County Court Fails To Pass Relief Charges
Wilson County commissioners failed to approve several relief and road projects at the regular May meeting. Items refused included gas for relief canneries, rent for the relief office, and two welfare plant bills, while discussions noted surplus commodity distributions and potential future cancellations if payments are not made locally.
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Son Coats Relief Board
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Floresville
Path
Local Relief Board
Commissioners’ Court
Wilson County
Relief Board
C. Z. Crain
Texas
San Antonio
County Relief Board
Baldwin Accepts Position at Sam Houston State Teachers College
Miss Baldwin, beloved Floresville high school instructor, joins the Demonstration School at Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville for a year round fall term start. She previously taught in Beeville and Kenedy and is famed for coaching debaters and strong student outcomes. Community praise followed a Methodist church lawn reception.
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Crediteacher
Sam Houston State
Mee
Miss Baldwin
Santana Queen Coronation Draws South Texas High Schools
Floresville High School was represented by Miss Joyce Donaho and William Smith at the Santana Queen coronation ceremony held Saturday night May 11 at the Texas College of Arts and Industries. A large turnout of South Texas high schools and visitors from neighboring cities attended the event.
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Kingsville
Texas
Joyce Donaho
William Smith
Floresville
Texas College of Arts and Industries
South Texas
Onion shipments data show strong but uneven harvest progress
Local area including Floresville Path Black Hill Falls City Karnes City and Kenedy shipped 150 cars of onions by yesterday with 12 more loading and Floresville at 93 cars with 18 loading. Wednesday set a regional record with 88 outbound cars. Estimators now project around 700 cars for the district though yield runs about 40 percent short of earlier forecasts. Weather sunny conditions and laborers harvesting day and night push hopes for most tonnage to Floresville Path by next Tuesday night.
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Floresville
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Black Hill
Falls City
Karnes City
Kenedy
Floresville-Path
Extension of Highway 123 Urged Stockdale and Karnes City
Stockdale and Karnes City leaders press for an extension of Highway 123 to improve regional travel and economic ties. Officials say the proposal would enhance safety and access for residents, with potential funding and planning steps outlined for state authorities.
Modified stock car races set for Floresville fairground speedway
Arrangements have been made for a program of modified stock car races at Floresville Fair Grounds Speedway on Sunday May 19. Reconditioning of the half mile oval after heavy rains promises fast track conditions. The event features a special match race between the three fastest stock cars by time trials and includes late model cars from various makes. Entry is open to all late model classes, with driver and machine qualification by officials. Races begin at 2:30 P M Sunday afternoon.
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Floresville Fairgrounds Speedway
Floresville Ford dealer unveils modernized parts department
Floresville Motor Company completed remodeling of its parts department adding new displays showcases steel cabinets and bins. A Ford district representative assisted with installation enhancing display, service speed and overall appearance. The upgrade aims to make it one of the most modern parts departments in the region.
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Ford Motor Company
Heavy Rain Hits Floresville and Wilson County
Heavy rainfall last Thursday night in Floresville and Wilson County totaled 1.65 inches at official gauge. Some areas recorded higher totals. No rain since. farmers seek dry weather for ten days to two weeks to aid crops.
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Floresville
Wilson County
Wilson Co farmer delegates to Washington telegram of appreciation
Washington March 14 1935 Floresville Chronicle Journal reports Wilson County Texas farmer delegation 700 strong arrived at Constellation Hall and sang The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You as Secretary of Agriculture and others praised their efforts a banquet was planned at the Mayflower Hotel with Morris Sheppard and Tom Connally thanked friends and supporters in a telegram of appreciation
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Mayflower Hotel
Morris Sheppard
Tom Connathe
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Floresville Duchess Crowned At Tom Tom Celebration
Miss Catherine Q. Paulus of Floresville has been named Duchess of Floresville by the Floresville Chamber of Commerce for the Yoakum Tom Tom celebration set for May 24 and 25. The Floresville High School junior is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Paulus. Henry Paulus, a Yoakum attorney, is chamber president and his daughter Miss Lillian Dawn will be crowned Queen as Southwest Texas cities participate.
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Catherine Q. Paulus
A. D. Paulus
Floresville
Floresville Homes Undergo Spring Improvements
Local property owners undertake a series of renovations including turning a two story dwelling into two modern apartments and repainting another house. Nearby, Mrs. Greif plans to rebuild a torn down high well residence into a modern home as spring projects surge amid a broader housing renewal.
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Floresville
Cicero Harper
Lux
Aug. Brinkeeter
John Griffith
Ben Greif
Highwes
Highway 16 Association Appears Before State Commission
The Highway 16 Association headed by E F Woolsey Jr and Reed urged the Texas State Highway Commission in Austin to widen straighten and beautify Highway 16 from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. County officials and representatives from Bexar Wilson Karnes Bee San Patricio and Nueces attended the hearing with Judge W B Moss speaking for the delegation. The commission gave a keen hearing and later action in executive session signaled encouragement. a letter from Commissioner Martin stated the order to furnish deeds for right of way from San Antonio to Corpus Christi was signed.
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E. F. Woolsey, Jr
Floresille
Reed. Evans
Kenedy
State Highway Commission
Austin
Bexar
Wilson
Karnes
Bee
San Patricio
Nueces
W. B. Moss
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Martin
Texas
de Christi
Texas And Oklahoma Farmers Rally Behind Farm Aid Push
In Washington May reports say seven hundred Texas and Oklahoma farmers rallied behind the administration's farm program, backing the aid measures amid growing support for rural relief. The event highlighted intensified backing from growers aligned with federal farm policy and its funding provisions.
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