Junction Wins Senior Track Events At League Meet
Junction dominated the District 23B Interscholastic League senior track divisions at Eldorado, totaling 49 points to take first. In junior events, Junction trailed Menard but earned multiple top placements across hurdling, sprints, relays, and field events, with Wilda Furr and Sherry Rodman winning spelling contests and other scholastic awards noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Eldorado
Brownwood
Menard
Sonora
Wilda Furr
Sherry Rodman
Jean Landers
Dean Ball
Hilmer Schulze
Bennett Ragsdale
Horsefly Murr
Ragsdale
Murr
L. B. Wartenbach
Schulze
Jimmy Hughes
Wiinning
Jose Abilez
Abilez
Charles Ray Dobbs
Jimmy Randle
Dobbs
James Strown
Dan Schaefer
Theola Hunger
Jean Elledge
Timmy Cardwell
Dennis Blackburn
Shelby Jordan
Local Jaycee Entries Win At State Convention
Local Kimble County Junior Chamber of Commerce entries place third in traffic safety and Wildlife Conservation at the 24th State Convention in Houston. Texas City and Amarillo win top honors. L. D. Whiteley of Lubbock elected State President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble Co. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Jaycees
Texas City
Amarillo
Joe Perry
Jaycee
Snyder
Pete Jacoby
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Wildlife Conserva
Softball Club Seeks Members for Third Season
All interested persons are invited to attend a Thursday evening meeting at the courthouse on April 19 to elect officers and directors and plan the third season of play for the Softball Club.
Mrs Randle Recovers From Major Surgery in Fredericksburg
Mrs. Ernest Randle underwent major surgery last Thursday in a Fredericksburg hospital and is reported convalescing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Randle
Fredericksburg
Jactus Study Club Plans Sweet Sale Fundraiser
Members of the Cactus Study Club will hold a Sweet Sale on Saturday April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Street. Proceeds go to the Cactus Study Scholarship fund with Mrs. Ce c Craven in charge. Also notes Dr J E Wiedeman returned from Lan after illness and will resume practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Study Lab
Cactus Study i
Cec
Craven
Weekend Visit By Cavaness Party In San Marcos
Mr and Mrs George Cavaness spent the weekend in San Marcos with Mr and Mrs Caddo Wright and Anne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cavaness
San Marcos
Caddo Wright
Anne
Mrs Will Hannis Jr and Holly Visit Olney Friends
Mrs Will Hannis Jr and Holly of Olney have been visiting Mr and Mrs Clay Holland for the last two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hannis, Jr
Holly of
Olney
Clay Holland
Mrs Martha Mower Returns From San Antonio Visit
Mrs Martha Mower returned to San Antonio last week after spending a month with Mrs Slaytor Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mower
San Antonio
Slaytor Fleming
Roosevelt man convalesces after pneumonia attack
W. O. Dickerson is recovering at home in Roosevelt from pneumonia after falling ill last week. Mrs. P. J. Garry and daughter Gail visited two weeks with Mrs. Garry's mother Mrs. T. H. Shepherd and Mrs. B. W. Warren before returning to Port Arthur with Mr. Garry who spent the weekend there. Eldon Holcomb and Bob Short came back Wednesday from Ohio on off school business since Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
W. O. Dickerson
Roosevelt
P. J. Garry
Gail
Mrs. Garry
T. H. Shepherd
B. W. Warren
Port Arthur
Mr. Garry
Eldon Holcomb
Bob Short
Ozona
Sun
Marines Private First Class Kirkpatrick Completes Recruit Training
Marine Private First Class Damon G. Kirkpatrick son of Mrs Belle Kirkpatrick Junction has completed recruit training at San Diego and is promoted to Private First Class He will be transferred to a duty station or assigned to a specialist school for further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Damon G. Kirkpatrick
Belle Kirkpatrick
Junction
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
California
Endorses Seven Women for GFWC and TFWC Boards
The Sixth District Convention of TEWC endorses seven women for General Federation of Women's Clubs and Texas Federation of Women's Clubs boards. Winners include Ethel Foster Sterling City for GFWC treasurer and L. E. Dudley Abilene for state first vice president. A Merizon club history wins cash, and Nyla Thompson Lometa tops the high school art award. A Lampasas story highlights a disabled student artist shown with her brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEWC
General Federation
Ethel Foster
Sterling City
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Joseph M. Perkins
Eastland
John J. Perry
Sweetwater
GFWC
L. E. Dudley
Abilene
State Federation
van Hook Stubbs
Wortham
TFWC
T. M. West
San Antonio
J. Howard Hodge
Midland
Jeff D. Jackson
Lampasas
48 Study Club
Merizon
Irion County
Vera Tankersley Shaw
W. S. Douglas
San Angelo
Nyla G. Thompson
Lometa
Odessa Junior College Choir Sings Here
The Odessa Junior College choir directed by Bob Page presented a sacred concert at the College Street Church of Christ. A 24 voice acapella group performed classical works, hymns, and spirituals, including a white spiritual arranged by the director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Junior College
Bob Page
College Street Church of Christ Auditorium
Appalachian Mountains
Richardson
L. D. van Cleave
Helen Corley
Odessa College
Gene Schultz
District Court Opens Here April 23 With Four Civil Trials
Thirty six petit jurors are summoned for the 112th District Court session opening April 23 under Judge Garland Cashier of Fort Stockton. Four civil cases set for trial include suit on note Junction National Bank vs A T Whetstone. debt and accounting Joseph C Jackson vs D Patterson. partition G H Wagoner vs Bertha Saunders et al. and laborer’s lien foreclosure Alvin J Orgeron vs D E Williamson. The roster lists jurors and the jury commission. Additional civil docket has 17 cases, eight of which are divorces. Private Damon Kirkpatrick and his mother Belle Kirkpatrick visit Sonora after his Marine training in California. Robert W. Davis leaves Fort Sam for Fort Hood with the 141st Armored Signal Co. Mac Leamons had measles last week.
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Sheriff's Department For
112Th District Court
Garland Cashier
Fort Stockton
Junction National Bank
A. T. Whetstone
Joseph C. Jackson
D. Patterson
G. H. Wagoner
Bertha Saunders
Flaborer
Alvin J. Orgeron
D. E. Williamson
Joe Felps
W. B. Brown
Goree Durst
Fred Coleman
B. C. Camp
H. R. Fields
Lewis Ferguson
C. W. Fox, Jr
Edd Cummins
Cody Cardwell
Ed Barfield
Burt Allison
Juan Anguiano
Ernest Boyett
Lewis Bruce
N. W. Cox
Eli Baker
Robert Hunger
James M. Holt
Gwyn House
R. D. Rothmann
Chester Kirk
H. L. Howard
Pete Jacoby
Terry Jetton
Joe Maddux
Carroll Meredith
C. R. Moon
Adam Marr
J. E. Good
Roy Goodman
Joe Parker
Mrs J F Horton Visits Junction With McLendon Family
Mrs J F Horton of Eden spent the weekend in Junction with her parents Mr and Mrs Edgar McLendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Creel
Linda
Abilene
Mrs. Creel
M. J. Worrell
J. F. Horton of
Eden
Junction
Mrs
Edgar McLendon
Baptist Revival to Close Next Sunday at First Baptist
A unified Sunday School and preaching service will conclude the revival at the First Baptist Church. The final day program starts at 9:45 with a preaching hour at 10:30. Congregants are urged to attend early as the revival closes with strong attendance prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Community meeting on bowling alley sale and relocation
Residents are invited to a courthouse meeting Friday evening at 7 to discuss keeping the local bowling alley open, including consideration of selling it and moving it to another town and the steps required to retain it here.
Mrs Whitworth undergoes major surgery in Kerrville hospital
Mrs. W. H. Whitworth underwent a major operation at a Kerrville hospital after being admitted a week earlier for treatment. Her condition grew serious by Thursday, prompting a San Antonio specialist to perform the surgery, which was reported satisfactory.
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W. H. Whitworth
Kerrville Hospital
San Antonio
Northside Church of Christ Plans Protracted Meeting
Evangelist W. T. Smith of San Antonio will preach each evening next week at Northside Church of Christ starting Saturday April 21. Services begin 8 p m with morning services on the two Sundays. T M Ferguson leads song services and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside
San Angelo visitors call on local residents
Mrs. L. R. Hodges and Mrs. Buell Stewart visited San Angelo Tuesday and called on Mrs. Roy Jacoby and Martha Jane during their trip.
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L. R. Hodges
Buell Stewart
San Angelo
Roy Jacoby
Martha Jane
Mrs Grover Landers Visit Noted in San Saba
Mrs Grover Landers visited San Saba on Tuesday, with locals noting her appearance and interest in the area during her brief stay.
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Grover Landers
San Saba
Funeral held for Ovie Buster prominent Junction leader
Funeral services for Ovie Buster 51 a prominent Junction businessman and church leader were held at First Methodist Church with Rev James B Jordan officiating. He died of a heart attack while driving to work his car stopping near Buster Laundry Cleaners. He was a former church steward superintendent and active in singing and community programs. He was born January 21 1900 and married Ruth Owen Williamson in 1926. Survivors include widow Loyd Williamson step grand daughter Delia Ruth Williamson and several siblings. Pallbearers named.
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Ovie Buster
First Methodist
James B. Jordan
Junction Cemetery
Hodges Funeral Home
Buster
Buster Laundry & Cleaners
Loyd Williamson
First Methodist Church
Llano County
Ruth Owen Williamson
San Marcos
Junction
Mission
Texas
Delia Ruth Williamson
Wilson
R. E
Toby
M. D. Buster
Llano
Harve West
J. L. Buster
F. H. Westerman
Valley Spring
Mmes. W. D. Green
Eden
T. P. West
Hatfield
Arkansas
Lula Davit
Taft
Elmer Harrison
Jordan Cunningham
Joe Maddux
R. D. Borden
Gwyn House
Pete Jacoby
Automatic ice vending station under construction in Junction
An automatic ice vending station is being built by J D Fairly and the Borden Company on the Fairly property at 15th and Main Streets and will open around May 1. The 20 by 8 foot unit will offer 25 lb blocks and crushed ice 24 hours with water facilities for thermos jugs. Drive in access aids local patrons and tourist traffic.
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J. D. Fairly
Borden Company
15Th
Main Streets
R. D. Borden and
Hayden Sales
Wesleyan Guild Meeting Set by Methodist Church
The Wesleyan Guild of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday April 26 at 7 p m in the home of Mrs Pete Jacoby with Mrs Jacoby Vernon Jones and Bob Short as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Guild of the Methodist Church
P. m
Pete Jacoby
Mmes. Jacoby
Vernon Jones
Bob Short
Boone Family Visit Ties Tacoma to San Antonio
Mrs. Lloyd W. Boone and her two daughters Rosanna and Carla Jo visited Mrs. Mary A. Boone and relatives while en route from Tacoma Washington to their home in San Antonio. Capt Boone is stationed in Tokyo Japan.
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Lloyd W. Boone
Rosanna
Carla Jo
Mary A. Boone
Tacoma
Washington
San Antonio
Capt. Boone
Tokyo
Japan
Mrs J N Jordan Attends San Angelo Visit
Mrs J N Jordan accompanied Mrs Philip Jacoby and son Mark to San Angelo on Wednesday where Mark received medical attention.
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J. N. Jordan
Philip Jacoby and
Mark
San Angelo
Vaughns Welcome Daughter Mary Louise in San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Vaughn announce the arrival of a daughter, Mary Louise, born Tuesday, April 10 at Nix Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. Mrs. Vaughn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jacoby
Martha Jane
Shannon Memorial Hospital
San Angelo
Tom J. Jacoby
Alfred Bannow- Sky
E. C. Vaughn
Mary Louise
Nix Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
Vaughn
George Hamilton
Mrs George Hamilton Welcomes Granddaughter in San Antonio
Mrs George Hamilton visits San Antonio to greet the arrival of her granddaughter Mary Louise Hamilton last week. The family notes the young child’s timely birth during a warm welcome at the city home.
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George Hamilton
San Antonio
Mary Louise Hamilton
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Methodist Church
T. B. Phillips
A. W. Loeffler
W. P. Grisham
John D. Phillips
Lester Phillips
Walker Ragsdale
Harold H. Hough
J. A. Heyman
B. W. Mantooth
Sunset Baptist Church
Billy Price Davenport
Baylor University
Cpl
Tommie Hodges
Quantico Marine Base
Virginia
Oceanside
Marine Corps
Tyler
Tion
Jactus Study Club
Will Old Sweet Sale
U. S. Marine
Damon Kirkpatrick
Odessa Junior College Choir
City Park
Pfc
Gully Cowsert, Jr
Seattle
Army
W. T. Meriwethr
Gay
Alpine
Alfred Bannowsky
Jimmie
Pvt
Kirkpatrick
Big Spring
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Robert W. Davis
Allen Davis
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Hood
141St Armored Signal Co
Mac Leamons
Baptist Revival
Church OF Christ Plans Meeting
Ovie
R. EB. Price
Jimmy
Reform
Alabama
H. B. Warren, Sr
Kimble-Sutton
LaRue Newby
Seaton Prentice Ranch
Gus Witting
Gully Consort Ranch
Black Ranch
Cedar Yard
John Fish Ranch
Joy
Garrett
Prentice
Coleman
Gully Cowsert
Fish Ranch
Junction Volunteer Fire Department
Greer
Beth
Tom Johnston
J. E. Greer
Edenurday
Wesleyan Guild
Don Reed
Chester Bannowaky
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