Community Notes Highlight West Town Farewell Beams
A town gathering celebrated the Mitchell family with a Tuesday gym party. Toastmaster Dick Homann led the event as bands by Mr Gamble provided music. Seniors donned fine dresses and hosted guests while residents praised community ties and wished the Mitchells well. The piece also notes a growing Junction clinic, Dr Wiedeman’s new facility, and plans connected to National Airmail week. Ruth Bode's art exhibit draws praise and Miss Austin Durst’s operetta showcases young performers with acclaimed teaching.
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Mitchell
Charlie McCarroll
Teeny King
John Philip
Mattie Patterson
John Hargis
Ennis B. Hill
Robert Loeftler
Dick Homann
Mr. Gamble
Texas Men Study Conservation of Soil and Ranges
Representatives of the Soil Conservation Projects of Texas surveyed Kimble county noting its varied weeds grasses and shrubs. Edgar A Hodson director and field rep and R E Homann county agent organized a two day data gathering caravan arriving Sunday with a rain day school of instruction held at the court house and field work to follow Continued on page five.
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Texas
Kimble
Edgar A. Hodson
R. E. Homann
W. Nu
New Low Water Bridges Planned on South Llano River
Section Foreman W. E. Hagood states two new water crossings will be built soon on the South Llano one at the Autrey crossing and the other at the Wilson crossing. Small bridges on No. 200 west toward Roosevelt will be widened to improve safety for heavy traffic.
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W. E
Wild Flower Display Attracts Attention In Kimble County
Miss W P Riley chairs a Highway Beautification committee that staged a native wild flower exhibit at the school building and downtown. Flowers gathered along Kimble county highways were split between the local display and a San Angelo event featuring over 250 varieties from 14 counties. More than 50 Kimble varieties were shown as crowds admired the blooms and highway travelers enjoyed the display.
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W. P. Riley
Kimble County
N.C. Tulloss
Chas Ramsey
Reuben Loeftter
W. E Haxood
San Angelo
Junction
London School Closes Another Successful Term
London Public School ended its term with Dr ME Davis of Howard Payne College delivering the senior class address and the seventh grade program at the community hall. Commencement sermons and diplomas followed with awards to several students for proficiency and punctuality.
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London
ME. Davis
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Ester Walter W. Leamons
Imogene Freshour
Opal Pearl
Byron Fairchild
A. J. Iv
Death Claims Mrs. T. M. Hodges Monday
In Kimble County the death of Mrs. T. M. Hodges known as Mammy Hodges marks the loss of a pioneering resident. She died after months of infirmity at age 86 and a day following a pneumonia attack. Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev. Ennis B. Hill officiating and burial beside her husband who died in 1927. Born May 15 1852 in LaGrange Texas she was the daughter of the late Mr. Continued on page four.
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TM Hodges
Kimble County
Mammy" Hodges
Ennis B. Hill
Dim Carpenter
Howard
Raglail AW. Browning
George Cavaness
Lewis Jetton
Barney Williams
Wiley Fisher
Johnnie Graham
TM. Hodges
LaGrange
Fayette County
Pastern Star to Elect Officers on May 26
The Order of Eastern Star will hold its annual election of officers on Thursday May 26 and its next regular meeting that night A district deputy Grand Matron will attend Monday evening at a called chapel meeting Full attendance urged for both events by members
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Order of Eastern Star
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Diplomas to Be Awarded Friday Evening Students Named
Final commencement will be held tomorrow evening with 15 boys and 13 girls to receive diplomas. The program details are limited. Diploma recipients include Wilbur Atchison Kittrell Bayor Herbert Hoerm Lewis Ferguson Tom Hardeman John Calvin Hargis Glenn Hoxiges Jack Ones Don Kirkpatrick J W Lovers Victor Loettier W A Moon Lorenza Mogford Raul Pomba Lloyd Buster Williamson Virgileshabranner Louise Becker Kolene Guthrie Annie Hooten Aileen Livingston Billy Morris Jeta Miller Ruby Neal Gebiel Fay Wahl Zella Wahl Ruby Whinworth Dorothy Wiese. Promotion night for seventh graders follows with certificates to Collier Mary Belle Mayes Lillian Hight Eugene Herron Teresa Henavides Thelma Fay Bishop Joe Billy Camp Marjorie.
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Eagle
Wilbur Atchison
Kittrell Bayor
Herbert Hoerm
Lewis Ferguon
Tom Hardeman
John Calin Hargis
Glenn Hoxiges
Jack Ones
Don Kirkpatrick
J. W. Lovers
Victor Loettier
W. A. Moon
Lorenza Mogford
Raul Pomba
Lloyd Buster Williamson
Virgiileshabranner
Louise Becker
Kolene Guthrie
Annie Hooten
Aileen Livingston
Billy Morris
Jeta Miller
Ruby Neal
Gebiel
Fay Wahl
Zella Wahl
Ruby Whinworth
Dorothy Wiese
Wade
Janeitornin
Collier
Mary Belle Mayes
Lillian Hight
Eugene Herron
Teresa Henavides
Thelma Fay
Joe Billy Camp
Marjorie
Lions Edge Fire Department In Extra Innings
The Lions beat the Fire Department 7 to 6 in eight innings on Wednesday afternoon after a tied seventh. The Lions sealed the win with a decisive eighth inning. The report notes absence of players Cecil Craven Callan Graham and R E Buster from action. Continued on page eight.
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Cecil Craven
Callan Graham
R. E. Buster
Lions
Fire Department
Th Lions
T N. M. PL. Co
Reformer-turned Denver figure faults exposed by Carpenter
Three lawyers priced at year to keep him out of the penitentiary were cited by Senator Carpenter. He withdrew his prior remark after learning the claim was not true and the reformer challenged a full retraction. The incident, from decades ago, reflects social prominence and political backlash in Denver.
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Denver
Ife
Senate of Colorado
Senator Carpenter
Carpenford
Carpenter
American News Foatarsa, Inc
Station B Plans Annual Barbecue Event May 27
Station B unveils a full day of festivities at the Humble Station grounds on May 27 featuring a tennis court open all day, baseball games including Junction Fire Department versus Station 1 and a Lions Club clash, a Fat and Lean contest winner versus an all star team, and a grand barbecue at 6 30. Prizes will be awarded before dining, with free admission for all visitors.
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Junction
Kimble
Humble
Junction Fire Department
Station 1 Cross
Texas New Mexico Pipe Line Company
Junction Lions Club
Fats
Humble Oi and Refining Company
Pipe Line
A. G. Lee
Dr J E Wiedeman Opens New Office And Clinic Here
Dr J E Wiedeman unveils a modern new clinic adjoining Wan s office with a well equipped X ray room and patient entrance. The building houses two beds with potential to add more as demand grows. Over $6000 has been spent on equipment and the facility is designed to give Junction the best care, inviting public inspection.
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Junction
Wiedeman
Methodist Parsonage
Royce Buster
Ture
WwWan
Coke Stevenson Wages Campaign Throughout State
Coke Stevenson gains momentum in Texas as lieutenant governor candidate. Supporters in Kimble and adjacent counties mobilize letters and visits. Stevenson campaigned from his South Llano ranch then moved to Austin with Mrs. Stevenson and Mitchell McLendon. He spoke at the Kutch Manning Reunion in Newcastle and will address 5000 at Nacona High School May 24 and at Sweet Home Tomato Festival near Yoakum June 5. He travels to Port Arthur for the Texas Press Association June 7 to 9 and will address Texas editors.
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Kimble County
Coke Stevens
Texas
Junction
Kimbie County
Coke
Stevenson
South Llano
Mondey
Stevenen
Mitchell McLendon
Austin
Newcastle
Young County
Nacona High School
Sweet Home
Yoakum
Port Arthur
Texas Press Association
Local Minister to Resign at Year’s End
Elder Walter W. Leamons announced he will resign as minister of the Church of Christ the Eagle reports. He cites the public service burden and a wish to allow others a chance, plus a need to provide for his family with better employment and home education opportunities for his children.
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Ction
Mitchell Leaves as Salesman for Chicago Firm
Supt Geo H Mitchell resigns as Dallas area school chief after seven years to join Denoyer Geppert Company of Chicago as a school visual aids salesman. Territory covers 72 South Texas counties with San Antonio HQ. Family to follow as he settles and buys a home. Closing exercises at Roosevelt School on Thursday feature Walter W Leamons. Texas Planning Board notes over 5 000 000 head of livestock shipped from Texas last year including cattle sheep goats and hogs.
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Geo. H. Mitchell
Denoyer Geppert Company
Chicago
South
Texas
San An
Mitchell
Roosevelt School
Walter W. Leamons
Texas Planning Board
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Austin Durst
County Survey
Llano River
Junctionions Chuir
Nual
Astor Wallac
Walter W Leamons
E. Bruce Moss
Leon R. Powell
K Cunningham
Lion Tanner
Ramsey Randolph
Thomas J. Bradley
Alton Mason
RE. Buster
Ollie Floyd
Sam Bowers
Philip Joseph
London School
Lorena Burleson
Leila Mae Burleson
J. L. Bruce
Dean Pearl
Jaunita Ivy
A. J. Ivy
Pioneer Citizen
T. M. Hodges
Pastern Star
Fire Dep't
Priday Bath
Irvin S. Cobb
By Irvin S. Cobb
Ublic
J. E. Wiedeman
Coke Stevenson
Elder Walter Leamons
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