First Bathtub Installed in White House in 1851
Millard Fillmore was president when the first bathtub was installed in the White House in 1851, marking a notable upgrade in presidential amenities during his administration.
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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
2
Millard Fillmore was president when the first bathtub was installed in the White House in 1851, marking a notable upgrade in presidential amenities during his administration.
Benjamin Franklin served as the first Postmaster General in the early United States establishing the postal system. His leadership shaped mail routes and national communication during the founding era. He helped create standardized postal service practices and networks.
The Cactus Study Club establishes a $500 scholarship funded to reward a Junction High School student. A committee with the High School Faculty will select the recipient based on character, scholarship, leadership and service including language study and extracurriculars like Band, Pep Squad, Paper or Year Book, or Interscholastic League. Senior students should apply by February 1, 1950 in the Superintendent’s Office. future applications will be accepted each September.
Circle Three of the Presbyterian ladies met December 8 at Mrs. Ward Terrells home. Mrs. Laurence Reynolds led a Bible lesson from John chapters 16 to 18. A Christmas program was presented and refreshments were served to 13 members. The next meeting will be January 12 at Mrs. Louie Grobes home.
Mrs J W Watson and Mrs Wade Ogle were Kerrville visitors Thursday of last week in a brief social note from the community page.
C C Chessher and his family departed last Friday for Sabinal to enjoy a hunting trip.
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