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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1997
Page
8
The Braches House and the Sam Houston Oak are marked today as living legacies from Janice Woods Windle novel inspired history. The CBS mini series spotlights the enduring stories of courageous real men and true women depicted in True Women.
LaVernia Volunteer Fire Department hosts a July 4 picnic and dance at LaVernia Chamber of Commerce Park. Barbecue dinner starts 11:30 a.m. with games craft face painting dunking booth greased pig contest auction at 1 p.m. and a Road Closed dance at 8 p.m. Call 210-253-8331 or 779-2744 for info.
The Blue Bonnet Club met June 12 at Kay Deagen's home. Frances Hassmann led the program and minutes. Guests Rena Mills and Mary Denson attended. Luke Childress rode the Blue Bonnet float in Jubilee and earns the 1997 Blue Bonnet Scholarship. Next meeting will be at Molly Rowell's home in July.
The Eagle Creek neighborhood and the Volunteer Fire Department sponsor an old fashioned Fourth of July parade beginning at 6 30 p m at the fire station on F M 775. A barbecue follows and fireworks can be brought to the safe zone at 9 30 p m. The parade theme is Our Texas Heritage History with encouraged costumes and prizes. Call numbers provided for details.
The Wilson County Youth Rodeo Association held a Jackpot Rodeo on June 14 at Stockdale Arena. Contestants across Pee Wee Junior and Senior levels competed in calf roping team roping chute dogging goat tying and speed events. Winners included Judson Nowotny goats barrels straights poles and Ethan Owen stake race with Kasey earning accolades in Junior events.
Floresville United Methodist Church hosts a sausage and ham dinner on Sunday June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at 4th and B Street. Dinner includes new potatoes green beans coleslaw dessert and iced tea with a 4 50 plate. Ann Cooper runs the concession benefiting Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. WCYRA summer rodeo starts July 5 books open 9 a.m. roping 10 a.m. speed events noon call Booker Young at 210-996-1608.
Floresville High School 60s reunion set for Saturday July 5 at SPJST Hall off EM 1303. Classes of 1965 66 67 68 69 to be featured. RSVP requested by May with phone contact 210 393 6148.
The United Methodist Women invite the public to a June 29 gathering at church grounds for an ice cream judging event or to sample flavors. Donations support the Wilson County Children's Services Board.
A notice lists toll free numbers for an Explore Arizona package including Pointe Hilton Resorts and Grand Canyon Railway and for information on alleviating chronic pain via the University Pain Center. It provides a toll free line and a website.
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