Vieques joint maneuver ends as largest peacetime drill
The Army Navy and Air Force wrapped up Operations Portrex on Vieques off Puerto Rico with hundreds of observers and about 1800 umpires evaluating each phase. 160 naval ships including Missouri and the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt joined 82nd Airborne troops dropping 900 paratroopers amid injuries and one missing noted during the exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Vieques
Portrex
Armed Services Committee
Secretary
Defense
Louis Johnson
Jim Roberts
Goodfellow
Sarah McClendon
Texas
Missouri
Franklin D. Roosevelt
82Nd Airborne Division
Washington
San Juan
Key West
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Robert A. Owens
Hillsboro
Tom R. Hunters
Lampasas
Owens
Secretary of Defense
Guantamo
Haiti
Puerto Rico
Congress
Baptist WMU Study Program Focuses on Treasures
A Bible study program on treasures was held by the Baptist WMU in the home of Mrs. C. H. Callaway on Tuesday March 7. Mrs. Pearl Chadwell lectured, prayer and hymn routines framed the session, presiding by Mrs. Jim Carpenter. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Craft Moos and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
WMU
C. H. Callaway
Pearl Chadwell
H. G. Palmer
Jim Carpenter
Mmes. Craft Moos
Joe Everitt
B. F. Williford
Co. W. McCarroll
L. R. Hodges
A. W. Whitaker
J. M. Cottle
H. H. Lawler
Marion Brown
Hubert Brewster
Frank Kinnard
Flora Hardin
Dunks Host Housewarming With Canasta and Gifts
Mr and Mrs W H Dunk celebrated moving into their Sycamore home with a neighborhood housewarming Friday. Neighbors enjoyed nine tables of canasta forty two games and gifts. Don Reed is convalescing after a ranch accident March 5 injuring ribs when his horse ran into a tree.
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W. H. Dunk
Sycamore
Joe D. Simmons
Frank Hodges
Ben Sigal
Frank Hatch
Louis McDonald
Floyd Bierschwabe
Dunk
R. W. Rothmann
Raymond Blaylock
Chetty Porter
Noble Jobes
Albert Searcy
Steve Cobb
Hollis Phillips
Charles Craig
A. W. Browning
Margaret
Grover Landers
Jean
Mmes
Laray Stapp
J. N. Jordan
W. T. Bishop
Crate Phillips
Floyd Bierschwale
Carlton Bierschwale
Don Reed
Hunt Visitors Highlight Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bannowsky were Hunt visitors Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Don Reed were Eden visitors Saturday.
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Alfred Bannowsky
Mrs
Don Reed
Eden
Kerrville couple visits Junction on Friday
Mr and Mrs Pierce Hoggett of Kerrville were seen visiting Junction on Friday, adding to local social activity and weekend travel notes.
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Mrs
Pierce Hoggett
Kerrville
Junction
Mr and Mrs Astor Wallace Visit San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Astor Wallace spent Tuesday of last week in San Antonio visiting local sights and meeting residents during their trip.
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Mrs. Astor Wallace
San Antonio
Mrs. Wilmer Slaton Honored At Coffee Farewell
A group of about 25 friends hosted a morning coffee at the Jacoby home to honor Mrs. Wilmer Slaton. The event, organized by Mrs. Pete Jacoby and Mrs. Loyd Williamson, featured a lace table with a crystal iris centerpiece. Mrs. Slaton and her daughter Donna Drew are leaving to join Mr. Slaton in Lubbock, where he works as a salesman of cafe fixtures and appliances.
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Wilmer Slaton
Pete Jacoby
Loyd Williamson
Jacoby
Women’s Club Federation Holds Meeting Monday
The Kimble County Federation of Women’s Clubs met in the county courthouse to plan an official visit by Mrs. Jeff D. Jackson Sixth District president. Delegates named include Mrs. Harold Dutton Mrs. R. V. Short and others. A clean up campaign committee was formed and May installation was planned at Mrs. Borden’s home. Ten members from six federated groups attended. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Price and son Jimmie of Reform Ala visited Warren family before returning home.
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Jeff D. Jackson
Lampasas
C. A. Borskey
Kimble County
R. V. Short
Daedalian
C. T. Holekamp
la Junta
B. Cc. Camp
American Legion
Borskey
Cactus
Mmes
A. D. Kindrick
Charlie Bishop
W. P. Hendrix
Borden
Bluebird Style Show Draws Mrs Lawler and Sister
Mrs H H Lawler attended the Bluebird Style Show in San Antonio Monday evening along with her sister Miss Anna Mae Dunk who resides in San Antonio.
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H. H. Lawler
San Antonio
Anna Mae Dunk
Bride-Elect Honored At Buffet Supper In April Wedding
Miss Betty Farmer and Mr. Gus Witting Jr. will wed April 8 in the community. A buffet supper and bridge party at the Pete Jacoby home honored the couple with spring flowers, silver and white decor, narcissi and daisies, and a bridal couple figurine centerpiece. Prizes included a Lazy Susan and a hand painted tray for high scorers. Guests included Mrs. Marshall Heap and others. Alvah Pearl of London arrived for medical treatment and moved into Kimble Courts.
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Betty Farmer
Gus Witting, Jr
Pete Jacoby
Jacoby
W. E. Hooks
Robert Neal
Tommie Murr
Marshall Heap
Ann Bierschwale
Victor Loeffler
Jim Wright
Mmes
Owen Porter
Raymond James
Cecil Woodard
Harry Scofield
R. D. Borden
Chicago groom-to-be visits mother before local wedding
W P Riley of Chicago heighted arrived Friday to visit his mother before his wedding here tonight. Mmes Schraub Moss Cunningham and Rothmann spent Friday in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Riley
Chicago
Mmes. C. A. Schraub
Clellan Moss
Jordan Cunningham
R. Rothmann
San Antonio
For Sale J A Heyman Residence 1946 Plymouth Sedan
Sale notice for a 1946 Plymouth sedan offered by Mrs. Fred Johnson. The brief ad notes location at the Heyman residence and directs interested buyers to contact Mrs. Fred Johnson.
Ernest L Hardesty Seeks Precinct Three Commissioner
Ernest L Hardesty announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct Three subject to the Democratic Primary on July 22 1950. Born and raised in Kimble County he seeks voters support and appreciation for consideration of his bid.
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Kimble County
Ernest L. Hardesty
The Prescription Rouse at Williamson Drug Ad
For sale a 3 bedroom house with 3 car garage, pecan and fruit trees, in a good location one block south of Rocksprings highway. See Mrs Albert Martin. Also dahlia bulbs 15c each. Mrs Roy Blackburn. Addresses 51-tec and 51-1c.
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Rocksprings Highway
Albert Martin
Roy Blackburn
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Junction Eagle
Mitchell McLendon
Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Kimble
Chiba
Washin , Ton
United States
New York
Caribe Hilton
Christopher Columbus
Spain
Juan Ponce de Leon
U.S
Morro Castle
Francis Drake
Earl of Cumberland
US Navy
US Park Service
Ovie Buster
Toby Buster
Corpus Christi
Baptist Wmu
Women’s Club Federation
R. E. Price
Jimmie
Reform
Ala
Alvah Pearl
London
Kimble Courts
Hodges
Tion
Nelson’s Garage
Karl Nelson
Ernest Hardesty
Western Mattress Company
West
ED Liefeste
San Angelo
Junior Petite
Mason & Simon
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