Wm. Reese Reappointed Floresville Postmaster
Wm. Reese, Floresville postmaster since 1904 with a prior stint 1914 1922 as assistant, is reappointed for four years. He has broad local support from Congressman Harry M Wurzbach and Floresville business leaders, noted for a courteous staff and high service standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese
Florésville
Reese
Walter F. Brown
Harry M.wurzbach
Washington
A. Humber
Floresville
Meni
Wilson
I D
Ais
Tomato And Cucumber Crops Doing Fine and Peas Progress
The rain has kept rounds away this week but will finish the tomato crop and boost suckers. Worms and pests may rise. prepare arsenate or lead with lime for tomatoes and cucumbers. Cucumbers are blooming. expect early ripe fruit and imminent shipping. Pea fields show aphids but ants are keeping them in check. May prepare to thresh peas with local farmers. Meeting at Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 3:00 pm to discuss threshing in districts lacking a thresher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
B. Henry
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
H.C. Wells
Floresville Chamber of Commerce
Beeville
Akvine Lime Co
Fiox Me
Loolsing
Reese Named Postmaster of Floresville Texas
Washington D C April 23 1930 The Postmaster General announces the appointment of Floresville Texas resident Reese as postmaster for a term of years Honoring service and guidance from the President and Senate The letter stresses adherence to postal laws and regulations and congratulates the appointee on serving the government and the office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhe
Washington, D
Senate
Gas company representative to check your gas pressure
A representative from the local gas company will visit homes in the coming days to measure and adjust gas pressure at the service point. Residents should ensure clear access to gas meters and be prepared to confirm identity and address.
Warnes City Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
District Judge W O Murray and District Attorney C B Slatton attended the Warnes City Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Tuesday evening. A large crowd gathered at the country club for a fine barbecue supper. Speakers from neighbor towns participated, and Secretary Avery of the Karnes City Chamber of Commerce outlined the year’s activities with an excellent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wells
Floresville
Senior Play To Be Presented Next Friday Night May 9
The Senior Class of Fioresville High School will present their class play at 8 15 PM in the high school auditorium. The selected title is Green Stocking and 12 members participate. Further announcement of the play is to follow.
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Fioresville High School
Stete
District Court in Fourth Week Faces Burglary and Murder Trials
The district court, now in its fourth week, disposed several criminal cases. Ramon Barrera was guilty of murder with a five year sentence suspended. Teodoro Cisneros and Albino Trinidad received two year terms. Juan Diaz was found guilty of receiving stolen property with a five year recommended sentence suspended. Dr. Co. W. Butler and J. W. Sullivan faced docket entries, while a special venire of 150 was ordered for the R. W. Lorenz murder case set for May 6.
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State of
Texas
Ramon ‘Barrera
Louis Guerrero
State of Texas
Teodoro Cisneros
Albino Trinidad
Garfield Mitchell
Juan ‘Diaz
Kenedy
Floresville
S. Frank ‘Castaneda
Hidalgo County
J.C
Jowe. Sullivan
Dr Co. W
Dr Co. W., ‘Butler, of Crockett
R. W. Lorenz
Stockdale
Smith Poultry Farm from Stockdale Leads Egg Contests
Smith Poultry Farm of Stockdale dominates the United States and Canada egg laying standings, leading in eggs since January and placing highly in the Texas National at College Station. The Stockdale farm ranks third in points and fifth in eggs in recent contests.
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United ‘States
Canada
San Antonio
Texas
Smith Poultry Farm
Stockdale
Texas ‘National
College Station
Poultry Farm S Ta
Sunshine comedy drama to be staged at Path High School
A home talent play titled Sunshine a comedy drama in three acts will be presented in the Path High School auditorium on Saturday May 11 at 8 pm. Students from the east will perform with good specialties between acts. Proceeds go to the school. Directors are faculty members Clara Louise Mueller and A T Hoelscher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Path
Migs Clara Louise Mueller
A. T. Hoelscher
Legion Meeting Tuesday Night Floresville Post 88
Post 88 American Legion will meet next Tuesday night May 6 at 8 at the courthouse. Ex-service members are invited to attend. Commander Hal Warren extends the invitation.
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Legion Meeting
Floresville
American Legion
Court House
Hal ‘Warren
Whson County Receives Abundant Rainfall Boosting Crops
Heavy, widespread rain sweeps Whson County aiding crops and livestock. Farmers report improved pastures and harvest prospects with only minor tomato damage noted. Local authorities urge continued caution for flooding-prone areas.
Rainfall cheers Wilson county farmers after heavy week
Wilson county received scattered rains starting last Friday through Monday night with totals near 1.59 inches in places. Floresville and Kosciusko reported heavier downpours while eastern and western sections saw excellent rainfall. The rain benefitted crops including cotton corn and truck crops though a Monday night wind caused minor tomato damage. Local stock and dairy interests welcomed the moisture amid weeks of drought.
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Wilson County
Path
Floresville
Kosciusko
Texas
Taft
Worst Storm in History of Sinton Texas
The city of Sinton faces its worst flood as heavy rain from Monday noon to night fills streets and backs water into homes. Courthouse basement floods but records survive. residents seek shelter at the courthouse as boats patrol Main Street. Rain drenches county, with severe cotton crop damage suspected but not yet quantified.
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Sinton
Texas
Barbecue At Poth May 11 Details Church Event
The Chronicle Journal corrects a typo about a free barbecue at Poth on Sunday May 11 for the dedication of St John’s Church cemetery. It will not be free. a 90 cent plate will fund the parsonage and cemetery. A program is planned and St John’s Lutheran Church members prepare to entertain a large crowd.
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Poth
St. John's
Chronicle- Journal
St. John’s Luitherand
Seniors Enjoy Class Day At New Braunfels
Floresville High School seniors spent last Friday in New Braunfels at Camp Warnecke with Mesdames CG Tom and O F Burney. Bathing boating and a bountiful picnic spread were features of the day as the class enjoyed the outing.
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New Braunfels
Floresville High School
Camp Warnecke
Mesdames CG
A. Tom
O. F. Burney
Argh Services at Eighty-Eighth Oarataie School
Fragment reads an event at a school with unclear timing and sides. Oarataie School referenced with a service or audl activity. Text is garbled and lacks clear facts or names.
County Agent Opens Bay Club Crop Demonstration
County Agent Beck inaugurates Bay Club crop demonstration urging planting of Hegari and feeding pigs and calves. Banks of County and Alamo Lumber Company to provide seed free of charge.
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Bay Club
Beck
Banks of County and
Alamo Lumber Company
Records Kept By Students For Hegar Seed Project
Floresville public school closes May 16 after a successful term with commencement May 19. The 1930 graduates include Albina Lucille Marek valedictorian and Dela Woolsey salutatorian, William Johnson with top average. A countywide seed demonstration program offers free hegari seed to boys who record expenses and labor, to feed grain to pigs or heads to dairy or beef animals, with record blanks supplied and exhibits planned for the Wilson County Fair.
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Migs
Albina Lucille- _Marek
Alamo — Lumber Co
Apenit
Beckin
Hegari
Invany
Wilson ‘County
Wilson County
Graduates List From Various Names and Surnames
A compiled list of graduates includes Dorothy Louise Johnson Esther Gilley Ewart Yeager Evelyn Marguerite Cale Ada Alma TM Craighead James William Oxford Virginia Bell Spruce McLeary Myers William Eb Johnson John Charles Craighead Albina Lucille Marek Lela Oolsey Helen Steinberg Walter Barber Irme Lea ViSeman agenc Bohach W Greif Ninilee A Gaing Vada Ruth Richardson Lillie ichnovsky Mary Metze Clyde Harvey Bahrenthold Dontho.
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Dorothy Louise Johnson
Esther
Gilley Ewart
Yeager
Evelyn Marguerite Cale
Ada “Alma
Craighead ‘James
Wiliam Oxford
Virginia “Bell - Spruce McLeary
Myers
Vada
Ruth Richardson
Lillie
As Ichnovsky
Mary. Métze
Clyde Harvey
Bahrenthold Ie Dontho
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Brown
Hoover
Willian ‘Reese
Floresville, Texas
Dear Mr. Reese
Warnes City
Commerce
Ge Oeee
J. C. Merchant
Butler
Bocheye
Whson
Oarataie School
Audl
Floresville School
Libby
Trappey
Staley
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