Junction ISD to Hold Trustee Election April 3
The Junction Independent School District schedules its first annual trustee election for April 3 after annexation of rural areas. Two women and 15 men filed as candidates, seven elected by majority to fill terms of one to three years. Board secretary L L Urban notes the district now covers most of the county.
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Junction Independent
L. L. Urban
London
Ivy
Harper Independent
Marvin Skaggs
H. C. Dutton
Chetty Porter
Aubrey Hill
J. N. Jordan, Jr
Roy Spiller
Jack Sykes
Chester Kirk
C. W. Walker
Howard Rothmann
R. KE
Dick) Ballanfant
Jordan Cunningham
Fordtran Johnston
Raymond James
L. V. Williamson
Damon Evans
Edgar McLendon
Junction
Tom
Norton named district director attends Bays Ranch project meeting
W. B. Norton, named district director of the West Texas Bays Ranch Co op project, attended a Crystal Ballroom meeting in the Cactus Hotel Monday evening. His photo appeared with five other directors in the San Angelo daily Monday edition. Mrs Norton accompanied her husband to San Angelo Monday.
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W. B. Norton
West Texas
Laird to Address Council of Church Women Meeting
Grammar school principal and local church worker A. Laird will speak at the Council of Church Women meeting in the Presbyterian Church Monday March 29. Session begins at 4 p m with Mrs J S Farmer president presiding. All church women urged to attend.
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Et! Laird
Council of Church Women
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Farmer
Local Baptists Aid Buckner Orphan Home
The annual shipment of eggs from the Baptist Church to Buckner Orphans Home is underway with crating and shipping led by Mrs. D. F. Davee. Those who wish to contribute should bring eggs or cash to Mrs. Davee or leave donations downtown with Mrs. D. L. Williams.
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The
Baptist Church
Buckner Orphans
D. F. Davee
London High Juniors Stage Comedy Take It Easy
The London High School junior class will present a three act comedy Take It Easy at the London Community Hall on Thursday evening March 25. An hour of music by Dick Weaver and his Mocking Birds will precede the program at 8 00 p m. Sylvia Bell will perform acrobatic stunts between acts.
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London High School
London Community Hall
Dick Weaver
Mocking Birds
London
Sylvia Bell
First Christian Church to Hold Sunday Services
The Rev. J. J. Ray of Mason will preach at 7 30 p m Sunday evening. Services occur in the building leased to the Presbyterian Church. L Hall visited his mother in Fayetteville Arkansas and other points in Arkansas and Texas.
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First Christian Church
J. J. Ray
Mason
The
Presbyterian Church
L. Hall
Fayetteville
Aransas
Arkjangex
Texas
Trinity University Players Bring Junior Miss to Junction City
Miss Virginia Great of San Antonio will headline the Trinity University Players in Junior Miss at the Junction City Stage. The senior class sponsors the April 1 performance after a West Texas tour and seven major San Antonio shows. Sets and costumes are student work with professional direction.
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Virginia Great
San Antonio
Trinity University Players
Junction Lie School
San Pedro Playhouse
Upper Llanos Soil Conservation Officials To Meet
E. B Keng will meet with officials and committee members of the Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District at a board called session. C. H. Holland will preside as the district program and work plan are discussed and invitations go to all committee members and interested residents.
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E. B Keng
Sonora
Upper
Llanos
Board of Supervisors
Keng
C. H. Holland
B and W Bowling Center Announces Spring Handicap Tournament
The B and W Bowling Center launches a two weekend handicap singles tournament April 3 4 and April 10 11 with local and out of town San Antonio bowlers expected to compete. Co owner R D Borden invites public attendance at both weekends casinos. Mr and Mrs Lester Hodges spent time in San Antonio while Bill Hodges continues medical treatment in San Saba slowly improving.
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San Antonio
Lester Hodges
H. D. Locklear
Brady Relays Track Team Secures Fourth Place Trophy
Junction boys high school earns fourth with 53 points at the seventh Brady Relays. Bracketed by Brownwood Big Spring Brady, Dutton, Brite and teammates win multiple medals across sprint distance and relay events. Other district entrants include Menard Sonora and several regional schools.
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Junction
Bob Short
Brownwood
Big Spring
Brady
Vernon Dutton
Lepard
Jnelson
Schwiening
Ragsdale
Moreland
Brite
Loeffler
Walker
Coleman
Schwienning
Dutton
Cub Scouts Hold Meeting at Scout Hut
Cub Scout Pack No 20 met Tuesday evening March 24 in the Scout Hut. Bob Cat pins were awarded to Bob Motley Joe Sherrod Bobby Haler and Allen Jennings. April 27 at 3 30 p m at the Scout grounds was set for the next meeting with a picnic supper sailboat race and best sailboat prize. Mrs Cecil Craven s Den won the attendance contest and received a pup tent. Cubs listed include Tilden Stewart Gene Leonard Dunbar Jimmy Chenault Billy Chenault Bobby Skaggs Kenneth Craven Johnel Allen Steve Burt Kane Dan Warren Dale Warren Wayne Robbins and others.
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Bob Cat
L. F. Howard
Bob Motley
Joe Sherrod
Bobby Haler
Allen Jennings
Cecil Craven
Tilden Stewart
Gene Leonard Dunbar
Jimmy Chenault
Billy Chenault
Bobby Skaggs
Kenneth Craven
Johnel Allen
Steve Burt Kane
Dan and Dale Warren
Joe Bob Sherrod
Bobby Howard
Buddy Howard
George Schaefer
Wayne Robbins
Easter Service Planned at Roosevelt Presbyterian Church
Rev. Lewis L. Wilkins announces a special Easter service at Roosevelt Presbyterian Church for next Sunday. Activities include a 4:30 pm children's egg hunt, a 6 pm community basket supper, and a 7:30 pm service with the Easter sermon marking the pastor's final day in the Roosevelt community.
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Roosevelt Presbyterian Church
Lewis L. Wilkins
Rev. Wilkins
Wilkins
Roosevelt
Cook Family Given Extended Wichita Falls Visit
Mr and Mrs J E Cook arrived from Wichita Falls for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs S H Cook their parents and other relatives nearby.
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Mrs
J. E. Cook
Wichita Falls
Mr. Cook
Mrs. S. H. Cook
Boys Ranch Meeting Called In Kimble County
West Texas Boys Ranch Coop project explained at district court room meeting Tuesday March 30 at 8 p m. W B Norton district director leads with FE Armistead Fred Lindall and San Angelo delegation. An accompanying cowboy orchestra from Station KGKL will perform.
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West Texas
San Angelo
FE. &. Armistead
Fred Lindall
KGKL
Free Parking Space Offered North of Post Office
A free parking lot on the block directly north of the post office is offered to the public through Postmaster H. G. Hubert. County Commissioner Guy Munn helped level the lot for parking use and the postmaster asks drivers to keep rear space clear for mail trucks.
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H. G. Hubert
Guy Munn
Band Students Attend Clinic in Ozona
Nine Junction Public Schools band students attended the second annual band clinic in Ozona. Frank Malone of SMU led instruction for 151 students. Accompanying the group were Miss Gwen LaRue and Mrs. Roy Spiller along with listed students. The event followed a March barbecue fundraiser and Leap Year dance by the band. They prepare for the Battle of Flowers marching contest in San Antonio April 21-22.
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Junction Public Schools
Ozona
Frank Malone
SMU
Gwen LaRue
Roy Spiller
Mary KK. Murr
Sandra Spiller
Billie Joyce Vaden
Russa Nell Rothmann
Tommie L. Ellebracht
Betty Jean Powell
Rob Roy Spiller
James Ray Cox
Lee Borden
LaRue
Legion Hut
San Antonio
Probate Court notes 11 births recorded this year
Probate Court records show 11 old-date births logged since January. Six before 1900, seven in Junction, three in London, one in Tennessee. Youngest Virgil H Westbrook born London September 1 1930. oldest Daniel Marron Neff born January 5 1883 in Granger County Tennessee.
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Junction
London
Tennessee
Virgil H. Westbrook
Daniel Marron Neff
Texas
Granger County
Tenn
James Walter Lawler
Veterinarian to Test Bangs Disease in Local Cows
County Agent J. W. Jennings announced that a veterinarian will test Bangs disease in milk cows if enough owners apply. Owners should leave names and head count at the county agent office. testing date will be set once 35 or 40 cows are listed and owners notified.
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J. W. Jennings
Sixth District TFWC Convention Slated April 1-3
Delegates from county women’s clubs prepare for the Sixth District TFWC convention in San Angelo April 1-3. Registration starts April 1 at Hotel Cactus and First Baptist Church with fees of 1 for delegates and 50 cents for visitors. Sessions, meals, and receptions feature presiding officer Mrs. Cantrell and state president Mrs. Perry among others.
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San Angelo
Marshall Heap
Robert M. Neal
Duedahan Study Club
Mitchell McLendon
Terry Jetton
Cactus Study Club
Jack Turner
S. S. Bundy
Harold Dutton
Chester Bannowsky
John J. Perry
Cantrell
Massie
Vital Statistics County Births and Deaths Report
Twelve births and two deaths recorded in the county clerk office this year. January births include Larry Carlton Dagen Rebecca Pompa Anna Laura Carroll Floyd Butler and Lewis Dwayne Elms. February births list Daniel Dean Galloway Ronnie Edward Hoisington Gwendolyn Ruth Whitlock Ramiro Castillo Joel Carl Barker and James Timothy Graham. Deaths were Alfred Fit zson on December 31 filed Jan 7 and Allie Susan Lewis on February 21 filed Feb 25.
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Larry Carlton Dagen
Rebecca Pompa
Anna Laura Carroll
Floyd Butler
Lewis Dwayne Elms
Daniel Dean Galloway
Ronnie Edward Hoisington
Gwendolyn Ruth Whitlock
Ramiro Castillo
Joel Carl Barker
James Timothy Graham
Alfred Fritz
Allie Susan Lewis
Injured oil field worker Beal Freeman in Rankin area
Mrs. Ed Joy returned Monday from San Angelo where she had been at the bedside of her brother Beal Freeman. He was injured Friday in the oil fields near Rankin when his hand was caught in machinery belt. His left hand and arm were damaged. the middle finger and part of the forefinger were removed. Doctors believe the remaining hand may recover.
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Ed Joy
San Angelo
Beal Freeman
Rankin
Sonora
Freeman
Wool Preparation Field Day Set at Hill Country Fair Grounds
Junction's Wool and Mohair Warehouses sponsor a Wool Preparation Field Day at Hill Country Fair Grounds on Thursday April 8. Demonstrations on wool shearing led by Walker Nesbit A&M Extension Service will start at 9 30 a m and end with a free barbecue lunch around 1 p m Former Governor Coke Stevenson will deliver the welcome address Rotary president Callan Graham will speak Clayton Puckett TS GRA president will discuss the Mohair market J S Farmer TS GRA vice president will preside Others include Ernest Williams J C Miller and Stanley P Davis with program details to be announced next week.
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Junction
Junction Warehouse Company
Hill Country Wool & Mohair Company
Hill Country Fair
C. T. Holekamp
Louie Ragland
Walker Nesbit
A & M Extension Service
Coke R. Stevenson
Callan Graham
Rotary Club
Clayton Puckett
Fort Stockton
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
J. S. Farmer
TSGRA
Local VFW Post to Elect Officers Friday Evening
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post will elect officers and initiate new members at a meeting Friday, March 26, at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hut. Present officers include R E Buster commander Vernon Kirkpatrick senior vice commander John L Weaver junior vice commander C D Collier quartermaster Walter A Schrier chaplain J A Cavaness service officer Fane L Burt adjutant and M C Blackburn R L Becker and J A Cavaness trustees. Refreshments will be served.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Hut
R. E. Buster
Vernon Kirkpatrick
John L. Weaver
C. D. Collier
Walter A. Schrier
J. A. Cavaness
Fane L. Burt
M. C. Blackburn
R. L. Becker
Local resident touts grease free cooking method
A local citizen with name withheld claims a new technique to cook pancakes biscuits corn bread and scrambled eggs without grease. Heat a dry skillet then rub the bottom with a cake turner to create a slick surface before cooking. He also suggests rubbing meat on the skillet before heating to fry without fat.
Aus tin Woman Visited By Two Hosts This Weekend
Mrs. Lola Bell Flourney of Aus tin was a weekend guest of Mrs. Dorothy Westmoreland and Mrs. Mattie Patterson.
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Lola Bell Flourney of
Austin
Dorothy Westmoreland
Mattie Patterson
Munn Family Weekend Visit to Justice John S Munn Home
Mr and Mrs Max Munn and daughter Suzanne of Lampases spent the weekend in the home of Justicé and Mrs John S Munn.
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Max Munn
Suzanne
Lampases
Justicé
John S. Munn
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Baptists
Buckner Orphan Home
London High Juniors
Virginia Grear
B & W Bowling Center
CUB Scouts
Norton
Kimble
Court News
Ernest Williams
J. C. Miller
Stanley P. Davis
John W. Jennings
W. P. Grisham
Pete W. Jacoby
VFW
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