Funeral Rites Held for Mrs A S Rieck in Menard
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 4 PM for Mrs Al S Rieck 42 who died Saturday afternoon in a San Angelo hotel. Born Flora Mae Spiller in Menard County she lived in Kimble and Menard counties before settling back on her ranch. Survivors include her husband three stepchildren and two sisters among others. Pallbearers listed from multiple families. Burial in Menard cemetery with Sanders Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al S. Rieck
San Angelo
Presbyterian Church
Menard
Rodney Gibson
First USA Presbyterian Church
J. J. Ray
Menard First
Flora Mae Spiller
Menard County
Kimble
Spiller
First Christian Church
Albert
Tony Rieck
Virgil McCoy
R. H. Spiller
Hugh
Roy Spiller
Mary Crawford
San Antonio
E. G. Sieker
Hugh Bob Spiller
Robert Sieker
Kerrville
Jimmie
Billie Rieck
Roosevelt
George Spiller
E. E
Fred Spiller
Brady
Ed Carter
Eden
Louis Carter
Edla
Junction
Fred Mudge
Chester Barnowsky
R. H. Wrooty
Mmes
A. L. Mudge
H. G. Lert
Pearl Chadwell
Jack Ma Eworth
Messrs
Grover Landers
Alfred Barnowsky
Allen Bishop
Guss Barn
Barker Infant Funeral Held Tuesday Evening
Graveside funeral services for James William Barker infant son of Mr and Mrs Earl Barker were held Tuesday evening June 21 at 730 pm with Walter W Lea mons Church of Christ minister officiating The baby was born at 415 am June 21 and lived only a few hours Survivors include the parents and one brother Earl Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Barker
Earl Barker
Walter W. Leamons
Church of Christ
Earl, Jr
Mrs Rosie Smalley Dies at 70 in Gonzales
Funeral services were held June 15 for Mrs. Rosie Smalley 70 who died June 13 at her daughter’s home in Gonzales. She was a Gonzales native who moved to Kimble 50 years ago, survived by three daughters and three brothers. Attendees included relatives from Junction and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Smalley
Gonzales Mornday
Marl Hahn
Smalley
Gonzales
Kimble
Dave Evans
Ely Smalley
Dewey Smith
San Saba
Warden Hahn
Walter Lawler
California
John Evans
Junction
Quiller Evans
Calif
Gilford Evans
Carlsbad
N. M
Callie
Organ Recital Set at First Presbyterian Church
An organ recital will be given in the First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening, July 3, at 8 p m featuring Robert Reed organist at Fort Sam Houston Chapel. Misses Mary Ethel Vaughan and Elizabeth Jennette of San Antonio will render vocal numbers. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reed
Fort Sam Houston Chapel
Mary Ethel Vaughan
Elizabeth Jennette
San Antonio
Local VA Boys Win Coveted Lone Star Degree
The Lone Star Farmer degrees the highest state FFA award will be conferred on Charles Simon Bill Damon Evans and Bill Mansfield by the State Convention in Dallas in July, after approval by the State Committee in Tyler on June 17 18. Each has three years in their local chapter with projects including mutton lambs Delaine ewes Rambouillet sheep and Suffolk cattle, and one Quarter horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Farmer
Charles Simon
Bill Damon Evans
Bill Mansfield
Dallas
Vernon Jones
Tyler
Charles
Bill Damon
Kerrville
San Angelo
Square Dance at Fairgrounds Saturday Night
A square dance will be held at the Fairgrounds Pavilion Saturday night starting at eight o clock. Mrs Reuben Loeffler will call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds Pavilion
Reuben Loeffler
Marriage Licenses and Local Family News
The fifth marriage license of the month was issued to Reymondo Trevino and Lydia Chavez. A baby girl was born June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pettigrew of Roswell New Mexico. The report also notes relatives and visits involving the Collier family, the Moore family, and others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reymondo Trevino
Lydia Chavez
Kennon Stapp
Henry Pettigrew
Roswell
N. M
Elmer Pettigen
Junction
T. B. Pearl
London
Effie Ralston
Anthrax Reported in Kimble County Cattle Affected
Several ranches on North Llano report cattle losses from anthrax over the past two weeks. A dairy cow died on the Black Ranch and a Halbert bull on the Prentice Ranch. Vaccination campaigns began countywide as labs confirmed the disease. Penicillin treatment and increased drug sales follow. No other communities have reported losses yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Llano
Frank Black
Methodist Vacation Bible School Opens July 8
The annual vacation Bible school of the Methodist Church will run July 8 to 16. Director Mrs Frank Hubbell invites all children aged three to twelve. Beginners meet 9 to 10 30 a m Primary and junior classes 8 30 to 11 a m Registration Friday July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Frank Hubbell
Church of Christ Ladies Class Meets for Seven Christian Graces
Mrs J N Jordan led the program on the seven Christian graces at the College Street Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon. Speakers covered virtue knowledge temperance patience godliness brotherly kindness charity and love with prayers by Mrs Alfred Bannowsky and Mrs Hodges. Visitors from Carbondale Ill Mr and Mrs W L Joiner and Mr and Mrs Elliot Kerring joined local attendees for the rodeo visit. Relatives announce the birth of Karol Kay Phillips in Sanderson on Tuesday June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Jordan
College Street Church of Christ
A. G. Farmer
W. W. Leamons
Elgin Dechert
Alfred Bannowsky
Frank Hodges
Chester Bannowsky
Albert Martin
Hodges
W. L. Joiner
Elliot Kerring
Carbondale
Ill
W. E. Bolt
Karol Kay
Raymond Phillips
Sanderson
Corpus Christi Women Trek to Ruidosa on Vacation
Mrs. Lottie Bolt and Mrs. Cora Miller of Corpus Christi depart Wednesday for Ruidosa New Mexico for a vacation lasting several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Bolt
Cora Miller
Corpus Christi
Ruidosa, N. M
Magazine photographer visits Junction for stories
Roy Davis editor of Back In The Saddle and photographer Mr. Gressett spent Monday and Tuesday in Junction taking photographs and interviewing Frank Black J D Cowsett and D W Cardwell to gather stories and advertise the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Davis
Mr. Gressett
Junction
Frank Black
J. D. Cowsett
D. W. Cardwell
FFA and 4-H Teams Compete at Sonora Wool Show
FFA and 4-H judging teams and rodeo contestants travel to Sonora for the 12th Annual Wool and Mohair Show June 29 30 with A E Weiss as general chairman. The FFA group Warren Guthrie Charles Simon and Kenneth Williams plus coach Vernon Jones entered fleeces wool and mohair. The 4H team members Bennett Ragsdale Gene Simon Rob Roy Spiller Edward Jesse Walker coach J W Jennings also arrived with fleeces and wool entries. Winners announced at Bronco Football Field followed by Lions Club auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Sonora
Bennet Ragsdale
Gene Simon
Rob Roy Spiller
Edward Jesse Walker
J. W. Jennings
Walker
Millard Leon Bennet
Edward Rothmann
Rafe Holland
Antoinette Parker
Walter Parker
Bronco
Nelson Johnson
San Angelo
Lions Club
Car overturns at fairgrounds during rodeo night
A 1946 Ford convertible overturned on the high south bank of the South Llano River beside the race track Friday at about 9 30 p m. Driver John Leonard Gates of Jacksboro said loose gravel caused loss of control. An unidentified Junction girl rode in the car. The car was repaired by Powell Motor Parts and returned to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
John Leonard Gates
Jacksboro
H. G. Palmer
Highway
Palmer
Joe Perry
Public Safety Department
Powell Motor Parts
San Antonio
Milton Powell
Firemen Auxiliary Elects Henley President
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department met at the fire station Tuesday evening as Mrs. W. A. Henley became president. New officers include Mrs. Elmo Stapp as vice president and Mrs. Murphy Bruns as secretary with others serving as treasurer reporter mascot sponsor and maids of honor. Iced watermelon and refreshments followed for 35 firemen and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henley
Henley
Elmo Stapp
Murphy Bruns
Joe Perry
Elgin Dechert
Sheila Ray Camp
Patsy Price
Betty Jean Powell
Billie Joyce Vaden
Fire Department
Churchill Couple Relocate to Christoval for Ranch Work
Mr and Mrs A C Churchill move to Christoval where Mr Churchill accepts a job as foreman at the Pat Jackson ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Churchill
Christoval
Mr. Churchill
Forman
Pat Jackson Ranch
Floyd Bierschwale Sells Rambouillet Stock to Elbert Crow
Floyd Bierschwale reports sales to Elbert Crow of Harper including 25 registered Rambouillet ewes and lambs at 50 dollars per pair, one registered Rambouillet ram for 100 dollars, and 50 grade Rambouillet ewes at 20 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bierschwale
Elbert Crow
Harper
Price Daniel Speaks at Hill Country Bar Meeting in Boerne
Attorney General Price Daniel was principal speaker at the Hill Country Bar Association quarterly meeting held at Kendall Inn in Boerne Saturday evening. He addressed the Tidelands issue. Chief Justice Roy Archer and Judge M. E. Blackburn spoke, with memorial remarks by Robert I. Wilson. Next meeting will be in Bandera. Suburbs attendees included Judge and Mrs. M. E. Blackburn and County Judge and Mrs. M. C. Blackburn from Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Daniel
Hill Country Bar Association
Kendall Inn
Boerne
Daniel
Tidelands
Roy Archer
Court of Civil Appeals
3Rd District
M. E. Blackburn
W. C. Linden
Robert I. Wilson
Kerrville
Bar
Astor Wallace Named Local Red Cross Chairman
Astor Wallace has accepted the chairmanship of the local American Red Cross chapter for the current year succeeding Reuben Loeffler. Other officers include Cecil Allen as vice chair, Walter W. Leamons as home service chairman, Grace Wootton as treasurer, and Mrs. Chester Bannowsky as publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor Wallace
The
American Red Cross
Reuben Loeffler
Wallace
Cecil Allen
Walter W. Leamons
Home Service
Grace Wootton
Chester Bannowsky
Rotary Club Installs New Officers Today
Retiring president John M Hawkins becomes secretary for the 21st year as Reuben Loeffler takes the gavel as new president. Cecil Woodard will be vice president and R H Loeffler continues as treasurer. Directors include Murphy, Jennings, Laird and Beck alongside the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hawkins
Rotary Club
Reuben Loeffler
Cecil Woodard
R. H. Loeffler
Thomas D. Murphy
J. W. Jennings
Ray A. Laird
Joe Beck
Picnic Honors Mrs Calloway in City Park
In tribute to 83 year old Mrs Laura Calloway a basket picnic was held Sunday in City Park. Attendees included W F Calloway Houston Otis Goff Art James Henry Nolan Henry Elmer Goff Harold Ray Buntyn Mason Ames Everett Stewart and sons Menard Edith Henry Mason H S Maples and children Alice Fleming Minnie Carson and Jerry A D Brown L D McWilliams and family Mason Frank Tuckness and family Fr McKavett Kenneth Koelling and Mary Dallas H L Thulemayer San Antonio S L Brewster and son Cisco Ronald Godd and Elva Art Milburn Pinkerton and son and C H Calloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Calloway
W. F. Calloway
Houston
Otis Goff
Art
James Henry
Nolan Henry
Elmer Goff
Harold Ray Buntyn
Mason
Ames
Everett Stewart and Sons
Menard
Edith Henry
H. S. Maples
Alice Fleming
Minnie Carson
Jerry
Mmes
A. D. Brown
L. D. McWilliams
Frank Tuckness
Fr. McKavett
Kenneth Koelling
Mary
Dallas
H. L. Thulemayer
San Antonio
5. L. Brewster
Cisco
Ronald Godd
Elva
Milburn Pinkerton
C. H. Calloway
Cemetery Aid Society Meeting Set for July 7
A meeting of the Cemetery Aid Society will be held at the home of Mrs. John Munn on Thursday July 7 starting at 3 30 p m Regular business will be trans acted with Mrs Vashti Taylor president presiding Also note that Mr and Mrs Floyd Bierschwab and Mrs W H Dunk and Wilbur Ray Dunk spent last weekend in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Aid Society
John Munn
Vashti Taylor
Floyd Bierschwab
W. H. Dunk
Wilbur Ray Dunk
Alpine
Three Day Rodeo Attendance Reaches 5000
Hill Country Fair Association officials estimate attendance over three rodeo nights at the fairgrounds last weekend reached about 5 000, with the largest crowd Saturday. More than fifty cowboys and 20 cowgirls performed nightly. Notable acts included John Lindsay with his trained bull Iron Ore and Jim Mie Miller, bull fighter from Seminole Oklahoma. Gayle Borland set a 15 second calf rope to tie for second in the first go, while Dan Taylor won the first go and Felix Billings had the best time of the show at 14.2 seconds. Bud Groff and Ted Powers also posted top calf roping times. In the Ladies Cover Leaf Race Betty Barron and LaTonne Sewalt led in barrel racing. Prize money totaled 3 720 dollars with 1 100 added to entrance fees. Judges included Vic Schwartz and Tom Hogan. Vernon Jones and Ford tran Johnston were time keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Fair Association
Fairgrounds
John Lindsay
Jimmie Miller
Seminole
Okla
Gayle Borland
Junction
Dan Taylor
Doole
Felix Billings
Bandera
Buddy Groff
Hondo
Ted Powers
San Angelo
Royce Sewall
Brownwood
Jim Bob Altizer
del Rio
Jack Hoggett
Kerrville
Hoggett
Taylor
Groff
Betty Barron
LaTonne Sewalt
Janelle McGilvary
Mertzon
Margaret Montgomery
Ozona
Sally Hardin
Llano
The
Fair Association
Jack and
Earl Sellers
O. C. Wright
Wright
Vic Schwartz
Wichita Falls
Tom Hogan
Tulsa
Oka
Lemuel Jones
Harper
Vernon Jones
Fordtran Johnston
Jim Wright
Alfred Cox
Spicewood
Andy Bode
Bob Burton
Arlington
Borland
Nancy Spiller
Jane Tatum
Bill Tatum
Gatesville
Alta Mae Miller
Vic Montgomery
Marvin Blackburn Visits Cacet Last Saturday
Marvin Blackburn was a professional visitor in Cacet last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Virgil Franks and Mr and Mrs W M Moore Jr of Rocksprings were rocco weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Blackburn
Cacet
Virgil Franks
W. M. Moore, Jr
Rocco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. A. S. Rieck
R. E. Smith of
Talpa
Mark H. Leverett
Lone Star Degree
J. A. Rieck
Frieda Rieck
Cape Giradeau, Mo
H. W. Rieck
Kimbre Courts
Joey
Karen Collier
J. C. Collier
Lindy Gilbert
J. C. Cillier
Howard Moore
Washington, D. C
W. J. Moore
W. M. Moore
Col. Moore
Paula Sue
Pat Gilbert
C. D. Collier
Kimble County
Methodist Vacation Bible School
Wace Ogle
E. C. Lewis
Bobby Lou
Penelope
Wanda Baker
Lone Star Lodges
Penny
Merrie Leap
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Tommie Lou Ellebracht
Martha Gay Lewis
Draughn’s Business College
Firemen Auxiliary
Red Cross
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