Solemn High Mass Celebrates Monsignor Gerbermann in Floresville
The Right Reverend Monsignor John J. Gerbermann of Sacred Heart Church Floresville received a Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving last Sunday afternoon. Archbishop Lucey presided at the investiture ceremony in San Antonio with hundreds in attendance. Assistants included Monsignor Foegelle and Father Hoffmann, while Monsignor Boyle delivered the sermon. Flowers and a reception followed in the Sacred Heart Educational Building, marking a community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Gerbermann
Sacred Heart Church of
Floresville
Gerbermann
Domentic
Holy Father
Pius XII
Rome
Italy
Archdiocess of
San Antonio
Protonotary Apostolic
Peter L. Foegelle
Kosciusko
Monsigor Gerbermann
Rudolph C. Hoffmann
Runge
Nada
Texas
Monsignor
Lambert Laskowski
James A. Boyle
P. A
St. Peter Prince of Apostles Church
Alamo Heights
Msgr
A. A. Leopold
St. Paul’s Church
Scared Heart School
Norma Trevisio
Floresville and
Stockdale
Sacred Heart
Floresville Band Tops Region 6 Contest At Seguin
Floresville school band under Director Fritz Teltschik won first division in the Region 6 Contest at Seguin with 27 bands competing. The group is praised for decades of achievement and community pride, highlighted by “Uncle Fritz” Teltschik’s leadership and Floresville’s strong marching and festival records. A separate report notes Carlos Alva Jr received a 50 year murder sentence in Wilson County for the Esteven Salas case, with trial details and jurors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Seguin
Carlos Alva, Jr
State ‘Penitentiary
Wilson County
Alva
Esteven Salas
Cafiada Verde
Jim W. Waetherby
Kerrville
38Th Judicial District Court
John F. May
Richard Deobie
Cotulla
D. Richard Voges
Fritz Teltschik
Texas
Fritz’ Teltschik
San Antonia
Fritz’’ Teltschik
Chronicle-Journal
Annual Floresville Christmas Tree Event on December 24
Floresville celebrates its annual Community Christmas Tree on Tuesday December 24 at 630 PM on the town square in front of the Wilson County courthouse. The Floresville Chamber of Commerce with Floresville Volunteer Fire Department hosts the program. The event features a band concert by the Floresville School Band directed by Fritz Teltschik, a Christmas visit from Santa on a red fire truck, and fruit bars for children. Cash awards will be given on December 14 21 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Wilson County
Nick
Chamber of Commerce
Priests Of Floresville Deanery Hold Conference Here
The Floresville Deanery priests met at Sacred Heart Rectory at 10:00 Wednesday for the fourth Ecclesiastical Conference of the year. Attendees included Rev. Armand Florizcone Rexas Poth and Rt. Rev. John J. Gerbermann of Floresville among others. Topics covered ranged from a moral case by the San Antonio Chancery on adoption and baptism to rural life, liturgy, credit, vocations, and Catholic Action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Sacred Heart Rectory
Armand Florizcone
Poth
Rexas
P. L. Foegelle
Kosciusko
Wenzel Lieb
M.S. F
Jourdanton
Lawrence Mueller
Theodore T. Danysek
Falls City
Peter Higgins
Karnes City
Gino Bernasconi
Kenedy
Joseph Hamala
Nixon
John L. Matocha
Panna Maria
Cayetano Romero
Poteet
Benjamin F. Bonazza
Pleasanton
John J. Gerbermann
Dean
Rudolph C. Hoffmann
Runge
Julius V. Dworaczyk
Gestohwa
Stanley Petru
Gerald F
Catholic Chancery Office
San Antonio
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Catholic Action
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
20th Anniversary March Of Dimes In Wilson County
Wilson County hosts the 20th anniversary March of Dimes drive from January 2 through 31 to raise funds for patient aid rehabilitation research professional education vaccines and related chapter needs the campaign seeks broad community support and contributions to assist families and advance medical efforts locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Wilson County road funds earmarked for 1958 improvements
The Texas Highway Department will spend 316,000 for Wilson County highway improvements in 1958, announced by Greer, State Highway Engineer. The State Highway Commission approved the appropriation to upgrade existing roads with minimal right of way needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Texas Highway Department
Dec. Greer
State Highway Commission
Greer
Floresville Youth On Blimp Saved
NORFOLK VA December 7 The navy reported eight men aboard a distressed blimp slid down dangling lines into a destroyer’s boats and were rescued without getting their feet wet after the airship sank fifty five miles off Georgia. None of the crew was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Atlantic
Georgia
Navy
Falls City Uranium Activity Expands in Karnes County
Residents along Falls City and nearby Karnes County see new industrial prospects as 19,690 pounds of raw ore from the Hackney lease at Tordillo Hill depart Falls City Milling Co bound for Grants New Mexico for mill tests. Bulldozing and trenching began weeks ago under Roy Atkinson and Dial T Luton who hold options from San Antonio owner Mrs Fred Bose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Falls City
Karnes County
Hackney
Tordillo Hill
Falls City Milling Co
Grants
N. Mex
Roy Atkinson
Dial T. Luton
Fred Bose
San. Antonio
Hackney Land
Atkinson
Luton
Atomic Energy Commission
Peggy Seay Named Miss Wool of 1958 at International Ball
The Council of International Relations hosts a Black and White Ball on December 10 1957 at the USAA Building San Antonio Texas honoring Princess Peggy Seay Floresville chosen Miss Wool of 1958. Chairwoman Mrs Preston Dial helped lead the event with many guests from Texas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of International’ Relations
Princess of the Selene Club International
USAA
Broadway
Hildebrand
San Antonio
Texas
Peggy Seay
Floresville
Edwin Seay
Wool
Seay
Preston Dial
Old Mexico
Girls Win On December Six At Fores Ville Pawnee Clash
The Next Tie girls secured a victory against Pawnee in a December game at Pawnee. The reported teams were Fores ville A and B, with details partially unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresville
Pawnee
Poth Wildcat Tests Oil Gas Area Near Poth
Oil and gas wildcat tests reported in several Texas wells. Poth Wildcat No. 1 near Poth, 6,370 feet depth with gas and oil flow via an open hole, 1,980 pounds tubing pressure with a 10 to 64 inch choke. Operations in Maria Juliana Hernandez Survey 45 A-129. Lone Star Producing Co No. 1 L. FT. Urbaneczyk Unit drilling at 10,062 feet in Edwards Field Atascosa County. A-4 Tom at 9,586 feet drilling in shale. No. 1 Schuman at 9,394 feet in shale. Roy Hofbeins and Appell Petroleum No. 1 Stute 2 RS Ferry at 8,215 feet with logger. Southeast of Pleasanton near Wilson County line. continuous drilling activity across Atascosa, Wilson, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
Exeter ,Or
Lone Star Producing Co
Urbaneczyk
Ain
Fashing- Edwards
Atascosa County
Schuman
Hofbeins and Appell Petroleum Corp
Pleasanton
Wilson ‘County
Social Security Man In Floresville Tue Dec 17th
A fragment discusses after death payments and the need to contact the Social Security Administration if the deceased worked under social security. It notes family benefits for widows, minors, disabled children, dependent widowers, and some dependent parents, urging awareness of social security benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Social Security
Floresville Christmas Cash Awards Winners Listed
Floresville Chamber of Commerce announces First Saturday Free Christmas Cash Awards winners from last Saturday on the town square. Prizes ranged 10 dollars at 3 PM and 4 PM and 25 dollars at 5 PM, with winners Mrs. Rufo Muniz Mrs. E A Nivin and Eddie Walcher. Tickets earned with purchases from Floresville Chamber member businesses count toward a December 24 final prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Rufo Muniz
Chamber of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Claus
Fritz _Teltschik
Attention Wilson Co
E. A. Nivin
Dallas
Eddie
Walcher
Rt. 3
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!