Celebration Day Brings Kimble Residents Together
June sixth celebration drew Kimble citizens and out of county visitors for an afternoon of goat roping bronco riding and bull riding with times around 12 12 seconds. A night dance at Hawkins Riley Hall featured the San Angelo Blue Devils. Ice cream and cake at the Baptist Church lawn hosted by the W O W and W O C.
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Kimble
Happy
Hawkins-Riley Hall
San Angelo “Blue Devils
Baptist Church
Rocksprings Pair Wed in Junction Then Return Home
W F Owens of Rocksprings tied the knot with Miss Marguerite Reynolds of Junction on Sunday in Junction. The couple then toured to San Angelo and returned to Rocksprings Tuesday night to reside with Mrs. W G Brown, as friends extend best wishes.
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Rocksprings
Junction
West Texas
W. F. Owens
Rocksprings Telephone Co
Marguerite Reynolds
San Angelo
W. G. Brown
Weatherford Couple United In Texas Marriage
Miss Hettie Gephart and Mr. Arthur Stevenson were married in Weatherford Texas on Sunday June 5. Stevenson is a Ft Worth business man and Gephart is the eldest daughter of Dan and Mrs Gephart of Yates community, known across Kimble County. Friends wish them a long happy life.
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Weatherford
Texas
Hettie Gephart
Arthur Stevenson
Rainfall Helps Local Corn Crop Reach Peak Stage
Early Tuesday morning and again Wednesday night MATCHLESS KIMBLE reported rain totaling 85 to 100 of an inch. Indications point to more showers with wind and lightning but no damage reported. The rain is helping the corn crop reach full silk and tussle, bringing the crop over the top.
Pueblo Flood Equal Disaster at Corpus
Pueblo reports from June 7 describe vast flood damage and collapsed infrastructure. Red Cross official E B Orr compared conditions to the Corpus Christi disaster while rail lines and a main street viaduct suffered losses. Estimated property damage across Pueblo and Arkansas Valley ranges from millions to twenty million dollars with fears for lives and stranded residents.
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Pueblo
E. B. Orr
Red Cross
St. Lewis
Corpus Christi
Texas
South Pueblo
J. W. Pressy
H. A. Tice
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Tice
Missouri Pacific & Rio Grande
Colorado Springs
Arkansas Valley
Kansas State Line
Rockey Ford
Fowler
Manseanola
Pueblo flood death toll reaches fifty five in Colorado
Pueblo Colorado reports from Red Cross officials show fifty five known dead from Friday’s flood. Three bodies were sent to Fountain school, forty two in morgues, ten recovered on the St Charles mesa. No burials for several days due to impassable roads. Four more bodies recovered and twenty two dead in Avedale Vineland towns.
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Pueblo
Colo
Fountain School
Red Cross
St. Charles Mesa
Avedale
Vineland
Junction Opens New Grocery Store by Lawlers
A new grocery store began operations in Junction on June 6 under the name Junction Grocery Company. Located at the City Grocery old stand, it is owned by A. O. Lawler and H. H. Lawler, with all stock new and cash-only pricing aimed at low, honest business.
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Junction
Junction Grocery Company
Messrs
A. O. Lawler
H. H. Lawler
Kinble County
City Grocery
Mrs L L Skaggs Entertained At Tea
Afternoon tea at Dr and Mrs L L Skaggs honored guest Miss Lillian Cosles of Kansas City. High score awarded to Miss Willie Wright, second high to Mrs Phillip Joseph, consolation to Miss Phillis Loos of San Antonio. Guests included Mesdames Weaver H Baker Carl M Wolf Phillip Joseph A W Loeffler James Beddingfield Olney Patterson Coke R Stevenson J D Motley A D Toth San Antonio and Misses Lois Blix Hawkins Natalie Sandherr Winnie Reid and the honoree and hostess.
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L. L. Skaggs
Lillian Cosles
Kansas City
Willie Wright
Phillip Joseph
Phillis Loos
San Antonio
Mesdames Weaver H. Baker
Carl M. Wolf
A. W. Loeffler
James Beddingfield
Olney Patterson
Coke R. Stevenson
J. D. Motley
A. D. Toth
Misses Lois and
Blix Hawkins
Natalie Sandherr
Winnie Reid
Marshal Foch Plans U S Visit in November
The note states Marshal Foch intends to visit the United States in November. It suggests the period between seasons as a suitable time when American thirst is not as high.
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Marshal Foch
United States
Relief efforts deploy in flood district as census and camp planned
Ranger Trounstine reports nine of a family perished at Avondale with a 15 year old survivor. Victims include William Dolson a 14 year old, C C Dickson, his wife and two children, and an unidentified 10 year old girl found near the St Charles River. Red Cross meets to organize a census of destitute families and set up a refugee camp and field hospital, with equipment arriving hourly.
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Boone
Pueblo
E. L. Trounstine
Tounstine
Avondale
Ortibeez
William Dolson
C. C. Dickson
St. Charles River
Vineland
Rocksprings Narrowly Defeats Junction In Close Contest
Last Friday morning Junction and Rocksprings played at Junction ball grounds. A early lead by Junction gave way as Rocksprings rallied to win 7 to 6. Errors by Junction at key moments aided Rocksprings. The Menard mail arrived late due to heavy rains.
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Junction
Rocksprings
Menard
Program for Baptist Subject Jacob and Genesis Readings
Leader Verena Lawler opens with songs and prayers. A series of Genesis readings and messages follow, featuring Bernice Chenault, Mrs. Marsh Esan, Jamie Gardner, Lara B Taylor, Johnnie Bell Duderstadt, Lily May Smith, Lucy Herring, and others, concluding with roll call and minutes.
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Jacob
Verena Lawler
Verena
Ksan
Bernice Chenault
Marsh Esan
Jamie Gardner
Lara B. Taylor
Johnnie Bell Duderstadt
Esan
Lily May Smith
Lucy Herring
Hymenial Alter Onc e More
Mr C M Gober and Miss Ruth Gephart of Yates community south of London Texas united in marriage at 2 pm Sunday the 5th inst at the undersigned residence. The couple enter vows with hope for lasting happiness through trials and blessings, John S Durst.
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C. M.gober
Ruth Gephart
Yates
London
Texas
John
O E S Install Officers At Local Chapter
The Eastern Star chapter installed its officers for the year last Thursday. Worthy Matron Lela Blackburn, Associate Matron Fay Stevenson, Secretary Winnie Reid, and other elected and appointee officers were named. A social meeting followed with refreshments and good attendance.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Austin Durst
James L. Ragland
Lela Blackburn
Fay Stevenson
Winnie Reid
Minnie Motley
Mattie Patterson
Ivy Secrest
Lizzie Hodges
Adah
Winnie Braley
Ruth
Lila
May Baker Wilson
Esther
Lessie Baker
Martha
Vera James
Electa
Anna Knetsch
Warder
Clay Secrest
Sentiel
Bessie Browning
Marshal
Nevada Quisenberry
Charlotta Burt
Chaplin
Summer evangelism drives Segovia meetings and church notices
Baptist Church notes announce a Segovia meeting starting Friday with no town services next Sunday. Members urged to attend other area churches, fill prayer meetings, and support summer campaigns as the pastor preaches limited Sundays. Woodmen Circle hosted an ice cream supper on the church lawn with speeches by Randolph and Baker.
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Segovia
Gentry
Texas
Randolph and
Baker
S. F. Marsh
Church of Christ urges summer church attendance
Church notes urge members to maintain interest during warm weather. Everyone is asked to attend Bible instruction at 10 a.m. on Lord's Day, followed by the Lord's Supper and fellowship. Reading cites Acts 2 42 and other passages. John S. Durst signs.
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John S. Durst
Wealth concentration risks reducing the working class
A critic argues that rising fortunes among millionaires threaten the country by shrinking the pool of poor workers. He urges greater discretion in wealth accumulation to preserve the labor force and social balance.
Man Who Keeps Opinions Quiet Faces Fewer Disputes
A terse motto notes that those who guard their opinions from public airing avoid challenges from less informed individuals. The sentiment emphasizes restraint over debate and values silence as a shield against criticism.
Doctor's Mother Dies in San Marcos at 86
Sunday Dr. H P Rogers learned his mother had died. He left for San Marcos early Monday. The deceased was about 86 and had been in frail health for some time.
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H. P. Rogers
San Marcos
Women’s Auxiliary Honors Mrs Willis at Social
Baptist Women’s Auxiliary members and their husbands gathered at Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Skaggs home last Thursday to honor Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Willis and their daughters. Neighbors joined in a social evening with conversation games songs and refreshments. The pastor gave a brief closing talk. More than forty attended.
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Baptist Women’s Auxiliary
N. R. Skaggs
E. A. Willis
Sunbeam Program Getting Ready to Work for Jesus
Program notes show leader Corkill Motley with Doris Jones selections. Bible story Moses and Getting Ready to Serve feature Mrs Marsh. Names Katela Samuel Vivian Lemuel Larue Inez Robert Motley and Elene Newby listed for training and service. House of Do What You Can closes with a final song.
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Jesus
Corkill Motley
Doris’ Jones
Moses
Mrs. Marsh
Katela
Samuel
Vivian
Lemuel
Larue
Inez
Robert Motley
House of
Elene Newby
Neff Plans Pardons On Cleared Parole Records
Austin June 7 Governor Neff announced he will grant on June 19 pardons to three negro convicts after his visit to the State Farms. He cited seventeen year sentences, personal investigation, and prior furloughs. He noted 140 convicts on parole and aims to cancel more than half, focusing on white convicts deemed worthy.
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Austin
Neff
Sam D. W. Low
Texan Seeks War Funds For Farmers Loans
A House bill introduced by Hudspeth of Texas proposes a $50,000,000 War Finance Corporation loan program to aid farmers by providing loans secured on farm properties. The measure aims to channel funds to strengthen agriculture finance and farm operations nationwide.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Hudspeth
Texas
Nobody Likes Listen to a Tale of Woe
A fragmented line from a reader notes a preference against hearing others hardships while conveying a personal sentiment about listening to misfortune. The remark echoes common social weariness toward continual complaint.
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Corpus
The
Rock Springs DE
Feats Junction
Church OF Christ Notes
DR. Rogers
Women’s Auxiliary
Mrs. Willis
Sunbeam Program
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