Texas governors race hits high gear in 1938 sweepstakes
In Austin the Texas gubernatorial contest tightens as eleven entrants vie for runoff spots. Leaders Tom Hunter Bill McCraw Lee O Daniel and Ernest Thompson clash for the final run off while Gov Allred moves toward a new South Federal District Court judgeship set for September 5.
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Austin
Texas
Tom Hunter
Bill McCraw
Atorney
Lee O'Daniel
Fort Worth
Ernest Thompson
O'Daniel
Thompson
McCraw
Hill-Billy Music
Allred
James V. Allred
New South Federal District Court
Washington
Roosevelt
Wichita Falls
Jerry Mann
Ralph Yarnborough
Walter Woodul
Woodul
Porter Family Welcomes Son John Preston
Mr and Mrs Chas Porter of Big Spring announce the arrival of a son named John Preston at their home on July seventh. Grandmother Mrs T P Porter recently returned from Big Spring on Sunday.
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Chas. Porter
Big Spring
John Preston
T. P. Porter
Feeder Lamb Show Scramble Set for August 12
In Hill County 30 Kimble County ranchmen will exhibit 5 feeder lambs each at the Feeder Lamb Show and Lamb Scramble on August 12. The event includes judging by pens, classing and grading demonstrations, and a lamb draw for some 30 club members to participate. The aim is to promote feeder and fat lambs and wool from the county while aiding members with livestock demonstrations. The show, on the third day of the stock show, starts at nine in the morning.
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Kimble County
Ranchmen Value Prices Over Partisan Politics in Wool Market
Ranchers focus on wool and mohair prices more than gubernatorial politics. Higher 25 cent wool and 40 to 50 cent mohair, plus good rainfall, drive decisions as governors struggle to influence legislation. Many have already sold spring clips, though fall shearing looms with hoped for profits.
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O'Daniel
McCraw Thompson
Hunter
Elder J D Phillips to Lead Meetings at Cleo Schoolhouse
Elder J D Phillips of Eola Texas will begin a series of meetings at Cleo Sunday morning July 24 at 11 oclock. Services will be held Sunday morning and Sunday evening and on each weekday evening at 8 15 closing Sunday July 31. Phillips is known in Kimble county for prior meetings and invites Bear Creek and nearby communities to attend.
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J.D. Phillips
Cleo
J. D. Phillips
Eola
Texas
Phillips
Kimble
Bear Creek
Rain Returns to Junction After Six Week Drought
A good rain arrives in Junction marking a relief after six weeks with a two inch event on June 9. by Wednesday morning .13 inch was recorded and Thursday brought continued rainfall. Through press time total rainfall for the period reached 2.68 inches with more rain ongoing.
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Junction
Texas
Sample Primary Ballot Aids Kimble County Voters
A sample ballot appears on page two of the Eagle this week to help Kimble county residents study the primary election ticket. With more voters and poll tax receipts, voters are urged to review candidates beforehand to ease casting ballots on July 23 and to save the sample for discussion with friends.
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The
Eagle
Kimble County
Beauty Parade On Horseback At Hill Country Fair
Hill Country Fair Association plans a beauty parade on horseback with young ladies to showcase trained mounts in flag races figure riding and related stunts. O W Cardwell oversees the feature and urges participants to train polo ponies and race horses now for the event.
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Hill Country Fair Association
O W. Cardwell
Cardwell
School board fills faculty vacancies for next year
At a recent school board meeting, several teachers were elected to fill vacancies and most positions are filled though one high school post remains. Superintendent Rothmann says chemistry will be added to the high school curriculum next term.
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R. D. Rothmann
R. P. Kothmann
Edgar Taylor
Menard Baptist Encampment Sets Dates and Leaders
The 14th annual Menard Baptist Encampment runs August 22 to 28 with a Sunday night closing service. Baylor Bible instructor Dr. B. O. Herring will speak twice daily, and Rev. J. H. McClain is president with Grover Sanders as business manager.
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Menard Baptist
B. O. Herring
Baylor University
Brady Baptist Association
J. H. McClain
of Menard
Grover Sanders
Keyser Mogford Family Reunion Set for August 14
The annual Keyser Mogford family reunion will be held Sunday August 14 at Klaerner's Park near Frederickburg. An arrangements committee meeting Wednesday at Cherry Springs included WN Lee Eckert Charles Keyser Llano and F W Mogford Long Mountain community.
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Keyser-Mogford
Klaerner’s Park
Frederickburg
Cherry Springs
WN. Lee
Eckert
Charles Keyser
Llano
F. W. Mogford
Long Mountain
Kimble County Rally Support for Marvin E Blackburn
Kimble County should rally to support Marvin E Blackburn Jr as he campaigns across Seth district for the state representative seat. Blackburn visits many sections but with ten counties to cover he cannot door knock. residents urged to give him a strong Kimble County majority Saturday over rivals. He was the first to state campaign issues and presents a constructive program aiming to earn local support.
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Kimble County
Marvin E. Blackburn
Marvin E. Blackburn, Jr
Seth
Blackburn
Absentee ballots sent in Kimble County rise
Kimble County reports 115 absentee ballots mailed by the county clerk. A reporter found not all ballots returned, signaling ongoing voting participation.
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Kimble County
Harrison Couple Attends Bode Reunion in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs E H Harrison attended the Bode reunion in Fredericksburg on Sunday with family members and friends present for the gathering.
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E. H. Harrison
Bode
Fredericksburg
Craven's Pharmacy to display election board Saturday night
Craven's Pharmacy will install a large bulletin board on the east side of their store Saturday night July 23 and distribute election returns for county and state. Presiding judges must telephone vote totals at seven and at intervals until county results are in. Effort will be made to publish county and state results promptly and accurately.
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Craven's
Mrs Nat Cowsert Dies Sudden at West Junction Home
Mrs Nat Cowsert born February 20 1869 in De Witt County dies at 69 in West Junction after a recent illness. She married R Nat Cowsert December 8 1891 and leaves three children Tommy Lena Terry, three grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. Funeral at Methodist Church July 14 with burial in Junction Cemetery.
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Martha Jane Bailey Cowsert
R. Nat Cowsert
West Junction
Cowsert
Methodist Church
Ennis B. Hill
Lena Tons
Terry Cowsert
J .S. Foley
B.D. Thomas
St Bailey
Order of the Eastern Star
Legion Auxiliary
Feeder Lamb Show Set at Hill Country Fair and Rodeo
Ranchers invited to exhibit five feeder lambs at the Kimble County Fair August 12 with free pen space and judging by a specialist. Donated lambs go to the Lamb Scramble near the grandstand at 1 p.m. Surplus lambs may be auctioned. Dick Homan and Bill Gregory urged participation to boost youth and local promotion.
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Kimble County
Dick Homan
Bill Gregory
Voting rules and procedures for the July 23 Democratic primary
The article outlines polling hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a Saturday July 23 and details voter eligibility, residence rules, poll tax provisions, and exemptions for the primary. It covers affidavit requirements, use of poll lists, ballot handling, and restrictions on marking ballots, plus duties of election judges and the presiding judge. It also notes a social item about Miss Yvonne Molloy’s return to Uvalde after visiting Mrs. Bart Randolph.
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Austin
State Department
Kimble
Yvonne Molloy
Uvalde
Bart Randolph
Lions to Host Group Meeting Here at Eight
The Junction Lions Club will host the Group Meeting next Wednesday at eight o clock. Past President B L Smith will provide a barbecue supper. Walter W Leamons, secretary, reports visiting Lions from other clubs and asks all local members to attend with wives or guests.
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Junction Lions Club
B. L. Smith
Walter W. Leamons
Junction Club
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Julian Capers, Jr
Tom Connally
Jimmie Allred
Weather Report
Cr. W. Cardwell
Clayton Hopkins
W. W. Gregory
Effie Roy Felps
Louie Ragland
Ramsey Randolph
Fae Jensen
Mertie Marie Fowler
Edwin Gamble
Albert Martin
Walter Tinsley
Nevada Blackburn
Gussie Watson
O. B. Faubion
Bernice Kindrick
Guy Munn
Wm. McAngus
Sam Bowers
Astor Wallace
Mattie Patterson
Austin Durst
Eleene Newby
Menard
Nat Cowsert
Spen
Dallas
Day
Coke Steven
Dal
Las
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