Kerrville Rocksprings Highway 15 Assured Funding
Judge Lee Wallace returned from Austin after securing an appropriation of 72 000 for topping the Kerr County to Rocksprings road and Edwards County segment with Captain Schreiner's 100 000 donation covering initial work. Work begins once landowners grant right of way and provide materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wallace
Austin
Wallace
Commissioners Court
Kerr County
State Highway Commission
Edwards County
Rocksprings
Charles Schreiner
High Commission
Mountain Home
Schreiner
Seagrave
Kerrville
Christian Church Plans to Launch Bigger District Program
The State Superintendent J B Holmes reports Texas Disciples of Christ plan expanded work with district superintendents in each district to aid pastorless churches raise funds locate ministers and conduct stewardship rallies. Texas has 526 churches and 200 ministers with 117 churches without regular preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh B. Warner
The
Christian Church
J. B. Holmes
Fort Worth
Disciples of Christ In
Texas
Holmes
Tricycle Accident Leaves Jankins With Swollen Foot
Raymond Jankins, occasionally in The Times office, stayed home Wednesday after a bent nail punctured his foot while repairing a tricycle. The injury caused a painful swelling that improved over the following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jankins
Times Office
Ile
Raymond
Wool sale in Kerrville sells 500000 pounds to Eastern dealers
Kerrville sale reports about 500000 pounds of 12 month wool sold to Eastern dealers with landed costs in Boston estimated at 1 to 1.05 dollars per pound clean. Territory half-bran combing sold around 97 cents to 1.00. Ohio blood favored. several houses active. Offers of 42 cents refused in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Kerrville
Ohio
C M T C To Open Soon Fine Thing For Texas Youths
Citizens Military Training camps will be held in July and August at Fort de Galveston Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss with free government instruction for men over 17. No military obligation required. Enrollments expected to close soon via Captain George A. Murray in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Texas
Houston
Uncle Sam
Fort de Galveston
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Fort Bliss
el Paso
George A. Murray
Kerrville Masons Elect Officers for Year
Kerrville Lodge No 697 elected and appointed officers for the coming year at the stated communication. John R. Leavell was named Worshipful Master with H Y Swayze Senior Warden and Guy C. Moses Junior Warden. Cecil Robinson served as Secretary, W P Dickey Chaplain, and others named for key posts. The retiring Master noted 25 Entered Apprentices and 10 12 Master Masons raised during the term and praised the lodge members. No public installation is planned this year. installation occurs at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville Lodge
John R. Leavell
H. Y. Swayze
Guy C. Moses
L. A. Schreiner
Cecil Robinson
W. P. Dickey
Oscar Neunhoffer
Scott Fawcett
Geo. F. Stehley
N. B. Chambliss
Ray Smalley
Mrs Anna Laura Flye Dies in Kerrville
Anna Laura Flye born in Matagorda County Texas in 1866 died in Kerrville on Sunday June 13 1926 after eight years residence there She was widowed seventeen years with son Jack Frye of Kerrville and sister Mrs Sam Gray of Kerrville Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with Father Kemper officiating and burial in Glen Rest Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Laura Flye
Matagorda County
Texas
Kerrville
Captain Flye
Corpus Christi
Jack Frye
Sam. J. Gray
Father Kemper
Glen Rest
Young People Conference Opens at Westminster June 23
The Young People Conference at Westminster Encampment begins Wednesday June 23 and runs through July 1 with Dr. C H Storey of Corpus Christi directing. A fifty piece Luther Stark Boy Scout Band from Denver will perform, and over 100 East Texas delegates will attend. Special Pullman and regular trains through Southern Pacific will shuttle visitors from Dallas San Antonio Kerrville and Schreiner Pagoda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
C. H. Storey
Corpus Christi
Luthher Stark
East Texas Presbytery
Southern Pacific Lines
Garland H. Lang
E. D. Walker
Schreiner
Westminster
Dallas
San Antonio
Kerrville
Houston
Schreiner Pagoda
W. H. Howell
Leara Howell
Gladys Howell
Abilene
N. P
Athens
Ala
E. P. Hancock
Alice L. Penick
Alice Penick
Robert Penick
Billy Clark
Austin
W. S. Mosher Jr
William Lloyd Mosher
John Edward Mosher
Edna Mitchell
Callender Johnson
Thomas J. Johnson
Julia Spence
W. C. Crow
Mary Jane
Bessie
C. E. Burke
Edmond
Louise
San Benito
E. P. Penick, Jr
Virginia Penick
John MacWilliams
James
Jane
Elizabeth
Donald
Malcolm MacWilliams
Marfa
J. W. Butler
Galveston
W. E. Glassell
Shreveport
W. E. Glassell, III
Belcher
Philip Miller
Jennings
Carolyn Hoon
Agnes Jonas
Manira Hoon
A. S. McDaniel
Peterson and Schmerbeck Enlarge Plant at Sidny Baker
Peterson and Schmerbeck announce a new 90 by 210 foot reinforced concrete and hollow tile building at the corner of Sidney Baker and Water Streets. The addition will include three street front stores with glass fronts, a 50 by 49 foot display area for new cars, a 75 by 75 foot storage space, and a modern machine shop for Buick and Chevrolet work, with occupancy expected soon after July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson and Schmerbeck
Sidney Baker and
Water Streets
Sidney Baker Street
Buick
Chevrolet
Sheriff Moore Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Sheriff Jack Moore came home from a San Antonio hospital after weeks there. Although still weak he appeared to handle the trip well and seemed to be recovering. Officials cannot yet say when he will resume duties but friends wish for a swift return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moore
San Antonio
Kerrville Fire Chief urges public to follow fire safety rules
Kerrville Fire Chief Eugene Butt asks all citizens to follow simple rules during fires. Notify accurately when calling, stay off streets after alarms, yield to all fire apparatus, and avoid spectators. The city warns fines for disobeying and stresses keeping roads clear to allow rapid response by 15 trained firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Butt
Butt
Central
Kerrville
Seagrave
Dr L E Gates Addresses Kerrville Baptists
Rev I E Gates, pastor of a great San Antonio Baptist church, spoke to a large Kerrville audience Wednesday night. After the address, attendees gathered on the church lawn for cake and orange ice and enjoyed a social hour with members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I E. Gates
Great Baptist Church
San Antonio
Kerrville
Baptist Church
Mrs Coombs and daughter settle in Westland Heights
Mrs. E. H. Coombs and her daughter Virginia arrived from Houston to spend the summer here. They are staying in the D. R. Lewis house on Westland Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Coombs
Virginia
Houston
D. R. Lewis
Westland Heights
Couples from Houston Enjoy Hill Country Outing
L. J. Bland and wife and L. L. Mc Reynolds and wife of Houston have been at the St. Charles Hotel several days, enjoying an outing in the Hill Country and the swimming afforded by the Guadalupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bland
L. L. McReynolds
Houston
St. Charles Hotel
Guadalupe
Ohio State Graduate Constance White Home for Summer
Miss Constance White has earned a Bachelor of Science in education from Ohio State University and will spend the summer with her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. E. White to relax after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance White
Ohio State University
J. E. White
Outdoor Camps for Boys and Girls Open This Week
Kerrville hosts many campers along the Guadalupe as families arrive for season at Stewart's Girls Camp. Judge and Mrs. W S Fly of San Antonio and other families from Austin Ranger Midland New Braunfels Victoria attend, urging Kerrville to expand advertising to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Fly
San Antonio
Stewart
the Times
Kerrville
Guadalupe
Kerr County
Judge
Fly
M. H. Reed
Austin
Edward R. Maher
Ranger
Saunders Greg
BE. E. Stevens
Midland
B. W. Nuhn
New Braunfels
B. W. Fly
Victoria
Marrs Announces State Per Capita for 1926 27
Austin June 14 Prof S M N Marrs State Superintendent of Public Instruction said the state cannot exceed 12 per child for the 1926 27 term since Governor Ferguson will not call a special session before school starts Local boards are contracting under the 12 per capta basis risking teacher layoffs shorter terms and reduced salaries unless a supplemental apportionment is provided by the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
S. M. N. Marrs
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Ferguson
Board of Education
Marrs
Christian church to install new pews this week
New 12 foot pine pews with carved ends are being installed at the Christian church, funded by Kerrville business donors who supported a parsonage and church improvement program led by Evangelist A. I. Scott. The work by Mr. Turner should finish by next Sunday, completing the seating project and enabling full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Steves Sash and Door Company
San Antonio
Kerrville Lumber Company
Turner
Kerrville
P. E. Hawkins
A. I. Scott
Marriage Licenses Listed for June Dates
June 12 marriage licenses issued to Frederick T. Burkhardt and Edna Willie Marie Heimann. Also June 12 James F. Clavin and Audra O. Stapleton. June 14 John Knox and Lucille Herring. June 15 Walter Risehner and Rosa M. Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick T. Burkhardt
Edna Willie Marie Heimann
James F. Clavin
Audra O. Stapleton
John Knox
Lucille Herring
Walter Risehner
Rosa M. Peter
Log Cabin Lodge opens camp for girls near Hunt
Doc Stewart's camp for girls near Hunt welcomed about 75 arrivals by noon train. They toured to St. Charles hotel for lunch then proceeded to the camp under Camp Director Miss Minette Thompson of Houston. Assistants include Mrs. W. W. Crofoot of Austin and a 20-strong supervisor corps. More girls hail from Houston than any other city with participants from Austin Amarillo and across the state. The camp runs two four week sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Stewart
Hunt
Chamber of Commerce
St. Charles Hotel
Minette Thompson
Houston
Stewart's Boys Camp Grows in Attendance and Popularity
Stewart's camp for boys enters its third year, drawing larger crowds and growing in popularity each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's
Camp Rio Vista Camp Opens. Crate Busy With Boys
Herbert L. Crate runs a boys camp at Camp Rio Vista with full description in last week’s Times. The camp opened Tuesday and some boys arrived early, keeping Mr Crate busier than usual. all were cared for in splendid style. He is also conducting a girls camp this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Crate
Mr. Crate
Y. M. C. A. Camp Closes At Rio Vista In San Antonio
The San Antonio Y M C A camp conducted this year at Camp Rio Vista has closed a successful session. The boys and their supervisors have returned to the city and they seek a permanent camp site for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Other Camps Locations Still Uncertain
We have heard of two or three other camps but lack definite information on their location or management.
Kerrville County Tax Levy Rises 15 Cents for 1926
The Kerrville County commissioner's court met to set the 1926 tax levy, an increase of 15 cents over last year due to courthouse and jail bonds. The old Kerrville Rocksprings road was affirmed as a public road. Employment of Traffic Officer Haskell with Kerrville city was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Kerrville-Rocksprings
Onderdook Place
Hunt
Haskell
City of
Kerrville
Morriss residence rented to moving family for summer
The A. G. Morriss residence is rented for the summer to Jake Krall and his family who will move here from Marlin and take possession in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Morriss
Jake Krall
Marlin
Mr E D Carpenter Rebounds In Kerrville Move
Friends report Mr E D Carpenter improving after a string of operations at a sanatorium. He and Mrs Carpenter relocated from Louisiana to Tivy Mountain Addition Kerrville and are pleased with their new residence and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Carpenter
Tivy Mountain
Kerrville
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Masons
Lutcher Stark Boy Scout
Pullman
Peterson & Schmerbeck
Sheriff Moore
Fire Department
L. E. Gates
Yearville
Great Southwest
Stewart’s Boys
Camp Rio Vista
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