Commentary on Public Figures And Arts From Hays Day
The page shares satirical snippets about a congressman proposing ad space on postage sacks and a long speech ending with a moral display. Readers mock Roosevelt’s New Deal publicity and musical trends. It notes old and new forms of entertainment affecting livelihoods and mentions visitors Lizzie Hodges, Alton Miller, and Alta Mae from Rocksprings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Hodges
Alton Miller
Alta Mae
Rocksprings
Spring Jamboree Set for April 21 22 in San Angelo
The Concho Valley Council Boy Scouts plan a two day Spring Jamboree at Log Cabin Village San Angelo. Troops will camp model camps cook on site and compete in signaling first aid knot tying fire building and other Scout crafts with prizes for top troops and a grand award for the highest scorer.
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Concho Valley Council
Boy Scouts
Log Cabin
San Angelo
Trop 20
Junction
Council
Interscholastic League Meets at Junction March 24 25
All member schools of the Interscholastic League prepare for a two day contest in Junction on Friday and Saturday March 24 and 25. Preliminary competitions have been held in member schools and many attendees are expected. Programs include tennis, essay, arithmetic, spelling, picture memory, declamation, story telling, and track events with lunch served at the school cafeteria.
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Junction
London
Simmons Musicians From Simmons University Hit High School
The Octet from Simmons University Abilene Texas will perform Saturday evening at 745 PM in the High School Auditorium. The program will include solos duets quartets and octets featuring cowboy songs and negro spirituals under director Wm J Work with Mrs Work on piano. Admission is 25 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons University
Abilene
Texas
Wm. J. Work
Simmons Unversity
West Texas
Southwest
Episcopal Church to Host Rev McCan Tonight
The Rev McCan of Brady will preach at the Episcopal Church this evening at 7 45 oclock. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend.
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Rev. McCan of
Brady
Episcopal Church
Phillips and Summers Trip To Kerrville
Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips and Miss Elizabeth Summers motored to Kerrville on Wednesday for a brief outing.
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John Phillips
Elizabeth Summers
Kerrville
Church of Christ Names New Pastor
Elder Horace Teddlie of Sweetwater has been called as pastor and will assume duties on April 2. He has served as pastor at Sweetwater for four years and is described as a strong preacher and dedicated worker. He studied at Thorpe Springs College and Athens Christian College.
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Horace Teddiie
Sweetwater
Church of Christ
Teddlie
Thorpe Springs
Athene Christian College
Ranchmen Urged to Hold Spring Wool Clips for Rising Prices
J L Guiley of Uvalde urges ranchers not to dump wool and mohair at the first offer. He notes buyers are visiting ranches for individual slips, implying a higher price ahead if growers pool their interests. Demand for wool and mohair grows as stocks stay below normal and warehouses receive mohair.
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J. L. Guiley
Uvalde
Mr. Gulley
Junction Hill Country League Opens Sunday At 2 30
The Junction Hill Country League opener vs Station B of Humble Pipeline Co is set for Sunday at 2 30 pm on the new school grounds diamond. Admission is 15 cents for adults with children under 12 free. a practice game with Sonora is planned for Wednesday at 2 30 pm.
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Junction
Junction Hill Country League
Humble Pipeline Co
School House
L. E. Standifer
Sonora
Mason
Cermak Assassin Executed After Attack on Mayor
Giuseppe Zangara was electrocuted for the attempt to assassinate Mayor Cermak and wound others in Miami on February 15. He was buried at state prison in a small cemetery known as Gopher Hill after a brief service led by prison chaplain Rev. L. Q Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiseppe Zanegara
Cermak
Zangara
Warden Releases California Quail in Kimble County
Game Warden Frank Cowsert distributed two hundred fifty California quail to Kimble County ranchmen to protect and nurture. Birds roost in trees for safety and Cowsert hopes to release more next season if these fledge well.
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Frank Cowsert
Kimble County
California
Cowsert
Kerrville Visitors Stolen Car Incident Involving Duderstadts
Mr and Mrs Fred Duderstadt visited Kerrville Monday driving a Wel don Williams car stolen Sunday night and recovered hours later near London. Kerr County Sheriff and adjoining counties had been alerted. Fred was arrested with the car and spent time proving his entitlement to drive it. It was no joke to Fred.
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Fred Duderstadt
Kerrville
Weldon Williams
London
Kerr County
Fred
Guest Lieut. Fly Visits John Phillips Home
Lieut. G. L. Fly of Barkdale Field Louisiana was a guest in the John Phillips home last week.
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G. L. Fly
Barkdale Field
John Phillips
Roosevelt School Declamations Prepare for County Meet
Roosevelt School held preliminary declamation contests Tuesday to select declamers for the county meet in Junction on March 24 and 25. Spelling and other events preceded the declamation finals with Otto Thiers Jr Edith Smith Arch Allison Dorann Camp and Harry D Thiers listed as Friday declamers and Martin Kirkpatrick as storyteller. Second place winners were Ben Allison Ruby Hearn Gus Camp Reba Barfield and Mary Helen Deharsh. Judges were George H. Mitchell G W Crofoot and Edgar McLendon.
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Roosevelt Schoolhouse
Junction
Roosevelt School
Otto Thiers,Jr
Edith Smith
Arch Allison
Dorann Camp
Harry D. Thiers
Martin Kirkpatrick
Ben Allison
Demonstration Agent Begins Work April 1
Judge R R King learns Mrs Etta W Ringgold will be stationed as home demonstration agent at large in Kimble Sutton and Edwards Counties starting April 1. The service runs free until August 1 to spark county interest.
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R. R. King
A. and M. College Extension Service
Etta W. Ringgold
Kimble
Sutton
Edwards
Cleanup Campaign Calls Junction Residents to Act
Local appeal urges property owners to join a cleanup drive in Junction. Mayor Loeffler promises free removal of rubbish in sacks or boxes left on sidewalks as vegetation grows and vacant lots are cleared.
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RFC
Junction
Loeffler
Car theft near London ends with pursuit and abandonment
A car stolen from in front of the Fred Duderstadt home Sunday night was recovered near London Monday morning. A deputy sheriff attempted to stop the vehicle as it passed through London and the driver, realizing pursuit, abandoned the car shortly after.
St Patrick's Day PTA Meeting Elects Officers
The Hodare Parent-Teacher Association held its St Patrick's program on March 19 with Rev G W Crofoot leading devotional services. New officers include S P Bennett president and delegate to Ozona convention, with meetings set for April 21.
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hHodare Parent- Teacher Association
G. W. Crofoot
S. P. Bennett
Bob Ragsdale
Gully Consert
O. F. Weaver
Carl A. ‘Turner
Troy Culwell
Ozona
Gully
SP. Bennett
Nellie Bennett
P.T. A
Rev
W. Crofoot
Brother Crofoot
Bissett Buys Baby Beef From Pepper
A fine baby beef calf displayed on the courthouse square last Saturday was grown and fed by George Robert Pepper. Pepper began feeding three calves on November 1, 1952. each weighed 375 pounds at feeding start and 785 pounds after 185 days. He has fed calves for three years with stock from his father’s ranch.
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Bissett
Courthouse Square
George Robert Pepper
George Robert
Weather Outlook Calls for Rain in Kimble County
After nearly three weeks with no moisture Kimble County expects a rain. Tall winds and sand have stressed young gardens and tender plants. Cold conditions persist with some frost Monday morning. Cloudiness grows and prospects for a warm rain improve, followed by mild warmth.
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Kimble
Evergreen Sunday School Session and Sermon Scheduled
The Evergreen community Sunday school will meet at 2 30 next Sunday afternoon in the Evergreen Schoolhouse. Immediately after, the Rev. G W Crofoot will preach. Come and bring others with you.
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Evergreen Community
Evergreen
G. W. Crofoot
Frank Hubbell Appointed Second Lieutenant at Schreiner Institute
The Schreiner Institute News Service reports Frank Hubbell is named second lieutenant at the institute. Elder Horace Teddlie of Sweetwater preached at both Sunday services at the Church of Christ. He was called as pastor and will begin duties on April 2.
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Horace Tecdlie
Sweetwater
Church of Christ
Schreiner Institute
Frank Hubbell
Institute
Horace Teddlie
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