Lions Club Sponsors Boy Scout Troop Again This Year
The Lions Club unanimously approves another year sponsoring Wilson District Troop 114 Floresville, with Richter staying Scoutmaster and Rev. A Loudon as Assistant. Junior patrol leaders named include Edwin Ganeen Mapesee Beam Jack Sutherland Andrew Meyer and others. James Mueller chosen as scribe.
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Lions Club
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Floresville
Richter
Rev. A.loudon
Jentach
Edwin
District Attorney Speaks at Methodist Fellowship Meeting
The board of stewards of the Methodist Church hosted over 60 men for an evening program led by Rev. Murray Johnson and Chas Troell. Visiting pastors and laymen from neighboring towns attended. District Attorney William M. Hensley of San Antonio delivered an inspiring supper address on stewardship and shaping world peace, introduced by Superintendent E. C. Calun of San Antonio.
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E. C. Calun
San Antonio
Ev. A. E
Loudon
J. Irwin
Sam Fore, Jr
Floresville
Week Long Cold Spell Grips State With Frosts and Rains
The region joined the rest of the state in a week long cold spell the coldest of winter. The mercury dipped to 20 at one time and was below freezing several mornings. Heavy frosts blanketed the earth. Intermittent tight showers fell but produced little rain and the countryside remains in need of general rainfall.
Train of Tomorrow rolls into San Antonio tour stop
The General Motors Train of Tomorrow arrives in San Antonio for a public exhibition at the M K T Passenger Station on Flores Street. The display runs Thursday January 29 through Saturday January 31, from 2 to 9 p.m., showcasing postwar travel innovations for deluxe train travel.
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San Antonio
General Motors
M-K-T
Flores Street
Clyde Fahrenthold Elected Chairman Wilson District Boy Scouts
Clyde Fahrenthold of Poth elected chairman of Wilson District Boy Scouts by acclamation at a Floresville meeting attended by E J Kosarek and others. Fahrenthold named committee chairs including Lawhon Organization, Kosarek Camping, Bomba Advancement, Eschenburg Finance, Miculka Leadership, Hoelscher Health, Spruce Publicity, with Kosarek as District Commissioner. Next committee meeting set for Feb 28 in Floresville. Feb 6 12 to be Boy Scout Week in the district.
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Boy Scouts of Am
Floresville
L. F. Spruce
O. J. Bomba
Jolph Hoelscher
Clyde Fahrenthold
Bielefeld
A. C. Bechenburg
Ane . Lawdon
William Hoel Jr
Pothat
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Poth
E. J. Kosarek
Wilson
Fahrenthold
Zane Lawhon
A. C. Eschenburg
Victor Miculka
Adolph Hoelscher
Robert Spruce
Sam Fore, Jr
Spruce
A. J. Neumayer
Louis Kolodziej
Zane Lawdon
Floresville Musicians At San Marcos Clinic
Floresville musicians will join a San Marcos clinic sponsored by the Music Educators Association to share music study techniques and performance practice with local students and instructors.
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Floresville
San Marcos Clinic
Legion Officers At Austin Conference
Dr Witham of Oxford commander William Foik and Adjutant Elbert W Franklin attended a five day American Legion conference in Austin in January 1819. Guente of Floresville Post No 38 also participated.
Urge Remittance on TB Seal Sales
Our goal remains unmet as Christmas Seals contributions lag. The director’s meeting will be held Tuesday January 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Welfare office Floresville to discuss best use of Christmas Seal funds in the county.
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Floresville
New 1948 Chevrolet Model Shown By Floresville Dealers
Saturday showrooms in Wesville and Floresville invite the public to view the redesigned 1948 Chevrolet. The car features a modern T-shaped chrome center grille bar, smooth front contours, blended fenders and hood, and other attractive details highlighted for potential buyers.
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Wesville
A. H. Stavinoha
Chevrolet
Donates 10 Acre Park To La Vernia Chamber Of Commerce
Lennie Garrett of La Vernia donated 10 acres of land half a mile south of town on Highway 87 to the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce for a community park. Local business leader and chamber president helped finalize the deed on Wednesday with plans for park uses and amenities under study.
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Lennie Garrett
la Vernia Chamber of Commerce
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S. R. Phillips Named Floresville Station Agent and Telegraph Operator
S. R. Phillips formerly of Taft Texas is named the Floresville Texas and New Orleans Rail road Company station agent and Western Union telegraph operator. He succeeds RB Hale who retired after years in Floresville and follows H T Graham transfer to San Antonio. Phillips brings long service with Southern Pacific Lines since 1929 and has worked at Mathis and other towns. His wife and daughter are visiting Hearne and will join him once lodging is found.
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Taft, Texas
Western Union
Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company
Floresville
RB. L. Hale
H. T.graham
Hate
San Antonio
CC. T. Stephenson
Mr. Phillips
Theouthern Pacific Lines
Mathis
Taft
Railway Express
Phillips
Hearne
McDaniel Reports Land Sales In Webbville Area
McDaniel a Floresville real estate dealer reports recent land sales including E. W. Richter 125 acres in Webbville off Wolters Bros. land Paul Thadlee 125 acres in Webbville off Wolters Bros. land Alvin Janek 138 acres in Webbville off Wolters Bros. land P. J. Keller 525 acres Houston Powell three lots Floresville Emil Baumann house from A R Flieyer in east Floresville Alvin Jung 194 1 2 acres from Mrs O L Ezzell.
Floresville Beats Smiley Tight District Battle
In Sutherland Springs gym Floresville edged Smiley 30 to 28 in a close district game. Smiley led early but Floresville sparked late to secure its third straight district win, tying Stockdale. Matlock Baker and Dismuke starred for the Tigers.
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Smiley
Tigers
Stockdale
Matlock
Baker
Dismuke
Demand Improves For Southwest Peanuts
Demand showed signs of improvement this week for southwest peanuts and peanut products, reports to the Production and Marketing Administration of the U S Department of Agriculture say. Farmers held stocks as Commodity Credit Corporation support prices prevailed, with Virginia Carolina area receiving a small premium for best quality, though sales were few and most farmers waited.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Virginia-Carolina
Tees Society Meeting Scheduled By Women’s Group
The Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Monday January 86 at the church at 4 p.m. with Mrs W. as leader.
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American Legion Awards Flying Cross to Jesse S Bayer
At Floresville Post No 38 meeting on January 8 the American Legion honors Captain Jesse S Bayer with the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement as navigator of B 17 bombardment missions over Germany between November 1944 and March 1945. The ceremony featured Post Commander Dr William Oxford presenting the award and citing Bayer's exceptional navigation and courage under flak and difficult conditions.
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Floresville
Eighth Air Force
Jesse S. Bayer
Air Corps
United States Army
Germany
Bayer
United States
Texas
Turner
Bartlett Reaman
U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Mexican Supper For Benefit School At Sutherland Springs
The Sutherland Springs School PTA plans a series of benefits to replace equipment lost in a recent fire. Next Thursday night January 29 at 7 30 the first event will be a Mexican supper in the school gym with pie and cake, games and entertainment to aid the cause.
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Sutherland Springs
Connally Calf Wins Bandera Show Blue Ribbon
A Hereford calf from the J.B. Connally Ranch near Floresville won first prize and a blue ribbon at Bandera's annual 4 H Club and Pe Show last Saturday. The calf, bought by a club boy from Mr Connally last year, reflects well on Wilson County cattle amid strong competition.
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Bandera
J.B. Connally
Floresville
Connally
Wilson County
Rural Texas Homes Seen In Strong Condition In 1940s Survey
Wilson County rural property value reaches 14 70 000 while statewide rural homes are described as in the best condition in history. The Tile Council of America cites Bureau of the Census data showing 61.1 percent of farm dwellings in good repair in 1940, with significant gains in electrification, running water, and private baths since then.
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Wilson County
Tile Council of America
Texas
South
Bureau of the Census
F. B. Ortman
Ortman
United
Tile Council
PTT
Banks Re Elect Old Directors Officers Floresville Path
Two Wilson County banks, First City National Bank of Floresville and First National Bank of Path, held their annual stockholders meetings on January 13, 1948, reelecting directors J C Merchant L H Mitchell S W Teas Whitsett and E F Woolsey Jr. Officers: J C Merchant president L H Mitchell vice president E F Woolsey Jr cashier E L Whitsett assistant. The Texas Safety Association asks
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First City National Bank of
Floresville
First National Bank of Path
First City National Bank
J. C. Merchant
L. H. Mitchell
Ssr W. Teas
Whitsett
E. F. Woolsey
J C. Merchant
E. F. Woolsey, Jr
E. L. Whitsett
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Holstein Seeks Re-Election from Pandora District 79
Rep L L Holstein of Pandora announces bid for re election. He has served four years in the Texas House representing Karnes and Wilson counties and chaired the House Livestock Committee. He cites experience, loyalty to constituents, and a need for steady leadership amid uncertain times.
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Agriculture, Soil Conservation, and Reclamation
Pandora Stockman
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