County Democrats Endorse Rayburn-Johnson Program for Convention
Wilson County Democrats on August 4 in Floresville unanimously endorsed the Rayburn Johnson platform to aid drought stricken farmers and curb Shivercrats. Delegates were sent to the Texas State Convention under Unit Rule as resolutions urged unity and support for Lyndon Johnson and Speaker Sam Rayburn.
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Wilson
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Sam_ Rayburn
Fort Worth
Wilson ‘County
Floresville
Wilson County
Little League Loses Season Opener Then Climbs Back
The Little Leaguers dropped their first game of the season to IA by 7 to 2 on August 1 in Ren ville, but rebounded August 3 to beat Nixon 15 to 5 and then defeated Stockdale on Tuesday night 15 to 6. The final Aug 10 game at Nixon marks most boys' last game this year and fans are urged to attend. Batting averages up to August 8 are listed.
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Fiorenville
Little League
Laia
Little
Nixon
Stockdale
Hospital TB Meeting Highlights In Floresville
The Wilson County Tuberculosis Association held its summer quarterly meeting in the Floresville district courtroom on July 26. President Mrs. A J Porche presided as directors gave reports, visitors were introduced, minutes read, and financials accepted.
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Wilson County
Aassociation
Floresville
A. J. Porche
Association
Blessed Sacrament Church Annual Celebration at Poth
The Blessed Sacrament parish hosts its annual celebration Sunday August 12 at the Poth Hermann Sons Hall. Dinger begins at 11 30 with supper at 4 30 served family style adults 1 00 and children under 12 50. Music by Henry Brogsch Orchestra and a day full of entertainment.
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Blessed Sacrament Church
Poth
Chiresh
Poth Hermann Sons
Dinger
Henry Brogsch
Moulton
Texas
Chhurch
Floresville School Board Elects Three New Teachers One Resigns
Floresville school board announced the hiring of three new teachers for Floresville High School led by Mrs. Charlies F. Bows of Stockdale who will teach science and mathematics and commute from Stockdale. She is married to Charles Bowers pastor of Stockdale church and is attending Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Also elected was Mrs. Charlotte Stone of Wylie to teach fourth and fifth grades. The notice mentions their roles and affiliations but is garbled in places with incomplete phrases.
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Floresville
Charlies F. Bows
Stockdale
Mra
Bowers
Southwest
Texas State Teachers College
Marcos
Charles Bowers
Stockdale A
Charlotte Stone
Wylie
Texas
Irrigation Tour Impresses Visitors From Surrounding Counties
Visitors from San Antonio Seguin and nearby areas toured multiple farms in Wilson County discussing crop maturity irrigation benefits and methods. Hosts Leo Jasek Pony Divi Tony Ray Connally Ranch and Jack Dunn demonstrated modern equipment yield potentials including peanuts cotton and milo with notable impressions of high bushel expectations and efficient irrigation.
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San” Antonio
Seguin
Adking
Barnes
Avas
Leo Jasek
Leos” Beattits
Leo
Tony
Cottor
Texas Group Caucus Set for Democratic Convention
Austin sources report Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention gathered at the Palmer House in Chicago. Johnson state delegation chair distributed letters to delegates about arrival times and conference details. Notable attendees include S Miperintendadt OV en ace Baldwin and others, while travel plans for a special train were mentioned.
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Austin
Texas
Sen. Radon
B. Johnson
Palmer “House
Chicago
Tex
Johnson
Ian Stince
Ayn Pounedy
Max
Tichika Austin
San Fore. Jr
Floresville
Miperintendadt OV
Ace
Baldwin
LaVernia Public Schools
Pues
Hepniate Journal
Carrie
Washington
Sun
Progress Report From Farmers Home Administration
Farmers and ranchers in Texas obtained loans totaling 51 416 000 through the Farmers Home Administration in the year ending June 30. Walter T McKay, the agency's State Director at Dallas, announced this week. A total of 28 348 families were served by the agency during this period. Ninety eight families in Wilson County are served by the county committee which determines loan eligibility certifies farm value and makes loan recommendations.
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Texas
Farmers Home Administration
Walter T McKay
Ageney
Dallas
Joana
County Farmers Home Administration
Wilson County
Edgar €. Carr
Stockdale
Joseph
Abe) Richardson
Floresville
Alfred G Schneider
Peth.gible
Resident Engineer Koch Presents Highway Program at Lions Club
The July 19 Lions Club meeting featured Resident Engineer Koch outlining a highway program for Floresville and surrounding areas. He described 62 miles of federal and state highways, 109 miles of farm to market roads, and a total construction and maintenance plan costing about $500,000 plus other sections near Sutherland Springs to Poth. He noted maintenance costs and asset values, stressing ongoing work and anticipated budget impacts for Wilson County.
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Koch
Lions Club
Floresville
Tara
Edale
Guadalupe
Ay Hooper
Hustoway Department
Raow
Ileaise Oe
Ile
Sutherland Springs
Old Sitherland Springs
Sat
Poth
Sunnyside
Yoo
Wilson County
Nile
Ah Pranary
South Texas Vegetable Day Show invites Wilson County
Wilson County residents are invited to enter the South Texas Vegetable Day Show on November 10 at the San Antonio Produce Terminal Market. Open to Texas truck farmers and 4 H Club members who are actual growers, with premiums and entry blanks available via Wilson County Agricultural County Agent. The event promotes equitable distribution of farm produce and stable prices, urging broader participation to showcase local vegetables from Wilson and surrounding regions.
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Wilson County
San Antonio
Chiba
South Texas
Yarlamora Street
Texan
Texas
4-H Club
Agricultural County
Dallas
Houston
Amaril
Ftoresville
Fl Paso
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Palma D. Frick
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Po T. “Wright
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A.D. Broll
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Louis Brown
Beeville
J.T. Sheehy
State Tubercolosia Hospital
Hermann Sona Hall
Cart Ray
Mc Ray Milh
Connally
Conkaty
Jack Dunn
Charlie Warnken
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