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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
4
Mr and Mrs O L Richardson Jr were honored Friday night July 29 at a reception in their Sonora home. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and a Mexican linen cloth covered the refreshment table. Peach gladioli and yellow white daisies with crystal candelabra centered the display. About 100 called.
EDD CUMMINS advertised as the trusted name in insurance, inviting readers to consider their services for coverage needs.
The Aches and Pains men’s softball squad, about 50, challenge the San Angelo Red Chicks after the Red Chicks defeated the Dizzy Dames 27 to 0. The Red Chicks’ visit to Junction spurred a fund roast and plans for stronger future matchups as league growth continues toward twenty teams. Politely, Blondy Cross helped arrange games and a note from Pete Jacoby applauds the Red Chicks visit and field improvements. Jimmy Cahill and A Z Joy recover from polio and motorcycle crash related hospital stays, with updated status on visitors and convalescence.
Expressions of sympathy for the recent bereavement are gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated for the comforting interest, floral offerings, and deeds of kindness that lightened our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Harrel Sanders.
Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons Mrs W T Bishop and Sue attended the Sunday sermon at Millers View drawing visitors from Eden Paint Rock Ballinger San Angelo Doole Abilene and other towns. Concho County faced three years of drought yet produced a fair crop of wheat and corn via combine efforts.
The author visits Millersview and San Angelo to note a new hard-surface road, a Millersview school in danger of consolidation, a Texas centennial marker near 1500 message symbols on boulders left by several tribes, and local geology near Kickapoo Creek with buckled beds and an oil well. A horned frog clings to a sapling as rains approach.
The Saturday cake sale in the Texan Theatre building netted the Women’s Auxiliary of the Fire Department about $40, Auxiliary reporter Mrs. Elgin Dechert said.
Proceeds will fund the fire department. Assisting with the sale were Mmes. Elgin Dechert ElRoy Dechert Earl Ashley and Jack Price.
Mrs. Wm. L. Spivey spoke on the power of the Gospel at the Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class led by Walter W. Leamons. Examples of conversion were given by Marcia Martin, Russa Nell Rothmann, Ann Bannowsky, Roscoe Lewis, and Lloyd Stewart. Miss Austin Durst and Kitrell Durst hosted social hour. twenty attended. previous week also twenty. George France and Lee Craig served refreshments.
Cozy Inn announces hot pit barbecue fresh daily starting at 11 30 a m with barbecue plates available for dine in and takeout. Barbecue to take home also offered as a 12 tfe special.
The note lists major radio manufacturers RCA Stromberg Carlson Crosley Westinghouse and Murr Electric Company, reflecting a catalog or discussion of brands in the period.
Ruth Ellen Vick offers dress making services three blocks north of Powell's station. Dress alterations and custom fittings available.
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