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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
8
Mr and Mrs C R Swiger of Dallas spent the weekend on the West Bear Creek ranch they recently bought from Mr and Mrs C P Porter They started fence repair and are bringing in materials to begin a new house on the property.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Brown were spectators at the ice show in San Antonio Saturday evening.
Gilliam Motor Co announces factory authorization to sell and service Dodge Job- Rated trucks. Nolan Gilliam notes Dodge trucks meet most hauling needs with 98 percent coverage, offering 4 to 172 horsepower engines and V-8 or 6-cylinder options.
In a Roosevelt Roundup tale, Jimmie Crews recalls a Colorado gold and lead mine story from the 1870s. He and a partner stayed through a harsh winter guarding the property. two others died in the spring, leaving the fate and exact distances between deaths a mystery.
Mines W E Hooks Harry Odom and Raymond James attended the District VII spring convention in New Braunfels. Junction delegates joined workshops on program planning study courses and local unit presidents after lunch in Landa Park. 509 delegates from 18 counties heard Dr. John Guinn TSCW president discuss the theme Concerted Action Richer Dividends For Every Child.
First grade classes from the grammar school joined by Sam Coleman of the Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District presented a program in the high school auditorium last week. Under teachers Eunice Goodall and Austin Durst the rhythm band performed while Coleman displayed slides made in Germany England and Switzerland.
Mrs. Parker has returned from Galveston where her husband underwent surgery. He expects to come home soon.
Charlie Watkins of Lubbock concluded a ten day preaching meeting at the Northside Church of Christ on Sunday evening, drawing attendees from the area.
Mr and Mrs L D P D Borden spent Monday in San Antonio attending the Texas Frozen Food Locker Association convention.
Mr and Mrs BE Borden traveled to San Antonio last week and attended the city's ice show during their visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Holland and son of San Antonio visited relatives over Easter weekend. Mrs. Martha Harrison returned to Del Rio after a three week visit with her sister Mrs. L F Cowsert. Mrs. Ruth Stapp and grandsons Brownie and Charles Brown of Lampasas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jetton and Dixie. Sell it thru the Classifieds.
Secretary of State Muldrow urges current Notary Public commissions to reapply by filing oath and bond with the county clerk of their residence between June 1 and June 10, 1955. New applicants must apply May 1 to May 23, 1955 to ensure prompt action.
Kimble County singers are invited to a Saturday concert at 8 p.m. and the Heart O' Texas Singers Reunion in Brady this weekend. Brady High School auditorium hosts both events with well known singers from Fort Worth and Austin performing. A barbecue lunch will be served at noon Sunday in the school cafeteria.
Nancy Hagood spent the weekend as a guest of Gay Wiggin in Kerrville, enjoying local hospitality and social events while visiting the area.
The obituary notes Wood served as crew chief in charge of maintenance of the first Air Amada touring key U S cities during the Liberty Loan Drive. After Air Corps discharge he worked 30 years for a San Antonio motor company. He married Josephine Reinbold and belonged to the Church of Christ. Pallbearers listed include W E Allen Gene Lightfoot Jack King Larry Stapp Frank Hodges Joe Felps Jim Carpenter and Frank Patterson.
A grim note describes a body lying beneath earth and snow for five months, far from home and loved ones. The text conveys sorrow and longing for reunion with family.
R. P. James, President, certifies the above bank statement as true to the best of his knowledge. The document notes common stock par value of $50,000 and assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities, filed in Kimble County Texas.
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