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Newspaper
Hill View Times
Location
Kerrville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
6
The Women's Missionary Society of the Christian church held a memorial service for charter member Mrs Mattie B Midkiff. The altar featured lavender and white with an anchor and her Bible. Pastor Hugh B P Warner gave the closing prayer as members recalled her life of service.
A Kerrville Chapter of the Order of Rainbow plans a trip to the first annual convention in Waco on June 16 and 17. Kerrville delegates include Mother Advisor Mrs Florence Butt and other Advisory Board members with Worthy Advisor Mattie Turley and Elsie B Henke among those attending.
McDonald and wife transfer undivided 1 20 interest in 88% acres on North Fork to K Spencer for 114.75. Walter Conn likewise transfers a 1 20 interest in 88 acres on North Fork to K Spencer. J B Hide and wife convey 1025 acres in Kerr and Giles counties to J N McCown and wife for 9160.50. Ally Beitel sells Lot 3 Block 8 Tivy addition to Elizabeth C Hammond for 450. J D Thompson and wife sell part Block 76 Tivy Addition to Mrs Antonio Bunger for 300. Rebecca Duncan et al sell Lot 35 Block 5 Original Town Kerrville to R W Solomon and wife for 2000.
Lawrence A Lundell 32 died at his home north of Taylor. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Munroe, Rev. Olander, Dr. Lundberg and Rev Williams officiating. Burial at City Cemetery with American Legion post aiding. Survived by widow Laura Henke Lundell, father G A Lundell, Temple relatives, and three brothers Walter Dewey and Joe Lundell.
Otho A. Morris and Frank and Kelley White traveled to Fredericksburg on a Wednesday business trip to discuss interests and potential deals.
The Baptist church reports dwindling Sunday attendance amid a hot season but notes strong Sunday School spirit. The Men’s Bible class and the T. F. E. L. contest the “six point” credit system. Several marriages have occurred at the pastor’s home and Dr. J. E. Gates of San Antonio will speak on the 16th with refreshments and a social hour to follow.
The Methodist church reports strong attendance in Sunday School Epworth Leagues and regular services. The Senior League plans two programs next Sunday at Legion and at the church. Intermediate and Junior Leagues meet with improved music. Board of Stewards notes good finances and urges remittances as the new church building fund targets $10,000 with a thousand more weekly. Remember the little grey church on the double square.
San Antonio hosts the 1919 State Christian Endeavor convention from June 11 to 15 with about 3000 delegates expected. The event, held previously in 1919, will be publicized by posters on member autos and backed by railroads offering reduced rates for attendees across the state.
C E Marshall argues that San Saba ministers are figure heads who lack authority as many church members refuse to engage with leadership and support church programs. He urges Christians to attend, support, and follow their minister or replace him if he is not a Christian gentleman.
The church announces pews arriving within days after a well attended last Sunday. Pastor emphasized that labor in the Lord is not in vain. The official board met to plan progress while the State Christian Endeavor convention in San Antonio draws about a dozen members. Sunday services include Bible School at 10 and 11 o clock sermon. Endeavor not meeting due to the convention.
The Sunbeam band met at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock to celebrate its second birthday. Ice cream and cake were served to about 80 guests. Marcia Jane Morris, Reporter.
Lawrence Evans and Myrtle Reader were married Saturday evening at the Baptist Parsonage with Rev. R. W. Merrill officiating. Evans works as an orderly at Legion Hospital. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Reader of 117 Jefferson Street Kerrville, where the couple will reside.
C Haskell, newly named traffic officer, has been very busy this week as he interviews many people. The early period involves addressing neglected infringements to organize proper enforcement and guide law-abiding citizens while applying firm corrective action to noncompliers.
The Hill View Times asks local advertisers if their ad appears in each issue, appealing to hill country readers. The notice encourages businesses to verify ad placement and timing with the paper.
Lowrance P O Lowrance longtime Kerrville resident died Monday June 7 Born April 15 1860 he was in his 67th year Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev C E Wheat Interment followed at Glen Rest cemetery
W H King and family return from Corpus Christi and Brownsville praising the country but preferring the Hill Country for residence. They note cooler weather there, though too hot for Mr King, who would live on income rather than buy land. D R Lewis and wife head east to visit relatives for the summer. They recall Lewis’s law and editing career in the East. The old Jackson car was tuned up and repainted. Lewis believes it will last into 1926.
June 5 Floyd R. Vanhoozer and Annie Laura New. June 5 Lawrence Evans and Myrtle Reader. June 8 Leland L. Yost and Helen Johson.
An advertising excerpt from Barnum urges pervasive promotion. He argues posters and notices help sell goods and warns against under advertising. Barnum warns a little advertising can mislead and compares excess to printer's ink for lasting impact.
Miss Ruby Sutton comes back to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Sutton on North Street for the summer vacation, enjoying time with family.
Kerr County commissioners accept sealed bids for a new court house and jail due by 10 a.m. July 12, 1926. Plans available after June 10, 1926 at the Kerr County Clerk and Adams & Adams Architects San Antonio. Bidder deposits include 5000 dollar cashier check for general bids and five percent for sub contractors. The court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Lee Wallace Kerr County Judge.
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