Pro proposed livestock ordinance discussed at Kerrville council
Albert Searcy read a proposed livestock ordinance patterned after two from R H Weiss regional director of the State Health Department at Kerrville during the City Council meeting. The complete proposal appears in the Eagle. Council members urged residents to study the ordinance and bring suggestions to a later special meeting. The Eagle also notes efforts to boost March of Dimes with meter donations on Saturday January 10. Members debated street openings and methods to improve driveways at service stations. Grady Clark seeks help with bookkeeping. Jack Winn plans open house for his drug store January 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Searcy
R. H. Weiss
State Health Department
Kerrvill
EAGLE
Jack Winn
Hall
Eden and Segovia Couple Visit Local Families
Mr and Mrs Emil Lapp of Eden and recently of Segovia visited Mr and Mrs George Wallace and Mr and Mrs Rodney Wallace and their son during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Lapp
Eden
Segovia
George Wallace
Rodney Wallace and Son
Prize Money Approved for Kimble County Lipstock Show
The Kimble County Junior Lipstock Show board approved prize money totaling 756 dollars for five mutton lamb classes, two commercial ewe classes, and breed sheep winners. Rotary and Lions clubs pledged awards for best showmanship and best fitted animal. Weighing runs Jan 19, judging Jan 20, with an adult grass contest at 3 pm. Robert M. Neal serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Lions Club
J. E. Tatum
Robert M. Neal
Bible Class Elects Officers for Six Months
The Men's Bible Class directors elected W. W. House as chairman Jimmie Simmons as president Francis Burt as vice president Wilson Buster as secretary Ernest Randle as treasurer Ward Hardeman as assistant song leader Marvin Blackburn as lecturer Dr P A McLaughlin as assistant lecturer and Mrs W P Ghisham as pianist at the Methodist Annex breakfast meeting. They voted to omit the fifth Sunday night church meeting to boost Leduc LeTourneau's March 21 22 appearance and moved Easter pageant rehearsal to 10 PM the night before. They approved borrowing funds to build a storage and script reader booth for about 500 dollars and welcomed donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Annex
W. W. House
Jimmie Simmons
Francis Burt
Wilson Buster
Ernest Randle
Ward Hardeman
Marvin Blackburn
P. A. McLaughlin
W. P. Ghisham
R. G. LeTourneau
PT A Meeting Features Skit and Polio Film
A second grade skit followed by the polio film Lights On will be shown at the P T A meeting Monday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. During social hour the fifth grade room mothers will host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
McCulloughs Return After Visit With Taylor Grandparents
Mike and Jerry McCullough of Channel View returned home Sunday after visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike and
Jerry McCullough
Channel View
Mrs
J. T. Taylor
George Wallace Admitted for Two Week Treatment
George Wallace was admitted to Scott and White Hospital in Temple for two weeks of treatment starting Monday. He spent the weekend at the G Y Lee Jr home in Walnut Springs en route to Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
G. Y. Lee, Jr
Walnut Springs
Big Lake Visit Highlights New Year Gathering
Mr and Mrs Stuart Smith and Mary Katherine and Sharon visited in Big Lake New Year s Day. Mrs Hoy Smith and James Lockhart, who spent a week here, returned to their home in Big Lake with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Smith
Mary Katherine
Sharon
Big Lake
County Officers Sworn In Friday in Kimble County
Kimble County officers were sworn in at a Friday morning ceremony in the county courtroom. New officials include Judge W. W. Leamons Sheriff-Assessor-Collector J. O. Wright and County Attorney Albert W. Searcy, with four commissioners and a justice of the peace also installed. Bonds were approved and bills paid prior to installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Heap
Kimble County
W. W. Leamons
Heap
J. O. Wright
Ola Wilder
Albert W. Searcy
Marvin Skaggs
Rufus Coney
J. E. Ivy
A. J. Kinsey
Ray L. Dobbs
Justice of Peace
Collision damages at Sixth and Main report
A Chevrolet sedan owned by the Cullen sisters sustained about 100 dollars in damage in a two car collision at the Sixth and Main intersection Saturday afternoon. Miss Lucy E. Cullen was uninjured. The other driver Alvin Vernon Runell of Florida also escaped injury and his car was damaged about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen Sisters
Sixth
Main
Joe Baker
Lucy E. Cullen
Alvin Vernon Runell
Florida
Baker
March of Dimes Benefit in Cleo Community House
A March of Dimes fundraising party will be held at the Cleo Community House on Friday evening January 16 at 7 30 under Bear Creek Study Club. A quilt by the club will be sold at a Chinege auction to support the polio fund drive. Proceeds will fund polio research and relief. Table games and refreshments will entertain attendees. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo
March of Dimes
Bear Creek Study Club
Chinege
Mrs Reeves to Review Cry Beloved Country Sunday
Mrs Jack Reeves will review Cry The Beloved Country by Alan Paton at 7 o clock services in the Methodist Church Sunday evening. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reeves
Alan Paton
Methodist Church
New Year Visit to Evant Residents Noted
Mrs FE Lewis and Penny spent New Year’s Day in Evant visiting Mr and Mrs Joe D Simmons, former Junction residents. Others at the Simmons holiday dinner included Mr and Mrs Bill Sallee and children and Mrs George Durham of Detton. The Durham party accompanied Mrs Lewis and Penny home for a visit of several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Penny
Evant
Joe D. Simmons
Junction
Simmons
Bill Sallee
George Durham
Detton
Odiorne Visit to Lew is Family During Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Don Odiorne of Devers visited Mrs. Odiorne's parents Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lewis and Penny during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Odiorne of
Devers
Holiday guests visit the Herring home
The Herring residence welcomed guests including E E Stanberry Roddy Beth of El Paso and Howard Scott Olivia and Diane of Victoria C W Schaefer Trey of Anson and Jim Herring with Jimmy and Mark during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Herring
E. E. Stanberry
Roddy
Beth
el Paso
Howard Scott
Olivia
Diane
Victoria
C. W. Schaefer
Trey
Anson
Jim Herring
Jimmy
Mark
Powell couple drives Betty back to school in Waco
Mr and Mrs Leon Powell traveled to Waco on Saturday to return Betty to her school, continuing a routine trip for the student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Powell
Waco
Betty
New TM A Legal Counsel Appointed In Austin Office
Callan Graham, after 15 years practicing in Junction and a 1951 move to a San Antonio firm, becomes TM A legal counsel and Austin office manager. He will lead research into Texas fiscal issues including appropriations budgeting and expenditures. Graham resigns as representative from the 86th District after two terms and previously served as Kimble County attorney and district attorney for the 112th Judicial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callan Graham
Junction
San Antonio
Austin
Texas Manufacturers Association
TMA
Texas
Graham
J. C. Graham
San Angelo
Kimble County
112Th Judicial District
New Court Accepts Pearl's Resignation
The county drops the voluntary County Unit System leaving the county without a road supervisor. After a commissioners meeting the court accepted Alvah Pearl’s resignation as Precinct 3 commissioner to take the supervisor job last year. The choice of a new supervisor is deferred for one month as each commissioner oversees their precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Alvah Pearl
Precinct No. 3
Pearl
the Eagle
Marvin Skaggs
A. J. Kinsey
W. W. Leamons
Watson Divide Road
Sgt John Lester Phillips Visits Parents During Holidays
Sgt. John Lester Phillips of Barksdale AFB and Miss Polly Alton of Shreveport Louisiana visited the sergeant's parents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Phillips over the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lester Phillips
Barksdale Afb
Polly Alton
Shreveport, la
Sgt. Phillips
John D. Phillips
Hearrell and Reed Families Leave After Visit in Ohio
Mr and Mrs J E Hearrell of East Rochester and Mr and Mrs Charles Reed of Canton Ohio left Friday after visiting Mrs Hearrells son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Don Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hearrell
East Rochester
Ohio
Charles Reed
Canton
Mitchell McLendon Story Returns Home After Holiday Visit
Mitchell McLendon came home New Year’s Day after visiting relatives in Huntsville Ark and Tulsa Okla. He traveled with his brother J W McLendon who accompanied him home Sunday after Christmas and returned by plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell McLendon
Huntsville
Ark
Tulsa
Oklo
J. W. McLendon
Bishop Family Hosts New Year Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bishop were New Year's guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bishop. Their daughter Martha Diane, who had been visiting for the holidays, returned to San Antonio with them.
14 Club Boys Enter Sheep In Houston Show
Kimble County 4 H and FFA club members entered 52 head of sheep in the Houston Fat Stock Show. Delaines shown by Millard Bennett, Ola Maertz, and Charkey Chenault. Rambouellets by Robbie Carpenter and others. The group pools prize money to cover travel costs. show set for February 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Kimble County
Lé&.club
Vernon Jones
John S. Kuykendall
Jones
W. J. Cox
4-H
FFA Club
Delaines
Millard Leon Bennett
Ola Maertz
Charkey Chenault
Rambouillets
Robbie Carpenter
Frank Randolph
Lamar Itz
Tommy Offernan
George Parker
Gene Simon
Marvin Coney
J. R. Evans
Jimmy Bannowsky
Donnie Bode
Over Two Years Rainfall Falls Short of Average
Junction observer Cleve Stephen reports 27 months of precipitation totaling 25.22 inches, .78 inches below the 26 inch annual average. For 1952 the 24 month total reached 25.12 with monthly figures listed from January to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Cleve Stephn
Mr. Stephen
Holiday Visitation From Multiple Families
Mr and Mrs A J Bierschwale and granddaughter Linda of Alpine visit Floyd Bierschwale home during holidays along with Mr and Mrs Otho Mangold and daughter Anita of Corsicana and Mr and Mrs J C Mangold of Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bierschwale
Linda
Alpine
Otho Mangold
Anita
Corsicana
J. C. Mangold
Harper
Floyd Bierschwale
Famed violinist Rubinoff to perform in Kerrville
Internationally noted violinist Rubinoff will appear January 12 at Tivy High School auditorium Kerrville under Rotary Club auspices. He will play favorites on his Stradivarius violin insured for 100000 dollars. Reserved seats 2.40 dollars regular 1.80 dollars. Tickets available by mail from LCRA Kerrville and at Vogue store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fb Rubinoff
Kerrville
Rotary Club
Tivy Auditorium
W. Cooper
Vogue
Rubinoff
Tivy High
Highway Job Approved for 244000 on US 377
Poll tax receipts in December slowed with only 355 paid and the first 1953 receipt not yet issued as of Monday noon. The State Highway Department approved a 244000 project to build five bridges and approaches on US 377 between Junction and London, pending right of way, with Judge Leamons and Judge Seamons noting readiness to start. W N Hardeman is resident engineer. construction urged to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bissett
State Highway Department
U. S
Junction
London
Texas Highway Commission
Walter W. Leamons
Kimble
Seamons
W. N. Hardeman
Highway Department
Bank Deposits Show Increase in Local Banks
Deposits rose while loans and discounts fell over two years despite drought. End of 1952 totals reached 2 715 674 07 for deposits and 1 115 651 00 for loans and discounts, with 1951 and 1950 figures also listed. Junction National Bank reports 1 769 562 91 deposits and 741 139 63 loans. First State 946 121 16 deposits and 354 511 37 loans. Annual meetings set for Jan 13 and Jan 10 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
The
EAGLE
Junction National Bank
First
Junction National
Jordan Cunningham
R. P. James
Bible Class Considers Sponsorship of Scouts
The Men's Bible Class is considering sponsoring the local Boy Scout Troop. A committee of Wilson Buster Vernon Kirkpatrick and Omer Wright will meet with Louis Loeffler to review details and report back to the class directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Buster
Vernon Kirkpatrick
Omer Wright
Louis Loeffler
Church Women Elect Officers for 1953
Kimble County Church Women held a Christmas program with Rev. B. W. Mantooth reviewing The Other Wise Man. New officers named for 1953 are Mrs. B. W. Mantooth president, Mrs. Pearl Chadwell vice president, Mrs. C. T. Holekamp treasurer, and Mrs. Victor Loeffler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
B. W. Mantooth
van Dyke
Baptist Church
Pearl Chadwell
C. T. Holekamp
Victor Loeffler
Kindrick Memorial Hall
Women of the Baptist Church
Fleck Family Returns to San Antonio After Holidays
Mr and Mrs Charles T Fleck and Debra Dot leaving Sunday for their home in San Antonio after spending the holidays in Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Fleck
Debra Dot
San Antonio
Junction
San Antonio visitors Ha B Snead and Ray Holland
Mr and Mrs Ha B Snead and Mrs Ray Holland were in San Antonio for a Monday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ha
B. Snead
Mrs. Ray Holland
San Antonio
Del Rio Holiday Visit By Two Families
Mr and Mrs Frank Kinnard and children and Mr and Mrs Herbert Brite visited relatives in Del Rio during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kinnard
Herbert Brite
del Rio
Magazine to Write Up Easter Pageant Slated for Tex as Parade
Jordan Cunningham of the Men s Bible Class sponsors the annual Easter pageant and a Texas Parade magazine representative from Dallas will visit January 17 and 18 to photograph and note details. Cast members should have costumes ready for images likely January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Parade
Jordan Cunningham
Joe Cunningham
Dallas
Boy Scouts Hold Winter Camp With 15 Members
Boy Scout Troop 20 held a winter camp at the Scout Grounds on Friday and Saturday with 15 troop members seven troop committee men and Scoutmaster Frank Hubbell. Saturday featured camping nature study cooking fire building and camp craft. A Friday night emergency training problem simulated a lost person search and first aid evacuation under difficult conditions. A barbecue supper was prepared by Dr. J E Wiedeman Astor Wallace and Hubbell for the troop committee including Joe Beck Louis Loeffler Cecil Craven B L Smith and C W Walker. Ben Urban a former member and Eagle Scout attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop
Scout Grounds
Frank Hubbell
J. E. Wiedeman
Astor Wallace
Hubbell
Joe Beck
Louis Loeffler
Cecil Craven
B. L. Smith
C. W. Walker
Ben Urban
Infant Baptism of Charles Talbot Allen at Presbyterian Church
Charles Talbot Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Billy Ed Allen, was baptized as an infant at the Presbyterian Church on a Sunday ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Talbot Allen
Billy Ed Allen
Presbyterian Church
Sune Day
John S Munn Treated At Veterans Hospital Big Spring
John S Munn resides under treatment in the Veterans hospital located in Big Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Munn
Veterans Hospital
Big Spring
Mrs Bennett and Mrs Randolph Visit Fredericksburg Kerrville
Mrs. S. P. Bennett and Mrs. Ramsey Randolph visited in Fredericksburg and Kerrville on Wednesday, chatting with local residents and noting events in both towns. The two women praised local hospitality and planned future calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Bennett
Ramsey Randolph
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
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Hendrix
A. G. Farmer
Grady Clark
General Motors
Grady
Eagle Office
Chevrolet
Buick
Highland Chevrolet Co
John Wanamaker
KCJLS
Bible Class
Mrs. Reeves
New Court
BOY Scouts
Official
Weather Bureau
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