Funeral Services for Mrs. Lillie Hickerson Held in Rockwall
Funeral services for 70 year old Mrs. Lillie Hickerson nee Lillie Van Pickett were held in Longview and Rockwall Texas following her death October 20 in Longview after a lingering illness. She taught in Hopkins County and Kimble County schools and music, was active in the Baptist Church and organist until ill health. Survived by son John Dee Hickerson of Longview, two brothers Lee Pickett and Carroll H. Pickett, three sisters, and multiple nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included Ray mond James Elmo Rogers Bob Vaughn Hal Merrill and Riley Dodson. Interment at Rockwall Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Hickerson
Longview
Rockwall Memorial Park
Rockwall
Tex
First Baptist Church
Robert F. Polk, Jr
Robert F. Polk, Jr. Officiating. Mrs. Hickerson, Nee Lillie van Pickett
Cooper
Delta County
Texas
R. J. Pickett
Kate E. Pickett
Junction
Dee Hickerson
Pickton
Hopkins Co
Junction Chosen As Site For 1950 American Legion Meet
Delegates to the 21st District American Legion and Auxiliary selected Junction as the convention city for the May 1950 gathering in Coleman. Local officials assured adequate lodging, with State Commander Joe Spurlock and other leaders addressing 185 Legionnaires and 64 Auxiliary members. Memorial services were held, and a turkey dinner was served at Coleman High School. Delegates included Ferguson, Brite, Cavaness, and Jetton with Mrs. Jetton presiding in the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
21St District of the American Legion
Coleman
Lewis Ferguson
Burt M. Fleming
Joe Spurlock
Fort Worth
Carl Booker
Waco Regional Veterans Administration Office
A. J. Breaux
Beaumont
Coleman First Christian Church
Ferguson
Hudson Brite
Resolution Committee
Messrs
Mmes
Brite
J. A. Cavaness
Terry Jetton
Jetton
Marriage Licenses Issued in County This Year
The 25th marriage license of the year goes to Robert Louis Fox and Lila Zane Cecil, recorded by County Clerk Kennon Stapp. It is the third license since a divorce suit was filed on September 15 in 112th District Court and the only October license issued thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennon Stapp
Robert Louis Fox
Lila Zane Cecil
112Th District Court
Rotary District Governor Speaks In Junction Today
Rotary District Governor Dave Stockbridge of Beeville visits Junction for Rotary lunch meeting at which he outlines Rotary’s three year plan and $75 000 budget for international goodwill programs. He notes 12 year attendance run and 13 years in Beeville club. President Reuben Loeffler urges full attendance.
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Rotary
Junction
Rotary Club of
Dave Stockbridge
Beeville
Rotary International
Reuben Loeffler
Stockbridge
Beeville Club
Rotary Foundation
Loeffler
State Textbook Committee To Meet In Austin Monday
C. C. Chessher president of the State Board of Education will meet the State Textbook Committee in Austin on Monday October 31 to discuss its duties. The committee consists of Texas school teachers and recommends textbooks to the State Board for adoption and use in schools. Each school purchases texts from the board adopted list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Chessher
State Board of Education
Ausin
Texas
State Board of Educaion
Wiedeman brothers bag big mule ear deer in Colorado
Dr. J. K. Wiedeman and his brother Dr. Andrew Wiedeman of Temple returned Sunday from a hunting trip to Eagle Colorado in the Temple physician's Buick. The big mule-eared deer will be mounted for display in about three weeks with its head at a taxidermist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Wiedeman
Colorado
Andrew Wiedeman
Temle
Eagle
Colo
Temple
Bruce and Neal Attend Santa Anna Quarter Horse Auction
C. D. Bruce and Floyd Neal traveled from Santa Anna to attend the Quarter horse auction on Tuesday, joining bidders and spectators at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Bruce
Floyd Neal
Santa Anna
Quarter Horse Dispersal Sale Draws Kimble County Buyers
Twelve Kimble County ranchmen including Sheriff J O Wright bid high at the Cardwell Ranch and Consett Figure 5 Ranch joint Quarter Horse auction at the Fair Park arena. Of 90 head, mares and colts sold for an average of 268 dollars. Top price was 1350 dollars for Jo Etta a 7 year old Cardwell bay mare. Other notable sales include Lady's Black Eagle at 1200 and multiple mares traded in lower ranges. J O Wright bought Gay Loma for 940 dollars and Cardwell's Gay pene foal for 77 dollars. Juvors and stud colts attracted buyers from western states and Old Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Sheriff J. O. Wright
Cardwell
Fair Park Arena
Sheriff Wright
Gay Loma
Bob
Gay Pene
Hobo
Kimble
B. L. Smith, Jr
E. B. Joy
Roosevelt
Orville Marr
Conrad Holekamp
Gail
Oklo
Jo Etta
Joe Moore
Panzaretta
Joe Jimmy
Consett
Lane Hudson
Clydeville
Colo
S. A. Mestas
Venessa
Juvors
States
Old Mexico
Company 8 ORC Seeks 20 Reservists For Strength
Captain John W. Jennings, commanding officer, announces that Company S 39th Armored Infantry Battalion needs 20 enlisted reservists to meet required strength. A Texas Military District directive warns that if not filled by December 15, the unit may relocate. Veterans from any branch may join at their former rank, with armory meetings on alternating Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Scout Hut. Reservists earn a day’s pay for each attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
39Th Armored Infantry Battalion
Organized Reserve Corps
Junction
John W. Jennings
Jennings
Texas Military District
Austin
Pete W. Jacoby
Armory
London PTA Carnival Friday Night Draws Public Fun Promised
The London P T A hosts a Hallowe en Carnival Friday night October 28 at the London Community Hall inviting the public. Officials promise fun for all attendees.
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London
P.T. A
The
London P. T. A
London Community Hall
Tarleton State College FFA elects Tom Black secretary
Tom Black of Juncton was recently elected secretary of the FFA Chapter at Tarleton State College in Stephenville. A general agriculture major, he is one of about 35 outstanding Tarleton FFA members from a group over 100. He formerly served as chapter parliamentarian and first vice-president and district parliamentarian in high school. He is a Lone Star Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Black
Juncton
FFA
Tarleton State College
Stephenville
Tom
Tarleton
Velma Peters Visits Sister in Corpus Christi
Mrs Velma Peters of Corpus Christi is visiting her sister Mrs J L Rohrer.
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Mrs
Velma Peters
Corpus Christi
J. L. Rohrer
Eagles to clash with Ozona on Friday at Fair Park
The Junction Eagles host the Ozona Lions Friday at 7 30 p m at Fair Park in a pivotal District 6 B game. Ozona brings one win one loss one tie. a victory would tie Junction and Sonora for the lead as other district games loom.
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Junction Eagles
Eagles
Ozona Lions
Fair Park
Menard
Yellow Jackets
Iraan Braves
Reagan
Junction
Sonora
Iraan
Sonora Broncs
Reagan Owls
Alpine
Richland Springs
Eldorado
Callan Graham to Explain Texas Constitutional Amendments
Kimble County women may hear Rep. Callan Graham explain 10 proposed state constitutional amendments on November 3 at 3 p.m. in the district courtroom. The discussion, requested by local women, aims to promote informed voting and good government, and is not a political meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble County
Allan Shivers
Callan Graham
Kimble
Graham
Eagles B Team Sin Will Be Re-Scheduled
Coach Bob Short plans to re schedule the Junction Eagles versus Sonora Broncs B squad game postponed Saturday due to weather. He will travel to Sonora with Carl Short and his junior high team for a game this evening at 7 30 on the Broncs field to give players needed experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Short
Junction Eagles
Sonora Broncs
Sonora
Carl Short
Broncs
County Court docket shows eight swindling cases
County Court records indicate eight of eleven monthly filings moved to the criminal docket. Seven of the eight are charged with swindling while one case involves child desertion. Civil docket shows three beer license applications, with Albert B. Farrow and Jim R. Hodges granted licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Farrow
Jim R. Hodges
P T A Carnival Set For October 29 in Junction
The Queen of the Halloween Carnival will be crowned by Mayor Hendrix on the courthouse lawn at 8 p.m. Voting ends at 7:30 p.m. Candidates PauLine Villages and Olivia Gonzales compete, with Latin American pupils running their own contest. Carnival director is Clayton A. Dodd, with the High School band, booths, lights, and escorts named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
W. P. Hendrix
Court House
Gussie Watson
P.T. A
Pauline Villages
Olivia Gonzales
P. A
ElRoy Dechert
Albert Martin
Junction High School
Clayton A. Dodd
Court House Lawn
Sixth Street
Highway Department
West Texas Utilities Co
Vernon Jones
VA Department
Joe Beck
Dennis Blackburn
Ennis Winslett
Bennett Ragsdale
Rob Roy Spiller
Denny Jackson
Bobby Skaggs
Paul Garrett Marr
Steve Coney
Robbie Carpenter
Earl Capps
Don Lewis
Waldemar Espinosa
County and State Tax Payments Rise In Oct Discount Push
County and state taxes are rising as officials expect more payments this month to take advantage of a three percent discount in October. Current year totals reach 95,619.31 with the state rate up to 72 cents from 42. county remains 80 cents. A two percent discount applies for November, one percent for December, none in January, and February 1st payments incur a penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriffs Department
Junction Independent
Kimble Horse Wins Del Rio Race
Kimble Horse, ridden by Hughes, won the eighth race at Del Rio in a 220 yard event for a $200 purse. The wet track produced a 13 second time as part of ten races on the final day of the annual meet. Spectators included Mr. and Mrs. Spiller and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Bob Spiller
Sonny Girl
del Rio
Hughes
Richard Wood
Wilburn Nethery
Earline Phillips
Jean Chessher
Jean Landers
Dicky Wood
Tiny Wood
Henry Bossman
Bannowsky Couple Visited Santa Anna Home Weekend
Mr and Mrs Chester Bannowsky spent Friday and Saturday in the C D Bruce home in Santa Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Chester Bannowsky
C. D
Mrs A Blondeau Funeral Services Held At Houston
Funeral services for Mrs. A Blondeau were held in Houston with Rev James B Jordan officiating. Burial followed in Houston. Survivors include three daughters and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The deceased formerly lived in Harrisburg and Houston, was born Arminta Griffin in 1865, and was active in McAshan Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blondeau
George H. Lewis
Houston
James B. Jordan
Blondeau
B. W. Warren
Buster Crenshaw
Hodges
Arminta Griffin
Red Bluff
Calif
Texas
Harrisburg
U. S
August Blondeau
McAshan Methodist Church
WSCS
Women’s Clubs
Warren
T. H. Shepherd
C. L. Warren
Rep Callan Graham Attends Chicago Legislative Council Conference
Rep. Callan Graham among ten House members chosen by Speaker Durwood Manford to the Legislative Council attends a state government conference in Chicago with Manford and Sam Hanna of Dallas. The group flies from Austin, Graham returning Friday night. The council studies effectiveness and continuity of legislatures across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callan Graham
Legislative Council
Chicago
Durwood Manford
Manford
Sam Hanna
Dallas
Graham
Austin
House
Senate
Hunger Family Visits Fredericksburg Relative in Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hunger and daughters Nettie and Irene spent Saturday in Fredericksburg visiting Mrs Hunger's father, August Bruns, who is recovering in a hospital after several weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Julius Hunger
Nettie
Irene
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Hunger
August Bruns
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Raymond James
Elmo Rogers
Garland
Bob Vaughn
Hal, Merrill
Riley Dodson
Convention City
American Legion
Dave A. Stockbridge
ORC
OZONA
Sin
County Court News
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