Veterans Bureau Head Visits Kerrville Hospital
General Frank T. Hines head of the United States Veterans Bureau visited U S Veterans Hospital No 93 in Kerrville inspecting facilities for a possible government purchase. He toured every room ate lunch with patients and urged improvements including a recreation hall while noting a potential purchase would prompt service upgrades. He traveled from San Antonio by auto after a visit to El Paso and planned return to Washington. Other local items include Mrs Alva Fisher undergoing appendectomy in Mason and visits from Miss Clara Fritz to Mrs Joe Watson.
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Frank T. Hines
United States Veterans Bureau
U. S. Veterans Hospital No. 93
United States
San Antonio
Auto
Arive
Legion
Hines
E. S. Sandemeyer
Col
Tr. W. Smith
Veterans Bureau
New Orleans
General Hines
el Paso
Alamo City
Kerrville
Washington
National Capitol
Mountain Sun
Deaths and murders at Bear Creek and Cleo ranches
Miss Fannie Dupey dies at Dupey Ranch on Kyak Creek and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery Austin. The article also reports a horrific double shooting at the James Russell ranch near Cleo, where Louie Blackburn killed his wife and then himself after a visit to the Russell home. The piece notes survivors, relatives, and the ensuing investigation.
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Fannie Dupey
Dupey
Kyak Creek
Oakwood
Austin
J. J. Ray
Mason
New Castle
Texas
Jackson County
Major
F. H. Dupey
Junction
Mesdames
Chivers
Jeffroin
Flora Dupey
Houston
de Ridder
Edwin Dupey
Bulah
James Russell
Cleo
Louie Blackburn
San Angelo
Dee Gibbs
Will Emsley
Russell Ranch
Gibbs
Justice of the Peace
Howell Wright
Money Lost in River Rise Found at Stewart Spring
A. G. Stewart and wife said during the 1923 Bear Creek rise a fruit jar with 14 dollars 48 cents was lost with the Gentry house. On the 9th the jar and money were found near Stewart Spring on the Ft McKavitt road by Mrs. Stewart in fair condition. They returned it to the original owner.
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A. G. Stewart
Cleo
Eagle
Bear Creek
Gentry
Stewart Spring
Ft. McKavitt Road
Stewart
Constitution Day Observance and Church Services
September 17 marks Constitution Day and Constitution Week aimed at elevating respect for law and civic knowledge. Rev J J Ray will lead the Christian Church services at the C W Atchison home on Sunday September 27 with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ray
Mason
Christian Church
C. W. Atchison
A G A Building Nearing Completion in Edwards County
The American Angora Goat Breeders Association office building on Austin Street is nearing completion. Carpenters aim to finish doors and windows this week after a September first target. J D Braley is the contractor while locals fund the project. The fireproof two-room office is described as solid as granite and may see secretary C E DeGreff move from Sabinal soon.
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American Angora Goat Breeders Association
Austin Street
J. D. Braley
P. T. A. Notes On Meeting At High School
The P T A held a large Friday meeting at the high school noting improvements such as new book racks in the study hall. A free school health nurse visit was planned to check children for teeth, nose, and throat issues. A monthly prize was set to boost attendance, and a used book drive was organized with drop points at the Hardware Co State Bank Eagle Office and local teachers. A membership campaign with competing colors white and gold was launched. the losing side will entertain the winners on Oct 2 at the high school. The next regular meeting is Monday Sept 28 with full attendance urged.
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Our
A. W. Loeffler
the Hardware Co
Tottie Martin
State Bank
H. G. Perry
Eagle Office
Roy Blackburn
Riley Felps
Promotion Day Service at Methodist Sunday School
The program lists songs and roles for Promotion Day at the Methodist Sunday School. Participants include Rev. Davis, Joyce Wright, Nevada Blackburn, Alton Miller, Mrs. Dockery, and Mrs. Loeffler with Miss Hodges. The service features stories, readings, Bible drills, duets, and certificate presentations followed by a benediction.
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Methodist Sunday
Jésus
Rev. Davis
the Good Samaritan
Joyce Wright
Nevada Blackburn
Jesus
Alton Miller
Dockery
Banner of the Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alva Fisher
J. A. Browning
Clara Fritz
Joe Watson
Theodore Roosevelt
Lara B. Taylor
May Hill
the Hill Ranch
Felix Harrison
del Rio
Schreiner Institute
Eston
Coats A
Clarence
Imo Tive
Constitution of the United 44Tates
A.B
P. T. A. Notes
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