09 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
1
Political announcement announcing Mark A Johnson as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 3 in Wilson County. He commits to upholding laws, serving residents, improving roads, and running county business economically. Calls for votes and support ahead of the May 6 1972 Democratic Primary.
Bec Brumlow administrator of the local blood bank warns of a definite shortage. A mobile unit will visit Memorial Hospital Floreville on Thursday December 9 from 3 30 to 8 30 pm to collect blood for the Wilson County Blood Bank. Over 1000 pints have been dispensed in three years and the bank covers all qualified patients regardless of race creed or color. Donations are critical between Thanksgiving and Christmas and the community is urged to give. SHOW YOU CARE.
P T A President Mike Herty named committee members at the regular meeting. Publicity includes Crabb Fietsam Richardson, Mrs. Ru H. Cames, Keen, and Mrs. Howard Braddock. Membership lists Scott Donaho, Bennie Martinez, Vicki Guerrera. Hospitality features John Burleson Strozier Kay Conn. Budgets Finance: Milton Lerich May Jean Bramlow Dre Eugene Tokar. Publications Congress includes Trene Hougland and Herman Kieke and Wallace Pfeil. Child Welfare lists Helen Simmons E M Flores Mrs Adele Donaho. A film What is the Pyre Aynt was shown and refreshments served.
Burton R. Wood, Maintenance Construction Supervisor in Floresville, retires effective November 10, 1971, after joining the department in 1928. He led Wilson County maintenance since 1947 and will be on earned vacation through December 31, 1971. His sons, one in New Braunfels and one in San Antonio, followed careers in maintenance and radio technology.
On Thursday December 16 1971 a snack supper runs 6 to 730 p m in the Jr High Cafeteria with an open house at the new band hall. Immediately after the snack supper the Christmas Concert unfolds at the Wiley Seale Auditorium with all bands performing.
Stockdale Head Start Center announces a nurse opening effective January 1, 1972. LVN preferred. Four hour daily job requires own car and driving ability. Applications available at the Center located at Christ United Methodist Church.
The Legend of the Christmas Rose an operetta will be staged Sunday and Monday December 12 and 13 at 7 30 p m in Sacred Heart Hall by Sacred Heart Elementary and High students. The story follows a self satisfied grandfather who learns a lesson when his grandson turns against him as the Seekad unfolds Robber Father receives a ransom letter from Archbishop. The full operetta is filled with dramatic action and holiday themes.
Arthur Gembler Post 375 American Legion will hold its annual Christmas party on December 12, 1971 at the Legion Home on Highway 181 South past Loop 410. A covered dish dinner starts at 1 p.m. Roast Turkey provided. Members and immediate families invited. Each family to bring a covered dish. A Christmas program will follow the dinner. Four students from the Mission Road Foundation Rehabilitation Center will be participating.
Joe Milner chief of traffic law enforcement will represent the department at a Ponies meeting on December 14 1971 to explain the new brake law.
Henry Kotzur, a junior tight end for Southwest Texas State University Bobcats, earns All Conference first team offensive honors in the Lone Star Conference. Kotzur, a Bayeur letterman, has been selected captain of the 1972 Southwest Texas State team.
Waco Texas December 2 Senator Jack Hightower Vernon installed today as Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas and announced Mine axe Davis of Floresville as district deputy. Davis, an active Mason in the area, will serve 10 lodges as the Grand Master’s representative for one year.
Christmas trees are offered in Hoelscher's parking lot to raise funds for youth community projects. Pictured are David Eosmith and Teen Age Optimist Larry Richardson, December 1971.
Charles Freeman Jr from Fairview Community elected President by the Board of Directors. Helmuth Lan departs after years of service with Edgar Fisbeck as Vice President and Carl as Secretary-Treasurer. Willie Rankin assumes duties as Maintenance-Construction Foreman III effective November 10 1971. Rankin family recently moved to Floresville and has three sons.
County swine producers short course set for Tuesday evening December 14 starting at 7 30 p m in the District Courtroom. Dr Bill Thomas Extension Swine Specialist will discuss major cost factors pig production and swine management. All swine producers urged to attend as Dr Thomas presents valuable swine information.
Theores Teeigers top the Offensive Team with one Honorable Mention and two Tigers on the Defensive Team, plus two Honorable Mentions. Cueto leads district selections with eight Gobblers honored, Floresville and Central players included.
Two high school teams will clash in the Class AA Texas football semifinal, with the winner advancing to the state final. Details on teams, location, and kickoff time unavailable in the fragment.
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