March of Dimes Drive Nears Goal in Kimble County
Sixteen donors added 512.50 to the Kimble March of Dimes fund, nearing a 2500 county quota and extending the drive to February 28. Local businesses and residents contributed as coffee day was scheduled with dime coffee and nickel-to-donation boosts. Roy Gilliam directs the campaign with Reuben Loeffler as treasurer and continues accepting donations at 100 locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Roy Gilliam
Tom Jacoby
C. T. Holekamp
E. G. Hill
W. M. Moore
A. Schraub Co
Fordtran Johnston
Junction National Bank
J. Holt Smith
R. D. Rothmann
O. W. Cardwell
John Cardwell
David Cardwell
Jimmy Cardwell
Sarah Cardwell
Jim Broyles
Texan Theatre
Cactus Study Club
Dan Morales
Jim Carpenter
Legion Auxiliary
Highland Study Club
Roy Borden
Joe Cunningham
Woodmen Circle
WOW
American Legion
Noble Jobes
Junction
Cozy Coffee Shop
J. B. Gibbard
Gene
Gilliam
Reuben Loeffler
Campaign funds trail quota by 340 dollars in March of Dimes drive
Wednesday reporting shows a total of 2160 for the March of Dimes campaign, 340 short of the Kimble quota. Coffee Day next Saturday is expected to push the total past the target. Local schools report 714.67 with 365.14 from grammar and 349.53 from high and junior high. London group and Miss Brewer led community and school efforts with 437. Bundy donation of 100 spurred additional gifts, bringing the overall total to 512 and growing from other donors and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gilliam
Junction Public Schools
Sherman Rimes
London
Bill McCollum
Victoria Brewer
8. S. Bundy
Quarter Horses Sold to South Americans
Fourteen head of registered Quarter horse stallions from the Hill Country including seven from Kimble are among 20 head en route to Caracas Venezuela this week for a breeding experiment financed by the Venezuelan government. The horses, contracted at an average price of $500, will be sold to Venezuelan ranchmen on long terms.
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Kimble
Caracas
Venezula
Southwest Texas
E. Ramirez
H. Casanova
Martin Demayo
Fordtran Johnston
Junction
San Antonio
Houston
Sellers
Frank Black
Ben Dechert
Hubert Johnson
Willie Bierschwale
Johnny Walker
Cc. D. Collier
Kimble Co
Co. D. Bruce
Gene Hensley
Santa Anna
Mark A. Moss
Llano
Gene Tomlinson
Rocksprings
Earl Haley
Fr. McKavett
Jessie Davis
T. F. Hogan
Richard Copeland to preach at Presbyterian Church
Mr Richard Copeland of the Austin Theological Seminary will preach Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church. He has spoken here several times recently as the church is without a minister and his sermons have been well received. An invitation is extended to members and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Copeland
Austin Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Cactus Study Club Canasta Benefit Nets $125
Approximately 125 dollars was netted at a canasta party held by the Cactus Study Club Saturday evening to fund their scholarship. Fifteen tables played canasta with other games like checkers forty-two and bridge. Ladies high score went to Mrs. Pete Jacoby, men’s high to Loyd Williamson. Prizes went to Owen Porter, R. W. Rothmann, and Vernon Jones. Valentine decor and refreshments. Committee: Mines, Jordan Cunningham, Chester Kirk, Joe Beck, R. D. Rothmann, Frank Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Study Club
Pete Jacoby
Loyd Williamson
Owen Porter
R. W. Rothmann
Vernon Jones
Valentine
Mines
Jordan Cunningham
Chester Kirk
Joe Beck
R. D. Rothmann
Frank Black
Concert Slated Here Friday Night
Harold R. Burkhart, San Antonio pianist and organist, and Miss Lorette Soucy, dramatic soprano, will perform a program of classical, semi classical, and popular numbers Friday evening at the Methodist Church. The Young Adult Class sponsors the freewill offering concert for Kimble residents, showcasing a musician who has played coast to coast and led notable city events in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Burkhart
San Antonio
Lorette Soucy
Methodist Church
Kimble
Burkhart
The
Disciples of Christ
Highland Christian Church
Fishing License Law Explained in Texas Review
The Game, Fish & Oyster Commission reminds Texans of the statewide fish license law active since last summer. The master license costs $1.65 and replaces various special licenses. It allows free fishing in home counties without artificial bait and in adjacent counties without bait, subject to limits.
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Game, Fish & Oyster Commission
Softball Meeting Planned for February 16
Pete W. Jacoby, president, calls a district court room meeting at 7 30 p m for Kimble County Softball League officers elections and re organization. All players and fans urged to attend to support the league this year.
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Kimble County
Pete W. Jacoby
Rankford Family Visit to Sonora Sees Outing in San Angelo
Mrs G B Rankford and daughter Betty of Sonora were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H R Fields. They returned home Monday with Mrs Fields and daughter Janet. The group spent the day in San Angelo before going to Sonora. Mrs Fields and Janet returned home Tuesday.
Purchase Store Changes Hands in Local Sale
The Cleo grocery store residence and improvements on the acre and a half were sold by Mr. and Mrs. Myles Stewart to Mr. and Mrs. A V Andrews who moved in two weeks ago. The Stewarts and their children Frankie and Jerry moved to the College Street house. The Andrews have interior paint, a large grocery stock, and operate the filling station and post office with the store. Mr Andrews continues as chef at Isaacks.
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Cleo
Myles Stewart
A. V. Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Isaacks
Rabid dog bites hit four in Boerne drive on dogs
Boerne reports four people, two adults and two children, treated for rabies after a rabid dog bit them. The observed dog, returned from Austin as rabid, had bitten other dogs. Health officials warn residents to vaccinate and confine pets, and to watch for rabies signs as wild animal cases rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerne
Austin
Jack Diamond
Junction Day Set at San Angelo Fat Stock Show
San Angelo Texas designated as Junction Day for the 1950 Fat Stock Show and Rodeo to be held March 2. The 17th annual event expects record livestock entries, with about 2000 entries in the livestock division and 17 215 ranch entries noted from 1949. Everett Colburn will stage the rodeo with performances at 2 p.m. daily.
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San Angelo
Texas
Pat H. Jackson
Sistance
Everett Colburn
Dublin
Veterans Survey Figures From Kimble School Revealed
A Kimble County Vocational School survey of veterans in Kimble Menard Edwards and Sutton counties reports 325 World War II veterans enrolled since Oct 1 1946. Of these 120 own homes 36 built homes valued 148200 and 124 repaired homes costing 74808. 216 wired for electricity 94 piped water. They repaired 3842 pieces of machinery saving 31434 and constructed 2456 pieces of machinery and equipment. The veterans own 85865 sheep and goats on farms and ranches.
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Kimble County
Kimble Club Boys Exhibit at San Antonio Show
Four Kimble Club boys depart for the first annual San Antonio Exposition and Livestock Show. 4H members Gene Simon Jerry Dutton and J R Evans will each show two registered Ram bouillet ewe lambs from Sears Roebuck stock. Ben Urban an FFA member will show a registered Brahman heifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble Club
Gene Simon
Jerry Dutton
J. R. Evans
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Ben Urban
FFA
Heart Association fund drive under way this week
Dr. J. E. Wiedeman heads the W Nai onal Heart Week activities with Reuben Loeffler as lay co chairmen. The San Angelo district of the American Heart Association funds research to combat heart disease, the leading cause of death. The national goal is 6 million dollars. In Kimble County heart banks in about eight businesses accept donations. The drive promotes early heart condition checks, education, and proper care, highlighting rheumatic fever, coronary artery disease, and hypertension as major heart diseases responsible for most deaths.
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J. E. Wiedeman
Reuben Loeffler
San Angelo
American Heart Association
U. S
Kimble County
Wiedeman
Eagles Tie Eldorado For District 16-B Title
The Junction and Eldorado Eagles share the District 16-B basketball title after a 37 32 win by Junction in Rock Springs setting up a decisive third game. Dan Schaefer led Junction with 11 points, Briggs topped Eldorado with 20 in Eldorado. The final winner advances to the regional at Howard Payne College.
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Eagles
Junction
Eldorado
Rocksprings
Bob Short
Bud Hopkins
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Dan Schaefer
Bill Moore
Glen Hick
Schaefer
Briggs
Here Junction
J. J. McWright
Hershel
Rockport
North Llano Bridges Open To Traffic
The last low water crossing in Texas on US Highway 290 was eliminated with the Six Mile bridge over North Llano opened to traffic Saturday. W. N. Hardeman, district engineer, stated the bridge is over 800 feet long and part of a $550,000 contract begun in 1948. The set of four bridges features deck construction, streamlined reinforced concrete piers, and curbs 18 inches wide for safety and wider road use.
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Texas
Six Mile
North Llano
W. N. Hardeman
M. E. Worrell
Worrell and Watkins
Ten Mile Crossing
Bear Creek
Dry Calf Creek
Bobby Jetton Earns Eagle Scout Badge
Bobby Jetton, son of Mr and Mrs Terry Jetton, received his Eagle Badge on his 40th birthday anniversary of scouting at the Scout Hut on Wednesday evening February 8 following a barbecue supper. The award capped a path from Cub Scout to Order of the Arrow with speakers, ceremonies, and a 40 candle birthday cake. Mrs Jetton pinned the badge. A H Bird Brady talked on Indian Scouting. About 80 guests attended.
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Bobby Jetton
Terry Jetton
Concho Valley
Frank Hubbell
Charles Chenault
Bobby Beck
Billy Chenault
Ben Urban
P. E. Holcomb
Jimmy Harriss
Legion Hut
Jetton
Reserve Officers Receive Promotions in ORC Unit
The Organized Reserve Headquarters in Austin Texas announced promotions in the Reserve Corps. Maurice J. Nethery Jr rose from second to first lieutenant on December 30 1949 and wears silver bars at ORC meetings. Enlisted men promoted January 31 1950 from recruit to private are James C Evans Gene W Stapp and Marvin J Tomlinson all members of local ORC Unit Company A 39th Armored Infantry Battalion commanded by Jack Jennings.
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Organized Reserve
Austin
Texas
Maurice J. Nethery, Jr
James C. Evans
Gene W. Stapp
Marvin J. Tomlinson
ORC
Co. A
39Th Armd. Inf. Bn
Jack Jennings
P T A Meeting Postponed for Rep Callan Graham
The P T A meeting with Rep Callan Graham scheduled to speak was postponed to Monday Feb 20 at 7 30 PM due to legislative duties. Tax measures under the special session will be discussed by Mr Graham. Mrs Gussie Watson P T A president will preside and the regular business session will be held with the public invited to hear the taxation discussion.
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P.T. A
Callan Graham
Rep. Graham
Graham
Gussie Watson
Bass Fry Available From Game Fish Oyster Com
Texans may obtain bass fry this spring by writing to the Game Fish and Oyster Commission for request cards. Howard Dodgen, executive secretary, announced a new release stating public waters receive about 90 percent of the fry while 10 percent goes to private lakes and ponds to expand fishing facilities.
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Howard Dodgen
The
Game, Fish & Oyster Commission
Dodgen
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
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Heart Association
Posponed
Oyster
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