Lions Club offers $150 scholarship to La Vernia seniors
La Vernia Lions Club announces a $150 scholarship for the senior who submits the winning letter before May 22. Applicants should pursue higher education or vocational training. funds issued on proof of entry. Letters must reveal student identity, accomplishments, future goals, and how the scholarship would be used. Judging is confidential and winner announced at graduation May 29.
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The
Lions Club
la Vernia High
la Vernia Lions Club
Nursing Home Week Begins With Mothers Day Activities
The community is invited to National Nursing Home Week starting May 10 with events at our Texas facility. An Open House Birthday Party runs 2 to 4 p.m. May 10, plus a Mid-Coastal Area picnic and bingo. Activities include a sing along and a back when day with youth interviews.
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National Nursing Home
Texas Nursing Home Association
American Health Care Association
La Vernia All Sports Banquet to Feature Gary De Laune
The La Vernia Athletic Association hosts the All-Sports Banquet on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Guest speaker is Gary De Laune, KENS TV sports anchor. Families should bring a meat, vegetable, and salad or dessert for their party plus one. Contact Joyce Adams or Margie Markgraf for details.
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Gary de Laune
All Sports
la Vernia Athletic Association
Kenstv
Soil Stewardship Week Observance in Wilson County
The Wilson County Soil and Water Conservation District joins a national observance May 24 to 31 1981 with the theme Society's Pressure Paint. Jarutowicz chairman of the district describes soil and water as gifts requiring conservation and prudent management.
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Jarutowicz
SWCD
Traeger to Serve as Governor for a Day in 1981 Session
State Senator John Traeger of Seguin will be honored as Governor for a Day in Austin on May 9 and is elected President Pro Tempore on opening day of the 1981 legislative session. He will assume the office of Governor following tradition.
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John Traeger
D-Seguin
Austin
State Senate
Gover
Governor for a Day Will Swear In Senator Traeger in May
Wilson County residents will travel to Austin on May 9 1981 for Governor for a Day events honoring Senator John Traeger of Seguin. The day includes Capitol tours, a 11 00 a m swearing in, a 12 noon reception and a 12 30 p m barbecue luncheon ticket price 11 per person.
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Capitol
Traeger
Senate Chamber
Erwin
Red Rive
Exxon Back Opens New Service Station in Nixon
The Exxon service station on Highway 87 in Nixon reopened recently under Sue Wishert and C. H. O'Neal of Smiley. The April 27, 1981 opening offers Exxon self serve and full service pumps plus oil products, car wash, grease and tire service with extended weekday hours and shorter Sundays. The O'Neal family previously ran Lexington Inn in Gonzales.
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Nixon
Sue Wishert
C. H. (Cleburn) O’neal
Smiley
Wishert
Exxon
O’neal
Lexington Inn
Gonzales
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Margie
Markgraf
Athletic Association
Col
Wilson County
Seguin
W. D. Cox
Courthouse Square
Floresville
Treager
Bill Clements
Bill Hobby
Texas House of Representatives
Senate
la Verni
Wilson CO
Peter J. Russo
LA Vernia
Texas
U.S
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