March of Dimes Campaign Gets Under Way Here
Community committeemen for the annual March of Dimes campaign under direction of L. L. Vic Urban Reuben Loeffler and Mrs. Ed Barfield this year were announced this week. Mrs. R. D. Borden is chairman of commercial donations. Community chairmen are Mrs. Millard Bennett Copperas Mrs. Joe Simmons Segovia Mrs. A. G. Murr Murr Mrs. G. R. Rothmann Tea cup Mrs. Mit Hare South Llano W. O. Dickerson Roosevelt and Tom Amberson and T. B. Pearl London Kennon Stapp has accepted the job of serving as secretary treasurer during the campaign. Urban is county chairman of the Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Inc. Loeffler is co chairman for the current campaign. Mrs Barfield is chairman of the ladies committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L
Vic) Urban
Reuben Loeffler
Ed Barfield
R. D. Borden
Millard Bennett
Copperas
Joe Simmons
Segovia
A. G. Murr
Murr
G. R. Rothmann
Teacup
Mit Hare
South Llano
W. O. Dickerson
Roosevelt
Tom Amberson
T. B. Pearl London
Kennon Stapp
Urban
Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc
Loeffler
Barfield
Junction High School to stage three act Tom Sawyer comedy
The Junction High School Speech Class presents a three act adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at 7:30 PM Thursday January 23 in the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs. W R McPherson the show stars John Cardwell as Tom and Betty Hill as Becky with a cast list including Mary Emma Tomlinson Nancy Spiller Jane Tatum Amy LaDell Camp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction High School
Tom Sawyer
Mark Ewain
America
W. R. McPherson
John Cardwell
Tom
Betty Hill
Becky
Becky Thatcher
Mary Emma Tomlinson
Aunt Polly
Nancy Spiller
Sidney T. J. Black
Jim
Jane Tatum
Amy LaDell Camp
Alfred Temple
Douglas Lynn Jordan
Huck Finn
Charles Beasley
Joe Harper
Marcia Martin
Harper Yvonne Wooten
Judge Thatcher
John Phillips
Junction Wins Federal Aid for Airport Project
Junction, one of ten West Texas cities in 58 Texas airport projects funded last week, received $20,000 to supplement $50,000 locally raised for a Class 2 airport. County qualification for the appropriation was confirmed by Judge M. C. Blackburn this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
West Texas
Texas
M. C. Blackburn
Junction National Bank names new officers
At the annual shareholders meeting, officers were re elected and Jordan L. Cunningham was added as vice president. Re elected directors were Carl Pfluger and W O Dickerson. A cash dividend was declared and the bank reported a satisfactory year. William Keaton, son of Mr and Mrs M C Blackburn, weighed 6 pounds 13 1 2 ounces at birth in a Fort Worth hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan L. Cunningham
J. L. Cunningham
Junction National Bank
Joe L. Cunningham
Ww. W. Whitworth
R. P. James
Ellene Robinson
Carl Pfluger
W. O. Dickerson
Jordan Cunningham
M. C. Blackburn
Fort Worth
Nam William Keaton
Commissioners Court Sets 100 Acre Mineral Lease and Salaries
The Commissioners Court held a full day session approving a mineral lease of 100 acres to Ramsey Randolph for a $2.50 per acre bonus and $1 rental annual for ten years. Officials’ salaries stay on a fee basis. Dr. J E Wiedeman reappointed county health officer.County agent authorized to buy a farm level and courthouse space provided for the county attorney. County Judge M C Blackburn presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Ramsey Randolph
J. E. Wiedeman
M. C. Blackburn
Woodman Degree Team Plans Kerrville Trip
The Junction Woodman of the World Degree Team will travel to Kerrville on Monday January 20 to initiate new members at the Kerrville Camp. Consul Commander Walter W Leamons reports all old and new members should contact Harold Wood Roy Gilliam or Leamons to arrange transportation. A Mexican supper will be served before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Kerrville
Walter W. Leamons
Harold Wood
Roy Gilliam
Mr. Leamons
Texan Theatre Installs New Heating Equipment
The Texan Theatre completed the installation of a new oil burner heating plant. Manager Mrs. Walker Ragsdale says the theater will be comfortable in all kinds of weather with the new system in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texan Theatre
Walker Ragsdale
Fines Assessed In 270 Cases In Justice Court
Fines totaling 2486.40 were assessed in 270 cases in Justice court in 1946 records of John Munn justice of peace show. Of the amount 2009.40 went into county coffers. Thirty three game law infringement cases added 477 to state funds. More fines were assessed for driving without a license than any other misdemeanor. Affrays probably ranked second, Munn said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
John Munn
Justice of Peace
Munn
Soil Conservation District Meeting to Be Called Soon
County Agent T. E. Voss says a meeting to organize a soil conservation district here will be called soon. Soil conservation workers will speak and representatives from various communities will be invited with A. J. Lumm of Menard among those invited. Date not decided. follow up community meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation District Meeting
T. E. Voss
A. J. Lumm
Menard
Work Unit
Correction notes missing veteran named for county post
The article corrects an omission from last week noting Alvah Pearl as the new commissioner of Precinct Three and a World War II veteran, whose name was left out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah Pearl
Gipson Addresses Junction Rotary Club On Evolution Of A Book
Fred Gipson, Mason County native and nationally known writer, spoke to over 60 Junction Rotary Club members and guests at the Legion Hut last Thursday on The Evolution of a Book. Callan Graham was master of ceremonies during the barbecue supper program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Rotary Club
Fred Gipson
Legion Hut
Gipson
Mason County
Callan Graham
Births and medical procedures reported in Brady and San Antonio
Daniel Boone is the son born to Mr and Mrs H C Allsup in Brady Hospital Saturday January 11 at 5 30 am He weighed eight pounds four ounces Mrs Robert Hunger underwent a major operation in the Medical Arts building San Antonio Friday She is reported to be recovering nicely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
H. C. Allsup
Brady Hospital
Robert Hunger
Medical Arts
San Antonio
Nicley
Veterans attend Thursday show at Kimble High School
About 35 Kimble VVA class veterans watched films on weed and insect control presented by Sherwin Williams of San Antonio in the high school auditorium on Thursday. The public was invited to a Friday showing at Hotel Las Lomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin- Williams Co
San Antonio
Kimble Vva
Hotel Las Lomas
Chamber of Commerce Elects Three Directors
Secretary Mrs Modene Camp reported a 1947 membership of 102 with a nomination committee chosen by President Joe Beck at the annual session in the county courtroom. Appointees were C A Schraub L L Hall and Alton Mason. Dr E Bruce Moss led talks on a potential clean up campaign and local-benefit activities as fifteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modene Camp
Joe Beck
Chamber of Commerce
County Court Room
Livestock Show Date Set For February 8
A county livestock show for FFA and 4 H Club boys is set for Saturday February 8 on the courthouse lawn. It opens at about 10 30 a m with judging at 1 00 p m Spud Taylor of Kerrville will judge cattle sheep and other livestock Species include crcjishred fat lambs fine wool lambs steer and bull fat calves buck and ewe lambs and other animals After the local show FFA members will compete in Eden on February 15 Kerrville February 20-22 and San Angelo February 27 to March 2 with auctions and further shows planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
W. P. Grisham
T. E. Voss
Spud Taylor
Kerrville
Eden
San Angelo
London 4 H Club Boys Meet Tuesday
County Agent T E Voss discussed wool grading with the London 4 H Boys Club in the high school building. Victor Herbst presided the session attended by seven members. Races scheduled for Menard on January 1 will be held January 19 if weather permits, as announced by Henry Murr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Voss
London 4-H Boys Club
Victor Herbst
Menard
Henry Murr
Miss Lorene Liverman Recovering From Pneumonia Illness
Miss Lorene Liverman, previously seriously ill with pneumonia, is reported to be recovering now. The update notes her improving condition and continued medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Liverman
Preacher Dr. Hamner Leads Sunday Service at Local Church
Dr. Fred H. Hamner San Angelo district superintendent of Methodist churches preached at 11:00 a.m. and led a church business session. Finances for the fiscal year ending May 31 are reported paid in full. Floyd Mumme of Alice and his wife visited relatives John and Mrs Philippus during their wedding trip. Mrs Mumme, a South Texas native, saw her first snow here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Hamner
San Angelo
Methodist Churches
Floyd Mumme
Alice
Mrs. Mumme
John Philippus
South
Texas
Mrs Rosalind Harris Injured in Fall at Home
Mrs Rosalind Harris suffered a broken right femur and four fractured ribs after slipping on cellar steps at her residence Saturday. She was at the entrance when her leg gave way and toppled downward. X rays were taken at the Wiedeman Kern Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Harris
Wiedeman-Kern Clinic
Kimble County Women’s Clubs Form Federation
A group of representatives from county women’s clubs met in the courthouse to organize the Kimble County Federation of Women’s Clubs. The aim is to unite clubs for mutual benefit in education philanthropy public welfare morals civics and fine arts with officers to be elected in February and regular meetings to follow starting May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Junction Falls to Menard in District Battle
The Junction basketball team lost 19 to 17 at Menard in a close district game with a margin no greater than three points. Junction line includes G. W. Walker Bill Tatum Linndy Gilbert John Cardwell and John Henry Marr. officials were from San Angelo. The Junction junior team beat Menard juniors 18 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Menard
Menard Court
G. W. Walker
Bill Tatum
Linndy Gilbert
John Cardwell
John Henry Marr
San Angelo
Rocksprings
London
Sonora
Ozona
Eldorado
Big Lake
Thi-District
Reuben Loeffler
Lon
Albert W. Searcy Named Chairman Red Cross Drive
Albert W. Searcy was named chairman of the Red Cross annual fund raising campaign set to begin March 1. Miss Margareete Murray, field representative from St. Louis, assisted, and Reuben Loeffler, county general chairman, met with them. The local roster includes Joe Beck Maureen Highsmith Mrs H I Taylor E A Loeffler Mrs R P James Mrs Roy Borden Mrs Ross Beasley Frank Hubbell LeRoy McClendon and Mrs Chester Bannowsky. Murray has spent 20 years overseas as a civil war relief worker in the European Mediterranean Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Albert W. Searcy
Margareete Murray
St. Louis
Reuben Loeffler
Maureen Highsmith
H. I. Taylor
Home Service
E. A. Loeffler
R. P. James
Roy Borden
Ross Beasley
Frank Hubbell
LeRoy McClendon
Chester Bannowsky
Miss Murray
Advisory Board Tigra Meets at Sonora
The Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association advisory board met in Sonora at the request of president Bryan Hunt. The session postponed from Tuesday covered hoof and mouth disease in Mexico warehouse issues and related topics. Board members included past presidents Clay ton Puckett Fort Stockton J S Farmer Junction Steve Stumberg Sanderson Ray W Willoughby San Angelo Marsh Lea Fort Stockton Horace Fawcett Del Rio Price Maddox Sweetwater L A Schreiner Kerrville and Judge L J Wardlaw Ft Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Association
Sonora
Bryan Hunt
Mexico
Clayton Puckett
Fort Stockton
J. S. Farmer
Junction
Steve Stumberg
Sanderson
Ray W. Willoughby
San Angelo
Marsh
Junction Cub Scouts Meet Tuesday With The New World Theme
The Junction Cub Scouts monthly Pack Meeting will be held at the Scout Hut Tuesday evening January 21 at 7 o clock. Den groups will present programs on radar television transportation and modern homes. All Cubs and parents urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Scout Hut
R. D. Rothmann
Kothmann
Junction 4H Club Boys Meet Wednesday
Plans for the FFA and 4 H Boys Clubs show to be held in February were discussed when the Junction 4 H Club met with County Agent T E Voss in the high school building Wednesday January 8th Ben Urban president presided Fourteen were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Junction 4-H
T. E. Voss
Ben Urban
Rev Murphy named pastor at Junction church
Last week an article incorrectly said Rev Thomas D Murphy would serve Roosevelt and Ivy missions. He will pastor Junction Presbyterian and the Ivy mission while Rev Lewis L Wilkins of Rocksprings continues with the Roosevelt congregation. The Eagle apologizes for the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Murphy
Junction
Junction Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Ivy
Murphy
Lewis L. Wilkins
Rocksprings
Eagle
Major operation at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio
Undergoes operation at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio as part of Mrs. L. L. Vic Urban medical update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L
Vic) Urban
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
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Joseph M. Perkins
Eastland
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Cactus and
Daedalian Study Clubs
Woodman
VVA
C. OF
Beauford Capital
March of Dimes
Cooreratin
Te Ees
Wil
Menard Club
Red Cross Drive
TIGRA
Junction Cub
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