Milky Way car port planned and pool open Saturday
Round and Bout notes a new car port for curb service to hold nine cars, plus a patio with tables. Tom Hardeman plans curb service and self serve from the north side of the building, with completion in about ten days. Also in town, Guss Ross hosts a grand opening with a giveaway automatic deep fryer, while a drill set is promised for a winner. The piece also mentions Mason buying out Cavaness, Joseph’s anniversary-value ads, and pool plans with Mayor Wright and Frank Hubbell confirming Saturday opening and pool access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Milky Way
Tom Hardeman
Tom
Mayor Wright
Frank Hubbell
Rocksprings to Host Old Settlers Reunion July 4
Edwards County hosts the annual Old Settlers and Homecoming with ex-students and settlers arriving for a Monday parade to the Park Building where Mrs. Ed Young will be crowned queen. A coronation reception, court, movies from 1954, rodeos by American Legion Post 215, and three barbecues mark the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocksprings
Edwards County
Edwards County Chamber of Commerce
Old Settlers
Edwards County Park
Ed Young
R. S. Davis
Lee Johnson
C. W. Benskin
Z. C. Wilson
American Legion Post
Bear Creek Gets Most Rainfall
Junction at the CAA Station recorded an inch of rain in the past week with broader county precipitation. Bear Creek flood waters reached eight feet. Amounts ranged from 0.70 to 2.15 inches across multiple sites including Cleo Jim Hammonds West Bear Creek and East Bear Creek. Cedar Creek and Copperas reported flood and filled dry holes. Segovia noted 1½ inches after a sandstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
Bear Creek
Cleo
Jim Hammonds
Rust Ranch
West Bear Creek
Roy Spiller
East Bear Creek
Billy Allen
Kerrville Divide
Hardy Farmer
Roosevelt
Cedar Creek
Copperas
Farmer
Segovia
Yanks Defeat Athletics 5-2 In Six Inning Little League
In a Little League game Tuesday night the Yankees beat the Athletics 5 to 2 in six innings. The Yanks had six hits while the Athletics had three. Sanders pitched for the Yanks with 11 strikeouts and Greer Kothmann pitched for the Athletics with six strikeouts. Another game is scheduled for tonight at 8 at Little League Park on the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Athletics
Yanks
Sanders
Greer Kothmann
Little League Park
Fair Grounds
Mrs Billow Returns From San Antonio Visit
Mrs. Frank Billow came home Sunday from a week in San Antonio with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs J O Gasney and family. Her grandchildren Dena Michael and Dale arrived to stay indefinitely while their mother remains in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Billow
San Antonio
J. O. Gasney
Dena
Michael
Dale
Look Who's Here A Chapman Family Birth
A third son Jefferson Thomas Chapman was born Monday evening June 20 in a Fredericksburg hospital to Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Taylor. Great grandmothers are Mrs. P. J. Taylor and Mrs. Angie Chapman. Brothers are Bob and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Thomas
James Chapman
Fredericksburg
J. T. Taylor
P. J. Taylor
Angie Chapman
Bob
Bill
Leamons Welcome Daughter Rhonda Kay in Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs John Duke Leamons announce the birth of daughter Rhonda Kay born Thursday afternoon in a Fredericksburg hospital weighing six pounds ten ounces Grandparents are Judge and Mrs W W Leamons and Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson Great grandparents are W D Leamons of Grapeland and Mrs Amanda Bundick of Junction A brother John Franklin age 2 and a half also welcomed the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duke Leamons
Rhonda Kay
Fredericksburg
W. W. Leamons
Frank Jackson
W. D. Leamons
Grapeland
Amanda Bundick
Junction
John Franklin
Homer Couple Welcome Daughter Susan Annette
Mr and Mrs Clifford Homer of Brownfield announce the birth of a daughter Susan Annette born June 6 weighing seven pounds ten ounces Mrs Homer Hall of Junction is the paternal grandmother and Mrs Lida Burleson of London is the maternal grandmother The couple have two other children Frances and Marion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Homer
Brownfield
Susan Annette
Homer Hall
Junction
Lida Burleson
London
Frances
Marion
Wind Rips Local Hangar Damages Three Planes
A strong northeasterly wind ripped the Kimble County Airport hangar Thursday evening, destroying a Rernocker from Junction Flying Club and damaging two other planes. Gilbert Lopez’s Funk and C. W. Walker’s Luscombe sustained wing and tail damage as debris lay across the field. Walker moved his aircraft to town and plans to seek courthouse repairs.
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Kimble County
Rernocker
Junction Flying Club
Funk
Gilbert Lopez
Ft. McKavett
C. W. Walker
Luscombe
Powell Helps Lions At Paint Rock Get Start
Leon R. Powell new state fourth vice president of the firemen installed officers for Paint Rock's new Fire Department and for the Lions Club Tuesday evening. The meeting and installations were by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McCarroll and M. C. Laake. Powell spoke on the work of fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon R. Powell
New State
Paint Rock
New Fire Department
Lions Club
C. W. McCarroll
M. C
Pete) Laake
Powell
Aluminum Lock Shingles Stir Texas Roofing Buzz
Aluminum Lock Shingles, a precision engineered roofing product, draws favorable comment across Texas. Sold by the Aluminum Lifetime Shingle Company of San Antonio, it reflects about 95 percent of sun heat and carries a lifetime property guarantee. The firm holds a direct factory franchise for Bexar and 26 surrounding counties and touts four way inter locking for wind rain and hail resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Aluminum Lifetime Shingle Company
N. Laredo Street
San Antonio
Hodges Family Vacation Trips to Western States
Mrs. Vinie Hodges is expecting Fourth of July guests. Her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs L W Goben of Fort Worth left Friday for a two week vacation touring Las Vegas Hollywood Los Angeles and other western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinie Hodges
L. W. Goben
Ft. Worth
Las Vegas
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Camp Family Hosts Visitors From Van Horn This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Joe Billy Camp and Bobby of Van Horn spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs B C Camp in their home. The visit highlighted local family ties and hospitality across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Billy Camp
Bobby of
van Horn
Mrs. B. C. Camp
Hamiltons Visit Browns in San Angelo Area
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamilton of San Angelo visited Mrs Hamiltons parents Mr and Mrs W B Brown on Wednesday of last week in an extended family gathering that highlighted family ties and regional travel patterns.
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Lloyd Hamilton
San Angelo
Wootans Visit Relatives During Sonora Wool Show
Mr and Mrs Pat Wootan and their children arrived Tuesday to visit relatives. Mrs Wootan and the boys remain in town while Dr Wootan attends the Sonora Wool Show.
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Pat Wootan
Warehouse Company Ships 12 Months Wool
Junction Warehouse Company shipped about 250000 lbs of 12 months wool last week, Dr. Ted Holekamp said. The wool sold for 50 to 55 cents per pound as long wool sales for the season total about 750000 pounds. Some eight months and eight months length wool remain in storage.
Powell Elected President At Texas Firemen Meeting
Leon R. Powell was elected president of the State Firemen and Fire Marshals Association of Texas by a five to one vote. Albert Sanders of Edinburg was named president earlier in the same meeting in Dallas. Edinburg was chosen as the site for the June 1956 state gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon R. Powell
State Firemens’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas
Albert Sanders
Edinburg
Dallas
Earl Ashley
Guy Munn
Powell
Kimble Singers Elect Jim Simmons Proxy at Homecoming
Jim Simmons was elected the third president of the Kimble County Singing Convention during all day homecoming ceremonies in the London Community Hall. Segovia was chosen as the July convention site, succeeding Ted Kiser who served two terms. The Hugh Spinks family of Menard took other offices. Woldon Rohner named song books caretaker after a merger of Kimble and Menard conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Simmons
Kimble County Singing
London Community Hall
Segovia
Ted Kiser
Kiser
Ollie Martin
Batesville
Hugh Spinks
Menard
Spinks
Coralie Spinks
Kimble
Weldon Rohner
Linnda Hubbell Receives Texas University Scholarship
Linnda Hubbell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hubbell and Junction High School spring graduate, is among 27 UT freshmen awarded a 150 scholarship. The awards, funded by a Student Memorial Fund via the Ex Students Association, begin next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnda Hubbell
Frank Hubbell
Junction High School
University of Texas
Ex-Students’ Association
Itasca Woman Visits Bierschwale Family Over Weekend
Mrs. Vella Hume of Itasca spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Bierschwale and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Hume
Itasca
Carlton Bierschwale
Bobby Wiedeman attends Mt Wesley En campment in Kerrville
Bobby Wiedeman went to Kerrville on Monday to attend the Mt Wesley Methodist En campment this week, aiming to participate in activities and events at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Wiedeman
Kerrville
Mt. Wesley Methodist
Kellis McDonald Family Leaves Douglas After Visit
Mr and Mrs Kellis McDonald and their son Paul from Douglas Arizona departed Monday following a four day visit with Mrs Minnie Riley and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellis McDonald
Paul
Douglas, Ariz
Minnie Riley
Glenda Guffey Visits Curtis Grandparents in Baird
Glenda Guffey visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Curtis in Baird for a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Guffey
Mr. and
Mrs. Vernon Curtis
Baird
Holekamp Receives Special Award at Fifth Wool Show
C T Holekamp manager of Junction Warehouse Company received a silver spurclip for service to 4 H clubs at the fifth wool show and judging contest. Kimble County Sears Show preceded the district contest with 4-H and FFA teams competing in wool, mohair and grass judging. Sutton County led with 1962 points, Menard and Schleicher counties followed as others excelled in aged and yearling fleeces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Warehouse Company
C. T. Holekamp
Sears Foundation
R. S. Miller
Kimble County
Frank
John
Johnny Rothmann
Robby
Kimble
Kenny Neal
Bobby Neal
Herbert Jones
Hugh Ned Jones
John Borden
FFA
Millard Leon Bennett
Bert Mansfield
Frank Randolph
Mickey Cavaness
Gray
Sutton County
Menard
Sutton
Schleicher County
Than Davis
John Winslow
Joe Stanford
Mike Moore
Bob Stewart
Barney Sheffield
Ene Fleeces
Jimmy Whitten
Schleicher
Stewart
Calvin Kuhlmann
Gillespie
Sth
Sheffield
Sears
J. W. Jennings
Reverend Burns Reporter: Routh Burned in Kitchen Fire
Rev. Joe Routh suffered serious burns last week while trying to extinguish a grease fire in his kitchen. Dr. Ted Holekamp visited him at a San Angelo hospital Monday to check his condition.
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Ted Holekamp
Joe Routh
San Angelo
Rev
Routh
Local visit features Burt and Rogers Birkner
Pancho Burt returned home for a weekend visit from summer school at the University of Texas. He was accompanied by Will Rogers Birkner and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Funchess III for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pancho Burt
University of Texas
Will Rogers Birkner
Henry Funchess III
Mrs. Farr and Andra Sue Visit Thursday
Mrs. H. A. Farr and Andra Sue were scheduled as the next visitors on Thursday, continuing a sequence of social calls in the community.
John L. Phillips Returns From Harlingen Visit
John L. Phillips came back Monday from a weekend trip to Harlingen where he visited friends. He traveled in his new Ford during the across town visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Phillips
Harlingen
Gala Pool Opening Planned For Fourth Of July
Frank Hubbell announces the Kimble County Water Show marks Junctions new pool opening July 4 with 9 AM all day events through 10 PM. Miss Kimble County contest crowns a local study club supported winner chosen by personality beauty and swimming skill.
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Kimble County
Frank Hubbell
Highland
la Junta
Daedalian
W. J. Cox
Leti
S. T. Rimes
Cactus
Charlie Bishop
Bear Creek
O. C. Wright
Seaton Prentice
George Vierling
Gus Witting
American Red Cross
Hubbell
St. Louis
R. B. McKinney
H. E. Wright
the Eagle
Lutherans Change Sunday School and Church Hours
Robert Metcalf announces a half hour later start for Sunday School and church services at the Lutheran Church. Sunday School begins at 9 30 and services at 10 30 for the remainder of the summer.
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Robert Metcalf
New Texaco Station Plans Grand Opening Weekend
Five Points welcomes a three day grand opening of the new Texaco Service Station announced by manager Guss Ross. Prizes include a universal deep fat fryer, a ½ inch drill set, two free washes, two free grease jobs and two oil changes. Registration runs Friday morning to 8 p.m. Saturday with weekend drawings at 8 p.m. Saturday. attendance not required to win. Kiddies receive Texaco hats and lollipops. station never closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Guss Ross
Former Kimble Man Gets Promotion
L. P. Mutt Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bishop of Segovia, was chosen for a special promotion at Whitehall Pharmacal Co. from 69 salesmen. He will lead key accounts in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma and will travel by air, after previously selling in Southwest Texas by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. (Mutt) Bishop
W. T. Bishop
Segovia
Whitehall Pharmacal Co
Bishop
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Edward C Bode attends Texas youth meeting training
Edward Charles Bode attended the Southwest Texas Youth meeting at Mt. Wesley near Kerrville. He was among about 400 who attended an officers training conference over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Charles Bode
Southwest
Kingsville visitor Joann Rodman stays with Mrs. Searcy
Kingsville resident Joann Rodman, niece of Mrs. Searcy, is visiting this week at the Albert Searcy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Rodman
Kingsville
Albert Searcy
Mrs. Searcy
Delia Ruth Williamson Returns from West Texas Visit
Delia Ruth Williamson came back Thursday after an extended visit in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Ruth Williamson
West
Texas
Jeannine Phillips Arrives for Summer Visit
Jeannine Phillips of Carrizo Springs spends the summer with her father Hollis Phillips and family Mrs. Phillips and Kandy Lynn, enjoying the season in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannine Phillips
Carrizo Springs
Hollis Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
Kandy Lynn
Mrs Cook and Mrs Byrd Bring Daughters Home From Twirling School
Mrs Marshall Cook and Mrs Joe Byrd traveled to Fort Worth this weekend to pick up their daughters Darla Cook and Judy Byrd after completing a twirling school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Cook
Joe Byrd
Ft. Worth
Thei
Darla Cook
Judy Byrd
Twirling School
Reed couple heads to temple for foot surgery
Mr and Mrs Don Reed departed Wednesday afternoon for Temple where Don will undergo surgery on both feet Friday in a planned medical procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Reed
Temple
Don
Baptist Brotherhood Fried Fish Dinner Held at Church
Forty six members of the Baptist Brotherhood attended a fried fish dinner in the church educational building last Monday evening. Wives were invited guests. Rev B W Mantooth Jim Carpenter and Sidney Randle prepared the meal. Joe Beck presided at the meeting and program. Richard Champ and Minnie Champ led group singing. Simon Hedges of Brownwood spoke about laymen led revivals by First Baptist Church Brownwood across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Brotherhood
B. W. Mantooth
Jim Carpenter
Sidney Randle
Joe Beck
Brotherhood
Richard
Minnie Champ
Simon Hedges
Brownwood
First Baptist Church of
Metcalf Family Heads for Arkansas Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metcalf depart with their children Miles Ann and Sara for a two week trip to visit relatives in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Metcalf
Miles
Ann
Sara
Arkansas
Grishams and Cunningham Visit Margaret Grisham at Camps
Mr and Mrs W P Grisham and Mrs Helen Cunningham and Jo Lynn visited Miss Margaret Grisham at Camp Walde mar Sunday. They also visited Mo Ranch and Camps Stewart Mystic and Heart o Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Grisham
Helen Cunningham
Jo Lynn
Margaret Grisham
Camp Waldemar
Mo Ranch
Camps Stewart, Mystic
Heart ’O Hills
Weekend Visit From Corpus Christi Family Arrives
Mr and Mrs John Kline and Johnny and David of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Albert Sear cy and Edith Rody and Ina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kline
Johnny
David
Corpus Christi
Albert Searcy
Edith
Rody
Ina
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Alton Mason
Milton Cavaness
Milton
Joseph's
Pancho
Kathy
Marcus Aurelius
Eagle
Warehouse Company
Kimble Singers
Jim Simmons
Holekamp
Robby Carpenter
James A. Gray
Extension Service
Texaco Fire Chief
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