Drought Aid Offered to Wilson County Farmers
Farm Security Office partners with local aid effort after drought meeting with Congressman Kleberg. Eligible farmers must live on or own a farm and apply within seven days at the New York Store location. District Supervisor Earl Patterson and County Supervisor F W Roeder note prompt government response and urgent need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
New York
Hays
Wilson County
Richard M. Kleberg
Corpus. Christi
Kleberg
Farm Security Administration
Earl.b. Patterson
F. W. Roeder
Pioneer Resident R A Lackey Dies in San Antonio
Robert Alexander Lackey, a Wilson County long-time resident born May 12 1860 in Karnes County, died in San Antonio on June 11 1939 at 815 pm. Funeral services were held June 12 at Murray Funeral Home with rites at Sacred Heart Church Rev Fred Drees officiating. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers included I D Flores R J Schroller Paul E Schmidt J G Youngblood D W Marshall and M M Hughes. Lackey was married in 1887 and lived in Wilson County for decades, noted as a healthful, upright, generous man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A
San Antonio
Wilson County
Murray
Sacred Heart Church
Fred Drees
Sacred Heart Cemetery
I. D. Flores
R. J. Schroller
Paul E. Schmidt
J. G. Youngblood
D. ‘Ww. Marshall
M. M. Hughes
Robert Alexander Lackey
Karnes County
Texas
Robert A. Lackey
Ursula
Carvajal Lackey
Elliott Takes Club Members To Palacios
Agent Fred C. Elliott led 20 members of the Wilson County 4-H Clubs to Palacios on Monday for the District Club encampment. Prominent speakers and contests highlighted the program while bathing boating and fishing provided amusements that drew several hundred club boys and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Elliott
Wilson County
Palacios
Old Age Assistance Plan Delayed Pending Attorney General Opinion
AUSTIN June 14. Old Age Assistance Director Little said no investigations would be conducted under the liberalized act until the Attorney General's Department issues an ruling to guide policies. Training for investigators will follow, likely in one to ten days after action. About 30 000 registrations exist statewide and the lengthy process will delay certifying recipients for pro rata monthly funds. A new plan will be submitted to the Social Security Board in Washington for final approval or disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
A Little
Old Age Assistance Commission
Attorney General’s Department
Social Security Board
Washington
Youths End San Antonio River Trip In Shipwreck
Two San Antonio youths Fred Burkett Jr and Buddy Autrey reported their boat was wrecked while attempting a seven day down river trip to the gulf. They described many log jams, a 15 foot high obstruction, battered gear and a leaking craft forcing them to abandon the voyage with food running low and plans to seek work after a three week vacation.
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San Antonio
Gulf
Floresville
Poth
Fred BR. Burkett, Jr
Flores Street
Buddy Autrey
Division Avenue
Corpus “Christi
Floresville Duchess at Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee
Gwendolyn Chamberlain daughter of Mrs J A Chamberlain will be Duchess of Floresville at the Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee on June 30 and July 1. She will be accompanied by Sam Carr Jr son of District Judge and Mrs S B Carr Both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Chamberlain
J.A. Chamberlain
Duchess of
Floresville
Stockdale
Sam Carr, Jr
S.B. Carr
West of Lake Charles La Last Sunday Mystery Incident
A fragment from a West of Lake Charles Louisiana report notes an event occurring last Sunday after a wife and a reference to a three week period. Details are unclear due to damaged text but local authorities may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Have You Signed Soil Conservation District Petition
Committees in Wilson County circulate petitions for a new Soil Conservation District across all four commissioner precincts. Landowners are urged to sign immediately to meet the Texas Soil Conservation Law deadline. Precinct meetings explained the law’s operations and purposes to gain county inclusion.
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Wilson County
Soil Conservation District
Two Days Rodeo At Wilson County Fair Grounds Floresville
Wilson County Rodeo Association plans a two day event at the Wilson County Fair Grounds in Floresville on June 24 and 25 starting at 10 30 a m each day. Local and regional riders will compete in cow pony races bronc riding bull riding calf roping wild cow milking and tie down and breakaway roping with quality stock. A barbecue dinner is served both days and admission is 35 cents for adults 15 cents for children under 10 free. A dance with live music follows the Saturday show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County Rodeo Association
Wilson County Fair Grounds
Floresville
Fair Grounds
First Watermelons Shipped From Stockdale 1939 Crop
The first year of watermelons from Texas for the 1939 crop shipped today from Stockdale. J. H. Lorenz, local watermelon buyer, sent the produce to Schultz Brokerage Company of Kansas City, Missouri. The melons were raised by Audie Stadler and Dec Ar tin, farmers in the Stockdale community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale
Texas
Mrs. Lee McDaniel Named Floresville Postmaster
Mrs. Lee McDaniel was officially appointed postmaster of Floresville with a May 17 start date and will assume charge July 15 1939. She had served as acting postmaster since November 1 1938, succeeding her late husband who died October 20. The appointment certificate bears signatures of President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Farley. The staff and patrons welcomed the appointment, noting her efficient service and familiarity with office operations.
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Lee McDaniel
Floresville
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Sutherland Springs Rodeo Set for Next Sunday
Sutherland Springs will hold a big rodeo next Sunday June 18 at the park. It starts 10 30 a m with bronc riding bull riding wild cow milking tie down and break away. Barbecue at noon. Swimming pool open all day. Admission 35c and 15c. Several rodeo performers have entered and promise plenty of action.
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Sutherland Springs
Ellinghausen Visit Ties West Indies to Fort Worth ties
Walter A. Ellinghausen of Curacao Dutch West Indies spent a few days in Fort Worth with his brother W J Ellinghausen after visiting his father H F Ellinghausen and Atty Edward Ellinghausen. His family had been in San Antonio visiting Mrs Ellinghausen's relatives. Walter spent years in foreign countries including Mexico and Venezuela before becoming chief accountant and treasurer of a large oil firm. See continuation on Page 5.
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Walter A. Ellinghausen
Curacao
Dutch West Indies
W. J. Ellinhausen
H. F. Ellinghausen
Atty
Edward Ellinghausen
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Ellinghausen
Walter
City National Bank
Mexico
Venezuela
Miss Doris Merchant Weds R K Wurzbach at Home
In a simple morning ceremony on Sunday June 11 at 8 oclock Miss Doris Merchant daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Merchant of Floresville married Mr R Kurzbach son of Mr and Mrs QO E Wurzbach of San Antonio The wedding took place in the Merchant home living room with Rev W E McGraw officiating A small group of relatives witnessed the vows The couple plan to reside in San Antonio and join families in congratulating them
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Doris Merchant
J. C. Merchant
Floresville
R. Kurzbach
QO. E. Wurzbach
San Antonio
W. E. McGraw
First Baptist Church
Merchant Home
Evelyn
Johnnie
J. €. ‘Merchant
Baylor University
Waco
C. E. Wurzbach
Texas A. and
M. College
Chronicle - Journal
Cies
City Plans New Saturday Trash Collection
The city will shift residential trash pickup to Saturday mornings from Monday. Residents should place trash in containers as before to ensure timely collection and support the city’s goal of a clean town and improved service to property owners.
Local Air Mail Schedule Outline Details Floresville to San Antonio
Air Mail from Floresville to the San Antonio office is outlined. Mail posted by 1:45 p.m. connects with the 7:20 p.m. San Antonio plane. Mail posted between 1:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. connects with the Houston plane at 3:00 p.m. the next day. Mail leaving San Antonio at 7:20 p.m. reaches nearly every large U.S. city by the following day.
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Floresville
San Antonio
Houston
United States
Kleberg Pushes to Lift Peanut Quota for Drought Areas
Congressman Richard M. Kleberg champions removing the unfair peanut acreage allotment affecting eight counties including Wilson Atascosa Bexar and Frio. A June 7 1939 letter to Joe Sheehy details efforts with Secretary Wallace to end the quota and extend federal aid. The Farm Security Administration funds 100 000 for loans and another 100 000 for grants, with more support promised.
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Texas
Wilson
Atascosa
Bexar
Frio
Joe Sheehy
Washington
D.C
Ricnoaeile
Joe
Henry. Wallace
Farm Security Administration
Richard M. Kleberg
Elite Installs New Air Cooling System at Elite Cafe
Proprietor Joe Gaertner announces a modern Barksdale-Wilson cooling system at Elite Cafe and Confectionery. A 42 inch fan at the front entry draws air over Excelsior pads water cooled by a special motor to deliver cool air, promising a more delightful interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gaertner
Elite
Barksdale-Wilson
Gaertner
Foreman Attends State Safety School Near Kerrville
Bert Cameron, local foreman for the State Highway Department, attended a Safety School of Instruction at a site near Kerrville, continuing professional training for highway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cameron
State Highway Department
SF Psalm
Kerrville
Path Hosts Wilson District Court of Honor in Path
Path will host the regular Boy Scout Court of Honor for Wilson District next Monday, June 19, at 8:15 PM in the high school auditorium. Troops Stockdale Flores ville and Path participate under O J Bomba as district chairman with a 100 percent attendance goal and a special stunt contest awarding a stalk of bananas to the winning troop.
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Wilson District
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Path
Stockdale
Floresville
O. J. Bomba
Wilson
Peenannee
Wilson County
Poth
Big Family Of Scorpions Exhibited In Floresville
Mrs. R. L. Powell of Floresville found 38 scorpions in her bed and discovered 37 offspring clinging to the mother. The live brood was displayed at the Floresville city hall, drawing local curiosity about the unusual arachnid family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Powell
Stewards Host Chicken Barbecue at Methodist Church
The board of stewards held a monthly social at the Mitchell home with L. H. Mitchell and R. A. Wiseman Jr. as hosts. A chicken barbecue with trimmings followed by a business meeting under the yard lights. Rev. A. M. Foster was away at a pastors’ school, and Dr. W. W. Jackson of the University of San Antonio was invited to Floresville to speak on the uniting conference in Kansas City.
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Board of Stewards
Methodist Church
L. H. Mitchell
R. A. Wiseman, Jr
Mitchell
Mesdames
Mitchel
Wiseman
A. M. Foster
Southwestern University
W. W. Jackson
University of San Antonio
Floresville
Us Never United
Kansas City
Center Point 4 H Club Plans Saturday Party
Center Point 4 H Club invites fans to a school event Saturday for entertainment and community fun. Details from the notice are incomplete but indicate a social gathering at Center Point School with affordable admission.
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Center Point
Center Point School
Epa Ete
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Farm Security Office
Elliott
Loresville
W. A. Ellinghausen
West Indies
R. K. Wurzbach
Kleberg Working
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