3rd Annual Fat Lamb Show To Be Held Feb 22
The Fat Lamb Show returns February 22 on the courthouse square with Future Ranchmen of America presenting winners in lamb classes judged by O L Carpenter. 4-H members and Eola F A A boys join with Rambouillet bucks and a San Angelo delegation. County agents urge support to promote Kimble feeder lambs and fund travel to San Angelo Fort Worth shows.
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Ranchmen of America
O. L. Carpenter
Senora’ Experiment Station
H. M. McElroy
Eola F. F. A
Eola
McElroy
Dodgers
Cub
San Angelo
Kimble County
R. E. Homann
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Deputy Collector to Visit Kerrville on Feb 25
An Internal Revenue deputy collector will be in Kerrville from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on February 25 to assist residents with income tax return preparation at no charge. Gene Clayton is the name of the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Simon, born Friday February 14.
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Kerrville
Internal Revenue Department
Gene Clayton
Herbert Simon
Junior Chamber of Commerce Radio Broadcast Tonight
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a KTLA San Antonio program Sunday at 10 p m. featuring Junction and Kimble county talent for a 30 minute showing. Local performers include Robert Motley L D Borden and Miss Mildred Lowry as part of a Southwest Texas get acquainted effort.
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The
Junior Chamber of Commerce
KTLA
San Antonio
Junction
Kimble County
Texas
Robert Motley
L. D. Borden
Mildred Lowry
Eagle
Drivers urged to obtain licenses before April first
Tax officials urge all drivers to apply for automobile licenses now, noting licenses are free while the license or plate carries a fee. Applicants must be 14 with parent consent for those under 18, complete forms before a notary, and present to the tax collector. Families with multiple drivers should secure licenses to ease the March rush. In a separate incident, Mayor H E Wright suffered minor injuries when his car was struck by a speeding Mexican vehicle in San Antonio Saturday night. C W McCarroll had a cut nose and temple bruise.
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Tax Collectors Office
H. E. Wright
C. W. McCarroll
San Antonio
Dr. Wright
C. W
Local Schools Meet Standards Of High Rating
The Junction school earned a state ranked 56th among 456 independent schools after year end tests with 7th graders. plans to include 3rd to 6th grades next term. Local schools boast high Hill Country rankings, Southern Association membership, and strong teacher qualifications.
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Junction School
Junction
Southern Association
National Scholarship Society
Local Band to Perform February 22 at Courthouse
The local high school band directed by E M Sheppard with assistance from Mrs Sheppard will perform at 1 pm on Saturday just before the livestock program. The group, small in repertoire but praised for skill, aims to boost Kimble county and invites citizens to listen.
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E. M Sheppard
Sheppard
Kimble County
Dunk Recovers From Stroke Seems Improving
F. H. Dunk, who endured a paralysis stroke three weeks ago, is recovering and is able to receive visits from friends as he improves at home.
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F. H. Dunk
Soremouth in Sheep Discussed at County Meeting
Dr. I B Boughton of the Experiment Station at Sonora will discuss soremouth in sheep and demonstrate vaccinating lambs. Over 5000 vaccine doses already packed. last year the station produced over two million doses. Attendees can learn timing and location and ask questions on livestock diseases.
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I. B. Boughton
Sonora
Death of S. A. Griffith February 18
Friends mourn the death of S A Griffith who died early Tuesday February 18 after an illness of several days His health had declined over months Funeral services were held at Junction Cemetery at 4 pm with Elder Walter W Leamons in charge Pallbearers included Willie Bolt and S O Durst Continued on Last Page
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S. A. Griffith
Junction Cemetery
Walter W. Leamons
Willie Bolt
S. O. Durst
Time Was No Object by Irvin S Cobb
A colored man idles along the sidewalk opposite the county jail as a voice from a barred window high in the jail speaks to someone of his own race.
Fat Lamb and Breeding Show Draws Big Junction Crowd
The Third Annual Fat Lamb and Breeding Sheep and Goat Show will draw one of Junctions largest crowds on the courthouse square with a pre show lecture by Dr J B Boughton on lamb vaccinating and livestock disease discussions. The Junction school band will perform before the event and organizers aim to avoid conflicts with the program.
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Junction
Courthouse Square
J. B. Boughton
Foremouth
Boughton
Homann
McElroy
Kimble County
Dr. Boughton
Junction High School Names National Honor Society Members
The Junction High School faculty elected juniors Helen Caldwell Martha Curry and Lloyd Stewart and seniors Wilson Buster Emma Sue Guthrie and Harry D Thiers to the National Honor Society for high scholarship leadership service and character. Last year’s members include George Robert Pepper Mary Farmer Rosemary Secrest and Catherine Porter. Rotary Club provides the gold pin. initiation occurs Friday February 21 during the assembly in the high school auditorium.
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Junction High School
Helen Caldwell
Martha Curry
Lloyd Stewart
Wilson Buster
Emma Sue Guthrie
Harry D. Thiers
George Robert Pepper
Mary Farmer
Rosemary Secrest
Catherine Porter
Rotary Club
Marriage of Miss Ida Sprain and Walter G Loeffler
An announcement from Junction reports the marriage of Miss Ida Sprain of Temple to Walter G Loeffler of Victoria on February 15. The bride is a nurse at Temple Hospitals. the groom works in insurance in Victoria. They will reside in Victoria after February 25.
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Junction
Ida Sprain
Temple
Walter G. Loeffler
Victoria
Walter
Kimble
Temple Hospitals
James Alfred Cochran Arrives February 17
James Alfred Cochran arrived on Monday February 17 to begin his home with Mr and Mrs John Cochran.
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James Alfred Cochran
John Cochran
Kimble County Chamber Holds Enthusiastic Meet
The Kimble County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at the district courthouse featured remarks by J D Motley and Coke R Stevenson. Roy Borden spoke on scouting as directors were elected from a slate of over 40 names. The program included music by the school band and refreshments from home economics classes.
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Kimble County
J .D
Junction
Coke R. Stevenson
Chamber of Commerce
Emil A. Loeffler
IR. FE. Homann
Roy Borden
C. W. McCarroll
Mil A. Loeffler
C. A. Schraub
C. E. Reid
J. C. Graham
Freret Stewart
Raymond Allen
Cravens Pharmacy Adds Counter Ice Cream Freezer
Cravens Pharmacy installs a Tuthill Counter Ice Cream Freezer beside the soda fountain with a 60 gallon daily capacity. Cecil Craven states the unit will let him produce ice creams ices sherbets and frozen malted milks for customers. Mrs Roy Skaggs returns to town after a month of illness.
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Craven’s Pharmacy
Craven
Cecil Craven
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