Moody Narrowly Trails Moody Leads Texas Primary Vote
Texans flocked to the polls in a record Saturday primary with Dan Moody near a majority but short by 378 votes after incomplete returns from 249 counties. Governor Ferguson announced a September 13 special session and said she will resign by November 1, with Moody slated to be inaugurated next January.
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Gee Man
Dallas
Texas Election Board
Gov. Ferguson
Felix Robertson
Dan Moody
Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
Ustin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Moody
Barry Miller
Austin
Senate
State Highway Commission
Kerr County Returns of Primary Voting
Unofficial Kerr County totals show gubernatorial results with 249 of 252 counties counted. Overall, incumbent or leading candidates trail behind in the statewide tally. Republicans report Haines 6,990 and Scott 3,197 as the main contenders in the GOP primary.
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Kerr County
Pollard
Alfred
Bradfield
Irwin
Hornsby
Christopher
Hatcher
Ball
Garrett
Johnston
Harris
Christian
Garner
Marrs
Eo Bennett
Humphries
Lees Terrell
Bolin
Robison
Terrell
Speer
Baughman
Haines
Scott
Mid-Conference Week At Westminster Encampment
Westminster Presbyterian Encampment hosts Mid Conference Week with lectures by Dr. J B Wharey on literary subjects and Dr H Y Benedict on Our Universe and astronomy. Dr T Chalmers directs the program as audiences from locals and students attend nightly.
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Westminster Presbyterian
T. Chalmers
J. B. Wharey
University of Texas
H. Y. Benedict
College of Arts and Science
Benedict
W. Bristow Gray
First Presbyterian Church of
Brown
Missionary Conference Highlights World Tours and Weather Setbacks
TheForeign Missionary conference featured speakers from Japan China Korea Mexico and the Congo region detailing work in their countries. Rain interrupted an open air Legion Hospital program and two breakfast sessions were postponed while a daily kids play hour continued with Miss Mary Louise Woodson and Mrs C A Wood guiding activities for about 50 children at the encampment.
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Congo
Dr. Vinson
C. Frederick Hancock
China
Sam Dodson
Korea
Legion Hospital
Garland Lang, Jr
Lang
Garland
Westminster
Cuba
Houston
Garland H. Lang
Mary Louise Woodson
Grenada
C. A. Wood
Westminster Encampment Extends to September 15
Conference sessions continue at Westminster for another month with the final gathering August 26. The encampment remains open with accommodations available through September 15 for attendees from surrounding camps in the Hill Country.
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Westminster
Rev Jones Heads Scofield Home School For Girls
The Scofield Home School for Girls in Kerrville will be led this year by Rev. Frederick W. Jones of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Miss Scofield retires after a nine year teaching run that built West Texas’ home schooling for ranch daughters with Mountain Terrace outdoor life, Latin and math. The new faculty includes Mrs Lulu Howard and Mrs F W Jones among others. Latin and athletics remain to be filled.
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Frederick W. Jones
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Miss Scofield
Kerrville
West Texas
Mount Holyoke
South Hadley
Mass
America
San Antonio
Main Avenue High School
Texas
Mountain Terrace
Brown University
South
Jones
Lulu Howard
F. W. Jones
J. 8. Colley
Depot Market Fire Damages Market Promptly Contained
A Wednesday fire at the Depot Market started at the barbecue pit and drew Kerrville Volunteer Fire Department and local citizens. The quick response limited damage to little or none, with curious onlookers present during efforts to contain the blaze.
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Kerrville
Barney Michon Injured In Cattle Market Horse Accident
Barney Michon suffered a serious fall when his horse slipped while en route to view cattle for Michon Meat Market. He remained unconscious at first, was transported to Secor Hospital, and later moved to Pee Teek menat for further care. He had a broken nose, a sprained shoulder, and facial bruising with no internal injuries.
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Barney Michon
Michon
Mr. Michon
Secor Hospital
Vine Rain Lifts Guadalupe River Five Feet in Hill Country
A heavy rain event in the Hill Country raised the Guadalupe River by five feet over two days ending Friday. Weather observer J N Wing notes total precipitation of 2.9 inches as fields became well soaked.
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Hill Country
Guadalupe
Guadalupe River
J. N. Wing
Rail rates to A and M Short Course attract travelers
Railways offer reduced round trip fares for the Farmers Short Course at Texas A M College in College Station August 2 to 7. Tickets on sale July 31 to August 4, with final return by August 9. San Antonio departures by G N and Southern Pacific, with through-car options if needed. Dorm rooms cost 1.25 weekly, meals 5.00 for all week, camp grounds free, supplies from campus store. Milk and ice delivered daily.
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A&m College
College Station
San Antonio
G. N
Southern Pacific
Lightning Strikes Oil Tank Near Depot
A large oil tank near the depot was struck by lightning Friday morning and caught fire. Firefighters arrived in the rain but were displaced by an earlier local weather event as the flames were extinguished before they reached the scene.
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J. Pluvius
L. Jack Clark Visits Kerrville Youth Work Leaders
L Jack Clark former YMCA secretary visits Kerrville as he directs a Houston boy building campaign under Kiwanis auspices. He publishes The Boy Builder magazine and stays with Mr and Mrs A C Abell on Burnett Street. Clark’s successor J S Colley leads Kerrville’s Boy Builder effort locally.
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L. Jack Clark
Legion
Times
Clark
Houston
Kiwanis Club of
Boy Bulder
Burnett Street
Kerrville
J. S. Colley
Peterson Building Nears Completion on Sidney Baker
Workmen near completion of the Peterson Building on Sidney Baker Street with concrete floors in, front finished, plate glass installed and sidewalk laid. The structure appears ready for occupancy to the casual observer.
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Peterson
Sidney Baker Street
Case Threshing Co. Agent Sets Up Ingram Kerrville Display
Mr D T Wallace of J I Case Threshing Machine Co visited Kerrville last Friday and established an agency in Ingram with a possible Kerrville sub agency where Case tractors will soon be on display.
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D. T. Wallace
Southwest
Texas
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Co
Kerrville
Ingram
Case
Shumaker Confined to Bed With Severe Cold
Geo. A. Shumaker is reported confined to his bed with a severe cold causing limited mobility and rest at home.
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Geo. A. Shumaker
Orchards Thrive in Kerr County Spotlight
The Kerrville Times notes growing fruit potential in Kerr County. R F Hunt reports heavy Lin dale peaches weighing over ten ounces and five productive peach trees plus 35 new ones. Mosty Brothers Nursery supplies trees. local growers anticipate diverse orchards, grapes, pears, and apples boosting county fairs and regional horticulture.
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R. F. Hunt
Kerrville
San Antonio
Times
Mr. Hunt
Lindale
Mosty Brothers Nursery
Kerr County
J. A. Jackson
North Street
J. C. Reese
Mosty Brothers
Center Point
Edwards County
Guadalupe Valley
Demonstration Orchard Proves Successful Here
Kerr County farmer R G Holekamp shares success of a six year demonstration orchard guided by County Agent and Extension Service horticulturists. Lincoln apple trees yield four bushels yearly, Carmeney peaches produced 17 bushels this season, most trees bear irregularly, and Holekamp plans expansion with young fruiting stock. Clean cultivation and ample late season water critical to strong buds for next spring.
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R. G. Holekamp
Cypress Creek
Kerr County
W. B. Lanham
Holekamp
A. P. Swallow
Mr. Lanham
Lincoln
Mr. Holekamp
Visit Highlights Local Family Gathering in San Antonio
Mrs Ina Querry and her children Billie and Ina Mary of Alamo Heights San Antonio were guests Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs P E Hawkins at 320 Clay Street.
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Ina Querry
Billie
Ina Mary
Alamo Heights
San Antonio
P. E. Hawkins
Clay Street
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