Annual Bluebonnet Fest Parade and Fair in La Vernia
The Fourth Annual Bluebonnet Fest sails into La Vernia this Saturday May 8 starting with a 10 am parade downtown. A barbecue and country sausage dinner run noon to evening on the Chamber grounds followed by games a carnival a watermelon eating contest washer pitching a band concert and food booths. The day ends with a 9 pm Miss La Vernia introduction and dance by Two Way Street.
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la Vernia
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson County Democratic Primary Election Results
Wilson County voters chose W D Cox for County Judge with 2811 votes and Joe Estrada 2230. Don McKenzie led County Treasurer race with 2030 to Peggy Jaeggli 2350. Precinct winners include Manuel Toscano 895 and Richard Cantu Jr 555 in Precinct 1, Jo Ann Brannan 809 over Joe Richardson 631 in Precinct 2, Cornelia Frazier 167 and Melvin Deagen 439 against Harry Nelson 154 in Precinct 3, and B J Poppe 703 over J L Rice 511 in Precinct 4. Precinct 2 Commissioner went to Albert Pruski 801 over Leonard Rotter 659. Precinct 4 incumbent C W Daniels ran unopposed and other officials were unopposed: County Clerk Richard Boll, District Clerk Jody Gregory, and District Judge R L Eschenburg.
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Wilson County
W. D. Cox
Joe Estrada
Don McKenzie
Peggy Jaeggli
Cornelia Frazier
Harry Nelson
Melvin Deagen
B. J. Poppe
J.L. Rice
Leonard Rotter
Albert Pruski
C. W. Daniels
Richard Boll
Jody Gregory
R. L. Eschenburg
LaVernia Christian Teaching Center Dedication Draws Crowd
The LaVernia Christian Teaching Center Church dedication drew over 300 attendees on Sunday April 25 1982 from 2 to 5 pm. Pastors from South Texas and Oklahoma joined Rev Billy C Moore in leading the ceremony with twenty pastors recognized and the Corner Stones gospel band performing after the service. The event, organized by Rev Clarence Bradford, featured a full program and noted strong attendance with people standing along walls.
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New LaVernia
Oklahoma State
Billy C. Moore
New Area Church
Clarence Bradford
Nixon-Leesville Camp Valley
Corner Stones
Moore
Jack Autrey
Witte's Barbecue to Close for Bluebonnet Fest
Witte's Barbecue and Steak House will be closed all day Saturday May 8 for the Bluebonnet Fest. Local patrons are advised to plan meals accordingly as the restaurant suspends operations for the event.
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Witte
Ace Reid Cartoons Now Available for Local Ads
Advertisers may contact Jim Mullins at 3131 Lasses in San Antonio for information. Mullins says each cartoon will be used exclusively for a business advertisement. It’s another way businesses can reach the consumer.
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Ace Reid
Jim Mullins
San Antonio
Mullins
Fest Parade Entries for Bluebonnet Fest in LaVernia
Entries for the Bluebonnet Fest Parade in LaVernia may enter by calling city hall or visiting the office. The parade starts at 10 30 a m with judging at 9 00 a m. The parade marshal will be at the Hwy 87 and Bluebonnet Street intersection near Koepp Chevrolet.
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LaVernia
City Hall
Hwy. 87
Bluebonnet Street
Koepp Chevrolet
Miss LaVernia Pageant Thanks Donors and Supporters
The LaVernia Lions Club thanks all who donated time talent and money to the 4th Annual Miss LaVernia Pageant. Special appreciation to the LaVernia School District for use of the Cafetorium and to The Wilson County News for advance coverage. Invitees are urged to attend next year and support the Bluebonnet Fest.
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LaVernia Lions Club
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Justice of the Peace
Manuel Toscano
Richard Cantu, Jr
Jo Ann Brannan
Joe Richardson
Miss LaVernia
Alisa Strey
LaVernia High School
Kelly Merkle
Gill Merkle
Kelly
LaVernia High
Kimi Pizzini
Kimi
Joseph Pizzini
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