Local P. I. A. Advocates Independent Junction School District
The Junction Parent-Teachers Association meets at the high school with Mrs. W. P. Rileyee presiding. Delegates are elected for the district meeting in Sweetwater on April 8 to 10. They push library improvements and gift books, and discuss forming an independent school district to match town growth.
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Parent-Teachers Association
W. P. Rileyee
Sweetwater
Mesdames George Pepper
Joe Ramsey
Jim Massey
Blackburn
Riley
Lester Hodges
M Im. Livingston
S. A. McDonald
Frank Cowsert
Kate Pickett
Commers Court
le Toeaskie
Chamber pilot links El Paso to Junction commerce route
The Kimble County Chamber of Commerce will pilot a trade route from El Paso to Junction in a regional commerce initiative. Local officials and business leaders endorse the plan as boosting cross district economic activity.
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W. Rieck Ee
Coe Diego
California
Flor- Kimble County Chamber of E County Chamber Eommerce
el Paso
Junction
Plans Complete For Golf Tournament Postponed To April
Weather caused the Kimble County golf tournament scheduled for Sunday March 24 to be postponed to Sunday April 7. Improvements on the course by Mr O Bryant have bettered conditions. A committee of Joe Bissett Buddy Harte and Howard Blackburn organized the event urging all players to register. Harte said plans include a women’s tournament and will explain details to interested participants.
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O’bryan
Joe Bissett
Buddy Harte
Howard Blackburn
Kimble County
Harte
Easter Occurs in March Across 129 Years
The article notes Easter has fallen in March for 129 years and predicts an early spring if frost danger passes by Good Friday. It cites dates like March 31 and March 23 as possible Easter occurrences and lists multiple historical years when Easter was in March.
City Election Set For April 2 in Kimble County
Mayor E Holekamp has posted notices calling an election for April 2 to elect a mayor five aldermen and a city marshal. Election officials named include Terrell Election vs L R Hodges as presiding officer with W M McDonald and Ovie Buster as judges and Albert Taylor and Guy Munn as clerks. Balloting will take place in the Kimble County courthouse.
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E. Holekamp
Mar
Terrell
L. R. Hodges
W. M.mcdonald
Ovie Buster
Albert Taylor
Guy Munn
Kimble County Court House
Bone fracture delays Frank Wilson's arm use
Frank Wilson suffers a fractured right collar bone with painful injury. He remains unable to use his arm for several days as he recovers.
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Frank Wilson
Pachat
Munn Family Returns from Houston Trip
Mr and Mrs John 8 Munn and their son Max returned Monday from a trip to Houston. They visited Mrs Wean whose mother has been ill.
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John
Munn
Max
Houston
Wean
Interscholastic Meet Set For Friday And Saturday
The Interscholastic League plans its county meet at Junction High School Friday and Saturday. Few schools have registered but the program includes essays, music memory, declamations, and multiple athletic events for junior and senior students.
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Junction
Local Fire Boys Visit Boerne Fire Equipment Demo
Local volunteer fire department members traveled to Boerne on Wednesday to observe a demonstration of the New American LaFrance fire apparatus. Boerne has a new water system and modern gear, and the visitors expressed satisfaction with the display. The trip was with Leon Powell, Marx Weise, Lanan Bissett, Toby Buster, Guy Munn, Walter Buck, Forrest Weldon, Dennis Wallace, W. B. May, Clarence Jetton, and Ramsey Randolph.
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Boerne
Fritz Hotel to Expand With Eight East Wing Rooms
Plans are underway to enlarge the Fritz Hotel adding eight rooms on the east wing and six above the lobby. The kitchen will be remodeled and a steam heating plant for the entire hotel will be installed. Described as popular and beautiful on the Old Spanish Trail, it is nearly always full with travelers, and the expansion will be welcome news to the traveling public.
Mr. J. L. Farmer's business trip to San Antonio
Mr. J L Farmer traveled to San Antonio last weekend on a business trip. He visited local offices and met with partners to discuss upcoming contracts and opportunities.
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Farmer
San Antonio
Procrastination May Be Excused, Indolence Never
A wry saying contrasts procrastination with indolence, asserting that delay can be acceptable while laziness is unacceptable. It emphasizes discipline and prompt action as virtuous.
Bank Robbery In Brady Seizes Five Youths
News of the Brady state bank robbery reaches the area as five youths including R C Turner Coy Nigh Lucille Awalt Irene Curtis and Billie Ballard are arrested within hours. Harold Johnson identifies Turner as the gunman and Miss Smith testifies about the getaway and hiding money in tin cans.
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Eagle
Farmers & Merchants State Bank of
Brady
R. C. Turner
Coy Nigh
Lucille Awalt
Irene Curtis
Billie Ballard
Ballard
Austin
Loleate Smith
Turner
Miss Smith
Miss Awalt
San Angelo
Harold Johnson
Fairview
Johnson
Nigh
City Council Seeks Lower Fire Insurance Rates
Mayor E Holekamp and Junction city council pressed Austin for a rate reduction after installing a new water system and adopting safety measures including fire drills, arson reward, chemical engine, hose cart, and a volunteer fire department. They argue fire hazards are being removed and expect the discount soon.
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E. Holekamp
Austin
Junction
Snip Sells Barber Shop to New Owner
Mr. Chas Snider sold Snip s Shop to Mr Ovie Buster who will take charge next Monday April 1. Snider plans a trip to Las Vegas Nevada to inspect the country and may decide future plans. Friends regret his departure while Buster gains a popular shop and may see one barber switch chairs across the street. no major staffing changes expected.
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Chas. Snider
Snip
Ovie Buster
Mr. Snider
Las Vegas
Nevada
Snider
Buster
New Company Buys Junction Telephone Company
The Southwestern Telephone Company based in Dallas has bought the Junction Telephone Company. Mr. McKee of Brownwood said there will be no change in the working force and service will continue without interruption. J. D. Lucas will head the plant here and operators may keep their jobs if they wish. Subscribers are asked to cooperate for best service.
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Southwestern States Telephone Company
Dallas
Junction Telephone Company
McKee
Brownwood
Eagle
J. D. Lucas
Wll
Ramsey Variety Store Set for Formal Opening in Junction
Mr and Mrs Chas Ramsey prepare a new variety store in Junction for a formal opening Friday from 3 to 6 pm with no sales during the event. The following Saturday the store launches a nine cent sale lasting one week through Saturday April 6, inviting Kimble County residents to attend and shop.
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Chas. Ramsey
Ramsey
Junction
Kimble County
Campaign to Beautify Yards Under PTA Plan
The Parent-Teachers Association announces yard beautiful contest plans and rules to be published soon. Rain delays clean-up yet with sun, work will resume cleaning rubbish before weeds grow. Civic groups aim Junction to look its best this summer and many areas showcase landscape efforts.
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Parent- Teachers’ Association
Parent-Teachers
Junction
Kimble Courts
Mohair Clip Good in County Yields Vary
Practically all goats in the county have been clipped and the yield is good. Some herds report large clips others fair. Quality is good though price is not yet fixed with current sales around 50 to 60 cents. Local dealers receive large daily quantities but cannot estimate season receipts.
Miss Nettie Wright Improving After Auto Accident
Miss Nettie Wright who was injured in an auto accident last week is showing improvement and is under medical care.
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Nettie Wright
Motorcade from El Paso arrives at Junction for Old Spanish Trail drive
Captain H W Rieck and officials head the San Diego to St Augustine motorcade bound for the Old Spanish Trail dedication in St Augustine. The 3000 mile winter route aims to attract travelers and development along Texas segments, with Junction promoting improved roads and winter tourism.
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H. W. Rieck
H. W. Bierschwabe
Emil A. Loeffler
J. W. McLendon
el Paso
Junction
San Diego
California
Ozona
San Antonio
St. Augustine
Florida
St- Augustine
Texas
Sonora
Kerr County
Scholastic census work wraps up this week
Enumerators finish the scholastic census as the drive ends this week. Officials urge guardians to ensure every eligible child is enrolled in the district program and to verify that all records are properly filed in local offices.
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