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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented local column discusses weather chatter amid farm notes on hay feeding and economy. It notes cow hay intake, winter storage needs, and broad calls for prudent spending, plus community notices about travel to Tyler for a state press meeting and office preparations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Summer Camp for boys run by the Boy Scouts. It mentions opportunities for mentorship, moral instruction, and character-building activities, emphasizing healthy recreation and discipline for younger participants.
Floresville Lodge No. 515 A F and A M elected Ed Franklin as Worshipful Master A D Paulus as Senior Warden and R E Johnson as Junior Steward at its regular meeting in the Masonic Hall The appointed offices were announced and the new officers will be installed soon.
Miss Mary Tom of San Antonio announced engaged to Burt Hewlitt of St Louis at a Saturday party hosted by Louise Grace and Alyce Campbell in Campbellton. Pink lavender and green decor, songs by the hosts, Cupid attendants, gifts and a pink lighted chandelier shower marked the celebration ahead of a June 10 wedding.
Miss Dorothy McKay of Goose Creek, noted as the youngest student enrolled at the Texas University in Austin this year, is visiting Floresville as a guest of Mr and Mrs John H Spruce and family. She is a cousin of the Spruces and accompanied Miss Lillian Spruce home from Austin.
Wilson county farmers are urged to join a three day district short course at Medina Hereford Ranch July 8 to 10. Texas A M College specialists will demonstrate hog, dairy, field crop, bug control, and homemaking practices to boost farm income and living standards. County Agent E D Beck notes about a dozen Wilson county men plan to attend, with a hoped for 75 to 100 local participants. Floresville Civic Club meets discuss camp equipment, water mains, and civic projects while thanking supporters and planning future events.
An old time druggist advertisement offers a health tonic claiming to relieve fatigue and liver complaints. The product is sold by L. D. Flores, with a stated price of 80 2.
S M Buck is appointed fire department manager for the Transcontinental Insurance Company, effective about October, overseeing fire operations nationwide from the Chicago office. Buck, formerly with the National Fire Crest in Hartford, is noted as well known in Floresville and has ties to Karnes County News.
John M. White and Gladys T. Emerine wed at the Baptist parsonage in Floresville last Saturday afternoon June 6 around 6 PM. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H H Chaffee. White is a longtime Cuero merchant and Breeden Range Co representative with many friends, while the bride’s hometown is not specified.
Two young heifers described for public sale at the city pound. One light colored year old with right hip brand and left ear crop. the other black about 4 months old with no brand or mark. Owner may prove ownership and pay costs before Monday June 22 at 3 pm. otherwise both will be sold for cash to the highest bidder on the public square. W. D. Dennis City Pound Master.
A revival meeting will be held in Floresville from Friday June 19 through Sunday June 28. Evangelist W D Bills of San Antonio will preach. Services start at 8 p m each night under a large well lit tent on the courthouse square. Everyone is invited.
Leo A. Callan of the Livestock Sanitary Commission announced in Hallettsville that Lavaca County will discontinue cattle dipping due to stock illness from drought. The Attorney General’s ruling under the April 15 1925 law limits county spending on dipping, with the county only required to maintain vats, yielding about $1200 monthly savings.
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