Round and Round About Local Audit and Community Notes
Balzar and Davidson reported on Junction telephone exchange books at a Brownwood office during a Special City Council session. The audit showed an estimated annual loss of 10,939.37 dollars due to reduced operator wages from dial system installation. Dennis Blackburn was accepted to UT Medical School Galveston for an MD. A wading pool and possible dance floor are planned for the new pool if funds allow. Rotary installed officers with Dr Raymond Cavaness speaking on Rotary service lanes. Luke Hagood’s maize crop appears large and uniform. Howard Morgan’s Drive In Food Center features weekly prices. The Eagle notes term adjunction and quotes Shakespeare on a minor point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Balzar
Balzar and Davidson
Fredericksburg
Junction Telephone Exchange
Southwestern States Telephone Company
Brownwood
Davidson
City Pool Cost Near Bond Total as Council Reports
The final accounting shows the swimming pool and bath house cost 24890.71 dollars, while bonds approved were 25000 dollars plus a premium totaling 25052.60, leaving the pool slightly under the bond funds. A 50 year lease of the city sewerage disposal land to Hodges Company for 240 dollars yearly is approved, with a 500 dollar historic payment acknowledged and an option to renew after 50 years.
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Hodges Company
Clay Secrest
The
Nancy Kirk Chosen Duchess for Mohair Court Pageant
Nancy Kirk, titled Miss Kimble County, was selected by the Kimble County Chamber of Commerce as duchess for the Court of Mohair. The coronation will Aug. 4 in Kerrville during the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association annual meeting. A queen for 1956 will be chosen at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Kirk
Kimble County
Nancy Hunt
Sonora
R. P. James
COC
Association
Linda Creel Visits Abilene This Week
Linda Creel is visiting Abilene this week, meeting local residents and touring area landmarks. The appearance signals a brief visit with community engagements and remarks planned during the stay.
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Linda Creel
Robert Winship Rites Held In Houston
Funeral services for Robert N. Winship were held in Houston following a long illness. He was born June 24 1879 in Waco and died after extended health problems. Survivors include his widow two sons and two daughters in law four grandchildren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Winship
Robert N. Winship, Jr
Houston
Winship
Johnson Fork
Llano
Austin
George R. Winship
Waco
Julia Richard
Merkel
R. N. Winship
Presbyterian Church
Wilkins
George R
Robert N. II
Daniel H
David Charles Winship
Linda and
Georgie Winship
Plane Crashes At Kimble County Airport Saturday
An Air Force plane on a cross country flight out of Langley AFB Va developed engine trouble and crashed at Kimble County Airport while attempting a forced landing. Lt. Donald G. Millard escaped injury while Lt. Max O Williams of Denver was seriously hurt and rushed to Wiedeman Clinic with two Goodfellow AFB flight surgeons dispatched from San Antonio. The aircraft slid past the runway through a mesquite flat after touching down on a runway too short for jets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Kimble County
San Antonio
Robert Metcalf
CAA
Max O. Willams
Denver
Colo
Wiedeman Clinic
Goodfellow Afb
W. H. Carmany
Robert R. Burrell
Donald G. Millard
Okiaha
Calif
Langley Afb
Randolph Afb
Luke Afb
Ariz
Mrs Henderson Visits Richmond by Plane Trip
Mrs H D Henderson spent last week with Mr and Mrs W A Douglas and family in Richmond Virginia. She made the round trip by plane from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Henderson
Pratt Family Holiday Visit in La Marque Weekend
Mr and Mrs John W Pratt of La Marque spent the July 4 weekend with Mr and Mrs M J Nethery Jr and their sons Skipper Neil and Larry confirming a midsummer family gathering near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pratt
la Marque
M. J. Nethery, Jr
Skipper
Neil and
Larry
Segovia to Host Kimble County Singing Convention
Segovia prepares to host the Kimble County Singing Convention at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday in the former school building. President Jimmie Simmons urges as many singers as possible to attend.
Lord Places Men in Vineyard Question Asked
A reader quotes a biblical line and asks what actions are being taken in tending a vineyard. The wording implies a moral or labor inquiry about stewardship and responsibility.
Hardgrave And Spiller Are New KEC Directors
R L Hardgrave elected from Sutton County and Roy Spiller from Murr Cleo as new directors at Kimble Electric Cooperative annual meeting in district court room. 125 members and 75 visitors attended. Elmo Osborne of Austin spoke on REA service 20th anniversary. Officers re elected include W E Allen E V Stewart and C V Whitworth as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Hardgrave
Sutton County
Roy Spiller
Murr-Cleo
Kimble Electric Cooperative
District Court Room
Elmo Osborne
Austin
State Cooperatives Organization
REA
W. E. Allen
E. V. Stewart
Chester Kirk
Allen
Stewart
C. V. Whitworth
Cemetery Aid Society plans remodeling and sprinklers
The Cemetery Aid Society met at Mrs. Walker Ragsdale’s home on July 11 and voted to remodel the Sexton’s house and purchase two new hoses and sprinklers. Donations are welcome to support these projects.
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Cemetery Aid Society
Walker Ragsdale
Sexton
Enviable maize crop irrigated on 50 acres near Kimble
Luke Hagood grows 50 acres of maize just outside the city on the Rocksprings highway. An open well 35 feet deep, 14 feet water, 1350 gallons per minute, irrigates with dirt ditches. This second crop is more uniform than last year and has hail insurance. Pecan trees in the irrigated area show ample moisture.
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Kimble
Luke Hagood
Rocksprings
Luke
Eagle Award to Kenneth Craven at Court of Honor
Kenneth Craven, Explorer, will receive the Eagle award at a Court of Honor in the Presbyterian Church next Tuesday evening at 7 30. Milton Wyatt of San Angelo will present the award. R D Rothmann serves as master of ceremonies. Craven has seven years in Scouting and will also receive a Merit badge and an emergency service award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Craven
Presbyterian Church
Milton Wyatt
San Angelo
Concho Valley
R. D. Rothmann
Advancemnt
Kenneth Haseen
Frank Hubbell
Red Cross
Cecil Craven
Kenneth
Pool Set Aside For Fat & Forty This Evening
The Junction municipal pool reserves the pool for older swimmers this Thursday night. Manager Frank Hubbell urges children to swim during the day and invites men and women to join a senior life saving and water safety class. Contact S T Rimes or Hubbell if unable to attend. The training prepares for summer camps and emergency life saving.
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Junction Municipal Pool
Frank Hubbell
S. T. Rimes
Hubbell
Local Births Highlight New Additions Across Texas
Look Who's Here reports the arrival of David Royce Bus te July 3 in San Antonio weighing four pounds 15% ounces. Elva De La santos born July 2 in a San Antonio hospital joins Kim Stovall born July 1 in Abilene. Grandparents include Mrs. Robert Stovall Abilene and Mr. Arthur Johnston. Great grandmother Mrs. W J Garrett Lampasas. Sister Joy age 10 also welcomes the babies.
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Royce E. Buste
David Royce
San Antonio
Julian de Lasantos
Elva
Kim
R. S. Stovall
Abilene
Robert Stovall
Arthur Johnston
W. J.garrett
Lampasas
Joy
Pleasant L Hicks Buried Here
Funeral services for Pleasant L Hicks who died Thursday at a Belton hospital were held Friday at the London Church of Christ in London with ministers Byron Beasley and Walter Leamons officiating. Burial followed in Junction cemetery. A native of Lampasas County born May 14, 1877, he had lived in Kimble County since 1917 and was a lifelong farmer. Survivors include his wife Frankie Hicks of London two sons Willie of Belton and T B Hicks of Pont Neches one daughter Margaret Jennings of El Paso one brother Jay of Junction and eight grandchildren.
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Pleasant L. Hicks
Belton Hospital
London Church of Christ
Byron Beasley
Llano
London
Walter W. Leamons
Junction 10Th St
Lampasas Co
Hicks
Kimble Co
Church of Christ In
Fankie Hicks
Willie
Belton
T. B
Pont Neches
Margaret Jennings
el Paso
Jay
Junction
Wool referendum ballots mailed in Kimble County
Aubrey E. Hill announces that Kimble County wool growers will vote by August 19 on a plan to deduct from wool and lamb payments to fund marketing promotion. If approved two thirds of voting producers must back it. results announced about September 1.
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Secretary of Agriculture
American Sheep Producers Council
Kimble County
ASC
Hill
Weaver Baby Barbara Sue Born to Mr and Mrs John Weaver
Barbara Sue is born to John and Barbara Weaver on Wednesday June 29 weighing seven pounds. Siblings Jacky and Jane welcome the new arrival as part of a growing family.
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Barbara Sue
John Lewis Weaver
Jacky
Jane
Birth of John Anthony Aguero
John Anthony is the son of Mr and Mrs Johnny Aguero born on Sunday June 26. He weighed 43 4 pounds.
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John Anthony
Johnny Aguero
De La Santoses Welcome Son Alfredo June 22
Mr and Mrs Stephen De La Santos are the proud parents of a 6% pound son named Alfredo born on June 22.
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Stephen de Lasantos
Alfredo
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Perez in June
Ledesia Beronica Perez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pas cual Perez, was born on June 18 weighing eight pounds.
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Ledesia Beronica Perez
Pascual Perez
Seven Pound Daughter Edna Mae Born to Cain Family
A seven pound daughter named Edna Mae was born on Wednesday June 29 to Mr and Mrs V C Cain.
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Edna Mae
V. C Cain
Worrells Return After Passings in Indiana
Mr and Mrs M FE Worrell returned home after visiting Arkansas Dallas and Austin while traveling from Indiana where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Worrell mother of Mr Worrell.
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M. FE. Worrell
Indiana
Mr. Worrell
Sarah Elizabeth Worrell
Arkansas
Dallas
Austin
Miss Mary Ellis Blackburn Visits Dumas Family
Miss Mary Ellis Blackburn from Dumas visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Blackburn and relatives over the Fourth.
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Mary Ellis Blackburn
Dumas
Calendar of Coming Events for July
Calendar listings show Rotary Club lunch July 14 at the swimming pool and an evening game Little League Cards versus Yanks at 8. July 15 Library Story Hour at 10. July 17 Kimble County Singing Convention Segovia 2:30. July 18 Library Association meeting 4, Baptist Brotherhood 8. Eagle Scout award program July 19 at Presbyterian Church 8. Social Security Field Representative July 21 Courthouse 2.
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Library
Kimble County
Segovia
Quarterly Meeting of
Library Association
Baptist Brotherhood
Presbyterian Church
Socal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dennis Blackburn
University of of Texas Medical School
Galveston
Wiedeman
Dennis
A&m
Cactus Study Club
P.T.A
Wright
Hayden Sales
Raymond Cavaness
San Angelo College
Rotary
Howard Morgan
Food Center
EAGLE
Bill Shakespeare
Council
Secrest
Mohair
Robert Winship
Sat
Hardgrave and
Spiller
KEC
John D. Phillips
C. O. Whitworth
W. O. Dickerson
B. W. Davis
J. O. Wright
Alfred Bannowsky
Marshall Alexander
Joe Hardgrave
Rudolph Becker
R. W. Rothmann
Tommie Murr
Laray Stapp
Cemetery Aid Meets
Hagood
A. C. Peterson
Robert S. Evins
Arthur Sikes
Joe Norris
Evins
Scouts
Junction Cemetery
Hodges Funeral Home
Belton Funeral Home
Aubrey E. Hill
Rotary Club
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