16 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
1
Experts outline advantages for new settlers in fruit poultry and dairy sectors as a farm division on a main highway is proposed for sale. The plan emphasizes diversified production and regional opportunity for buyers.
I Whitsett, a Wilson County business man, promotes a new subdivision named Paesics on the highway two miles east of town. The plan targets new settlers seeking small acre plots for farming, truck and poultry needs, with water access and electric service. The project envisions 10 acre tracts and a 28 acre adjoining tract, plus a farm across the highway, meeting demand from local business leaders.
Floresville Chapter No 20 Order of the Eastern Star held a monthly social at Magonic hall featuring Mrs Mary Lou Mayes and officers. Visitors included Mrs Mabel Eldridge and Mr T A Eldridge of San Antonio, Mrs Mattie Mitchell, Mrs Eula Wheeler, and Mrs Henry Lorenz from Stockdale. Christmas program, gifts, music, and a chicken salad plate followed the business portion.
Wilson County poultrymen led by County Agent B D Beck spent a profitable day in San Antonio touring the South Texas Egg Laying Contest on Pleasanton Road and inspecting pens and scoring systems. They then visited several well known Bexar county poultry farms, with attendees calling the day enjoyable and productive.
Floresville Chamber of Commerce hears J Clopton outline plan to organize a local company and market 1000 acres of fertile land west of the city near the county line. The project includes subdivision, a nursery, artesian wells, and development to attract fruit growing and truck farming, with a full report due in January.
Lindbergh piloting the Spirit of St. Louis completed a non stop flight from Washington to Mexico City. After hours of anxiety a 330 o clock landing at the Valbuena military field brought joyous relief as the Lone Eagle and his aircraft were declared safe. The crowd proclaimed the feat a remarkable demonstration of admiration for the famed aviator.
Cuero Texas December 13 A check for 24500 was issued by the Cuero Packing Company to a DeWitt County turkey raiser. Payment covers turkeys marketed at the plant during the 1927 season. The 1927 turkey and poultry crop will net DeWitt County producers about 1.5 million according to Commerce officials. The season was strong with careful marketing boosting growers profits as packing plants operate through January 1 and possibly beyond.
W H Russell of Haskell has been spending several days past with his daughter Mrs Geo White in the vicinity. The visit includes family moments and shared time at their residence as local observers note the reunion.
Ex service men who have not yet applied for the adjusted compensation bonus should do so before December 1 1927. If you served more than sixty days in the U S Army Navy or Marine Corps between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918 you are entitled to cash or paid up insurance according to service length. Bring your discharge to obtain the bonus. American Legion supports veterans care. A Eschenburg Commander Floresville Post No 38.
The Floresville Musical Club will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday afternoon December 20 at 2 36 at Floresville High School Auditorium. A Christmas play and skit will be presented by the junior members followed by a Treasure Hunt and further entertainment at the home of Mrs J D Houston for guests.
Mrs Hugh Rogers aged 83 pioneer settler of Wilson county died Sunday night at the Rogers ranch eight miles east of Floresville after a stroke. Funeral at Floresville Catholic Cemetery with Rev Father P P Zarb officiating. She leaves several children and many relatives as the community mourns this good lady. An obituary will appear next week.
Floresville bands to furnish music for Pleasanton fair today as part of a big development boom barbecue celebration opening Loveland colonization project. Also listed is a sale notice for thoroughbred horses and cattle including a 3 year old Fresian bull and Hereford yearling bulls billed by Stanley Coughran Route 3 Poirenilie.
The musical comedy The Flapper Grandmother will be staged at 7 30 PM in the High School Auditorium under the Parent-Teachers Association. Miss Margaret Pittman coaches a talented cast with Teltschik's Junior Orchestra providing music before and between acts. Tickets 25 cents for children 50 cents for adults, proceeds to the high school library fund. Proceeds support Near East Relief efforts.
Bennie Haverlah of this place and Miss Lola Boeckman of Seguin were quietly married at the bride’s parents home Monday night at 8 30 Rev Dr Goerner of Seguin officiating The groom is a prominent local garage proprietor and the bride has taught at Laverna Recent Nixon News stockdale correspondent reports best wishes for a prosperous future
The choir and senior Epworth League jointly present a Christmas program at 7 p.m. Christmas Day in the church. The public is invited and assured of entertaining content. Program committee members are Mrs. R. B. Johnson, Mrs. Frank Woolsey, and Miss Mable Myers. D. Scarborough, Pastor.
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