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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
1
The 1950 51 term will open at 8 30 a m Tuesday September 5 with a nearly full faculty under the Gilmer Aikin system. Supt John A Long says several resignations and needed replacements shape the staff while noting attendance issues kept numbers stable.
Livestock sale at the Ranchers Commission Co. arena grossed about 80 000 with over 2 000 head of sheep and goats and 751 cattle sold. Lambs topped 27 20 cwt as stocker prices set a new state high, while yearling ewes and muttons fetched strong per head and per pound prices. Buyers from Ballinger Baird Angelo Sweetwater and others pledged return visits as four packers and Hop e of Tennessee showed strong interest.
Dr George Dillon Morgan 56 San Angelo oilman and State Board of Education member from the 21st District died in his sleep after returning from Norman Oklahoma where he attended his father's funeral. Services were held in San Antonio and San Angelo with burial at Mission Burial Park Crema tory. Survived by wife a son Thomas H Morgan a daughter Mrs William L Thompson and a sister Mrs J E Suter One son James Dillon Morgan was killed in World War II.
The First Baptist Church plans a youth revival next week from August 27 to September 3 led by Baylor University students. Clark Scanlon a 21 year old senior preparing for ministry will preach and Bailey Stone Jr a 19 year old sophomore will lead singing. Services start at 7 am and 8 pm daily with all invited.
The initial A and M Adjunct buildings on South Llano are over 30 percent complete. J Allen Myers reports walls for the administration building started, with Robert L Guyler aiming to finish early October though the contract calls for December 31. The bid of 103875 covers administration and classroom buildings, mess hall, latrine, 20 tent frames and floors. Foundations and slabs are done, plumbing and roughing in finished, with sewerage and water systems advancing amid city decisions.
A 1942 Plymouth driven by Charles A. Goodwin of San Angelo overturned after leaving Highway 83 on the night shift near Junction, four miles north of town. Goodwin suffered minor scratches. The wreck blocked traffic until a wrecker cleared the scene about 5 am. Highway Patrolman H G Perry investigated.
The Kimble County Registered Livestock Breeders Association hosts the third annual All Breed Sheep Sale at the fairgrounds with about 300 head from seven breeds. James Gray San Angelo Extension Service will classify entries Friday 3 p m and auctioneer Lem Jones leads Saturday sale at 1 p m. Included are Rambouillets Suffolks Corriedales Columbias Delaines and New Zealand Merinos along with Sears Foundation stock.
Alton Mason and Chester Simon will open a larger automotive supply and sporting goods store at Main and Eighth Streets on Saturday. The 1500 square foot building features asbestos tile, plate glass fronts, black glass tile exterior, new display cases, and a full service station with updated rest rooms. Products include guns, ammunition, fishing tackle, camping gear, tires, batteries, and Gulf products with a U S Rubber Company sign for U S Royal Tires. Parking is available and a modern lighting system is being installed. The owners aim to serve locals and travelers with a expanded selection and improved facilities.
Cloud Gilmer former speaker of the Texas House and his wife were seriously injured in a two car collision three miles south of Comfort on Highway 87. They were treated at Fredericksburg Clinic and Baptist Memorial Hospital. The other drivers, W E Griffin and party, were also injured. Gilmer chaired the state board for hospitals and special schools and helped sponsor the Gilmer-Aikin school reform bill.
Junction National Bank and First State Bank will close Saturday August 26 to observe the second primary election. Both institutions cite the voting holiday as the reason for closing.
H. M. McElroy of Eden arrived in Junction on Friday and was joined by his family who planned a longer stay. The group toured local spots and enjoyed the visit together.
Bids on the right of way clearing for the H section through Kimble Electric Cooperative will be opened in the coop office on Tuesday August 29. J H Flood Co sent notices to contractors. local bidders are expected, including H D Lackey who has cleared rights of way for prior coop projects. The 135 mile line runs through Edwards and Real Counties with REA loan funds covering the office and warehouse.
Absentee voting drives turnout as 106 ballots returned and 37 outstanding. In the treasurer race Mrs Ola Taylor Wilder leads with a slim margin over Anna Mae Sheppard. County commissioner races feature a dead heat in two precincts with Marvin Skaggs opposing Guy Munn for Precinct No 1 and Robert M Neal versus A J Kinsey for Precinct No 4.
The Junction Volunteer Fire Department held a basket picnic on the lawn of the fire station Tuesday evening. LaRue Newby served as master of ceremonies, Earl Ashley gave the invocation, and Jimmie Simmons assisted with arrangements. Highway Patrolman T P Jones joined as a new member with his family among about 60 attendees.
Mrs J W McLendon 90 died Tuesday at her Dallas home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 30 p m in Campbell Texas with Greenville funeral home directing. Burial followed beside her husband in Campbell Cemetery.
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