Notable Notes From Jack and Local Hall Updates in Junction
Friendly letter from Jack in Big Lake Texas includes a $5 donation to the Chamber of Commerce and notes on improvements. Wilbur Ray Dunk, 19 year old Junction rancher, is named 1st Vice-President of the FFA in a Southern Agriculturist write up. Junction rat eradication drives reduce local rat population. Cubs exhibition: April 7 Pittsburg Pirates vs Chicago White Sox at 3 p.m. Reservations via Del Rio Livestock Association with general admission at $1 and box seats at $1.50 plus tax.
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Jack
Mattox
Big Lake
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Wilbur Ray Dunk
Southern Agriculturist
Junction
Frank Wilson
H. G. Whitakers
A. W. Brownings
Kimble Co
Eugene Schmidt
Rodent Control Service
Del Rio Hosts Two Big League Exhibition Games
Del Rio plans two big league exhibition games at Del Rio Park in early April. The opener on April 2 features the St. Louis Browns against the Chicago team as part of the promotional schedule.
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del Rio
del Rio Park
St. Louis Browns
Chicago
Easter Chicks and Egg Market Attract Readers
Producers News reports dyed Easter chicks for the Kids while King Fisher Roscoe Lewis and Bob Neal plant substantial corn acreage. Good rains in spots, some cats may survive. Egg market guaranteed at 35 cents this week. Bring eggs and attend Easter sunrise service at the Fairgrounds 6:30 a.m. For sale: choice residential lots in west town see H F or L L Hall. 52-1¢
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Dick Homann
King Fisher
Roscoe Lewis
Bob Neal
Fairgrounds
H. F
L. L. Hall
New Novels Added to Kimble County Library Shelves
Miss Mary Willis, the Kimble County Library librarian, announces new books for checkout. Titles include Summer Landmark by Richard Day Mystery Book by Mary Roberts Rhinehart The Purple Plain by H E Bates Hope of Earth by Margaret Lee Runbeck and Natchez on the Mississippi by Harnet Kane.
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Kimble County
Mary Willis
Richard Day
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Purple Plain
H. E. Bates
Weather swings from 35 to 86 in week’s end
The weather pattern shows a drastic swing with 0.5 inches of rain Sunday night and puddles lingering into Tuesday. Tuesday morning temperatures fell to 35 degrees and climbed to 86 by afternoon as reported by Mrs. Albert Farrow, official observer at the Airway Weather Station. A for sale notice appears for a 1948 four door Plymouth sedan.
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Albert Farrow
Airway Weather Station
Smiths Honored At Lamesa Open House After Wedding
Mr and Mrs James E Smith were guests of honor at an open house hosted by the bridegrooms parents Mr and Mrs B J Smith in Lamesa on March 12. The bride's parents Mr and Mrs W C Orson attended. Miss Brynell Nixon presided at the register as 75 guests called.
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James E. Smith
Lamesa Methodist Church
B. J Smith
W. C. Orson
Lamesa
Brynell Nixon
Menard
Expert Rapid Repair Service
Murr Electric Co offers urgent electrical repair and diagnostic services for residential and commercial customers. Fast response, safety checks, and troubleshooting to restore power and fix wiring issues. Call or schedule online for same day service where available.
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Murr Electric CO
Mrs. Weaver H. Baker Addresses Auxiliary Work of the Junction Gray Ladies
Mrs. Weaver H. Baker, a Junction Gray Ladies Corps member, told of the corps work at the legion and described needs of the hospital in a meeting. The address highlighted volunteer efforts, patient support, and ongoing drives for supplies.
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Weaver H. Baker
Junction Gray Ladies Corps
Legion
Hospi
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes At Legion Hut
At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion Hut on March 12, about 15 attended. Mrs. Floyd Little, president, presided. Additional workers are needed and wall visitors are welcome by patients during Sunday afternoon visiting hours for friends or strangers.
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Tal
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hut
Floyd Little
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help
The Chapman family thanks the Fire Department and all who assisted after a recent house fire. Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman extend heartfelt appreciation for the support and aid received.
Homemaking Girls Attend Area Meeting in Uvalde
Mrs Mildred Dunbar and Mrs G R Kothmann led a group of Homemaking IT girls to an Area XII FHA meeting in Uvalde on Saturday March 13. Joy Dunbar and Russa Nell Kothmann modeled dresses for the 45 girls from the area as Patricia Whitworth Marcia Martin Edith Murr and Jean- participated.
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Mildred Dunbar
G. R. Kothmann
Uvalde
Joy Dunbar
Russa Nell Kothmann
Patricia Whitworth
Marcia Martin
Edith Murr
Jean
Local tour visits Garner State Park and new residence
The group including Ette Collier Wanda Woody and Nancy Jordan traveled to Uvalde on Friday visiting Garner State Park and the new rock home of Mr and Mrs Jack Richardson.
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Ette Collier
Wanda Woody
Nancy Jordan
Uvalde
Garner State Park
New Rock
Mrs
Jack Richardson
Volunteer Firemen Enjoy Tuesday Social in White Coveralls
The Junction Volunteer Fire Department members wore new white coveralls at a department social hosted by Mrs. Minnie Riley and the Ladies Auxiliary. Joy Dunbar played piano as 35 guests shared sandwiches cookies and coffee after supper. Visitors included Ed Grobe Peggy Lynn of Sonora and Barbara Clay Secrest who stayed with the McCarrolls near Johnson City.
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Junction Volunteer Fire Department
Minnie Riley
Joy Dunbar
Department Maid of Honor
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Producers’ News
Library News
Mr. and
Mrs. James Chapman
Ed Grobe
Peggy Lynn
Sonora
Flynn Dechert
Barbara Clay Secrest
Arthur Lee McCarroll
Johnson City
ST. Augustine
Saunders Flower Shop
T. S. Jones
Craig
Siaper
Birdseye
Chambrays
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