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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
4
A Honey Grove Signal Citizen column laments inflation while noting electricity, telephone, and natural gas rates remain high. The piece compares oil oats wheat bread melons and everyday goods to pre war prices, questioning economic balance and value. It uses social observations about aging and artistry to mirror broader fiscal concerns.
A controversial incident in New York City spurs outrage as a racketeering attempt ends with a child killed and four wounded. Mayor Walker calls for a halt while police scramble amid long tolerated beer gang violence and entrenched influence. The piece argues the mob's grip has endured for years and may be too late to stop.
A New Jersey Teachers College professor urges housewives to stop selling space to itinerant peddlers who use homes as storefronts. He argues such salesmen fair little consideration for household routine and tax-funded local merchants, urging polite refusals and a firm closure of home stores.
A 19 year old New York killer known as Two Gun Crowley was shot five times by police before arrest for murder. In hospital he rejected repentance and asked for a square meal. He refused a beefsteak citing Friday and was served fish out of religious scruples.
Mrs A G Farmer entertained at her residence on a Wednesday afternoon revealing the engagement of her daughter Louise to Joe Boyer of Erie PA. The event featured roses, a treasure hunt ending with a candy chest inscribed Louise and Joe, and several contests won by Mrs Ira L Winterrowd and Mrs A L Mudge.
Mrs S O Ridenhower hosted the Ladies Afternoon Club at Kimble Courts Club House. Miss Oren Jo Pool of Hico honored as guest. prizes awarded: Mrs H G Hubert guest prize, Mrs J L Hodges high guest score, and Mrs George Vierling Jr consolation. Attendees included Olive Chadwell Elizabeth Summers Jane Bundy Jack Whitewood Lidia Whitewood and others from San Antonio Houston Harper Austin and nearby towns.
Mrs. Vann Martin praised her sister Miss Nancy Fred Duderstadt at a birthday bridge gathering Saturday afternoon at the Duderstadt residence. Roses filled the living room. Katherine Hodges won high scores and lingerie, while Grace Johnson took the cut prize. The honoree received costume jewelry.
The Little Club and guests enjoyed a bridge afternoon at 700 Springs Ranch hosted by Mrs. C. T. Orth. Vann Martin won high club score earning a clock, Ed Allen received the guest prize vase, and Rowland Martin took the cut prize sugar and creamer. Attendees included Laura Black, J A Thompson, Trevor Whayne, and others.
Mrs. J. C. Beddingfield entertained neighborhood children Tuesday afternoon in honor of her daughter Martha Nelle's fifth birthday. The youngsters played group games and lawn contests followed by ice cream and celebration treats.
Cakes were served to the young guests who had come to wish the little girl many happy returns of the day.
Beverly Baker celebrated her seventh birthday with a small slumber party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Weaver H Baker. After swimming and games the girls enjoyed a picnic style meal on the lawn. Attending were Dickie Dane Emmons Lois Crabb Marcie Morrow Mildred Cavaness Lela Belle Amick Marilyn Miller and the hostess.
Miss Benita Barnes honors her cousin Miss Catherine Wilson of Houston with a Monday afternoon party. Burlesque wedding sketches entertained guests while a salad course was served to Maedelle Lowry Vivian Livingston Leola Jetton Marie Sheppard Nancy Fred Duderstadt Lucile Williams Marguerite King and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Spiller entertained the night club and guests with a lawn bridge evening. Flowers bloomed as summer displays framed the games. High club score went to Mr and Mrs Carl Wolf and high guest score to Mr and Mrs J M Livingston. Attendees included Flora Mae Spiller Carl Wolf J M Livingston C T Holekamp Clay Secrest Roy Spiller Mrs Paul Crawford Mrs Frank Hurley Fort Worth.
Mrs Bolton Boone invited the Primary Department of the Methodist Sunday School to a party Monday afternoon honoring Bolton Jr birthday. The children played on the lawn and enjoyed ice cream and cake for Mary Grace Mitchell Janice Loeffler Teddy Holeham Don Jordan and Miles Mitchell were recognized at the event.
Mrs. Tom Hibdon returned the first of the week from a visit in San Angelo. Her grandson, Hoover Hibdon, is visiting her.
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