Rain Deluge Buoys Kimble County Crops And Political Plans
A heavy rain drenched Kimble County for about three hours, delivering 2 3-4 inches and boosting corn to silk and tassel as well as the cotton crop. Hon. J H McLean of Llano visits July 13 to speak at the courthouse for District Judge of the 33rd District. Felix and W J Boyle host a week end house party celebrating the Fourth with prominent guests and abundant homegrown fare on three long porch tables.
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Kimble
Texas
Felix Watson
W. J. Boyle
San Antonio
Watson
Rieck
Jas. Paterson
A. John Martin
A. L. Mudge
Joe Turner
Conrad Holekamp
H. O. Patterson
Clay Secrest
Lewis Boyle
Mrs. Daniels
Winnie Reid
Dorothy Mudge
Clara Fritz
Mary
Elsie Martin
Ben Ellen
Ruthie Hey
Myrtle Davey
Kathlene Watson
Rosemary Secrest
Messrs
Stanton Bundy
Walter Buck
Geo. Verling, Jr
Joe Watson
Andrew Patterson
Junction on University Honor Roll
The University spring term honor list shows top upperclassmen scoring 64 or more and freshmen 63 or more under a 12 9 6 3 point scale. Miss Lottie Heyman, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Heyman, makes the honor list for the term and is praised for her excellent work and record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Heyman
J. A. Heyman
Miss Heyman
Music in the Air Serenades Neighbors with Gentle Melodies
Last Friday evening several musically inclined boys went on a serenade to friends who appreciated good music. Soft sounds drifted through the evening breeze at a few homes, offering a rare treat to listeners. The writer enjoyed the performances and thanks the boys for the selections.
New Rock Springs Bank Building Under Way
First National Bank of Rock Springs contracts again for a rock banking house after cement shortages. Jim Robinson, builder of several rock structures in Rock Springs, holds the contract and is on site. The one story building will measure about 30 by 60 feet and be neatly finished.
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First National Bank of
Rock Springs
Jim Robinson
First National
Harding Says Cox Deserves Democratic Nomination
Marion Ohio July 6 Senator Harding the Republican Presidential nominee said Governor Cox deserved the Democratic nomination but that his choice would not alter the Republican campaign plans in Ohio.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Cox
Democratic Ballot List for Various Texas Races and Amendments
A Democratic ballot listing nominees and positions across Texas including Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General State Treasurer and more. Also shows an amendment vote on constitutional home ownership and party endorsements for county officials and precinct commissioners.
Weekend House Party Honors Miss Lucy Cowsert at Moore Ranch
At the Moore ranch Miss Lucy Cowsert was honored with a house party last weekend. Guests included Elsie Buck Pearl Martin Murriel Holland Leah Kayl Kerrville Ed Neal Rochelle Barron Kidd Brownwood Prescott Moore Alpine Avil Browning Rowland Martin Roy Reese Segovia John Cowsert and the hosts Mr and Mrs Jim Moore. Food was abundant and the guests praised the entertaining and hoped for another gathering soon.
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Jim Moore
Lucy Cowsert
Elsie Buck
Pearl Martin
Murriel Holland
Leah Kayl
Kerrville
Messrs. Ed. Neal
Rochelle
Barron Kidd
Brownwood
Prescott Moore
Alpine
Avil Browning
Rowland Martin
Roy Reese
Segovia
John Cowsert
John Moore
Judge N T Stubbs to Speak Here for Re Election
Judge N. T. Stubbs of Johnson City will speak in support of his bid for re election as District Judge of the 33rd District at Junction on Tuesday July 13 at 8 30 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to citizens to hear him. Ladies are especially invited.
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J. H. McLean
Llano
McLane
N. T. Stubbs
Johnson City
Junction
Stubbs
Cox Nominated for President by Democratic National Convention
In San Francisco the Democratic National Convention nominated Governor James M. Cox of Ohio for the presidency after forty four ballots. The nomination came at 1 40 a m with A Mitchell Palmer withdrawing and William G McAdoo fading from the race. Roosevelt of New York was nominated for vice president at 3 15 pm after other candidates withdrew.
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San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
A. Mitchell Palmer
William G. McAdoo
Wilson
Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
F. D. Roosevelt
New York
New Yorker
McAdoo Thanks GOP Backers as Texas Stands By
William G. McAdoo, in a telegram to Texas Democratic Committeeman Thomas B. Love, says he is glad he did not win the convention bid but would have led the party if called. He praises his friends and notes Texas remained loyal while Georgia deserted him after two ballots.
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W. G. McAdoo
Texas
McAdoo
Georgia
Cummins is Shot in Dodge Community Tragedy
H C Cummins of the Dodge community in McCulloch county was dangerously shot by J D Blackburn on Thursday evening June 24 at 4 15. Blackburn fired five or more shots with the third entering just above the heart piercing the left lung. Eph and James Cummins were nearby as relatives and neighbors rushed to help. They transported him to the Brady Sanitarium after brief treatment. an examining trial occurred on Monday July 5.
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H. C. Cummins
Dodge
McCulloch County
J. D. Blackburn
Blackburn
Dick Weaver
M. E. Cummins
Cassie Sconce
C. G. McDonald
Bailey Praises Cox as Strong Democratic Candidate
Waco on July 6 reports former Senator J W Bailey praising Governor Cox as probably the best man the Democrats have nominated He has known Cox for twenty five years calling him honorable able broad minded and patriotic Bailey predicts Cox will prove a strong candidate amid talks during his Moody speech and a note on the new home of Joe Somer in Southwest agingw l a
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Waco
J. W. Bailey
Moody
Cox
Peterson No 1 drilling move hints at Oklahoma shipment
Mr D E O'Brien head driller for Continental Oil & Gas Co in this area reports a Texas office directive to dis the Peterson 1 well derrick and haul equipment to the railroad for shipment to Oklahoma. He says instructions are all he has and plans remain uncertain.
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D. E. O’brien
Continental Oil & Gas Co
Fawcett Family Guests in Junction with Local Hosts
W. A. Fawcett and son Scott along with Joe Bowden of Kerrville visited Junction on Sunday and Monday. Fawcett Sr. is part of the Fawcett Motley Furniture Co. and stayed as a guest of J. D., a fellow member of the local business circle.
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W. A. Fawcett
Scott
Joe Bowden
Kerrville
Junction
Mr. Fawcett
Fawcett- Motley Furniture Co
J. D
Living Among Good People and Inoaling Wee
An OCR fragment notes a scene among a community described as good people with reference to Wee and SoS 80. The readable text focuses on social harmony and local life without clear events or dates.
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Says Harding
Democratic Party
Pat M. Neff
McLennan County
Joseph W. Bailey
Cooke County
Robt. E. Thomason
el Paso
B. F. Looney
Hunt County
Lynch Davidson
Harris County
W. A. Johnson
Hall County
R. B. Humphrey
Dallas County
J. C. McNealus
Bell County
I. W. Culp
W. T. Pace
C. M. Cureton
Bastrop County
J. W. Baker
Crosby County
F. B. Martin
Gregg County
W. L. Davidson
Travis County
Supreme Court
Willim Key
William E. Hawkins
William Pierson
Sam H. Dixon
Geo. B. Terrell
Cherokee County
Earl B. Mayfield
Bosque County
John L. Andrews
Annie Webb Blanton
Denton Co
J. T. Robison
Morris County
Lon A. Smith
Rusk County
Mark L. Wiginton
Hill County
Congress 16Th
Co. B. Hudspeth
el Paso County
Associate Justice Court Civil Appeals
Supreme Judicial District
J. T. Sluder
Bexar County
T. D. Cobb
Coke R. Stevenson
Kimble County
B. J. Stewart
Edwards County
Blanco County
Llano County
Judicial Dist
Geo. B. Christian
Burnett County
A. D. Kindrick
N. R. Skaggs
Frank Patterson
W. W. Taylor
Oscar Latta
C. G. Race
T. J. Meredith
J. W. Ragland
J. A. Browning
Fred E. Knetsch
Robt
I. Wilson
J. L. Wright
Andrew WN. Wood
Bailey
Joe Somer
Edad
Peterson NO
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