Kimble County Service News Highlights Local Troop Updates
Phillips Bishop remains confined to the Marine Hospital in Cleveland while Sgt. Jewel Shearer reports overseas service. Carlos Goodman returns to Goodfellow Field after his father's funeral. Capt J W McLendon of the Coastal Air Patrol visits home and heads for Ogden Utah. M Sgt Carlton Massie trains as a pilot in Miami Beach after early service as a mechanic. Joe J McDonald begins basic training at the Army Air Forces Center in Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Goodman
Goodfellow Field
San Angelo
Texas
J. H. Goodman
J. W. McLendon
Coastal Air Patrol
Corpus Christi
Ogden
Utah
Carlton Massie
Miami Beach
Florida
Kimble County
Joe J. McDonald
Virginia McDonald
Army Air Forces
Kearns
Hilmer F. Fritz
Alfons Fritz
London
U. S. Armed Forces
Fort San Houston
Fort Knox
Kimble Men Leave Tuesday For Physical Exam
Twenty Kimble County volunteers depart Tuesday afternoon for San Antonio for final physical examinations. The group includes Harry L. Bundy, Duard A. Cox, Ray Durham, Russell Graham, Carl ton Hammond, Castello Caldonia, Joe A. Hernandez, Guadalupe Mu nos, Jose Ramirez, Raymond Wil son, John Stegall, Stuart Smith, Ilee Simon, Modesto De Los Santos, Herbert Sanders, Wm. Nelson, Z. T. Jennings, Archie Maples, Robbie Hunger, and Fletcher S. Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
San Antonio
Kimble County
Harry L. Bundy
Duard A. Cox
Ray Durham
Russell Graham
Carlton Hammond
Castello Caldonia
Joe A. Hernandez
Guadalupe Munos
Jose Ramirez
Raymond Wilson
John Stegall
Stuart Smith
Ilee Simon
Modesto de Los Santos
Herbert Sanders
Austin visitors share fishing lessons with Dr Bolding
B C Newby Jim Massie and Dr A C Bolding of Austin spent Saturday and Sunday in function. Newby gave Dr Bolding some fishing lessons while here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Newby
Jim Massie
A. C. Bolding
Austin
Newby
Dr. Bolding
Red Cross Blood Caravan Reaches San Antonio and Local Donors
The August 17 plasma trip to San Antonio boosts Junction and Kimble County donor total to 109. The list includes donors with three, two, and first donations, plus several who contributed cars or cash. The committee thanks all who assisted in making these trips possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Junction and
Kimble County
C. T. Holekamp
Roy Blackburn
W. M. Speck
W. H. Dunk
Floyd Little
Chester Stapp
H. I. Taylor
Mildred Jackson
Veda McKay
Flem Felps
Chester Bannowsky
Denny Sullivan
K. Durst
Charley Bishop
Nettie Brooks
Antoinette Wynne
R. D. Rothmann
N. S. Farmer
Roy Borden
W. C. Oliver
N. C. Tulloss
Joe Maddux
Walton Whitworth
H. H. Farmer
Edgar Timnes
Willie Collins
Joe Oliver
Vernon Kirkpatrick
Lois Davis
Brite
Po Edgar Lewis
EF. R. Borden
Third War Loan Drive Opens September Ninth
The Home Front is reminded that the Third War Loan Drive starts September 9 with C. T. Holekamp heading the Kimble County effort. Kimble County’s share is 122000 toward the national goal of 15 billion dollars, with a state quota of 420 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Holekamp
Kimble County
Reuben Loeffler
Mitchell McLendon
L. L. Urban
R .D. Kothmann
L. L. Hall
Dr. J. E Weideman
W. N. Hardeman
L. E. Oliver
W. O. Dickerson
Arch Rarner
Junction Eagle
Swanson Named Captain Over 19 County Game Wardens
J. T. Swanson is appointed Game Warden Captain for a district covering 19 counties. Headquarters will be in Junction with Swanson continuing to reside in Kimble County. His promotion follows years of faithful service as Kimble County game warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Swanson
Comanche
Brown
Coleman
Runnels
Coke
Sterling
Glascock
Reagan
Irion
Tom Green
Concho
Menard
Schleicher
Crockett
Sutton
Real
Edwards
Val Verde
Kimble
Junction
Kimble County
Swanson
Dove Season Opens in Kimble County September 1
Kimble County heralds opening of dove season on September 1. Hunters must renew hunting licenses by August 31. Fishing licenses also expire September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove
Kimble
Kimble County
Humble Re-Opens Station B With Full Crew Tuesday
Humble Station B resumes operations after months closed with a full crew led by chief F. M. Ballard. Engineers include Walter J. Jones and Fred Reavis. tank crews and telegraph operator Pedro Madox return. Pumping starts this week and ranchers rely on familiar personnel to keep rattlesnakes away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Station B
F. M. Ballard
Walter J. Jones
Fred Reavis
R. C. Callan
M. F. Phillips
T. M. Tomberlin
Frank Bugg
Bynell Howard
Pedro Madox
Gene Tomberlin
Mrs. Clara L. Barthelow Dies at 76 in San Antonio
Mrs. Clara L. Barthelow 76 of 511 Montana Street died Sunday night at a local hospital. She had lived in San Antonio 25 years and is survived by son F. B. Barthelow, grandson Capt. A. J. Barthelow now in foreign service, and granddaughter Miss Carolyn Barthelow of Junction. Services were held Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara L. Barthelow
Montana St
San Antonio
Angora Goats Break Into Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal article by Vic tor Schoffelmayer discusses Angora goats in Southwest Texas and nationwide mohair production. It notes 700000 goats sent to packing this year, 40 percent above normal, and the impact of WPB policy on non military textile use since 1942. It names breeders like O J Camp and Marvin Skaggs of Junction and mentions mohair’s varied uses including aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Victor Schoffelmayer
Texas
WPB
Chicago
America
O. J. Camp
Marvin Skaggs
Junction
Kimble County
Long Wall Street Journal
A. B. Hodges
Gas Coupon Cuts Head Toward West Texas Drivers
Motorists in West and Southwest Texas face reduced gasoline quotas as old style B and C coupons expire September 1 1943 and new coupons replace them. The policy targets excessive driving and those abusing regulations, potentially lowering each eligible gallon per coupon and reducing total coupons for some car owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Changes in Junction School Faculty Openings Report
Daily resignations and new hires mark Junction School as the faculty shifts continually. At recent board action Miss Virginia Taylor joined the 1943 44 faculty, replacing Ruth James in home economics after her resignation. Miss Margaret Schlotz was elected to fill that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Rothmann
Ellene Woodruff
Virginia Taylor
H. G. Hubert
Margaret Schlotz
Ruth James
North Texas State Teachers College
Junction Eagle
Junction Boys Make Good Records at A and M
Superintendent R D Rothmann received a report from the A and M College Registrar noting Junction High School boys achieved strong marks in the second semester. Johnnie Lee Cox ranked in the top 25 percent of freshmen. Joe Billy Camp missed only one grade point, also in the top quarter. Other second quartile honorees included Billie Moore Ennis Terry Jetton Davis Marr and Joe Billy Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Rothmann
A. and M. College
Junction High School
Johnnie Lee Cox
Joe Billy Camp
Billie Moore
Ennis Terry Jetton
Davis Marr
Supt. Kothmann
Junction Schools Set to Open September 2 at 9 30
Junction Public Schools will open Thursday morning September 2 at 9 30 o clock with a short program in the High School Auditorium Supt Kothmann announces Invocation by Rev Wilkins and a song led by Mrs McCarroll An address by Rev Bohmfalk Introduction of new teachers and PTA remarks Registration for first five grades will be at 9 30 followed by a full day Friday High School class schedule lists periods and subjects Teachers gather August 30 for a faculty meeting to discuss English program procedures ethics and year regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Public Schools
R. D. Rothmann
Lewis L. Wilkins
America
C. W. McCarroll
Milton Bohmfalk
Alfred Bannowsky
A. L. Peay Grammar School
R. L. Loeffler
Supt. Kothmann
Austin Durst
Mattie Patterson
M. F. Phillips
Frank Patterson
Bernice Kindrick
Junction
J. D. Buster
A. L. Peay
R. S. Loeffler
Internal Revenue man to visit Kimble County Courthouse
An Internal Revenue Department representative will be at the Kimble County Courthouse September 5 to 7 to aid income tax payers in estimating their income. Blanks must be filed by September 15. Ranchers deriving 80 percent or more from ranching are not required to file until December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Cemetery Aid Meeting Set for September 2nd
The cemetery aid group plans a meeting on September 2 to discuss fundraising and maintenance. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate an upcoming gathering coordinated by local organizers.
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Ust
Phillips Bishop
W. T. Bishop
Marine Hospital
Cleveland
Ohio
W. T. Shearer
Sgt
Jewel Shearer
Red Cross Blood
W. W. Gregory
Hill Country Fair Association
Harold Schwiening
Humble
State of
Coke Stevenson
A. D
Coke R. Stevenson
Sidney Latham
Secretary
Bill Whitworth
Pacific
Navy
Houston
San Diego
Atlantic
USS
Strong
Junction School
Junction Boys
Internal Revenue
Kimble CO
John Munn
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