Meet of Sheep and Goat Raisers Held Saturday
More than 100 ranch men business and professional men attended a new Sheep and Goat Raisers Association meeting in the district court room Judge J B Randolph was asked to preside About 46 members were added dues are one tenth of a cent per pound The meeting featured speeches by Randolph Baker Mayer Runge Stevenson Rieck and others The group aims to unite ranchmen bankers warehousemen and professionals in support of the sheep and goat industry A Kerrville meeting is planned next Saturday and a Del Rio directors meeting is set for June 13 Several Junction associate members were listed including C A Schransh Company Weaver H Baker E O Longren Boot Shop and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Room
J. B. Randolph
Judge Randolph
Weaver H. Baker
Abe Mayer
Roscoe Runge
Kerrville
Kimble County
Junction
del Rio
C. A. Schranh Company
E. O. Longren Boot Shop
Philip Joseph
Juncton Hardware Company
Junction Cattle Loan Co
Gann Grocery Company
City Cafe
Jones Barber Show
Herman Drug Store
Fritz Hotel
Schreiner-Heiges Co
Hamers Kash & Karry Grocery
Eastern Star Holds Regular Meet May 9
The local Order of the Eastern Star held its regular monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening May 9. Mrs. H. O. Patterson’s group won the attendance contest, while Mrs. Frank Patterson and Mr. Clay Secrest led the losing sides and will entertain the winners at the next meeting, May 23, when officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
H. O. Patterson
Frank Patterson
Clay Secrest
Penrose Metcalf Named Area Chairman and Manager
Hon Penrose Metcalf of Lane has been chosen as chairman and manager of the area. Colorado River All By directors have qualified and begun planning a stock feeding center for the upper Colorado River. Mrs Phebe K Warner poet laureate of the Panhandle died of pneumonia Tuesday. She had been a candidate for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose Metcalf
Lane
Colorado River
Phebe K. Warner
the Panhandle
Congress
Ramsey Returns Friday In City Roll Call
A brief notice reports Chas Ramsey returning Friday for a community event at the city hall precinct. The item notes Ramsey’s involvement and the local timelines for the appearance.
All County Funds Now on Cash Basis in Kimble County
County Treasurer Annie H. Smith reports Kimble County funds are fully on a cash basis for the first time since April 1931. There is cash on hand to redeem all outstanding warrants, but continued tax collections are needed to prevent funds from running dry.
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Kimble County
Annie Highsmith
Crowning of Queen Rosemary in Colorful Junction Pageant
Miss Rosemary Secrest was chosen Queen of May after a spirited campaign with junior class dominance. The crowning at the courthouse east entrance featured a decorated stage, with Duchess entourages and flower girls, about 300 participating children, and a post ceremony open house at the Secrest home with 50 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Secrest
Mattie Patterson
Junction
George Robert Pepper
Aileen Livingston
Herbert Boerm
Joyce Wright
Carlton Massie
Azalee Wallace
Fred Ramsey
Grace Johnson
Chetty Porter
Leola Jetton
Wilson Gentry
Sue Joan McLendon
Betty Lou Hill
Betty Ann Carpenter
Margaret Ruth Baker
Geneva Gay Cannon
Janette Oldham
Rena Ray Taylor
Miss Secrest
Clay Secest
Speech Arts Class Presents One Act Plays at High School
Mrs Conde Hardeman led a speech arts class in a Monday evening program in the high school auditorium. The audience enjoyed comedies with dance, a juvenile comedy, a tragic burlesque, dances by Miss Eth Deming, spirituals by the Baptist quartet, and other musical numbers. Performers Miss Helline Patterson, Miss Lenore Riley and Mrs Lee Craven contributed musical acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conde Hardeman
Misseth Deming
Baptist Quartet
Helline Patterson
Lenore Riley
Lee Craven
Merchants Plan Early Closure in Junction
Merchants of Junction propose weekday 6 30 pm closing with cafes and shops joining. The plan aims to improve employee hours and work life as participating businesses prepare to sign the agreement.
Piano Pupils of Mrs McCarroll Win Recognition
Eight pupils from Mrs. C W McCarroll earned recognition at the National Piano Playing Tournament in San Antonio. Floina Lowgren won the national honor roll and a Steinway Grand piano. other pupils Mary Kathleen Hodges Joanna Smith Florence Ellen Sheppard Dorothy Wiese Elizabeth Wright Jack Denman and Mary Logan Carpenter also earned district and state honors with various memorized pieces and certificates.
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San Antonio
C. W. McCarroll
United States
Clementine Sonartine
Mozart
Bach
Steinway
Mary Kathleen Hodges
Beethoven
Spindler
Lichner
Joanna Smith
Locke
Florence Ellen Sheppard
Musette
Dorothy Wiese
Elizabeth Wright
Heller
Dussek
Jack Denman
Mary Logan Carpenter
Acing
Kroeger
Schumann
Saline Community Hosts Large Mothers Day Program
Several hundred attendees from multiple counties gathered at Saline Tabernacle Sunday for a Mothers Day program. A popular feature was a male quartet from Comanche County. Elder W. W. Leamons of Junction was presented a gifts tribute.
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Saline Tabernacle
Comanche County
W. W. Leamons Junction
Local Racing Season Opens at City Park Friday
The new municipal track at City Park opens Friday May 24 with a local pony race meet from 2 pm. Admission 25 cents funds rail work. Kimble and adjoining counties compete with notable horses including Dr John V Guyton’s Kentucky thoroughbred and De Witt Consort mare Nita Joe. Various owners expect strong entries as track aims to be among West Texas’s best.
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Kimble
H. E. Wright
Texas
John V. Guyton
J. J. McWright
Houston
Elder Leamons Preaches at London High School Commencement
The London High School senior class commencement service was led by Elder W. W. Leamons of Junction Church of Christ with assistance from Eric Ray of London Baptist Church. The program featured three songs by the choir a duet by Mrs. CC Weaver and Mrs. Ray Gentry and a trio by Mable Loving Mrs. C E Weaver and S T Rimes. Graduates named include Wilma Loving Mildred Hardsty and Ocie Cummins.
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London High School
W. W. Leamons
Junction Church of Christ
Eric Ray
London Baptist Church
Mesdames CC. E. Weaver
Ray Gentry
Mable Loving
C. E. Weaver
S. T. Rimes
Wilma Loving
Mildred Hardsty
Ocie Cummins
Mexican Night At School Highlights Student Progress
Mexican pupils of Miss Aleene Newby presented a program for Mexican parents and friends in the high school auditorium on Tuesday. The event showcased progress in English instruction and cultural performance despite few fathers in attendance. many mothers attended.
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Aleene Newby
Granite Service Station Improves Exterior With New Driveway
The Granite Service Station, operated by Fred Coleman and Royce Buster, recently completed a concrete driveway installation that significantly enhances the station’s curb appeal.
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Fred Coleman
Royce Buster
Ovie Couple Reported In Local Play
Local brief notes an Ovie couple involved in an event at a Lae venue. Details are sparse but identify the couple and place of occurrence. Further information was not available in the fragment.
Entire Football Field Sodded with Bermuda
Coach Earl Bowers announced on Wednesday that the entire high school football field has been sodded with Bermuda grass. Regular watering and spring rains have joined to establish a solid turf, reducing dust nuisances and making games healthier and more engaging for players and fans in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bowers
Final Program Highlights at Local Schools Friday
Local schools outline a Friday evening final program with the junior senior banquet last Friday. Dr W W Jackson of Westmoreland College San Antonio will address the graduating class as diplomas are awarded to 18 boys and 15 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W W. Jackson
Westmoreland College of San Antonio
W. P. Dickey
Dickey
Schreiner Institute
Arch Allison
Ben Allison
J. L. Baugh
Anita Bessent
Lonnie Boerm
Jo Margaret Buster
Beatrice Camp
Felps Cavaness
W. C. Coffey
Gormar Collier
Elsie Davis
Irene Ferris
Maurine Highsmith
Lloyd Kirkpatrick
Bernice Lister
James Liverman
Madge Millsap
Roy McKay
Patricia Patterson
Nadine Porter
Helen Reid
Barbara Clay Secrest
Mitchell Smith
Mary Louise Stapp
Harold Taylor
Marlon Taylor
Bill Whitworth
Elizabeth Wright
Carroll Wright
James Wright
Verda Dell McDonald
Velma Abbott
Novene Baylor
B. L. Smith
Dr. Jackson
Bill Barnes
Phillips Bishop
Roy Bierschwale
Billy Boone
Max Camp
Walter Collier
John Riley Gardner
Wilson Gentry
Frank Goodman
Tyrus Holland
Melton House
Wayne Nixon
Edgar Savage
Keidel Sheppard
W. A. Smith
Lauron Tinsley
George Winship
Don Wooten
Annie Laura Braley
Dorann Camp
Ima Delle Cottle
Hazel Davis
Cora Lee Fairchild
Lois Ferris
Mabel
Cedar Menace Threatens Kimble Range in Texas Study
A Kimble county committee of ranchmen and businessmen seeks government aid to eradicate cedar infestation. The report cites cedar spread from birds and overstocking, notes range capacity declines from slight to ruinous, and calls on the Relief Commission of Texas and the federal government to back eradication as constructive employment.
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Kimble County
H. W. Rieck
A. G. Farmer
Emil A. Loeffler
Tom Love
Gully Cowsert
Kimble Ranges
Kimble
Relief Commission of Texas
Tennis Tournament at Junction and Humble Pipeline Station
A tennis tournament for singles and doubles will occur at Junction and Humble Pipeline Station B beginning Saturday May 18. Entry forms are being sought and interested players should contact Fred Ramsey at Junction National Bank.
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Junction
Humble Pipeline Station
Fred Ramsey
Junction National Bank
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