Winners in Show Contests Announced
Hoy Smith and Jill Jones crowned King and Queen of Tow land and Mrs. W. FE. Allen and Mrs. W. E. Allen Jr. Queen for a Day during the showing of Shooting Stars this week. Tiny Tot Con winners Jerry Ragland and Virginia Gayle Baugh crowned Prince and Princess. Duke and Duchess Cecil Meredith and Ish Murr. Mrs. W. E. Allen selected Queen for a Day by applause after three numbers on ticket stables were drawn and prizes awarded by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Smith
Jill Jones
Towland
W. FE. Allen
W. E. Allen, Jr
Jerry Ragland
Virginia Gayle Baugh
Prince
Duke
Lauchess
Cecil Meredith
Ish Murr
W. E. Allen
Astor Wallace
Daisy Hardeman
Janice Walston
LaVerne Johnston
Leap Year Anniversary Celebrations Across Kimble Community
Six residents observed leap year anniversaries with two sets of twins among the celebrants. T. Baylor and Mrs. Jack Gromtman turned 72, Bethel and Charles Baylor married to Mrs. Goodman’s daughters Audrey and Dorothy, and Minnie Riley and Mrs. Tom Love formed another twin pair. Dee Hawkins and Katith Allsup Farris were the remaining couple marking rare anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Baylor
Jack Gromtman
Baylor
Bethel
Charles
McKinney's Anniversary Sale in Junction
McKinney's Dry Goods Store marks its first anniversary in Junction with a two day sale this Friday and Saturday. Owner R B McKinney opened the Junction location last March and runs another store in London since 1946. Mrs McKinney Annie Highsmith and Miss Eula Pinkerton assist. Four page ad outlines sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
McKinney
R. B. McKinney
London
Annie Highsmith
Eula Pinkerton
City to Buy Alarm Siren for Central Location
City Council authorized purchase of a master alarm siren to be installed near 20th and College. The fully installed unit will cost 750 dollars and be audible up to seven miles. fundraising to cover the purchase is now underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Two Sermons Scheduled at Cleo Sunday
Walter W. Leamons will deliver both morning and evening sermons at the Cleo community house this Sunday. Everyone is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLEO
Walter W. Leamons
Junction Second In Track Meet In Brady Meet
In Brady on Tuesday the Junction track team finished second overall, behind Brady and ahead of Menard after a Friday postponement due to a death from a McCulloch County traffic accident. Bennett Ragsdale won the high hurdles and 440 yard dash. Horse Fly Murr won the 220 and placed second in the 100. Sammy Kindrick topped the high jump. Junction also placed in the 440 yard relay and mile relay with teams including Kiser Sherry Ragsdale Murr and Jackson Laramore Roy Spiller. Other placers included Hefferman third in shot put, Adams fourth in discus, Bivins fourth in pole vault, and Bishop third in low hurdles and fourth in high. Coach Bob Short cited the delay and noted Ragsdale Marr Kendricks would join Border Olympics action in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Junction
Menard
Bennett Ragsdale
Horse Fly Murr
Sammy Kindrick
J. D. Kiser
Tommy Sherry
Ragsdale
Murr
Vernon Jackson
Cecil Laramore
Rob Roy Spiller
Tommy Hefferman
Eddie Adams
Bill Bivins
Gordon Bishop
McCulloch Co
Bob Short
Short
Houston
Frank Hubbell
OES Local Chapter Plans Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the local OES chapter is scheduled for Thursday evening March 13 at 8:00 o'clock in the Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
OES
Masonic Hall
School Board to Meet Tuesday for Teacher Elections
The Junction Independent School Board will meet Tuesday March 11 at 7 30 PM in the high school to elect regular teachers for next year and to call an election of trustees. Superintendent Long recently received a new three year contract. Current members include Hill Dutton Hi ll Rothmann and Spiller with two vacancies to fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Independent School Board
Pete Jacoby
John A. Long
Long
Aubrey Hi I
Fordtran Johnston
Marvin Skaggs
Harold Dutton
H. H. Rothmann
Roy Spiller
Hill
Mrs. Sarah Lee Joy Rites Held in Junction
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Lee Joy were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from Smith Funeral Home chapel with Walter W. Leamons officiating. Burial was in Junction cemetery. Joy, born October 21, 1864 on an Indian reservation in Oklahoma, lived in Junction about 60 years. She married Will Joy about 70 years ago. he died in 1894. Survivors: two sons Tom and Edwin, three grandchildren, one brother John Rodgers and one sister Julia Clements. Pallbearers included Barney Raglad and others from Kerrville, San Marcos, and Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lee Joy
Kaiser Nursing Home
Smith Funeral Home
Walter W. Leamons
Church of Christ
Junction Cemetery
Oklahoma
Joy
Kimble
Silas Rodgers
Lafay Stapp Ranch
Will Joy
Johnson Fork Creek
Junction
Tom
Henley
Edwin
John Rodgers
Julia Clements
New Mexico
Cactus Study Club Sponsors Scholarship Game Party
The Cactus Study Club will sponsor a benefit game party at the Scout House on Saturday March 15 starting at 8 p.m. Proceeds total 500 dollars for the Scholarship Loan Fund to aid a Junction High School graduate after the school year. Since three years, the Opportunity Award scholarship has funded a local student’s freshman year in college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Study Club
Scout House
Junction High School
Becks Visit Stephenville Tarleton Senior Son
Mr and Mrs Joe Beck along with Bobby and Linda spent the weekend in Stephenville visiting their son Joe Beck a Tarleton State College senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beck
Bobby
Linda
Stephenville
Tarleton State College
C of C Forms Two Study Committees at Meeting
R B McKinney named two committees to survey civic projects. Dr J E Wiedeman M C Blackburn and W W Leamons to study county hospital feasibility. C A Schraub J L Baugh and Astor Wallace to assess dam site for water conservation and recreation. A calendar of city holidays to include July 4 November 11 November 27 December 25 and January 1. Directors present included Loeffler Seamons and Jacoby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. McKinney
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Wiedeman
M. C. Blackburn
W. W. Leamons
C. A. Schraub
J. L. Baugh
Astor Wallace
City of
Junction
McKinney
Louis Loeffler
Seamons
Pete Jacoby
Willam H Baker Funeral Held In Menard
Funeral services for William Homer Baker 66 who died in Carlsbad New Mexico Tuesday February 6 were held the following afternoon in Menard with Kimble Church of Christ minister Walter W Leamons officiating. Burial was in Menard cemetery. He was born March 14 1885 in McLellan County and had worked in the Carlsbad mines. Survivors include his widow Mary F White three children Benny Ray Baker Mamie Hayes Georgia Lea Glen nine grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters two brothers two half sisters and one half brother. Pallbearers were nephews in law Sam Morgan O E Morgan Hayden Sales Buster Atkinson Stuart Evans and Clarence White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Homer Baker
Carlsbad
N. Mex
Menard
Walter W. Leamons
Kimble Church
of Christ
Pairjal
Baker
McLellan Co
Mary EF. White
Dick Jane Whte
Benny Ray Baker
McCamey
Mamie Hayes
Denver City
Texas
Georgia Lea Glen
Roswell
Sam Morgan
O. EB. Morgan
Hayden Sales
Buster Atkinson
Stuart Evans
Clarence White
City Council OKs Removing Meters Near Junction Hardware
The City Council approved removing parking meters from the west side of Junction Hardware Company on Seventh Street upon written request. Mayor W P Hendrix said the work will be done as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardware Co
Junction Hardware Company
Seventh Street
W. P. Hendrix
Junction High speech class heads to San Antonio festival
Members of the Junction High School speech class will attend the annual Speech Festival at Trinity University in San Antonio. They depart Friday morning and return Saturday night with 13 students and two chaperones, Miss Ermine French and Mrs. Jordan Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction High School
Trinity University
San Antonio
Clara Beth Woodall
Delores Alexander
Ben Urban
Will Rogers Birkner
Dean Ball
Walter Seamons
Francis Burt
Joella Bolt
Jo Ann Cunningham
Joan Marr
Laverne Morgan
Jerrie Goule
Ermine French
Jordan Cunningham
Sheep and Goats Lead Auction as Cattle Sales Dip
More sheep and goats and fewer cattle traded at the Ranchers' Commission Co. sale. Volume 217 head with steady prices overall. some classes weaker. Notable lots include 5 ewes 490 lbs at $11.10 cwt and 53 nannies totaling $8.75 per head, while cattle saw mixed results with several whiteface and Brahman lots around mid twenties to thirty dollars per cwt and per head figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranchers’ Commission Co
Jack Jones
Charlie Matthews
Llano
C. D. McCollum
London
R. Walden
Jones Bros
Matthews
Union Slaughter
del Rio
EB. L. Hardesty
Apache Packing Co
San Antonio
Gilberto Munoz
McAllen
W. Ward
Eagle Pass
Dudley Fry
Gonzales
J. L. Bierschwab
Harper
Dutton
Brady
Ss. Couey
Reckaprines
Mission Pro- Vision
J. F Cause
Lance Packing Co
San Antonio Packing Co
Jersey
Cooper & Kring
Sonora
George Dutton
Elmor Lumpkins
J. B. Parker
Ozona
Dillard Motley
Gause
R. A. Lundry, Jr
el Campo
FFA Boys Win Places in 8A Show
Charles Chenault and Phil Stapp represented the local FFA club at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show. Chenault's entries earned third place in the Delaine ewe lamb and third and fourth in Delaine ram lambs, plus 16th in crossbred mutton lamb. Stapp’s fine wool mutton lamb finished 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chenault
Phil Stapp
FFA Club
San Angelo
Charles
Phil
Charles Simon Receives New Car at San Angelo Rodeo
Charles Simon son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Simon won one of two Chevrolets as attendance prizes at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show. He took possession of the two door sedan Saturday and drove back to Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde to resume classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Simon
Herbert Simon
Kothmanns Travel to Dallas for Baptist Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Kothmann visited Dallas early this week. Mr. Kothmann attended a Baptist state executive meeting on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Kothmann
Dallas
Mr. Kothmann
Baptist State
Seven file for places in incoming city election
Seven men filed for city election seats to be decided April 1 in the courthouse. Five seek two year terms as aldermen: R. D. Borden James M. Holt E. C. Lewis Vann Martin and LaRue Newby. Three are to be elected. Joe H. Parker is unopposed for a one year alderman term. Joe Baker seeks re election as city marshal. Absentee ballots run March 12 through 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Borden
James M. Holt
E. C. Lewis
Vann Martin
LaRue Newby
Joe H. Parker
Chester Simon
Joe Baker
Open House Honors Mrs Spiller Sunday
Friends of Mrs. R. H. Spiller invite attendance at an open house on Sunday afternoon March 9 from 3 to 7 at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Gay Sicker on the old Menard Junction highway to celebrate her birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Spiller
Mrs
Gay Sicker
Menard Junction
Visual Survey Begins At Junction Grammar School
Beginning Monday March 10 a visual survey like those used in schools and industry will be conducted at Junction Grammar School. Dr Ward B MacKeen local optometrist leads with assistance from PTA members headed by Mrs Harry Scofield. The screening tests will take about five minutes per pupil and run for about a week with results reported after completion. No charge for the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Grammar School
Ward B. MacKeen
P.T. A
Harry Scofield
Sigifredo Torres Dies on His 71st Birthday
Funeral services for Sigifredo Torres, who died suddenly at 6 15 Wednesday morning, will be held on his 71st birthday Thursday March 6 at St Therese Catholic Church with Rev H S Moore officiating. Burial will be in Little Mexico Cemetery. Torres, a native of Old Mexico born March 6 1781, lived in Junction for years. Pallbearers named. survivors include widow four daughters two sons two brothers and 14 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigifredo Torres
St. Theresa Catholic Church
H. S. Moore
Menard
Little Mexico
Smith Funeral Home
Torres
Old Mexico
Jesse Menchaca
Andy Abilez
Adam Gonzales
Juan Dominguez
Jose Dominguez
Martin Abilez
Antonio Zapata
Luisa Menchaca
Genevi
Olivia Torres
Herbert
Jesse
Junction
Isidro Torres
Mexico
Jose Maria Torres
Michigan
MYF Orchestra to Present Sacred Concert Sunday Evening
The MYF orchestra under Clayton A. Dodd will perform sacred music at the Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. The group will direct church singing as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
MYF
Clayton A. Dodd
Kimble 4-H'ers Sweep Awards at San Angelo Show
Kimble County 4-H members won four championships and multiple placings at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show. Millard Bennett took champion and reserve champion Delaine ewes, Gene Simon led Rambouillet ewe lamb to reserve, Donnie Bode earned reserve ram, with several other top-five Rambouillet finishes among 23 to 33 entries. Jennings led the group. he and family later left for Fort Worth where he joins the USDA stockyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jennings
Kimble County
Kimble 4
San Angelo
Millard Leon Bennett
Gene Simon
Donnie Bode
Donnie
George Parker
George
Gene
Frank Randolph
Tommie Porter
Frank Howed
Jennings
Jan
Bill
Fort Worth
USDA
Stevenson P T A Speaker Monday
Former Gov. Coke R. Stevenson will speak at the high school auditorium Monday evening March 10 at 7 30. The fourth grade will perform The Wedding of The Painted Dolls and The Minuet under Mrs. Guy Munn and Mrs. Bernice Cochran. Refreshments follow. Parents may leave young children at the Scout House with Girl Scouts supervising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke R. Stevenson
P.T. A
Guy Munn
Bernice Cochran
Volley Ball Teams Play London Friday
Girls' volley ball teams, minus the A team who beat London previously, meet London here Friday evening. Belle Jennings led the A team with nine points in a 32 to 28 loss. Tiny Wood top-scored for the B team with 12 as final 40 to 27 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
London
Dewey Baker
Belle Jennings
Tiny Wood
Shirley Marr
Jan Hill
Betty Vaden
Theola Hunger
Donia Meredith
Gayle Wright
Adell Sawyers
Lorena Boone
Rowena Boone
Evelyn Sprauls
Jackie Cobb
Edith Speck
Jackie
Evelyn
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Lions Show
NETS
Shooting Stars
Lions Club
B. P. Allbright
Powell Motor Parts
McKinney’s Department Store
T. J. Moore Lumber Yard
Highland Chevrolet Co
Lathrop’s Jewelry
Joseph’s Department Store
Williamson Drug Store
Metz Pharmacy
Ioma Lindsey Florist
Dobbs Cleaners
City Electric Co
Moore’s
Edd Cummins Insurance Agency
Edd Cummins
Clay Maddux
Allbright
Gwyn House
Alton Magon
Vernon Jones
Leon Powell
Blackstone Smith
Marvin E. Blackburn, Jr
McKinney’s
Official
Weather Bureau
Marr
Kendricks
Laredo
Barney Raglad
Frank Bissett
Leslie Beasland
Eli Baker
Milburn Binkerton
Odie Wright
Tom Joy
John Mosley
Tom G. Fine
Mack Henderson
Kerrville
Bill Gravener
Joe Smithman
Lindsey Twidwell
John Clark
Martha Rodgers
Glen Rodgers
Eston Rodgers
San Marcos
Mike Moore
Patsy
Leon Sorrells
Dripping Springs
Maggie Keen
Walter Parker
C of C
Willam H. Baker
O. EE. Morgan
Laverne
Dorothy
Patricia
Marion
Lem White
Corpus Christi
Debra Jean
Carrie Lynn
Bill Morgan
Billye Jean
Leon Stricklin
Ricky
Bob Good
Eileen
Glenda
Midland
FFA
MYF Orchestra
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