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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1997
Page
5
The idea that black cats bring bad luck traces to the Middle Ages when cats were tied to witchcraft and devilish magic. Witches were believed to have familiar cats, sometimes turning into felines, and cats accompanying witches faced execution.
American Legion Post 38 of Floresville installed new officers at its annual meeting on July 10. Appointments included Oran Stapleton as post adjutant Pete Devora as post commander J C Turner as sergeant at arms Fred Dippel as post commander Paul Altherr as district adjutant Royce C White as chaplain Frank Hayden as judge advocate Joe Holcombe as finance officer and Jack Holcombe as first vice commander. Installation was conducted by Leon Helmke district commander JoAnn Helmke district 14 auxiliary president.
Lovelace announces a strict burn ban requiring written declaration that outdoor burning does not exempt liability for damages or injuries. Permits are issued only on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 48 hours notice. To obtain a permit, contact Robert Lovelace at 393 7338.
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