Floresville Football Team Edges Saints In Postseason Clash
Floresville High School, despite a season closed, defeated St. Marys Academy in a postseason game last Friday. Captain Evans scored the opener after a strong drive, with Floresville briefly leading 7 to 6 before late penalties altered the outcome. The Saints, aided by San Antonio Tigers players, outweighed the home eleven but Floresville fought hard throughout the contest.
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St. Mary's Academy
Floresville
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St. Mary’s Academy
San Antonio Tigers
Floresville High
Evans
Ford Gasoline Economy Contest Staged By Fifty-Four Dealers
Southwest Texas covered Ford Gasoline Economy Contest as fifty four dealers staged the event. Speakers included Poston and Mrs Weathersby led lively games and jokes. Dr Blake announced his son Vaughn earned a football letter at Vanderbilt. The group celebrated with a feast of turkey and pie before departures.
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Ford
Texas
Poston
Weathersby
Blake
Vaughn
Vanderbilt University
Sam Fore, Jr
Floresville Farmers Night and Ford dealer contest report
Floresville Chamber of Commerce held Farmers Night at the Wilson county court house with about 40 attendees despite bad roads. County Agent BE D Beck led discussions on farmers’ needs and future challenges. The event extended to December 14 with emphasis on farmer plans for 1927 and Chamber support. Floresville Motor Co Ford dealer fielded one entrant in a regional elimination contest, Park Tipton driving a 1927 Roadster. the car covered 29.3 miles before stalling, far from top records. Final San Antonio trials set for December 15 with prizes and carburetor demonstrations.
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Floresville Chamber of Commerce
Texas Farmer
Farm Journal
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Chamber of Commerce
Perdicnias
Court House
Wilson County
Floresville Motor Co. s+ MOG
Ford
San Antonio
Park Tipton
Lane
A. B. Murray
E. B. Scott
BR Orceet
Tx Orang
Chamber Commerce Pledges Farmers Hearty Support
Chamber of commerce pledges strong backing for farmers at Tuesday night meeting. discussion covers needs and conditions, with diversification giving the issue new impetus.
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Chamber Commerce
Ensity
Dog Rabies Indicated After City Visit and Death
Paul Schmidt reported a telegram from the State Pasteur Institute in Austin confirming rabies in a dog head sent by A L McNiel. The dog had roamed Tuesday, biting several dogs and cats, and was tracked to near the cemetery where it was killed. A L McNiel of Floresville reported the positive rabies evidence dated December 9.
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Chronicle-Journal
State Pasteur Institute
Austin
A. L. McNiel
C. Collins
Floresvile
Texas
J. T. Wilhite
Rainfall Dampens Fray in Wilthane Wake
A fine soaking rain fell throughout Wilthane aiding after events, with weather easing outdoor duties and aiding preparations following a long day of local activity.
J M Carrolls Removal Sale On At Stockdale
Stockdale shopkeeper J M Carroll launches removal sale as he plans to move to a new building soon. The sale opened on Christmas and runs as he clears stock before the transition.
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J. M. Carroll
Stockdale
Carroll
Methodist Church Hosts Sunday Service Amid Renewed Faith
The Methodist Church held a Sunday service inviting parishioners and visitors to reflect on faith and community. Local leaders urged renewed church attendance and charitable acts during challenging times.
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H. J. Price
Senile Shearer
Dnwyn
Norma
Art Acord
Bebe Daniels
Lincoln
APPG
Ford Motor Co
Floresville Motor
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