Remembering Joskes of Alamo Plaza
In Floresville Chronicle-Journal recollections from 1949 onward tell of Joskes department store on Alamo Plaza San Antonio. The writer recalls its vast floors, air conditioning, perfume, escalators, Christmas displays, tearooms, and childhood shopping trips, noting Joskes history, innovations, and beloved memories.
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San Antonio
Joskes Department Store
Alamo Plaza
C&c Dime Store
Lieberman’s
Floresville
Janie
Paris
Joskes
Joske
Alamo
Alamo Street
Julius Joske
Main Plaza
J. Joske
James Calvert
Joskes of
Texas
St. Joseph’s Church
United States
Mississippi
St. Louis
Alamo St
Rainy Days and Starry Nights at Joskes Recalls Family Style
A nostalgic reminiscence about Joskes department store highlighting a grandmotherly dress, slimming styles, and a treasured 1958 black cashmere coat with mink collar bought on layaway for $100. The writer remembers Uncle Willie’s lavish gifts, the joy of holiday shopping, and the coat’s lasting charm.
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Joskes
Joskes Children’s Department
Willie
Joske’s
Uncle Willie
Texas Ranger Zeno A. Smith Dies at 69 in San Antonio
Zeno A. Smith retired Texas Ranger and Wilson County Special Deputy died at his home in San Antonio at 330 Kenmar on June 14 1972 aged 69. Born October 20 1902 in Eagle Lake he served 35 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety and was Wilson County Special Investigator since August 1969. Memorial services were held at Alamo Chapel with Nixon Cemetery interment under Nixon Masonic Lodge auspices. Survivors include a sister and several nieces and nephews.
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Zeno Smith
Wilson County
San Antonio
Kenmar
Mr. Smith
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Texas
Alamo Chapel
Jim Bowman
Nixon Cemetery
Nixon
Nixon Masonic Lodge
Af&am
Lonquet
John W. Smith
Bob Koell
Pat Cavanaugh
George B. Smith
Milton B. Clapp
Harry F. Thompson
Smith
Bona’s Guidance Saved Many From Crime and Violence
Bona urged the straight path of righteousness and his advice spared many from violence. The tribute notes his influence in steering people away from evil and aiding his fellowman through his words.
Wilson County bids sought on comprehensive insurance packages
The Commissioners' Court of Wilson County invites proposals for bids on extensive insurance coverage including Special Risk for EMS and volunteer firemen, General Liability, Collision for ambulances, Medical, Professional Indemnity, Inland Marine, Property, Business Auto, Public Official Liability, Law Enforcement Liability, and Workmen's Camp Insurance. TAC Blue Cross quotes may be pursued directly. bids open August 15, 2005 at 9 a.m. in the County Courthouse.
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Commissioners’ Court of
Wilson County
Wilson County Ems
Ad&d
Wilson County Ambulances
Commissioners Court
TAC
Blue Cross
Sheriff’s Department
Workmen’s Camp Insurance
County of Wilson
Chronicle-Journal Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A dense crossword list with across and down clues covering pant to dash and teases to libertines. The puzzle promises solution in next week’s Chronicle Journal edition with clues spanning animals, foods, and general terms.
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Juno
Zeno A. Smith
Texas Ranger
Charles Lonquet
Galena Park
Louis Weinheimer
James Lonquet
Sioux City
Iowa
Asa Fuller
A.Y. Alee
John Mays
Jimmy DeLesdernier
Sgt
Douglas Houseton
Roy J. Gilbert
H.H. Coward
Murray Pats
Bill Hauck
Bubba Reet
Taylor Brite
Raymond Wright
Alger Kendall
James Longuet
Hubbert A. Dromgole
John Onion
James Barlow
Archie Brown
Hubert Green
Raymond South
Wm. B. Lonquet
Chas
Carolyn Orth
Emey
Marvin Quinney
Albert Gomez, Jr
Rotter, Jr
Bobby Lynn
Stroud
Org
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Casa Court
Casa OF
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Floresville Chronicle-Journal
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Honey Eater
Relationship
Sports Channel
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