Junction Independent School District Trustees Elected
Forty nine votes were cast from about 900 eligible in the Junction Independent School District trustee election. Roy Spiller and Pete Jacoby were elected without opposition, with Jacoby the Kimble County Vocational School coordinator and the first World War II veteran on the board. They will serve three year terms. Edgar McLendon presided. Mrs. McLendon and Mrs. D. F. Davee were clerks. Polls were open 7 am to 7 pm.
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Junction Independent School District
Roy Spiller
Pete Jacoby
Jacoby
Kimble County
Spiller
Edgar McLendon
McLendon
D. F. Davee
City Bowling Trophies Presented at New Center Opening
Six keglers from the Junction Bowling Association received 1950 City Tournament trophies at a ceremony in the B & W Bowling Center opening under new management. Mayor Hendrix presented awards to Jimmy Broyles W A Smith Elmo Stapp Gene Stapp Ray Low and Lee Ruff after introductions by association secretary W B Norton. Smith claimed all events with 1550 pins, Ruff won singles with 564 in three games, and Ruff with Stapp captured the couples title at 1169. The D E Veterans class team, comprising Broyles Smith Elmo Stapp Gene Stapp and Ray Low, also won.
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Junction Bowling Association
B & W Bowling Center
W. P. Hendrix
Jimmy Broyles
W. A. Smith
Elmo Stapp
Gene Stapp
Ray Low
Lee Ruff
W. B. Norton
Ruff
D. E
Broyles, Smith
San Antonio Rodeo Slated April 18 to 22
The Junior Chamber of Commerce Fiesta San Jacinto Rodeo moves to the new Coliseum in San Antonio April 18 through 22 with its largest advance ticket sales in rodeo history. Box seats and reserved tickets are available via the Jaycee office in the Gunter Building as out of town visitors预计 head to the event.
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San Antonio
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Gunter Building
Texas
Jaycees
Coliseum
Mrs A J Northcut Buried in Hext Funeral Held For 81 Year Old
Mrs A J Northcut died Monday March 20 at age 81 in her Hext home. Funeral services were Tuesday led by Rev O L Turner of London. Burial followed in Hext Cemetery. Born Susan Rebeca Thurman on Sept 14 1868 she married in 1887. Her husband died in 1934. She leaves nine children and one sister with eight grandsons as pallbearers.
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A. J. Northcut
Hext
O. L. Turner
London
Northcutt
Susan Rebecca Thurman
Junction Bowling Association May Plan Summer League
Planning for the Junction Bowling Association summer league will be discussed at a meeting in the B and W Bowling Center this Thursday at 8 p m. All interested players are invited to attend to review possible competition and draft league rules.
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Junction Bowling Association
B & W Bowling Center
Baptist Revival Opens Friday At First Church
The First Baptist Church launches a revival Friday evening with Rev Hollis Yielding of Rock Springs preaching and Elmer Hatfield of Brownfield directing music. Evening services start at 8 00 and a basket luncheon is prepared for Sunday. the public is encouraged to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Mississippi River
Hollis Yielding
Elmer Hatfield
Brownfield
Major Joe Turner Reburied in St Louis on March 24
Reburial services for Major Joe G. Turner son of Bob Turner were held at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery St Louis Missouri on March 24. Turner served three years during high school and died in the U S Army in London. Attending relatives included his father Mrs Pearl Hardin and Joe Turner of San Antonio Clarence Turner of Mexico City Vaida Hardin Holland of El Paso and Gay Munn of Kerrville. Mrs John Munn and Mrs C A Taylor stayed at the Bob Turner home in San Antonio during the family's absence.
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Joe G. Turner
Bob Turner
Jefferson Barracks Cemetery
St. Louis
Turner
U. S. Army
Loudon
Pearl Hardin
Joe Turner
San Antonio
Clarence Turner
Mexico City
Vaida Hardin Holland
el Paso
Gay Munn
Kerrville
John Munn
C. A. Taylor
Bowling Carnival Set by B and W Center April dates
Jimmy Broyles announced the Bowling Carnival by B and W Bowling Center for the third and fourth weekends in April. First half on April 15 16 and second half on April 22 23 ABC and WIBC approved, open to keglers with a 21 game or more average, with entrants from Harlingen and Hill Country towns.
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B & W Bowling Center
Jimmy Broyles
ABC
WIBC
Harlingen
San Antonio
James R. Fleming Buried in Fly Gap
Funeral services for James R. Fleming 81 who died March 29 at Mason Memorial Hospital were held at Mason Church of Christ. Burial followed in Fly Gap cemetery. Survivors include wife four sons Arthur John Wilford and Sam and daughter Anna, all of Mason County.
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James R. Fleming
Mason Memorial Hospital
Mason Church of Christ
Fly Gap
Arthur
John
Wilford
Sam
Anna
Mason Co
Records of Fines and Costs From 1950 Motor Offenses
A compilation of fines and costs paid or ordered in March and April 1950 for offenses including driving on the wrong side, drunkenness in public, no stop light, no operator’s license, hunting without a license, and other charges. Notable names include Highway Patrolmen H G Palmer Joe A Perry and Game Warden Joe M Matlock with multiple individuals and firms listed. Payments include totals like 16, 36, and 21 dollars with various dates from March 2 to April 3.
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Carl Turner
H. G. Palmer
Johnny James Stover
Joe A. Perry
W. H. Buffaloe
Palmer
Willie Cleave Wilson
Perry
Kurtis Kemp
Joe M. Matlock
Rudolph Wallace
Matlock
Way of Walker Austin Chili Co
S. G. Kelton
F. W. Berry
Texas Consolidated Transfer Co
San Antonio
S. F. Kelton
Johnnie Newton Frazier
Houston
William B. Brooks
Houson
Homer B. Allered
San Angelo
Oscar Vick
London
Buford Weaver
Brady
KK. E. Mann
Paul Longoria
Joe Baker
City Marshall
C. R. Helms
Duckett Family Visit After Easter Florist Trip
Mr and Mrs J W Duckett of Sonora visited Mrs Julia Meador and other relatives Sunday evening en route from Center Point where they purchased Easter flowers for their florist shop.
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J. W. Duckett
Sonora
Julia Meador
Center Point
Baker Renamed City Marshall in Local History Item
Vital statistics note a county court judge M C Blackburn presiding. Civil docket shows an application for beer license filed Ex Parte Bill Foley dated March 30. Marriage licenses issued to Gus Adolphus Witting Jr and Elizabeth Mosby Farmer on April 4. 112th District Court Judge Garland Casebier presiding over trespass to try title Jack Roach vs D C Gilmore et al filed April 1. Fowler and Conn of Houston attorney for plaintiff. No divorce suits filed or decrees granted.
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Bill Foley
Gus Adolphus Witting, Jr
Elizabeth Mosby Farmer
Garland Casebier
Tresspass
Jack Roach
D. C
Lewis Johnson and Martin elected aldermen in city vote
Vann Martin was re elected to a second term on the City Council as two new aldermen joined incumbent officials. E C Lewis led with 363 votes and Fred Johnson had 285. Baker received 421 while Clarence Self had 170. Ben Dechert and Jim Carpenter were re elected with 186 and 183 votes. James M Holt had 213, Frank Stapp 141. Total votes 608, with officials Leamons Ashley and Taylor serving as clerks.
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Vann Martin
Joe Baker
E. C. Lewis
Fred Johnson
Martin
Baker
Clarence Self
Ben Dechert
Jim Carpenter
James M. Holt
Frank Stapp
W. P. Hendrix
Jimmie Simmons
Cecil Woodard
W. W. Leamons
Earl Ashley
Leroy Taylor
Funeral services for Jacob Fritz in London and Fredericksburg
Jacob Fritz 80 died after a lingering illness in Fredericksburg. Funeral rites were held March 28 at Schaetter's and St Marys Church, with burial in St Marys cemetery. He lived near London, was a cattleman, and survives by wife, two sons Alfons and Arnold, a daughter, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two brothers, and four sisters.
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Jacob Fritz
London
Fredericksburg
Schaetter
Gillespie Co
Fritz
Kimble County
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Junction
Alfons
Arnold B
C. C. Goodman
John
Bandera
Mmes
Max Keller
San Antonio
Joe Besier
Henry Weinheimer
Frank Schmidtzensky
Reverend C F Bohmfalk Dies in San Antonio
The Rev. C F Bohmfalk aged 69 a retired minister and father of former function minister Rev Milton Bohmfalk died in San Antonio on March 22 and was buried there March 24 Funeral services were led by Rev Paul Weiss and several Methodist ministers He is survived by his widow one daughter and five sons Rev Ben Bohmfalk San Angelo Paul Bohmfalk Beaumont Dr Stanley Bohmfalk Weslaco Dr John Bohmfalk San Antonio and Rev Milton Bohmfalk Mission.
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C. F. Bohmfalk
Milton Bohmfalk
San Antonio
Paul Weiss
Trinity Methodist Church
Methodist Conference
Ben Bohmfalk
San Angelo
Paul Bohmfalk
Beaumont
Stanley Bohmfalk
Weslaco
John Bohmfalk
Mission
Easter Sunrise Service Set For Sunday Morning
The third Easter Sunrise Service is presented by the Men's Bible Class with Fred J. Brucks as principal speaker. A flag ceremony and bugle taps open the program at the new amphitheater under the Everburning Cross, featuring Mrs. Albert Searcy solo and church choir performances. Coffee and music start around 5 30 a m with sunrise at about 6 20 a m inviting regional attendees.
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Men’s Bible Class
Fred J. Brucks
Sant Angelo
Albert Searcy
Everburning Cross
P-TA Meeting Postponed For Easter Holiday
The P T A meeting at the school is moved from April 10 to the evening of April 17. The Girl Scouts will present a program in the high school auditorium and the meeting begins at 7 30 p m. All parents and teachers are urged to attend visitors are welcome.
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P.T. A
Local FFA Places In Llano Livestock Judging Contest
Llano FFA placed fourth in the Llano Livestock Judging Contest among 32 teams. The Junction team scored 2076 points with members Jimmy Hughes 724 Bill McNutt 679 and Bobby Jetton 673. alternate Ben Urban counted 689. First three were Mason Johnson City Georgetown.
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Llano
Junction Ffa
Jimmy Hughes
Bill McNutt
Bobby Jetton
Ben Urban
Mason
Johnson City
Georgetown
Junction
Austin
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Lampasas
Hughes, McNutt
Urban
San Marcos
FFA
Jetton
Tommy Heffernan
Charles Chenault
Phil Stapp
Stephenville
Brother dies in New Jersey heir of Two Junction women
Albert B. Van Clief, oldest brother of Mrs. Clay Maddux and Mrs. H. O. Denman, died March 29 in Summit New Jersey where he lived. He had retired as a chain store manager. Survived by widow and four sisters including Mrs. Maddux Mrs. Denman Mrs. Clifford Hunt of Inglewood New Jersey and Mrs. A B Bruce of Bergenfield New Jersey.
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Clay Maddux
H. O. Denman
Albert B. van Clief
Summit
N. J
Maddux
Denman
Clifford Hunt
Inglewood N.J
A. B. Bruce
Bergenfield, N. J
Jaycees Meet Friday at Noon in Las Lomas Hotel
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will convene at noon Friday April 7 at Hotel Las Lomas. Ted Mann, secretary, reports all members urged to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Las Lomas
Ted Mann
Methodist Church Holds Weekday Services This Week
The Rev. Fred J. Brucks of San Angelo district superintendent conducts morning and evening services at the First Methodist Church this week. Services begin 7 30 p m evenings and 10 30 a m Tuesday through Friday. The series began last Sunday and ends Easter Sunday. Brucks will be principal speaker at the Easter Sunrise service Sunday morning.
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Fred J. Brucks
San Angelo
First Methodist
Brucks
Weather Weekly Recap from Kimble Air Port
The weather report by Kenneth Fauchier notes a cold week with a 92.8 degree high on Monday afternoon. The week included a thunderstorm on Saturday with 1.26 inches of rain and up to 0.75 inch hail, plus a 23 mph southeast wind. Barometer fluctuated from a low of 29.83 to a high of 30.46 across the period.
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Kenneth Fauchier
Airways
Kimble Air Port
Norther
Mercury
Visit to San Angelo on Monday Aims at Business Ties
A brief note records a Monday trip to San Angelo for business purposes. The visit focused on establishing or strengthening commercial connections with local firms and potential partners in the area.
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San Angelo
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Official
Marshall
M. C. Blackburn
Lewis
Martin and
Johnson
C. F. Bomfalk
Kansas City
New Jersey
Methodist Church
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