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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
2
Public Records from the Second 38th District Court show civil action Barbara Jo McDonald versus Charles Hikes McDonald filed for divorce. Criminal docket last entry is November 8, 1955, presided by Judge Jim W. Weatherby.
W. W. Leamons and Judge Jose Arturo Escamilla were fined 100 dollars and 24.15 dollars costs for unlawfully carrying a pistol. Ex Parte Ford and Eckert and Ex Parte Barker cases involve applications for off premise beer licenses.
Richard Van Buren Scalco pled guilty to theft of a automobile and was sentenced to the State School for Boys in Gatesville. The action reflects a juvenile or prison placement following the plea.
David Randall Bryan pled guilty to theft of automobile and was sentenced to State School for Boys Gatesville until age 21, probated to Capt. Gully Cowsert upon good behavior. Probate docket shows John S. Munn will filed for probate with Mrs. Bertie Turner Munn as executrix.
A Justice Court record lists numerous fines and costs for offenses including over gross weight no railroad permit hunting at night speeding and missing vehicle stickers. Individuals named include Joe Bissett L J Love W H Guinn Robert Evins W M Yeary and others with respective amounts and complaints noted.
W. E. Fletcher and wife Verdie transfer 47.85 acres in Kimble County to Clark W. Biersch wabe. Noble E. Burgin and wife Helen transfer part of a lot in Western Addition and two lots in Heyman Addition to J. M. Fruge.
Clovis Barker transfers a 1948 Ford sedan to Billy D. Montgomery and John Pierce moves a 1951 Studebaker truck to H. E. Petti grew. Peterson Garage sells a 1949 Plymouth Station Wagon to James A. Dowell. James E. Hubbell transfers a 1941 Chevrolet pickup to L. E. Gibbins. R M. Forsythe moves a 1955 Chevrolet sedan to Mrs. T. T. Hodges. Millard Leon Bennett to M Jrminez a 1948 Chevrolet sedan. Jno. R. Tollett transfers a 1940 Chevrolet sedan to Ruth Cunningham. Wheelus & Meek Motor Sales.
A historical notice lists multiple vehicle transfers including 1951 Plymouth coupe, 1940 Dodge sedans, 1950 Mercury coupe, 1947 Dodge truck, 1949 Ford sedans, 1955 Chevrolet pickup, and 1953 DeSoto sedan. Transactions show buyers and sellers such as Mrs J W Brooks, John Woodward, Arthur Simon, Elsie Simon, A C Peterson, Mitchell McLendon Jr, Olney B Smith, Joe Taylor, Hill Motor Sales, Aubrey C Johnson, Lon Nie Johnson, Highland Chevrolet Co, Dillard Motley, Gilliam Motor Co, S F Lackey, and John Liverman.
A list shows transfers from Clark and Green Pontiac Co to L R Allen Co including a 1956 GMC a 1955 Pontiac a 1947 Chevrolet pickup and a J B Swanson entry. The brief notes reassigned vehicles without additional context.
A list of Ford and Chevrolet models with owners or buyers including Davis 1941 Ford, Coney 1950 Ford, Grimaldo 1951 Ford, Ellis 1950 Chevrolet, Sweeten 1954 Ford, Ramirez 1950 Ford, Bennett 1951 Ford Victoria, Perez 1950 Ford, Tomlinson 1942 Plymouth sedan, and Morgan 1956 Ford.
Mr and Mrs J B Means of Houston arrived Wednesday of last week to spend several weeks at a local motel and visit friends.
Miss Mary Ella Morehead of San Angelo led a Christmas decorations and gifts workshop for Girl Scouts and workers at the Scout House. Demonstrations were given by Frank Hubbell and others while Mrs. Gus Mahler registered 80 attendees. A committee served refreshments after morning conferences with leaders.
Ed H. McCraw of Washington DC arrived Saturday to visit his sister Mrs. Bill Hamer at a Texas hospital en route to joining her.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bradford of San Angelo visited Mr and Mrs O E Morgan and other relatives from Saturday until Tuesday.
Mrs Robert Cobb of Mt Home shopped on Monday and visited the EAGLE office to renew her subscription and arrange a Christmas gift sub for a friend.
Pete and Sally with Mrs. Pat Rose and baby and several Austin guests spent the Thanksgiving weekend at a Kimble County ranch enjoying the holiday.
Mr and Mrs A L Hooker of Austin spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Hooker's parents Mr and Mrs G H Meredith and other relatives.
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