Kimble Boys In Service Weekly News Summary
The Junction Eagle reports on local servicemen. Master Sergeant Don Kirkpatrick earns Warrant Officer rank in Miami. Chas Dunbar of Camp Bowie visits family on furlough. Billy Ray Dunning begins three months artillery training at Fort Bragg after induction at Fort Sam Houston. Frank B. Stewart transfers to Nashville, Tennessee. J D Sheppard moves from Hondo to Kearns Field Utah, to air corps. E C Lewis becomes private first class at Keesler Field. Lynne Taylor enters Notre Dame Naval Reserve Midshipman School. Carson Durban transferred to Wendover Field Utah with heavy bomber training. Sam Stewart promoted to private first class at Keesler, starts 17 weeks in B 24 training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kirkpatrick
Miami, Fla
Billy Ray Dunning
U. S
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Bragg
N. C
E. C. Lewis
Junction
Texas
Keesler Field
Miss
Lynne Taylor
James P. Taylor
Kimble County
U. S. Naval Reserve Midshipman
Notre Dame University
Lynne
Teachers’ College
San Marcos
Carson Durban
M. Durban
Wendover Field
Utah
Cras
Durban
North Africa
Sam E. Stewart
Gordon Stewart
Keesler
Family Reunion at Tate Jarvis Home Over May Weekend
Mr and Mrs Tate Jarvis hosted a family visit over the weekend of May 29 30 and 31. Present were Mrs Clarence Grobe and sons Billy and Freddy Katy Texas Mrs Rex Baker and daughter Rex Ann of Sonora and Mrs Virden Waters of Pyote Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Jarvis
Clarence Grobe
Billy
Freddy
Katy
Texas
Rex Baker
Rex Ann
Sonora
Virden Waters
Pyote
Scout Meeting Tonight Before Camp Fawcett
All scouts are urged to attend the 8:30 Monday meeting at the Scout Hall. Scout Master Frank Hubbell will give final instructions before leaving for Camp Fawcett. Monday, June 14, is Flag Day. study up on the flag before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hubbell
Camp Fawcett
Mrs Galdonik Finishes Degree After Camp Barkeley Visit
After school ended, Mrs. C R Galdonik joined her husband at Camp Barkeley Abilene. They visited Mr Galdonik's parents in Minneapolis then returned to Abilene for Mrs Galdonik to receive her degree at Hardin Simmons on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Galdonik
Camp Barkeley
Abilene
Mr. Galdonik
Minneapolis
Minn
Texas Almanac for 1943 44 Ready for Sale
The Texas Almanac for 1943 44 reveals major urban migration since 1940 with 400 000 rural Texans moving to cities and industries. It highlights wartime industrial growth, 22 major army camps, 50 army aviation fields, and top air training centers in San Antonio and Corpus Christi. The biennial reference book, bound in paper, costs 70 cents and is available through the Junction Eagle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Almanac
Dallas News
Texas
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Army
Navy
Junction Eagle
Field Meeting at J D Cowsert Ranch Worth County
The Bear and Copperas Creek Game Management Association sponsors a Summer Field Meet at the J D Cowsert ranch on Friday afternoon June 11. Members bringing rifles and ammunition for target shooting demonstrations will join experts Hardy Farmer N K Farmer Clay Holland and J D Cowsert for rifle displays and a 730 PM barbecue. County Agent R E Homann helped organize the association which holds an annual meeting before hunting season in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear and Copperas Creek Game Management Association
J. D. Cowsert
Hardy Farmer
N. K. Farmer
Clay Holland
R. E. Homann
WAAC Recruiting Force Visits Junction
An advance WAAC recruiting unit from San Antonio visited Junction to urge young women to join. Lt Frances V Clary led the team with Corporals Mary L Mullikin and Charles G Shoemate taking part in the drive. The visit follows prior WAAC recruiting activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAAC
San Antonio
Woman's Army
Frances V. Clary
Mary L. Mullikin
Charles G. Shoemate
Eagle Office
St. Clary
Morales Enlists in U S Air Corps and Advances
Manuel Morales son of Mr and Mrs Milton Morales of Ft Mc Kavett enlisted in September 1940. He served at Brooks Field San Antonio and Ellington Field before moving to Blackland Field Waco where he became staff sergeant. He graduated from a San Antonio high school and belongs to Kimble county's pioneer Morales family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Morales
Milton Morales
Ft. McKavett
U. S. Air Corps
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Ellington Field
Houston
Blackland Field
Waco
Texas
Manuel
U. S
Morales
Kimble County
Specal School To Open Here For Two Days
A Save and Share for Victory school is scheduled for June 25 and 26 in the Home Economics room at Junction High School. It will be directed by two specialists from A and M College and open to the public. The O S Y A school under W W Gregory and Mrs Thomas Couey will cooperate. Additional details will run in the Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction High School
A & M College
Walker Improves After Fredericksburg Operation
G N Walker underwent an operation in Fredericksburg last Thursday and is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Walker
Fredericksburg
Youth Caravan to Visit Junction for One Week
A Methodist Church youth caravan with trained young people and a counselor will arrive in Junction on June 19 for one week of activities. The program includes workshops, a fellowship supper, Bible use and modern life classes, adult worker sessions, evening worship, and recreation for ages 12 to 23 and interested adults amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Methodist Church
Jesus
Legion Auxiliary Observes Flag Day Ceremony
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary are urged to attend at the Legion Hut on Monday June 14 at 3 30 for Flag Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hut
Quota Raised for Pressure Cookers in Texas War Board
The Texas USDA war board announced a new pressure cooker quota of 125 000 units for this year. Projected total production reaches 275 000, higher than any prior year. Ceiling retailer prices set at 13.90 for National Pressure Company 14.90 for Wisconsin Aluminum Company and 15.90 for Burpee Can Sealer Company, with some Far Western Zone counties exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Usda War Board
National Pressure Company
Wisconsin Aluminum Company
Burpee Can Sealer Company
Vacation Bible School Draws Large Attendance
The Baptist Church Vacation Bible School opened with Preparation Day drawing fifty attendees. By Tuesday attendance rose to 84 as the goal for Wednesday was set at 100, with sessions from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily through June 18 for ages three to 17. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Three Kimble County Kings in U S Service
Mr and Mrs Roy King report their three sons are serving in the United States. One has spent time in the Guadalcanal zone one is in Corpus Christi and the third serves in the Engineer ing Corps of the U S Army at Lexington Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
United States Service
Roy King
United States
Guadalcanal Zone
Corpus Christi
Engineering Corps
U. S. Army
Lexington, Ky
Inductions of Roy King and Gordon in Corpus Christi
In the U S Naval Air Service Mr and Mrs Roy King were inducted on January 20 1942 at Corpus Christi Texas. He serves in the Quartermaster's department. Gordon was also inducted at Corpus and has remained at the Corpus Christi base since entering the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Texas
The
Quartermaster’s Department of the Air Service
Gordon
United States Naval Air Service
Corpus
Disbursing Officer Jack King Joins Navy in 1942
Jack King son of Mr and Mrs Roy King was inducted into the U S Navy on June 18 1942 and sent to Norfolk Virginia for training. He later served at Davisville Rhode Island and New Caledonia before spending time in Guadalcanal reporting on his experiences as a disbursing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack King
Roy King
U. S Navy
Norfolk
Davisville, R. L
New Caledonia
Guadalcanal
Jack
Brown King Enlisted in U S Army Engineering Corps
Corporal Brown King was inducted into the U S Army Engineering Corps on August 12, 1942, at Camp Wolters Mineral Wells. After initial training he went to Camp Belvoir Virginia for further instruction and spent several weeks at Lexington University Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown King
U. S. Army Engineering Corps
Camp Wolters
Mineral Wells
Camp Belvoir
Lexington University
Boy Scout Drive For Funds For Year Successful
Heavy rains did not dampen efforts for the Boy Scout drive held last Saturday morning. Scout Mothers provided breakfast at the Methodist Church annex as committees solicited funds for Scout activities. Reports show about $600 in cash raised and pledges expected to bring total near $1,000, with gratitude voiced to Junction and Kimble county residents.
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Methodist Church Annex
Junction
Kimble County
Blood donors list omissions noted in Eagle
Last week’s Eagle misspelt donors names. Vinie Taylor Eunice Goodall and W. C. Joy were omitted from the donor and donor money lists respectively.
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the Eagle
Vinie Taylor
Eunice Goodall
W. C. Joy
Kimble Registered Breeders Issue 36-Page Booklet
An attractive pamphlet printed by the Kimble county Registered Goat and Sheep Breeders Association describes flocks with pictures for breeders seeking registered goats and sheep. Mrs. Jack Turner is secretary, the Junction Publishing Company printed it, and copies may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Turner. Officers include Jack Turner president Roy Murr vice president and secretary treasurer, with a list of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Jack Turner
Junction Publishing Company
Roy Murr
Red Cross Seeks Sewing Room Volunteers in County
Red Cross sewing room at the courthouse appeals to women to volunteer Thursdays and Fridays to make items for wounded soldiers and sailors. Since reopening four weeks ago, workers have produced many items for hospital use. Mrs Wynne will provide information to interested women. Reported workers last week include Mesdames Roy Borden R Loeffler Felix Itz John Munn C E Sisler Antoinette Wynne and Lilian Hensley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Kimble County
Cauble Couple's Son Jack Vies Over Te
Mr and Mrs A M Cauble of San Antonio compete with Mr and Mrs Jim Broyles over a te related matter in a social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cauble
Jack
San Antonio
Jim Broyles
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Ast
Chas. S. Dunbar
404 F. A. Group
Camp Bowie
Floyd Little
Frank B. Stewart
Orlan Stewart
Camp Blanding
Fla
Nashville
Tenn
119Th Infantry
J. D. Sheppard
Hondo
Kearn Field
Signal Corps
Air Corps
J. D. Cowsert Ranch
Specal School
Legion Auxiliary
Rodolfo Pompa
J. R. Pompa
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Stinson Field
Rodolfo
U. S. Naval Air Service
Gordon King
Kimble
Norman C. Holland
Roger Q. Landers
F. M. Bierschwab
Clinton Brown
Joe Gardner
O. J. Camp
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