Christmas Roundup Promotes Local Merchants and Offers
A busy Christmas issue features sale ads from T. J. Moore C Mayes and Pals N Gals with promotions from Joe Parker Latheop s and others. The Eagle notes a 50 cent photo charge for non newspaper use and urges readers to compare weekend offerings and support local grocers. Damon Lewis reports a new Humble service station on Main Street across from the Cozy Inn, with completion in about 60 days under Jimmy Broyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Moore
C. Maye’s
Pals 'N Gals
Main Street
Cozy Inn
Jimmy Broyles
Humble
Damon Lewis
William M. Wright Jr. Services Held in Junction
Funeral services for William Martin Wright Jr died in a Paducah hospital after a Thanksgiving Day traffic accident were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the College Street Church of Christ. Burial followed in Junction cemetery with Hodges Funeral Home in charge. Wright a Junction native known as Little Bill spent most of his life in Junction, moved to Texas, and graduated Guthrie High School. Survivors include his parents, five uncles, five aunts and many cousins. six Guthrie football players served as honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Wright, Jr
Paducah
College St. Church of Christ
Walter W. Leamons
Tenth St
Junction
Hodges Funeral Home
Wright
Ft. Worth
Brownwood
Little Bill
Uvalde
Arlington
Texas
Guthrie School
Guthrie High School
Q. C. Wright
Stan Wright
Ballinger
Paul
MecKinney couple in San Antonio for Christmas shopping
Mr and Mrs R B MecKinney visited San Antonio on Wednesday to complete Christmas shopping ensuring patrons a wide selection of Yule Season merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
San Antonio
Schraub and Hagood Family Visit Kerrville
Schraub Luke Hagood and daughter Nancy Carolyn spent Friday in Kerrville enjoying a quiet family outing and local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schraub
Luke Hagood
Nancy Carolyn
Kerrville
Kerrville Visitor W. M. Yeary Spends Sunday Evening
Kerrville welcomed W. M. Yeary as a visitor on Sunday evening, adding a note of local interest to the community's social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Yeary
Kerrville
Revival to Open at Legion Hall in Junction
Rev R E S Toms from Saskatoon Canada will lead a two week revival at the American Legion Hall starting Tuesday night Dec 6 under Junction Pentecostal Church. Pastor Rev C W Schaefer announced. Subjects include Gods Warning In The Sky Over Texas NOW The Reds Are On The March Will They Rule The World and Gods Silver Treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. S. Toms
Saskatoon
Canada
American Legion Hall
Junction Pentacostal
C. W. Schaefer
Texas
Cardwell Family Thanksgiving Guests From Various Cities
Out of town relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Cardwell for Thanksgiving. Attendees included John Cardwell and children from Llano, David Cardwell from College Station with his father-in-law Jimmy Johns of Corpus Christi, Mrs. C. E. Booth and children, Sarah Cardwell of Rotan, Jimmy Cardwell of Southwestern, Rayburn Corder, and a professor from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Cardwell
John Cardwell
Llano
David Cardwell
College Station
Jimmy Johns
Corpus Christi
C. E. Booth
Sarah Cardwell
Rotan
Jimmy Cardwell
Southwestern
Rayburn Corder
San Antonio
Huntsville Visitors Stay With Local Family
Mr and Mrs Clayton Murr and Molly of Huntsville Ark are visiting Mr and Mrs Phil Stapp and relatives here. They arrived last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Murr
Molly
Huntsville, Ark
Phil Stapp
Wrights and family visit Mission during holiday
Mr and Mrs Bill Wright and Jim spent the holiday in Mission with Bill's parents Mr and Mrs C P Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wright
Jim
Mission
Bill
C. P. Wright
Mrs Allen Davis Wins Trades Day 1st Prize
Mrs Allen Davis won the first prize in Saturday's Trades Day drawing as announced by Walter Tinsley Trades Day manager. Other winners were Mrs Pat Atkins who received $15 Mrs Dorothy Carroll who won $10 and Mrs Howard Rothmann who got $5. Next week the first prize will be $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Davis
Walter Tinsley
Chamber of Commerce
Pat Atkins
Dorothy Carroll
Howard Rothmann
Thanksgiving Weekend Visit Mentioned
Land spent the holiday weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Farmer, according to the brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Mrs
A. G. Farmer
Kin and Bennett Family Gather for Thanksgiving in Gatesville
Mro and Mrs. Bennett Kin drick Freddie and Roy of Gatesville spent Thanksgiving with relatives and joined in holiday greetings at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Thanksgiving deer harvest spans Kimble County
Marvel Ann Skaggs bagged two eight pointers during a 45 minute Thanksgiving hunt, joining Marvin and Velma Ann with four pointers. J L Smith killed a near prize buck at Jacoby ranch weighing 141 pounds. Capt. Gul ly Cowsert's 161 pound buck tops the local tie. Dynamite Hoggett leads the 13-pointer contest from SWTSTC. Chris Schraub, with over five decades of hunting, shows a nine point 150 pound buck at Alpine. Other hunters include Dr J E Wiedeman and several named locals. Frank Randolph’s head had the most points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvel Ann Skaggs
Papa Marvin
Marvel Ann
Marvin
J. L. Smith
J. L. Farmer Humble Bulk Agency
Menard
Jacoby Ranch
Telegraph
Smith
Hunter
Isaack
Gully Cowsert
Kimble
McKiney’s Department Store
Dynamite Hoggett
Swtstc
Chris Schraub
W. I. Pierce
Alpine
J. E. Wiedeman
Ramsey Randolph
Frank Randolph
Blake Chenault
Chester Simon
Marvin Cowsert
R. J. Randolph
Houston
Schraub
Chris
Texas
Colorado
South Dakota
Old Mexico
Airstrip Log of Hunters and Travelers 1955 Texas Flights
Aviation note from Claire Walkers dated 11 23 to 11 27 1955 records short hops and gas stops by Dallas to Rocksprings Corpus Christi Albany Luscombe and Luscombe flights plus a midland to San Antonio stop. Warden chats at the field and a stray bull sighting near Leakey accompanies light air traffic from the Odessa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire
Albany
G. W
Midland
San Antonio
Rodman Supply Co
Odessa
Leakey
Lee Roy
Pipe Line
Junction
Mrs Phillips Undergoes Tonsillectomy in Kerrville Hospital
Mrs. Fred Phillips underwent a tonsillectomy at Kerrville hospital. She entered the hospital on Monday, was operated on Tuesday, and discharged on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Phillips
Kerrville Hospital
Soil and Water Loan Program Meeting Near London
A soil and water conservation loan program will be explained at 2:30 PM on Thursday, Dec 1, at the E V Stewart ranch, nine miles south of London on the London Harper Highway. Wesley H Grote, FHA county supervisor, outlines how the loan fits Stewart's plan with the Upper Liano's Soil Conservation District. The public is invited to learn how to receive financial assistance for conservation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Stewart
London
London-Harper Highway
Farmers Home Administration
Wesley H. Grote
FHA
Stewart
Liano
College Students Return To Various School Activities
College students resume activities after the Thanksgiving holiday. Read lists of students and schools including Texas Tech University of Texas A&M University and Houston area colleges. Names featured include Martha Claire Martin Jo Ann Cunningham Virginia Craven and Lola Seamons among others. Continue on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Claire Martin
Jo Ann Cunningham
Texas Tech
Virginia Craven
Pancho Burt
Walter Leamons
Linnda Hubbell
Johnny Ball
Houston Long
Marvel Ann Skaggs
Edward Rothmann
Gayle Wright
Edda Rae Cunningham
LaVerne Johnston
Theola Hunger
University of Texas
Lola Seamons
Donnie Jackson
Nixon Clay Business College
Bobby Beck
Bobby Davis
Tommy Heffernan
Jan Hill
Billy Lee Ragsdale
Lewis Alexander
Ross Lamb
Charles Simon
Dynamite Hoggett
Swtol
Jimmy Carpenter
Rob Roy Spiller
Bennett Ragsdale
David Cardwell
Mitchell McLendon
A&m
Doris Goodall
June Dun
Look Who's Here Look Who's Here
Margaret Elizabeth is the daughter born Tuesday November 22 at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio to Mr and Mrs Edgar R Gaver. She weighed five pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Matt Burt, Mrs Jack Cowsert of Bakersfield California and E L Gaver of Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Elizabeth
Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
Edgar R. Gaver
Matt Burt
Jack Cowsert
Bakersfield
Calif
E. L. Gaver
Miami, Fla
Birth of Jerry Wayne Hoggett in Kerrville Hospital
Jerry Wayne Hoggett was born Tuesday November 22 at Kerrville Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Hoggett. He weighed seven pounds five ounces. He has a brother, Jack Carlton Jr. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Patterson of Woodsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Hoggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wayne
Jack C. Hoggett
Kerrville Hospital
Jack Carlton, Jr
T. W. Patterson
Woodsboro
Pierce Hoggett
Birth of Holly Sue Davis in Brady Hospital
Holly Sue Davis, a 5 pound 13 ounce daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis of Arlington, was born Monday November 21 in Brady hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Allen Davis of Junction and Mr. Kenneth Wilson and Mrs. Wilson of San Angelo. A brother Rodney and sister Cheryl welcome the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Sue
R. W. Davis
Arlington
Brady Hospital
Allen Davis
Junction
Kenneth Wilson
San Angelo
Rodney
Cheryl
Thanksgiving holiday toll on lives and vehicles rises
Patrolman W M Yeary logged three fatal or injurious accidents during the holiday weekend. A Kimble County man died on Thanksgiving night when a 1949 Chevrolet pickup overturned north of town. John Ronald Willis, 18, Segovia, was charged with murder without malice and posted bond. Walter Lemon, 59, Florida, died in Kerrville hospital after a 1951 Kaiser coach overturned west of U S 290. his wife Margaret, 69, hospitalized with a broken back. Andres Velesquez, 56 plus, of Dilley died outright on U S 83, while six children and his wife were critically injured. The crash occurred 16.5 miles north of Junction. three Little Mexico cars helped transport the injured. Isabell Contreras, Sabinas, driver of the 1948 Chevrolet truck, uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Yeary
Kimble
Florida
Kimble-Menard County
Luis Aguero
Junction
John Ronald Willis
Segovia
C. W. Atchison
August Hunger
Walter Lemon
Sulphur Springs
Fla
Kerrville Hospital
Kaiser
U. S
Margaret
Kerrville
Clifford Quackenbush
Netherville
Ind
Andres Velesquez
Dilley
Childdren
U. S. 83
Menard County
Little Mexico
Yeary
Isabell Contreras
Sabinas
Youthful Car Thieves Are Sent To State School
Two 14 year old boys from Houston were sent to the State School for Boys at Gatesville until age 21 after being convicted of stealing the Leroy Taylor car in Junction. They received probation for the sentence, with Capt. Gully Coffert named as probation officer. The boys admitted a chain of thefts beginning in Houston, prompted by disputes with their parents. They were captured near Sonora and later returned to Junction and Gillespie County for further charges. The investigation tied a car theft chain across Houston, Austin, Fredericksburg, and Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Gatesville
Leroy Taylor
Capt
Gully Cowsert
Sutton County
Sonora
Junction
J. O. Wright
J. A. Sikes
W. M. Yearyv
Gillespie Co
Junction 12
Sonora Road
Wright
Austin
Fredericksburg
Taylor
Luis Aguero Rites Held Sunday
Funeral services for Luis Aguero 16 who died in a Thursday traffic accident on Highway 83 were held Sunday at 4 30 p.m. at the Catholic Church with Rev Herman Moore officiating. Burial followed in Little Mexico Cemetery. Aguero a Junction native born August 18 1939 attended local schools. Survivors include his father Jose Aguero of Junction his mother Mary F Martinez of Killeen two sisters Maria Perolez of Omaha Neb and Aurora Valdez of To Ho ka and two brothers Perciliano and Dolores of Junction. Pallbearers were Jessie Cordero Doroteo Sanchez Simon Castillo Jose Espinosa Ruben Abilez and Vincente Menchaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Aguero
Highway 83
Herman Moore
Menard
Little Mexico
Hodges
Aguero
J. R. Willis
Segovia
Junction
Menard Road
Jose Aguero
Mary F. Martinez
Killeen
Maria Perolez
Omaha
Neb
Aurora Valdez
Tohoka
Preciliano
Dolores
Jessie Cordero
Doroteo Sanchez
Simon Castillo
Jose Espinosa
Ruben Abilez
Vincente Menchaca
Joe Beck Remembered In Boerne Thanksgiving Home Visit
Boerne teacher Joe Beck was at home for the Thanksgiving holiday, marking a quiet family observance during the fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beck
Boerne
Calendar of Coming Events Featured in Local Calendar
Thursday includes Rotary at 12:15 at Hotel Las Lomas and Cemetery Aid at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Lester Hodges home. Sixth Grade Girl Scouts meet at 3:30 p.m. at Scout House. Saturday brings Trades Day Drawing at 4 p.m. Monday lists Legion and Auxiliary at 7:30 in Hall and Hut. Tuesday notes Pentecostal Revival starting in Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Legion & Auxiliary
Hall and Hut
Legion Hall
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Joe Parker
Lathrop’s
The
EAGLE
Joe
Clovis Barker
W. M. Wright, Jr
Mr. and
Mrs. R. B. MecKin
Mmes
I. R. Allen, Chris A
Mrs. Grenade Peters
Airport News
Claire Walkers
Newton Kennedy
Dallas
Edwards County
James W. Laner
R. S. Evins
Frank Hamer
McNutt Dude Ranch
P. VL
the Eagle
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