Kimble County Commissioners Called Session Proceedings
The court orders corrections to the 1920 tax assessments per the tax collector’s report and supplemental rolls. It directs the County Attorney to report lands listed on abstracts that do not exist and have the assessor adjust accordingly. It authorizes W W Taylor to levy on personal property for 1920 and to pursue delinquent real estate taxes. The annual sheriff and tax collector report is approved, and commendations are given for clarity. The court will not cooperate with Inspector Dan Bird but will work with other Tick Inspectors from the Texas Live Stock Sanitary Commission. Proceedings dated April 16 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Taylor
Commissioners Court
Kimble County
Texas
Dan Bird
Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Honorable
Sunrise Breakfast on the South Llano Bridge
On April 9 Mrs. Olney Patterson chaperoned a jolly crowd to a Rainey Sunrise Breakfast at the South Llano bridge. The group returned home after a delicious meal with attendees including Mrs. Olney Patterson and several Misses Owens Mary Phillips Nila Nance Ida Cowsett Margaret Holland Jane Massie and Messrs Howard Blackburn and Alton Miller.
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Olney Patterson
Llano Bridge
Rainey
Mrs
Misses Owens of
Brady
Mary Phillips Nila Nance
Ida Cowsett
Margaret Holland
Jane Massie
Messrs
Howard Blackburn
Alton Miller
Miss Powell Honored At Luncheon Birthday Event
Miss Suma Powell of Illinois is celebrated with a luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Mudge at their ranch home. The gathering honors Miss Powell on her birthday with flowers, favors, a cake, and a five hundred game. Guests include Misses Winnie Reid Doris Holekamp Tottie Martin Marguerite Reynolds Cecil Martin Dorothy Mudge and Mesdames Carl M. Wolf H O Denman C T Holekamp Lewis F. Boyle Clay Secrest H O Patterson Jim Moore plus the honoree and the host couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Mudge
Suma Powell
Illinois
Cecil Martin
Winnie Reid
Doris Holekamp
Tottie Martin
Marguerite Reynolds
Dorothy Mudge
Mesdames
Carl M. Wolf
H. O. Denman
C. T. Holekamp
Lewis F. Boyle
Clay Secrest
H. O. Patterson
Jim Moore
Reese
Y W A Program on The Principles of Stewardship
The Y W A program outlines topics on stewardship led by Louise Ragland and others. Include opening song, prayers, poster presentation by Mary Willis, Bible readings on Gods ownership, talks by various members, hymn, Bible quotation on tithing, a talk on money stewardship, a trust administration talk, a question box, a reading titled Getting the Last Hundred by Lila May, and a free will offering followed by a closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Ragland
Mary Willis
Emma Pickett
Hickerson
O. C. Reid
Noxville businessman visits Junction on Wednesday
J. W. Uncle John Coffee of Noxville spent a day in Junction on business Wednesday, meeting local merchants and inspecting arrangements for future ventures.
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J. W
Uncle John) Coffee
Noxville
Junction
Gullie Cow Sert Visits Junction This Week
Local report notes Gullie Cow Sert spent time in Junction this week visiting landmarks and meeting residents. The feature highlights a friendly stop in the community with casual chats and local greetings.
Wool and Mohair Growers Meeting Addresses Pool
A meeting of wool and mohair growers of Kimble County will be held at the courthouse on April 30 1921 to discuss and enroll members for the two million pound pool being formed under the Southwestern Farm Bureau. Carl M Wolf is chairman of the committee.
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Court House
Southwestern Farm Bureau
Carl M. Wolf
Cattle dip ordered in Kimble County court bids due May 1
By order of the commissioners court Kimble County orders cattle dipping. Inspectors will be paid 50 dollars monthly. Bids must be in court by May 1. Dipping expected to start by May 1 and vats should be cleaned by that date.
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Kimble
Singing classes at Church of Christ begin Tuesday
At the Church of Christ a singing class meets each Tuesday at 8 30 pm beginning on the 26th inst Professor Martin Baize acts as instructor The program aims for better singing at Friday night services leading up to the third Sunday in May All ages welcome free participation and fellowship offered by J S Durst
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Martin Baize
J. S. Durst
Sermon on Christian Ideals in Public Schools at Junction Church
Rev A Woods will preach Sunday night on whether Christian values belong in public schooling. The sermon will critique current school conditions at Junction High and discuss evils in the student body. Members across all schools are urged to attend with open minds, followed by a church lawn tamale supper. Sunday school also meets at 10.
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A. Woods
Junction High School
Ty Fthe
San Angelo
Lohn
Fort Worth
Barn Fire Destroys Wright Property Monday Night
A barn belonging to Jim Wright burned Monday about nine o clock before discovery. Neighbors helped but could not save the building and contents including saddles harness corn and hay. Loss estimated at 2500 to 3000 with only 1000 insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown. Had it occurred earlier Wright would have suffered greater loss from wool and mohair in market.
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Jim
Junction High School notes recount pranks and pupils
The eleventh grade ordered invitations. Bats were used in a prank from the school house belfry. A girl mispronounced Manchester and Massachusetts revealing a lighthearted incident. Reginald Smith and Leslie Cox rushed to town for tin plates. John D. displayed great strength by tossing Durst Farmer and Reginald Smith at Indian wreath.
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Belfry
Kentucky
Massachusets
Reginald Smith
Leslie Cox
Robert Mayfield
John D
Durst Farmer
John D. Hickerson
Don Jobes
Happy Evening Club to Host April 26 Dance
The Happy Evening Club will entertain with a dance on Tuesday evening April 26 at Hawkins Riley Hall. All members are urged to attend and invite friends. A private interview with Mr Ivitt is planned for early next week, a distinction not many boys receive.
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Hawkins-Riley Hall
Ivitt
Reynolds
Pierce Hoggett
Chas.Fairchild
Junction High School
Floyd Richarson
Ruby Duderstadt
Floyd
Baptist Church Plans Ten Day Meeting in Segovia
Evergreen services next Sunday offer morning and afternoon worship. Prof Barnett and family joined the pastor to Segovia last Sunday. A ten day meeting is planned for Segovia beginning the Friday before the second Sunday in June. White and Phillips spoke at Sunday school, White leading the Amarillo Presbyterian drive and Phillips chairing First Baptist deacons. Attendance rose above 100, with four months averaging 106. Aims include 100 pupils reading the New Testament this year. Mrs Oren Reid hosted a class social. all members attended. Morning sermon attendance improves as more Sunday school stay. If pledges can’t be paid, pay a little. America raises millions for Chinese famine relief with potential state support for Kimble County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Barnett
Segovia
Messrs
White
Phillips
Presbyterian Sunday School
Amarillo
First Baptist Church
Oren Reid
America
Kimble County
Death of Chester A. Hamer in San Antonio
Chester A. Hamer 37 died Saturday April 16 in San Antonio after a critical operation. Born in Kerrville, he lived in Junction since boyhood, later serving as department manager for A. B. Franks & Co. in San Antonio. Funeral held at residence with Rev. Bean, Masonic burial, and a large floral tribute. Survived by wife, mother Mrs. John Hamer, sister Miss Minnie Hamer of San Antonio, and brother Alex J. Hamer of Junction.
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Junction
Chester A. Hamer
San Antonio
Hamer
Kerrville
Alex J. Hamer Co
A. B. Franks & Co
Chester Hamer
Bean
Masonic Lodge
J. W. Schofield
M. N. Nuessle
W. A. Hohner
S. V. Betters
Albert Siegel
Harry Robinson
D.A. Saffarons
Rudolph Schwethelm
Paul Villarent
Alex Villaret
Frank R. Serger
Tom Tengg
Rudolph Menger
Reagan Houston
Henry L. Lieck
Louis Elmendorf
John Hamer
Minnie Hamer
Alex J. Hamer
E. Holekamp
C. T. Holekamp
John R. Martin
Luncheon on Court House Lawn Friday
A small party gathered on the court lawn Friday at 6 30 for lunch of sandwiches pickles salads pies and cakes. Attendees included Johnnie Belle Duderstadt Maudie Munn Lara B Taylor Lily May Smith Vivian James and Mrs Vara James.
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Court Lawn
Johnnie Belle Duderstadt
Maudie Munn
Lara B. Taylor
Lily May Smith
Vivian James
Vara James
Mrs Lewis Boyle Hosts 500 Club Meet
Friday last Mrs Lewis Boyle entertained the 500 Club at her home an enjoyable afternoon. Mrs Andrew Paterson won the blue ribbon. Refreshments of ice cream and angel food cakes were served to Mesdames Dick Atchison G G Martin Holekamp Mudge Conrad Holekamp John Martin Doug Nance Henry Taylor John Cowsett Watson H O Patterson Jim Moore Motley Andrew Paterson Bundy Miss Dorothy Mudge Luma Powell Yseleta Sandhers Doris Holekamp and the hostess.
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Lewis Boyle
Andrew Paterson
Dick Atchison
G. G. Martin
Holekamp
Mudge
Conrad Holekamp
John Martin
Doug Nance
Henry Taylor
John Cowsett
Watson
H. O. Patterson
Jim Moore
Motley
Bundy
Dorothy Mudge
Luma Powell
Yseleta Sandhers
Doris Holekamp
Confederate Veterans Memorial Day Invitation
All Confederate Veterans are invited to join us Tuesday the 26th for the state memorial day observance. The event emphasizes VA C V participation and community remembrance.
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VA. C. V
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Powell
Lucy
Gullie Cowsert
Kimble CO
the Commissioners Court
Church of Christ
CE. Provens
H. E. Club
C. A. Hamer
Court House Lawn
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