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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2000
Page
8
The La Vernia Volunteer Firefighters fund raising picnic is set for Tuesday July 4 at the Chamber of Commerce Hall on U S 87. The event runs from 10 a m with proceeds aiding local firefighting efforts.
The Wilson County 4 H Council and Adult Boosters will sell fireworks June 30 to July 4 at F W Electric on U S 181 N from 4 p m to 10 30 p m to fund 4 H programs. Proceeds go to the 4 H Boosters. thanks are extended to Mr Freasier for use of his lot and donation. State Fair entries due Aug 15. extension office hours 6 p m. Fourth of July picnic features lawn mower races dunking booth face painting jumping castle barbecue at 11 30 a m bingo auction at 1 p m baking contest greased pig chase and prizes including a Polaris 4 wheeler and a 52 inch color TV. For more info call 830 779 4321.
The Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild presents Kaleidoscope of Fashion on Sept 23 at Adams Mark Hotel Fiesta Pavilion. Tickets are 25 dollars with doors at 11 viewing, luncheon at 12, show at 12 45. Contact Linda Sides or Cathy Wallace for details.
Mesquite Trail Drivers announce three Playday and Showdeo events at Mesquite Hall and Arena on July 21 and August 25. Entry is five dollars with a 70 percent jackpot payout. Books open 7 p.m. shows start 8 p.m. Activities include pole bending, cloverleaf barrels, straightaway barrels, stake race, mystery event, leadline class. ages range from Novice 8 and under to Old Timers 40 and over. Contact Mesquite Hall or Jo Ann Conlee for details.
A dance sponsored by the Mesquite Trail Drivers on July 1 runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Mesquite Hall. Burgundy provides the music. Admission is five dollars. Call 830-649-4147 for details.
Rain failed to dampen jubilee enthusiasm as spectators sought cover and umbrellas while participants in the procession, including Hermann Sons dancers in swimsuits, kept the celebration moving.
Report on the June 17 parade notes stockdale outfits for rain and floats from Luling Floresville and SEE Stockdale. Floats soaked riders while Ye Old Watermelon Patch float aims for blue ribbon and a candidate for state representative mingled with voters along the parade route. Judy Malik, Watermelon Jubilee coordinator, expresses relief the celebration is over.
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