Cantata The Quest of the Magi Friday at Baptist Church
Ten featured singers and a city choir present the Christmas story cantata The Quest of the Magi under Mrs. Weaver H. Baker. Soloists include Rev. W. G. Birkner H R Fields Mrs. C. W. McCarroll and Mrs. El Roy Dechert with duets trios and readers. The Kimble County Church Women sponsor the 7 30 p m event at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver H. Baker
Baptist Church
W. G. Birkner
H. R. Fields
C. W. McCarroll
el Roy Dechert
Luke Hagood
Eddie Pearce
Gene Jones
Clayton Dodd
Floyd Bierschwale
Mmes
Albert Searcy
Marvin Blackburn
Daisy Hardeman
R. D. Rothmann
Reu
Ben Loeffler
G. W. Mantooth
Henry Grubbs
Kimble County
B L Smith Re-Elected With Scout Council Leaders
B L Smith was re elected as one of four vice presidents of the Concho Valley Council Boy Scouts of America at the annual institutional representatives meeting in San Angelo. Baldwin of San Angelo was re elected president with vice presidents Ralph Logan W a Allman and Ben Comalander. Sol Mayer became honorary president and John Y Rust was named president emeritus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Smith
Concho Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
San Angelo
B. L. Baldwin
Ralph Logan
W. W. Allman
Crane
Ben Comalander
Big Wells
Sol Mayer
John Y. Rust
March of Dimes urges early year-end charitable gifts
Campaign chairman Jack King notes donations should be made before year end to fit into 1951 income tax reports. C T Holekamp, Kimble Chapter NFIP chair, and King will accept contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack King
King
C. T. Holekamp
Kimble
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Harrells Welcome Son At Carswell AFB Hospital
Lt and Mrs James E Harrell announce the birth of a son on Friday December 14 at Carswell AFB Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds seven ounces and the mother is Adrienne Loefler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Harrell
Carswell Afb Hospital
Adrienne Loeffler
Bundy Baby Richard Hugh Born at Kerrville Hospital
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton S. Bundy Jr. arrived weighing six pounds ten ounces and was named Richard Hugh. The mother and baby were discharged Wednesday and accompanied by Mr. Bundy to the ranch. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Buell Stewart welcomed daughter Rebecca Lee born Friday December 14 at Kerrville hospital, weighing six pounds one ounce, with grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hodges and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Stewart. Mitchell McLendon Jr., Baylor student, returned home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton S. Bundy, Jr
Kerrville Hospital
Richard Hugh
Buell Stewart
Rebecca Lee
L. R. Hodges
E. R. Stewart
Mitchell McLendon, Jr
Baylor
Weather readings at Kimble County Airport
December records from official Weather Bureau show daily temperatures and precipitation. Readings include highs of 77 and 71 degrees with notable 0.17 inches on the 13th, plus several zero rainfall days and a 6:30 a.m. observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Official Weather Bureau
New F M Road To Shorten Route To Brady
McCulloch County Judge W M Deans says a farm to market road will cut the Brady Junction trip via Hext. Right of way Calf Creek to Menard county line has been bought. Contract let mid January. Funding also approved for a short Menard County segment to Highway 151 near Hext.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Junction
Hext
McCulloch County
W. M. Deans
Calf Creek
Menard County
Menard-McCulloch
Eagles Wind Up Pre Holiday Cage Schedule
The Eagles wrapped up their pre Christmas basketball slate with Eldorado on Wednesday. The A team lost 59 to 34 while the B team fell 26 to 18 and the juniors won. On Tuesday both boys and girls A teams defeated Eden 26 to 21 and 30 to 19 respectively with Doris Meredith and Theola Hunger scoring nine each and L B Wartenbach eight. After New Year they face Eden again on January 3 and compete in the Eden tournament January 11 12 to finish the pre conference schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Eldorado
Bob Short
Sammy Kindrick
Eden
Doris Meredith
Theola Hunger
L. B. Wartenbach
Eagles
McKinney Named New C C President At Kerrville Chamber
Dr. Andrew Edington spoke on democracy defense as the Kerrville Chamber banquet announced R B McKinney as the new chamber president. Louis Loeffler became vice president and Tom Hardeman secretary treasurer, with over 100 attendees and new officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Edington
Schreiner Institute
Chamber of Commerce
Edington
Bud Wheeler
Kerrville Chamber of Commerce
W. O. Dickerson
Walter W. Leamons
R. B. McKinney
Pete Jacoby
Reuben Loeffler
Louis Loeffler
Tom Hardeman
M. C. Blackburn
Edd Cummins
Alton Mason
Joe Beck
Kerrville
Mason
Rocksprings
Fredericksburg
Henry Grubbs Elected Rotary Club President 1952 53
The Rev Henry Grubbs was chosen president as new officers were named for 1952 1953 following the election of directors Pete W Jacoby was elected vice president John M Hawkins secretary and R D Borden Tom Hardenman and J W Jennings as other officers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grubbs
Rotary Club
Pete W. Jacoby
John M. Hawkins
R. D. Borden
Tom Hardeman
J. W. Jennings
Tarleton Ranch Queen crowned at Western Week dance
Miss Margaret Browning, daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Browning, crowned Tarleton Ranch Queen at the Western Week finale on campus. She majors in agricultural journalism and holds roles in Rodeo Club FFA Press Clubs and the J Tac. Grand prize radio phonograph to be awarded Saturday at 5 during Trades Day Jubilee with other gifts on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Browning
A. W Browning
Tarleton Ranch
Margaret
Rodeo Club
Coronas
FFA
Press Clubs
J-Tac
Junction Merchants
Bob Bowers
Emerson
Frank Hubbell
Zona Benskin
Rankin Rothmann
Free Matinee for Kids at Texan Theatre Saturday
A children only matinee will be shown Saturday at 11 am in the Texan Theatre. Mrs Walker Ragsdale, the manager, announced five cartoons will be shown. All children are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texan Theatre
Walker Ragsdale
Weekend deer hunts and holiday visits noted in Baird
Cliff Curtis and A V Curtis of Baird spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Vernon Curtis and Mr and Mrs Jack Guffey. Each was successful in deer hunting. C A Schraub traveled to San Angelo to meet grandchildren Carol and Clifton Moss of Lubbock. Don Moore arrived from A&M for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Curtis
A. V. Curtis
Baird
Vernon Curtis
Jack Guffey
C. A. Schraub
San Angelo
Carol
Clifton Moss
Lubbock
Mrs G P Bessent Returns Home After Visit
Mrs G P Bessent returned to her home in Houston after visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Bessent
Houston
Capps and Minter Speak at Medina River Baptist Conference
The Rev. Warren Capps of Johnson City and the Rev. Jack Minter of Kerrville delivered sermons at the Medina River Baptist Association Workers Conference on Tuesday December 11 in the local Baptist Church. The organizer’s report was by Rev. B. W. Mantooth with Mrs. R. Bailey Kerrville leading the WMU hour and Bill Schan Kerrville directing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Capps
Johnson City
Jack Minter
Kerrville
Medina River Baptist Association
Baptist
B. W. Mantooth
R. Bailey
WMU
Bill Schan
Hatton B. Gist Visits San Antonio Area
Hatton B. Gist of San Antonio spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bannowsky. He preached at the Cleo schoolhouse Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. House plan to leave Monday to spend Christmas with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Ferguson and their son Bobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton B. Gist
San Antonio
Alfred Bannowsky
Cleo
W. W. House
Mrs. R. B. Ferguson
Bobby
Junction Day to Highlight Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
February 1 designated Junction Day at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. The event runs January 25 through February 3 with a large delegation planned for the night rodeo. Miss LaVerne Johnston leads the Cowgirl Sweetheart with high school band. New acceptances include Ranger and Texarkana. previously announced cities are Snyder Denison Jacksboro McKinney Sherman Coleman Waco Wichita Falls Stamford Venton and Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Pete W. Jacoby
Chamber of Commerce
LaVerne Johnston
Ranger
Texarkana
Snyder
Denison
Jacksboro
McKinney
Sherman
Coleman
Waco
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Venton
Graham
Premium Money Listed for Kimble County Junior Livestock Show
Premium money totaling 346 will be awarded in the sheep and goat divisions of the Kimble County Junior Livestock Show January 14-15. In fat mutton lamb class 102 will be awarded across seven classes. First place in an exhibit of 15 fat mutton lambs fed by five or more members of an FFA chapter or 4-H club will receive a banner. Angora kids 39 will be awarded, 66 in the commercial sheep class. Remainder divided among winners in 10 classes of registered breeding sheep. Rosettes for champion Rambouillet ram and ewe. Show notes include spur clips from Junction Rotary and Lions clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
FFA
Junction Rotary Club
Junction Lions Club
Newby Home Shines With Christmas Lawn Scene
LaRue Newby of 19th Street displays a standout miniature church on his lawn covered in synthetic snow. Figures move toward the church as festive music plays each evening, and Newby invites visitors to view the decoration. He often arranges seasonal lawn displays, with several town homes holiday decorating but no prizes this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRue Newby
19Th Street
Newby
Mrs Matt Burt Returns From San Antonio Visit
Mrs. Matt Burt has returned from a visit in San Antonio. She spent time with relatives and reports a pleasant trip with light social engagements and local sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Burt
San Antonio
Cameron Fire Causes Estimated Thirty Thousand Loss
A Cameron fire Friday caused an estimated 30 000 in property loss. The flames swept through a residential area damaging several homes and triggering a swift emergency response by local fire crews. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Wm. Cameron & Co
School to Dismiss Early for Holidays
Junction Public Schools will dismiss Friday afternoon for the holiday season and resume classes January 2. Supt. John A. Long announced. Grade school will hold Christmas tree parties after lunch Friday. At 1.45 p.m. in the high school auditorium Miss Ermine French will present numbers from the speech class, the band will play, and students will sing carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Public
John A. Long
Ermine French
Methodist Young People Christmas Party Held
A Christmas party was held by the Young People's Class of the Methodist Church in the annex building. Guests played canasta after a buffet supper, exchanged gifts at the tree, and Rev. W. G. Birkner had high score with Harold Dunk low. About 40 attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. G. Birkner
Harold Dunk
Deputy Grand Matron Visits Junction O E S
Mrs. Safrona Krause of Fredericksburg, deputy grand matron of District 5, Section 2, Order of Eastern Star, visited Junction Chapter No. 497 for its regular meeting on Thursday December 13. A Christmas program followed the business session with decorations, refreshments, and coffee service. Betty Jean Powell arrived from Baylor for the holidays to join her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leon Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safrona Krause
Fredericksburg
Dist. 5
Order of Eastern Star
Junction
Betty Jean Powell
Baylor
Mrs
Leon Powell
Library Moves to Courthouse First Floor
Commissioners Court approves first floor quarters for the public library in the courthouse to be relocated after the new year. Mrs. Jordan Cunningham seeks volunteers to assist with the transfer. The Soil Conservation Service will occupy the second floor north west corner. The fire at Wm. Cameron & Co lumber shed causes about 30000 in damage and prompts rebuilding with masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Jordan Cunningham
Kimble County Library Association
Soil Conservation Service
Game Department
Justice of the Peace
Walter W. Leamons
$900 Raised in Boy Scout Drive
About $900 was raised for the Kimble Boy Scouts in the annual fund drive conducted Wednesday of last week, W. N. Hardeman, chairman, reported. About 25 attended the kick off breakfast at Silver Gables, including workers for La Junta, Bear Creek and Highland Study clubs, Rotary Club and P T A, the Troop Committee which Sponsored the drive. Tabulations will not be final until a few additional reports are made by some of the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble Boy Scouts
W. N. Hardeman
Silver Gables
la Junta
Bear Creek
Highland Study Clubs
Rotary Club
P.T. A
Albert Bartley
Cecil Craven
Kimble Joins New District 7 in Extension Service
Seven West Texas counties shift from District 11 to 7 as the Extension Service consolidates from 14 to 12 districts on December 1. New District Agent R. S. Miller based in San Angelo will oversee 22 counties, with Mason Gillespie Bandera Kerr Real and Kendall among those moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
San Angelo
R. S
Dick) Miller
Uvalde
West Texas
Mason
Gillespie
Bandera
Kerr
Real
Kendall
Stick Club to Meet in Junction Next October
The Stick Club plans its 1952 reunion in Junction for former service members of D Co First Texans L Co Second Texans and I Co 141st Infantry 36th Division. The gathering will occur the weekend near October 8, the division’s WWI front line day. About 50 veterans attended the 1951 Independence Texas meeting where the invitation was accepted. Junction club members include Gene Lightfoot A W Browning Joe Felps John Reynolds Jim Carpenter. Eligible for membership are Kit Trell Durst Frank Reinbold Joe Baker and S Ivy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
D Co
L. Co
I Co
141St Infantry
Independence
Texas
Light Run Continues At Auction Sale
A large sale by the Ranchery Commission Co concludes the year with 356 sheep and goats 120 cattle 8 horses and 20 hogs sold. Prices ranged with sheep lambs 20 to 23 cents per pound ewe lambs about 12 dollars per head and aged stock in the 9 to 12 cent range. Goats showed strength with various categories selling from 6 to 11 dollars per head and per pound values from 8 to 15 cents. Cattle steady with cows and calves 185 to 245 per pair and yearlings 135 to 165 per head. Hogs topped at 19 cents with butcher hogs 18.25 to 18.50 per ewt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranchery Commission Co
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Scout Workers Organize for East Ranch District meeting
Two local Scout workers were appointed committee chairmen at the East Ranch District Concho Valley Council meeting in Martinez Cafe December 13 to plan the 1952 program. W. N. Hardeman was named finance chairman and Dr. J. E. Wiedeman health and safety chairman. Astor Wallace serves as vice chairman with Ed Carter of Eden, chairman. Other chairs appointed include Lina Buddy Wyman camping and organization extension, both of Menard. Eden chosen as next monthly host for January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ranch
Concho Valley
Martinez Cafe
W. N. Hardeman
J. E. Wiedeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
March OF Dimes
Rh. B. McKinney
C-C
Rotary
Tarleton
TEXAN
Don Moore
Capps
Minter
Junction Church
King Carol
Walter W. Leamon
Bethlehem
Judea
Jesus
Earth
Methodist
Mmes. Fleming Felps
W. A. Henley
Jack Winn
Junction O.E.S
Court House
L. D. van Cleave
C. P. Alfrey
Roy Smith
McCarroll
Scout Workers
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