Frost Damage Hits Wilson County Crops Hard
The Department of Agriculture reports a wide frost hit Texas, with tomatoes most wounded though beans and other tender greens also harmed. In Wilson County farmers assess varying damage as stockdale and Floresville areas see significant losses, while plans to replant and secure new plants proceed amid hopes for a strong tomato crop later.
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Wilson County
Texas
U.S
Department Bureau
Austin
Chronicle-Journal
Rio Grande Valley
Indiate
WB. D. Beck
Wilson
LaVernia
Denhawken
Stockdale
Floresville
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Yvers
Raymondville
Jo Re ‘Kidwell
Meat Market Sold by Andy Grocery Manager
IM M Sanders purchased the meat market from Ed McDaniel, a long sold stake in the Handy Andy store. The deal reunites the meat operation with the Handy Andy business in this city.
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HM. Sanders
Andy
Ed McDaniel
Handy-Andy
Oe Tmarket
Trustees announce annual election for Fioresville School District
The board of trustees of the Fioresville Independent School District announced the annual election to be held Saturday April 4 at city hall. DeWitt Murray is named presiding judge with associate judges M Tipton and Paul Neubauer.
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Fioresville Independent
DeWitt Murray
M. Tipton
Paul Neubauer
Stockdale and Poth dealers celebrate centennial of reaper
Stockdale and Poth dealers in McCormick Deering farm equipment mark the centennial of Cyrus McCormick’s reaper. Open houses on March 19 and 20 feature a replica reaper and a free showing of Romance of the Reaper.
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King Hardware Company
Stockdale
Guarantee Hardware
Poth
McCormick Deering
McCormick Farm
Virginia
Wilson County
McCormick
Honey Producers Form New Co operative in San Antonio
A cooperative marketing body for honey producers was organized in San Antonio on Tuesday with H. Steele named president. The outlook for the venture was described as promising as members discussed goals and operations.
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H. Steele
Honey producers form co operative marketing body in Texas
Beekeepers in Wilson County and Southern Texas announce the organization of a honey producers cooperative marketing body. The group aims to produce at least four million pounds of honey, with T. Coffey of Whitsett elected secretary and vice president. A. M. Patterson of Deville chaired the meeting in San Antonio, noting favorable spring flora for honey production. Steele of San Antonio and J. K. Hill of San Antonio were elected to leadership roles, with committees and consultants from the Federal Farm Board and State Apicultural Laboratory assisting in organizing efforts.
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Wilson County
San Antonio
San Antonio /Express Love ‘Star
Prodiceers’ Association
Tee Coffey
Whitsett
Chamber of Commerce
Association
A.M. Patterson
Deville
South Texas
Stéele
Sanntonio
Esas
The
Doves
Ndt
Faras
San. Antonio
Heard
Canane
Bilsing
CoHexe
B. Te Gilman
Pearsall
Well Known Comfort Lady Dies At Age Of 60 Years
Mrs. ae N. Matter, a highly esteemed Comfort resident, died at her home Monday at age 60 and was buried the next day. She belonged to a prominent family with many Floresville connections and had visited here several times. Local attendees at the funeral included Mrs. Wm. Roemer, Chas. T. Roemer and families, Harry Roemer and families, Mrs. Adolph Bender, Theo Johns and wife, Bruno Johns and families, Otto Johns and families, Rud Allerkamp, and Pete Roemer.
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Roemer
Chas.t
Harry Roemer
Adolph, Benfer
Theo. Johns
Bruno Johns
Otto
Johns
Rud, Allerkamp
Pete Roemer
Young People of San Antonio Married Here Saturday
Miss Olive Bishop and Maro ke Johnson, prominent San Antonio residents, wed at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Murray in Floresville last Saturday evening March 7. Rev J T Howard of the Baptist church presided as the couple, well known in Alamo City, were described as close friends of the Murray family.
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Maro Ke Johnson
Olive Bishop
San Antonio
A. B. Murray
Floresville
J. T. Howard
Baptist ‘Church
Alamo
Murray
Injured In Car Crash Near Pandora Texas
Mr and Mrs Jim Dibrell of Smiley were injured when their car was struck by a speeding vehicle near Pandora. The other car fled the scene and could not be identified. Emergency responders took the couple to a local hospital for treatment.
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Nixon
Texas
Jim Dibrell
Smiley
Pandora
Saag Counle
County Agent Urges Silos and Ensilage in Wilson County
County agent Beck urges Wilson County dairymen to adopt silos and ensilage, citing proven tests showing benefits. He highlights reduced spoilage, improved feed efficiency, and potential dairy productivity gains as key advantages backed by demonstrations and local farm results.
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Beck
Wilson County
Silos and silage profit for dairy farming
Dairymen and farmers are urged to consider silos and silage for feed. A 10 to 12 ton onsite supply can boost milk or beef per acre versus dry feed. Ensilage reduces labor compared with stacking and grinding. Henry Ock S has a fifth silo, 18 by 33 feet, holding four and a half tons each. visit his place to study plans and gain firsthand info from county agent F D Beck.
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Henry Ock S
Henry
F. DP. Beck
Brother of Poth Cotton Buyer Dies in Austin
William Giesen of Poth died March third in Austin after a 40 year career as a cotton buyer. He was a native of New Braunfels and funeral services were held at San Marcos. He is survived by three children, four sisters and two brothers.
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Fia
Giesen
William Giesen
Poth
Oth
Austin
San “Marcos
Puesday
New Braunfels
Alexander Legge Speaks on Agricultural Credits in San Antonio
In San Antonio the Merchants Trade Week program hosted Alexander Legge former head of the Federal Farm Board and ex president of International Harvester. About 300 merchants bankers and business leaders attended a Plaza Hotel dinner where Legge outlined agricultural credit functions and discussed economic life. He answered questions after an able address signaling strong interest from South Texas business circles.
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Floresville
San Antonio
Alexander Legge
International Harvester Co
Federal Farm’ Board
Legge
Merchants’ Trade Week
Alamo City
Plaza Hotel
South Texas
Farm Board
Contests for All Schools of Equal Rank
A report outlines upcoming track events with coach and team details. It notes a Friday practice, a meeting with Floresville, and a county contest near week’s end. References Tewin and Floresville as local contestants.
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Team T
Catia
Bel J. Trewin
Floresville
Florésville Orly
Re-Elected Floresville Supt Conn Heads District
Supte S P Conn is re-elected head of Floresville schools. A strong invitation is extended to all Wilson County schools to attend the County Meet and State interscholastic activities. The event, held tomorrow Saturday March 14, aims to boost cooperation among teachers and communities.
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Wilson County
Oliday
Igre Ie
Enty Uy
Gind “Naornty
Poth School Meet Draws Large Attendance and Competition
The Poth school track meet held at Flor esville drew wide parent turnout and featured strong performances by contestants from Poth and neighboring schools. Mey er and Linnsteader led sprint events, Meyer set early marks in jumps, and the relay team placed well as students competed for points and school pride.
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Wilson County
Floresville
Ps “‘Hothschér
Stewards Enjoy Oyster Supper At Monthly Social Meeting
The board of Stewards of Floresville Methodist Church hosted an oyster supper at White House Café on Monday. Fourteen covers were set and the event was praised as one of the year's best, with M Tipton and Stanley Coughran as joint hosts. Afterward, members returned to the church for a business session led by the pastor and church officials.
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Floresville
White House
Messrsa M
Tipton
Stanley
Coughran
McCallum Re‑elected Austin School Superintendent
A.N. McCallum was re elected superintendent of the Austin city schools for a two year term. He has served since 1903 with a salary of 5000 dollars per year. A former Wilson county citizen and former LaVernia teacher, he is married to Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State.
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Austin
Texas
A.N. McCallum
Austin City
Supt. McCallum
Wilson County
LaVernia School
Jane Y. McCallum
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Department Agriculture
M. Sanders
Stockdale and Poth Dealers
McCormick’ ‘Reaper
Cyrus Hall
Floresville Cemetery Association
Ensilage
Floresville High
Iy Is
Othe
Cat Gillov
Poth School
Meyer
Linnsteader
Puenta
Dewees
Kolenda
Zunker
Roening
Denhawkens
Ehlers
Ast
Buenta
Noll
Wehmeyer
Barchin—Fahrenthold
Polasek
Sleeken
Blohm
A. Becker
Sparks
Enh
Wken
Skioss
Wilson “County
Austin School
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