02 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
1
The Floresville area PTA sells Christmas Seals from now until Christmas to raise funds for tuberculosis prevention and cure. Seals cost one penny each and proceeds support the national effort, with the 1988 seal theme emphasizing home and holiday cheer.
Mrs John H Mayes of this city spent Thanksgiving in El Paso with her husband newly appointed Deputy Supervisor at El Paso District No 10 by the Texas Liquor Board. He has served the State Liquor Board for over a year, with postings in San Antonio Beeville Port Arthur Galveston and other Texas cities.
Deputy Sheriff Edwin Gouger and Captain W J Wright of the State Ranger Force traveled from Corpus Christi Wednesday to recover two men arrested earlier for automobile theft by Sheriff Geo Boothe. The detainees remain in Wilson County jail.
Floresville district fans led by Fudge S. B. Carr will travel to Pearsall for the bi district football championship tonight at 8. Pearsall Mavericks versus Cuero Gobblers feature a fast drive oriented clash. Cuero is favored by a cautious guess.
The Wilson County Agricultural Association will hold elections tomorrow in Floresville. Members and friends of the Wilson Agricultural Association are urged to attend as officers for 1939 will be chosen.
The First Lutheran Church chapter in Florésville held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ellinghausen on Tuesday evening. A large attendance enjoyed an important business session followed by a social hour with games and refreshments provided by Mrs. Hinnekensen and her daughter Miss Vernon. The next meeting will be in January.
In district court session Judge Todd S B Carr presiding, three cases disposed. Buck Wiley versus W M Sowa jury disagreed and discharged. A KE Gann and others versus Mumme Wholesale settled by agreement. Mohler versus Stapper Petroleum settled by agreement. Tudyk versus Tudyk appealed from County Court. County Court judgment sustained. Settings listed for Bain versus Smith.
The quail and trapping season opened Thursday December 1 with hunters out early. Quail are scarce this year due to drought and hindrances. Game Warden Melvin E Williams, in charge of Wilson Atascosa and Medina counties, visited the Chronicle Journal. Information for all hunters is published below as supplied by Williams. Open season: Both North and South zones.
The Chronicle Journal teams with CCC Camp to deliver gifts and toys to every home. Camp personnel under W S Barcus plan toy making with cadets and Lieut Valle Jr guiding Santa’s rounds. Donors may bring used toys or cash and clothing to the Chronicle Journal office for distribution to needy families.
Floresville Baptist ladies spend the December Week of Prayer led by pastor Rev. W. E. McGraw. Sunday featured foreign missions talks and a visit from Lillian Thomason, Shanghai Baptist University teacher, speaking alongside Mrs. J. T. Yancey, district Women’s Missionary Union president. Thomason detailed current hardships in China and its losses.
Wayne Connally, son of the County Clerk, presented a 40 to 50 pound Florida Giant watermelon to the editor on Monday morning. Plucked from the Connally ranch west of town, it was a summer crop relic kept in the front office window. The editor plans a Christmas Day showcase of the unusual fruit amid local attention.
Wilson County Chapter of the American Red Cross completed another roll call with 263 annual memberships turned in by Wednesday. County chairwoman Mrs. S. J. Irwin led the drive, praised for the effort along with numerous committee members and local supporters.
Rev. Foster and Mrs. Foster of this city visited Alice Tuesday with their son and his wife. He spoke as principal speaker at the Rotary Ann luncheon hosted by Three Rivers Rotary Club president W. G. Seale. The Floresville pastor, former Three Rivers Rotary Club first president, enjoyed the homecoming meeting with Mrs. Foster.
Mrs Rosa Dewees and P C Schif fers expanded their stock at the Dewees ranch by purchasing a three year old purebred Hereford bull from Chas Mail of San Diego. Delivery occurred Monday. Mr Mair is praised for fine cattle entering the county.
The Floresville Cemetery Association will meet Friday December 9 at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs C D Rhode All members are cordially invited and urged to attend.
A. E. Oates of San Antonio arrived yesterday for business in the city, meeting local officials and conducting routine discussions.
Cuero High School Gobblers seized the 1938 District 44-B crown with an 82 to 0 victory over Floresville, the first district championship for Cuero since 1928. The match drew 275 Floresville fans on the first special train to leave Floresville for a football game. Afterward, Cuero officials discussed bi district game plans with Pearsall, with a San Antonio hotel meeting set for Sunday to finalize site decisions.
An Austin notice urges shoppers to support home town merchants this Christmas. State funds confirm 1938 39 school aid payments totaling 4 6 million dollars for 1 56 million children. Floresville merchants showcase festive window displays as colored lights soon brighten the city, urging locals to buy locally and keep the town thriving.
Fairview High School hosts a carnival and domino party tonight Friday December 2. Cakes will be awarded in new and different ways. Entertainment and fun are promised for all attendees. This invitation invites the community to attend the event at Fairview High School.
The Floresville Methodist Church board of stewards met for their regular monthly session this week. An oyster supper at the White Mouth Cafe preceded the meeting, described as very enjoyable by attendees.
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