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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
1
Loresville High faces Runge in a key district showdown at Runge this afternoon. The teams bring strong squads as they contend for a place in the upcoming Alamo Heights district finals and potential advancement in the Wilson County fair events.
Floresville P T A hosts a Halloween Carnival at the Amusement Hall tomorrow night featuring goblins witches and spooks. The event includes old favorite games apples bobbing fortune telling and mirrors for glimpses of future husbands as the community gathers for cooperative fun and morality themed entertainment.
Rev G Rader notes full assessments paid and excellent annual report from Floresville Methodist Church. Floresville Civic Club’s second Clean Up Day energized residents, cleaning residence lots alleys vacant properties sidewalks and downtown streets. Prizes awarded for clean premises and cleaner business, with City Council praised for support.
Floresville was honored as Miss Gertrude Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Murray was chosen in the Queen's Court to represent Floresville as The Duchess of Scotland. Her attendant Carl Eschenburg a prominent local youth served as Duke of Floresville at the official coronation ceremony with graceful attire and festive backdrop.
Civic Club pleased with efforts put forth as business and residence sections show great improvement after the local cleanup day held Tuesday.
A home talent show titled The Family Pride will be staged at the Poth school auditorium on Sunday evening November 18. The event is backed by the local Boy Scout Troop to raise funds for the troop. Chief A M Venne will perform in full Indian attire as a highlight. Citizens and the school are urged to attend and support the scouts’ effort.
The Falls City Motor Co at Falls City Karnes County was burglarized early Wednesday. Deputies Casares and son pursued a fleeing Chevrolet, fired upon the car, and located three Mexicans two miles south of Floresville. The trio were arrested at Karnes City on burglary charges. The stolen car, reported from San Antonio, had tires and accessories removed. all were recovered.
Local association announces Thursday meeting at 4 PM to discuss child welfare, school improvement, and proper recreation. Dr J W Oxford and Mrs Houston address concerns while Mrs Gibbers advocates for use of 100 acres for community projects.
The latest government cotton report from county statistician J. W. Marr shows Wilson County has ginned 4,559 bales so far this season, compared with 18,989 by October of last year. Also notes an ad for furnished rooms to rent by Mrs BE Beck.
Beginning next week the company announces weekly Saturday sales withdraws amid unclear logistics. The note emphasizes customers should expect regular weekly events but provides few specifics on times locations or product lines.
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