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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1997
Page
4
In Floresville Dale Pfeil was honored as Firefighter of the Year for the third straight year at the volunteer fire department appreciation banquet held March 1 at the fire station. Deputy Chief Marvin Roemer credited his tireless service and role model conduct as he presented the award to Pfeil.
Republican John P. Kelly, Pearsall school superintendent, outlines four core campaign themes: pro life and family values, opposition to gun control, strong military stance, and emphasis on traditional education. He notes prior service in USAF and roles at Texas A&M and a Kingsville prep school.
The text states one horsepower equals lifting 550 pounds per foot per second and notes global water power potential around three million horsepower. It gives concrete slab guidance: largest stones should be one quarter the slab thickness and driveway stones no larger than one and a half inches. It also mentions the Purple Heart’s origin as the Badge of Military Merit before 1932 and its first use for Revolutionary War soldiers.
Stockdale Wil son County sheriff deputies arrested two youths on Feb 25 and charged them with burglary of a building. The Lorenz King house on 7th Street was broken into on Feb 21 by a 15 and a 16 year old who searched for money and took items from a refrigerator. The youths were released to parental custody. the 16 year old had prior auto theft conviction.
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