Kerr County Court House Contract Let
Kerr County commissioners award the court house and jail contract to W C Thrailkill of San Antonio for 61356 with completion in 130 days. Heating plumbing electric work go to lowest bids. building to be three stories with jail on top and offices on the middle floor. Work to start Monday and be finished by Christmas if weather cooperates. Old buildings remain until completion.
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Kerr County
Commissioners’ Court
W. C. Thrailkill
San Antonio
Thrailkill
Court House
W. B. Brown
Roberts Electric Co
Wallace
Adams & Adams
J. E. McCreary
District Court
Court House Square
Guadalupe River
Home
Sons of Hermann
Wiedenfeld
Mrs O G Bunger Returns From Eden Visit
Mrs O G Bunger has returned from Eden after a week spent visiting friends and relatives.
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O. G. Bunger
A. F. Hubbard
Memphis, Tenn
A Very Refreshing Letter From Detroit July 2 1926
A Hill View Times letter from Detroit dated July 2 1926 explains why advertising was withdrawn from Kerrville Texas based paper after scheduling. It states the company policy prohibits advertising in any Class Religious or Fraternal papers.
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Hill View Times
Kerrville, Texas
Mr. Hawkins
Letter questions Hill View Times classification claim
A correspondent questions why Hill View Times is labeled Class, Religious or Fraternal, saying the claim does not come from their columns or the editor’s sworn statement filed with the United States Post Office. The writer suggests someone misinformed or lied.
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Hill View Times
United States Post Office
Westminster Encampment Ends With Diploma Awards
Religious Education conference at Westminster Presbyterian Encampment closes Saturday noon. Diplomas for Daily Vacation Bible School graduates awarded Friday night. Dr. T Chalmers Vinson leads devotional services with Dr Walter Getty delivering sermons Sunday. Mary Louise Woodson stars in stunt night and Miss Rebecca Grisham sings. Westminster to host summer programs with an evening play hour for children.
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Westminster Presbyterian
L. C. Majors
Dallas
T. Chalmers Vinson
W. T. Currie
Austin Theological Seminary
Walter Getty
Richmond
Dr. Getty
South Texas
H. Raymond Mills
Weslaco
Vinson
Getty
Brooks I. Dickey
Ann van de Vanter
Nashville
Tenn
School of Missions
Healing Light
Minnie Dietert
Mary Louise Woodson
Grenada
Jessie Spencer
Lexington
Rebecca Grisham
Alma McManus
Woodson
Westminster
Woman's Association At
Legion Notes Highlights Vets At Hospital 93
A Kerrville lodge meeting drew many Legion members while Smiths Orchestra performed at the local theater. J S Colley visited San Antonio. A F Hubbard vacationed in Memphis. urban fishing remains popular among veterans. Mrs Creglow plans a flower exhibit for the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Dallas, assisted by Mr Self.
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Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dallas
Miss Eades
Dallas visitor praises Hill Country like France abroad
W. T. Moore of Dallas visits his brother Dr. T. F. Moore on the hospital staff for a few days. He is impressed by the Hill Country and notes the region reminds him of France, reflecting his World War veteran perspective.
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W. T. Moore
Dallas
T. F. Moore
Mr. Moore
France
Faulk Plans Bird Study Article From Ward Two
Mr Faulk of Ward Two prepares an illustrated article on local birds with photographs by the author. Readers await the piece as Faulk is an authority and very enthusiastic about the subject.
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Faulk
Ward Two
Presbyterian Encampment Officers Elected and Guests Named
The Kerrville Presbyterian encampment elected officers: Mrs. W. Crow of Houston president, Mrs. E. E. Ruse Bay City vice president, Mrs. S. K. Peters Houston secretary, Miss Millie H. Walker San Antonio treasurer, with Mrs. C. F. Hancock Austin hostess. L. C. Majors Dallas director of Religious Training Conference will lead a Dallas faculty to Montreat North Carolina for a Presbyterian encampment conference and return with plans to improve Kerrville encampment. Recent guests included families from Rising Star Dallas Gatesville Gatesville Fort Worth San Antonio and other Texas cities along with visitors from Nashville Richmond and other places.
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W. Crow
Houston
E. E. Ruse
Bay City
S. K. Peters
Millie H. Walker
San Antonio
C. F. Hancock
Austin
Synodical
L. C. Majors
Dallas
Westminster
Montreat
N. C
United States
Kerrville
Presbyterians of
Texas
C. F. Falls
Charles Clefton
Ray Falls
Rising Star
Annette Bulkhead
Jacksonville
E. R. Mober
Thos
Louis
Rita Mober
Lois Stephens
Ranger
C. W. Chambers
Pinckney
W. H. Matthews
College Station
H. Raymond Mills
Vera Vivian Mills
Ervin Rice Mills
Weslaco
Admissions Last Week at U S Veterans Hospital No 93
Last week admitted patients include Jesse J. Lancaster Ennis Walter T Owens Scott Ark Fuller Williams Taylor William B Scott Dallas Clarence E McBeth Rockport Hubert D Cawhorn Morrillton Ark Marshall F Ivey Maysville Okla The list records admissions by name and hometown.
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U. S. Veterans’ Hospital No. 93
Jesse J. Lancaster
Ennis
Walter T. Owens
Scott
Ark
Fuller Williams
Taylor
William B. Scott
Dallas
Clarence E. McBeth
Rockport
Hubert D. Cawhorn
Morrillton
Marshall F. Ivey
Maysville
Okla
Legion Kerrville Tennis Tournament Planned by Committees
A Legion Kerrville Tennis Tournament was proposed with a committee including Dr. F W Jones Payne Williamson P O Powell Kerrville Dr F W Schwarz K D Farriss and Mr Wright Legion J S Colley named general chairman Plans call for men's and women's singles and mixed doubles The committee will meet Friday at 4 30 PM to discuss details and encourage local players to participate
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Legion
Legion-Kerrville
F. W. Jones
Payne Williamson
P. O. Powell
Kerrville
F. W. Schwarz
K. D. Farriss
Mr. Wright
J. S. Colley
Legion and
Thi S
Preamble to The American Legion Constitution
The document outlines aims of The American Legion including upholding the U S Constitution, maintaining law and order, promoting one hundred percent Americanism, preserving memories of the great war, fostering individual civic obligation, combating autocracy, making right prevail, promoting peace and goodwill, and safeguarding transmission to posterity.
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the American Legion
United States of America
Foreign Missions Conference replaces rest period in July
The rest period scheduled from July 18 to July 24 is replaced by a Foreign Missions Conference led by Dr. T. C. Vinson. Speakers include Dr. J. Darby Fulton from Japan and Rev. H. L. Ross from Mexico with lectures on Mexico Korea Brazil and China. Additional summer conferences listed include Bible Study Rural Church and School of Missions programs through August 26.
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T. C. Vinson
Africa
J. Darby Fulton
Japan
Executive Committee of
Foreign Missions
H. L. Ross
Mexico
J. W. Allen
Mary Dodson
Korea
Sam Dodson
C. F. Hancock
China
Brazil
W. B. Gray
Brownwood
J. B. Wharey
H. Y. Benedict
Rural Church
McLaughlin
Presbyterian History
Robert Hill
School of Missions
Culver
Texas Synod and Synodical
G. R. McDonald
San Antonio
Sterling Fisher
Austin
E. R. Dickinson
Dallas
Woman’s Missionary Conference
T. A. Brown
S. H. C. Burgin
Paul
Arthur Moore
Great Travis Park
Birmingham
Ala
M. A. Childers
West Texas Conference
Out of town visitors include Powell Williams Hodges and Motley
Kerrville welcomed several visitors from Junction and Harper this week. Leon Powell from Junction attended a Monday meeting, Barney Williams came for the ball game, and Commissioner A B Hodges with Mrs. Lucy Motley also from Junction were in Tuesday. Harper residents Mrs. Frank M. Floyd and her children joined the Arcadia matinee on Monday.
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Kerrville
Leon Powell
Junction
Barney Williams
A. B. Hodges
Lucy Motley
Harper
Frank M. Floyd
Arcadia
Methodist Assembly Ends Successful West Texas Session
Kerrville reports a strong Epworth League and Sunday School program with Dr. Cullen Booth and Dr. D. L. Mumpower among speakers. Rev B. V. Clemens elected West Texas Epworth League president for next year as improvements reach about $75,000 including 19 cottages and new facilities.
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Methodist
Kerrville Assembly
Epworth
H. E. Draper
Cullen Booth
Waco
D. L. Mumpower
Africa
B. V. Clemens
West Texas Epworth League
Rev. Clemens
Prohibition Question Sways Voters in Governor Race
Moody notes J Frank Norris raises the issue in The Searchlight and Silent Dan and Unexplained Jim offer limited clarity. The paper urges voters to focus on current plans and accuses candidates of liquor influence, urging a vote for Davidson.
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J. Frank Norris
Jim
Silent Dan
Prohibition
Davidson
Model Home Opens For Inspection In Kerrville
Saturday from 5 to 9 the public is invited to inspect Kerrville Development Companys model home in Westland Hills. The 6 room and bath stucco house with garage, servants quarters and modern fittings is offered by Crate Realty Co. Purchasers must invest at least 5000 in on site improvements.
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Kerrville
Westland Hills
Crate Realty Co
W. B. Brown Plumbing Co
Texas Public Utilities Co
W. C. Thrailkill
W. A. Fawcett Furniture Company
Arcadia Secures Big New Pictures For Week
Arcadia Theatre manager Bart Moore announces four feature programs for the coming week. Mary Pickford stars in Little Annie Rooney on Thursday and Friday, Hoot Gibson’s The Calgary Stampede on Saturday, Ramon Navarro in The Midshipman on Monday, and Wilderness Woman with Aileen Pringle and Chester Conklin on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Bart Moore
Arcadia Theatre
Kerrville
Mary Pickford
Annie Rooney
Hoot Gibson
Calgary
Ramon Navarro
Saturday Evening Post
Arcadia
Aileen Pringle
Chester Conklin
Beata
Alaska
Rain Falls Across Region Boosting Farms and Crops
A steady rain Tuesday started around 9 am and lasted until dark. It benefits farmers and truck growers by ensuring a good season in the ground. Rain was heavier south of the river, with Senator Real noting ample precipitation across his area all season.
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Senator Real
Geddie Goes On Stump For Moody in East Texas Tour
Judge H. C. Geddie a Kerrville attorney leaves for an East Texas speaking tour in support of Dan Moody for Governor. He will speak Saturday at West Point and Ben Wheeler, Monday at Mineola, Tuesday at Winnsboro, with remaining engagements announced from Moody Headquarters in Austin.
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H. C. Geddie
Kerrville
East Texas
Dan Moody
Geddie
West Point
Ben Wheeler
Mineola
Winnsboro
Moody
Austin
Jewelry store on Water Street gets new plate glass windows
A. E. Self is remodeling the front of his jewelry store on Water Street this week and installing modern plate glass show windows.
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A. E. Self
Water Street
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Detroit
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Urban Williams
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Roughnecks
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Lynch
Miss Honeycutt
Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital
Legion Hospital
Gatesville
American Legion
Methodist Assembly
Draper
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