Kerrville Tops Junction in Sunday Ball Game 5 to 7
Kerrville defeated Junction Baseball Club 7 to 5 at Fireman Field as Leidl shut down Junction after the first inning. Kerrville piled up runs in the third and fifth after early errors and timely hits. Gardner pitched for Junction. Leidl and Grantham led Kerrville with five of seven hits. Next game set for Sunday at 3:39 p.m. with local team.
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Junction
Kerrville
Junction Baseball Club
Fireman Field
Leidl
Motley
Camp
Blackburn
Gardner
Grantham
Kerrville Battery
Braves
Ratliff
Kindrick
McWright
Hord
Hendricks
Hickerson
Huddleston
Cannon
Holloman
Baker Sir Johnson
Rf If
Stoudt
Grantham Holloman
Zone Meeting Of Wo Man's Missionary Society In Junction
The Wo mans Missionary Society zone meeting for Brady Eden Menard Milersview Melvin Paint Rock Copperas and Junction will be held at Junctions Methodist Church on Friday August 14 starting at 10 am. All ladies are invited and a good program has been arranged.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Brady, Eden
Menard
Milersview
Melvin
Paint Rock
Copperas
Junction
Methodist
Brisons and Flora Louise Visit Junction Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Brison and Flora Louise are spending the week in Junction visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sheppard and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Sheppard.
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Ross Brison
Flora Louise
Junction
W. H. Sheppard
T. E. Sheppard
August term opened for 112th Judicial District Court
Judge Joe G. Montague will convene the August term with a large docket and likely continuances for Melin trye cases. Grand jury drawn from listed citizens and District Attorney Weaver H. Baker prepares to advance proceedings efficiently.
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Joe G. Montague
112 Judicial District Court
Junction
Montague
S. O. Ridenhower
Clay Holland
Joe Felps
Frank Reinbold
Cecil Craven
Chester Stapp
Oren D. Parker
Gully Cowsert
Sam Woodward
Pierce Hoggett
Joe Gardner
Walter Grosenbacher
Guy Cummins
Millard Bennett
Allen Hull
Fred Coleman
Weaver H. Baker
Cigarette Stamp Tax Law Takes Effect in Texas
State Treasurer Charlie Lockhart will administer the new cigarette tax starting August 22. Banks in Texas will handle stamps until permanent distribution is set. purchases from nonbank towns may obtain stamps from the State Treasurer. Personal checks are not accepted. cashier's checks or drafts on an Austin bank are accepted.
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Charlie Lockhart
Texas
Lockhart
The
Eagle
Austin
Stephenson Couple Called to Godley Relatives
Mr and Mrs W H Stephen son were called to Godley Tex on Monday due to relatives. Mrs Stephenson remained but Mr Stephenson returned to function. Upon reaching home he was summoned to Alpine as a witness in court proceedings.
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W. H. Stephenson
Godley
Texas
V H Store Robbed Nine Miles South of Junction
Burglars entered the V H store on Rocksprings road nine miles south of Junction Saturday night. They bored a hole in the door and robbed roughly $17 worth of stock. Owners Frank Hubbell and Tom Alsup reported the crime as Sheriff Frank Patterson and deputies investigated with no arrests yet.
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V-H
Junction
Rocksprings Road
Frank Hubbell
Tom Alsup
Frank Patterson
Beauty and the Boss Second in National Short Story Contest
Virgil Mc Coy, son of Mr and Mrs E A McCoy, won second place in a national contest for boys under 15 and received a motorcycle. His story titled Beauty and the Boss will be reprinted in the Junction Eagle next week. The sponsoring national company requested its name be withheld while seeking talent nationwide.
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Virgil McCoy
E. A. McCoy
Junction Eagle
United States
Junction Lions Organize Club In Rocksprings
The Rocksprings Lions Club was organized Tuesday with 27 members. Officers include Rev. Mr. Myers as president and Charles Barnes as secretary. Perry Ragsdale Tail Twister and two directors named Harold Hough and Lon Smart. Luncheons alternate Tuesdays. A joint meeting with Junction Lions at 700 Springs featuring a barbecue is planned this month.
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Junction Lions Club
Rocksprings
Lions Club
Junction Club
B. L. Smith
A. L. Bartley
Leonard Cowsert
Leon R. Powell
Frank Cowsert
N. H. Pierce
Menard
Mr. Myers
First Methodist Church
Dr. Holt Smith Adds New X-Ray to Dental Office
Dr J Holt Smith installs the most improved X Ray machine to his West Texas dental practice. San Antonio’s F H Burger assists installation with the latest attachments for teeth and bone work. Mr and Mrs W A Buster of Llano visit relatives in town.
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J. Holt Smith
Sith
Texas
F. H. Burger
San Antonio
Sixth Annual Ranchmen's Round-up Dates Named
August 11 to 13 marks the sixth annual Ranchmen's Round-up at the Ranch Experiment Station between Rocksprings and Sonora. The station covers 3461 acres for grazing with 60 acres of cultivated feed land, hosting projects on range carrying capacity, poisonous plants, cattle and goat weights, wool and mohair shrinkage, goat lice, stomach worms, and inheritance studies for cattle sheep and goats. Directions detail access from Rocksprings via Station gate 28 miles and two miles west, from Sonora via Station Gate 33 miles, and from Del Rio via Holman’s Ranch and six miles ranch road.
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Rocksprings
Sonora
U. S. Bureau of Entomology
del Rio
Holman
Swim Meet for Boy Scouts at Kimble Courts
A swimming meet for Boy Scouts will be held at Kimble Courts on Friday August 7 at 4 00 pm. Events include 50 yard dash distance under water diving contest relay race polo game. There will be no scout meeting Friday night.
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Kimble Courts
Help Firemen By Keeping Out Of Way When Fire Alarm Is Sounded
Letter urges Junction residents to yield the road during fires. Citizens should curb cars and avoid aiding fire crews to prevent hindering hose lays and connections, ensuring firefighters can work efficiently and safely.
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Junction
Rotary Assembly in Laredo Delivers Strong Attendance
The 47th district Rotary assembly in Laredo drew 49 of 51 clubs with District Governor John A. Crockett presiding after returning from Vienna. Arthur Mayhew and Walter Walthall assisted, with Junction Rotary’s Edgar McLendon and Dr. Lilburn Standifer in attendance. Vocational service is highlighted for the year while education within the district remains a priority. The president and secretary breakfasts followed the riverfront banquet with full attendance.
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Laredo
Rotary International
John A. Crockett
Vienna
Rotary
Arthur Mayhew
Walter Walthall
Junction Rotary Club
Edgar McLendon
Lilburn E. Standifer
J. A. Crockett
Draper Brings New Campground for Concho Valley Scouts
B W Draper announces a new Boy Scout campsite in Kimble County. August camp runs two sessions from August 17 to 24 and August 24 to 31 with a $5.25 single period or $10.50 for both. Local leaders from Junction Iraan Sterling City and others will attend. activities include swimming hiking and football with courts of honor at period ends.
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Boy Scouts of the Concho Valley Council
Kimble
Waldo Williams
James C. Crowley
Peanut Brown
G. W. Crofoot
Boy Scout Headquarters
San Angelo
Texas
Uncle Jeff Meredith Recovering from Rupture Operation
Uncle Jeff Meredith underwent an operation for rupture last week and has been quite ill. His daughter Mrs. D. E. Godben left for San Antonio this morning to be with her father. The last message said he was not dangerously ill but his advanced age means a slow recovery. Hitler Herbert Newman arrived this week and will begin a meeting at Teacup tomorrow night. Ed Allen and J. A. Thompson were Kerrville visitors last Saturday.
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Jeff Meredith
D. E. Godben
San Antonio
Hitler Herbert Newman
Teacup
Grass and Weed Fire Bites West Junction Area
A dry grass and weed fire spread over several acres in the western city section, starting from a trash blaze behind the Hugh Wilson home on Main Street. A high wind pushed flames across vacant lots to Mrs. C. F. Burt’s residence, but chemical and pumper units quickly checked the blaze with no damage reported.
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Junction Fire Department
Hugh Wilson
Main
Wilson
C. F. Burt
Evangelistic Meeting At Segovia This Week
Crowds attend the evangelistic meeting in Segovia with Rev. B. B. Hestir delivering gospel messages. Daily services at 8 15 p m this week and 11 a m and 8 15 p m next Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a m with a noon basket dinner. Everyone is invited.
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Segovia
B. B. Hestir
Lord Jesus Christ
Allen Family Vacationing in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Ed Allen and their little son Billy Ed are spending the week in San Antonio.
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Mrs
Ed Allen
Billy Ed
San Antonio
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Mason
Taylor and Sharpe
Buster
W. A. Buster
Llano
W. B. Buster
Mrs. Ovie Buster
Boy Scout
BOY Scouts
Rotary Assembly
B. W. Draper Lands
Beauties New Campsite
J. A. Thompson
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