County Board Handles War Gas Ration Issues for Farm Transport
Officials said farmers and commercial vehicle operators must route fuel problems through the County Agricultural War Board and the War Price and Rationing Board. Temporary gas rations can be granted to operators with Certificates of War Necessity errors, valid through December 31, and corrected certificates handled via the District Office for proper fuel allotment.
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County ‘and Regioning Board
Spruce
OPA
ODT
Victory Band Concert at Poth School on Dec 17
Poth School invites the community to a Victory Band Concert December 17 in the shop auditorium. A Christmas band effort across Texas supports the War Stamp drive at the door with assistance from the Path P. T. A. and aims to be the most successful concert yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poth School
Edb Poth
Shop
Texas
Path P. T. A
Future Homemakers Initiated New Members
The Martha Eschenburg Chapter of the Future Homemakers of Texas initiated new members. An Nona Wilma Poppell planned formal and informal ceremonies with refreshments, games, dancing and singing. Officers listed include Nona Anderson as President and Minnie Lou Reed as Vice President, with a long list of new members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Lornadelle Wehmann
Geraldine Wolf
Dewees Club Plans Christmas Party
Dewees 4-H Club girls met at sponsor Mrs. Emil Schultz home to plan the annual Christmas party. They agreed to host on Sunday evening December 20 with each girl providing refreshments. Members present included Alean Himmebrieck Ann Dell Polasek Edna Mae White Ella Nora Himmebrieck Rose Zahn Stella Mae Zahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewees 4-H Club
Emil Schultz
Alean Himmebrieck
Ann Dell Polasek
Edna Mae White
Truck Sign Evidence Cotton Pickers Wanted in Floresville
A sign on an out of county truck seen in Floresville last Saturday advertised cotton pickers wanted at four dollars per one hundred pounds, highlighting worker scarcity and the need to gather a late crop.
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Floresville
Appreciated Christmas Card From England
The Chronicle-Journal editor received a hand made Christmas card on a Vmail sheet reading With every good wish in Now Yaue signed Chains. The card was noted as a unique design and treasured by the editor this week.
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Chronicle-Journal
Floresville Promotes Victory Band Concert and Bonds
Floresville was listed among outstanding war bond sellers as $5,700 in bonds were sold on November 19 at the school auditorium. The December 17 Victory Band Concert and rally, led by Fritz Teltschik and Miss Geraldine Lane, aims to publicize Floresville selling $10,000 in war bonds at its Christmas concert.
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Floresville
Colbert
Fritz Teltschik
Geraldine Lane
Report Nov 19th For Examination List Soldiers
The Wilson County Selective Service Board sent these men to the U S Army Examining Station at Fort Sam Houston for processing on November 19 1942. Amado R Benetiz Floresville Louis Cardaba Saspamico Felix Longoria Floresville John Kotara Falls City Leonard Kotara Stockdale Erwin Steubing Falls City Jesus Flores Floresville Alberto Perez Floresville Steve Chilek Floresville Charlie Hoefelmeyer Floresville Zaragoza Gonzales Trinidad Saspamco Victor Monets Garcia Floresville Oswald Parrish Pleasanton Alex Ximenez Lopez Floresville Joe Orosco Barrera See 78 WILSON CO page 4
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U. S. Army
Fort Sam Houston
Wilson County Selective Service Board
Amado R. Benetiz
Floresville
Louis Cardaba
Saspamico
Felix Longoria
John Kotara
Falls City
Leonard Benjamin Kotara
Stockdale
Erwin Otto Steubing
Jesus Flores
Alberto Perez
Steve Chilek
Charlie Henry Hoefelmeyer
Zaragoza Gonzeles Trinidad
Saspamco
Victor Monets Garcia
Oswald Leo Parrish
Pleasanton
Route A
Alex Ximenez Lopez
Joe Orosco Barrera
Wilson County Farmers Vote on Cotton Marketing Quotas
Wilson County farmers decide the floor price of cotton by voting on marketing quotas Saturday December 12. Nine polling places open 8 am to 7 pm with options for Yes supporting price floors via marketing quotas or No for unlimited marketing without price support.
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Wilson County
A. D. Richardson
Wilson County Aaa Committee
OPA
Richardson
Wooding R F Funeral Held at Fairview Today
R F Wooding 71 died at Cotulla Thursday morning after brief illness. He lived in the Fairview community about 35 years. He leaves his widow Martha Westerman and six daughters. Funeral at Rock Cemetery in Fairview today Friday at 3 p m.
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R. F. Wooding
Cotulla
Fairview
Martha Westerman
Rock Cemetery
Stevenson Pleased At Poll Tax Bill Defeat
Governor Coke R Stevenson praised Southern Senators for defeating a bid in Congress to abolish the poll tax He expressed gratification at the defeat and hope for continued success in the next session He singled out U S Senator Tom Connally of Texas for commendation
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Stevenson
Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Congress
U. S
Tom Connally
Texas
Home Paper subscription drive closes year with renewals
The Home Paper reports 43 subscribers paid this week and 16 new readers added since Friday. The note urges prompt payment as prices hold, offering one year for $2.00 and six months for $1.00. Renewals and new subscribers listed follow this week’s update.
Dates Set For Sixth Registration In Wilson County
Ralph Gillig fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs C J Gillig of Floresville was accidentally shot with a twenty two rifle while out hunting east of town Monday afternoon. The bullet struck above his right knee and lodged in the bone. He is under medical treatment at home and improving as well as could be expected.
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Ralph Gillig
C. J. Gillig
Floresville
We Want Letters From Men In Service
The Chronicle-Journal asks Wilson county service members to mail letters home weekly. Readers, homefolk, and boys abroad value updates on whereabouts and daily life. Include full title and address with each letter to help keep the home town paper informed.
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Chronicle-Journal
Wilson County
Sixth Registration Dates Set by Proclamation for Roster Men
The Proclamation of the President fixes the schedule for the Sixth Registration of male citizens and other male persons aged 18, specifying registration windows in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. It lists birth date ranges and weekly periods in December 1942 and January 1943, with war-time rules for Sundays and holidays, and notes Wilson County Board No. 1 will conduct the registration at its Local Board office.
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United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Wilson County
E. L. Ewing
Fisher Tigers Carry On In Tough 1942 Football Season
Coach Lewis Fisher led the Fighting Tigers through a disrupted year amid transport shortages and material woes. Five games were played, four losses and a single win over Pleasanton Eagles in the final game. Despite poor attendance and away trips, the squad showed spirit and loyalty, earning praise for carrying on under adverse conditions. The article ends with a famed scoring quote praising effort over victory.
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Floresville
Lewis Fisher
Grammar School
Fisher
Fighting Tigers
Floresville School Among Leaders In Victory Bond Sales
Texas high schools boosted war bond and stamp sales to 305000 with Floresville among top sellers for the Nov 19 second Victory concert. Bay City led with 68360, others include Lubbock, Floresville, Krum, Seguin, Taft, Karnes City. concerts funded by State Department of Education and Texas Music Educators Association.
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Austin
Texas
Sam
L. A. Woods
Bay City
Woods
Lubbock
Floresville
Krum
Seguin
Taft
Karnes City
State Department of Education
Texas Music Educators’ Association
Nell Parmley
Community Night At Floresville Methodist Draws Crowds
The first weekly Church Night at Floresville Methodist drew a strong turnout on Wednesday evening at the Community Lighted Playground. The choir led with a 7:15 rehearsal followed by planned recreation including volleyball croquet and table tennis in the basement. About 60 attendees enjoyed the activities and social time.
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Floresville Methodist Church
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