Kleberg Unable To Attend 14th District Convention
Congressman Kleberg misses the 14th Congressional District convention set for tomorrow at 3 30 PM in the district room. Delegates from 11 counties are expected, many by proxy, with a brief meeting of the executive committee likely before the convention. Thurman Barrett hinted at contesting the nomination but no further action is known.
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Richard M. Kleberg
14Th Congressional District
San Antonio
14Th District
Executive Committee
Thurman Barrett
Kleberg
Election Contest For Sheriff Office Re-set For Trial
On August 24 a Wilson county District Court held a special term to hear the election contest between Dick J Roberts and A B Carnes for sheriff. The court sustained a motion to quash the notice against Carnes and required the contestant to pay or provide security for costs, with a deposit to follow.
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Wilson County
ww. _Ovdurray
Dick’ J. Robberts
Av. Bu. Carnes
A. B. Carnes
Carl. Wright
Johnson
C.8. Slatton
W. H. Blanton
Throu
C. L., Bell
D. C
Klingeman
Falls City Lad Sold to Chicago White Sox
Fabian Kowalik touted as San Antonio’s most promising pitcher has been sold to the Chicago White Sox for a rumored price. Kowalik is not listed as returning to the local roster.
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Falls City Lad
Chicago White Sox
San Antonio
Fabian Kowalik
Sen
Kowalik
Stockdale Triumph Over Kosciusko In Tight Victory
Stockdale edged Kosciusko 56 8 in a hard fought baseball clash. The hosts rode strong hitting and solid defense to secure the win, with standout performances driving the late rally and a decisive seventh inning.
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Stockdale
Kosciuske
Herd
Feee
Closing rally for Gov Ross 8 Sterling tonight at Falls City
A large political rally in support of Gov Ross 8 Sterling is scheduled for Friday evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Falls City. Speakers include Maury Maverick of San Antonio and R Li Eschenburg of Floresville with the Floresville Band providing music. The program begins at 8 o'clock and the public is invited.
Overpass Project on Highway 16 to Be Bid Next Month
Austin officials announced the State Highway Commission will receive bids for road projects across 118 Texas counties, including an overpass on Highway 16 near Path. The plan envisions resurfacing from the Bexar county line to Karnes and widening San Antonio to Corpus Christi to 100 feet, creating many jobs.
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State Highway ‘Commission
Texas
Path
Highway Commission
Bexar
Karnes
San Antonio
Corpus. Christi
Sterling rally draws Wilson county crowd at LaVernia
On Wednesday night a governor rally drew an enthusiastic crowd at LaVernia near the LaVernia State Bank corner. Hon. Cc. S. Slatton of San Antonio urged support for Gov Sterling and County Judge C B Stevenson praised the Highway Department. They spoke on Gov Sterling's plan to relieve Wilson county taxpayers from road bond taxes if the Legislature adopts it in the next special session.
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LaVernia
LaVernia State Bank
Cc. S. Slatton
San Antonio
C. B. Stevenson
Highway Department
Wilson County
Wilson ‘County
Floresville Sterling Club signs grow to 385 names
The Floresville Sterling Club reports 385 members signed up yesterday with more expected to join. Some governor supporters were away, and the membership committee could not see all who wished to join. Readers are urged to notify any committee member if they want to join.
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Floresville Sterling Club
Sterling Club
Vacation Church School Closing Exercises Today at 10 A M
Vacation Church School ends this Friday with a closing meeting at 10 o clock. The two week program in the Methodist Presbyterian churches showcased strong curriculum, orderly handwork, and enthusiastic leadership by Miss Okie Mae Tipton and a team including Miss Ruth Coughran Elizabeth Spruce Hyelyn Merchant Helen Spruce Evelyn Waldie Mrs J W Wiseman and others. The event celebrated growth in Christian study and community service with Rev C W Solomon and Rev A A Carter leading worship and planning.
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Okie Mae Tipton
Ruth Coughran
Elizabeth Spruce
Hyélyn Merchant
Helen Spruce
Evelyn Waldie
J. W. Wiseman
Miss Tipton
Evelyn ‘Merchant
Miss Constance
Spruce
A. A. Carter
Emmett Lyons Whitsett
C. W. Solomon
W. Solomon
Governor calls Texas legislature for special session
Gov. Ross Sterling announces a special session in Austin to convene August 30 at 10 a.m. to address three relief matters: state assumption of county road bond debts, relief from penalties on delinquent taxes if paid by January 1 1938, and amendments allowing investments by life insurance and building loan associations in Federal Home Loan banks to aid Texas homeowners. The proclamation also invites action on other important measures as needed.
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Austin
Texas
Home Loan
Rally Planned by Associational Baptist Training School
An Associational Baptist Training School rally will be held at Floresville Baptist Church on Sunday August 28 at 2 30 PM. A large crowd from across the association is expected and early arrival is urged for seating. A good program has been planned and attendance of Floresville friends and nearby churches is requested.
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Friends of
Floresville
United Confederate Veteran Chaplain Visits Stockdale
United Confederate Veteran chaplain visits Stockdale Avenue in San Antonio and spends days with his daughter, continuing a family visit pattern described in local notes.
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Stockdale
San Antonio
Bankers Meet at Seguin Polls Governor Race
The South Central Texas Bankers Association held its quarterly meeting in Seguin with 57 bankers from Caldwell Gonzales Guadalupe Hays and Karnes counties. Mayor Starcke welcomed attendees and introduced Robert W. Garter who presided. Melvin Rouff Houston spoke on modern banking. A Seguin quartet performed and a straw vote on the governor's race showed 44 for Sterling and 4 for Ferguson.
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Texas
Texas Bankers’ Association
Bankers
Caldwell
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Hays
Karnes
Max Starcke
Robert W. Garter
Luling
Melvin Rouff
Texas Bankers’ Association of Houston
F. E. Knetsch
Capt
A. Schlafli
Philip Schraub
Chester Blumberg
Hattie ‘Willman
Sterling
Ferguson
Election officials urged to send Wilson county returns
The Chronicle- Journal asks election officials to report Wilson county results from all precincts Saturday night. They request prompt telephoned updates, offering to cover long-distance calls if needed and urging timely submission of voting box tallies.
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Wilson County
Floresville Event Supports Lutheran Church and Sterling Rally
A September 2 program at LaVernia high school features four one act plays funded by a free-will offering for Lavernia Lutheran Church. In Floresville Wilson County politics, a large Sterling rally at the courthouse drew many supporters and critics alike, with Floresville Band providing a concert and speakers praise for Gov. Sterling’s tax cuts and two-term leadership. Delegations from Kennedy Falls City Path Stockdale and other county towns attended.
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LaVernia
Texas run off primary urged by defeated gubernatorial candidate
Fort Davis Texas August 22 Tom er defeated gubernatorial candidate urged every qualified voter to participate in the upcoming run-off primary next Saturday. He declined to back any candidate saying each person should vote for what they believe best serves the masses of Texans. The Democratic nomination would determine the governor for the next two years.
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Fort Davis
Texas
Tomer
Govou
Hunter
Speaking Held Here Saturday for Mrs Miriam Ferguson
A rally for governor hopeful Mrs Miriam Ferguson drew a large crowd Saturday afternoon on the courthouse square. C L Patterson of San Antonio delivered the main address after J Franklin Spears could not attend, praising the Ferguson record and platform. Another speaker addressed Mexican voters in Spanish.
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Court House
C. L. Patterson
San’ Antonio
Atoorney
J. Franklin Spears
San Antonio
Mrs Mike Yndo Dies in San Antonio at 34
Mrs Mike Yndo aged 34, wife of a Canada Verde citizen, died at a San Antonio hospital August 25 after a serious operation. Funeral service was held yesterday at Sacred Heart Church in Floresville, with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by husband, three children, and parents Dr. and Mrs. S. T. Rodriguez.
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Canada Verde
San Antonio
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Floresville
Father P. P. Zarb
S. T. Rodriguez
Heavy Rains Hit Wilson County Through Week
Wilson county areas saw heavy rainfall with uneven distribution. Floresville logged 1.30 inches on Thursday and 1.60 inches on Wednesday, while Path and areas south and west recorded heavy rain. The showers threaten some cotton and peanut damage but farmers welcomed the moisture amid forecasts of more rain.
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Floresville
Path
Here
Robbers break into Boone store in Sutherland Springs
In Sutherland Springs Texas on August 24 maskless burglars busted into the W. A. Boone store on the highway. They took a radio and a cash register containing bills and about $12 in cash.
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Sutherland Springs
Texas
Boone
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