Hill Country Bankers Meet At Kerrville
The Hill Country Bankers Association held a quarterly session Saturday July 24 at the Blue Bonnet Hotel Kerrville with Junction National Bank as host. The program included a business agenda and officers election. Speakers praised Junction as a desirable residence and resort, noting Fort Worth bankers interest in moving there. Continued on last page.
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Hill Country Bankers’ Association
Blue Bonnet
Kerrville
Junction National Bank
Junction
Fort Worth
Adamietz
Plans for Junction Hill Country Race Meet and Show
The Hill Country Race Meet rodeo and Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association plan a large event in Junction on August 10 01 and 12 Amenities include big goat sheds with an auction ring, an added race horse barn, expanded pens and troughs for rodeo performers, improved grounds, space for fine sheep exhibits with a sheep sale, and the Kiddie Show led by C W Cardwell. Details on programs and Kiddie Show will be in next week’s Eagle and a special edition will cover all shows and entertainment.
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Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association
Junction
C. W. Cardwell
Cozy Coffee Shop Adds Air Cooling System
Howard Blackburn is installing and washing air cooling equipment in the Cozy Coffee Shop for patrons comfort. The plant should be completed by week’s end amid recent hot weather.
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Howard Blackburn
Blackburn
Junction Eagle Special Edition Promotes Hill Country Fair
The Junction Eagle will publish a special edition on Thursday August 5 dedicating coverage to the Hill Country Fair Race Meet Rodeo and a 17th Annual Show and Sale of the Texas Angy Raisers Association. The three day August 10 11 12 celebration will be widely publicized with news and ads. Hundreds of non subscribers in Kimble and nearby counties will receive the issue to promote the event and merchants advertising.
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Junction Eagle
Texas Angy Raisers Association
Kimble
Bank falls injure Chas Cunningham in window mishap
Chas F Cunningham 17 son of Chas K Cunningham cashier at Junction National Bank, suffered internal injuries after slipping from a window into the basement entry while attempting to reach a door key. He was taken home, then to San Antonio for surgery to remove a damaged kidney. He remained under care with hope for quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Cunningham
Chas. K. Cunningham
Junction National Bank
San Antonio
J. E. Wiedeman
Revival Meeting At Evergreen Schoolhouse
Arrangements for a revival at Evergreen schoolhouse begin Monday night August 2 and continue each night through the following Sunday night. Elder Walter W Leamons of the Junction Church of Christ will preach at 8 15 PM with a cordial public invitation to attend.
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Evergreen Schoolhouse
Walter W. Leamons
Junction Church of Christ
Meeting of ex service men urged at courthouse
An urgent call goes out for all ex service men to meet at the courthouse at eight o clock on August 5 to complete the reorganization of the Burt M Fleming Post of the American Legion. Also notes include H W Toepperwein of Menard entering the race for representative of the 86th district and updates on J B Stevenson’s illness and travel for hospital care.
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Burt M. Fleming
American Legion
the Eagle
H. W. Toepperwein
Menard
Coke R. Stevenson
Weekly Payroll For County Highway Projects Totals 4100
Figures from the State Highway Department show 221 men on county highway construction payrolls last week. Total payroll for the period amounted to 4100 dollars.
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W. N. Hardeman
State Highway Department
Blowout Fatal Crash Near Junction In Menard
A Magnolia Petroleum Gasoline truck owned by Frank Hartgraves of Menard left the Junction Menard road after a blowout. Ruby New, 23, was killed instantly and her brother William, 27, died later at a hospital. The pair, residents of Menard, were survived by their parents, a sister Vera, and brothers Jimmy and Weston.
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Menard
Magnolia Petroleum
Frank Hartgraves
Menard Road
Junction
Ruby New
William
Bar Ditch
George New
Vera
Jimmy
Weston
Band Director Arrives August First in Junction
Eawin Gamble director of the Junction School Band will arrive in Junction about August 1 to prepare the band. Rodeo Angora Goat Show to be held in Junction on August 11 and 12. Members should start practice for three days of hard work to shape their lips.
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Eawin Gamble
Junction
Truck Thief Tracked Down After Night Pursuit
On Wednesday night around 8:30 Royce Buster spotted his truck moving along Main Street and thought Blake Chenault was driving. He and Chenault soon met on the street, realizing a thief was at the wheel. They pursued and boxed the vehicle near Bodare, detaining the driver. Hollis Hedrick, 18, of Corpus Christi, was jailed after questioning. he claimed a sick mother in Sonora, but deputies did not corroborate the story.
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Royce Buster
Main Street
Blake Chenault
Mr. Chenault
Mr. Buster
Bodare
S. C. Durst
Hollis Burt Hedrick
Corpus Christi
Sonora
Hutchison
Junction Service Station Adds Lincoln Lubrication System
The Junction Service Station installed a Lincoln Lubrication System to better service the large number of cars. Chester Simon operates the machine and guarantees a satisfactory lubrication job. Alton Mason and Chester Simon appreciate the business and highlight improved service with this costly equipment.
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Junction
Chester Simon
Alton Mason
Mr and Mrs wm Goldberg Visit San Antonio
Mr and Mrs William Goldberg visited in San Antonio on Sunday. Mr Goldberg returned home while Mrs Goldberg traveled to Dallas to buy fall and winter goods for their store.
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Wm. Goldberg
San Antonio
Mr. Goldberg
Mrs. Goldberg
Dallas
Lions Club Reorganizes After Holiday Meeting
Junction Lions Club met at the Methodist Church Annex for a luncheon and reorganization after a two month break. Eighteen members and visitors attended as Acting president Ramsey Randolph spoke on Lionism and Lions International. New officers to be elected at the next 12:00 Wednesday meeting. all members urged to attend.
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He Junction Lions Club
Wedsday
Methodist Arch
Ramsey Randolph
Lions International
Astor Wallace
Lions Club
Ennis B. Hill
Methodist Church Annex
Goat Sales Best In Years In Opinion
Marvin Skaggs, breeder of fine Angoras, says goat sales are the best in years after selling nine choice billies for 425 dollars. He plans to hold them until the big Angora show on August 10 11 and 12, predicting Kimble county will see its best display of billies at the sale.
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Marvin Skaggs
Skaggs
N. H. Skaggs
Marvin
Kimble County
Angora
Junction
Harper Hosts Woodmen Of World Barbecue in Stewart's Grove
The Hill Country District Woodmen of World enjoyed a free noon barbecue at Stewart's Grove in Harper on Saturday July 24 hosted by the Harper camp. Members and families attended rodeo acts calf and goat roping then a baseball game between the Harper Cubs and Fredericksburg Eagles followed by a dance in Harper Hall with a colored swing band. The outing drew attendees from nearby camps and praise for Harper hospitality. Mrs. Frankissett and Jimmie visited San Marcos with Otis Wharton. N. H. Skaggs returned from London trip while another daughter from Houston joined Mogford home visits.
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Woodmen of World
Stewart's Grove
Harper
Harper Camp
Harper Cubs
Fredericksburg Eagles
Harper Hall
Junction Camp
Local stock trades and moves across Texas shows
Local notes report Hodges selling 250 mutton sheep to Tatum and 200 lambs to a Menard buyer with price undisclosed. Bold sells 100 cows and calves to Cecil Walston at Menard, prices around 60 for cows, 45 for dry cows. Sofge moves to Copperas Cove to ranch, sells North Llano ranch to Herbert Simon, family plans move. Craven sells 254 mutton sheep at 6.00 per cwt and contracts September lambs. Rudolph Tatum shifts about 1800 sheep to Winters for Sudan grass. Angora goats fetch 425 for nine billy goats. Junction goat show slated August 10–12.
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W. B. Bold
Cecil Walston
Menard
F. Sofge
Copperas Cove
Llano
Herbert Simon
Demonstration in Archery at Courthouse Lawn
A large crowd gathered at the courthouse lawn last Saturday to see Elbert Wheeler perform an archery demonstration. Wheeler, renowned in the country, demonstrated various bows and arrows and repeated the show on request. Sayers Farmer and several veteran archers, including W. M. Keen and R. M. Alexander, attended to congratulate him.
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Elbert Wheeler
Jane
Sayers Farmer
Kimble County
Mr. Wheeler
W. M. Keen
R. M. Alexander
Odie Wright
Private Joe Hensley’s Three Month Fort Clark Assignment
Private Joe Hensley, first class of Fort Clark, Brackettville, serves a three month term. He notes fifth class Specialist status pertains to the radio division. Mrs B L Smith visits relatives in Tulsa Oklahoma. Mrs W C Oliver visits her mother in San Antonio. C A Goodwin visited Menard on Sunday. Alton Mason and C F Hamer visited Brownwood last Friday where Mr Hamer received a new Plymouth from A B Hodges.
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Joe Hensley
Fort Clark
Brackettville
Joe
Alton Mason
C. F. Hamer
Brownwood
Mr. Hamer
New Plymouth
A. B. Hodges
Lighted Bridge Opening Dates Set for August 10 11 12
Construction officials announce the new South Llano Bridge will open to traffic August 10 11 and 12 for the Hill Country Fair Race Meet and Rodeo. West Texas Utilities to provide electrical night lighting. Official dedicatory program to follow after state acceptance, with a September 1 target. Other Kimble County road projects Segovia Cutoff and Johnson Fork Bridge are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Abbott
New South Llano
W. N. Hardeman
State Highway Department
J. B. Randolph
West Texas Utilities Company
Emil A. Loeftier
C. A. Schraub
H. C. Denman
Kimble County
Segovia
Allhands & Davis
Johnson Fork
Ward & Worrell
Orphan Home Singers Deliver Notable Junction Church Program
Twenty one singers from Boles Orphan Home performed at Junction Church of Christ Sunday at three. Under evangelist G E McCaleb, former minister at Trinity Texas, the event pleased the congregation. Afterward the group joined the City Park supper and entertainment.
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Boles Orphan Home
Junction Church of Christ
G. E. McCaleb
Trinity
Texas
Walter W Leamons
City Park
Commissioners Court Receives Wide Praise for Unanimous Decisions
The present commissioners court led by Judge J. B. Randolph and members J. O. Wright R. H. Spiller Henry Grobe and R. B. Moor drew praise from road enthusiasts for 31 months of record voting without dissent on highway projects. They oversaw rights of way surveying fencing and state and federal road programs totaling over 700000 while maintaining unanimous votes. C W McCarroll president of Junction Rotary attended Seguin district conference. August Bruns and Jamily joined a family reunion near Fredericksburg last Sunday and returned Monday with a great time.
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J. B. Randolph
J. O. Wright
R. H. Spiller
Henry Grobe
R. B. Moor
Highway Commission
Commissioners Court
C. W. McCarroll
The
Junction Rotary Club
Seguin
August Bruns
Jamily
Fredericksburg
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Joe L. Cunningham
Philip Joseph
Olive Chadwell
Janice Mellinger
Mexico City
Old Mexico
Monterrey
Laredo
James L. Wyatt
George Cavaness
Mildred
Chas. Cunningham
Bank
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J. B. Stevenson
R.C. Bruce
Lavina
J. H. Savage
Jewell Murr
DeLeon, Texas
Mary Willis
Terrell Wells
Daug
Lincoln Lubric
Vice Station
Llano Bridge
DY Harper
Frankissett
Jimmie
San Marcos
Mrs
Otis Wharton
Patsy Anne
Warren Mogford
London
Houston
Mogford
R. C. Tatum
Rudolph Tatum
Sudan
Sley Hom
Mrs. B. L. Smith
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mrs. W. C. Oliver
Mrs. H. Austin
C. A. Goodwin
Menard Sunday
Rphan Home Singers
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