A and M Judge Praises Wilson County Dairy Day Show
Wilson County Farm Bureau sponsored the first Dairy Day in Wilson County last Friday May 28 with 12 exhibitors and 22 dairy cattle. Attendance was about 400, including dairymen families 4 H and FFA boys and training classes. Judges praised cattle quality and show arrangements, noting strong cooperation from exhibitors and visitors.
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Wilson County Farm Bureau
Wilson County
FFA
C. L. Cook
R. E. Burleson
Extension Service
A. & M. College
Mark Buckingham
Dairyman
Bexar County
Bruleson
R. D. Posey
Chas. Roemer
Sidney Ford
Bill Dona
Dale Frieberger
Atascosa County
Cook
Homecoming at Floresville Church of Christ June 6
The Floresville Church of Christ hosts a Homecoming on June 6 inviting all, especially former members. Morning services precede a dinner at Highway Park by the river. An 8 o'clock church singing event will follow.
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Floresville
Floresville Athletic Council Seeks 100 Members Drive
Community drive ends June 11 to re organize the Floresville public schools Athletic Council. Campaign chair Dr E R Shadden and leaders plan a 100 member count, with new officers elected at a June 11 re organization meeting at the courthouse. Coach Ralph Starnes will return as head coach for the next term.
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Athletic Council
Floresville
E. R. Shadden
Jess Dennis
A. J. Neumayer
Robert Carson
R. E Shepherd
Victor Mitulka
Robert Spruce
A. C. Eschenburg
W. A. Bump
Reno Frick
Sam Fore
Athletic Association
Floresville School
Tiger Field
Staries
Ralph Starnes
Starnes
Tiger
I B Ray Wins Soil Conservation Plaque in Wilson County
I B Ray, president of the Wilson County Farm Bureau and noted dairyman, is named one of Texas Master Farmers for 1947-48. Fort Worth Press sponsored the statewide contest Save The Soil and Save Texas, with Lions Clubs awarding plaques in Floresville and San Antonio. John Temple of Black Hill also receives the same honor, recognizing outstanding soil conservation work and practices.
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Texas
I. B. ‘Ray
Wilson County Farm Bureau
Fairview
Fort “Worth
Save the Soil
Save
Lions Clubs of Texas
Walter Humphries
Fort Worth Press
San Antonio
Floresville
Lions Club
Wilson County
Ray
John
Temple of the
Black Hill
Floresville man runs for Wilson County tax post
Richard Bolf of Floresville, owner of Bolf's Service Station, announced Tuesday his candidacy for Wilson County tax assessor collector in the upcoming July Democratic primary on July 24. He is a WWII Army Air Corps veteran, Floresville High School graduate, and has prior local business experience. He has two children and is married.
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Richard Bolf
Floresvilly
Bolf
Wilson County
Floresville
Frank Bolf
San Antonio
Smith & Dennis
Tim Fery
United Gas Corporation
Kenedy
Army Air Corps
Richard
Rep Lyndon Johnson to be released from hospital this week
Rochester Minn June 1 Rep Lyndon Johnson will be released from Colonial Hospital by the end of this week, Maye said Monday.
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Rochester
Minn
Lyndon & Johnson
D.-Tex
Colonial Hospital
Maye
Floresville Lions Attend Pleasanton Charter Banquet Nite
Floresville Lions and guests gathered Tuesday evening for a Pleasanton Charter Banquet Nite celebrating the new Pleasanton Club with 37 members. Attendees from Floresville included Mr and Mrs H W Filleman and others. J C Welch district governor Frank Robertson and H W W Filleman presented the charter to President R W Hamilton. Mary Ann Robberts and Bobby Stephenson performed, with congratulatory remarks from the Pleasanton Rotary Club.
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Pleasanton Lions
Eir
Floresville
Bend
C. L. Cook
A. E.loudon
Chas. S McDaniel
Zane Lawdon
San Antonio
H. W W. Filleman
R. W. Hamilton
J. F. Andrews
The
Pleasanton Express
Pleasanton Rotary Club
Mary
Ann Robberts
Bobby Stephenson
OF “Woolsey
Floresville Eagles Triumph 5 3 Over Beeville
The Floresville Eagles defeated Beeville Trevinos Funeral Home 5 to 3 on Sunday in Beeville, handing Beeville its first loss of the season after eight games. stellar infield defense by Guerra at short Garza at second and Garza’s outfield catches highlighted a well played contest.
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Floresville
Garcia
Buddy Zuniga
Beeville
Floresville Implement Co Demonstration Barbecue Draws Five Hundred
Floresville implement firm hosts a large demonstration and barbecue at the State Highway Park on the San Antonio river attracting about 500 attendees. The morning field demo showcased 15 Dearborn farm implements over two hours led by D R Carpenter with E V Lyons assisting. Floresville Implement Co manager Bryan Adams organized proceedings. A noon barbecue followed with special guests including County Farm Agent C L Cook. prizes awarded to attendees. Floresville Band provided entertainment. remarks by C L Cook B Ray Sidney Ford and Sid Lyons praised the event.
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Oresville Imple Company
San Antonio River
Floresville
Earl Bryan
River Bridge
Dearborn
D.R. ‘Carpenter
Park
C. L. Cook
Fritz Teltschik
Floresville School
R. G. Tomlinson
Alvin Boening
O. E. Reed
Ben L. Moczygemba
W. A.beutnagel
Emmett Beam
Conrad Moczygemba
Wanda Lou Garnand
Sam. Pawelek
Bryan Adams
C.L. Cook
Ray
Wilson County
Farm Bureau
ASD
Richardson
State
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Sidney Ford
Florésvilles
D.R. Carpéneter
Lyons
Kosciusko School Board Elects at Schoal Closing
Kosciusko Independent School District ends term with Emil Pruske elected president and Frank Kolodziej as secretary. Other board members include Steve Kotara Henry Lyssy Henry Pruske John Lyssy and Henry Kyrish. All teachers re contracted for two years. Report cards and promotion certificates issued. Perfect attendance awards go to Rose Marie Lyssy Susan Lyssy and Lillian Laskowski. Honor roll lists by grades feature many Lyssy, Korzekwa, Pruske, Wiatrek and Dzuik members.
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Kosciusko Independent
Emil Pruske
John’ Bruske
Frank Kolodziej
Steve Kotarg
Benedict’ Skloss
Henry Lyssy
Henry Pruske
John Lyssy
Henry Kyrish
Emil Dzuik
Rose Marie Lyssy
Susan Lyssy
Lillian Laskowski
Hedwig “Dzuik
Eleanora Laskowski
Mary Juke Kotara
Florence Korzekwa
Virginia Lyssy
Sydonia
Kotara
Lucy Korzekwa
Rose Mi&ke Lyssy
Mary Louise Keller
Mary Louise Druik
Alma Marie Pruske
Florence Moczygemba
F F A Boys Enjoy Garner Park Trip
Sidney Ford led 18 FFA students and 3 assistants on a Garner State Park outing near Uvalde. They camped, hiked, swam, boated, fished, and enjoyed outdoor life from Sunday before to Wednesday after with R L Eschenburg Bobby Matlock and Gayland Starnes as guests and guards.
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Sidney Ford
Floresville
Garner State Park
Uvalde
Garner Park
Clifton Flieller
Charlie Joe Roemer
Gerald Varnon
Milton Flieller
Joe
Lydell Tackitt
Noel Schroller
Edwin Flieller
Lewis Richardson
Jimmy Lamberth
Wayne Westfall
Charles Hoover
Jimmy Dickey
Lawrence Hengst
Bennie Roemer
Charles Beutnagel
Archie Potts
Richard Wilkinson
Harrell Tipton
R. L. Eschenburg
Bobby Matlock
Gayland Starnes
Mr. Ford
Floresville Cemetery Assn to Meet June 11
The Floresville Cemetery Association holds its next regular meeting on Friday June 11 at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Elmo Wright Sr.
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Floresville Cemetery Association
Elmo Wright
Union Valley Homecoming Set for June 13 at Schoolhouse
The Union Valley community urges former residents of Union Valley in Wilson County to return for the annual homecoming at the Union Valley schoolhouse on Sunday June 13. Attendees are asked to bring a full basket for a noon picnic dinner. The day will feature short speeches music old time singing visiting and reminiscing as former citizens cross over the river.
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Nelken
Pappelbaum Lodge
Order of the Hermann
Sons
Hermann Sons
Pothon
Freddie Zipp
Poth
Union Valley
Wilson County
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Ss Ww. Co. Motor Ft Aggies
I. B. Ray
I. B. Ray of
Rep. Johnson
Floresville Lions
Pleasanton
Hermann Sons Lodges
Floresville Eagles
Tejada
Tez and
Montez
Floresville Implement Co
Kosciusko
Schoal
Floresville Cemetery
Ass’n
Union
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