Vale Knollwood leads Texas Holsteins with record milk output
Brattleboro Vermont report notes Fredde Vale Knollwood 3818169 ex. a registered Holstein Friesian cow owned by S R Donaho Jr of Floresville Texas, sets state production record in Herd Improvement Registry with 23 066 lbs milk and 4076 lbs fat. Texas A&M supervised weighing and testing as part of the program ongoing since 1928. Silver Medal Production Sire honors awarded to three Texas bulls including Texans Prince Benefactor Paul 1042988 Hazelwooder and Michigan Paul Star with daughter dam comparisons under official registry rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Donahoe Jr
New State
Brattleboro
Fredde Vale Knollwood
S. R. Donhoe, Jr
Floresville
Texas
Holstein-Friesian Associatoin of America
Texas A & M College
Hollstein-Friesian Association of America
Texas Holstein Breeders
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
DHIA
The
State College
Holstein’ Association
Paul
S. R. Donaho, Jr
Tidy Burke
Hazelwooder
Clyde H. Rupp
Falfurrias
Michigan
Paul Star
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Donaho Holstein Sets Another Milk Record
Donaho Jr. Floresville kept a cow named Darkdale Sovereign Orms producing milk for 365 days. The four year old yielded 14 488 pounds of milk and 582 pounds of butterfat, with twice daily milking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. RR
Donaho, Jr
Floresville
Darkdale Sovereign Ormsby
Court House Closes for Special Election in Wilson County
The Wilson County courthouse will close Tuesday April 2 1957 to hold a special election. This action follows the Texas Election Code Article 8.02 and the Commissioner’s Court order approving holidays for 1957. County Judge Merrill L Connally signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Wilson County
Changes of Polling Places for Wilson County April 2 1957
Notice lists the polling places by precinct for the Wilson County special election on April 2 1957. It warns voters to verify their polling place as locations differ and notes schools will be in session so elections cannot be held in school buildings as in past summer or Saturday elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Floresville Chamber reorganizes with 12 directors elected
Floresville and Wilson County welcomed beneficial rain after last week’s storm. The Floresville Chamber of Commerce re organized electing 12 directors for the coming year: J I Sheehy Gene Benfer Carroll Buchhorn Wilbert Teltschik E A Flieller Robert Spruce Zane Lawhon O L Crutchfield A Z Hoelscher H W Filleman L Flores Jr and John V Donaho. The group approved plans for a Floresville Hospital project and a broad membership drive while endorsing a summer baseball program for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Chamber-of - Commerce
J. i. “Sheehy
Gene Benfer
Carroll Buchhorn
Wilbert Teltschik
E. A. Flieller
Robert Spruce
Zane Lawhon
0. L. Crutchfield
A. Z. Hoelscher
H. W. Filleman
D. Flores, Jr
John V. Donaho
Chamber of Commerce
J. H
Bill
Sheehy
Carroll Buehhorn
John Hill
O. L. Crutchfield
Chamber
Floresville Hospital
Three Days Left to Pay 1957 Car License
Tax details warn residents they have only three days left to pay the 1957 car license. Since March 31 falls on Sunday, W D Cox plans a one day extension to Monday with the office open all day Saturday for license purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cox
Cox
Wilson County Ends USDA Food Distribution in 1957
Wilson County ceased the distribution of USDA food commodities on February 15 1957, the last day of issuance under the program in the county. Commodities distribution began in September 1955, implemented due to unprecedented drought conditions across the region, according to County Judge Merill L Connally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
USDA
Merill L. Connally
Wilson County Students Enroll at Texas University
Wilson County contributes 15 students to Texas University’s enrollment. The total Texas enrollment reaches 17,932 with 986 from other states and 549 from outside the U.S. for a grand total of 19,467, per the university’s News and Information Service map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas University
News and Information Service of the University
Wilson County
U.S
Absentee Votes Close Today In Senate Race
Absentee voting in the Special Election for United States Senator ends today, Friday March 29. Qualified voters with poll taxes or over age can vote absentee at Wilson County, Hal V. Warren. Only 14 ballots had been cast by Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson County
Hal V. Warren
Sacred Heart Church Renovation Planned for 75th Anniversary
Sacred Heart Church will undergo renovations including floor, pews, tower waterproofing, and interior redecorating. The project, approved by Archbishop Robert Lucey, targets first class condition for the June 9, 1957, 75th anniversary with an estimated $9,000 cost. General contractor Alfonse Flieller of Floresville leads multiple subcontractors. parish board members and Rev. John Gerbermann oversee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Robert Lucey
San Antonio
Alfonse Flieller
Floresvillé
Parrish
C. B. Schneider
Frank Kasper
N. S. Richter
E. F. Ullmann
E. A. Flieller
I. D. Flores, Jr
Joe Toscano
John Gerbermann
Floresville High to Represent FHS at Lantana Court Coronation
Miss Decia Mae Curtis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Curtis, will represent Floresville High School at the Lantana Court Coronation at A and T College, Kingeville, on April 6. Her participation highlights local school pride in the pageant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decia Mae Curtis
Sam Curtis
Floresville High School
A & T College
Kingeville
Texas voters face lone star senatorial election candidates
Texas voters go to polls next Tuesday in a special Senate race to fill the unexpired term of Price Daniel. A record 22 candidates vie, with 2 Republicans and 20 Democrats in a high stakes contest watched nationally. Floresville Path and Stockdale also hold city elections with several incumbents unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
U. S
Price Daniel
Lone Star State
Washington
Floresville
Path
Stockdale
Worst Sandstorm Strikes Wilson County Crops Hard
A severe sandstorm swept from the north into Wilson County on Saturday and peaked Sunday causing extensive damage to corn, watermelons, peas, and small grains. Early melons near Stockdale suffered heavy losses. many farmers expect significant replanting. County agents report heavy losses across farms as cold winds followed the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale
Southwest
Texas
Panhandle
Important Meeting At Three Oaks Hall
Hochheim Prairie M. F. Insurance Association Branch 16 will hold its annual gen meeting next Sunday March 2 at 2 00 p m at the Three Oaks Hall All membe are urged to contact Orth president for details
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Donaho
Association
Holstein
Merrill L .Connally
Aig
Sam Fitzgerald
Sunnyside
Clyde Fahrenthold
Poth Hermann Sons
Paul Pruski
Kosciusko
Calaveras
Bruno Johns
Val Bayer’s.Garage
Theo
Koether
Three Oaks
Vaughn Yeager
Stevens
Leal
Picosa
Mary Goode
Fairview Veterans
G. A. Quintero
Graytons
A. ©. Thomas
Canada Verde
Ray C. Hill
LaVernia
Sutherland
B. Jackson
Marcelina
Unity
Clyde Hastings
Chronicle-Journal
Bingen Stockdale
Usda Food
F.H.S
Lantana Court
Path and
Congress of
House
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Thad Hutcheson
Congress
Democratic National
Byron Skelton
Temple
Texas Daily
Thad Hut
Rep
California
Johnson
Democratic Party
E. F. Woolsey, Jr
Sam Fore, Jr
Tom Johnson
A. C. Eschenburg
Hugh W. Wiseman
Joan V. Blake
Clutster
Messrs
Joe
Bill Donaho
Connally
Fairview
Three Oaks Hall
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