Texas Press Association Members Highlighted
A brief note lists membership in the Texas Press Association and South Texas Press Association, signaling professional affiliation among region’s journalism groups.
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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
2
A brief note lists membership in the Texas Press Association and South Texas Press Association, signaling professional affiliation among region’s journalism groups.
Mrs Kay Phillips was honored with a layette shower hosted by Mrs Albert Lee Bartley and Mrs H D Lackey Jr at the Bartley home. Blue pink and white decor set the theme. gifts were placed in a white dragnet with cake and coffee served to guests.
Troop B5 met at Mrs. O E Morgan's home on Wednesday March 28 to craft a centerpiece for a Rotary Club luncheon. The group scheduled the April 5 meeting in the Band Hall with all members and leaders present including Mrs. Morgan and assistants Mrs. Carl St. Clair and Mrs. Hayden Sales.
Mary Lehne Prater was complimented on her birthday anniversary with a lawn party held Monday April 2. The gathering featured well wishers and light refreshments in a neighborhood setting.
Mrs. Preston Prater hosted a birthday gathering with Mrs. Mankin Stokes assisting. A weiner roast and a blue birthday cake with 12 candles accompanied balloons and bubbles favors. Gifts came from Monna McLendon, Kay Parker, Sue Chessher, Virginia Bannowsky, Penny Lewis, Ann Ballanfant, Sandra Urban, Franc is Gentry, Bobby Lou Ogle, Lenora Ashley, Sandra Gail Whitaker, Lorraine Fleming, Mary Burt Maddux, Rita Faye Schwiening and Wade Stokes.
Grady Perry of Stephenville is featured on the March cover of The Texas Press Messenger as one of five Texas newspapermen associated with the Texas Press Association. Perry, a former Junction publisher starting in 1921, is married to Doris Wright of Junction and has served in the 52nd Texas Legislature.
The text notes a publisher teaming with Coke Stevenson to issue weekly editions and later publishing weeklies at Carrizo Springs and West, indicating an expansion of the publication effort.
Governor appoints Pink Bollworm Commission to hold a public meeting at the County Courtroom in Austin on Wednesday April 18 1951 at 2 00 p m. to hear from interested parties and recommend measures to combat the cotton pest. Counties listed include Williamson Gillespie Milam Travis Kerr Bastrop Lee Kerr Austin Real Fayette Kendall Comal Bandera Colorado Kinney Lavaca Val Verde Blanco Edwards.
Mrs. S. S. Bundy hosted a luncheon meeting of the Highland Study Club at her ranch home on a Friday. Guests dined on a Mexican menu with a lace buffet and floral yellow and green centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. Tom Love and several members as afternoon visitors joined the social period.
A St. Clair family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J W St Clair on Easter Sunday. Attending were Mrs John Scott of Burnet and the St Clair and Jackson families plus Mrs Pearl Brown and Johnnie. Mrs H Austin who injured her hip last week underwent surgery in a San Antonio hospital and is recovering. Wilbert Doerr and Christine left for Dubuque Iowa after visiting his parents Edgar and Mrs Doerr. Doerr, a Wartburg Seminary student, plans to serve a Olney Texas church after graduation in May.
Lt. James E. Harrell spoke to Rotarians at Hotel Las Lomas about his Korea War experiences as a Marine officer. He shared impressions formed from his time in Korea and during the conflict last Thursday.
In reply to a question on Korea the speaker said living under communism would be costly while living as free people would not. He urged support for troops with candy baked beans canned ham and cigars. Joe Beck presided. attendees included Rudy Weiss and several local residents.
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