Poll Tax Reminder Amid 1962 Elections and Local Deaths
In 1962 elections loom as residents urged to pay poll tax. A fatal crash near Floresville killed Richard Vaughn George and injured Reginald Fleming after their vehicle failed a curve on highway patrol notes. George died at 8:30 am with funeral plans set for Floresville, while Fleming remained hospitalized. Survivors include families from Floresville and nearby communities.
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Richard Vaughn George
Cananton Hospital
Bath
SRO
Monrray
Val
Mie
George White
George
Fleming
Floresville
Hurley
Murray Paneral
Atascosa County
Sacred Heart Sodality News Item
The meeting opened with a prayer at 9:90. Officers pom list not printed. poms remain unrecorded in this edition.
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Sacred Heart Sodality News
Tiger Victory Over Charlotte Tuesday Night
The Floresville Tigers edged Charlotte 81 80 Tuesday night in a district game as Floresville stifled offense in the second half. Danny Wilkins led Charlotte with 12 points while Floresville’s Tatum paced the Tigers with 17 points and solid defense throughout the contest.
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Floresville Tigers
Charlotte
Tigers
Woking
Jackie ‘Tatun
Danny Wilkins
Waltare
Floresville
Lowman
Tatum
Blohm i
Millikin
Roemer
Baker
Caro
T. Nocaine
Bisonde
Geum
Haron
Witkin
Mann
Floresville Tuesday Livestock Auction Results
W. J. Noll reported prices at Floresville Tuesday with 368 head offered. Calves ranged from 20.00 to 27.00, stock cattle from 40.00 to 76.00, and baby calves up to 40.00. Hogs topped at 18.40, sows 16.90, feeders 14.50 to 18.10, and pigs 0.80 to 7.50. cattle, bulls and other yields varied in the day’s sale.
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W. J. Noll
Floresville
QAO
Kellner Receives Navy Commendation for Duty
Sgt Edwin G Kellner of Floresville is named for a Navy Commendation at the Naval Air Station Memphis Tennessee. The son of Mr and Mrs E J Kellner he served with the Marine Air Reserve Training and earned recognition for expert duty and meticulous attention in his role as a jet aircraft pacehandler.
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Myo Pelech
Floresville
Edwin G. Kellner
Navy
Set. Bein & Kellner
E. J. Kellner
Social Security Man In Floresville 3 Wed January 3
A fragment notes a social security matter in Floresville with references to a new rate and self employed status. The text mentions an aircraft incident with a faulty engine and preventative ground hold followed by thorough inspection.
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Floresville
Tri
Ian
Ome Tavily
Judge H D Barrow Critical After Auto Crash
Associate Justice H D Barrow of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals remained in critical condition Tuesday after an auto accident Friday night. Barrow, 63, is the father of District Judge Charles Barrow.
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San Antonio
H. D. Barrow
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Barrow
Charles Barrow
Td Tre Mra
Barrow Psec BP
Rites Held Here Wednesday For Mrs. E. C. Wallace
Mrs Edina Caroline Wallace born in Liane Texas July 20 188 before passing away in a local hospital December 25 1961 at age 80 funeral set for Floresville Cemetery Floresville Texas Wednesday December 27 Survivors include daughters Mrs Magis Ployd Mrs George Allen Mrs Lorraine Thoss a son Raymond W Wallace Bryan Wallace sister Mrs A J Alien Ellington Austin Texas brothers Ralph Wallace with more names omitted due to incomplete fragment
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Edina Caroline Wallace
Swerte St
Liane
Texas
Floresville
Pam
Magis Ployd
City
George Allen
Sun Valley
Calif
Lorraine Thoss
Victoria
Raymond W. Wallace
Gainsville
Texeo
Bryan Wallace
A. J
Alien
Ellrington
Austin
Ralph
Bio Firma Don't Advertise Because They Are Bin
A brief note notes a company or entity named Bio Firma not advertising, with unclear phrasing suggesting they are described as being “bin.” No additional context or identifiable actions, dates, or locations are provided.
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Bio Firma
Gonzales Demo Announces Senate Run
Local politics note indicates Gonzales Demo has filed to run for the Senate. Campaign details and timeline are not fully specified in the available text.
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Gonzales
Senate
Joe Harrell Bites Hard At Nixon Wednesday Morning
Joe Harrell age 10 of Somerset Texas tied Twesday at his home. He belonged to Carpenters Local No 14. Survivors include wife Willie Harrell, sisters Mre yy Seffel and Mra Odessa Patti lle, Mrs. Thora Meyer and Mrs. Veda Flume, brothers Otto and Albert Harrell. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 40 am at the Riehe Chapel with Rev John A Robinson officiating. Interment Nixon Cemetery. Arrangements with Picts Funeral Home.
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Joe Harrell
Somerset Texas
Carpenters
Willie Harrell
Mre
Yy Seffel
Odessa Pattille
Thora Meyer
Veda Flume
Otto
Albert Harrell
Riehe Chapel
John A. Robinson
Nixon Cemetery
Nixon
Tena
Picts Funeral Home
San Antonio Ey
Floresville School Band Honored at Christmas Banquet
Director Fritz Teltschik hosted a Christmas banquet at his cafe honoring the Floresville school band. The annual event celebrated the prude and joy of his life amid community cheer and holiday music.
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Fritz Teltschik
Floresville
Prita Teltachik
OA Preve
Hloresville
Sehool
Mrs Geo Stephenson Dies In Houston Texas
Mrs Geo Stephenson of Corpus Christi died about 9 00 am Thursday in Houston Hospital The Chronicle Journal could not confirm funeral details The deceased was addressed as Mrs George W Stephenson with reference to Corpus Christi and Pioreaville in Floresville notices.
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George W. Stephenson
Corpus Christi
Houston Hospital
Chronicle Journal
Pioreaville
Marcelina Baptist Church Singing Jan 7 Afternoon Event
Sunday afternoon January 4 starting at 1 90 pm there will be a singing at the Marcelina Baptist Church Singers from many towns and communities take part Everyone is invited to attend and bring someone with them Public welcome at Marcelina church program featuring regional singers.
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Marcelina
Marcelina Baptist Church
Advertising is Key to a Successful Local Business
Advertising remains essential to a thriving business in the city. Experts argue the right message at the right time boosts visibility, customer engagement, and sales. Local firms report higher foot traffic after targeted campaigns and consistent branding across channels.
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