia Grammar School and Poth City Hall, with Stockdale to be negotiated. LaVernia open Mondays and Thursdays 9 to 11 30. Poth open weekdays. Friends of the Library chaired by Sharon Ammann with Betsy Herry as Secretary.
Will Rose Realty is expanding its staff and invites applications for Real Estate Agent positions. Training will be provided. Contact Will Rose at 649 1541 to arrange an appointment and interview.
The Floresville Chamber of Commerce launches its yearly dues drive with a 5 dollar per employee rate, minimum 30 and maximum 120. Meetings occur every second Monday at the Chamber office 1003 C Street Floresville. Otto Henke Jr. invites new members and active participation. Other officers include Larry Poth and Ken Barber with directors listed.
The LaVernia Hermann Sons Lodge July meeting is canceled because of a statewide Grand Lodge rally with all officers. The next regular meeting is set for August 21 at 4 p.m. at the Lodge Hall.
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