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Floresville Chronicle Journal urges readers to pay up by year end to lock in 1.50 dollar annual rates before January 1 1932 2.00 back accounts renewals and new subscriptions welcome with new reader additions and a Christmas operetta highlight by Geraldine Manning and Mrs Jon Houston at Floresville High School auditorium.
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Floresville
Mitchell
Annie Dial
J. Anson
HLM
Sanders
Aloig Sie
M. F Curry
Alex Skloss
Jaksik
Chas. Fahning
OF. Bey, Sr
M. Robbins
Algae P der
A. W. ‘Yanta
B. “Lay
J. Rées
Wurray, Sr
Alfred Jenkins
Ierholzer
Clara Reagan
George
John ‘Henson
Paul M. Told
A. W. Yanta
J. BH. King
Hettie
Lallah ‘Warren
A. W. Aug. Malcher
C. Eckel
EB. Eider
Ray ‘Swift
N. P. Ford
Oeeevention O
J. Stevenson
S H
Jd. M. Tipton
John Ww. Reesen
Ok ‘Klein
John Hayden
E. A. Maeckel
Dp. C. Jonn
Geraldine Manning
Jon Houston
Chile
Elizabeth’ ‘Spruce
Nadine. Adams
Elizabeth Sheehy
Geraldine’ ‘Lané
Vernon Ellinghausen
Bettie “Steele “Murray
Catherine Paulus
Alta
Mae. Baker
Peggy
Doris Merchant
Margaret Spruce
Mary ‘Archer
Evelyn Merchant
Marion _ Fore
Tamale Supper Draws Local Athletes To Council Meeting
Athletic Council hosted a Monday night gathering at the high school with about 40 attendees including the 1931 football squad, prospective members for next year, and promising Grammar School athletes. The event featured hot tamales and coffee, inspiring talks, and plans for next year emphasizing support for wholesome athletics and strong town backing.
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S. P. Conn
Counceil
Fire zone warning issued for Floresville business blocks
The Insurance Commission issues a city fire zone warning for Floresville, prohibiting shooting, rockets, fireworks or torpedoes within four downtown business blocks, including streets sidewalks and alleys, under penalty.
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Floresville
8 Fire ‘Insurance Commission
Dairy Cattle Urged as Adjuncts for Farm Profit
Dairy experts from Texas A M College urge farmers to keep records of cow production to determine exact butterfat output and to choose quality stock. Speakers at Baker Hotel district meeting, including Eudaly and Payne, emphasized higher profits with quality producers despite low overall prices.
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Eudaly
Baker
Budaly
Texas
Mom. Payne
H. H. Williamson
O. B. _ Martin
George W. Barnes
Beef
Federal Farm ‘Board
Case “Simonds of
Fort Worth
Texas: Jersey Cattle Club
J.T. Thomas
A. & M. College
Payné
D. W. ‘Watkins
Bureau of Economics
Washington
Dd Ee
Jenny
Camp
Dallas
Bérnice’ ‘Claytor
Lola’ Blair
Inez Derryberry
Special Christmas Program At Floresville High School
A special Christmas program will be held Tuesday night at the Floresville high school auditorium at 7 30. P Conn directs for the athletic fund with students faculty members and the P T A assisting. Admission is 10 and 25 cents with about an hour of entertainment featuring unusual Christmas acts.
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Floresville High School
P. Conn
P.T.A
Trial Granted In Estévan Ximenes Murder Case
Judge W W Murray granted a motion for a new trial in the Estévan Ximenes murder case in Wilson County. Ximenes, tried before a jury about two weeks ago, received a 20 year sentence. attorneys argued for a new trial at Saturday’s hearing.
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Estévan Ximenes
District Court
Wilson County
Ww. O. Murray
Estevan ‘Ximenes
Natalie Couvier
Xiimenes
Wilson County Cotton Gins End Year With Fewer Bales
A government report shows Wilson County gins had produced 10,067 bales up to December 1, compared with 20,808 bales by the same date last year, indicating a drop in output.
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Wilson County
Texas Cotton Acreage Cut To Be Tested Soon
Robertson County attorney will file suit to determine the validity of a new law as soon as it becomes effective. The challenge seeks to test limits on cotton acreage reductions and the law's enforceability within the state agricultural framework.
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Texas
Robertson County
Robertson county attorney to test cotton acreage law
T IL Tyson of Robertson county said he will file suit to test the constitutionality of the Texas cotton acreage restriction law passed in the special session. He plans an injunction and immediate action after the law takes effect January 1 1932. Several hundred Robertson county cotton growers have formed a group to challenge the act, which limits planting 46 cotton in 1952 to no more than 30 percent of crop area in 1931. Tyson emphasized the need for an early court decision with state agriculture commissioner J E McDonald and other sponsors ready to present views.
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Austin
Texas
T. IL
Ty‘gon
Robertson County
Tyson
Robertson
County
Pysom
Ve ‘Tyson
J. E. McDonald
Farmers Night Draws Large Crowd in Weathered Meeting
At Tuesday Farmers Night held by the Peth Chamber of Commerce about 150 farmers attended despite bad weather. Ww. H. Woellert, newly elected president, presided as a program featured two farming topics. Mr Blanchard of the Texas Certified Cotton Breeders Association spoke on seed standardization and planting high-grade, uniform seed. tamales and coffee were served and all enjoyed the event.
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Peth’ Chamber of Commerce
Woellert
Blanchard
Texas
Cotton Breeders’ Association
Chronicle Journal Christmas Issue Request for Early Submissions
The Chronicle Journal asks correspondents to submit weekly letters and write ups early in the week for the Christmas issue. Publish date is Friday morning December 25 and requests hearty cooperation from all staff.
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Chronicle-Journal
Poth Hunters Bring Home Bucks From New Braunfels Area
Poth residents Poth Hunters Alex Klaus and friends stopped by the Chronicle Journal office Wednesday with a fine deer. One hunter carried a 10 point buck back from hills near New Braunfels after a several days hunt. Mrs Victor Warnken of Poth reportedly took a large 10 point buck nearby last rear end.
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Alex
Klaus
Floresville Receives Red Stars Eleven In Big Local Game
Floresville hosts a strong Red Stars Eleven led by ex Floresville High and College players. San Antonio’s undefeated Warren’s Hawks visit today at 3 30 pm at the old ball park in a clash expected to draw a large crowd. Proceeds support Floresville High School athletic funds as a rugged college class styled matchup unfolds with a lengthy lineup of local and visiting players and officials listed for the event.
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Floresville
Wetion
Red Stars
Penis All Stars
Floresville Hi
Bob ‘Warren
Hawks
San Antonio
Amino Ge Ity
Red Harper
Serac
Warren
Floresville High
Harper
Anns
Floresville Legion Auxiliary Receives National Honor
Floresville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 38 earns national recognition as one of the first Texas units enrolled for 1932 membership, surpassing 1931 totals. The citation credits secretary Tallah Warren for timely submission, noting the honor is shared with only 11 Texas units and the sole recipient in the 14th District.
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Legion
Floresvill Post No. 38
Texas
Kenedy Fire Destroys Holston Chevrolet Building
In Kenedy Texas on Monday night a blaze wiped out the Holston Chevrolet Company's showroom and garage, also damaging the J S Graham garage and Heinsohn Kohlmanin Dodge Plymouth dealers. Total loss expected with 31 autos burned and two more cars lost. damage estimated around 25000 dollars, largely insured.
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Kenedy
Texas
Holston Chevrolet Company
J. 8
Graham Garage
Heinsohn
Kohlmanin
Dodge
Plymouth
Holston Concern
J. S. Graham
Jury Commission Names Grand and Petit Jurors
District Judge W O Murray presided as the recent term closed. The commission selected the Spring term grand and petit jurors. Members include B L Whiteett of Floresville Otto Schraub of Three Oaks and Carlos Baker of Stockdale.
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W. ‘O. Murray
Floresville
Otto Schraub
Three
Oaks
Carlos Baker
Stockdale
Sinclair Service Station Opens on Highway in Floresville
A new Sinclair service station at the corner of 4th and D Streets opened this week, managed by Edwin Johnson, a Floresville native and Floresville High School graduate who has worked in filling stations including the Floresville Quick Service Station. The facility is modern and well located on the highway near the courthouse. An advertisement for the station appears elsewhere in the paper.
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Sinclair
Edwin ‘Johnson
Fritz Johnson
Floresville High
Floresville
Fire damages home and contents in 1 Ville area
Adu Farias reports a Sunday night fire damaged the house and its contents near the rest area on O Matray street in 1 Ville. Quick action by responders limited further damage and prevented injuries.
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Bailly
Adu Farias
Ville
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Peth Chamber of Commerce
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Bruce Mangum
Chas
Mooresville
Commerce
Reed
Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion
the Legion
de Flores- Ville
LR -T. A
Floresvillé
C. We Archer
Chiefniber of Commerce
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Win. H. ‘Thane and Family
Sinclair’ Service
Highway
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