Wife of London physician dies after stroke
Mrs. Nannie F. France, wife of Dr. J. W. France of London, died at home last Monday after a stroke of paralysis. Burial occurred Tuesday at London cemetery with Rev. Lewis Pearl presiding. Born December 18, 1858 in Missouri, she lived in Texas and Missouri before moving to Paint Rock in 1906 and London in 1917. Survived by husband, a son M. S. France, a daughter Mrs. M. E. Strader, and numerous grandchildren and their families. Previous strokes had left her in fair health for years.
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Nannie F. France
J. W. France
London
London Cemetery
Lewis Pearl
France
M. S. France
M. E. Strader
Claude Cartsenger
France Curtsenger
South Llano News Social Roundup and Local Visits
Miss Lillian Kendrick spends vacation at home. Mrs Turk Kendrick and baby visit Junction. H C Barfield and daughter from Center Point, plus Russell and baby from San Antonio, guests of Mrs F M Hodges. Party from San Antonio prospecting at 700 Springs. Singing at J Savage home well attended. Tom Reynolds hosts family reunion with music and dancing. Refreshments served at 12. Flutsch of Mee-Kavett visits Jack Hubbell family. Lane Hodges family leaves for Brady for S G Convention.
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Lillian Kendrick
Turk Kendrick
Baby
Junction
H. C. Barfield
Center Point
Russell
San Antonio
F. M. Hodges
700 Springs
J. Savage
Tom Reynolds
Flutsch
Mee- Kavett
Jack Hubbell
Lane Hodges
Brady
P. T. A. Notes From July Meeting at High School
The Parent Teachers Association met Monday afternoon July 27 at the High School. After a building inspection the treasury was authorized to pay for small repairs. Old business was postponed. Plans for a miscellaneous sale and a pie stand at the County Fair were discussed. Funds would be raised by soliciting fruits vegetables and canned products from exhibitors. Mrs Edgar Jordan was named arrangements chair and Mrs Chas Lukey soliciting chair.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Edgar Jordan
Chas. Lukey
Local Guests and Realty Director Named
Mrs W T Rea and granddaughter Vera Ramsey of Ft Worth with J B Rea and wife of Carlsbad Texas are visiting the Methodist parsonage this week. Felton Wright former Junction High School Principal and Athletic Coach has joined Llano Valley Realty Co and will head the Land Department. The office remains in the Stevenson and Baker Building.
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Felton Wright
Junction High School
Llano Valley Realty Co
Land Dept
Stevenson and Baker
J S Hardeman Dies Near Junction After Ill Health
J S Hardeman died at his daughter Mrs Guy E Wynnes home 14 miles south of Junction after years of failing health. He was 71, born near Nacogdoches and spent 85 years as a traveling salesman. Survived by daughter Mrs Wynne and two nephews W Bh Hardeman and C B Hardeman of Junction. Body taken to Dallas for funeral services tomorrow. Also notes on Dr Leuhrs and the Southwest Texas Medical Society meeting and G R Rethmanns horse accident. Don’t forget the Fair Committee meeting on Court House Lawn Saturday at 2 pm.
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J. S. Hardeman
Guy E. Wynne
Junction
Mr. Hardeman
Kimble County
Dallas
Jim Thomas
Conde Hardeman
Leuhrs
Kerrville
Southwest Texas Medical Society
Fair Committee
Court House
Bryan Dies in Dayton After Scopes Trial Role
William Jennings Bryan died suddenly in Dayton Tennessee last Sunday, likely from strain and overexertion linked to his role as chief counsel for the prosecution in the Scopes trial. He was a renowned world figure and a longtime Democratic leader, thrice nominated for president, helped elect Woodrow Wilson, and later served as Secretary of State.
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Dayton
Tenn
Scopes
Bryan
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
West Texas Utilities Plans High Line Across Concho County
West Texas Utilities Co builds high line with rights of way granted by Concho County Commissioners Court across county streets and highways. Eden grants right of way within city limits. Paint Rock Eden and Menard among signatories. Public notice confirms new utility corridor across local areas.
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Paint Rock
Eden
Menard
West Texas Utilities Co
Commissioners Court of
Concho County
Conchor Herald
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