Consolidation vote urged for four Wilson County districts
Voters in Path Dewees Kasper and Johnson districts are urged to support consolidation to form a single district with Poth High School. All high schoolers would attend Poth, elementary would stay at Poth and Dewees, and bus transportation would be provided. The measure aims to enhance educational opportunities under the Minimum Foundation Program and requires voter turnout this Saturday March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poth High School
Poth
Dewees
Batlathiee
Kasper
Provo
Texas
Wilson County
Johnson
Pandora man named Wilson County Census Crew Leader
Roe L. Montgomery of Pandora was named Census Crew Leader in Wilson County after a briefing with Census Director W. A. Wakefield Jr. in Corpus Christi. The 14th District appoints crew chiefs and will begin census work on April 1 1950 with enumerator selection in multiple counties including Atascosa Bee Brooks Comal DeWitt Duval Gonzales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe L. Montgomery
Pandora
Wilson County
Corpus Christi
W. A. Wakefiel, Jr
14Th
Valous
Mi Tion
Dist
Eldred J. Gentry
J. Harry Rogers
Atascosa County
Katherine Barber
Bee County
Delfino E. Villareal
Brooks County
Jessie Lacketh
Duval County
Robert G. Holmes
Robert W. Pattillo
Gonzales County
Large Crowd Attends Family Party At New High School
A large crowd gathered Friday for a Family Party held at the new high school gym. Local representative Solent attended to speak and engage with attendees, promoting community involvement and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyn
Solent
General George Marshall Appeals For Red Cross Donations
General George Marshall urges contributions to the Red Cross during the annual roll call. Citing past Red Cross aid to armed forces and veterans, he notes the ongoing need as military men remain at high peacetime levels and veterans stay numerous. The appeal emphasizes community disaster response and sustaining morale welfare programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marshall
Red Cross
George C. Marshall
American Red Cross
Marshall
Setion
U.S. A
Southern Pacific to discontinue remaining passenger trains
The Texas and New Orleans Rail road Company plans to end two remaining passenger trains serving Floresville Poth Falls City Karnes City Kenedy and intermediate points pending the Texas Railroad Commission ruling. The two trains 318 and 314 between San Antonio and Skidmore Floresvillians call them the Davy Crockett with arrivals at 5 05 AM and 11 12 PM. The Chroni cle Journal prints the company ad and a financial statement showing a calendar year 1949 loss of 49093.89 on these services.
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Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Floresville
Poth
Falls City
Karnes City
Kenedy
Texas Railroad Commission
Railroad Company
San Antonio
Skidmore
Davy
District Track Meet Set for Floresville on April First
Floresville will host the district track meet on Saturday April 1 with Principal Carter Wootton and Coach Ralph Starnes in charge. Schools wishing to participate should send entries to Principal Wootton early to allow proper arrangements for a successful meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Carter, Wootton
Ralph Starnes
Floresville Blue Sox and Panthers Prepare Exhibition Ball Game
Two Floresville teams the Blue Sox and Panthers will play a free exhibition game Sunday March 26 at 22 00 p m at The Sheehy Ball Park near Joe C Donaho farm. Managers are Wm Vaclavik and Pete Barcenez with umpires ELF Kasprzynk George Zidek Valde Estrada Catarino Quintanilla. Local Ford company provided Blue Sox uniforms. Rev John J Gerbermann leads committee inviting public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Blue Sox
Panthers
J. T. Sheehy
Sheehy Chevrolet Company
Sheehy
John J. Gerbermann
Floresville backs Poteet Strawberry Festival event
Floresville and Wilson County pledge strong support for the Poteet Strawberry Festival held Friday and Saturday, April 14-15. Bonnie Lée Reininger, a Floresville High senior, to represent the city at the coronation. Floresville Band to join opening parade. chamber of commerce seeks a Peanut Festival entry. Large Floresville turnout expected to accompany Poteet celebration.
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Floresville
Wilson County
Bonnie
Lée Reininger
Floresville High School
Merrill L. Connally
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Profitable Poultry Year Seen By Local Producer
Nixon March 8. Lillard Chessher of L H Chessher & Co predicts 1950 will be better for poultry profit. He says war years laxity is ending, producers tightening operations to improve efficiency, with those who monitor processes likely to prosper this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Lillard Chessher
L. H. Chessher & Co
Chessher
Wilson County Club Boys Livestock Show Opens Today
Wilson County 4-H and FFA clubs stage their annual livestock show at Poth Friday and Saturday March 24 25 with 528 50 in cash prizes and a special Beef Calf prize of a Hereford heifer from Connally Ranch. Judging begins 1 00 PM Friday with sales Saturday at 2 00 PM. Judging and stock exhibits take place at Warnken Warehouse under Show Chairman Norman Kosarek and committees from the Warnken family and local merchants.
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F.F.A
Wilson County
Wilson County Club
Poth
Poth Business
A. ‘D. Warnken ™ Sons
Fenrees
Norman Kosarek
E. W. Schneider
A.W. Eckel, Jr
Milton’ Fahre
Warnken, Sr
Clyde. Fahrenthold
Oe Kolodziej
Chas. Warnken
Kosarek
J. W. Lane
Milton Fahrenthold
Clyde Fahrenthold
Path Business Men’s ‘Club
Stockdale Lions Club Re Organized March 13
Noel Harvey was elected president of the re activated Stockdale Lions Club with J E Welch of Lions International as organizer. Eighteen members joined including new and reinstated members. Officers include Eugene Bryant first vice president John Loyenz Jr second vice president Floyd Brigman third vice president Billie Boone secretary treasurer Paul Ed Rawlings lion tamer Leonard Esler tail twister and several directors. Charter Night set for April 7 with district governor presenting the charter. Future events include a softball game box supper and concessions at the seventh annual Watermelon Jubilee to raise funds for band uniforms or kitchen equipment for the Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Ware
B. W. Haverlah
C. J.weber
Go Akin
Dan ‘Carmichael
Charter Night
Lions Clubs
Stockdale Club
Peanut Farmers Hear 7-Point Program Explained Wednesday
About 175 to 200 peanut growers processors and agricultural workers met in Wilson County Courtroom Wednesday afternoon to discuss a new seven point peanut program. E A Miller Extension Agronomist outlined the plan and A D Richardson reported on the farm bill status while Charlie Warnken spoke on Spantex peanut seed supply. The meeting aimed to help farmers and processors grow process and market peanuts and products echoing Texas cotton program precedents. A hearing on an application is set for Thursday May 11 1950 though meeting location was not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
E. A. Miller
Extension Agronomist
A. & M. College
A. D. Richardson
Charlie Warnken
Texas
Edwin Johnson To Build Modern Station
Edwin Johnson, Floresville service station operator and Sinclair dealer, has begun a large brick and tilt construction filling station on his property east of the courthouse. The new facility will be bigger than the current station and feature the latest equipment to provide superior service. A fuller story will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Johnson
Floresville
Sinclair Products
Crepe Myrtles on the High Draw Visitors Now
A local feature highlights Crepe Myrtles on the High attracting visitors swiftly. The vibrant trees line the street offering shade and color as pedestrians stroll and photograph the displays.
Robert Mills To Build Livestock Auction Ring In Flores
Robert Mills plans to construct a livestock auction ring in Flores, providing enhanced facilities for sales and hosting events. Construction details outline improved stalls loading areas and improved access for cattle and buyers. The project aims to boost regional commerce and create a modern venue for livestock trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mills
Flores
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Club Boys
Gov. Shivers
Marr
Fey
E. J. Kosarek
Ee Wlota
Hill
Aea
C. Ziegler
P. L. Foegelle
Pulaski
Fiji
Deeagle
Don Witten Lodiem
A. J. _ Urbanczyk
B - A. Jimenez Dilworth
Ranch
Helmuth. Stahl
Three Oaks Fe
Gus L. Moczygemba
A. Schneider
Ridout
Raabe
Canada Verde
Kosarek I SS
Sevining
J. D. Rodriguez
Mrs. T. Li. Tackitt
Labatt
Oman
Roemer
Garta
Wiley Stevens
H. Cn
Hierholzer Graytown
G. A. Quiniierro Ehlers
Ee Union
Valley
Conrad- Mocsygemba
Nettie Spear
Stockdale Lions Club
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