Junction News and Local Notices From Main Street Column
After weeks of absence stop signs return at College Street and Highway 29 intersection. Kite strings near power lines prompt safety note and call to collect a kite. Junction Volunteer Fire Department earns fifteen percent good fire record credit, prompting a possible community banquet. Rankin Rothmann praised for schooling service. Dr Robert Bailey recalls a strange fee entry and Holy Ghost anecdote ending with a $3.00 note.
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College Street
Highway 29
Junction
Mohair Purchase Reported at Fredericksburg and Blanco
Louie Ragland of R P Collins & Co says 42000 pounds of Fall mohair were bought last week at Fredericksburg and Blanco for a8e per pound. Civic club asks donors to fund a ligustrum bush for the City Park via the study club committee chair.
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Louie Ragland
R. P. Collins & Co
Fredericksburg
Blanco
Ragland
Civic Committee of
la Junta
Field Executive Paul M Cutive Named for Concho Valley
Paul M Cutive is appointed Field Executive for the Concho Valley area based in San Angelo. He previously served as Field Executive in Oak Brook Glen Ellyn UK Kansas City and Missouri before joining the current posting.
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Paul
Kite Flyers Urged to Beware Of Power Lines
West Texas Utilities Company asks kite flyers to avoid lines and to notify its local office if a kite becomes entangled. Ollie Floyd, local manager, urges dry string and parental supervision to prevent accidents and possible tragedy. A pole climber will assist in recovering entangled kites.
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West Texas Utilities Company
Floyd
Ollie Floyd
Junction Receives 15 Percent Fire Record Credit for 1938
Mayor H. E. Wright and Fire Chief Leon R. Powell announce letters from Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall confirming Junction again earns the 15 per cent good fire record credit for 1938. Hall commends the department for reducing fire losses and saving policyholders money.
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H. E. Wright
Leon R. Powell
Marvin Hall
Junction
Hall
Fire Department
Junction Fire Department
Funeral for B. D. Thomas held in Kimble County
Mrs. Ike Foley returned from Grant New Mexico after the death of her brother-in-law B D Thomas who died January 21 He was born and raised in Kimble county and many friends here extend regrets Mr and Mrs Clayton Hopkins were visitors in San Angelo last week.
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Ike Foley
Grant
New Mexico
B. D. Thomas
Kimble County
Mrs
Clayton Hopkins
San Angelo
School Band Sponsors Concert Here Friday
Kimble County residents will enjoy a pair of concerts featuring violinist Signor Exidio Villani and pianist Ralph Levine this Friday, sponsored by the Junction School Band to raise funds for band uniforms. The day includes a 10 a.m. show at the high school, 25 cents adults 10 cents children, and an 8 p.m. concert with 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Villani, Italian native and Dvorak student, and Levine, noted pianist, will perform violin and piano pieces, mandolin symphonic works, and musical numbers. Proceeds support uniforms and the Kimble County Wildlife Federation’s conservation program led by N C Tailless. The Lions Club gathering at Hodges Hotel also featured Tailless, Villani, Levine, and guests Mrs. Villani and CL Miller. Twenty-two members attended.
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Kimble County
Signor
Exidio Villani
Ralph Levine
Junction School
Edwin Gamble
Junction Band
Signor Villani
Italy
Aton Dvorak
Royal Conservatory of Music
Naples
Aly
Devine
Villani
CL. Miller
Kerrville
Leon R. Powell
Pri
Gue
Poll Payments Show Small Decrease in Kimble County
Poll taxes paid in Kimble County total 1116 with about 100 supplementals, slightly lowering the voting strength below typical election-year levels. Sheriff J C Graham’s office provides precinct tax lists for current and past four years, showing totals and exemptions in a table.
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Kimble
J.C Graham
Evergreen
London
Oxville
Roosevelt
White Bluff
New Service Station Under Construction on Main Street
Dan Fairley, longtime East Main Street operator, is erecting a new rock veneer service station on Main Street two blocks west of Kimble Court. Mr and Mrs Gene Tomberlin were visitors to their son Paul Tomberlin last week.
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Main Street
Kimble Court
Dan Fairley
East Main Street
Gene ‘Tomberlin
Paul Tomberlin
Tomberlin
Sixth District Bankers Meet At San Angelo
Bankers of the Sixth District of Texas met in San Angelo Monday to discuss banking problems in general and West Texas in particular. About 254 attended. Ray B. Johnston of San Angelo became president. James J. Daniel of Eden became secretary. San Angelo was chosen for the next meeting. Dr James Dolley urged policy changes to avert credit collapse, while Oral Jones praised Texas banks as in strong shape with ample money to lend.
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Sixth District of Texas
San Angelo
West Texas
Ray B. Johnston
JM. Patton
James J. Daniel
Eden
Johnston
James Dolley
University O Texas
Congress
Texas
JL. Cunningham Mir
CK. Cunningham
Carl Pfluger
Junction National Bank
Garden Club Plans Spring Show Prompting Planting Encouragement
Junction residents urged to plant flower gardens for entry in the Garden Club show. Mrs. T Holekamp, chairman of ward beautification committee, announced the event and praised club efforts to boost yard and lawn beauty. Next Garden Club meeting will be held at the courthouse on March 1.
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Junction
Garden Club
T Holekamp
Ward
Arden Club
Garden, Club
Holekamp
Eden FFA Show Set For Second Annual Event
Junction FFA boys prepare to attend the Eden District FFA Show at Eden on Tuesday February 28. Instructor Althorsh notes strong competition and predicts multiple honors for Gregory's team. Four Rambouillet ewe lamb trophies await first place in each class.
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Eden
Eighth Annual Stock Show Best In History
The Eighth Annual Stock Show at Hill Country Fair Grounds drew large crowds as 4H Club and FRA participants vied for prizes. Judges led by Supt. Wallace Cameron faced tough decisions while youths and fathers watched proudly. Three hundred dollars in prizes funded by Kimble county citizens highlighted Youth cattle entries led by Clayton Hopkins as best calf exhibitor with multiple Nethery calves winning top spots.
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Bill Gregory
Dick Homann
Wallace Cameron
Sonora
Oscar Carpenter
H. A. Fitzhugh
Bexar County
Frank Newson
Mason County
Kimble County
CW. McCarroll
A Schraub
Emil Loeffler
Junior Consert
Norman Clay Holland
Don Kirkpatrick
W. W. Gregory
KE. Homann
Clayton Hopkins
Wilburn Nethery
M. J. Nethery
Hahn
Nethery
Funeral Services for Mrs HL S Sellers Held Thursday
Mrs HL S Sellers died at her daughter’s home in Ballinger after a long illness. Her remains were prepared by Schreiner Hodges Company and transported to Ballinger for interment. She was born near Harper and married Henry Stuart Sellers in 1895. Survived by eight children, including A J Brown, Robert Lee, L H Sellers, R T Moore, and J A Sellers, plus siblings and a large circle of friends. She joined the Church of Christ early and lived a Christian life.
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HS. Sellers
R. T. Moore
Schreiner Hodges Company
Ballinger
Texas
Henry Lee
Harvey
Oliver
Olive
A. J. Brown
Robert Lee
L. H. Sellers
San Antonio
Junction
J. A. Sellers
Fimmet Barnes
Susie
Holt
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Robert Bailey
Coleman
NEW Field Executive
N.C. Tulloss
Lions
Wildlife Be
J. Holt Smith
Ad Jo Ann
Nat
Austin
Baker
Dunets
B. R.A
HL. S. Sellers
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