Baptists Erect Educational Building on Church Property
A seventeen room educational building is under construction on the Baptist Church property and is expected to be ready for use on Mother's Day. Located west of the church, it adjoins the memorial building and faces north. The concrete tile structure will be plastered and painted to match the main building, with two rest rooms and a pastor's study. Measuring 42 by 60 feet, it will house intermediate and junior departments, with the primary department moving into the current junior area. Hugh Meredith and Sons hold the construction contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Olen D. Welch
Hugh Meredith and Sons
License Plates Sold in Kimble County Update
The 74 car license plates issued since April 1 bring the year to date passenger car tag sales to 1153 in Kimble County. Commercial truck tags total 290 and farm pickups 368. Trailer plates number 107, farm truck tractor tags 64, and dealer and motorcycle tags each five. New plates must be installed by April 1. sales began February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamilton
Sheriff's Department
La Junta Study Club Plans April 20 Meeting
Mrs. R. C. Secrest hosts the La Junta Study Club gathering at her home on Wednesday April 20. Guest speaker Mrs. S. S. Bundy Jr. will deliver a book review. Mrs. E. R. Borden directs the program and Mrs. L. R. Ailen, president, leads the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Secrest
la Junta
Mrs Lillie Stewart Leaves for Chicago Study
Mrs Lillie Stewart associated with Dr P Andrew McLaughlin departed last week for Chicago to study at the University of Chicago. The move follows professional ties with McLaughlin and aims at furthering medical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Stewart
P. Andrew McLaughlin
Chicago
University of Chicago
Women of Presbyterian Church Attend San Antonio Presbyterial
Mrs Thomas D Murphy Mrs Harry Hubert Mrs Ward Hardeman and Mrs Jee Joy spent Wednesday to Friday in San Antonio last week attending the Presbyterial for the women of the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmes
Thomas D. Murphy
Harry Hubert
Ward Hardeman
Jee Joy
San Antonio
The
Presbyterian Church
Birth Announcement for Maurice Johnson Nethery III
Mr and Mrs Maurice J Nethery Jr announce the birth of son Maurice Johnson Nethery III on Sunday April 10. Grandparents are M J Nethery Sr of Junction and John W Pratt of Galveston. Great grandparents are M N Harrison of Junction and Geo H Heavey of Leavenworth Kan. Infant born in Kerrville. Mrs A V Andrews and children Edward Merle and Vetevia spent Sunday in Abilene. They were accompanied home by Mr Andrews who has been at his mother bedside most of the time the previous two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice J. Nethery Jr
Maurice Johnson Nethery, III
M. J. Nethery
Junction
John W. Pratt
Galveston
M. N. Harrison
Geo. H. Heavey
Leavenworth
Kansas
Kerrville
A. V. Andrews
Edward Merle
Vetevia
Abilene
Mr. Andrews
Camp Wood Visitors Bring Family News
Mrs. Lewis Coleman and her sons Billie and Jerry visited Junction from Camp Wood on Monday. Brenda and Judy Dickerson of Bisbee Arizona were visiting their grandmother Mrs. W P Riley and aunt Mrs. W G Gillis Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Coleman and
Billie and
Jerry
Camp Wood
Junction
Brenda and
Judy Dickerson
Bisbee, Arizona
W. P. Riley
W. G. Gillis, Jr
Brady Hosts Dinner Party Guests for Mr Loeffler
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Loeffler and Gus Whitting attended Tuesday night supper with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nard in Brady. Betty Farer joined as a guest, marking a social gathering reported in the Brady area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Loeffler
Gus Whitting
Betty Farer
Tom Nard
Brady
Rainfall and temps for Junction in March
Rain in Junction totaled .29 inches for March per observer Cleve Stephen. Daily figures show sparse rainfall early March and a gap between the 1st and 20th. The lowest March temperature was 30 degrees on the 10th, while highs reached 83 degrees on the 23rd, 24th and 29th.
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Junction
Cleve Stephen
Junction Wins Second In Track Meet
Junction placed second among eight schools in District 7B at Ozona by scoring 39 5 6 points. Joe Ragsdale led with wins in the 220 and 100 yards, plus a second in the 200 hurdles and fourth in the broad jump. Ted Fairchild won the LSU yard run and placed third in the 120 yard high hurdles. Other Junction athletes won the pole vault and the mile relay, contributing to the team score. Sonora led with 57 points, while Menard had 19 for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ragsdale
Junction
Ozona
Ragsdale
Ted Fairchild
LSU
Dale Gifford
Don Odiorne
Bill Goodall
Goodall
Ray Curtis
Don Moore
Bennett Boone
Odiorne
Billie Damon Evans
Earl Warren
Charles Simon
C. W. Schaefer
Warren Guthrie
Sonora
Menard
Cactus Study Club Meeting Set For Wednesday
The Cactus Study Club will hold a regular meeting at Mrs. Lee Craven's home on Wednesday April 20. Hostesses will be Mrs. Craven Mrs. Ray A Laird and Mrs. Hodges with Mrs Mitchell McLendon presiding. The business session starts at 3 pm followed by the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Study Club
Lee Craven
Mmes. Craven
Ray A. Laird
Murr Hodges
Mitchell McLendon
March of Dimes Workers Lauded for Campaign Efforts
Basil O Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, sent a letter to W R Gilliam, Kimble County March of Dimes director, acknowledging the 1949 campaign funds and commending volunteer workers for their efforts after the polio outbreaks. He conveyed thanks to Gilliam and his team and personal appreciation for their splendid work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gilliam
Kimble County
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For
O'Connor
Mr. Gilliam
Easter Visit Arrives for Lynnside Ranch Guests
Mrs R R Lewis of Houston with Robert Lewis and Mr and Mrs Sam Law and their son Sammy travel to Lynnside Ranch for an Easter visit. Mr Lewis and Mr Law are Baylor Medical College classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Lewis
Houston
Robert Lewis
Sam Law
Sammy
Lynnside Ranch
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Law
Baylor Medical College
Menard Couples Visit San Angelo Friday
Mr and Mrs Victor Loeffler and Mr and Mrs Perry Hartgraves of Menard were San Angelo visitors on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Loeffler
Perry Hartgraves
Menard
San Angelo
Blackburn named to Hill Country Shriners board
Marvin E. Blackburn Jr. is named to the board of directors as the Hill Country Shriners organize Friday evening in Kerrville with help from the potentate and the recording secretary of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin E. Blackburn, Jr
Hill Country Shriners
Kerrville
San Antonio
Junction High School to Build Music Room on South Campus
The Junction Independent School District board approved plans for a music room at Junction High School's south campus. Superintendent Jno A Long said a 65 by 42 frame building will include a band room, seven piano practice rooms, an office library, and a store room, with construction to begin this summer using salvaged grammar school materials.
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Junction High School
Junction Independent School District Board
Jno. A. Long
Long
Jaycees to Meet Friday at Hotel Las Lom as
The Junction Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a Friday noon meeting and luncheon at Hotel Las Lom as. Secretary Ted Mann announced on Wednesday.
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The
Junction Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Las Lomas
Ted Mann
Surprise farewell party honors Mrs Felix Itz
Mrs Felix Itz was honored with a surprise farewell party Sunday at the Cedar Creek home of Mrs Sama Baker. Hosts were members of the Methodist Church Efficiency Class. The Itzes move Tuesday to Ballinger where he will serve as resident engineer for the State Highway Department. Attendees included Mmes Roy Blackburn Ben Dechert Carl Sisler Elmer Harrison T B Phillips Annie Highsmith Howard Ragsdill Lucy Motley Vashti Taylor F H Dunk Emma Winkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Itz
Sama Baker
Cedar Creek
Methodist Church
Itz
Esses
Mrs. Itz
Ballinger
Mr. Itz
State Highway Department
Mmes
Roy Blackburn
Ben Dechert
Carl Sisler
Elmer Harrison
T. B. Phillips
Annie Highsmith
Howard Ragsdill
Lucy Motley
Vashti Tayor
F. H. Dunk
Emma Winkel
Presbyterian Women Meet Tuesday
Mrs. W. P. Hendrix hosted Circle One of the Women of the Church at the Hendrix home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Hendrix spoke on the Circle’s aims for the year and Mrs. H. G. Hubert also gave a brief talk. Mrs. Frank Wilson led a Bible study from John and Mrs. Whittle reviewed Crisis in Presbyterian Education. Refreshments were served to those present and one visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hendrix
W. T. Whittle
Hendrix
Mmes
Gay Seiker
Ward Terrell
E. C. Lewis
S. C. Gandre
Baptist Revival Closes Sunday
Additions to the Baptist Church during the 10 day revival totaled 25 with 16 by baptism as reported by Rev. Olen D. Welch. Sunday School attendance peaked at 222 on the final day, with a hope to beat that Easter Sunday. Relocation notes include past growth from 76 to an average of 180 since Rev. Welch took charge three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jacoby and sons returned from a visit in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Olen D. Welch
Welch
Bannowsky Leaves Navy Quest for California Post
A. W. Bannowsky, on a 20 day leave from the Navy to visit his children Billie and Bonnie Frances and his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bannowsky, departed Monday for his station in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bannowsky
Navy
Billie
Bonnie Frances
C. J. Bannowsky
Calif
Methodist Church Plans Special Easter Services
The Junction Methodist Church observes Holy Week with a Thursday communion from 7:30 to 8:30 PM dimmed lights and a Christ image focus. Easter Sunday features 11 AM sermon by Rev. James B. Jordan, choir under Clayton Dodd, anthem Christ, the Lord Is Risen Today, and The Holy City by Mrs Elroy Dechert. An Easter cantata The Cross of Redemption by Edward Norman is sung at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Methodist Church
Christ
James B. Jordan
Elroy Dechert
Holy City
Edward W. Norman
Clayton Dodd
Junction Pupils Win Medals At League Meet
Junction High School pupils won eight places in literary events and earned six medals at the District 7B Interscholastic League meet in Ozona Tuesday. Gold medals went to Bill Mansfield and Margaret Helen Browning for slide rule and ready writers. Silver medals were awarded to Gloria Johnson, Billie Joyce Vaden, Nancy Jordan, Bobby Joe Ragsdale, and more placements included Mary Frances Leamons third in typing and Jean Reinbold plus Bobby Joe Ragsdale fourth in senior declamation. In tennis Patsy Price won senior girls singles and David Cardwell and Daniel Schaefer claimed senior and junior boys singles titles each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Price
David Cardwell
Daniel Schaefer
Cecil H. Allen Appointed to Local Draft Board No. 110
Cecil H. Allen of Junction has been named a member of Selective Service Local Board No. 110 representing Kimble County. Appointed by President Truman on governor Beauford Jester's recommendation, Allen was advised by Colonel Paul Wakefield, Texas state director, who said the appointment would reflect credit on him and the Selective Service System of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Allen
Junction
Selective Service Local Board No
Kimble County
Allen
President Truman
Beauford Jester
Mr. Allen
Paul Wakefield
Selective Service
Selective Service System
Texas
Col Wakefield
Mrs. Farr Visits Austin and Llano Family Ties
Mrs. E. P. Farr left Sunday for an extended visit in Austin. Her granddaughter Miss Ann Bannow, sky and Roy Jacoby drove her to Llano where she met her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Talley, and their son Tommie, of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Farr
Austin
Ann Bannowsky
Roy Jacoby
Llano
Nelson Talley
Tommie
Weekend Visits Mention Illness and Catfish Catch
Mr and Mrs J R Box of Houston visited Mrs A Blondeau here during the weekend. Mrs Blondeau has been ill for 11 weeks and is resting better though still critical. Mr and Mrs Jack L Raborn and daughter Harriet returned to San Antonio after visiting Mrs J H Northcutt. Jack Richardson of Uvalde was a Junction visitor. Jack caught an 18 pound yellow catfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Box
Houston
A. Blondeau
Jack L. Raborn
Harriet
San Antonio
J. H. Northcutt
Jack
Jack Richardson
Uvalde
Local Postal Receipts Increase at Junction Post Office
Receipts at the Junction Post Office rose eight per cent in the first quarter of 1949 compared with 1948. Postmaster H. G. Hubert reports quarter ending March 31, 1949 totals $4,151.38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
H. G. Hubert
Grammar School Track Meet Slated Friday
The Grammar School track meet will be held Friday at 1 30 pm on the local campus with five Hill Country schools participating in ten events. Harlan Ford, the meet director, noted four track and six field events and announced trophies for first place and for the 440 and 880 yard relays. Ribbons will go to high point and top three in each event, with field judges Don Moore and Bobby Joe Ragsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Ford
Don Moore
Bobby Joe Ragsdale
Ray A. Laird
Vernon Jones
Bob Short
Library Association Will Meet Monday
Kimble County Library Association calls a combined meeting for all members on Monday April 18 at 3 p m in the county courtroom to discuss proposed changes in the constitution and by laws. Due to lack of quorum no regular meeting was held Saturday. All officers board members and members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County Library Association
Jordan Cunningham
Board of Directors
Ferris and Mattison Guests at Moore Home in Rocksprings
Mr and Mrs M Ferris and Mrs Ross Mattison were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs W M Moore Jr in Rocksprings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ferris
Ross Mattison
W. M. Moore, Jr
Local visitors from Texas towns call on relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Ackerman of San Antonio returned home Sunday after a two days visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher of Del Rio were weekend visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan St. Clair and other relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Ackerman
San Antonio
W. T. Bishop
Ray Fisher
del Rio
Dan St. Clair
Murder trial postponed by judge in 1949 case
The session of 112th District Court set for Monday April 18 was postponed indefinitely. A special venue of 75 jurors was notified not to appear. Sheriff J O Wright said the postponement came from Judge J B Randolph of Fort Stockton after a telephone call. Two cases were on the docket for that day, including a murder charge against Emmitt Mattox of Mason and a swindling charge against F L Slover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Grand Jurge
F.L. Slover
County Short of Quota in Red Cross Drive
Two thirds of the annual Red Cross quota have been raised this year. Louis Joseph, chairman, announced that collections up to Tuesday total 656 and the quota stands at 916. He noted other chapters in the state and nation are lagging in their drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Louis Joseph
Joseph
Rat Eradication Drive In City Sponsored
The rat eradication program directed by Grover C Marshall of the Game Fish and Oyster Commission will continue through today. The City and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the effort with government services free, city helpers, and Chamber poison baits. Businesses are urged to participate and report any overlooked locations to the Chamber office via Edd Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Marshall
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Edd Cummins
Chamber of Commerce
Cummins
Daedalian Study Club Meeting Set for April 21
The Daedalian Study Club will gather at the home of Mrs. J. W. Jennings on Thursday April 21 with Mrs. Jennings and Miss Anne Bierschwabe as hostesses. Mrs. Victor Loeffler discusses Texas superstitions and Tall Tales of Texas are the subject for Mrs. Loyd Williamson. Mrs. W. E. Hooks will lead the business session beginning at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daedalian Study Club
J. W. Jennings
Jennings
Anne Bierschwabe
Victor Loeffler
Texas
Loyd Williamson
W. E. Hooks
Dickeys Leave Junction For Brownwood Home
After nine years in Junction Mr and Mrs O D Dickey depart Tuesday for Brownwood where they will reside. They sold their Junction residence to Mr and Mrs Hal B Snead and purchased a Brownwood home. Friends regret their departure from Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
O. D. Dickey
Brownwood
Hal B Snead
Reese Dickersons Visit Through Junction to Houston
Mr and Mrs Reese Dickerson and son James from Bisbee Arizona visited relatives in Junction Friday en route to Houston and again Sunday on the return trip They were accompanied by their daughters Brenda and Judy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Dickerson
James
Bisbee
Arizona
Houston
Junction
Brenda
Judy
Coker Family En Route to Albuquerque for Ill Father
Mr and Mrs Roy Coker and Doris Blane visited friends here at the start of the week while traveling to Albuquerque New Mexico where Mr Coker s father is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Coker
Doris Blane
Albuquerque
N. M
Mr. Coker
Edwin Hall Visits With Father at North Texas State
Edwin Hall of North Texas State College spent the weekend here with his father L. L. Hall in a brief family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hall
North Texas State College
L. L. Hall
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Kimble
March of Dimes
Jaycees
Presbyterian
Pete Jacoby
David
J. W. McDaniel
Akers
Grammar School
Library Association
JUDCE
A. L. Mudge
Minnie Riley
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