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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
1
Letter from W N Hardeman to Junction residents criticizes failed gas franchise talks and urges public input at a December 18 City Council meeting. The piece also notes Boy Scout sponsorship needs, local civic efforts, and Junction goals including baseball league entry and local improvements.
Texas faced a cash squeeze as a record polio outbreak forced reductions in emergency aid from the March of Dimes. General Robert J. Smith, state chairman, said the national foundation cut allotments as cases rose nationally and exhausted available funds.
The Soil Conservation Service reports record production on U S farm and ranch land for the year ending June 30, with a nationwide increase of percent. The Western Gulf Region led, Arkansas up 36 percent, Louisiana 21, Oklahoma 56, and Texas 64 percent, per Louis P Merrill regional director.
The sheep and goat market stayed steady while cattle weakened as the Ranchers' Commission Co sold 714 head of livestock on Wednesday. Roy Robbins, co-owner, said 669 were sheep and goats with stocker ewes 6 to 8.75 per head and lambs 11 to 15 per cwt. Spanish type kids sold per head 5.50 to 7.50. Nannies 4 to 6.75 per cwt. Calves 12.50 to 17.50 per cwt.
Congregational meeting follows morning worship on Sunday December 14 at First Presbyterian Church to decide on a proposed manse plan. Building committee members listed include Stanton Bundy Jr Ward Hardeman Tom Hardeman Cecil Craven Mrs Reuben Loeffler and Mrs Carlton Massie.
Mrs. Gerald Loeffler arrives Monday for a holiday visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. R Kothmann and other relatives. She flew from Alexandria Virginia to San Antonio where she was met by the Kothmanns.
Mr and Mrs Leon Powell traveled to Waco on Tuesday of last week to escort Miss Betty Jean Powell and Miss Billie Joyce Vaden back to Baylor following a holiday visit at home.
W O Dickerson tops the advance gifts campaign for the 1953 March of Dimes, with Jack King noting the national polio emergency and local cases pushing for more support. State headquarters explain NFIP curb on chapter allotments until funds arrive.
La Junta Study Club will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday December 17 in First Methodist Church for a Christmas program followed by a tea.
Mr and Mrs R D Borden and Larry spent last weekend in Marlin and Dallas enjoying time away from home with visits and sightseeing.
Mrs N C Tulloss is visiting San Antonio this week for unspecified personal or social engagements. No further details are provided in the report.
Charles Harold Jr born Nov 30 in Corpus Christi hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bishop weighed 3 pounds 2% ounces. Grandparents are Charles L. Bishop and Joe Crumbley of Junction. Nancy Ann Jacoby born Wednesday evening in San Angelo hospital weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents Tom Jacoby Alfred Bannowsky, great grandparents Wm. Menzies and Mrs. W. A. Bannowsky and Mrs. E. P. Farr. Sister Jane welcomes the child.
Santa will arrive Friday December 19 at 7 p m riding a bright red fire truck replacing reindeer. He invites children to meet him at the Christmas tree set up by the Lions Club on the north side of the courthouse and to receive bags of goodies after walking through courthouse halls. Lions Club committee members include Jimmy Bissett Alton Mason R R Whipple Alton Powell and Rodney Wallace.
Mr and Mrs Roy Blackburn will host an open house from 3 to 6 PM Sunday at their home outside the city limits to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary. Attending will son in law and daughter in law Mr and Mrs George Ard of Houston and Mr and Mrs Howard Blackburn of Kerrville, daughter Miss Nev da Blackburn of Austin, and grandson Bobby Blackburn of Kerrville.
George Clark, manager of the San Angelo field office, says thousands of veterans are now insured under old age and survivors insurance for service since September 1940. A Social Security representative will be at the County Courthouse next Thursday December 18 at 2 00 p m to answer inquiries about payable benefits.
R G LeTourneau of Longview, noted industrialist and philanthropist, will speak at the Men’s Bible Class event on March 21 and 22. The invitation was confirmed at the January breakfast where eleven new directors were elected for 1953 and committees named for Easter pageant planning and grounds.
Donations of cash and labor by the City of Junction firms and individuals helped defray expenses of the Thanksgiving bidistrict game. City officials and local organizations thanked donors including Buster's Laundry J H Ball W B Buster Ed Allen and many others while noting attendance was limited by cold weather and the game was not a financial success for either side.
Cactus Study Club will hold its Christmas program Tuesday December 16 at 3 p m in the home of Mrs Fred Mudge. Hostesses will be Mesdames Mudge Mitchell McLendon Reuben Loeffler and Terry Jetton.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Shearer spent Wednesday in San Angelo, enjoying local sights and returning home later that day.
Post office hours extend two Saturdays before Christmas to aid mailing. Clean usable clothes staple groceries and toys go to needy with free show tickets or popcorn at Moon Glow Drive In. Tickets to adults 12 and older and popcorn to children with no admission. organizer seeking a distribution group.
The Masonic Lodge marks its 71st anniversary since chartering seven decades ago with a supper at 6 00 PM and a program at 7 30 PM in the Lodge Hall Marvin E Blackburn worshipful master will host an out of town speaker and invitations go to lodges in neighboring counties
Funeral services for John M. Clark 63 a London community ranchman were held Tuesday at 2 p m with Roland Fry minister of the Church of Christ officiating in the Menard Church of Christ. Burial followed in a Menard cemetery. Clark born Aug 14 1889 in Tarrant County was married to Effie Mogford. Survivors include his widow a son Vernon four daughters and ten grandchildren.
The Rev. Fred J. Brucks San Angelo District superintendent will preach at 7 p m Sunday evening in the first Methodist Church The Rev W G Birkner pastor extends a cordial invitation to all to attend No conference will be held Universal Bible Sunday observed in youth activities and the morning service when the pastor speaks on The Bible Speaks To Our Generation.
Mrs. Gene Herron and Mrs. Ella Herron spent Saturday in San Angelo. They were greeted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Herron Jr. and Patsy by Mrs. Jay Poynor and Mollie and Dusty of North Cowden.
Friends report T. B. Nichols a former Junction resident is ill in a Corpus Christi hospital.
Funeral services for John Blake Woottan 77 died suddenly December 4 were held Friday at Hodges Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Hext Cemetery. He died of a heart attack while preparing to plow on his farm near London where he had lived many years. Born July 7 1875 in Mason he survived by his wife Delzie two daughters six sons a sister and a brother. Pallbearers named.
R. E. Mason of Fort Stockton was appointed official court reporter for the 112th Judicial District by Garland Casebier. Oath of office was given by Josephine Buchanan and the appointment became effective December 1. Mason succeeds Mrs. Lucile Allred who resigned.
Daedalian Study Club will meet Thursday December 18 at the Triple A Guest Ranch with Christmas legends featured on the program. Hostesses include Mmnes R. P. James W. E. Hooks and LaRue Newby. Program begins at 3 p.m. Gifts will be exchanged.
Mr and Mrs Philip Jacoby and Mark of Sutton Co spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs T J Jacoby.
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