Parade Prize List Revealed for Hill Country Fair
Hill Country Fair officials and Kimble County businessmen outlined plans at the courthouse to stage the Parade of 49 celebrating the fair opening on August 11. Entries open to all, with prizes for most beautiful floats, most original, most comical, best child entry, and a Spirit of West Texas contest for riders under 12, to be judged and led in the parade at 9 a.m. August 11.
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Hill Country Fair Association
Kimble County
Spirit of
West Texas
West ‘Texas
Rev J J Ray Retires From Ministry
The Rev J J Ray, longtime First Christian Church minister in the Hill Country, retires on medical advice and returns to Mason. He says health prevents further preaching in Junction and will rest at home. Bro G C Schurman will arrange for a successor to lead the Junction church.
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J. J. Ray
Hill Country
Mason
Christian Church
Junction
Ray
G. C. Schurman
MMM Club Meeting Friday July 29
All Aggies and ex Aggies invited to a meeting Friday evening July 29 at the G E Broad place in McCulloch County. The A and M athletic department will present the program at the picnic grounds on the Broad place five miles north of Brady on the Coleman highway beginning at 7 30 p m. J S Farmer president will preside.
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Aggies
Cemetery Aid Society Meeting Set for August 4
The Cemetery Aid Society will hold a regular meeting on Thursday afternoon August 4 starting at 3 30 in the home of Mrs A G Farmer. All members are urged to attend and visitors are invited.
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Cemetery Aid Society
A. G. Farmer
Dunk Attends Aunt's Funeral in Houston
W. H. Dunk attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs. W. H. Dunk in Houston on Friday, noting family ties and the ceremony held in the city.
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W. H. Dunk
Houston
London Baptist Church Plans Revival
A revival meeting will open at London Baptist Church Friday August 5 and run through Sunday August 14 led by Rev. A R Coleman. An all day meeting is planned for Sunday August 7 with a basket dinner served.
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London Baptist Church
A. R. Coleman
Legion Auxiliary Names Delegates To State Convention
The local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary elected Mrs J F Herring and Mrs Antoinette Wynne as delegates and Mrs Roy Gilliam and Mrs T T Hodges as alternates to the state convention set for August 5 to 7, announced by immediate past president Mrs Floyd Little.
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American Legion Auxiliary
J. F. Herring
Antoinette Wynne
Roy Gilliam
T. T. Hodges
Floyd Little
Court News Swindling Dominates Recent Docket
The county court docket shows 31 criminal cases since January 1, most charging swindling or swindling with a worthless check. One case on the civil docket is for a beer license. A trial is slated for August for a case labeled aggravated assault and battery, judge M C Blackburn notes. The docket includes a murder allegation against a defendant named John Doe.
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M. C. Blackburn
John Doe
Homemaking Department Opens at Junction Public Schools
The homemaking department will be open 9 a m to 12 o’clock daily until August 7. Miss Margaret Strube, the homemaking teacher, announced the schedule and will assist as needed. The 12 month plan began July 1 and equipment is available for public use. Miss Strube returns from a three week workshop at Southwest State Teachers College San Marcos. Also noted are visits by Miss Hand S Chakeravarty of the University of Calcutta and a party representing the American Friends Service Committee. Jack Harrison of Austin Theological Seminary preached at Junction Presbyterian Church as the regular minister Thomas D. Murphy is ill in a San Angelo hospital.
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Junction Public Schools
Margaret Strube
Miss Strube
Southwest State Teachers College
San Marcos
Jack Harrison
Austin Theological Seminary
Junction Presbyterian Church
Thomas D. Murphy
San Angelo
Wilbur and Harold Punk Return From State FFA Convention
Wilbur Punk and Harold Punk returned Friday from Dallas where they attended the State FFA convention. Wilbur served as a judge in the State Speaking Contest. They were accompanied by Lee Cowell of Alpine Bud McFaddin and Earl Anderson of Iraan who spent the night in the Dunk home.
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Wilbur
Harold Punk
Dallas
FFA
Lee Cowell
Alpine
Bud McFaddin
Earl Anderson
Iraan
Mrs J A Browning Home After Three Weeks Visit
Mrs J A Browning returns home following a three weeks visit in Goldthwaite. The trip included local social engagements and family gatherings with friends noting a pleasant stay and safe travels.
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J. A. Browning
Goldthwaite
Mr and Mrs Gene Tomberlin Host Guests in Rocksprings
Mr and Mrs Gene Tomberlin spent Sunday in Rocksprings as guests in the Clarence Taylor home, sharing a light social visit with local residents.
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Gene Tomberlin
Rocksprings
Clarence Taylor
Peace Officers Hold Quarterly Meeting Here
About 100 Hill Country law enforcement officers attended the Hill Country Peace Officers Association's second quarterly meeting held here Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff J O Wright presided at the 4 p m session in the courthouse and hosted the barbecue supper in City Park. October meeting planned for Rocksprings with Sheriff Rob Corder as host. County Attorney Albert Searcy gave the welcome. Guests included FBI San Antonio Alcohol Tax Unit San Antonio Game Wardens Texas State Highway Patrol Rangers sheriffs deputies and police. Round table discussed by attendees. Herbert Cox 24 Real County noted as the youngest sheriff in Texas. Al Plummer Bandera and Rev Lewis L Wilkins Rocksprings formerly of Junction were among guests.
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Hill Country
Hill Country Peace Officers Association
J. O. Wright
Rocksprings
Rob Corder
Albert Searcy
Wright
FBI of
San Antonio
Alcohol Tax Unit
Texas
Justices of the Peace
Earl Garrett
Kerrville
Herbert Cox
Real County
al Plummer
Bandera
Lewis L. Wilkins
Junction
Bible Class And Baptist Teams Tie In Softball League
The five weeks of softball play end the first half in a tie between the Men's Bible Class and the Baptist Church, each with one loss. Bible Class fell to the Veterans and Baptist to Bible Class. A free game between the two winners will likely be scheduled next week to break the tie, league president Pete Jacoby said. The second half begins with Baptist versus Latin Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Pete Jacoby
Baptists
Edd Cummins Wins Trip to Havana
Edd Cummins, noted for a strong record with Southland Life Insurance Co, earned a Havana trip with company officials. The group departs Houston and Dallas airports by Braniff five 54 passenger planes, spending five and a half days in Cuba. Cummins travels from Junction to Austin by bus, then to Houston for the flight.
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Edd Cummins
Southland Life Insurance Co
Havana
Cuba
Houston
Dallas
Braniff Airlines
Cummins
Junction
Austin
Local Women Teams to Play Menard in Menard
Two Junction women's softball squads meet Menard teams in Menard Thursday with first pitch at 7 30 p m. Dizzy Dames led by captain Mrs Frank Dagen face Menard High School. Rustlers meet Menard Red Sox. Managers and captains named. Fans urged to attend in Menard.
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Menard
Frank Dagen
Dizzy Dames
Menard High School
Rustlers
Menard Red Sox
Herman Meredith
J. D. Shannon
Lee Ruff
Cocaptain
Clovis Barker
Junction
Local Ladies Take Short Visits to Empire and Marble Falls
Mrs Ray Dobbs and Mrs Dave Ogle departed last Thursday for a visit in Empire Michigan. Mrs Jack Odiorne and their children Tommy and Connie Jo are visiting Marble Falls.
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Ray Dobbs
Dave Ogle
Empire, Michigan
Jack Odiorne
Tommy and
Connie Jo
Marble Falls
Padgett Family Returns to Graham Texas After Visit
Dr and Mrs W O Padgett and grandson Leslie Stubblefield returned Wednesday to their Graham Texas home after visiting relatives here.
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W. O. Padgett
Leslie Stubblefield
Graham
Texas
County Fire Truck Meeting Slated Saturday
A county wide meeting is set for Saturday at 3 00 pm in the courthouse to decide whether the county should build a special fire truck for country fires. Julius Marr, Kimble County Junior Chamber of Commerce president, notes the Jaycees sponsor the project. Contributions and pledges are being collected by Murr Jimmie Simmons Fire Department president and precinct representatives. With two thirds of citizens unsolicitated, the $3500 goal may be raised, about $700 of the $2000 promised has already been paid.
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Julius Marr
Kimble County
Sheep Dog Trials Set for Kerrville August Fourth to Sixth
Four hundred fifty dollars in cash prizes plus entry fees will be offered in Kerrville during the Angora Goat Centennial on August 4 5 and 6. One hundred fifty dollars will be awarded in each class. Four imported dogs owned by Louie Ragland Junction have been nominated for open trials. The champions from prior years return to vie for Champion of Champions. All range entries will be scored beforehand. A special 7:30 a m run on August 5 will qualify those not yet scored.
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Kerrville
Louie Ragland
Junction
Game Wardens Hold Regional Meeting in Hill Country
Game Wardens from 40 south and southwest Texas counties wrapped up two nights of camping at the Scout Ground on the South Llano River and held the Junction Region meeting. Capt J T Swanson said 24 of 28 wardens arrived Tuesday for the Hill Country Peace Officers Association gathering, with official talks Wednesday featuring Howard D Dodgen and F M Cowsert. A barbecue supper hosted by Swanson closed the event.
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South
Texas
Junction
South Llano River
Hill Country Peace Officers’ Association
J. T. Swanson
Scout Grounds
Howard D. Dodgen
Austin
Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission
F. M. Cowsert
Capt. Swanson
Marriage Licenses and Divorce Filed in County Court
County Clerk records show a marriage license issued Friday to O. G. Spillman and Mrs. Sarah Ann Barrick. Three days later the only divorce suit of the week was filed in the 112th District Court.
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Cupid
Kennon Stapp
O. G. Spillman
Sarah Ann Barrick
112Th District Court
Dizzy Dames Honored At Club Barbecue On Lawn
The Dizzy Dames women's softball team received a barbecue supper on Clint Jones lawn Saturday evening. Hosts were H. D. Lackey and the players' husbands. About forty five attended with players families and guests.
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Dizzy Dames
Clint Jones
H. D. Lackey
Reserve Seat Tickets For Hill Country Race Meet
Reserve seat tickets for the Hill Country Race Meet and Billie Sale go on sale Saturday at the Junction Warehouse Company. O C Wright Hill Country Fair Association secretary announced Wednesday. Seats cost 50 cents each in addition to general admission.
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Billie Sale
Junction Warehouse Company
O. C. Wright
Hill Country Fair Association
Junction All Stars to Host Menard Friday Softball Game
The Junction All Stars softball team will host Menard All Stars Friday at Hill Country Fair Grounds Park starting at 7:30 p.m. A prior rain delay in Menard delayed games with Dizzy Dames and Menard women, who won 10 to 7 in a three inning game. Omer Wright leads the men’s teams and invites men and boys 50 and under to join tonight’s play.
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Junction All Stars
Menard All Stars
Hill Country Fair Grounds
Red Sox
Menard
All Stars
Dizzy Dames
Ball Park
Omer Wright
Youth Center Plans Play Night at Hitchin' Post
Youth Cen ter Hitchin' Post invites all members to a weiner roast Friday at 3 30 p m at the center. After the roast, directed activities run until 11 p m. Frances Findlater and Nan Winstead will again assist, with two more counselors joining to handle expected larger crowd. Attendance rose from 12 two weeks ago to 45 last Friday.
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Youth Center Hitchin’ Post
Eleanor Borskey
Frances Findlater
Nan Winstead
Hill Terrace
Bridge Worker Falls 30 Feet at Six Mile Crossing
Lee Pettigrew escaped serious injury after a scaffold collapsed while he worked on the North Llano bridge at the Six Mile crossing. The incident occurred Tuesday about 2 p m, dropping Pettigrew about 30 feet. He was treated with x rays in town and returned to work Thursday.
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Lee Pettigrew
North Llano
Six Mile Crossing
Elmer Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Raymond Clark Leaves Pettus High Band Director Post
Raymond Clark, former Pettus High School band director, is spending the summer with his parents and has been reelected to the post but resigned to devote full time to piano teaching starting in September. He is a Junction High School and Southwest Texas State College graduate with a bachelor’s in music and has studied piano with Howard Orr and Frank Lembo.
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Raymond Clark
Pettus High School
W. A. Clark
Junction High School
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
Howard Orr
Kansas City Conservatory of Music
Frank Lembo
Cincinnati Conservatory
Street Parade Opens Hill Country Fair August
A street parade at 10 a.m. Thursday August 11 starts the Hill Country Fair Association’s 15th annual race meet and billies sale. The following days include a livestock sale by Lemuel Jones, six purse races totaling 2700 added, Jack rope and barrel races, and nightly music by Jimmy Klein and his orchestra Thursday and Saturday with Texas Top Hands on Friday.
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Billie Sale
Hill Country Fair Association
Lemuel Jones
Fair Grounds
Jack Pee
Jimmy Klein
Texas Top Hands
KCVS Classes Schedule Summer Vacation And Reassignments
Kimble Vocational School will close for summer July 29 through August 11 with schedule and staff changes. New agricultural supervisors include Jack McMillan, Porter, and Vernon Porter. Sonora will add a new agriculture class. Roosevelt and Sonora will use the Marr workshop August 1. Roosevelt gains Glen Richardson as instructor. Ben Wyatt Jr. becomes shop instructor. Five distributive education classes are taught by Wright, Ferguson, McLemore, Fooks, and Ray.
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Kimble Vacations
Pete W. Jacoby
Jack McMillian
London
Kuly Vernon Porter
Uvalde
McMillan
Sonora
Robert Kelley
Murr
Roosevelt
Glen Richardson
Ben A. Wyatt, Jr
Brownwood
Kimble School
Junction
Menard
Rocksprings
L. Richardson, Jr
W. P. Grisham
Porter
Billie Kidd
W. K. Granville
James E. Epperson
W. M. Moore
Kelley
Marr
Bill Wright
Louis Ferguson
George McLemore
Leslie Fooks
Ross Ray
Eleanor Borskey Named Director Youth Center
Eleanor Borskey, director of Hill Terrace Ranch Camp for Girls, becomes sponsor of the Hitchin Post Youth Center and director of youth center activities. She succeeds Gussie Watson, away at summer school at Texas U. Borskey is owner and director of Hill Terrace with twenty years in youth work and a former professional Girl Scout worker.
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Eleanor Borskey
Hill Terrace Ranch
Hitchin’ Post
L. D. Borden
Board of Advisors
Borskey
Gussie Watson
Texas U
Hill Terrace
Santa Anna Girl Joins Hill Terrace Ranch Camp for Girls
Miss Barbara Bruce daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Bruce of Santa Anna arrived last week at Hill Terrace Ranch Camp for Girls to assist with horsemanship during the current three weeks term.
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Barbara Bruce
C. D. Bruce
Santa Anna
Hill Terrace Ranch
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Parade
MMM Club
Legion Auxiliary
Court News
Youth Center
KCVS
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