Well Wishes For Ricky After School Bus Injury
Six year old Ricky Cantu remains in Methodist Hospital San Antonio after a bus crossing accident near Floresville Elementary School. He suffers a compound fracture of the right leg and other injuries, with his leg in traction for six weeks. Ricky’s mother Alice notes the family’s faith and community support as Floresville EMS is praised for prompt transport to care.
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Ricky Cantu
Alice
Alice Cantu
Ricky
Rodney
Reynaldo
Floresville
Methodist Hospital
Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio
Texas
Richard Jr
Green Valley
Richard Cantu
Floresville Ems
Floresville Memorial Hospital
Methodist
Lions Mop and Broom Sale Highlights Household Items
Floresville Lions Club taps support for their Mop and Broom Sale with mops and brooms in all sizes plus related goods like sponges mats and ironing board covers. Proceeds fund charities through Lions International. inquiries include brochures and membership.
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Floresville Lions Club
Lions Club
Virginia's Cafe Opens on Highway 181 Near Floresville
Virginia and Charles Magee open Virginia's Cafe six point eight miles north of Floresville on Highway 181 next to Koenig's Meat Market. Eva Cabello is chief cook while Virginia supervises evenings and works days at Green Valley Nursery. Charles invites the public to sample their home cooked American and Mexican dishes.
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Virginia
Floresville
Charles Magee
Eva Cabello
Green Valley Nurseries
Koenig
Charles
Magee’s
Newell to Speak at La Vernia Graduation Ceremony
Alton Newell will deliver the commencement address at the 1982 La Vernia Baccalaureate Service and Graduation Exercises. The program starts at 8:00 p.m. Friday May 28 in the High School Stadium. Newell, son of an Oklahoma sharecropper, leads Newell Recycling Company and ten affiliates and is noted for recovering materials from used autos and metal products.
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Alton Newell
LaVernia
Newell
Oklahoma
Newell Recycling Company
America
Wall Street Journal
Sousa Awards Honor Tammy Stone and Ernie Keen at Floresville High
John Philip Sousa Awards were given to Tammy Stone and Ernie Keen for outstanding performances with the Floresville High School Band. Band director Donald Braun announced the dual honors citing their regional band, solo and ensemble work and band council service. Alton Newell, San Antonio educator and trustee, spoke at the graduation event.
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Tammy Stone
Ernie Keen
Floresville
Donald Braun
Stone
Keen
Beau
America
Alton Newell
Alamo Boys Ranch
Beautify
Welcome Back Home After Illness in La Vernia
Pete Russo thanks the La Vernia EMS and volunteers for transport to hospitals and support from friends. He cites thanks to Ruby Walker and Mary Margaret Duelm for coordination and updates, Pastor Rob Skinner for hospital visits, and mentions local papers and printers keeping The Wilson County News on schedule during his absence.
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Pete Russo
la Vernia Ems and
Parti
Carl Zenner
John Cockrell
Ruby Walker
Mary Margaret Duelm
Rob Skinner
First Baptist Church
LaVernia
EMS
C. O. Hawkins
John
Mary Ann Janacek
DeWitt County View
Cuero Printing Co
Bernice Brelsford
Elaine Kolodziej
Wilson County News
Spring Concert Delights Floresville Beginner Band
The Beginner Band under Donald Braun charmed the audience with Village Charm at the Floresville Bands annual Spring Concert. The event showcased youth musical talent and community participation.
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Donald Braun
Floresville
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Lions
Lions International
Virginia Magee
la Vernia
John Philip Sousa Awards
Mary Hardin Baylor College
Oklahoma Christian College
Freedom Foundation
Valley Forge
Sthry
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