Lions Club Christmas Toy Drive at Annual Party
Lions Club hosted its Ladies Night and annual Christmas party at Wright's Cafe on December 20. Members donated toys for the needy, gifts presented to the State Welfare Office for Christmas distribution, with a turkey dinner and festive decor enhancing the occasion. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lange and Lion Rift Sheehy with family. Lion Bill Sheehy to chair the next meeting.
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Lions Club
Custons
Floresville
Wright’s Cafe
Oliver Crutchfield
Lion del Cox
Lion H. D. Freeman
Gram
Roane Lee
State Welfare Office
Victor Lange
Carroll Buehhorn
James Sheehy
Lion Rift Sheehy
Sheehy
Beaumont
Lion Bill Sheehy
Wilson County's Savings Bond Sales Reach 178061
E E Woolsey announces Wilson County has purchased 178061 dollars in Series E and H Savings Bonds through November 1956, with a year goal of 255000 and November sales totaling 12868 dollars. He urges using automatic saving plans like the Payroll Savings Plan to grow Christmas cash and support community growth.
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U. 28 Savings Bonds Committee
Wilson Counnty
Wilson County
Woolsey
Governo
Payatop
United States Savings
Yearend thanks from R L Eschenburg to friends
A yearend note from R L Eschenburg expresses gratitude to friends for support during the past year. It thanks readers for visits letters cards flowers and kindness and wishes God's joys blessings good health and prosperity in the New Year 1957 for them and their loved ones.
Visits Here By Mr and Mrs Alex Kosub in Floresville
Mr and Mrs Alex Kosub of La Veraia were in Floresville on Thursday and shared smiles. He noted 4 inches of rain on his plage while most locals reported 3 to 4 inches. During the visit he renewed their Chronicle Journal subscription.
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Alex Kosub
la Veraia
Floresville
Texas Farm Bureau To Join Others To Amend Soil Bank
The Texas Farm Bureau plans to join other groups in backing amendments to the soil bank program in the legislature. Officials say changes aim to better align subsidies with current farming realities and preserve farm income stability amid market shifts.
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Texas Farm Bureau
Soil Bank
Mrs Sasha Coughran Dies Suddenly in Floresville
Mrs Sasha Coughran dies suddenly at home in Floresville on Sunday after a long heart ailment. Sister Mrs Jack Young found her in her chair Sunday afternoon. Body taken to Murray Funeral Home and later to Fairview Methodist Church for rites conducted by Rev Albert Loudon. Services featured old favorite hymns as the pastor recalled past ties.
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Sasha Coughran
Rites Fairview
Floresville
Fairview
Jack
Murray Funeral
Pairview
Albert Loudon
Bracken
Pairview Methodist
Loudan
Coughran
Farm Bureau Christmas Party at Elite Cafe
Farm Bureau directors and their spouses enjoyed a Christmas supper at Elite Cafe on Thursday night December 20. The event included an old fashioned Christmas dinner, gift exchange, a miniature board tractor prize won by Mr. B. Ray, and remarks noting the season’s good will.
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Farm Bureau
Son
A. D. Richard
John Boening
PR. T. Wright
Pe T
Ben Mocazygemba
J. J. Bruce
Jesse Se Dennis
B. Ray
Tgead
Eas
Ee Wittire
Eric All
Declan Few
Ely
Iit
Rosson and Siegel Optometrists Plan Temporary Floresville Closure
Rosson and Siegel Optometrists announce their Floresville office will close next Monday and reopen the following Monday January 4. The public is asked to note the temporary interruption in service and to plan accordingly.
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Rosson & Siegel
Floresville
Dee St
Old Santa Welcomed At Poth Christmas Eve Crowd
A large crowd in Poth welcomed Old Santa Claus on Christmas Eve Monday December 24 with about 500 attendees. Merchants donated cash on December 15 and 22, the Business Men's Club sponsored a tree party on the town square, and after Santa’s arrival a Christmas Band Concert, fruit and candy treats delighted hundreds of children.
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Poth
Path Business
Chase
Business Men's Club
Mrs Brinkoster Dies in San Antonio Rites Saturday
Mrs Tony Brinkoster dies in San Antonio with funeral rites set for Saturday. Interment will be at Mission Burial Park under Porter directing. The obituary notes grandsons and family details as carried in the San Antonio Express.
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Sans
Sewer Ata
Mission Burial Park
Porter
San Antonio Express
Tony. Brinkoster
Brinkoster
Campaign Boosts Home Merchants They Help You At All Times
The Chronicle Journal celebrates Floresville and Wilson County home town merchants for over 43 years of backing local progress. It argues citizens owe a debt to local merchants who fund community benefits, keep spending local, and help sustain town pride and economy.
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Chronicle - Journal
Floresville
Wilson County
New Year Oil Activity Shaping Wilson County
The Chronicle Journal reports a jump in oil activity in Wilson County as the new year begins. The upcoming January issue will cover local developments, including notes on homes, tents, and community events, with readers urged to follow further updates.
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Wilson County
Chronicle-Journal
Yost
New Tax Guide Helps Farmers with SS and Depreciation
A new Farmer's Tax Guide is available at the county office detailing how to handle tax problems for farmers and ranchers. It explains depreciation methods and tax relief options, noting farmers may have large losses to deduct or refund. The report also includes local oil and gas activity and field notes from Bexar and Wilson counties.
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County- Ae
San Antonio visitors briefed by local officials
Lyan Herrington of San Antonio visited a short white Tuesday afternoon with Mr. HT Graham and Mayor and Mrs. FP Woolsey, meeting local officials during an informal stop.
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Lyan’ Herrington
San Antonio
HT Graham
FP Woolsey
Elite Cafe To Serve Lunches Policy Update
Elite Cafe will serve lunches daily with operating hours from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. The cafe opens on Sundays and emphasizes regular lunch service.
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Elite Cafe
Regulae
Pracite
Old Santa Claus greeting Floresville crowd at tree event
A large Floresville crowd welcomed Old Santa at the community tree ceremony. The Floresville School Band conducted by Fritz Teltechik performed Christmas music in the courthouse yard before Santa arrived amid cheers. Firefighters distributed fruit bags to children as Santa descended a ladder from a big red fire truck and waved to the smiling youngsters.
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Santa
Floresville
Fritz. Teltechik
Peortice
Jolly St. Nick
Florésville
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