Main Street By I C Humble Station B Booster Day Highlights
A Western hospitality feature praises station hostesses Mrs A G Lee Mrs George Ard Mrs T M Tomberlin and Mrs Dillard Motley and other wives of employees. It notes a camping trip with a Hamer style war dance a cot breakage a river ducking and legislative quirks about a two house legislature and a soda cap on the floor session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Lee
George Ard
T. M. Tomberlin
Dillard Motley
Goat Dipping Demonstration Set at Omer C Wright Ranch
County Agent R E Homann announces a repeat goat dipping demonstration to be held Saturday June 3 at the Omer C Wright ranch. The event will cover the latest round vats information and ranchmen are urged to attend. Troop 20 Junction Scouts met last Thursday selecting Milton Powell as scribe while Arthur Lee McCarroll led the Scout oath. The group plans a hike Saturday evening on the scout grounds near the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer C. Wright
R. E. Homann
Junction
Milton Powell
Arthur Lee McCarroll
Paving to Begin on Highway 151 East of Menard
The topping of highway No. 151 east of Menard is to begin next week with Allhands and Briley of Dallas moving in machinery. Rock crushing is in progress as Cecil Montgomery A G Moncrief and J F Morange from San Angelo relocate their families to Menard for the project per the Menard News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
Allhands and
Briley
Dallas
Cecil Montgomery
A. G. Moncrief
J. F. Morange
San Angelo
Menard News
May marriage licenses issued in county clerk records
The month of May shows licenses issued for Lawrence Reynolds and Mary McWhirt on May 1, Augustine Rodriguez and Ermine Ribas on May 6, James Alford Deal and Louise Taylor on May 10, Shelton E Mangum and Jewel Mae Bode on May 20. Mr and Mrs Gordon Stewart and their sons are back at the Stewart ranch after a term in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Randolph
Lawrence Reynolds
Mary McWhirt
Augustine Rodriguez
Ermine Ribas
James Alford Deal
Louise Taylor
Shelton E. Mangum
Jewel Mae Bode
Gordon Stewart and Sons
Stewart Ranch
Stewart and Sons
San Antonio
First Flower Show Set For Saturday At Courthouse
Preparations complete for the first Cut Flower show at the Kimble County Courthouse Saturday starting at one. Entrants must bring flowers by 11 a.m. to allow setup before the public viewing. Prizes will go to top displays in roses, home grown pot plants, annuals bouquets, mixed bouquets, and cactus. Sponsored by the Garden Club with committee chair Mrs. C. T. Holekamp and members Mrs. C. A. Schraub and Mrs. J. S. Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Garden Club
C. T. Holekamp
C. A. Schraub
J.S. Farmer
Joint Highway Meeting Formed for State No 27 Support
Kerrville, Sonora, and Kimble County chambers of commerce held a joint meeting in Kimble County Court House Tuesday forming a temporary organization to back State Highway No 27. Emil A. Loeffler was elected temporary chairman and H. V. Stokes temporary secretary. Next meeting set for Tuesday June 13 in Sonora with invitations to counties between Van Horn and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Cheese Demonstration Held At Junction Home
Miss Mildred R. Ferguson of the Farm Security Administration led a cheese making and cheese cooking demonstration at the home of Mrs. M. B. Bethel in Junction on May 25. Attending were Mrs. Raymond R. Kincannon, Mrs. William H. Harwood, Mrs. Robert N. Winship Jr., Mrs. Lee Maddux, Mrs. T. B. Phillips, Mrs. M. B. Bethel, Mrs. Robert N. Winship Sr., and District Supervisor Alice Maye Atwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred R. Ferguson
Farm Security Administration
M. B. Bethel
Junction
Raymond R. Kincannon
William H. Harwood
Robert N. Winship,Jr
Lee Maddux
T. B. Phillips
Robert N. Winship
Alice Maye Atwell
Supervised Playground Opens June 10 for City Kids
Beginning Saturday June 10 and each Saturday after, children ages three to six play in the city park from three to six pm. Activities include baseball croquet jump rope horseshoes table games and a story hour with supervision by two or more Young Women's Missionary circle members of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Missionary Circle
The
Methodist Church
Sheep and Goat Raisers Meet At Mason June Seventh
A county meeting of Sheep and Goat Raisers Association directors will be held in Mason on June 7 with the Woman’s Auxiliary also meeting. An 8 p.m. informal banquet opens the event followed by a 10 p.m. dance hosted by the Junior and Senior Chambers of Commerce. Morning sessions start at 9 a.m. with a barbecue lunch at noon and calf roping at 2 p.m. The program covers wool promotion, state and national legislation, and wool dealer regulations. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Mason
Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Chambers of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Mason Livestock and Game _ Protective Association
Mason Roping Club
National
Wool Growers Association
Hundreds Attend Station B Annual Booster Day
Humble Pipe Line Company Station B hosts Booster Day with tours, tennis, swimming, and two baseball games. Station A defeats Station B 13 to 7, Junction all-stars beat Sonora 12 to 5, followed by a large barbecue and a display by the Junction Drum and Bugle Corps. Notables from Humble Oil and Refining attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Pipe Line Company
Junction All-Stars
Sonora All-Stars
Junction Boys
Humble Oil and Refining Company
W. C. Arnett
B. C. Broad
Lee Jones
Pete Nichol
Gorseclose
Berry
D. T. Monroe
Bill Giesen
G. A. Mabry
Taylor
Surles
W. L. Howard
G. A. Lee
Griggs
Jenkins King
Frank and
Walsh
Junction Drum and Bugle Corps
Camping Places Wanted in Kimble County
Tourists seek camping sites in Kimble County. Landowners are asked to contact Secretary J. D. Motley at the chamber of commerce office next to the post office to lease sites and cooperate with inquiries from visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
J. D. Motley
Chamber of Commerce
Motley
County 4-H Club Holds First County Meet in Junction
Twenty two Kimble county 4-H members and their fathers gathered Saturday at the courthouse in Junction for the first county wide meet. Plans were made to attend district encampment in San Angelo and the Sonora wool show. Six boys demonstrated range flock and sheep breeding. three Angora goat club members will exhibit at Sonora show June 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Kimble County Club
Junction
San Angelo
Sonora
Legion Auxiliary Benefit Party at American Legion Hall
The Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit party at the American Legion Hall on Friday evening, June 9, to raise funds. Local residents are invited to attend for an evening of activities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Junction Garden Club Flower Show Entry Deadline
The Junction Garden Club invites entries of flowers for their show with a submission deadline not later than eleven o clock Saturday June 3rd. The public is invited to attend and view the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Garden Club
Sonora Lions Plan Second Annual Auction and Wool Show
Preparations are underway for the Sonora Lions Club Second Annual Auction and the 4 H Club Wool and Mohair Show at the wool warehouse on June 10. Seven counties line up for premiums in wool and mohair with awards for best display bags fleeces and county groups. Five to seven premiums are offered to 4 H Club boys along with prorated cash on their wool sales. Trades day feature is sponsored by Sonora merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora Lions Club
Sonora Merchants
Alex J. Hamer Moves Store to New Location
Alex J. Hamer Kash and Kar ry Grocery opens Monday in old Gann Grocery Co. building. Hamer built that building and ran a store there years ago, later moving to San Antonio, then four years in the bank building near the post office. Now back home with more room to serve customers, a larger, select line and parking on the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex J. Hamer
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Sells Out
The American Legion Auxiliary reports a sell out of poppies last Saturday. Margaret Cunningham sold the greatest number of poppies. All poppies were disposed of. The auxiliary thanks the Junction Eagle for publicity. Proceeds go to disabled veterans in the Legion Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the
American Legion Auxiliary
Margaret Cunningham
The
Legion Auxiliary
Junction Eagle
Legion Hospital
Onions Promise New Money Crop For Kimble County
G. W. Bishop from the W. W. Buck farm near London brought in white Bermuda onion samples to the Kimble County Chamber of Commerce office last week. Eight onions weighed seven pounds. County Agent R. E. Homann noted they exceeded standard market size, suggesting potential as a new money crop for Kimble County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bishop
W. W. Buck
London
Kimble County
Junction visitors from London couple with child
Mr and Mrs Arch Cavaness and their young daughter of the London community were visitors in Junction on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Cavaness
London
Junction
Kimble Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting
The Kimble County Chamber of Commerce held its first general meeting in the district courtroom with a barbecue supper for over 100. President Rudy Kott and vice president Roy Borden led the session, naming committees and outlining plans to boost advertising and countywide commerce, with pledges totaling about 300 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
F. S. Bissett
Barney Williams
Jim Carpenter
C. F. Hamer
Sed Durst
Hays Davis
Junction
R. L
Rudy) Kott
Roy Borden
A. G. Lee
J. D. Motley
Mr. Borden
Chamber of Commerce
R. L. Kott
J. W. McLendon
R. E. Homann
C. H. Holland
L Hodges
A. A. Bannowsky
Emil A. Loeffler
A. G. Farmer
W.K. Hardeman
C. T. Holekamp
Reuben Loeffler
J. L. Cunningham
H. O. Denman
Philip Joseph
Merchants Trade Service
C. W. McCarroll
Leon Powell
Wm. H. Goldberg
E. B. Moss
Cecil Craven
A. D. Flatt
M. L. Pinkerton
Weaver H. Baker
John M. Hawkins
Gully
J. E. Wiedeman
Roy Spiller
J. S. Farmer
Flock Shearing Demonstrations Announced by Agent
County Agent R. E. Homann announced three 4 H flock shearing demonstrations starting Saturday June 3 at the Clay Holland ranch then June 4 at the E R Brown ranch in Harper and June 5 at the E E Bot ranch The events aim to teach boys sheep breed improvement wool production and marketing Fleece clips will be weighed stapled rolled and tied Demonstrations begin at 9 00 A M at each location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Homann
Clay Holland Ranch
E. R. Brown
Harper Section
E. E. Bot
Homar
Sonora
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. C
Nelson
Austin
Coke Stevenson
Senate
Coke
BOY Scouts
Ing
W. C. Gilmore
W. R. Cusenberry
R. L. Hallam
H. V. Stokes
Dr. L. H. Webb
Wm. O. Harwell
Walter Saenger
R. M. Markee
W. N. Hardeman
J. B. Randolph
Lions Club
Woodmen
Lions Plan
Kimble
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