26 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1964
Page
1
Stockdale hosts a Watermelon Jubilee on June 19 20 with a queen pageant Friday night and a hip parade plus other events Saturday June 20. The event plans include substantial acreage and anticipated good yields though some weather concerns loom.
Fred Poth, a standout pitcher from St Mary of the Rattlers, blanked the Indiana Hoosiers 4 0 in a high school game. The account notes his early athletic promise, college ambitions, and involvement with St Mary’s, with references to surrounding teams and conferences.
Nii vain Mis 2 Ah reports he received orders as theater minister in Munich, effective August 1 1904. Munich is said to be the city of the Winter Olympics setting and hosts resorts in Germany. The article notes ties to Italy and Switzerland and mentions plans to move to Europe in June, with Munich expected to attract attention as a major hub.
Anodd fragment outlines Floresville High School band sweepstakes winner details. Readable names appear scrambled with several garbled terms but key figures include a student roster and prize context. The piece suggests a school event result without full clarity.
Floresville High School band director leads ensemble to Grand Sweepstakes, described as a fitting climax of the season. The article notes the group’s performance last week and cites the high honor as a milestone for the school’s music program and its leadership.
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Longtime band director William Keach of Floresville High wins a state sweepstakes trophy at Sam Howe High School competition near Austin. He retires after this term, after directing bands in the area for 14 years and earning Bandmaster of the Year honors. Family details note his son Bill Keach and relatives connected to Rohelwh-News.
W J Bill Yellowe opens an appliance repair shop at the air Mobil Service Station next to the Brmith Pontiac Co. He will fix air conditioners refrigerators washers dryers ranges and small appliances. Mr Fellows brings 11 years of experience and invites local business. Help build museum to house Wilson county histories. Court house square adjoining library. Buy a ticket for Civil War Centennial Celebration at Pallay Mansion April 1.
Leo A. Jasik, recognized by the Wilson County Soil Conservation District, earned the Outstanding Conservation Farmer award. The article recounts his youth as a landowner in 1860s Wilson County, his acquisition of a 400 acre farm, and his plans to develop a profitable livestock peanut operation aided by a cooperative agreement and an irrigation system.
Wilson County plans a Civil War Centennial program on Sunday April 12 at Veritas Tail Tea. The event includes exhibits, talks, and plaques honoring regional history with local organizers and schools participating.
Tom Johnson a city employee for 28 years died after a brief illness. He was remembered for his dedicated public service and was active in the local Water and Sewer Association. Services were held in his chapel with a large crowd in attendance. He is survived by friends and was buried at Phiiesville Cemetery.
The Ji member choir of the Kipi esville Methods Church directed by Mrs. F Woolsey Jr sang religious hymns for residents at Stockdale Nursing Home Wednesday evening last week. Floresville people reside there and the program was well received by residents, staff, and management who thanked the choir for the thoughtful visit.
John D. Palmer district manager of social security in San Antonio urges residents to bring questions. Mr Green social security representative will be in Floresville Texas Monday March 30 2004 at 8 00 AM in the Courtroom to answer questions and provide vital details.
A fragment notes a device described as a widely distributed “hoe-making” or “high-making” tool before friction match invention. The garbled OCR suggests a historical technology item with uncertain spelling and limited readable details.
In Austin Texas 133 University of Texas College of Engineering students were named to the First Semester honor roll. The list released by Dean John J McKelta includes Charles Thomas Koch Floresville son of Mr and Mrs Gene Koch.
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