Floresville Chamber Sets January 12 Meeting For Farmers And Businessmen
The Floresville Chamber of Commerce opens 1932 with a public meeting on January 12 at 7 15 PM at the chamber office and possibly the courthouse to hear Robert M Harper Caldwell County speak on standardization of cotton seed and other topics The event also features Col C C French industrial agent Fort Worth Stockyards Company and W L Dickerson Central Power and Light Co as guests amid concerns of a local auto theft ring with two cars recovered near Seguin and one stolen New Year’s Day amid warnings to owners.
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Floresville
Robert M. Harper
Caldwell County
Texas Certified Cotton Breeders’ Association
Blanchard
The
Game Organization
D. Beck
San Antonio
Col. C. C. French
Fort Worth
W. L. Dickerson
Central Power and Light Co
Col.French
Chamber. of Commerce
Seguin
R. J. Goesch
Sheriff Carnes
R. R. Atkins
Prosperity and Progress in the American Voter
The piece argues for a Republican administration citing prosperity as a key goal. It notes foreign delegations seek Americas secret to sustain confidence and emphasizes maintaining a Republican leadership to guarantee employment and steady policy.
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Ovalde
Denton Sister Makes Sudden Texas Travel Dinner Visit
Mrs. T. B. Merritt of Denton telephoned her sister Mrs. Archer in this city to meet in San Antonio at 11:30. Merritt traveled from Denton to Dallas by interurban, flew to San Antonio, arriving by 11:30, and joined Mrs. Archer for dinner at noon in Floresville at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Archer.
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T.B. Merritt
Denton
Mrs. Archer
Floresville
Dallas
San Antonio
Alamo City
Archer
Grain Grading School Set for Floresville Friday
Mr. J F Shanley chief inspector San Antonio Grain and Hay Exchange will conduct a grain grading school in Floresville on Friday Jan 22 co operating with the county agent and Floresville Chamber of Commerce. Annually several such schools are held around San Antonio and local farmers and grain dealers who attend are anxious for a large crowd. Further details to come in next issue. County Agent BE D Beck.
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J. F. Shanley
San Antonio
BE. D. Beck
Eppinette Bags 9 point Buck On Closing Day
Ed Eppinette of Floresville killed a 9 point buck on the closing day of the deer season. The hunt took place in the sand hills north of Floresville, marking a successful end to the season for the hunter.
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Eppinette
Ed Eppinette
Floresville
Texas officials push hogs and lambs drive in Southwest
Col C C French of Fort Worth Stockyards Company leads a marketing push to boost hog production and feeder pigs in Texas and the Southwest. Franklin reports a lamb finishing show at Luling Foundation and notes local finance groups aiding farmers. A Texas cotton acreage reduction case begins with T L Tyson filing for an injunction against Fred L Smith for planned cotton planting in 1932.
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Texas
Col. C.C. French
Ft. Worth
Victoria
Www
B. Dickerson
Central Power and Light Company
Cooper
Sioux City
Armour
Sudan
Luling
Tt Nl
Eastland
Travis County
Floresville Youth Kills Eight Point Buck on Hunt
John Houston Mayes, 15, son of City Marshal J. H. Mayes, spent holidays with Wyatt Harwood at Brackettville area. He killed his first buck, an eight pointer, shot over the eye during a hunting trip last Wednesday. Floresville friends praise his marksmanship as editor notes rival hunters returning empty handed.
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John Houston Mayes
J. H. Mayes
Floresville
Harwood Ranch
Brackettville
Wyatt Harwood
John Houston
Commissioners Court Meets Here Monday In Regular Session
Wilson County commissioners court meets here next Monday for its regular monthly session. The meeting will cover routine county matters and may include approval of agendas, contracts, and local ordinances.
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Commissioners’ Court
Commissioners’ Court of
Wilson County
Suit to Test Texas Cotton Reduction Law Filed
A suit filed at Franklin seeks an injunction against a farmer alleging intent to plant larger acreage under Texas cotton reduction law. The action tests the law's application and potential impact on farming operations and regional cotton production.
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Texas
Franklin
Fairview Boy Recovering From Snake Bite
Jack Wright a 12 year old from Fairview is hospitalized at Oxford and Archer Hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake while digging into a hole during a late week hunting outing. He has shown improvement after several critical days and his doctor expresses hopeful signs.
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Jack Wright
Tom Wright
Fairview
Oxford & Archer Hospital
Young Wright
Floresville ISD Tax Payers Urged to Pay Before Delinquent Date
A 1931 notice urges Floresville Independent School District taxpayers to pay school taxes by January 31 without interest or penalties. After that date taxes become delinquent with penalties and interest. The message emphasizes the importance of school taxes and asks taxpayers to comply.
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Floresville Independent School District
Flor esville Chamber Directors Meet Tonight at 7:15
The Flor esville Chamber of Commerce board holds its regular monthly meeting this Friday at 7 15 PM. Expected attendees include several in posters and a full board turnout.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Floresville Chamber of Commerce
Wilson County starts 1932 with rains boosting farmers
The Wilson County Commissioners Court signals a vigorous start to 1932 as rainfall totals reach 4.04 inches since January 1, lifting spirits of farmers stockmen and dairymen. Visit by State Highway officials Gilchrist and Martin promised immediate action on rerouted State Highway No 2123 from Seguin to Floresville linking with Highways 81 and 16.
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D. K. Martin
San Antonio
Gibb Gilchrist
Austin
Floresville
Corpus Christi
Rio Grinds Valley
Highway Department
Chronicle- Journal
Highaway Department
Stockdale
Commission
Seguin
Séguin
Plice
Karnes City
Martin and
Gilchrist
Wilson’ County
State Department
County - Udge’ Co
Stevenson
Highway Commission
Arcadia to Show Benefit Picture for Floresville High
Arcadia Theatre Floresville will screen The Touchdown a standout football action film for the Floresville High School Athletic Association. Red Harper, theater manager, will host the benefit with admission 15 cents for students and 35 cents for adults. The film drew praise at the Texas Theatre in San Antonio as a premier game-action feature.
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Arcadia Theatre
Floresville
Harper
Floresville High
School Athletic Association
Texas Theatre
San Antonio
Auto license must be paid by Feb first to avoid penalty
Tax Collector Gil A Hill urges auto and truck owners to pay licenses and obtain new number plates before February 1, 1982. No extension after January 31. a 20 percent penalty will be added after that date. Bring headlights test certificate and last year's receipt when applying.
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Gil A. “Hill
Floresville Cemetery Association to Meet This Friday
The Floresville Cemetery Association meets this afternoon at 3 30 o'clock at the home of Mrs Sam Fore Jr. The annual election of officers and other important business will be transacted. All members are invited and urged to be present.
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Floresville Cemetery Association
Sam Fore
Falls City Plans Diversified Local Economy This Year
Falls City farmers merchants and bankers pledge diversification of the local economy this year. Leaders from farming business and banking circles in Falls City state they will pursue varied agricultural and commercial prospects to strengthen the community’s financial stability.
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Falls City
Seer
Tax relief on back taxes until January first
County Tax Collector G. A. Hill announces, per a recent Supreme Court ruling, that no interest or penalties will be charged on back taxes if paid before February 1, 1932. This waives accrued penalties for years prior to 1931 and could save delinquent taxpayers substantial sums. The privilege lasts only through January 31, 1932.
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G. A. Hill
The
Supreme Court
Hill
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Col. French
Lee
Charles Wright
Brownsville
T. L. Tyson
Robertson County
Fred L. Smith
Smith
W.C. Davis
Ag Lessee
Davis
Nice
New Floresville-Stockdale Road
CB. Stevenson
Arcadia
of Athletic Association
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