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Newspaper

Hill View Times

Location

Kerrville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1926

Page

5

Potato prospects brighten growers in Burr Oak Acorn report

Michigan potato growers face optimism as acreage runs below normal and national yield estimates run about 40 million bushels under typical levels. If weather cooperates, shortages may ease but not create a surplus. Michigan forecasts run about three million bushels higher than last year, with price outlook remains firm. Principal price increases appear in Michigan New York Wisconsin Virginia and Idaho.

Michigan New York Wisconsin Virginia Idaho

Brady duo on Guadalupe trip with Kerrville ties

Mrs. W. S. Shropshire and her daughter Miss Wilma of Brady vacation on the Guadalupe River with Jim Gore and Mr. Ellis. Mrs. Shropshire is sister-in-law to Mrs. W. B. Walker of Kerrville. Paul Jones, former Morris Ranch resident now with wife and two children at Knoxville, visited Kerrville on business Monday.

W. S. Shropshire Wilma Brady The Guadalupe Jim Gore Mr. Ellis Paul Jones Morris Ranch Noxville Kerrville

Howland-Stokes Foster Howland Weds Viola Stokes at Boerne

Howland of Center Point and Miss Viola Stokes of Medina were quietly married in Boerne Sunday morning. Robert Storms accompanied them to Boerne. Howland is son of Mrs. C. W. Howland and grandson of K. K. Stokes. They will live on the Wray farm near Center Point.

Foster Howland Center Point Viola Stokes Medina Boerne Robert Storms Mr. Howland C. W. Howland Granger Howland K. K

Ingram News Highlights Local Visits and Improvements

Miss Hattie Bittle spent the weekend with Miss Lena Wootton. George Cantwell visits San Antonio this week. Mrs. John S. Callaway toured San Antonio last week. C Z Hanks and Virgil Wootton stopped in Ingram on return from Kerrville. Mrs. Edna Etheridge improves after illness. Emmett Redford of Johnson City visits friends here. Mrs J C Stark and daughters called on Mrs A B Hardin. Jordan Sublett returns to work after gasoline explosion injuries. Ervin Alton Hardin and Claud Stark of Hunt attend Gillespie County fair. Andrew Park family of Durham Oklahoma visiting daughter Mrs Byron Crider. Mangum, Wootton and Macados visit relatives. Local young people host a party last Saturday hosted by Mrs Amer Crider. Rev W C Brown serves as pastor.

Hattie Bittle Lena Wootton George Cantwell San Antonio John S. Callaway C. Z. Hanks Virgil Wootton Ingram Kerrville Edna Etheridge Emmett Redford Johnson City J. C. Stark Glendora Wilma Lois A. B. Hardin Jordan Sublett Ervin Alton Hardin Claud Stark Hunt Fredericksburg Gillespie County Fair Andrew Park Durham Okla Byron Crider Ralph Mangum Chester George Adolph Wootton Messrs Macados Willow Amer Crider W. C. Brown

Ingram Baptist Church Holds Revival at Reservation

Ingram Baptist Church conducts a revival meeting at Reservation. Rev Parker filled Rev Brown’s regular appointment during his absence.

Ingram Baptist Church Reservation Parker Brown Ingram Church

Methodist Church Welcomes Visitors and Plans Revival

Sunday activities drew a large crowd as the Belgiu m work was highlighted during the Missionary program. Dr Alvin Dinwiddie from Texarkana played the cello phone and Mrs Cochran sang. Rev Cullom H Booth of Austin Avenue preached a stirring sermon. Rally and Promotion Day set for the last Sunday in September with a revival to begin the third Sunday in September.

L. T. Davis Belgium Alvin Dinwiddie Texarkana Cochran Dallas Little Grey Church Double Square

Christian Church Services and Remembrances

The Christian Church reports strong Sunday attendance and renewed interest. It mourns the death of Brother Donald C. McCleery at his home Sunday night, noting his devotion and generosity. The 88 year old Mrs. M A Lurber received a flowers visit from church ladies. The ladies missionary meeting shifts to August 31, with an invite extended to Center Point church members. A program is planned and a 3 PM gathering is announced.

Donald C. McCleery Donald M. A. Lurber

Pastor Hill Spends Sunday at Kerrville Baptists

Dr. Robert Hill of the Tyler Presbyterian Church supplied the pulpit at the First Baptist church Sunday morning during the Presbyterian Encampment. Dr. Merrill noted Kerrville Baptists greatly appreciated Hill's address.

Robert Hill Presbyterian Church Tyler First Baptist Church Merrill Kerrville Hill

Kerrville Notes Cite Local Travel and Shop Ads

Local updates show R. H. Scheele visiting Kerrville on business. Shoppers see Perfection Oil Stoves and guns at C. C. Butt Hardware & Feed Co with ads. Dr. Alvin Dinwiddie from Texarkana vacationing with L. T. Davis. Rouse Variety ad promotes cheap ice cream cones and a wide stock.

C. C. Butt Hardware & Feed Co Alvin Dinwiddie Texarkana L. T. Davis Jefferson Street

Winchester Repeater Shells Sold At One Dollar Per Box

C. C. Butt Hardware and Feed Co advertises Winchester repeater shells at one dollar per box. O. E. Schwarz of J I Case Threshing Machine Co visits Kerrville representing Case at the City Garage, a dealer for Case machinery. Rouse Variety Store promotes hot dinners in seal tight cartons.

Winchester C. C. Butt Hardware & Feed CO O. E. Schwarz J. I Case Threshing Machine Co San Antonio Kerrville Case Machinery Rouse Variety Store

Boerne Man Visits Sister and Returns from Kansas

Co. L. Elsworth from near Boerne visits his sister Mrs. Fréd Morris at 1. Morris has just returned from visiting relatives in Kansas.

Co. L. Elsworth Boerne Fréd Morris Mrs. Morris Kansas

Church on Main and Clay Receives Fresh Paint

The Christian Church at Main and Clay Streets is getting a fresh coat of paint this week with L. C. Ball and his son handling the work.

Christian Church Main Clay Streets L. C. Ball and Son

Mrs McCleerys Escort Body to Beeville Burial

Mrs J S McCleery and Mrs D C McCleery of 604 Washington Street traveled Monday to Beeville with the body of their son and husband D C McCleery for burial.

J. S. McCleery D. C. McCleery Washington Street Beeville D. C

Saturday Specials at Piggly Wiggly List Priced Items

Sugar ten pounds for 60 cents tomatoes large cans seven cents lettuce fancy heads nine cents lemons per dozen nineteen cents local ad promotes bargain produce and grocery items at Piggly Wiggly with emphasis on value and sale prices.

C. C

Auto Catches Fire From Faulty Wiring

An automobile belonging to Mrs. Joe Gardner of 601 Clay Street caught fire Monday from faulty wiring. An alarm was turned in and the fire department rushed to the scene. The fire was quickly quenched by a hand extinguisher with very little damage to the car.

Joe Gardner Clay Street

Saturday Specials at Mosel Saenger Co Ady 25

Seven bars and G Soap offered, plus 3 cans Campbell's Pork and Beans at 24 cents and 48 ounces White Wings Flour priced at 2.00. Also White Wings Flour 1.05 for 24 pounds. Mosel Saenger & Co. (Ady, 25) highlights local grocery deals.

Campbell's White Wings Mosel, Saenger & Co Ady

Kerrville Office Over Rock Drug Store

An office space is described above Rock Drug Store located at 808 Water Street in Kerrville Texas with no further details.

Rock R. L. Lehmerbeck Mr. Rice Kerrville

Daley Seeks Climate in Kerrville Visit

Wm. Daley, a contractor from Fort Stockton California, with his family, is in Kerrville trying out the climate to recuperate his health after months of travel. The ad notes grocery prices at C. C. Butt Piggly Wiggly with 10 lbs of tomatoes at 60c and large cans 7c for 1%.

Wm. Daley Fort Stockton California Kerrville Mr. Daley

Piggly Wiggly Letter Describes Trip to Durant Oklahoma

A letter from Charles Rose and family reports a 26 hour Ford trip from Dallas to Durant Oklahoma. They left Hunt near Kerrville and arrived in good shape despite rain and muddy roads. The Roses are well and enjoying their visit.

Charles Rose Chas James Emma Rose Hunt Kerrville Durnnt Okla Dallas

Obituary of Donald C McCleery in Kerrville Texas 1926

Donald C. McCleery born August 9 1893 in Beatrice Nebraska died August 22 1926 in Kerrville Texas at 33. He joined the Christian church early and served in World War I enrolling December 14 1917 in the 328th Aero Squadron at Kelly Field then transferred to the Field Artillery Officers Training School Louisville and discharged November 30 1918. He married Lesa Thompson October 24 1922. His illness from wartime disease led to retirement from government work in 1919 and his death followed a long illness despite care by wife and mother. Funeral held at his home then buried in Beeville beside his father.

Donald C. McCleery Beatrice Nebraska Kerrville Texas Fort Worth Army 328Th Aero Kelly Field Louisville Field Artillery Officers Training School Zachariah Lesa Thompson Colorado Springs Colorado Hughb. Warner Beeville

Glacierté Gulf to Stage Non-Stop Amarillo Corpus Run

Preparations by D. r E. Colp manager of Glacierté Gulf motorway to stage a non stop car run from Amarillo to Corpus Christi. The event aims to demonstrate endurance and automotive capability in a Pontiac Six.

Colp Leo Rice Oklahoma City Corpus Christi Rice San Antonio Amarillo Corpus Pontiac D.r E. Colp Glacierté Gulf Motorway

North Carolina editor's odd visit ends in tragedy

A North Carolina editor arrived with a trivial news item and requests for old papers and school materials. After printing the daughter's birthday writeup, providing scraps, and offering a copy of last week's paper, the editor proposed rubber stamped letter heads and then killed a man and disposed of the body in an alley behind Jones' store.

Mountain Grove North Carolina Jones’ Store

Oldest Kerrville Christian Given 88th Birthday Party

Mrs. M. A. Lurber, Kerrville’s oldest Christian church member, was honored Sunday afternoon with a party by church women for her 88th birthday. Bouquet, poems by J. S. McCleery, songs, and scripture verses marked the celebration as friends extend best wishes.

M. A. Lurber Christian Church of Kerrville J. S. McCleery the Times

Portable Phonograph Promises Camping Pleasure

The Times announces portable phonographs ideal for camping. They are compact and inexpensive, with a small cash payment and the balance like rent. For particulars call 69. 18-tf

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