Main Street By 1. ¢ Local views on tourism and events
The Junction Chamber of Commerce is absent yet readers report inquiries from tourists hearing a Pearl Brewing Company sponsored broadcast about the "Land of Living Waters." Local leaders Dick Homan and Bill Gregory push the Stock Show, while Kimble County Wildlife Federation plans a free movie event. Henry Bossman praises Braniff air travel and air hostesses following a Torpus to San Antonio trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Chamber of Commerce
Pearl Brewing Company of
San Antonio
Dick Homan
Bill Gregory
Bill
Henry Bossman
V-H Ranch
Torpus
Braniff Air Lines
Presiding Officers Are Selected By Court Monday
At the regular commissioners court meeting on Monday the presiding judges of county precincts were appointed to serve the next two years. Appointments include Junction EB Holekamp Evergreen Britt Allsup Copperas J F Ragsdale Bear Creek Grover Landers Gentry L R Hodges London Howard Horn Noxville Allen Gibson Segovia B F Neal Murr Ray Holland Roosevelt August Simon White Bluff David Schmidt.
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Commissioners Court
Junction
Holekamp
Evergreen
Britt Allsup
Copperas
J F. Ragsdale
Bear Creek
Grover Landers
Gentry
L. R. Hodges London
Howard Horn
Noxville
Allen Gibson
Segovia
B. F. Neal
Murr
Ray Holland
Roosevelt
August Simon
White Bluff
David Schmidt
Rock Veneering by St. Clairs at North Junction Home
Rock veneer and other improvements are underway at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles St Clair in North Junction. They are renovating the property which they bought from Clarence McDonald several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles St. Clair
North Junction
Clarence McDonald
Dick Borden Selected To Play In Clinic At Music Convention
Dick Borden was chosen in a contest to perform in the lime band at the Southwest Music Educators Convention in San Antonio from April 12 to 15. He will play under the direction of Richard E. Revelli of the University of Michigan, joining top high school musicians from six states. The event features 90 outstanding school band members and promises high school band music of notable quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
San Antonio
Dick Borden
Edwin Gamble
Richard E. Revelli
University of Michigan
Alamo City
Plans for Junction fire station move ahead
Mayor H. E. Wright announced plans for a new two story fire station to be built on three donated lots on the east side of the square. Construction will be funded without a bond issue, using local materials and labor where possible, and will not raise the current tax rate. The building will house fire trucks on the lower floor and sleeping quarters and a recreation hall on the second floor, with completion expected in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Fire Department
H. E. Wright
Wright
Junction Eagles Fall to Schreiner B in Tight Finish
The Junction Eagles lost to Schreiner B by 28 to 20 last Thursday night, engineering a close game through three quarters before Schreiner B pulled away in the final period with 10 points to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Eagles
Schreiner
Kerrville
Eagles
Junction Band to March in Fiesta Parade in San Antonio
The Junction School Band has a chance to join the Fiesta and Battle of Flowers parade in San Antonio on April 21 and 22. Director Edwin Gamble says the annual Southwest Texas spectacle attracts band members eager to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
San Antonio
Edwin Gamble
Southwest Texas
Base work on College Avenue begun by city
Preparations for base work on College Avenue from Highway 29 west to the end of the thoroughfare were started this week according to Mayor H E Wright. Actual asphalt pouring will occur sometime after March.
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College Avenue
Highway 29
H. E. Wright
Kimble County I H Boys Show Own Breeding
Kimble County 4H boys Hunger Jr and Marshall Brown exhibit lambs bred by themselves at the H and FRA Livestock show. Hunger shows three ewe lambs from his original ewes, plus an added Bierschwab ewe for two ewes and four lambs. Brown displays two registered Delaine ewe lambs and a ram lamb with ear tags, plus 15 Roy Murr ewe lambs and five Glimp bred ewes, highlighting ongoing progress in their breeding programs.
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Kimble County
Hunger, Jr
Marshall, Brown
R 1. Homann
Robert Hunger, Jr
Delaine
San Anegro
Robert
Marshall Brown
Marshall
Roy Murr
Angora Raisers Ban Private Sales At Auction
Joe Gardner and Marvin Skages directors of the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association led Kimble county at the quarterly Kerrville session last Saturday. Directors voted to hold the next meeting on May 6 at Lampasas and approved a policy prohibiting private sales during the Texas Angora Goat Raisers official auction at Lampasas on July 1920.21
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Joe Gardner
Marvin Skages
Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association
Kimble County
Kerrville
Lampasas
Texas Angels
Lorppler Motor Company Improves Service Station
The Loeitler Motor Cour service station division undergoes repairs this week removing brick pillars and obstructions in water to improve access. New automatic equipment has been installed. W. E. Hagood and Jos. Matt visited today.
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Lorppler Motor Company
Loeitler Motor Cour
Ing
Hill Country Firemen Weet At Brownwood
Brownwood Fire Department Cing team won first place in the oumper races at the Hill Country Firemen’s Association meeting in Brownwood on Tuesday February 11. Junction team did not compete. Fire Chief Leon R Powell presided. Rance Pettitt Brownwood elected president, Alfred Gromatzky Eden first vice president. John M Hankins founder present as secretary treasurer for life. Delegates from 12 cities attended and Coleman was chosen for August convention in Junction.
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Brownwood Fire Department
Cing
Hill Country Fireman’s Association
Brown
Mennd
Junction
Leon R. Powell
Rance Pettitt
Brownwood
Alfred Gromatzky
Eden
John M. Hankins
Association
Leon R Powell
Geo Savage
Ocie Wilkinson
Roy Gilliam
Elgin Dechert
Lattue Newby Coleman
Powell
Opening of Joseph's Store Draws Large Crowds
Large crowds from Kimble and Hill country attended the formal opening of the remodeled Joseph's store. Over a thousand visitors received souvenirs as gifts, with praise for the new system and easier shopping. Messages of congratulations came from relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs M Bowen of Antonio and Mrs Friantneos among others. Zelma Aline was born February 1 to Mr and Mrs George Grace.
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Joseph
Philip Joseph
M. Bow
Antonio
George Grace
Aos
Zelma Aline
Price's Camp Manager Dies of Heart Attack
John Henry Penn former Houston machinist and Price's Camp manager died here Friday February 10 after a heart attack. His body was prepared for burial and transported to Houston via San Antonio rail. Funeral services were held at Cossaboom Funeral Home in Houston. Survived by widow and one daughter. Born June 10, 1889 in Bisma Alabama, he had lived in Houston over 20 years before acquiring Price's Camp property recently.
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John Henry Penn
Housto
Price’ Camp
Dunction
Viitay
Plummer
Schreiner Hodges Company
San Antonio
Houston
Cossaboom
John Henry Fenn
Bisma
Alabama
Texas
Price
Dike Fleming
Junction High Home Economics Show Promises Style Fun
A Junction High School event sponsors a three act comedy Where's Grandma and a Spring Style Show in the school auditorium Friday evening February 17 at 8 30. Models include Hazel Spiller Mary Lou Stapp Maurine Highsmith Beverly Baker Maureen Miller Nellie Schoolcraft and others. Music by Jane Loettier. Proceeds benefit the Home Economics Department. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
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Junction High School
Shool Auditorium
Joseph's Department Store
Hazel Spiller
Mary Lou Stapp
Maurine Highsmith
Beverly Baker
Maureen Miller
Nellie Schoolcraft
Jeweled Ram Show Highlight at Kimble County Event
Kimble County 4 H and FFA will feature H C Johansen & Sons De line ram, two years old, winner of the Southwestern Sheep and Goat Raisers prize at San Angelo’s first Texas Ram Show and Sale. Lou Kelly of Sonora bought the ram for 100 dollars. The ram and other Delaine breeding stock, shown by local youths, are expected to draw strong judging by seasoned handlers and three judges Cameron Carpenter and Fitzhugh.
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Kimble County
H.C Johansen & Sons
HM. Phillips
San Angelo
Lou Kelly
Sonora
Texas
Johanse
RE. Homann
Kimble
Kelly
Fo M. Biersehwale
Bierseh
Les Boys
Milton
Carlton
Cipating
Bierschwale
Messrs
Cameron
Carpenter
Fitzhugh
Segovia Softball Team Defeats Junction Club
Segovia high school led by Principal Wayne A. Sears won at Junction Field 2 to 2 in a Tuesday game over Junction Grammar School. Charles Bishop and Gwyn House officiated as Segovia scored all runs in one inning.
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Segovia
Wayne A. Sears
Junction Grammar School
Junction Field
Charles Bishop
Gwyn House
County Schools Set Holiday for February 22
County Judge J B Randolph proclaims Wednesday February 22 a legal holiday for Kimble county schools to allow pupils to attend the 8th annual 4 H and FRA Livestock Show at Hill Country fair grounds. Margaret Lee Sellers dies after long illness. body sent to Ballinger for burial.
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J.B. Randolph
Kimble County
Hill Country Fair
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Matt
Sins
Comventi City
Joseph's
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Hare
Mike
Department of Conservation
Chicago
Sir Kingsley Wood
Tolworth
England
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Junction National Bank
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