02 May 1919
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
1
France Service lists Private H C Pope and Sat A E Marshall of Company F 141st as recipients under order 13975 in the French armies host. Pope served as runner on the front and ensured liaison among battalion commands, carrying messages amid heavy shell fire despite danger.
A fragmented Boerne meeting drew attendees including Mrs. Sam Foro Jr., Mrs. W. T Kalte, Mrs. O. Teas, and Mrs. John H. McDaniel along with B. Wiseman and J. E. Can. The event aimed to discuss civic matters while several participants’ names remain partially legible.
The article traces the school’s growth from nine to eleven grades since 1909, its affiliation with the State University for fifteen credits, and rising seventeen credits. It notes comparisons with nearby towns, claims strong performance in the Inter scholastic League, and praise from the Visitor of Schools in 1917 and 1918 for discipline, organization, and instruction.
A Junior B Y P U program outlines leaders and verses on obedience then shifts to a Wilson County Liberty Bond campaign. It urges fast fundraising, notes patriotic sacrifice, and calls on residents to subscribe to bonds to support the war effort and honor both died and living servicemen.
In a hotly contested Friday afternoon game at the local park Floresville edged Karnes City King by a running catch from Dick Myers that ended it. Woolsey McDaniel and Knuth starred for Floresville while Campbell, Yeary and Myyers shone for Karnes City King with umpire Delbert McKenzie officiating.
Judge Corey G Thomas will exchange benches with Judge Mullaly of Laredo next week for a week or more due to Mullaly having important cases in his district court and being disqualified to preside. Mullaly is familiar to local lawyers, having served in this county before.
Captain Murray of Battery D in Autun France writes that he expects orders soon to Parigne near La. He asks to be remembered by all boys of Battery D and friends as well.
Austin Texas April 29 All peace officers advised that the temporary restraining order issued by the U S District Court at Dallas restrains Texas officers and citizens from enforcing the pool hall law set to take effect May 1 The federal court is considering an interlocutory injunction to prevent enforcement and the law would ban pool halls for profit. context notes ongoing legal action WANTED Feed and Oat.
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