Floresville votes Aug 23 bond election for power system
The City of Floresville calls a August 23 bond election to fund 450000 of Revenue Bonds for the Floresville Electric Light and Power System. The bonds, payable from net revenues and not from taxes, refinance 310000 of debt and fund system extensions with 3 to 5 percent interest. Mayor Merchant and local leaders express strong support.
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Floresville Electric Light & Power System
San Antonio Public Service Company
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Board of Trustees
San Antonio
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John c. Merchant
Wilson County
Lions vs Pleasanton Lions clash at Tiger Field Thursday
Floresville and Pleasanton clubs prepare for a big charity baseball game at Tiger Field in Floresville on August 11 at 8 PM. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Floresville to receive 75 percent of proceeds. Local Lions committee members organize the event amid playful antics and cross town rivalry.
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Tiger Field
Floresville
Pleasanton
Lions Club
Flores- Lions
Zane Lawdon
John Hill
H. W. Filleman
Fairview School Tax Election Saturday
Fairview residents are urged to vote in the school tax election set for Saturday. Polling places and times are announced by the district with details on levy funds and classroom improvements.
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Fairview
Plot Committee Names for Péanut Festival Float
Mrs John Hill chairman of the Queen's Float Committee for the Péanut Festival announced this week's members: Mrs Randy Williams, Mrs Wm Smith, Mrs Andy Hunter, A McKenzie and Mrs Harold.
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John Hill
Randy ‘Williams
Wm. A. Smith
Andy Hunter
A. McKenzie
Harold
United Gas Pipe Line Construction Soon To Start
United Gas Pipe Line Co announces a new 72 mile 20 inch gas pipeline from Agua Dulce to San Antonio to boost area gas capacity by 80 percent. Construction in Floresville area may begin within days. 40 to 50 workers expected, with Brown & Root renting an office and crews setting up.
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Agua Dulce
San Antonio
W. W. Clapton
United Gas Pipe Line Co
Clapton
Converse
Burnell
Kenedy
Adkins
Floresville
Karnes
City
Hobson
Falls City
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Light
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Brown & Root Company
Yorktown Defers Fair Until 1950
Yorktown will not hold its annual Little World's Fair this year. The chamber of commerce has announced the event is deferred to 1950.
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Chamber of Commerce
Year Round Homemaking Program Proving Worthwhile
Floresville gains a full year Homemaking program with Miss Emily Goehring guiding summer and adult projects. Students pursue clothing, garden work, food preservation, interior decor, planning, and finances while evaluations occur late August. An adult upholstery program also begins, expanding community homemaking education.
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Floresville
Emily Goehring
Large Crowd Expected Sunday At Fairview Baptist Church Homecoming
The Fairview Baptist Church plans its annual Homecoming next Sunday August 7 with an 11 A.M. opening service led by Rev Ernest Edwards who will deliver the message A noon basket dinner on the ground is planned At 3 P.M. Rev POOR Williams of Floresville Baptist Church will preach the Homecoming sermon Former members and residents of the Fairview community are expected to attend An invitation is extended to all to join old friends and neighbors in the celebration
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Fairview Baptist Church
Ernest Edwards
Poor Williams
Floresville
Hail and Wind Strike Floresville Area Tuesday Afternoon
A fierce windstorm with hail fell Monday afternoon across Floresville and nearby areas, sweeping down trees and causing a five hour power outage. The storm, accompanied by a flash flood, affected La Vernia and Sutherland Springs with light damage and transformer failures. Officials noted heavy damage to the Light Co. system, as crews worked from Floresville and San Antonio to restore service.
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E.E. Peavy
la Vernia
Sutherland Springs
Austin
Voters to Decide Floresville Consolidated ISD Questions Tomorrow
Residents and qualified voters are urged to vote tomorrow at Floresville City Hall or Sutherland Springs Schoolhouse. The ballot covers three items: maintain tax at 1.25 per 100 value after consolidation, settle pre-existing bonds, and authorize 30,000 in bonds to renovate Floresville High, add classrooms, science lab, and repair other buildings. The text stresses no high pressure tactics and urges vote in favor for better education.
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Sutherland. Springs
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All Star Softball Game Tonight at Tiger Field
Floresville s Floresville Aggies, winners of the Floresville Softball League title, meet Harris Rent-a-Car of San Antonio tonight at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field Floresville. Pitcher Richard Popham will start for the Aggies with strong help from lineup additions. Admission is free and proceeds go to the Athletic Association. crowd urged to attend and witness one of the season’s best games.
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Floresville Chamber to Host Membership Drive Barbecue
Floresville Chamber of Commerce invites members and new guests to a barbecue Monday night at 7 in the American Legion Hall. The event, organized by President Sam Fore and a dedicated committee, aims to welcome members and showcase the chamber roster amid preparations for a big turnout.
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Floresville
Chamber
Sam Fore
E. A. Flieller
Raymond E. Meyer
Bryan W
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