Floresville Santa Visits for Free Cash Prizes
Floresville Lions Club and local merchants hosted Old Saint Nick last Saturday at Ballard Drug Building for a pre Christmas event. From 2 to 6 pm families received free candy and chance to win cash prizes via a free ticket draw at 5 pm. Tomorrow another two hour period 2 to 4 pm offers more free tickets with a 15, 10, and two 5 dollar prizes. Winners last week included Leon Koenig 15 dollars Felix Marruquin 10 Carman Miranda 5 Oscar Keylich 5.60.
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Old Saint Nick
Floresville
Ballard Drug
Santa Claus
Lions Club
Ballard Bullaton
Filoresville
Leon Koenig
Felix Marruquin
Carman Miranda
Oscar Keylich
County Women’s Democratic Club Meeting On Social Security
The County Women’s Democratic Club held a recent meeting in which Mrs. E. E. Irvin led a program on the new Social Security Law. She defined terms, explained benefits with teacher perspectives, and cited cases of beneficiaries, followed by a general discussion before adjournment.
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County Women’s Democratic Club
Frick
E. E. Irvin
Cial
Floresville Band Wins First Division At Luling Contest
Floresville School Band placed first in AA division at the Luling marching contest held Saturday under Region 6 UIL auspices. Cuero and Poth also earned top honors in their divisions. Floresville noted for twirling and strong overall performance. A December 22 Christmas concert at Floresville High School gym will feature the prize winning band with a free will offering to cover expenses.
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Floresville
Uuline
University of Teracholastic League
Lerstand
Cuero
Eli
Paul Rawlings
Claes BK
Poth
Kenedy
Fritz
Floresville to U.S. 87 Highway Project Planned
The Texas Highway Commission announced a 1955 program from Floresville to U S 87 on U S Highway 181, about 10.8 miles, including base improvement, widening and resurfacing to protect public investment. Work to begin as funds are secured and right of way obtained. E H Jr, chairman, stated the plan and funding origin.
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Texas Highway Commis
Austin
Ighway Commission
Taes Wilson
U. S. Highway
Floreaville
U. 8
Davis
Highway ‘Commission
Findna
Gene HH. Kom
Floresville Jaguars Open Season With Seven Wins
The Floresville Jaguars girls basketball team coached by Mrs. Hattie Fuller started strong this season with six lettermen returning and a fast, cohesive lineup. The A and B teams posted solid scores against Poteet and Poth, with leaders Frick, Kurtz, Clark, Ring, Gaaydos, Lewis, Raska, and Eschenbure shining as guards and scorers.
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Floresville
Jaguars
Hattie. Fuller
Fuller
Fri¢k
Clark
Gaydos
Lewis
Raska
Kurtz
B. Clark
E. ‘Ring
Bsachenburg
McVay
Floresville Jaguars
Poteet Agates
Peteet
Frick
Ring
Gaaydos
Eschenbure
Gasch
Phil
Hips
Fcar
Matthews
Climer
Poppell
Polasek
Fabberer
Poth
Frick Attends Democratic Rally in New Orleans
Mrs. A E Frick of Floresville, president of Wilson County Women’s Democratic Club, joins the Victory Rally and National Democratic Committee meeting in New Orleans with Bexar County leaders. She praises Texan leaders Rayburn and Isen?on and reports a harmonious gathering despite conflicting press stories.
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A. E. Frick
New Orleans
A. BE. (Palma) Frick
Floresville
Wilson County Women's Democratic Club
Frick
Democratic Party
Crescent City
National Democratic Committee
Bexar County
Democratic Women’s Club
A. L. Voigt
National Committee
Texas
Dapegh Frick
Floreaville School Band Christmas Concert at High School Gym
Director Fritg Telachik presents the Floreaville School Band in their annual Christmas Concert at the High School Gym on Wednesday night at 7 30 P.M. The public is invited to attend the festive program.
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Fritg Telachik
Floreaville
The Bell Ringers Of Lackland AFB to Perform
The Bell Ringers, a ten member unit from the U S Air Force band, will perform Wednesday December 15 at 7 30 p m in the local gymnasium. They use bells manufactured by Whitechapel Bell Foundry England and are specially arranged by Capt Nissly. Mrs Philip John sponsors from Lackland APB. Floresville school patrons and the public are invited.
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Philip John
John
Lackland
APB
Floresville School
U. S
White Chapel Bell Foundry
London
England
Nissly
Democratic Club Anniversary Dinner Slated January 21
The Wilson County Democratic Women’s Club plans a fire anniversary dinner in Floresville likely at the Legion Hall on Friday night January 21 with Hon. John C. White Texas Agriculture Commissioner invited as principal speaker. Other regional Democrats will attend as details on time and program are announced. The Texas Observer notes the club’s activities in its first issue.
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Wilson County
Democrat- Weomen
Floresville
Legion Hall
John C. White
Texas Agriculture
Texas Observer
Saspamee Youth Killed In Crash Near New Braunfels
A 22 year old from Saspamee, Jimmy Garcia Seguin Jr., died when the car he rode in overturned eight miles north of New Braunfels. He fell from the vehicle and the car rolled over, crushing him. Saspamee lies in Wilson County.
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New Braunfels
Jimmy Garcia Seguin, Jr
Sasa- Pamee
Here
Saspamee
Wilson County
Mrs. Clay's Mother Dies At Goliad
Mrs Willms age 87 died at her home near Goliad Monday morning after a heart attack. Funeral held at 10 o'clock Wednesday in Goliad was well attended, reflecting her status as a pioneer resident. Billy and Bobby Clay attended from El Paso area. The Clay family and friends extend sympathy to mourners.
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Billy
Bobby
Goliad
Mrs .Clay
Billy. Clay
el Paso
Floresville Chamber of Commerce Holds Monthly Meeting
Floresville chamber members will meet at the courthouse next Monday night at 7 30 for the regular monthly session. Final plans will be made for the annual Christmas tree event on Friday December 24. Attendees are urged to attend.
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Chamber Commerce
Floresville
Donaho Sells Registered Holstein Ball to Mexico
W M Donaho of Floresville Texas exported a registered Holstein Friesian ball to Mexico. The animal named Kondyke Law Typlus was sold to Ricardo C Tantú Leal of Monterrey. In 1953 shipments of registered Holsteins were sent to 25 nations, with rising export activity especially to South America.
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Donaho
Floresville
Texas
Ball Oto
Mexico
Phis Animal
Typlus
Ricardo C Tantu Leal
Monterrey
N. i
Donaho Jr Sells 12 Cows and 1 Bull to Mexico
Floresville Texas exporter Donaho Jr recently shipped twelve registered Holstein cows and one bull to Mexico. The animals include Elsie Ray AppleSRD Benefactor Nancy SRD Benefactor Sue SRD Texas Beauty series and the bull SRD Texas Beauty Topper. During 1953 shipments of registered Holsteins went to 23 nations with rising export activity, especially to South America.
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Donaho
Floresville
Texas
Mexico
Sela
Edmundo
Martinez
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Elsie Ray Apple
SRD
Nancy
Sue
Alice
Bertha
Carmen
Jackie
Jeasie
Sally
Sunshine
Christmas Vesper Program at TLC Seguin
The Lith annual Christmas vesper services at Texas Lutheran College Seguin Sunday Pec 12 in the college chapel feature two identical candlelight services at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The annual service details are provided.
Krebs Family Moves to Three Oaks Farm
Walter Krebs and his wife move from their Dickson Avenue residence after years of service as community supporters and Wilson County Soil Conservation supervisor. The Krebs join the McGehee family at Three Oaks Farm, with neighbors and church friends expressing warm wishes for happiness and success in the new home.
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Munity
Dickson Avenue
Joe
McGehes
Three Oaks
Theomany
Wilson Coasts
Krebs
Walter
Wilson County
Lodi School Christmas Play Night December 22
Garvea principal announces a Christmas Play Night at Lodi School on Wednesday December 22 with a student program and teachers aiding. The event features stories, a special student presentation, various games, and refreshments for all attendees.
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C.-T. . Garvéa
Lodi
Hse
Garza
Wilson County Wildcat oil well planned near Karnes Texas
A 6500 foot oil wildcat, the Wilson County Wildcat, is to be drilled by George H. Coatea of San Antonio for Mary Koether. The No. 1 Koether will be about 330 feet from the east line of a 80 acre lease in Dean Gaspar Flores Survey six miles west of Karnes Gay. The target lies southeast of the Three Oaks School and northeast of Superior Oil Co. No. 1 J Merchant in Gaspar Field, with past producing wells yielding significant gas flow.
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Wilson County
George H. Coatea
San Antonio
Om Land
Mary Koether
Koether
Dean Gaspar Flores
Karnes
Gay
Three Oaks School
Gulfshore Gilt Co
Sd. Zidek
Edna
Superior
Co. No
Merchant
Gaspar
San Antonio Express
Floresville Toys Drive Seeks Local Help for Needy Kids
Floresville Reserve asks residents to donate toys for Christmas to aid needy children. Volunteers call for toy donations by Saturday and offer pickup options for those with 10 or more items. Local Marines and community groups emphasize generosity and support for families in need.
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Floresville
Trade It Item Sparks Brief Market Flurry
A terse market note reports a trade involving a sought after item drawing quick interest from local buyers. Traders note brisk activity and a surge in inquiries as the deal draws attention among collectors and merchants.
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Highway Department
U. S. No. 87
the Gorm
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Democratic Club
Stockdale
Mrs. Clay
Air
W. M. Donaho
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