Wedding Set for April at First Methodist Church
The couple plans to wed April 8 at First Methodist Church. Miss Farmer, a UT and St Mary’s Hall graduate, and 1946 Fiesta de San Jacinto duchess, is a Zeta Tau Alpha alumna. Mr. Witting, San Antonio native, rancher on North Llano, is AAF veteran and UNC attendee, grandson of Junction residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
St. Mary’s Hall
San Antonio
Hockaday of
Dallas
University of Texas
University
Zeta Tau Alpha
Fiesta de San Jacinto
Mr. Witting
Gus Adolphus Witting
James Prentice
Junction
Thomas Jefferson High School
A & M College
University of North Carolina
Army Air Forces
North Llano
Veterans Urged To Protect Themselves
The Hoover Commission could abolish the Veterans Administration and cut veterans benefits and eligibility for hospitalization. In Kimble County about 150 veterans attend Distributive Education and Agriculture classes with training valued at roughly $20,000 monthly to local businesses. The American Legion urges veterans to join, pay $4 annual dues, and help stop the Hoover changes through organized membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Commission
G. I
Veterans Administration
Legion
V. A
United Medical Administration
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Public Service
Kimble County
Lewis
Congress
American Legion
Card of Thanks from the Owens and Buster families
The Wilson Buster family and the Owens family of Llano extend sincere thanks for the sympathy, cards, and floral offerings received during their mother’s illness and death.
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Mrs. Wilson Buster
Owens
Llano
Frank Guthrie thanks friends for kindness in illness
An expression of gratitude from Frank Guthrie to many friends for their kindness during his illness. He wishes everyone good health throughout the year.
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Frank Guthrie
Local Visitation Notes From Temple And Junction
Mrs Roy Spiller underwent major surgery in Scott and White Hospital Temple Friday. Mrs Julia Creech and children Charles and Barbara Ann of London visited Mrs Joe Taylor and Mrs Creech attended to business in Junction Monday. Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs El Roy Dechert last week included Mr and Mrs E H Dechert and Mr and Mrs L E Dechert and son Victor all of Los Angeles and brother and sister in law respectively of Mr Dechert.
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Roy Spiller
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Julia Creech
Charles
Barbara Ann
London
Joe Taylor
Creech
Junction
el Roy Dechert
E. H. Dechert
L. E. Dechert
Victor
Los Angeles
Mr. Dechert
Coal strike and hydrogen bomb headlines in Washington
Major issues filled Washington last week as the coal strike and hydrogen bomb news dominated. Senator Lewis sparked controversy with three-day weeks and walkouts while clashing with President Truman over labor laws and Taft Hartley. Also noted were soil conservation progress in Texas and peanut acreage provisions, plus local social notes from Mrs. Hodges.
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Washington
John L
Lewis
United States
Truman
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Mr. Lewis
P. H. Halser
Soil Conservation Service
Texas
Walser
Federal Agricultural Experiment Farm
Maryland
C. F. Winchester
Alma Tatsch
Fredericksburg
Winchester
University of Florida
FEPC
E. M. Biggers
Houston
Drew Pearson
Community scholarship fund benefit thanked by CACTUS STUDY CLUB
Our sincere thanks are extended to all who helped with the benefit party for our scholarship fund Saturday evening. The Fire Department for chairs, the school for use of its facilities, Mrs Jones for the flower arrangement, donors who gave cash, ticket purchasers and all others who helped in any way.
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Fire Department
School
Ovie Buster Thanks for Support While Ill
Ovie Buster expresses gratitude for cards flowers and other considerations received during illness and says she appreciates each gesture.
Walker and Moore Families Attend Kerrville Basketball Game
Mr and Mrs C W Walker and Loma and Mrs W M Moore traveled to Kerrville to watch Screiner defeat Paris 69 to 58 in a Monday evening basketball game.
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C. W. Walker
Loma
W. M. Moore
Kerrville
Screiner
Paris
Gratitude Note From Mrs Blackstone Smith Hospital Stay
Mrs Blackstone Smith expresses deep thanks for cards letters and remembrances received during her hospital stay. She conveys sincere gratitude to all who sent support and well wishes.
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Mrs. Blackstone Smith
Mrs Beatrice Wright Returns From West Coast Visit
Mrs Beatrice Wright came home Sunday from a visit in Steppesnsville and California. Dr and Mrs Carlton Wright and family of Sacramento Canada accompanied her home and are visiting here. A D Rust of San Angelo was a business visitor in town Tuesday.
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Beatrice Wright
Stephensville
California
Carlton Wright
Sacramento
Canf
A. D. Rust of
San Angelo
Schreiner Granddaughter Born in Wichita Falls Hospital
Mr and Mrs Neal Schreiner of Wichita Falls announce the birth of their daughter Susan Jane on Wednesday February 15 in a Wichita Falls hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jim Carpenter and Mr and Mrs Sam Schreiner of Dallas.
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Neal Schreiner
Wichita Falls
Susan Jane
Jim Carpenter
Sam Schreiner
Dallas
Station B Services Invite Public Sunday
The people of Station B extend a cordial invitation to attend church services Sunday at 3 p.m. Walter W. Leamon will speak on the subject How We Got The Bible.
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Station B
Walter W. Leamons
Banks Closed For Washington Birthday Holiday
Legal holiday notice states local banks and all banking institutions will be closed Wednesday February 22 in observance of Washington's Birthday anniversary.
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Washington
WOW Members Welcome at Woodman Hall Meeting
All members are invited to attend the regular Woodmen of the World meeting at Woodman Hall on Tuesday February 21 at 7 30 p m A feature will be moving pictures from the WOW State Convention at Laredo shown during the session.
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The
WOW
Woodman Hall
Laredo
London P.T.A to Hear Scout History Friday Night
The London P.T.A. schedules its regular monthly meeting Friday night February 17 at the London Community Hall. Walter W. Leamons will present the history of the Boy Scout movement in this country and others.
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London P.T. A
London
Walter W. Leamons
Boy Scout Movement
Mrs Betty Farmer Honored By Out-of-Town Guests
Mrs Clyde Daniels of San Antonio and Mrs Jack Molesworth attended the coffee Tuesday to honor Miss Betty Farmer, with other guests from out of town joining the event in this community gathering.
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Clyde Daniels
San Antonio
Jack Molesworth
Betty Farmer
London Auxiliary Meets Friday Night Feb 3
The American Legion Auxiliary of London held its regular monthly meeting Friday night with 15 members in attendance.
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London
American Legion Auxiliary of London
Willis Family Visits Mary Willis This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Willis of Spearman Texas Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Willis and daughter Miss Ruth Willis of Hico Texas visited Miss Mary Willis last weekend.
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W. M. Willis
Spearman
Texas
E. A. Willis
Ruth Willis
Hico
Mary Willis
Mrs H H Whitsitt and La Dell Visit Nettie Brooks
Mrs H H Whitsitt and her daughter La Dell of San Angelo spent Sunday with Mrs Nettie Brooks, the mother of Mrs Whitsitt.
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H. H. Whitsitt
la Dell
San Angelo
Mrs M Ferris and Mrs Dub Watson Visit Menard
Mrs M Ferris and Mrs Dub Watson and their son Jackie visited Menard on Thursday of last week, sharing time with local friends and enjoying a brief stop in town.
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M. Ferris
Dub Watson
Jackie
Menard
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Ger
Mitchell McLendon
Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Kimble
First Methodist
Joseph Sayers Farmer
FG Ranch
Elizabeth Moseby Farmer
Gus Adolphus Witting, Jr
Hudson Brite
Lewis Ferguson
Ae Eral
Lester Hodges
Harry Bundy
Blair
Boerne
Ovie Buster
P.T. A
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