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Newspaper

Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1951

Page

2

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.

Mrs Kay Phillips Feted With Lace Shower At Bartley Home

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.

Kay Phillips Albert Lee Bartley Bartley H. D. Lackey, Jr

Girl Scouts Plan Rotary Luncheon Centerpiece Meeting

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.

Girl Scouts O. E. Morgan Rotary Club Morgan Carl St. Clair Hayden Sales

Birthday Party Honors Mary Lehne Prater

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.

Mary Lehne Prater

Birthday celebration at the Prater home honors honoree

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.

Mankin Stokes Weiner Monna McLendon Kay Parker Sue Chessher Virginia Bannowsky Penny Lewis Ann Ballanfant Sandra Urban Francis Gentry Bobby Lou Ogle Lenora Ashley Sandra Gail Whitaker Lorraine Fleming Mary Burt Maddux Rita Faye Schwiening Wade Stokes

Former Junction Editor Serves in Texas Legislature

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.

Grady Perry Stephenville Texas Texas Press Messenger Texas Press Association Rep. Perry Doris Wright Junction

Publisher released weekly editions in partnership with Coke Stevenson

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.

Coke Stevenson Carrizo Springs West

Pink Bollworm Commission to Meet in Austin in April 1951

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.

Texas State of Texas Austin

Highland Study Club Sees Luncheon at Bundy Ranch

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.

George Cavaness S. S. Bundy, Jr Margaret

St Clair Family Easter Reunion Reported At Home

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.

St. Clair J. W. St. Clair John Scott Burnet Charles St. Clair Carl St. Clair Marvin Jackson Pearl Brown Johnnie H. Austin W. C. Oliver Ranch San Antonio Wilbert Doerr Christine Dubuque Iowa Mr. Doerr Edgar Doerr Wartburg Seminary Olney Texas

Marine officer recounts Korea service at Rotary luncheon

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.

James E. Harrell Korea Rotary Club Hotel Las Lomas

Price in Korea and free life theme noted by speaker

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.

Korea Joe Beck Rudy Weiss Kerrville Mmes Roy Borden R. D. Borden C. W. McCarroll Robert Loeffler Reuben Loeffler A. W. Loeffler Harrell Eddie Pierce W. M. Moore

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