Watson pioneer ranchman remembered in community obituary
Felix Hugh Watson born 1869 in Sheffield England came to the United States at 21 to ranch on Captain Gordon’s ranch and became a leading ranchman on the divide west of town. The Watson Divide was named for him by C. W. Cardwell. He bred fine horses and polo ponies, trained horses, and was a celebrated rider. Survived by wife Mattie Ella Davey son Joe Watson sister Kathleen Watson and two grandsons. Funeral honored his life and impact on local ranching culture. Also noted a social bridge event at Hodges Hotel hosted by Mrs. Royce Buster with prize winners and a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Ragland
Doug Nance
Billie Beasley
H. I. Taylor
John Cowsett
J. N. Hodges
John Martin
Fred Hall
A. L. Mudge
Tom Dragoo
Ed Young
J. M. Livingston
Carl Wolf
R. H. Spiller
Ted Galbraith
Robi
Real
Louis
Schreiner
Barney Williams
H. G. Hubert
Sam Woodward
M. E. Blackburn
Roscoe Heyman
Mark Cowsett
Felix Hugh Watson
Sheffield
Yorkshire
England
United States
Captain Gordon
Llanos
Junction
Watson Divide
C. W Cardwell
Mattie Ella Davey
Joe Watson
Kathleen Watson
Episcopal Church
Highland Study Club Conventioners From Kimble County
Mrs. S C Ridenhower Mrs Aubrey Hill and Mrs Hardin To bin members of the Highland Study Club attended a Brady convention last week. Federated in 1927 the club is among Kimble Countys oldest organizations comprising ranch women within a 40 mile radius. Mrs E G Hill the president will travel 320 miles by May end to lead studies and projects. Members display a rosebud at their doors and the group has hosted benefit parties to aid crippled children and donated to the war against cancer. Mr Ridenhower drove his wife and sister club members to the event and hosted friends in the area. He suggested the clubs name San Angelo Morning Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Ridenhower
Aubrey Hill
Hardin Tobin
Highland Study Club
Brady
Kimble County
West Texas
Kimble
Edwards
Sutton
E. G. Hill
Ridenhower
San Angelo
Morning Times
Summary of Junction PTA Year Activities at District Meeting
Mrs. R H Loeffler reads the Junction Parent Teacher Association year in review at the District meeting in San Angelo with Mrs Loeffler as local president and principal delegate. The program, membership, ways and means, health, and study groups shaped the year around home and school responsibility and community cooperation. Cooperation and contact with teachers and families were emphasized to raise standards. John A Allen and driver Billie Romsey visited Junction today prior to a quick meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Parent-Teacher Association
Robert Loeffler
San Angelo
Marx Wiese
Ways and Means
H. K. Caldwell
Texas University
Texas
Ennis B. Hill
C. ‘T. Holekamp
Mary Herring
Costrier Tec
Coronation Dress and Dignitaries At King George VI Service
The coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 12 will feature lavish royal attire and high ceremonial roles. Lord Great Chamberlain directs the King's household, receiving ornate gifts and the King’s bed as part of duties, while figures like the Duke of Ancaster, Garter King, Norroy King, and bishops of Bath and Wells and Durham support the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Elizabeth
Westminister Abbey
London
Britain
Court of Claims
Duke of
Ancaster
Garter King
The
Nor
Roy
Rouge Croix
Gartar
Norroy
Bath and Wells
King George
Durham
Mrs Wilbur Jeter Fetes At Kerrville Party
Mrs Wilbur Jeter of Kerrville was honored at a Wednesday afternoon gathering hosted by Miss Will Alvin Linn and Mrs Fleming Felps at the Linn residence. Pink and blue crepe decor, a mirror centerpiece, and a lively program with contests framed the festive scene attended by Minta Riddle and a list of ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Jeter
Kerrville
Will Alvin Linn
Fleming Felps
Linn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Junction Eagle
Edgar McLendon
TE Ae Association
Hearts Press Association
South Teas Press Association
Felix Watson
Mrs. Royce Buster
Royce Buster
Hodges Hotel
Contractors Club
Helline Paterson
Mable McClatchy
Mesdames Earl Bowers
Wilmer Slaton
Tommie Marr
HM. McElroy
Joe Lee
Robert Bissett
Reuben Loeffler
Carl Nelms
Lucy Motley
Jay Crigger
Mabel Dunham
D. R. Dunham
Harper Baptist Church
Atlantic Monthly
Atta
Sweet
Boston
Tle Extra
Denman Ins
Agency Junction
R. H. Loeffler
PT. A
John A. Allen
Billie Romsey
Mr. Allen
Dorothy Perkin
Vantines
Heyman Drug
By Percy Crosby
Mrs
WE Honore
UR Jeter
West Main Street
Junction Cattle Loan Co
Junction, Texas
Borden Company
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