Spring Rain Follows Warm Spell Amid Rural Updates
More than an inch of rain fell before a cooling norther, bringing fluctuating temperatures. Cedar brake fires burned about one hundred acres on Murr and Baker ranches while Juncetion Fire Department battled a seven mile blaze and some crews got lost. Sub-Junior contestants Ann Bannowsky and Shirley Jones earned blue ribbons at the Four-County Interscholastic League Meet. Bear Creek trustees wrap up school census enrollment as families contend with flu and illnesses across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo
Kimble
Murr
Baker
Bear Creek
Will Walker
Weekend at Walnut Canyon ranch and local notes
The item notes Station B spending time at Walnut Canyon ranch with visitors Elder and Mrs. W H Nichols Jr. It includes church service mentions and social lines. It also covers Kimble county library questions, a board meeting attendance, and a brief personal column about food and local events. It mentions Bro Nichols work, a funeral, interscholastic league activities, country visits, and four baptisms.
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Lawrence
W. H. Nichols, Jr
Junction Church of Christ
Walker
San Antonio
Harold Dutton
Sonora
Lloyd McGee
Spiller
E. E. Bolt
Texas
F. A. Weaver
London
W. A. Bannowsky
John Dragoo
Delbert
Ysleta
Kimble
Menard
Walnut Canyon Ranch
Chester
Cleo
Junction
Kimble County
C. W. Atchison
K. C. L. Association
Bro. Nichols
Pre-Easter Norther Lowers Temps and Rain in County
A pre Easter norther brings cooler weather after earlier warm days with rain in the northern and eastern county and lighter showers elsewhere. Some farms report over an inch of rain, aiding ground in the ranch country. Goat shearing may finish soon if favorable weather holds. Community notices include conference attendance, family visits, a rental listing, and a birth. Dr. B Miesch plans a visit on April 11 at Lathrop's Jewelry Store.
Texas Declares Statewide Prevention and Clean-Up Week
Governor W. Lee O Daniel proclaims a week from April 2 to April 9 as State Clean up and Fire Prevention Week. Cities statewide plan campaigns to improve public health protect against fires and promote safety with activities like street cleaning drainage and malaria control.
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W. Lee O’daniel
Austin
Texas
Fire insurance rate cuts eyed by Texas official
Texas Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall says rates may be reduced again after an April 17 public hearing on rates and related matters. He notes encouraging loss ratio figures and a successful fire prevention program with previous drastic June 1938 reductions saving about 2.5 million annually.
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Texas
Marvin Hall
Board of Insurance Commissioners
Frontier Epic Premiere Touts Bogart Lane and Crisp Cast
An early screen feature promotes a frontier epic starring Humphrey Bogart Rosemary Lane and Donald Crisp amid a large supporting cast. The publicity heralds a sweeping adventure with grand scale and noted performances.
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Humphrey Bogart
Rosemary Lane
Donald Crisp
Mrs. C W Atchison Visited San Antonio Last Week
Mrs. C. W. Atchison spent last week visiting San Antonio, staying briefly and touring local sights. Her trip highlights included meetings with community contacts and exploring regional venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Atchison
San Antonio
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Schreiner-Hodges Co
Deckers
Watson Ranch
A .L. Mudge
E. G. Hill
Jean Landers
Janice Johnson
Ann Bannowsky
Grover Landers
Brady
Byron Howard
A. J. Probst
Streeter, Texas
Weather Report
Ennis B. Hill
Leroy Taylor
M. C. Blackburn
Raymon Schneider
West Texas Woman's Missionary Conference
San Angelo
J. James J. Kellam
Buchanan Dam
Station B
Brother Kellam
Ridenhower Ranch
Millard Bennett
Grandpa
Grandma Bennett
Grandma Turner
Grandpa Turner
Kimble Wool and Mohair CO. Inc
G. R. Kothmann
J. L. Cunningham
T. B. Phillips
W. E. Allen
W. E. Bolt
J. D. Cowsert
Fire Insurance Commissioner
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
James Cagney
Oklahoma
West
Golden Empire
White House
Ibe
Manette
Plymouth
Cotfee
Prunes
Idaho
Bologna
Wilson
Oleo
R. H. Carmichael
Seth W. Kellam of
B. Mieseh
Lathrop's Jewelry
C. A. Schraub Company
C. A. Schraub CO. Hardware and Furniture
NSUR
Junction National Bank
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