Rainfall Breathes Life Into Wilson Crops After Drought
Rainfall over most of Wilson County eased a severe drought,Reviving corn melons peanuts peas and feedstuff. Some areas saw heavier rain while others were light but overall the county benefited. Poth Camp Ranch Kosciusko LaVernia Sutherland Springs and Calaveras reported showers with Fulbright and Three Oaks near an inch.
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Wilson County
Floresville
Poth
Camp Ranch
Kosciusko
LaVernia
Sutherland Springs
Calaveras
Saspamico
Post Office To Close All Day Memorial Day Observance
Floresville post office will be closed all day next Thursday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. No rural route service on this date. Patrons urged to take notice and be governed accordingly.
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Floresville
Floresville High School Homemaking Dept Receives 1 Percent Credit
The Floresville High School Homemaking Department earns 1 percent units of credit for the coming term. Head Elizabeth Dillon was informed by Miss Gladys Short of the State Department’s recognition. The department opened last September in the Martha Eschenburg Homemaking Cottage and is praised for its first year’s work.
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State Department
Floresville High School
Elizabeth Dillon
Gladys Short
Floresville
Martha Eschenburg
Dillon
Grammar School Promotion Exercises At Floresville High
Grammar school promotion exercises were held in the Floresville High School auditorium last Friday evening. Rank of honor students in the seventh grade included Carolyn Mitchell Marjorie Paulus Gertrude Rawlings Gerald Masters and Victor Lange all with grades above 90. The stage was decor ated in shell pink and sky blue. The class motto was He See.
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Floresville High School
Carolyn Mitchell
Census puts Floresville population at 1708 in 1940
Floresville Wilson County Texas shows a 1940 preliminary census count of 1708 residents, up from 1581 recorded on April 1, 1930. Mayor John W. Reese received the report from Joe R. Gras, census supervisor for the Fourteenth District, noting figures are preliminary and subject to correction. Lucille Davenport served as the city enumerator.
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John W. Reese
Joe R. Gras
Fourteenth Congressional District
Floresville
Wilson
Texas
Floresville PTA Final Meeting Reports Year End
The Floresville Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the school year at the high school. Treasurer Mrs. C J Gillig reported year deposits of 425.61 and expenditures of 296.13, leaving 129.48 in the treasury. resignation of 1st vice president Mrs L H Mitchell was read.
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Floresville
Parent-Teacher Association
C.J. Gillig
L. H. Mitchell
Banks To Observe Two Holidays Soon
The undersigned banks will close on Decoration Day May 30 and on June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday. Patrons are asked to take notice.
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Jefferson ~ Davis
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Census and Building Terms
A garbled OCR line references Census material, a federal building, and a bulletin area. It lacks coherent names, dates, or actions, producing an incomplete fragment suitable only as a placeholder in a broader page.
Floresville High School Class of 1940 Valedictorian Salutatorian
The valedictorian is the daughter of Mayor and Mrs. John W. Reese of this city and student at Floresville High School. The salutatorian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Mitchell of Floresville and also a Floresville High graduate of 1940.
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John W. Reese
Floresville High School
L. H. Mitchell
Floresville
Softball League To Open Season Here Next Tuesday Night
The Floresville Amateur Softball League sponsored by the Athletic Association will officially start the season next Tuesday night May 28 at 8 00 P M at Tiger Field. D A McKenzie serves as commissioner Roy B Seale is secretary treasurer W H Cale is umpire with Elmo Wright Dr Le Blake Jr and Bruce Mangum as assistants Jimmie Russell is the official scorer Eight teams join Gulf Clippers Magnolias Pearl Sports all sponsored by local firms and individuals.
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The
Athletic Association
Floresville
Tiger Field
D. A. McKenzie
Roy B. Seale
W. H. Cale
Elmo Wright
le Blake, Jr
Bruce Man
Wilson County Red Cross War Relief Drive Short of Quota
Wilson County Red Cross Chapter raised 265 dollars for war relief, far short of the 560 dollar goal. Donors were urged to send contributions to the county chairman Mrs. J. T. Sheehy in Floresville or leave at local newspaper offices to meet the quota.
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Wilson County Red Cross Chapter
Wilson County
J. T. Sheehy
Floresville
WPA Presents Fine Program Of Activity
WPA showcased a county wide exhibit at the TM courthouse highlighting work projects and facilities. Local directors led the program with attendance from the San Antonio District office as residents viewed playground, library, and other WPA displays throughout the week.
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WPA
Etd
San Antonio
River Pollution Problem Discussed At Kenedy Meeting
Sponsored by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce representatives from several Southwest Texas cities met at the Goff Hotel in Kenedy Tuesday to discuss the long-talked-of San Antonio River pollution question. Representative He He Schuenemann, on a special legislative committee, has worked on the issue.
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Kenedy Chamber of Commerce
Teaxs
Goff Hotel
San Antonio
He Schuenemann
Speakers Praise Youth Opportunity In 1940 Graduates
Frank L. Cox of Austin Texas will speak at Floresville Church of Christ in a gospel meeting from May 26 to June 5. Russell Lewis Jr will lead singing with services daily at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone invited.
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Frank L. Cox
Austin
Texas
Floresville Church
Interesting Books Available For Children Change Library Hours
Floresville Public Library at Palace Drug Store lists over one hundred children literature titles for grades three through grammar. Fifty classics were added, forty-five titles borrowed from Grammar School Library for summer use, and forty new books arrive next week. A State Reading Course list is posted to aid reading certificate seekers. The library also offers many adult titles for upper grades. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 3 to 6 PM.
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Floresville
Palace Drug Store
Grammar School
State Department of Education
Onions Shipment Totals From Floresville Area
Flow of irrigated onions from Floresville Poth region reaches 91 carloads with 41 from Poth and 50 from Floresville. Local shipments total 45 irrigated cars and five from dry land. With favorable conditions, 20 to 25 more cars may be shipped. Buyers, including three new arrivals, shift to North Texas as season advances.
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Floresville
Poth
San Antonio
North
Texas
John Hardwicke
Floresville honors graduates with baccalaureate sermon and rites
Rev. Albert P. Shirkey preached to Floresville High School’s graduating class, praising youth for vision and character while urging faith in God. The service featured invocations, hymns, scripture by Rev. Diltz, a duet by Mrs. John W. Spruce and E. F. Woolsey Jr., and benediction from Rev. J. W. Rives. Ushers were junior class members. Commencement followed Monday evening with roses, gladioli, and a rainbow stage backdrop.
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Albert P. Shirkey
Travis Park Methodist Church
San Antonio
Floresville
Shirkey
Theodo Winter
First Lutheran Church
Chas. B. Diltz
John W. Spruce
E. F. Woolsey, Jr
Lord Jesus
Boy Scout Fund Reaches 300 Mark In Annual Drive
Wilson County Boy Scout campaign opens with a breakfast at Elite Cafe Floresville. L. S. Harkey and W. A. Nicholson join finance committee and soliciting teams. The drive raises 300 dollars in cash and pledges for 1940, signaling growing interest in Scouting despite conditions.
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Boy Scout
Floresville
Wilson County
L. S. ‘Harkey
Alamo Area
W. A. Nicholson
Red Cross Sends $500,000 To France
Washington records that the American Red Cross wired five hundred thousand dollars to France, part of ongoing relief efforts. The transfer was announced in Washington on May 2, citing humanitarian aid and medical support for Allied relief programs.
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Red Cross
France
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Federal
Miss Muriel Reese
Robert Mitchell
American Red Cross
Warren
Kenedy
H. H. Ochs
BOY Scout Fund
Washington, D. C
Sve Red Cross
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