Voters urged to register choice in state election run off
The Chronicle-Journal reports a run-off primary pending after a crowded first vote. Only two state candidates survive to the runoff with agriculture and commissioner posts likely fields. A county sheriff race required a runoff due to no majority, pitting Paul Ermler against Ernest Tyson, with July 27 results shaping tomorrow’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
Paul Ermler
Ernest A. Tyson
Sheriff
Ap Ae Alge
Chronicle-Journal
Diversified Crops Move Into Wilson County Centered Southwest Texas
Floresville ships carlots since the end of the watermelon season, adding to 468 rail cars and over 150000 dollars to farmers for melons. Tyson withdraws from the sheriff race due to health, leaving no official ballot candidates. Runoff expected in Precinct 3 between Gabe Whitehead and Frank H. Lee with 5 boxes in La Vernia Wanamaker Sutherland Springs Unity and Marcela. Voters urged to turnout and vote for four key offices See VOTERS URGED Page 10
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Wilson County
Texas
Floresville
Fort Melons
Wilson
Gosanishalonaita
Gabe Whitehead
Frank H. Lee
la Vernia
la ‘Varna
Wanamaker
Sutherland Springs
Unity
Marcelina
Poth Service Station Sold to Reinhard and Sons
Mayor E W Schneider of Poth sells the Schneider Super Service Station on the main San Antonio Corpus Christi Highway to E H Reinhard and sons. The Texaco Service Station cafe and meat market are included. Schneider keeps the wholesale Texas Company business and the nearby package house. Reinhard will not be actively involved, but the two sons will run the business. service levels will be maintained.
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E. W. Schneider
Poth
E. H. Reinhard and Sons
E. W. ‘Schneider
San” Antonio Corpus
Christie High ‘Way
E.H. Pliers and Sons
Texaco
Mr. Schneider
Texas Company
KE. H. Reinhard
Schneider
Two From This County Get Degrees At Summer Graduation
August 23 ceremony at Riverside Park San Marcos honored 185 graduates from Southwest Texas State College. Mrs J K Bebetta, Texas Board of Regents member, gave the commencement address to graduates, faculty, and guests. Eugene Bryant plans to continue as a school superintendent. Genie Jordan, daughter of Mr and Mrs, noted among attendees.
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Ban Marcos
Southwest
Texas
Riverside Park
San Marcos
J. K. Bebetta
Board of Regents
The
P. Ment
Eugene Bryant
M. Ai
Genie Jordan
Jeas Cate Gt
Rev M E O Neill Accepts Snyder Call
Rev M E O Neill who has been visiting here with his wife has been called by the First Baptist Church of Snyder Texas as recreational director. He will also take on special assignments in nearby rural churches. O Neill and Mac O Neill depart for their new field September 1. Floresville friends wish them success in their new home.
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M. E. O’neill
M. E. O'Neill
First Baptist
Snyder
Texas
O'Neill
Mac O'Neill
Floresville
Nominees Must File Loyalty Affidavit for General Election
The Democratic nominees whose names appear on the November ballot must file the Loyalty Affidavit in proper form with the Secretary of State in Austin. This must be done before ballots are printed. Blank forms are available from County Clerk Hal V. Warren and all party nominees should act immediately.
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Democratic Party
Austin
Hal V. Warren
Dickson With OPA Staff and Antonio Attorney Named
Charles M. Dickson with OPA staff Antonio and attorney William P. constitute the listed staff. The brief note records these personnel as part of an agency or office roster.
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Charles M. Dickson
OPA
Antonio
William P. 1
Firemen collect for Floresville band uniforms
Floresville Volunteer Fire Department launched a campaign to raise 1500 dollars or more to buy new uniforms for the Floresville School Band. A committee visited businesses and officials, receiving a liberal response, with donations promised in the coming days.
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Floresville
Fritz Nitschmann
Nitschmann
Floresville M Company
Annual Church Feast At Poth Sept 1st
The Blessed Sacrament Church of Poth will hold its annual feast on Sunday September 1 at the Sons of Hermann Hall. A Poth barbecue and country sausage supper starts at 4 30 pm with 40 cents for children up to 12 and 75 cents for adults. Herron Smith's Orchestra of Sand 146 will provide evening music and entertainment begins at 2 pm for all ages.
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Blessed Sacrament Church Congregation of
Poth
Sons of Hermann
Herron Smith
Orchestra of
Sand 146
Kreidel Kreidelinsks Farm Bureau Trip Through Illinois
Leon Kreidel, recently re elected as Floresville High School agriculture teacher, leaves for a ten day motor trip through Illinois to interview Farm Bureau leaders and study organization plans. Mrs Kreidel and their two children accompany him to Coupland where relatives are visited before possible continued travel.
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Leon Kreidel
Floresville High
Texas State Farm Bureau Federation
Illinois
Farm Bureau
Kreidel
Coupland
Mr.Kreidel
Trip
Old Fashioned Picnic at Dennis River Farm
Mr and Mrs J L Dennis hosted an old fashioned basket picnic at their new San Antonio river farm west of Floresville on a Sunday. Relatives and friends from San Antonio Houston Pears ville and nearby areas attended a noon meal under pecan trees with many listed guests and families attending.
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J. L. Dennis
San Antonio River
Floresville
Hester
San Antonio
W.D. Dennis
J. T. Kilgoré
Ann Dennis
Vera Lane
R. L
Mette Smith
Harry
Johns
de ‘Bundrick
Kreidel Urges Lions Club Support for Peanut Festival
Floresville Peanut Festival head Leon Kreidel urged the Lions Club to back a two day harvest festival postwar, featuring peanut exhibits on soil, fertilization and farming. The club offered Entry No 1 for the street parade and pledged $100 to the Floresville Fire Department Band uniform fund, while last night’s Ladies Night highlighted local musicians from Vandercock School of Music.
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Leon Kreid
Floresville
Lions Club
Sam Fore, Jr
Kreidel
Soiil
White House
Vandercock School of Music
Seguin
Rain Tuesday Breaks Heat Wave in Floresville
A relief shower ended a lengthy heat spell in Floresville Tuesday afternoon. Sun Nyside and Kosciusko areas reported 2 to 3 inches, while nearby localities received only light rain. Weather brought cooler air and modest moisture to farmers and residents.
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Floresville
Sunnyside
Kosciusko
Beauford Jester Addresses Wilson County Voters At Courthouse
Beauford Jester of Corsicana, a leading candidate in the July Democratic primary and Texas Railroad Commissioner, spoke from Floresville courthouse steps to Wilson County voters. He outlined his record, education plans, and platform emphasizing public schools, health, pensions, roads, and free enterprise while denouncing smear tactics and urging party unity prior to the August 24 runoff.
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Beauford
J.T .Sheehy
R. L. Eschenburg
Floresville
Eschenburg
Jester
Texas
Board of Regents
the Texas University
Democratic Party
James Rice
Austin
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Tyson
Democratic Executive Committee
RIAL
Homer P. Rainey
Sophies
Kreidel Tollinois Study Farm Bureau
Ena Biss
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