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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
8
A report on B A Manire, new Floresville public school superintendent, and his vocational agriculture program. Observers praise his shop, class, and campus facilities and note strong support for improving rural roads and community prospects through student work.
In central Georgia born August 8 1845 Paulina Cone moved to Texas with her family, later marrying D L Wiley. She helped build Wilson County communities, raised thirteen children, and was beloved as a true mother. She died October 20 1925 and was buried at Union after funeral services in Nixon and Floresville.
In Floresville and nearby areas the First Lutheran Church invites worshippers to English services Sundays at 7 PM and English Sunday School at 9 AM. St John’s Poth holds English services on the first Sunday at 8 PM and German services on the fourth Sunday at 10:15 AM with English Sunday School at 9:15 AM. Peace Lutheran in Dewees School House offers German services on the second Sunday at 10:15 AM and English services on the fourth Sunday at 3:30 PM with English Sunday School an hour before each service. Rev. A E Flathmann invites all to attend.
Sunday School at 10 A M led by Sam Lane with morning sermon on Stewardship of Life. Evening service at 7:15 with The Ten Commandments. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:15. Choir practice Thursday 7:15. Sunbeams Friday 4 P M. Pastor H H Chaffee leads the church events.
San Antonio Scouts search for a permanent summer camp after Landa Park near New Braunfels is unavailable due to Comal Power Co. plans. Sites considered include near Sutherland Springs Bandera Road area Guadalupe north of New Braunfels Bulverde Road Clear Fork Springs praised for location water access may be boosted, with Boerne Road north of Leon Springs to be inspected next week.
The Phe Zook Memorial Class met with B W Herrington on Friday to elect officers for the year. The slate named Mrs Johnson as president and other roles including Miss Catherine Mitchell and Miss Nell Irvin as leaders. Next steps were set for November 20 during the meeting.
Sabbath School every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock led by J E Wiseman Superintendent Christian Endeavor every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock led by Mrs P L Holcombe Supt Preaching services on the fourth and fifth Sundays conducted by Rev Marsh M Callaway pastor
Sunday School begins at 9 45 with a baptismal service to follow and dedication of children. Regular morning worship to follow. Young People's Christian Endeavor at 6 15 and closing conference service at 7 15. Woman's Missionary Society Monday at 4 and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15. Dr E R Shedden visits Michigan for a vacation after an injury. Business college scholarships offered at the Chronicle Journal. Floresville Insurance Agency promotes fire insurance.
The Boy Scouts of Floresville organize a football squad to challenge nearby scout teams. Coach Harper will coach and teach formations and signals while daily workouts at the schoolhouse begin. The roughly 105 pound players look set to attract competition and pride.
At the National Convention in Omaha October 5 to 9 Commander James A. Crain praised the American Red Cross for its support of ex service men since World War I. Judge John Barton Payne, chairman of the Red Cross, spoke as a principal speaker, noting joint rehab and partnership between the two organizations and the debt the Legion owes to the Red Cross.
Kenedy Texas October 21 Mrs Frank Weeks of this city died after being thrown from her car when struck by a large vehicle from Tuleta carrying youths to the Kenedy fair. Her skull was fractured and she died within 45 minutes. She is survived by her husband a 18 year old niece and several brothers.
Seguin Texas October 20 Guadalupe County residents approve two road bond measures by wide margins. The $20,000 bond to supplement state funds of about $75,000 spans the road district along the Southern Pacific line to Caldwell County, passing 78 to 30. A second $6,000 issue for southeast Seguin road improvements wins 74 to 30.
J P White of Abilene, secretary of the Texas Butter Poultry and Egg Association, told the semi annual executive committee that embargoes on Texas pressed poultry have been lifted. He said the Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey movement will pass unmolested, preventing a millions dollar loss and a barren state turkey crop in major markets due to the foot and mouth disease outbreak in South Texas.
Local notices report Helena designated as the route for K T Highway from Range to Karnes City. Karnes City officials welcomed the plan. An incorporation election in Poteet passed 48 to 39. Yorktown voters approved 903 to 170 bonds of 300000 for highways with state match.
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