Lytle Pirates Defeat Sutherland Springs In Bi-District Showdown
Lytle charges to a 44-19 win over Sutherland Springs in six man bi district action led by McIntire who scored five touchdowns. The Pirates, undefeated in District 2B, built a 20-7 halftime lead and widened it after the break with Spannegel, Holcombe, and Smukes starring on offense as the Frogs battled to the finish. Also noted is the death and funeral of John J. Schneider of Three Oaks, Wilson County, survived by his daughter Mrs. Pillimek and two sons, with services held in New Braunfels.
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Pirates
Sutherland
Springs
Poth
fuMback
Desomakes
Frogs
McIntyre
Demse
Lytle
New Braunfels
Texas
John J. Schneider
Schneider
Three Oaks
Wilson County
H. W.pillimek
W. Schneider
Alex
Alex. ‘Sehneider
Musical Club Holds Christmas Program at Homonaing Cottage
The Musical Club presented a Christmas program at Homonaing Cottage. Members performed seasonal pieces and shared festive observations, drawing neighbors and patrons to an intimate community event.
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Musical Club
City Council Bans Fireworks and Firecrackers Citywide
Texas State Fire Insurance Commission warns cities and homes about Christmas tree fires. City Council adopts measure prohibiting firing of firecrackers roman candles sky rockets or any fireworks anywhere to prevent fires and property damage with full cooperation.
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Texas State Fire Insurance Commission
Funeral Thursday for Mrs Paulita Apolinar in Floresville
Mrs Paulita G Apolinar 59 died at home in Floresville at 8 30 am Wednesday December 12 after months of illness. Religious rites were held at Sacred Heart Church Thursday at 3 pm, Rev Drees officiating. Burial followed in Sacred Heart cemetery. She had lived in Floresville for years, coming from Eagle Pass. Survived by her husband two sons and three daughters.
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Paulita G. Apolinar
Floresville
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred’ Heart
Eagle Pass
Student Council Appeals For New Gymbasium
The Student Council advocates a new gymnasium described as highly beneficial for athletic students. The proposal emphasizes improved facilities for gym classes and sports, aiming to boost overall student fitness and school spirit.
Wells Variety Store Opening Saturday
Mr and Mrs H Wells announce the opening of their new Wells Variety Store Saturday in the Merchant building beside the telephone office. The remodeled store features modern fixtures fluorescent lighting attractive display counters and wall cases built for the spacious space. An opening advertisement appears in today’s paper.
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H. ©. Wells
Merchant Building
J L Dennis Sells Floresville Filling Station
Floresville businessman J L Dennis sold his interest in the filling station to G O Davis, a veteran of over seven years service. Davis has taken charge while Dennis plans to move to the Hester river farm to raise livestock. Smith remains in the wholesale agency and will oversee Electrolux and Bendix appliances, along with Mobil Gas lines.
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J. L
Jess) Dennis
Floresville
G. 0. Davis
Dennis
Wm. Smith
Smith & Dennis
Smith
Rider
Electrolux
Bendix
Mobil
Robbins Brothers Take Over Lopez Station
R. M. Robbins and E. B. Robbins have taken over the Mike Lopez Service Station on the highway east of the courthouse. The Robbins brothers, veterans and sons of Mr and Mrs Ed Robbins of Floresville, are operating the station on a full 24 hour a day basis.
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R. M. Robbins
E. B. Robbins
Veterans and
Ed Robbins
Floresville
Mike Lopez
Seaman Second Class Pedro M Devora stationed in Hawaii
Seaman Second Class Pedro M Devora USNR is now stationed in the Hawaiian Islands. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Anastacio Devora of Route 1 McCoy Texas. He entered service in November 1944 and has served ten months.
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Pedro M. Devora
USNR
Hawaiian Islands
Anastacio Devora
McCoy
Texas
Modern New Laundry For Floresville Soon
Abe Marks and wife Mrs Mae Bell Marks of Houston visited Floresville and closed on the Murray building to open a modern Help Yourself Laundry. New machinery and equipment have been ordered and the property is to be taken January 1. The Marks own a farm near Floresville.
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Abe Marks
Mae Bell Marks
Houston
Floresville
Ezzell Dies After Illness at San Antonio Hospital
San Antonio Lake Ezzell 68, for many years a resident, died at a San Antonio hospital late Tuesday after several days of critical illness. Body shipped to Damon, Texas, for burial. Survived by widow Flora Martin of Floresville, two children Mrs. Sammie Pate and Clyde Ezzell, and three grandchildren.
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Lake Ezzell
D.re Ezzell
San “Antonio ‘Hospital
Damon
Texas
County
Flora ,Martin
Floresville
Sammie, Pate
Clyde Ezzell
Packed House Greet Floresville School Band Christmas Concert
The Floresville School Band will hold its annual Christmas Concert at the high school auditorium next Tuesday night December 18 at 7 30. Admission is free with a free will offering to fund new band uniforms, expected to total about 1500 dollars. The band has won statewide honors for two consecutive years, and the event aims to support the uniform fund as the community shares in the effort.
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Floresville
Brogeaty
Floresville Lions and City Prepare White Christmas Welcome
The Floresville City and Lions Club plan a Christmas welcome on the courthouse square for service men and residents. Mrs Florence Brown of Nixon attends as Deputy Grand Matron of Floresville Chapter No 271 OES. A White Christmas program, featuring Rev J W Black, Miss Patricia Johnson, and Floresville School Band, plus a mass choir, decorating with white chrysanthemums and silver, marks a festive communal effort seeking broad attendance.
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Florence Brown
Nixon
Floresville
Order of the Eastern Star
Methodist Church
J. W. Black
Martha Carolyn Schultz
Ruth K. Spruce
Gladys B. “Skinner
Iva Stevens
Spruce
B. F. Woolsey
Tr. Donaho
Myrtle O’neall
Patricia Ann: Johnson
Ima
Sadie Weber
Sue Ezzell
Vivian Billings
Leona Weinert
Winnie Belle Lucas
Midge Langendorff
Anne Danze
San Antonio
Lions Club of
Courthouse Square
Santa Claus
J. T. Sheehy
The
Lions Club
Fritz Teltschik
Ruth
Chronicle Journal Christmas Goodwill edition call for copy
The Chronicle Journal urges readers to submit copy early for the Christmas Goodwill edition to be published next Friday December 21. Writers are asked to send news items church announcements rural letters and Christmas greetings by Monday or Tuesday if possible and to provide Christmas visitor lists and reunions or write them in. Readers are asked to phone for ad requests and to cooperate with the newspaper.
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Chronicle-Journal
The
Chronicle- Journal
Constable Joe Donaho Tops Local Deer Contest
Deputy Wright and Deputy Bernhardt bragged of deer killed near the Chronicle Journal office. Donaho later claimed the Wright story, saying his own deer came from the Donaho lease, and that the hunt involved a 140 pound 10 pointer.
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Tom Wright
Bill Bernhardt
Chronicle-Journal
Bill
Tom
Joe Donaho
Donaho
le Os
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Sutherland Springs
Homonaing Cottage
Paulita Apolinar
Wells Variety Store
J. L. Dennis
Robbins Brothers
Lopez Station
Hawaiian
Marks
City and Lions Club
Eastern Star Banquet
Harvard
Parkerhouse
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