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Floresville Chronicle Journal

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

Page

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Gustavus Choir to Sing in Floresville Concert

The Gustavus Choir of St. Peter Minnesota in its 37th season will perform at Floresville High School Wiley Seale Auditorium on Wednesday January 31 at 7 30 p m Open to the public The 66 member group has toured 40 states Canada and Europe and was chosen as one of five choirs to perform at the Lutheran World Federation assembly in recent years The director Professor Philip Knautz and Minnesota ties are highlighted by the group’s long history and diverse origins with members from many states including Minnesota Colorado Nebraska Connecticut Illinois and others.

Gustavus Choir St. Peter Minnesota Wiley Seale Floresville High School Floresville Wilson ‘County U.S Lutheran World Federation Canada Europe Gustavus Adolphus College Guinea Wes Lutheran Church University of Texas Univer of Colorado Concordia College of Moorhead The Infax Seguin

Floresville Banquet Honors 1967 Football Team and Leaders

The Floresville varsity and B team will be feted at a February 2, 1968, banquet in Parish Hall with Bill Miller of Southwest Texas State College as speaker. Honor rolls include 1967 lettermen, tri captains, managers, and a sweetheart. Floresville 1967 All-District 27AA honors are noted along with prior framing of the Wilson County 4 H and FFA Livestock Show to be held January 26-27 at the Rodeo Grounds in Stockdale, featuring 83 swine, 25 steers, 18 beef breeding animals, 20 lambs, dairy heifers, 16 broilers, and a junior livestock auction.

Floresville Parish Hall Bill Miller Southwest Texas State College San Marcos Texas Floresville Jaycees Leon Ewing Alex Tejada Carroll Svoboda Gary John Cordes Jesse Perez Rodeo Grounds Stockdale W. E. Rippert Allan Drozd Floresville Livestock Commission’ Company Wilson County Floresville Chamber of Commerce Path Businessmen S. ‘Club Stockdale Chamber of Commitrce Wilson County Farm Bureau

Floresville Events Highlight Community Banquet and Meetings

Local Jaycee event invites public to attend a football banquet featuring Floresville High School alum Macon Roemer with tickets available through Jaycees. Concurrently three ASCS Wilson County meetings set for January 18 19 and 20 discuss Peanut Allotment Transfer by Sale or Lease and urge participation from farmers and tenants in the district.

ASCS Wion County Kosciusko Hall Stockdale Floresville Wilson County

Wyatt to Seek Prec. 3 County Commissioner Seat

Eddie L. Wyatt of La Vernia announces candidacy for Wilson County Precinct No. 3 commissioner. Formal declaration to appear in next week’s Chronical.

E. L. Wyatt Eddie L. Wyatt la Vernia

Color portraits of local children scheduled at Légion Hall

The Chronicle-Journal invites area families to bring children to the Legion Hall on Tuesday January 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free color portraits by a professional photographer. Photos will appear in black and white. No cost, no subscription or obligation. Appointments optional via Chronicle-Journal office at 393-2111.

Légion Hall Living Color Chronicle-Journal

Mothers March Drives in Floresville Area Start January 22

The Mothers March of Dimes will begin in Floresville Monday January 22 after 5 PM, led by Wilson County Chair Joe H Fietsam and Elsie Svoboda with regional volunteers. Countywide drives, including rural areas, will roll out over the next week or two as leaders finalize plans.

Floresville Wilson County Joe H. Fietsam Elsie. Svoboda Bob Richardson

Fight Birth Defects and New Field Hybrids Discussion

Mr. Ortho Evans of Tulsa Texas Feed and Seed will present two topics on birth defects and new field hybrids at a meeting tonight in the Ag Building. The discussion covers opics with a focus on seed selection and agricultural practices.

Ortho Evans Tulsa, Texas

Promotions at First City National Bank Floresville

The First City National Bank of Floresville promoted Elsie Mae King to Cashier and Delbert R. Traeger to Vice President. Harry F. Woolsey became Executive Vice President, Johnnie E. Merchant was reelected President, and R. A. Wiseman Jr. along with J. P. Woolsey were reappointed Assistant Cashiers. The board and entire board were reelected at the annual meetings.

First City National Bank of Flores Elsie Mae King Miss King Floresvile High School Delbert R. Traeger Mr. Traeger Path High School Harry F. Woolsey Johnnie E. Merchant R. A. Wiseman, Jr J. P. Woolsey Retha Robinson Therrell Porter R. A.wiseman, Jr Harry F. Wool- Scy

Scholastic Census Underway In District Schools

The annual scholastic census for all district students is underway, announced J Henry Perry superintendent. Census runs through February 1 1968. Children born between September 1 1950 and September 1 1962 must be listed on the census roll. Parents who will have children...

J. Henry Perry

Helicopter Demonstration In Floresville Shows Speed Checks

Mrs Pauline Orts boards a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter during a Floresville demonstration on Monday January 15. The craft leased to check highway speeds can stop a speeding car every three minutes with ground unit support and a five mile visibility limit from 1500 feet. Officials from Wilson County and Floresville attended as rides were given to locals.

Timmy Faas March of Dimes Michael Faas Whittier Calif Timmy Pauline Orts Texas Dept.of Public Safety Floresville Anderson Sand Swetnam Texas Dept. of Public Safety

Estrada Seeks Post in Prec 1 of Wilson County

Joe A. Estrada, serving out the unexpired term of the late B A Jimenez as Commissioner of Precinct No 1, Wilson County, informs this office of his plan to announce formally in the next days. The announcement will appear in the Chronicle Journal.

Joe A. Estrada B. A. Jimenez Prec. No. 1 Wilson County Chronicle- Journal

Johnson seeks re election as Wilson County Precinct 3 commissioner

Commissioner E L Johnson of Wilson County Precinct 3 announces he will seek re election. He told Chronicle Journal his formal declaration will appear soon in this paper.

E. L. Jonson Prec. 3 Wilson County Chronicle-Journal

Voter Registration Deadline January 31

Voters are reminded of the January 31 deadline to register this year. Officials emphasize the importance of participation, urging eligible residents to complete registration to ensure their vote counts in the upcoming election.

Clark Murray seeks re election as county attorney

County Attorney Clark Murray has informed the Chronicle Journal of his intent to seek re election. He filed for the Democratic primary on January 15 and pledges to perform the duties of the office to the best of his ability in the upcoming May primary.

Clark Murray Chronicle-Journal Murray Democratic Clark

Joe D. Tackitt Seeks Wilson County Sheriff Position

Joe D Tackitt announces candidacy for Wilson County Sheriff citing law enforcement experience and commitment to fairness. He plans to contact voters widely, asks for consideration, and pledges undivided attention to the office if elected.

Wilson County

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