Floresville Commencement Plans Set After Polio Concerns
The Floresville Independent School District lifted polio precautions and will proceed with commencement on May 27 after earlier cancellation of May 17 events. 22 graduates will receive diplomas with Dean Speck delivering the address replacing Dr E N Jones.
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Board of ‘Trustees
Floresville Independent School
Texas
John .L. McMahon
Our Lady, “of the Lake College
San Antonio
HL Ae “Speck
Southwest Texas State Teachers - College
San Marcos
Cout
Speck
E. N. Jonés
College
Kingsville
Alumni Banquet Draws Largest Crowd in Floresville High History
Alumni Association of Floresville High School held its 1946 reunion on May 14 at the Methodist church basement. A record turnout enjoyed a yellow and green decorated banquet with a 96-person seating capacity, featuring a program of invocations, welcomes, musical selections, and tributes to seniors and veterans.
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Alumni Association
Texas
Floresville High School
Ste. Floresville High School
Methodist Church
Tom Johnson
Cers
Horace Lowman
Theodore Winter
Edwin Johnson
Patricia Johnson
Allen King
Teltshik
Salutatorian
Geraldine Wolf
Idledictorian
Jack Myers
John W. Spruce
Harry Woolsey
City Names Board of Equalization Appointed
At its recent meeting the city appointed known business men as a City Board of Equalization for this tax year. The appointees are R. L. Eschenburg R. A. Wiseman Sr. and JD Sheehy. They will sit as a board in the near future to pass on the tax renditions for the current tax year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Eschenburg
R. A. Wiseman
JD ‘Sheehy
City Increases Water Allowable For Summer
City council approved a summer water allowance rise from 8000 to 10000 gallons per month at a minimum $2.00 charge for June July and August. The measure aims to aid city beautification with more water for shrubs trees and lawns while urging residents not to waste.
National Foundation Aids Texas Fight On Infantile Paralysis
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports 26 Texas counties with 47 polio cases through May 4. Chapters statewide mobilize to aid victims and broadcast guidance to prevent spread, urging prompt action and doctor consultation if symptoms appear.
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National Foundation
Ready To Aid
Texas
New York
National Foundation For
Foundation
Cale Succeeds Potts As Night Watchman
Jas Potts resigns as City nightwatchman to return to State Highway Department work. Horace Cale, former nightwatchman who left for border patrol, is appointed to succeed Potts at a special council meeting. Use potatoes oatmeal and buckwheat cakes instead of bread to avoid world famine.
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Jas. Potts
State Highway Department
Horace Cale
Border Patrol
Potts
Karnes Wilson County Medical Society Meets in Floresville
The Karnes Wilson County Medical Society held its regular monthly meeting at Dr. J. W. Oxford’s home in Floresville on Tuesday evening May 11. Dr. He J. Teins of Kenedy presided in Dr. S. E. Shannon’s absence as president.
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Karnes- Wilson County Medical “Society
J. W. Oxford
Floresville
Ernest Jones
Bornstetter
Kenedy
John. Ve Blake
W. A. ‘King
San. Antonio
N. A. Elder
Nixon
Preaching Sunday At Methodist Church Notice
The Methodist church will hold preaching at 11 a.m. by the pastor Rev. J. W. Black. Sunday School is canceled as a precaution against polio. No Sunday night service. Vacation Bible School scheduled for June 3 has been postponed.
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J. W. Black
John Harris Plans Diversified Farming Boom
John Harris, a noted Dewees country farmer, shifts from a large dairy to diversified farming. He now grows Brahma cattle, Rhodes grass, and Sweet Sudan on 530 acres, with 400 head of cattle and 200 acres of hybrid corn for ensilage, expecting a record corn harvest amid recent rains.
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John Harris
Dewees
Floresville
Path
Iris
Harris
Rhodes
Sudan
Bank Holiday Notices for Floresville Banks
Public notices indicate a May 30 1946 holiday affecting Floresville banks including City National and Decora First National Bank. The wording references the National Bank and local branches such as Floresville First National Bank and Poth.
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Decora
City
National Bank
Floresville
National. Bank
Poth
VFW to Meet At Courthouse Floresville Post
The VFW Post Floresville will meet at the courthouse on Tuesday May 28 at 4430. Members are urged to care for and all overseas veterans are welcome.
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Floresville Post “Vfw
La Vernia to Hold Commencement May 19 1946
La Vernia school officials plan a joint baccalaureate and graduation on Wednesday night May 19 at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Dr E A Sahm New Braunfels will be commencement speaker with thirteen graduates to receive diplomas led by valedictorian Gertrude Strey and salutatorian Geraldine Spivey.
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la Vernia
W. A. Schulz
Chronicle-Journal
la Verhia
Baxter D. D. Greer
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
San Antonio
E. A. Sahm
New Braunfels
Gertrude Marie Strey
Harvey Louis McBee
Clara Fraces
Stanish
Geraldine Adele Spivey
Eva Jean Crow
Gene Morris Deagen
Sarah Louise Robles
Colleen Marie Pierdolla
Rope
Eon
Kathryn
Texas Leads In REA Allotments For 1946 Loans
Texas leads the nation in REA loan allotments for the year ending June 30 1946 with 12 151 589 dollars. The USDA announced loans are for construction of lines to serve new consumers. Texas tops the list as the state with the largest REA funding for rural electrification.
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College
Texas
USDA
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Sutherland Springs
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Sheriff's Department
Stockdale
Ella “Ware
Cy Ay Nelson
Sutherland
Ware
Sheriff's
Dallas
Minifred Teltschik
City Names Board of Equalization
Cale Succeeds
Karnes-Wilson County Medical Society
Methodist
VFW
Ernia School
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