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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1986
Page
1
Polish Pioneer Days at Command Park on June 8 and Union Valley Homecoming Association events, plus Cemetery Association annual meeting set for 11 A.M. on Sunday.
The Annual Parish Picnic at St Luke's Church Loire, Sunday June 1, features a brisket barbecue dinner at 1, air conditioned seating, an auction with items including a Rockport-made quilt and a guided fishing trip for six, with a 3:30 auction start and a 8 pm to midnight dance by Leonard Rodrigues and the Momentum. The event is at FM 536 near the 1937 intersection between Floresville and Pleasanton.
The Wilson County Support Group for the Disabled will skip its regular first Monday meetings in the library this summer. The next gathering is scheduled for Sept 8 1986. For assistance call Mary Kolb at 393 6078.
Rose Realty announces the Grand Opening of Oak Valley Subdivision off FM 539 three miles from US 87. Oak covered tracts from 1% to 2 acres offer mobile, modular, or conventional homes in a rural La Vernia setting. Down payments from 500 and monthly payments from 132.
Floresville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on June 5 1986 at the KC Hall. Guest speaker will be W C Newberry Ed D. Social hours begin at 7 pm dinner at 8 pm. Tickets are $8 each until May 30. contact Elsie at 393 3105 or visit the chamber office for details.
Coed volleyball tournament set for June 22, 1986 at Path City Park invites teams. First to third place trophies offered. last day to enter is June 18. Registration fees are waived. For information contact Debbie at 484-3621 or Pat at 484-2382.
Stockdale St Marys Catholic Church hosts its annual picnic on Sunday June 1 1986 with a barbecue dinner at 11 30 a m and an afternoon of games and entertainment. Auction starts at 4 p m with more prizes to follow. Sunday Masses at 8 a m and 10 30 a m and a Saturday 7 p m Mass. Events run rain or shine under the large covered recreation center.
LaVernia Hermann Sons invites members and guests to a Sunday picnic at Bobbie Barker Park starting at noon. Families should bring food for their group, drinks and eating utensils are provided, and attendees should bring lawn chairs a fishing polo swimsuit and games for an afternoon of fun.
You can run a giveaway advertisement at no charge with the Wilson County News. No fee is listed, and readers are advised to call 393-4057 for details.
The Wilson County News joins Wilson Memorial Hospital and others to support the Telethon on May 31 and June 1. Proceeds from baked goods at Wal Mart on Friday May 30 and haircuts at A Cut Above on Friday will go to the telethon.
The city invites residents to name the Fifth and PD Street park now hosting a Name the Park contest. Prizes include 50 and 25 dollar savings bonds for first and second place, with runner-up awards. Entries due June 2 noon via deposit boxes in downtown stores.
Polly Bayer of Floresville Flower Shop was elected chair of the Floresville Downtowners Association with I. D. Flores Jr. as vice chair and Ryan Kelley as secretary treasurer. The nonprofit group seeks 25 dollar dues for businesses and 10 dollars for individuals and plans to coordinate events with the Main Street Development Committee. Their next meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday June 12 at City Hall.
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