Pioneer Kimble Ranchman James Prentice Dies at 83
James Prentice of Kimble County died November 16 1942 in San Antonio after months of illness. Born November 15 1859 in Kilsyth Scotland he lived 53 years on his Kimble ranch and is survived by his widow Maud Davey two children Seaton Prentice and Mrs G A Witting two grandchildren and a brother and sister overseas. Funeral services were held at Schreiner Hodges Chapel with Rev Paul Van Dyke and interment in Junction Cemetery.
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James Prentice
San Antonio
Kimble County
Prentice
Schreiner
E. G. Hilly Secrest
C. W. Atchison
Fred Mudge
Millard Bennett
Harold Schweining
J. S. Farmer
Walker Ragsdale
Kilsyth
Scotland
George Watson School For Boys
Edinburgh
Engineering School
University of Edinburgh
Cardiff
Wales
Texas
Seguin
Maud Davey
Kerrville
G. A. Witting
Seaton Prentice
Junction
Gus
Frances Witting
Alexander Prentice
John Cooper
London
England
Boone Building Razed on West Side of Square
The Boone building, a pioneer structure with years of use as a millinery shop and later a rooming house and shop, is being razed by Jim R. Hodges who plans a residence from the lumber. Neighbors recall the OO Saloon and the square’s pre 1900 blacksmith shop remains as the last old edifice.
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Boone
Jim R. Hodges
Dana Boone
Llano River Irrigation and Milling Company
Ned Winglet
Schools Sponsor Scrap Drive For Two Weeks
Kimble County citizens have donated about 300 tons of scrap metal in a prior drive averaging 1500 pounds per person. The new two week campaign urges everyone to gather remaining scrap iron and deliver it to schools or groups to aid school improvements and the fight against the Axis.
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Kimble County
Tech Students Visit Parents During Break
Dick Borden and Max Munn of Texas Tech visited their parents Mr and Mrs E R Borden and Mr and Mrs John during the break.
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Dick Borden
Max Munn
Texas Tech
E. R. Borden
John
Local Boy Scouts Hold First Aid Contest
The Junction Boy Scouts staged a First Aid contest at the Scout Hall on Monday night. Each patrol performed distinct first aid tasks under judges Scout Master Frank Hubbell Cubmaster Austin Peay Supt. R D Rothmann and Junior Asst Scout Master Teddy Holekamp. Flaming Arrow patrol led by Tom Hodges captured first place.
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Boy Scouts of
Junction
Frank Hubbell
Austin Peay
R. D. Rothmann
Teddy Holekamp
Flaming Arrow Patrol
Tom Hodges
William R Cochran Dies At Junction Home November 11 1942
William R. Cochran died at the Junction home of his daughter Mrs. O D Dickey on November 11 after months of illness. He was born May 1 1875 in Mississippi and lived in Oklahoma before moving to Junction. He leaves two children seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was a Baptist and had a stroke earlier, with funeral services held at Schreiner Hodges Co Chapel.
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William R. Cochran
O. D. Dickey
Junction
Schreiner- Hodges Co
Harral A. Hall
Earl Ashley
Robert Hunger
Raymond Schneider
S. R. Schneider
Jack Sykes
C. R. Kleppel
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Alta Powell
Crowder City
Baptist Church
Shoat Prairie
Cochran
Mr. Dickey
Coffee Rationing Begins November 29
Regional OPA officials announce coffee rationing starts November 29. Registered buyers with War Ration Book No 1 use stamps 17 to 28. unregistered buyers must obtain the book now. Adults over 14 may purchase one pound per person for five weeks through January 3, 1943.
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OPA
Zephyr Couple Weekend Guests of Segovia Residents
Mr and Mrs H P Rankin of Zephyr Texas spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Sigal in the Segovia community.
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H. P. Rankin
Zephyr
Texas
Ben Sigal
Segovia
Committeemen Elected for 1943 AAA Program in Kimble County
Kimble County farmers and ranchers elected county and community committeemen to administer the 1943 AAA program. Officers include W. E. Allen as Chairman and H. H. Rothmann as Vice-Chairman with several alternates. Due to war work, new officers take office November 16, 1942, earlier than the usual January 1 start.
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Kimble County
W. E. Allen
H. H. Rothmann
Fred Mudge
S. R. Schneider
Asa Marr
Jack Turner
John L. Phillips
David Schmidt
E. R. Brown
H. C. Pearl
Houston B. Collins
E. V. Stewart
Rex LaVelle
Geo. W. Bishop
Football Game To Decide Six Man Title Friday
The undefeated Murr District six man team plans to finish their season this Friday to win the 1942 championship. Six teams competed with good sportsmanship as blue red and white ribbons will honor the top three finishers. Intramural basketball aims to include a team from each rural district with a 10 cent admission and a motto promoting sports for all. Boxing and wrestling will start soon for winter prep.
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Murr
Mrs. Walter Tinsley Improves After Illness
Mrs. Walter Tinsley, formerly seriously ill for several weeks, is reported to be improving slowly as she rests at home under a physician’s care.
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Walter Tinsley
They Might Be Alive Today Speech Sparks AFL Address
Admiral Moreell told the American Federation of Labor convention in Toronto that workers must support democratic institutions during peril. He warned that strikes and slowdowns threaten war production and urged labor leaders to pitch in.
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American Federation of Labor
Toron
Hunting Season Opens as Warm Weather Hamps Kimble County
Kimble County ushers in hunting season Monday amid warm conditions hindering success. W. H. Hunt of Dallas bags first deer. Moody ranch judge records a 32 point buck, with some dispute over point counts. About 100 deer stored locally and over 50 turkeys placed. Judge Harry Graves and Judge Sharp Williams travel to Austin with bucks. Chetty Porter leads by displaying a deer on the streets.
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Kimble County
W. H. Hunt
Dallas
Moody Ranch
Harry Graves
Sharp Williams
Austin
Llano
Chetty Porter
Highland Chevrolet Sponsors Victory Service League in Kimble County
Highland Chevrolet Co funds and promotes the Victory Service League in Kimble County as a patriotic program to protect civilian and military transportation. Albert Martin says the goal is to enroll all local car and truck owners, with VSL emblems ship cards and car care tips provided free.
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Highland Chevrolet Co
VSL
Kimble County
America
Albert Martin
Highland Chevrolet Company
Victory Service League
Gas Registration Begins In Kimble County Today
Kimble County War Rationing Board led by Ramsey Randolph and Wilson Buster sets registration for Thursday Friday and Saturday at the county courthouse with a schoolhouse office in London and Harper registration points for Junction motorists. Motorists must obtain blanks from service stations and include tire serial numbers or brand and size if obliterated, complete the form, bring it to registration November 19 20 or 21, keep tire inspection records, attach license receipts, and dispose of tires beyond five per car while retaining the five best tires.
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Ramsey Randolph
Wilson Buster
Ed Allen
War Rationing Board
Kimble County
London
Harper
Junction
Local Boy Scouts Win 2nd Place At Sonora Meet
Troop 20 of Junction scored 361 of 400 to place second in a district first aid contest at Sonora. The Flaming Arrow patrol, led by Tommie Hodges, represented Junction among 51 scouts. Troop 71 of Ozona achieved the top score. a Court of Honor is set for Monday, November 23, with invites for parents and visitors.
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Sonora
Junction
Ozona
Flaming Arrow Patrol
Tommie Hodges
Tommie, Hodges
Gully Cowsett, Jr
Linnwood Gilbert
G. W. Walker
Albert Lane Hodges
Don Jordan
Frank Hubbell
Hubbell
Linnda
Agnes Jordan
Troop 20
Eagle to Fly Early Next Week
Publication day states the Eagle will fly on Wednesday and all notices, news and advertisements must reach the Eagle office by Tuesday. The Eagle is free to publish community items on deadline.
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Eagle
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Ples Randle
U. S. Navy Air Corps
California
Grand Prairie
Ples
Terry Randle
Terry Lynn Randle
BOY Scouts
Janice Loeffler
Anne Bierschwale
Riza Neal
Wm. R. Cochran
AAA
A. G. Farmer
Charlie Bishop
Clay H. Holland
Murr Hodges
Admiral Moreell
The
Navy
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Rine
Germany
Italy
Japan
U. S. Navy
Bill Whitworth
W. W. Whitworth
U.S. Navy
Houston
San Diego
Atlantic Coast
U. S. S. Strong
Bill
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