Nobody's Business Falls in Lineup for Texas Polls
The piece notes a record field of 14 candidates for a Texas race and a July 28 climax. It covers the Democratic State Executive Committee hearing for a Dallas entrant Vernon/Verne st, the lack of mudslinging, and the Texas press group elections with Deskin Wells as president and Ben Harigel and Sam Harben as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
Deskin Wells
Brillant Young
Wellington Leader
Walter Buckner
San Marcos Record
Ben Harigel
Lagrange
Sam Harben
Richardson
Harben
Garland Farmer
Open House Set for POAC Sewing Rooms on Friday
Mrs Lottie Jones announces an all day open house in the W B A Sewing rooms on the courthouse second floor Friday June 17 from 8 am to 5 pm. The public is invited to view ongoing work by Mrs Coke Re Stevenson Jr and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POAC
Priday
Lottie Jones
W. B.A
Kimble County 4-H Boys Shine at Sonora Wool Show
Kimble County 4-H Club members Robert Hunger Jr and Horace Bolt Maddux competed in Sonora 4-H Wool Show last Friday and Saturday. Hunger exhibited two Delaine fleeces, Maddux three Rambouillet fleeces. Hunger placed fourth and won $2, Maddux seventh and $100, while both earned third place and $3 in another division. County agent Al E Homann praised the results and noted wool sold for 2.540 per pound plus a bonus. Loyal attendees included Marshall Brown, R Brown, Chester Drown, Spence Whitewood, Joe Maddux, Bil McAngus, and others. Lions Club hosted the first annual show as part of a Lions trade day. Proceeds exceeded $1,150 from livestock sales, plus over $10 in cash donations to support Hoy Scout activities, charity cases, and a stockyard night watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hunger Jr
Horace Bob Maddux
Kimble County
Sonora
Robert Hunger, Jr
Horace Bolt
Robert
AL E I Homann
Horace Bobt Maddux
Marshall Brown
R. Brown
Chester Drown
Spence Whitewood
White Huff
Joe Maddux
Bil McAngus
Jack Turner
Dewitty Cowsert
SS Bundy
Stanton
Cecil Martin
Holekamp
Lions Club
Nelson Johnson
San Angelo
Lions Clib
Corpus Christi Good Will Trip Through West Texas
Corpus Christi Good Will trippers from Corpus Christi spend a three day visit visiting Junction San Angelo and Del Rio in a wool and mohair trade mission. They return to Corpus Friday after a stopover in San Angelo where a reception was held. Hed a and Mrs J L Cunningham return from Cleveland Ohio after a three week vacation visiting their son Jordan Cunningham. Chief Leon Powell and Milton Powell attend the State Firemen’s Association annual meeting in Amarillo. Billy Rex, son of Mr and Mrs Russell LaVelle, was born Saturday June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Junction
Corpus
San Angelo
del Rio
Texas
Mrs. J. L. Cunningham
Cleveland
Ohio
Jordan Cunningham
Cunningham
Leon Powell
Milton Powell
Amarillo
State Firemen’s Association
Leon Jand
Milton
Es Billy Rex
Russell LaVelle
Henry Home In Austin Becomes State Shrine Museum
The four room cottage in Austin, once home to William Sydney Porter, later known as Porter, is now a museum and state shrine run by a curator. Visitors from around the world view the site and the land office payrolls from the 1890s are kept accessible for display by the land commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sidney Porter
C. Henry
Austin
Land Office
Porter
Meeting Held by Mountain Camp No 134 WoO
A special called meeting and initiation at Mountain Camp No 134 Woodmen of the World occurred Wednesday night with State Manager J Sim from Dallas, Omaha District Manager E H Lyon, San Antonio district leaders G1 Kirk and Leon Kirk, and assistant wager IE Koon of Kerrville. Nearly fifty members attended a barbecue before the initiation of four candidates as part of a state and national officer tour. The June 14 Fort Lincoln Celebration was announced, with the focal air team expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
J. Sim
Dallis
E BH. Lyon
Omaha
Nebraska
Kirk
San Antonio
Leon Kirk
Wager
IE. Koon
Kerrville
Sims
Fort Lincoln
Focal Aris
Humble Clinches First Half With 9 6 Win
Humble Station B defeats Town 9 to 6 to clinch the first half of the softball league as the season nears July 1. Fire Department Lions Club and Humble Company remain with remaining games. next clash June 24 between Lions and Humble Company. Special scout hall meeting Monday at 720 PM near courthouse. Dallas visitors noted.
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Humble Cinches
Humble Station
Humble
Fire Department
Lions
AL Buster
F Royer Muster
Jos Chasteans
Texas New Mexia Pipe Lane Company
Lions Club
Humble Company
Hiiesch
Pet
Sss
Ons Lions Club
County Democratic Executive Committee Meets June 20 Details
County Chairman Howell Wright calls the County Democratic Executive Committee to a 1:00 PM Monday meeting at the courthouse on June 20 to prepare the primary ballot and assess costs for holding two primaries. Members listed include Howell Wright, Joe Gardner, Rex Lavelle, Late Grobe, Dillard Stapp, Bad Allen, Wal Holland, WO Dicker war, McLendon toone, and Alisup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Equitive Committee
Howell Wright
Joe Gardner
Mudie
Rex Lavelle
Precinet
Late Grobe
Dillard Stapp
Bad Allen
Wal Holland
WO. Dicker War McLendon Toone Alisup
Willman to Aid Veterans in Making Claims
W C Willman announces aid to veterans and dependents in reestablishing claims to government benefits. He coordinates with state agencies and veterans organizations to improve service, urging preparation of papers to support individual claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Willman
C. Willman
Othee
Texas
Willman
Wiih
Me Walman
Reelected Teachers Serve Segovia Public School Couple
Mr and Mrs Warne A Sears have been reelected for the eighth consecutive year as teachers at Segovia Public School. During their tenure a new building was constructed and enrolment increased. The pair are credited with faithful service and dedication to improving rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warne A. Sears
Segovia
Poletic Calendar Dates for County Precinct Elections
Cogote and precinct candidates focus on key dates for the upcoming election cycle. June 18 is last day to file for county and precinct offices while June 20 delegates draft the ballot and assess primary costs. Additional deadlines cover campaign expenses and absentee voting leading to the first primary on July 23. James Heyman of Menard visits grandfather J A Hey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Executive Committee
Young
Many People Visit Junctions New Well
Officials of the Plateau of Cou county test an oil showing at 1850 feet on the Anderson ranch near the North Llano River. The location is 2260 feet north of the river and 150 feet from the Davis estate. The hour test extends into the afternoon with no definite information until completion. A strong gravity reading is expected as the well, drilled March 25, was reworked from 500 feet to 1400 feet. About a thousand gallons of acid were to be used during the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cou Uiy
Anderson Ranch
Llano River
Davis Estate
Samuells
Fort Stockton
Anderson
Drum and Bugle Corps Attends Legion Convention in Coleman
The Junction Drum and Bugle Corps booster trip to Amelia Legion Convention traversed Menard Fiten Ballinger Oman Brady Mason and returned via Coleman After parades at Menard Eden Ballinger and Coleman they enjoyed hospitality at the Coleman theatres Ballinger Hotel and Legion dinners The trip was led by PH Barrow and Ollie Floyd with members listed including James Liverman Helen Herring Sue Gilliam and many others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt M. Plening
American Legion
Junction Drum and Bugle Corps
Amelia Legion
Menard
Fiten
Ballinger
Oman
Brady
Mason
Eden
Coleman
Ballinpark
Coleman Theatres
PH. Barrow
Ollie Floyd
Hirady
Legion
Nis
Junction
Rey Sk
Boostero Wiggly
James Liverman
Helen Herring
Sue Gilliam
Merce Parrew
Fred Hausmann
John Herring
Gene Herron
Jack Denman
Elizabeth Wright
Barbara Clay Secrest
Florence Ellen Sheppard
Livina Bruce
Gwynn House
Billy Riley
Maurice Highsmith
Durward Barrow
Junior Andrews
Goree Durst
James Henry Coleman
Velmer F. Smith
Chas Dunbar
Maurice St Clair
Jilvia Barnes
Marjorie Smith
James Kropff
Ann Hardeman
American Legion Auxiliary
H. P. Barrows
Ores
Dorothy Westmoreland
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Vernest
Se Thompson
Vivian C. Thompson
Dallas
Democratic State Executive Committee
Everett Looney
Thompson
Union
Gov. Allred
Oil and Gas Workers’ Union
Con
Coke Re Stevenson, Jr
San Francisco
California
Rotary International
Roy Spiller
Pacific Coast
John F. Hodges
J. N. Hodges
Bandera
F. M Hodges
Lester Hodges
James Hodges
Clay Secrest
Rosemary
Mabel Livingston
Aileen
Kimble Co
West Texas
Henry
New Mexico Pipe Line Co
JB Bi
Mm Woll
Um Lion
Club Fire Department Co
Paanaid
Harry C. Meek
Chicago
United States
Meek
Harding
Coolidge
County Democratic Executive Committee
Inet
Veterans State Service
Woo Sans
Segovey School
Choni
James Heyman of
J. A. Heyman
Drum and Bugle
Legion Meeting
AL Menai
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