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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1982
Page
1
Lothar Puhlmann announces candidacy for Place 2 on the La Vernia Independent School District Board of Trustees. He and his wife Shirley are 1962 La Vernia High School graduates, with two children in the district, lifelong residents urging support for the April 3, 1982 election.
Eight pieces of construction gear valued at over $175,000 were recovered and six people arrested after a raid on a rented farm house in Canada Verde. Agencies involved included Wilson County Sheriff’s Office DPS FBI and Floresville Police with multiple officers and troopers. The thefts were believed to target the San Antonio area and suspects were not Wilson County residents.
An advertisement on page 3 promotes IRA guidance from State Bank of LaVernia urging readers to seek assistance with individual retirement accounts. It highlights confusion around IRA topics and positions the bank as a help resource.
Wittes Barbecue in LaVernia will be closed on Saturday March 20 for the stockshow. Officials invite attendees to return after the event and say see you at the Livestock Show.
The La Vernia area invites golfers to help at the New City Park driving range. Volunteers are needed to till the compacted topsoil and rake the area so bermuda grass can be planted. Work is requested promptly to accelerate project progress.
A and A Grocery and Meat Market will close at 12:00 noon Saturday March 20 in support of the La Vernia Live Stock Show. Los Santos Mexican Restaurant also closes Saturday March 20, opening for breakfast only and closing at 11:00 a.m.
Stockdale hosts an area Easter event named A Day in the Park at Stockdale City Park on Easter Sunday April 11 1982. The Hermann Sons Lodge sponsors events including an Egg Hunt Turkey Shoot and Washer Pitching with a Chili Cook-Off between B C Corner Store and Miller Lite.
A shiny yellow bicycle will be awarded to one winner from a drawing to support Floresville City Park. The Alpha Beta Lambda Sorority hosts the fundraiser with a Knight's Western Auto Store donation. Funds will buy playground equipment for local recreation, with information available at Knight's Western Auto and Teltschik's Inc. in Floresville or at Saturday soccer games.
The notice states Tommy's Exxon will shut its doors at 12 00 noon Saturday March 20 1982. The closure is announced as a single event with no further details.
Members and friends are reminded of a Sunday meeting on March 21 at 4:00 p.m. on the lodge grounds. A tree planting ceremony honors past presidents since the lodge hall’s construction. Fellowship and supper follow with barbecue and drinks provided. members to bring side dishes.
Lion Ray Dudley appointed Talent Director for the Miss LaVernia Pageant and will seek local talent from area residents. Local lions club invites musical solos groups dancers and other acts with April rehearsals for participants. Interested persons may call 779 6901 in the evening or write LaVernia Lions Club P O Box 217 LaVernia 78121.
Doug Wildenstein will serve as this year s LaVernia Pageant director. The pageant is set for April 30 at LaVernia High School Cafetorium with the Bluebonnet Fest on May 8 at the Chamber of Commerce grounds. Lions Club invites candidates aged 16 to under 21 who are juniors at LaVernia High School. Winners serve the community.
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