Path Troop Wins Wilson District Banner at Ceremony
Path Troop 105 won the Wilson District Banner at a Monday night ceremony in the school auditorium. About 125 persons attended as C. J. Bomba presided over the court of honor, with W. A. Nicholson of Antonio among others. The award considered scouts in uniform and present, registered scouts, troops represented, and visitors. the district banner total noted as 794 and 7 percent attendance.
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Path
Wilson District
Auditoriouse
C. J. ‘Bomba
Field Af
W. A. Nicholson
Antonio
Sam Fore, Jr
City
Baker
John Wheeler
Dale
Emil Kosarek
A. T. Hoel
C. J. Bomba
Frank E.schyer
Poth
L. F. Spruce
Flores
Ss Segegehen
Sidzeymi
Charlie Polasek
Dewees
C. P. Bird
Eesats Ane
Stockdale
Miss Elizabeth Sheehy Crowned Queen of Floresville Festival
Elizabeth Sheehy named queen for Floresville Pean ut Festival, selecting John Connally as king. Coronation slated for Friday or Saturday with parade at 10 a.m. and wide community participation. Event aims for two big festival days September 9 and 10, with J J Akers Big Rodeo added to Friday and Saturday programs.
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Elizabeth Sheehy
John Connally
Floresville
General Arment Committee
Tunnep
Miss Sheehy
Joe
Sheehy
J. B. Connally
University
Texas Law
Texas
J. J. Akers
POTH TROOP WINS Page 8 brief recap
In Terrell Texas on August 16 three candidates were eliminated while ongoing campaigns for re election continued. One candidate placed third in the local race as supporters press forward with plans and endorsements amid the campaign trail.
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Texas
Ission
Terrell
Floresville High Football Prospect Meeting Announced
Coach S J Erwin calls all Floresville High football prospects to meet at the school next Monday afternoon August 22 at 5 pm. The session will discuss the coming season and other preparations. All who plan to try out for football are urged to attend.
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S.J. Erwin
Floresville High School
Local Aggie Boys Start Calf Fattening Project
Leon Kreidel, Floresville vocational agriculture leader, launched F F A calf fattening with about 20 calves from local buyers. The group will feed the stock this year and plans to have them ready for the annual Fat Stock Show early next year.
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Leon Kreidel
Floresville
Stockdale Melon Show Draws National Publicity
Stockdale and Wilson county have gained national attention after the Watermelon Jubilee in Stockdale in June. Baltimore readers sent a copy of the Baltimore Sun showing an Associated Press Melon Jubilee photo. The Dallas News on July 1 featured a full page Roto gravure section with Stockdale melons, field and loading scenes. Stockdale remains the region's melon center despite a short crop, and the publicity benefits the town.
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Stockdale
Wilson County
Dallas News
Associated Press
Texas
Aison
Agen
Soil Conservation Exhibit at Floresville Peanut Festival
The Soil Conservation Exhibit at the Floresville Peanut Festival on September 9-10 features two miniature farms built from Plaster of Paris. One shows erosion without controls while the other demonstrates erosion control practices.
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Floresville
Pene
O Daniel Denies Trying To Dictate To Voters
W Lee O Daniel Democratic nominee for governor denies dictating to Texas voters whom to vote for He had endorsed six candidates for state offices saying he only expressed his personal choices to carry out his platform He insisted the voters retain full independence in their selections
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Fort Worth
Texas
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Wilson County Schools Get 34 NYA Jobs
AUSTIN Texas Aug 16 A quota of 34 National Youth Administration School Aid jobs has been allocated for Wilson county under the 1988-39 School Aid Program to provide part time employment for young people in elementary and high schools who cannot otherwise continue in school J C Kellam State Youth Director has announced J E Swift County Superintendent has been notified to organize an advisory committee of local school officials to recommend an equitable distribution of jobs within the county on a basis of youth need and availability of school facilities See WILSON COUNTY Page 8
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Austin
Texas
National Youth Administration
Wilson County
J. C. Kellam
J. E. Swift
Kellam
Sacred Heart Feast at Poth Hall on Aug 28
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Floresville hosts its annual feast at Hermann Sons Hall in Poth on Sunday August 28. Dinner at 11 30 am and supper at 6 pm feature barbecued pork sausage and trimmings with adult meals 40 cents and children 20 cents. Rev Francis J Ledwig will speak on Its Happening Here with other talks on Why Farmers Should Organize. Games entertainment prizes at 8 30 pm and a big dance with Vic's Serenaders conclude the day.
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Sacred Heart
Hermann Sons
Poth
Sacred Heart Catholic Church of
Floresville
Poth Hall
Francis J. Ledwig
Vic
Flieller's New Building Rising Fast Near White House Cafe
E A Flieller is erecting a modern tile and brick business house on his lot beside the White House Cafe. Sidewalls near completion roofing underway. He plans an up to date feed and seed store inside. A feed grinding plant building will be added behind the new structure later.
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E. A. Flieller
White House
Floresville Shipments Include Peanuts and Corn
Floresville reported 28 carloads of peanuts shipped and eight carloads of field corn to date. Popcorn shipments are finished, bringing the season total to six carloads.
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Floresville
Wilson County Cotton Ginning Report
The U S Government Bureau of Census shows 267 bales ginned in Wilson County for the 1988 crop before August 1 versus 1 472 bales for the 1937 crop, according to records supplied to the Chronicle Journal by John J Edds special agent dated August 13 1938.
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Wilson County
Chronicle- Journal
John J. Edds
Poth Bobcats To Play Friedrich Nine Sunday
The Poth Bobcats meet the Ed Friedrich nine, a top San Antonio amateur club, this Sunday at 3 30 p m on the Poth diamond. Hampton Conn likely to pitch with Lawhorn at bat. Friedrich features Roland Connally of Floresville. Friedrich beat Poth earlier, Bobcats seek to even the score.
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Poth Bobcats
Friedrich
Ed Friedrich
San Antonio
Poth
Hampton Conn
Bobcats
Lawhorn
Friedrich Club
Roland Connally
Floresville
Floresville Masons Initiate Pastor With Entire Degree Team
Floresville Masonic Lodge No initiates a pastor with an entire degree team of ministers in Floresville Texas. Senior Deacon Rev E Y Seale pastor of a Methodist Church is noted among participants.
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Floresville Masons
Floresville
Masonic Lodge
Loire Barbecue Day With Music and Dance
The annual Loire barbecue is set for Sunday August 21 with meals at 11 30 a m and 6 p m featuring barbecued sausage chicken and trimmings. Music and entertainment in the afternoon and Vic s Orchestra Floresville will play for a big night dance. All are invited to attend.
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Loire
Vic
Floresville
Singing at Marcelena Church Sunday Services
A singing event is planned at Marcelena Church this Sunday afternoon August 21. Everyone is invited to attend and join in the performances as part of the church activities.
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Marcelena
Morris Succeeds Lehmann As Camp Technician Here
Guss A Lehmann senior Soil Conservation Service technician at Camp Richard M Kleberg CCC camp is transferred to Garland Texas to become Assistant Agronomist in the Soil Conservation Project. Morris of Madisonville will replace Lehmann at Camp Kleberg. He is a Texas A&M graduate and longtime SCS worker, welcomed by Floresville and Wilson county.
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Guss A. Lehmann
Soil Conservation Service
Richard M. Kleberg
CCC
Garland
Texas
Dallas
Lehmann
Floresville
Wilson County
Morris
Madisonville
Camp Kleberg
Texas A. & M. College
J. H. Mayes
Wilson County Winner In Farm News Picture
The Dallas Semi Weekly Farm News of Tuesday August 16 features a group photo of Texas 4-H Club girls who earned recognition in the 4-H Canning and Judging Contests at their annual event.
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Dallas
Farm News
Texas
Mrs. Brewst, 69, Dies at Home in August
Mrs Fapdia Brewst aged 69 died Wednesday August 17 at her home 818 See MRS Brewer- The death notice lists her age and residence with no further details.
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Fapdia Brewst
Crippled Children's Clinic Postponed to Sept 7 Houston
Houston authorities announce the Crippled Children's Clinic date moved from Thursday September 1 to Wednesday September 7. All interested parties are urged to note the new date and plan accordingly. An article about the clinic appears on page 2.
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
Houston
Poth Farmers League to Meet August 24
The Poth Farmers League will meet Wednesday August 24 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium for a regular business meeting. All members urged to attend and the general public is cordially invited.
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Poth Farmers’ League
Tractor Demonstration All Day
Smith and Dennis of this city, dealers for Allis Chalmers, announce a tractor demonstration all day featuring the latest tractors and farm equipment for local farmers.
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Poth Troop
Aggie Boys
NYA
Flieller
Brewer
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