Three Days Fast Rodeo Thrills and Spills Aug 10 22
Rodeo chairman Omer Wright and Dick Homann preside as events run daily from 1 to 5 pm August 10 12. Thrills and spills prevail with two shows sometimes staged. Calf roping steer riding pig roping junior calf break away and other events yield several top times and placings.
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Rodeo
Omer Wright
Dick Homann
Imade
Ted Powers
James Kenney
Tom Taylor
Jack Sellers
Brone
Sam Mattier
al Wike
Herbert Frizzell
John Merck
Buddy Westinghouse
O. B. Lanam
Lewis
Hill Country Firemen Hold Weet At Mason
Brownwood was named next meeting place for the Hill Country Firemen’s Association at its semi annual gathering in Mason last Tuesday. President Jeon R. Powell and secretary John M. Hawkins attended with Hawkins Jr. from Junction. About 175 firemen and friends from Ballinger, Bangs, Brady, Brownwood, Coleman, Eden, Junction, Llano, Menard, Myles, Santa Anna and San Angelo joined the program. Frank Williams of Texas A and M College spoke in the morning. An afternoon rodeo program followed and a barbecue supper for about 100 people was served at seven. The day closed with a dance at the Fort Mason Hotel.
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Brownwood
Hill Country Firemens Association
Mason
Jeon R. Powell
John M. Hawkins
Junction
Ballinger
Bangs
Brady
Coleman
Eden
Llano
Menard
Myles
Santa Anna
San Angelo
Frank Wiliams
Texas
A and M. College
Fort Mason
V A Boys Sheep Nales Surpass General Average
W. W. Gregory of Junction High School reports strong shows and sales by his vocational agriculture class. Ten registered ram lambs sold for an average of 38 dollars, higher than the general sale average. Individual prices included Cecil Holekamp 75, Owens bred ram 55, and multiple rams around 30 to 40 dollars.
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W. W. Gregory
Junction High School
Eden
Junction
Jack Jones
Cecil Holekamp
Bobby Cowsert
Tommy Cowsert
Dick Borden
Building activity continues in Junction and Kimble County
The town shows ongoing home improvements with extensive rock veneering and remodeling. EF Longren and Philip Josephs family are among those upgrading properties. New flagstone and rock veneered houses rise near the high school and New Llano Bridge. National Guard activity in Camp Bullis draws regional attention.
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Ned Kimble County
Longren
Philip Joseph
Rankin Rothmann
Win Galdberg
Junction
Rumsey Randolph
Edt Allen
E. W. Boekhaus
South Junction
M. IL. Pinkerton
Frank I. Wilson
New
Llano Bridge
Jake McDonald
Ward Terrell
George France
Top Insurance Fieldman Sets July Sales Record
J. Be. Koon and W. O. W. led the United States in July insurance written, marking a second consecutive yearly total lead for Koon.
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J. BE. Koon
United States
Koon tops Woodmen of the World insurance list
J E Koon leads US in Woodman Insurance for July with a record $10100000 in value. He plans Junction Hill Country headquarters and visits Tunetion camp to encourage Woodcraft work. Also notes Miss Margaret Meador leaves Austin after vacation with Miss Audrey Borden and other local social updates.
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Roo
Omaha
Koon Hes
Margaret Meador
Austin
Audrey Borden
Fire Department Beats Lions Club In League Softball
The Fire Department defeated the Lions Club 9 to 6 pulling into second place in the league standings. The Lions Club were previously leading as the Race Meet and Rodeo occupied the schedule.
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Lions Club
Segovia
Fire Department
Lions
Joop
Humble Company
Humble Station 1
Humble
First Annual Sheep Show and Sale a Decided Success
The Hill Country Fair Association reports strong outcomes from its first Sheep Show and Sale. Committee members Goodall Rothmann, Clay Holland, and Bill Gregory led a successful event with average sheep sale prices around 29. "Jack Turner" purchased the ram later, and total ram sale proceeds reached 45.50. Numerous buyers including F. M. Bierschwabe, H. Spiller, Walter Merritt, Marvin Skaggs, C. T. Holekamp, and others purchased multiple head at varied prices.
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Hill Country Fair Association
Goodall Rothmann
Clay Holland
Bill Gregory
Hill Country
Bil Gregory
Commis
C. T. Lwitkany
Hill Country Pair Association
Mrr
F. M. Bierschwabe
KK. H. Spiller
Walter L. Merritt
Mt. Home
Marvin Skaggs
C. T. Holekamp
Benno Grange
Harvey Enochs
Hiram Price
Hugo Viertel
D. T. Jones and Son
Walter Merritt
Albert Bartley
C. F
112th District Court Opens With Light Docket
The 112th District Court reports a light docket during the August term with Judge Joe G Montague presiding. The grand jury returned three indictments after one day in session, and jurors were excused for the term due to the annual race meet rodeo and goat show. Three divorces were granted and Doeboy Taylor of Port Arthur visited Junction last week.
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Joe G. Montarne
Ori
Montague
Doeboy Taylor
Port Arthur
Junction
Carlos Taylor
New Orleans
Track Race Meet Delights Sherman Fans with Fast Mile Times
The county racing committee hosted a big meet with notable figures Dick Homann and announcer Dick Homann praised for expertise. Races featured two year olds and open classes with drivers and owners named, results listed in order from first to third place across six events. Continued on page six.
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Sherman Meond
Avile Collins
Blackburn
Montamie
Walker Wines
Callan Graham
Dette
Texas
Flere
Dick Tomann
Hooth
Homann
Tefflo
Cam Lawhorn
My Business
Mrs Bales
Pale Face
W Locklear
N. I. Casbeer
Sky Hawk
Sam Cristy
Overrose
D. Gres
H. West Evans
Ray Brooker
Henry Morris
Tiny Comet
I A. Moody
Carbines Count
Dick Grey
Wilsons Return From Temple Scott and White Clinic
Mr and Mrs Wilson Buster came home this week from Temple after receiving treatment at the Scott and White clinic.
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Wilson Buster
Temple
Scott and White Clinic
Oil Showing Found in Plateau Belt No. 1 Well
Oil first appeared at a depth described as over 1400 feet in Plateau Oil Company Belt No. 1 and the well was shut in. No official confirmation could be obtained. Nearby Anderson No. 1, located 2640 feet west and 660 feet north of Bolt No. 1, struck oil at about 1850 feet and has pumped since late June at an estimated 30 barrels per day, though exact production remains unconfirmed.
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Plateau Oil Company
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Corpus Christi
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