Easter Pageant Draws 2500 To Lover's Leap Foot of the Cross
A colorful Easter pageant at Lover’s Leap drew about 2,500 people starting at 3 30 a m Sunday. Organized by the Men's Bible Class, with Rev James B Jordan directing the pageant, the 23 acts depicted Jesus life during the crucifixion week. Doughnuts and coffee were served from Ranger Capt Gullys chuck wagon, and Scouts and Guides helped as ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lover’s Leap
Texas
James B. Jordan
Unday Morning
Jesus
Jordan Cunningham
Walter Weamons
Church of Christ Minster
B. W. Mantooth
Girl Mcouts
M. E. Worrell
James Calpin
Cunningham
Rodent Control Campaign Nears Completion in Kimble County
Kimble residents may still order bait for the rat control program sponsored by the County Agent's office, the Chamber of Commerce and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Bait costs 25 cents per pound and will be delivered in about two weeks with centers listed in last week's Eagle. The Warfarin grain bait is odorless and safe for humans and animals. buyers should stock at least two weeks. Each rat costs about $4.50 to feed, with estimates of three rats per two persons in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Eagle
Chamber of Commerce
US Fish and Wildlife Service
J. W. Jennings
Jennings
Texas
Local Firemen Hold Annual Banquet in Junction
Junction Fire Department honored 66 firemen and their wives at a Tuesday banquet in the Junction School Cafeteria. Judge E C Grindstaff of Ballinger spoke on department responsibility. Jimmie Simmons chaired, with Chester Cherry introducing guests and new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Grindstaff
Ballinger
Junction Fire Department
Junction School
Judge Grindstaff
Chester Cherry
Jimmie Simmons
Junction Department
Simmons
Walter Leamons
FHA
Ram breeding program targets Rambouillet ewes in FFA plan
Tommy Heffernan has prepared a registered Rambouillet ram to be used with 24 Rambouillet ewes in an FFA program led by Heffernan and four other ADS who will pay service fees. Porry bought the ram Mon day from Ed Ratliff, Bronte Pr eder. He was joined by mon Jones VA teacher Bill Nutt and Chase Heffernan. Mr. and Mrs. T P Montgomery of Christoval attended Easter services and visited with M Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Heffernan
FFA
Heffernan
Ays
Porry
Ed Ratliff
C. A. Schraub
KMBL
Ben Urban
Easter Visitors From Sabinal Attend Service
Mrs Eugene Corder and children Fount and Eliza of Sabinal were here for Easter service at Lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Corder
Fount and
Eliza of
Sabinal
Lover’s
Moon Visits Dal for Easter Week Hope
Gun describes a trip to Dal early in the week with hospitality from Mrs. G W Riley and mentions extended Easter observances involving Raysh and Ann.
Rambouillet ram won in San Angelo Sold to Bannowsky
Jimmy Bannowsky bought a first place Rambouillet ram from Leon Richardson breeding at Del Rio from Fred Rose of the 4-H club. The ram joins Jimmy’s Sears Foundation Sheep program. He was accompanied by his father Alfred Bannowsky and County Agent J. W. Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bannowsky
Leon Richardson
Fred Rose
del Rio
San Angelo
Jimmy
Sears Foundation
Alfred Bannowsky
J. W. Jennings
Weekend Visit With Mrs Carpenter Near Medina
Mr. and Mrs. LaRue Newby spent the weekend with Mrs. H. L. Carpenter near Medina, sharing hospitality and local scenes during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. LaRue Newby
H. L. Carpenter
Medina
Local residents report hospital admission and college travel
I. S. Foley returned Tuesday from Kerrville where he was admitted Saturday to Sid Peters on hospital for treatment of a heart ailment. Mrs. A. W. Browning and Dickie Wood made a trip to Stephenville Tuesday. They were accompanied by Miss Margaret Helen Browning who returned to John Tarleton after an Easter holiday at home, Miss Wood went to make reservation for the fall term at the same school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Foley
Kerrville
Sid Peterson Hospital
A. W. Browning
Dickie Wood
Stephenville
Margaret Helen Browning
John Tarleton
Miss Wood
Nederland Young Christian Leader to Lead Revival Singing
Maurice Harvill of Nederland Texas will lead singing at the First Baptist Church revival April 15 to 22. He works with youth and will direct a Booster Choir and all youth fellowship services. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Harvill
Nederland
Texas
First Baptist Church
Harvill
Annual Sonora Wool Show Dates Set
June 20 21 mark the 14th annual Wool and Mohair Show sponsored by Sonora Wool and Mohair Company. 4-H Club FFA members and adult producers compete with a lineup unchanged except seven registered fleece places. Grand champion awards upgraded to trophy cups reflecting better prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora Wool and Mohair Company
FFA
Fred Earwood
J. M. Vathderstucken
Edwin Sawyer
Bryan Hunt
London Church of Christ Plans Basket Luncheon
The London Church of Christ invites the public to a basket luncheon in Community Hall Sunday at noon. Services include Bible Study at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. and congregational singing at 2:30 p.m. Minister Walter Leamons will preach at 11 and conduct services at Segovia at 3 p.m. and Cleo at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Church of Christ
Walter Leamons
Segovia
Cleo
Presbyterian Women Meet Tuesday
The Presbyterian Church women gathered Tuesday with hostesses Mmes Roy Spiller Er C Lewis and Preston Wright. Mrs Aubrey Hill led the business meeting. program head Mrs Harry Hubert guided the program. Seventeen members attended with Mrs Collins installed as Circle Three chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Mmes
Roy Spiller
Er. C. Lewis
Preston Wright
R. R. Smalley
Aubrey Hill
Harry Hubert
Mmes. Hill
Ward Hardeman
Fordtran Johnston
Lee Craven
Gey Sieker
M. E. Worrell
Tom
Rain brings relief as Easter rains sweep county
Rain falls across the county ending a six month drought and aiding spring livestock feeding. Official gauge 1.13 inches by Cleve Stephen with heavier totals in the south and southwest. Optimistic locals recall sayings about rain on Easter predicting seven Sundays of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Stephen
City Election Slated for April 3 in Courthouse
Polls open 8 a m to 6 p m Tuesday April 3 for mayor and three aldermen. Incumbent W P Hendrix faces John M Hawkins for mayor. Chester Simon and W B Norton run unopposed for two year alderman terms, Jimmie Simmons is the sole candidate for the remaining one year seat after Fred Johnson’s resignation. Election officials include Judge A W Loeffler and clerks Karl Ashley and Leroy Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hendrix
John M. Hawkins
Chester Simon
W. 8. Norton
Jimmie Simmons
Fred Johnson
A. W. Loeffler
Karl Ashley
Leroy Taylor
Joe Perry Named New Jaycees President
Joe Perry elected president of the Jaycees at the last meeting. R. D. Borden named vice president with Kennon Stapp as State Director and James Dagen as secretary. Six directors chosen Elmo Stapp J. W. Metz A. D. Stapp Gene Stapp Cliff Teer Frank Dagen. Office to begin May 1 with Ted Mann retiring president and holdover director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Perry
The
Jaycees
R. D. Borden
Kennon Stapp
James Dagen
Elmo Stapp
J. W. Metz
A. D. Stapp
Gene Stapp
Cliff Teer
Frank Dagen
Ted Mann
Young Adults Class Plans Chicken Supper Benefit
The Methodist Church Young Adults class will host a benefit barbecued chicken supper on the church lawn April 9 starting at 7 p.m. An entertainment program is planned. R. D. Borden serves as class president. Supper plates cost $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
R. D. Borden
Pontiac Dealers Hall of Fame Honor for Clark & Green
Pontiac Motor Division names Clark & Green Pontiac Company of Junction to the Better Dealer Hall of Fame for outstanding dealer accomplishments. Grady Clark leads the firm acknowledged for one year of Pontiac representation in Junction and receives a reproduction print of the Pontiac Chief painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac Motor Division
General Motors
Clark & Green
Pontiac Company of
Junction
Better Dealer ‘Hall of Fame
Pontiac Company
Pontiac
Grady Clark
Clark
Gillespie guests share Easter visit in Brenham
Mr. and Mrs. James Gillespie and Glynda of Brenham were Easter guests of Mrs. Gillespie's parents Mr. and Mrs. U. D. Kindrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillespie
Glynda of
Brenham
San Angelo Visitors From Bannowsky and Bannow Families
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bannow and Mr and Mrs Don Reed visited San Angelo last Thursday with Virginia Bannowsky and Chester Bannowsky noted among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bannowsky
Don Reed
Virginia Bannowsky
Chester Bannowsky
San Angelo
Young Family Easter Visit Finds Harlingen Ties
Mr and Mrs Robert Young and daughters Colleen and Celia of Harlingen spent Easter weekend with Mrs Young's mother Mrs Alex Hamer and Mr Hamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Colleen and
Ce‘ Celia
Harlingen
Mrs Young
Alex Hamer
Mr. Hamer
Local Youth Becomes Noted Jockey Billy Hughes Gaining Fame
Billy Hughes 15 son of Mr and Mrs Jack Hughes of Junction earns recognition as a jockey after a big quarter horse match race in Oklahoma. An Oklahoma owner offered flight for him and his father with a $1500 prize for a win and $1000 for a win or lose. They flew in, Billy won, and the pair returned home. The Oklahoma owner is an Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hughes
Jack Hughes
Junction
Oklahoma
Billy
Jack
Mason Co
Red Cross Fund Drive Totals $1508.77
Edd Cummins reports the Red Cross Fund Drive reached 1508.77 dollars, surpassing the 1020 dollar Kimble quota. Local chapter gains include excess above national target and ongoing opportunity for further gifts beyond closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Edd Cummins
Baptist WMU Egg Drive For Buckner's Orphan Home
The Baptist WMU will begin collecting eggs next week for Buckner's Orphan Home. Contributions may be left at the homes of Mrs D F Dave or Mrs D L Williams. Mrs Davee is in charge of the collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
WMU
Bueckner’s Orphan's Home
D. F. Dave
D. L. Williams
Davee
Norman Farmer Stars in Brigadoon at Principia Upper School
Norman Farmer of Junction played Archie Beaton in a three night Brigadoon run by The Principia Upper School in St. Louis from March 15 to 17. He performed alongside the combined dramatic and musical clubs representing the school.
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Norman Farmer
Norman K. Farmer
Junction
Archie Beaton
Principia Upper School
St. Louis
McDonald Infant Graveside Rites Held in Junction
Graveside services for Jimmy Leon McDonald two weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey McDonald were conducted Monday at 3 p m in Junction Cemetery with Walter W Leamons Church of Christ minister officiating The Hodges Funeral Home directed the arrangements The infant died early Monday in a Fredericksburg hospital
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Jimmy Leon McDonald
Harvey McDonald
Junction Cemetery
Walter W. Leamons
Church of Christ
Fredericksburg
Hodges
Pfc Burt Becomes Sports Writer For Wing Spread at Randolph AFB
Pfc Fane Lee Burt serves as sports writer for the Wing Spread, the Saturday publication for Randolph AFB personnel. Based with Headquarters Squadron 3510 AP Group, Burt works in the Information and Education office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Fane Lee Burt
Wingspread
Randolph Afb
3510
AP Group
Pfc. Burt
Office of Information and Education
Sixth District TFWC Convention Opens Here April Fifth
The Sixth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs begins its 36th annual convention here on April 5. Mrs. Jeff D. Jackson opens with a speech on Plant Our Feet On Higher Ground. Notable guests include former Governor Coke Stevenson and Ruthie Gripon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TFWC
Jeff D. Jackson
J. Howard Hodge
Coke Stevenson
Ruthie Gripon
FHA
Wool Show Set for Kerrville During Wool Festival
The Make It Yourself With Wool and Mohair style show will take place in Kerrville on October 5 as part of the Wool and Mohair festival. Plans were outlined by the Women's Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association at Lost Valley Ranch near Bandera, with Mrs. Ross Snodgrass inviting Kerrville as host.
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Kerrville
The
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Lost Valley Ranch
Bandera
Ross Snodgrass
Hill Country
Bangs Disease Tests Postponed by Rain
Tests of dairy cattle for Bangs disease and tuberculosis were delayed at the start of the week due to rain. County Agent J. W. Jennings said dates for later testing will be arranged and cattle owners will be notified when new itineraries are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jennings
Mayor Hendrix to discuss city affairs on radio Monday
Mayor W. P. Hendrix will give a 15 minute address over KMBL Monday at 7:15 pm reviewing the city s accomplishments of the past two years. Residents are invited to listen to the broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hendrix
KMBL
Hendrix
Vernon Jones to Lead FFA Teams to District Contests
Over the next week Vernon Jones will take two FFA judging teams to district contests. The livestock team headed to Llano on next Saturday includes Ben Urban Tommy Heffernan and Jimmy Ray Hodges. The dairy team will compete in Comfort on Thursday April 5 with Gene Simon Kenneth Stapp and Eddie Joe Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Jones
FFA
Llano
Comfort
Ben Urban
Tommy Heffernan
Jimmy Ray Hodges
Gene Simon
Kenneth Stapp
Eddie Joe Adams
Wildlife Federation Directors Set Meeting at Martinez Cafe
Kimble Wildlife Federation directors plan a meeting Friday evening March 30 at the Martinez Cafe per secretary Pete Jacoby. Dues have reached the 100 mark and more members are expected as the temporary organization led by James P. Rieck began March 8 with him as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble Wildlife Federation
Martinez Cafe
Pete Jacoby
James P. Rieck
Cummins Family Weekend Visit to Odessa
Mr and Mrs Edd Cummins spent the weekend in Odessa visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Edward G Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Cummins
Odessa
Edward G. Cummins
Bundy Family Visit to Mrs Hodges Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bundy visited Mrs. Lester Hodges over the weekend with their children Blair and Belinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bundy
Blair
Belinda
Lester Hodges
Troop B Girl Scouts Meet March 21 in Band Hall
The Girl Scouts of Troop B met Wednesday in the band hall to review patrol leadership and again Friday afternoon at Mrs Longsines home for continued troop activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BS Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts
Combat Infantryman's Badge Awarded in Korea
Sergeant First Class Jesus Torres of Junction receives the Combat Infantryman's Badge while serving as an infantryman with the 8th Cavalry Regiment in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Torres
Gertrudis Santos Torres
Junction
Korea
8Th Cavalry Regiment
Santos Promoted to Corporal in 6th Infantry Regiment
Pfc. Juan D. Santos of Junction earns corporal rank for proficiency and exemplary conduct. He served in Berlin starting November 1948 and now is with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan D. Santos
Ruiz Santos
Junction
Santos
Berlin
Germany
6Th Infantry Regiment
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Gully
Foundation Mag. Mne
Broth
W. E. Britewell
Lufkin
Las Lomas
Britewell
Wal
W Leamons
College
W. Leamons
Fred H. Cox
Julian Ashby
Bunkie
Ann Blackburn
University of Texas
John D. Q Blackburn
Dennis
Myrna Mangham
Sannia
Alice Anne Patter
T. P. Montgompo of
Christoval
M. Livingston
Moon
Dal
G. W. Riley
Raysh
Ann
Will
Sonora
Presbyterian
NEW Jaycee
Buckner
Girl Scout Executive Council
Methodist Annex
Thurman Edwards
Teheran
Persia
Bill Kohutek
Elmer Kelton
Austria
Graciella Vallve
Cuba
Lewis D. Wieman
Tidelands
Mary Hardin-Baylor
Martha Lee Baxter
Margaret Bickler
Sara Jane Herron
Hotel Las Lomas
Hayden Lawler
Bear Creek
Lynnside Ranch
Joseph M. Perkins
Eastland
John J. Perry
Sweetwater
Ethel Foster
Sterling City
C. D. Bruce
Santa Anna
L. E. Dudley
Abilene
W. E. Cantrell
Lometa
M. H. Hagaman
Ranger
Jackson
W. R. Payne
San Saba
J. F. Bozen
Joe Bozarth
Lampasas
Hagaman
L. L. Blackburn
Baird
S. L. McElroy
Wildlife Federation
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