West Texas Chamber to Meet in Sweetwater May 12 14
West Texas Chamber of Commerce holds its annual convention in Sweetwater Thursday through Saturday May 12 13 14. Main theme is reduction of public expenditures and taxation with no curtailment of livestock and agricultural development. Governor Ross S Sterling will address the opening session.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Sweetwater
Houston Harte
West Texas
Ross S. Sterling
Texas
Imporant
Fathers Will Be Honor Guests at Final Meeting
The local parents association schedules a music week program at the high school auditorium Monday at eight. It is the last meeting before school closes with refreshments to follow a social hour. Mrs Howard Ragsdill leads the program and Miss Austin Durst discusses Public School Music.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Association
Howard Ragsdill
Austin Durst
W. P. Riley
Walter Woodward May Enter Governor Race
An Associated Press dispatch from Abilene notes Senator Walter C. Woodward of Coleman may run for governor if Ross Sterling does not seek re election. A native West Texan, Woodward began as Coleman County attorney, later served as assistant attorney general, and has sat in the 39th Legislature since 1925. He co authored Texas conservation law with R M Wagstaff.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Walter C. Woodward
Coleman
Ross Sterling
Woodward
Coleman County
Jewell P. Lightfoot
R. M. Wagstaff
Taylor County
Texas
Loyal Subscribers Renewals for The Eagle
The Eagle thanks loyal subscribers and notes renewals arriving weekly. Readers including F. E. Lidia of Stephenville Willis Mason Telegraph Earl Hill of Junction Mrs G W Hill of Romney and Ray Salter of Junction sent renewal payments in recent days.
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The
Eagle
F. E. Lidia
Stephenville
Willis Mason
Telegraph
Earl Hill
Junction
G. W. Hill
Romney
Ray Salter
Annual Round-up Set for August 1933 in West Texas
The ranchmen round-up at the Ranch Experiment Station won t be held in 1932 after a conference of state experiment station heads and W H Cameron local superintendent. The event resumes in August 1933 as before to inform ranchers of station work and provide a West Texas gathering and celebration.
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Ranch Experiment Station
W. H. Cameron
West Texas
Coach Mrs. Grady Kindrick Leads Comfort Girls Team
A Sunday San Antonio Express photo highlights the Comfort high school girls basketball team season champions coached by Mrs. Grady Kindrick of Junction. She previously coached locally and developed two championship squads in the area.
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San Antonio Express
Comfort Girls
Grady Kindrick
Junction
Kindrick
Guy Wynne Returns After Four Months Illness
Friends celebrate Guy E Wynne's return to town after a four month illness. He drove his car home and had been hospitalized in San Antonio for two months following a two month illness in town. Judge Weaver H Baker attends district court in Ft Stockton this week. W E Boehlert of Houston visits N K family from Friday to Monday.
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Guy E. Wynne
San Antonio
Weaver H. Baker
Ft. Stockton
Racehorses Triumph Over Country Boys Wednesday
The Racehorses defeated the Country Boys 17 to 15 at Fireman Field led by Chadwell catching and standout fielding. Standifer’s North Side squad battled but remains undefeated in county play while proceeds from Sunday’s game benefit the Junction Fire Department.
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Dr. L. E. Standifer
North Side
Fireman Field
Jelly Murrah
Dr. Standifer
Roy Spiller
Omer Wright
L. E. Dunbar
Chadwell
South Side Greyhounds
Junction Fire Department
Junction Scouts Win Honors at Jamboree
The Kimble county Council of the Parent-Teacher Association meets at the courthouse next Saturday at 2 30 o clock May 7. Programs include Boy Scout Work Health Program County Wide Educational Program Birth Registration. Mrs W P Riley presides and seeks full attendance.
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Kimble County
Parent-Teacher Association
G. W. Crofoot
B. L. Smith
George H. Mitchell
Edgar McLendon
W. P. Riley
City Council Raises Water Allowance to 2500 Gallons
The regualr meeting set a 2500 gallon monthly limit for 2.00 with 25 cents per extra 1000 gallons up to 4000 and 15 cents per extra 1000 beyond that. Mayor pro tem H G Hubert elected as the council aims for a low rate and potential permanency.
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H. G. Hubert
Junction Troop 20 Wins Lions Jamboree Field Meet
Troop 20 of Junction dominates the first annual Lions Club jamboree in San Angelo with 97 percent attendance and top scores led by Udell Goben Warren Roberts and Jarvis Jordan. Lions banner awarded grand prize along with first place trophies for fire making skill first aid junior tug of war and crafts. notable radio speech by Overley Smith highlighted Junctions showcase as Eagle awards and court of honor loom later.
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San Angelo
Ballinger
Junction
Sterling City
Eden
Sonora
Concho Valley Council of
Boy Scouts
Melvin Taylor
Wilson Buster
Udell Goben
Warren Roberts
Jarvis Jordan
Freddie Ramsey
Overby Smith
Lions’ Club
Leon Turner
C. W. McCarroll
Louis Jordan
Lifton Schraub
Leslie Crabb
KGKL
Overley Smith
Junction Hardware Company
Astor Wallace
G. W. Crofoot
Crofoot
Austin
Expression Pupils Put On A Good Program
Mrs. Olney Patterson's expression class presented a strong program in the high school auditorium last Thursday. The plays and readings reflected credit on the pupils and their instructor, drawing a good audience.
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Olney Patterson
Rider Hurt After Fall From Young Horse
John Riley Gardner is carried with a sling after being thrown from a young horse. His elbow was sprained badly.
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John Riley Gardner
Winters man joins Powell Motor Company as mechanic
Mr C Boone of Winters has accepted a position as mechanic at the Powell Motor Company. He and Mrs Boone have already moved to Junction.
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C. Boone
Winters
The
Powell Motor Company
Mrs. Boone
Junction
Houston trio returns from visit with Kerrville and Beeville duties
Mrs W E Boehlert and daughter Edith Agnes with Miss Sarah Black visited their sister Mrs Norman K Farmer and returned to Houston Tuesday. They were joined to Austin by Mrs Farmer and Miss Laura Black. Mr and Mrs C W Walker and children spent the weekend in Kerrville and Harper. Hon Coke R Stevenson is handling legal business in Beeville this week.
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W. E. Boehlert
Daugher
Edith Agnes
Sarah Black
Houston
Norman K. Farmer
Austin
Farmer
Laura Black
Coke R. Stevenson
Beeville
Goat Gardner Plays With Brady Turkeys In League Action
Brady Standard notes Goat Gardner new left fielder for Brady increased his season batting average to .433 after a two for four day Sunday. Observers say he is among the most valuable players in the Hill Country League.
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Brady
Gardner
Rain Washes In Boosting Local Crops In Week Weather
More than two inches of rain fell last week saving ranges and starting crops growth. Farmers worked this week planting feed crops and cotton while conditions look favorable and clouds gather for more rain. Gentry received a good rain Monday with light sprinkles here yesterday.
Ivy School Closes With Graduations and Play
Irene Grobe and Elvis Stewart received certificates of promotion to the high school at Ivy school's closing Friday. Supt. Derrrick of London delivered the address. Principal Orlan Stewart led the program as primary pupils performed and high school students presented the main play.
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Irene Grobe
Elvis Stewart
Ivy School
Supt
Derrick
London
Orlan Stewart
Local man fells hand while helping Mrs Dunk with wood
F. H. Dunk came into town with an injured hand after contact with a circle saw while sawing for Mrs. Dunk. Friends say he is old enough to know better than to interfere with his wife’s work. The hand injury occurred two weeks ago and is healing nicely.
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F. H. Dunk
Williams and Duderstadt Head to Austin for Declamation Contest
Mrs. Weldon Williams and Nancifred Duderstadt travel to Austin where Nancifred will compete in the senior declamation contest of the Interstate Scholastic League after winning county and district events.
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Weldon Williams
Nancclfred Duderstadt
Austin
Nancifred
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