Community Christmas Tree Delights Floresville Again This Year
Floresville residents note the annual municipal Christmas Tree sponsored by the Floresville Chamber of Commerce will light up the courthouse square during Christmas week. Old Saint Nick will visit, with gift bags for every child, coordinated by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. An expanded tree, carol singing for shut ins, and a planned 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve program are announced, promising a memorable community event. The paper also mentions extension courses starting at Stockdale High School, Economics 102 and Sociology 105, with Birkholder of San Marcos guiding sessions starting December 12, at a cost of 10.00 per unit.
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San Marcos
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Wilson County
Lola Castro Waives Trial and Posts 2500 Bond
Lola Castro waived examining trial on murder charges in the Margarita Leal case. Justice Henson set bond at 2500. Leal, 20, was shot near the Herro store Saturday evening and died after being treated at a local hospital.
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Margarita: Leal
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Local Chevrolet Salesman Wins October Prizes
CoCy Martin a Houston Chevrolet salesman earned Chevrolet Motor Co prizes for October sales. He sold 4 new and 14 used cars, earning a 17 jewel Waltham wrist watch, fountain pen, gloves, six broadcloth shirts, and a fine turkey for Thanksgiving. Other districts with similar goals shared in the rewards.
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CoCy Martin
Houston
Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet Motor Co
Detroit
Michigan
Martin
Waltham
Chevrolet Motor Company
Creamery Owner Visits Floresville on Wednesday
J. F. Key, owner of the San Marcos Creamery, with his family, spent a short time in Floresville on business. He praised the town’s growth and diversification, noting the industry’s progress in Southwest Texas and predicting better days ahead for dairymen. Mr. Ivey, a local observer, echoed the positive outlook.
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J. F. Key
San’ Marcos
Chroniclé-Journal
Wilson County
Ivey
Texas
Floresville Musical Club Postponed to December 15
The December meeting of the Floresville Musical Club was postponed to Tuesday night December 15 at 8 o'clock. The Christmas operetta The Holy Night by Anthony J. Schindler will be presented under the direction of Geraldine Manning. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Floresville Musical Club
Anthony. J. Schindler
Geraldine Manning
Brilliant Banquet Marks End of Football Season
A festive banquet honored the football team and athletic council with a clever program and a joyful year end celebration.
Floresville High honors team at PT A banquet
Floresville High School conducted a football banquet for the Fighting Tigers after a 5 2 2 season. The event at the high school auditorium featured a gridiron theme with maroon and white decor, a radio announcer bit, and a program including toasts to coach, athletic council and PTA. Letters for 1931 were awarded to ten players and staff, acknowledging their loyalty and sportsmanship.
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Floresville High
Maroon and White
Athletic Association
Parent- Teacher Association
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P.T. A. Turkeys
Ss. Tigers
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Baldwin
A. Radio
Athletic Council
P-O-R-B
Hubert Avant
Kermit Sehroljer
Fred McIntire
Billie Hood
Robert Ewing
Graham McNiel
Richard Bolf
Victor Darilek
Morris
Johnson
Rogers
McCarty
B. W. Masters
Howard Great
Mlle Matlin Fos
Democrats-Take Helm As Garner Earns Speaker Post
John N. Garner is elected Speaker as a new Congress opens. Democrats regain control for the first time in 13 years, ushering in a return to party leadership and a shift in legislative direction.
Garner Elected Speaker as Democrats Take House
The opening of the Seventy-Second Congress saw Democrats in control of the House for the first time in thirteen years, with John N. Garner elected speaker by 218 to 207 over Snell. A large attendance marked the session as Republicans remained in a narrow Senate majority. Ejections occurred as hunger marchers sought to present demands for unemployment relief, while many members awaited oaths with Alaska slated as a new delegate and 89 Representatives ready to take theirs.
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Senate
John N. Garner
Texas
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New York
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Wisconsin
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Schneider
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Minnesota
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Connecticut
Herbert Benjamin
Europe
William Tyler
Page
Lérk
Cody
Curtis
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Nante Garner
Garner
Viccholas Longworth
Alaska
Texas cotton crop forecast for 1931 is 5.27 million bales
Texas producers expect 5 270 000 bales of 500 pound gross weight this season based on December 1 reports. Acreage in cultivation stood at 15 656 000 on July 1, with 15 421 000 acres remaining for harvest in 1931. Production mirrors last month, but yield per acre rises to 164 pounds. Weather conditions through the season will dictate final results.
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Texas
Fragmentary misspelled credits headline fragment
A partial OCR line shows credits read as by Misses Elizabeth Spruce and etre Merchnt, indicating principal authorship or attribution in a reformatted newspaper item.
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Spruce
Etre Merchnt
Stockmen and Dairymen Happy Plowing Season Near
Wilson County Red Cross drive ends with 160 members. Floresville reports 136 and Poth 24. Annie Dial of Fairview mailed her year’s membership to Mrs. Reese. Elbert W Franklin is general chairman. Rain totals bring optimism for 1992 with plans for diversification. Onion, garlic, carrots crops expand in Floresville and Poth under local contracts. Winter plowing to begin as rains revive farmers and stockmen across the county.
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Wilson County
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American
Floresville
Poth
Annie Dial
Fairview
W. He “Woellert
Rea ‘Cross
Texas
Flory
Afbers
San- Antonio
Richman
Samuels
Tae
Éason
Malcher
Hunters Association At Christine District Meeting
Attendees from several counties gathered at Christine Wednesday noon for the South Texas Wolf Hunters Association annual meeting and chase event. Judge Murray and Rev. How By S joined as enthusiastic hunters, with many sportsmen expected to compete with their hounds in the Dig animal use.
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Murray- Sand Rey
P Howard
Christine
Chase
Texas Wolf
Hunters’. Association
Awolf
Murray
Town Gas Company Crew Here Testing Lines
Town Gas Company crew here testing lines over several days in the city. Leaks and pressure tests were thoroughly examined and the system found in good condition. Most work done at night to avoid interfering with service. Tests conducted at intervals to keep lines in first class condition.
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Ciompany
President Hoover seeks $200 million for veterans loans
President Hoover asked Congress to appropriate 200 million dollars to meet demands for veterans compensation certificates and a supplemental 3.025 million for adjusted service and dependent pay. He warned the Veterans Administration will exhaust funds by month’s end and urged early consideration. Chairman Burns forecast the 200 million allotment will be among first items in the appropriations bill.
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Congress
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Vetieans’ Administration
Burns
House Appropriations Committee
Hanks and Nelms Guests From San Antonio
Mr and Mrs R A Hanks and children and Mr and Mrs James Nelms of San Antonio and Miss Ozelia Wat ra Hosea were guests of fee tee.
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R. A. Hanks
James Nelms
San Antonio
Ozelia
Watra Hosea
Fee Tee
Judge Smiley thanks Wilson County supporters for aid
Karnes county judge Thos B Smiley who ran as a Democratic candidate in the recent special election for the 14th Congressional District writes to Chronicle Journal readers thanking Wilson County voters for their friendship and loyal support. Smiley is a well known Karnes County figure.
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Karnes County
Chronicle-Journal
Wilson County
Smiley
Karnes
Sinton Officials Seed City With Bluebonnet Planting Drive
SINTON TEXAS DEC 1 In a bid to beautify the city the city commissioners have a nd a quantity of bluebonnet seed to residents for planting throughout Sinton. The civic effort aims to brighten streets and public spaces as part of a community beautification program.
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Sinton
Texas
Celty
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