Meeting Urges Rail Freight Relief For Melons In 1933
Stockdale Watermelon Growers Association secretary D S Alley reports a San Antonio meeting with growers from Wilson and Atascosa counties, railroad representatives, and citizens to press freight rate relief. Congressman Kleberg is aiding, with letters from three railroads published, as growers faced steep losses from low markets and rising costs.
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D.S. Alley
Stockdale
Stockdale Watermelon Growers’ Association
Chronicle-Journal
Alley
San Antonio
Wilson
Atascosa
BE. D. Beck
Richard M. Kleberg
Floresville
Kleberg
Robbery Foiled At LaVernia Mercantile Store
San Antonio police aided by Sheriff A B Carnes of Wilson county seek two men in a coupe who tried to rob a LaVernia mercantile last Friday. Night watchman A W Johnson thwarted the attempt. No arrests yet. Reported in Saturday Express.
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San Antonio
A. B. Carnes
Wilson
LaVernia
A. W. Johnson
San Antonio Express
Passes Away After Lingering Diness Mrs. Mattie Parks
Mrs. Mattie Parks, a well known figure in the community, has died after a period of lingering illness. Funeral details will be announced by the family.
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Mattie Parks
Floresville Beauty Shoppe Moves to Skarke Residence
The Floresville Beauty Shoppe has relocated from opposite the courthouse to the Skarke residence. The front of the home has been remodeled to meet current beauty shop standards and they are ready to serve customers more efficiently. An advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue.
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Floresville
Skarke
Black-eyed Peas And Pinto Beans To Be Planted Again This Year
County agent E. D. Beck urges growers to plant black eyed peas and pinto beans, estimating 2000 acres in the area. Advises early talks with buyers, coordinated marketing, and specific planting guidelines including 12 to 15 pounds seed per acre in three foot rows for peas after March 15, and 20 inch rows with 45 to 50 pounds seed per acre for beans. Mr. Wells will meet planters this Saturday.
American Legion Post Barbecue for Ladies Auxiliary
The American Legion Post hosted a barbecue on the lawn of Commander Elbert W. Franklin's home to celebrate a lengthy membership drive. Approximately 70 people attended as the Ladies' Auxiliary were honored guests, with mutton barbecue beans pickles coffee and cookies served.
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American Legion
Elbert W. Franklin
Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary
Know Your Government Column Debuts In Texas Press
The Texas Press Association opens a Legislative Bureau in Austin to weekly publish unbiased articles for taxpayers. The column aims to deliver essential information from the state capital, aiding citizens in understanding government affairs.
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The
Texas Press Association
Austin
Texas
Citi
Milton H West Leads In 15th Congressional Race
Former Floresville citizen Milton H West leads the field in a special election to replace Speaker John Nance Garner. The contest draws regional candidates as the process continues.
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Milton H. West
Floresville
John Nancey Garner
Second Primary Action in 15th District Election
Milton West led a field of nine in the March 15 special Democratic primary in Texas 15th District to fill the Garner unexpired term. West, Floresville native and Brownsville attorney, draws long local praise after childhood in Floresville and law career with a top Brownsville firm. District 23 tournament opens with Harlandale, Fredericksburg, Kyle teams advancing. Fredericksburg’s Nixon shines as top performer in prelims, while Jefferson and Harlandale shape the title hopes for Saturday finals.
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Milton West
Floresville
Rio Grande Valley
John Nance Garner
United States
Wilson County
Representative West
Gonzales County
West Texas Military Academy
San Antonio
Atty. Jas. A. King
Austin
Brownsville
San Marcos
Tex
Harlandale
Fredericksburg
Kyle
Jefferson
Charlotte
Drew Fredericksburg
Waelder
Indians
Seth Stephens
Paul Kardow
Harry Hamilton
Hamilton
Mustangs
Kerrville
McMahon
Volleyball Tournament Brings Path Town Spirit and Wins
In Path last Saturday a lively volleyball tournament determined the county winner with strong town pride. Senior Girls’ draws paired Denhawken, Midway, Fairview, Floresville, Alum, LaVernia, and Stockdale, with Denhawken beating Stockdale 39-25 and Midway defeating Fairview 59-19 as Floresville routed Alum 80-15. The day fostered neighbors and new friendships.
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Poth
Path
Edgar A. Guest
Stockdale
Denhawken
Midway
Fairview
Alum
Floresville
LaVernia
Harlandale beats Flores Ville in first cage game
Thomas Jefferson of San Antonio wins District 23 championship at San Saturday.
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Harlandale
Floresville
Thomas Jefferson
San Antonio
San
Wilson county tennis event set for Sunday March 12
Wilson county singles and doubles tennis tournament open to residents not in public school. Enrollment ends March 10. mail name and events to Herman Allen Stockdale. Doubles teams choose partners. eight winners receive awards. Bring rackets. balls supplied by PTA. Adults 10 cent admission. children free. Intermission 11:00 to 12:30. Bring family and friends for a morning of sports and barbecue.
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Wilson County
Herman Allen
Stockdale
P.T. A
P.T.A
Floresville Sees Big Tax receipts and licenses in 1933
Tax Collector G A Hill reports 1927 poll tax receipts issued for 1933, down from 3172 in 1932. Passenger car licenses reach 1780 versus 2196 last year. Truck licenses reach 280 for 1933, down from 430 in 1932.
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G. A. Hill
Five Counties Represented At Farm Loan Meet Held At San Antonio
A meeting of county officials and farmers from Wilson Medina Kendall Bandera and Bexar counties to discuss government farm production loans will be held at 10 am Tuesday in Room 206 of the Bexar county courthouse. Malcolm C Bardwell will supervise loan applications with County Judge Frost Woodhull Greeting and Ralph Noonan responding. Maury Maverick will speak on the taxpayers' problems and George Huntress Jr on the value of county clerk cooperation with borrower farmers. Ed Franklin and J M Krueger will discuss community loan committees.
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Wilson
Medina
Kendall
Bandera
Bexar
Bexar County
Malcolm C. Bardwell
Frost Woodhull
Ralph Noonan
Medina County
Maury Maverick
George W. Huntress, Jr
Ed Franklin
Wilson County
J. M. Krueger
Bardwell
Myron F. Ward
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
San Antonio Express
Senator Walsh Dies En Route Home From Cuba
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana dies at 74 while traveling from Cuba to Washington with his new bride on the way to inaugural ceremonies. A Democrat leader, he had recently been appointed United States Attorney General in President Roosevelt's cabinet.
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Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Cuba
Washington
Senator Walsh
United States
Roosevelt
Mission Services In San Antonio Attract West Texas Preachers
Bishop Paul B. Kern, long embued with mission work in China, Japan and Korea, spoke to a large gathering of West Texas Conference preachers and laymen at Travis Park Methodist Church San Antonio on Wednesday. His morning and evening messages urged renewed Christian missions in distressed Asian fields, delivering a strong inspirational appeal.
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Paul B. Kern
China
Japan
Korea
West Texas
Travis Park Methodist Church
San Antonio
Stockdale Team Enters Houston Livestock Show Contests
Stockdale High School livestock judging team will enter the Houston Livestock Show on Saturday, announced by W. E. Driskill. Judging occurred at Rio Vista Dairy in San Antonio today, with Pat Stout possibly on the team as Texas president of Future Farmers of America.
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Stockdale School
Houston
Stockdale
Texas
Stockdale High School
Kleberg Receives Indorsement For Ambassadorship
The Texas senate resolution endorsing Rep. Richard M. Kleberg for ambassador to Mexico was received in Washington D C. The measure was signed by Lieut. Gov. Edgar Witt and senate secretary Robert Barker. Kleberg said he had not received any indication yet.
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Kleberg
Mexico
Washington, D. C
Texas Senate
Richard M. Kleberg
Edgar Witt
Robert Barker
Senate
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St. Louis Southwestern Railway Lines Traffic Department
Tyler
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Messrs
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W. H. Ellinghausen
J. C. Merchant
E. D. Beck
Mr. Franklin
Sam Fore
W. E. Driskill
Stockdale Schools
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T. J. Walsh
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