Ex-Congressman R M Kleberg Sr Dies Of Heart Attack
Ex congressman Richard M Kleberg Sr 68 longtime owner of King Ranch in Kingsville Texas died early Sunday in Hot Springs Arkansas He arrived by private plane with a pilot and his body was flown back to Kingsville His career included a 12 year term in the U S Congress from the 14th Texas District after a special election to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Harry M Wurzbach He was defeated in 1944 by John Lyle and was a noted ranch and horse racing figure in Texas
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R. M. Kleberg
Kingsville
Hot Springs
Ark
Richard M. Kleberg
Mammoth King Ranch
Texas
Kleberg
S.S
John Lyle
Corpus Christi
Lyle
Richard King
Congress
Harry M. Wurzbach
Kleberg, Texas rancher and Derby winner, dies
Funeral details note major Texas ranching figure and Kentucky Derby winners Dick Kleberg and Stymie. Survivors include wife Mamie, son Richard M. Kleberg Jr., daughters Greer Sugden Yealy Yarborough and Reynolds, brother Robert Jr., sisters Pam Armstrong and T. T. East. King Ranch leader educated in Corpus Christi and UT law, famed more for ranching than politics.
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Out
Corpus “Christi
Dick Kleberg
Assault
Middleground
Stymie
Mamie
Searcy
Richard M. Kleberg, Jr
Kingsville
Greer Sugden
Navy
Rome
Yealy
Midland
Richard ‘Reynolds
Austin
Robert J. Kleberg, Jr
Pam Armstrong
Armstrong
Zane B Lawdon Appointed Wilson Co Defense Coordinator
Zane B Lawdon named coordinator of defense and disaster relief for Wilson County. The county has acquired three radio receivers for the sheriff's department to stay in touch with defense headquarters. With Civil Defense aid a transmitter was purchased for sheriff operations in cooperation with Gonzales Karned.
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Zane B. Lawdon
Wilson Co. Defense & Disaster
Defense
State Welfare Office
Wilson County
Sheriff's Department
Civil Defense Department
Gonzales
Karned
Hospital Mass Meeting at Courthouse in Wilson County
Tonight at 8:00 at the Wilson County Courthouse in Floreaville a mass meeting explains building a Wilson County Hospital. The meeting outlines construction cost, financing, a six member county board, federal funding, and tax impact about 2.50 yearly. All residents urged to attend and participate.
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Wilson County
Floreaville
Wilson County Hospital
Commissioners’ Court
Wilson
Sutherland Springs Civic Club Elects Officers For The Year
Sutherland Springs Civic Club elected officers to serve until April 1956. R Hoke as president, Edgar Webb as ice president, Mrs Laura Williams secretary, Mrs Margaret McFarland treasurer, Noble L Roberts appointed executive secretary. Committees named for Planning Ways and Means Entertainment and building custodian Mrs John Sutherland named. Community projects include March of Dimes and Red Cross with plans to expand the recreation center facilities.
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Sutherland Springs Civic Club
R. Hoke
Melvin Deagen
Willys Barden
A. W. Foerster
Ed Johnson
Blake Deason
E. Cozart
BR. Hoke
John Sutherland
Sutherland Springs
March of Dimes
Red Cross
Floresville Shows Strong State Meet Effort in Austin
Floresville athletes gave a solid showing at the University Interscholastic League State Meet in Austin. Dianne Frick reached the tennis quarterfinals before losing to Alvin’s Beth Watson 6 2 6 3. Floresville's Alex Gonzales Leon Westfall and Itan Zidek performed well in track events, with Douglas Burris Jr tying for third in the pole vault. Floresville supporters included Coach Ralph Starnes and several attendees from the community.
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Floresville
Austin
Dianne Frick
Ebdont Watson
Alvin
Anne
Alex Gonzales
Leon Westfall
Itan Zidek
Douglas Burris, Jr
Ralph Starnes
Mesdames A. K Frick
Clifford Gray
Oscar. Billimek
Carter Wootton
R.H. Rogers
Herta Jean Blake
A. H. Duder
Stadt
San Antonio
Operation New Bookmobile in Wilson County Library
Community appeal urges families to donate one dollar each to fund a new bookmobile. Three months needed for manufacture and delivery, to serve the county before the next school year. The library emphasizes open shelves, wisdom, and civic improvement as reasons to contribute promptly.
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Wilson County
Citi
Inch Rain Deluges Wilson County
A long awaited rain fell across Wilson County on Wednesday night with Julius Ewing reporting about 1 inch at the local rain gauge. Officials indicate the countywide average likely neared an inch, offering relief to the drought‑hard area amid delayed reports from several sections.
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Wilson County
Julius Ewing
U. S
Hill
Vital meeting and possible disbanding of Floresville PTA
The Floresville Parent-Teacher Association will hold a night meeting on Thursday May 10 at 8 PM in the Homemaking Department of Floresville High School to discuss the presidency for the coming year and the possible disbanding of the organization if a president is not found. The group, founded in 1908, has run for 48 years and calls on the community to consider stepping forward to keep the society functioning. The Executive Council states the need for a president to avoid dissolution and preserve the PTA’s service to the school and town.
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Floresville Parent-Teacher Association
At & Plm
Floresville High School
Sani Thia
Cancer Drive Sees $660.57 Donated by Wednesday Noon
Wilson County Chronicle Journal reports $660.57 raised for the Cancer Drive up to Wednesday noon. Local volunteers collected funds with a notable effort from Floresville and downtown groups. The campaign appeals for donations from all communities and asks residents to send gifts via The Chronicle Journal to support cancer research and patient aid.
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Manuel Montes
Floresville
Wilson County
Chronicle- Journal
Lyle Reacts To Kleberg’s Death Grieves Over Loss
Former congressman John E. Lyle of Corpus Christi who beat Richard M. Kleberg in 1944 issued a statement upon learning of Kleberg’s death. He said he was grieved at the loss of Dick Kleberg, an able and good man who served his country well as a citizen and public official, and he extended heartfelt sympathy to Kleberg’s family.
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John E. Lyle
Corpus Christi
Richard M. Kleberg
Kleberg
Ft Am
Dick Kleberg
Floresville Eastern Star Chapter 271 Marks 50th Founding Anniversary
Floresville Eastern Star Chapter No. 271 celebrated its fiftieth founding anniversary on a May 1955 event attended by over 200 people. Honored guests included Mrs. Hird Easterling, Mrs. Mattie Mitchell, Mrs. Eunice Conwell, Chauncey Penix, Lola Canfield, and Miss Boline MacCracken, with remarks on the chapter’s history and past Matrons and Patrons. A ceremonial program featured readings, tributes, and a golden treasury gift from San Antonio Grand Officers, plus donor contributions from visiting chapters. The hall decorations echoed the anniversary theme, and a lengthy reception followed with refreshments and guest book signings. Approximately 200 attendees noted in attendance.
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Floresville
Eastern Star Chapter No
Order of Theastern Star
Hird Easterling
Mattie Mitchell
Eunice Conwell
Chauncey Penix
Lola Cangield
Boline Me Cracken
Yor Schultz
Denaho
Latlafy Ro Warren
Jasmine
Oreo
Weares
Mra
Haine Jes O
Stockdale
Twoover al
Hills
Tome
Ki. F. Woolsey, Jr
Mattie
Mitchell
Texas
Florésville
Vother
Lucy Neal
Jewel Woolsey
Heety
Hermite
Smith of
Conetade
Ivy ‘Hull
San Antonio
Mamie. Malone
Harlandale
Eastern Star Hall
Buntes Connell
Pal the Hothie
Helena
Ministers Tour Wilson County Farms For Soil Stewardship
Wilson County ministers joined a soil stewardship tour at Ray dairy farm in the Fairview area. Five pastors from Vernia, Floresville, Stockdale and Poth observed windblown sand, stubble mulch protection, and alfalfa ready for harvest. Supervisors Ray Flieler and Lambeck led the event with visitors including San Antonio Express editor Jordan and Soil Conservation Service staff. Refreshments followed as plans for next year’s tour were discussed.
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Wilson County
Stewardship of Soil
Ken Lambert
Mr. Ray
Floresville
Fairview
Ray
Tax
Kay
K. G._ Jordan
San Antonio Express
Jack Megason
Soil Conservation Service
Rayto
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Kieberg
University of Texas
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Noble .L. Roberts
Vital Meee
PTA
Aptes
Oll
R. Floresville
Bind Fastening
Merly
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Vacken
Igolden
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Boling
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Sadie
Epider
Asa
Tee
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Sesh
Loap Servation “District
D. C. Lane
R. E. Lee
Lillian Overall
Marie All
Houston
Tie Mills
Santa Monica
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