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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
6
March of Dimes drive in Cleo nets 334.19 from 27 pies sold Friday night auction. Auctioneer Lewis Jetton oversaw pie donations from residents of Cleo Telegraph Murr and Junction with funds raised reported by community chair Manny Goule.
A well filled chapel hosted Ivy, Junction, London, Mason and Harper representatives for a March of Dimes benefit Friday night. The event netted 108.82 dollars with Mrs. Luther Simon as community chairman. Auctions, cake walk, fish pond, and a hope chest contributed to the total while Earl Ashley presented a polio film. Mrs. Simon thanked participants from the community and nearby areas for their support.
Bobby and Bill Ferguson of Big Lake spent last week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. House.
The Concho Valley Council of Boy Scouts announces a 1955 budget of 75,894.32 dollars covering 23 percent counties including Kimble. Major allocations include 28,160 for executives and 10,938 for transportation and field expense. Budgets also fund office staff, camping, loan payments, rent, retirement, supplies, public relations, leadership training, and troop organizing.
Mrs R B McKay suffered two broken ankle bones after slipping while descending steps at the Love Lady home in Rocksprings on Thursday. The ankle was placed in a cast at Edwards County Hospital and she returned home Friday.
Mrs Everett Stewart and Mr Troy Fleming with Mr Louie Grobe visited Brady on Thursday along with Miss Henrietta Hull and Miss Bernice Cobb.
Miss Nancy Compton of Texas will give a reading titled The Creation at the next Sunday morning Men's Bible Class meeting. Vocal numbers by Miss Susan and Mrs El Roy Dechert. Thirty three Junction High School Choral Club girls performed four numbers for 48 attendees directed by Harvey Lee Ramsey with accompanists Patricia Sales Barbara Burgin Margaret Ann Hamer and Linda Allen. Marvin Blackburn was lecturer. Easter Pageant pictures from the Houston Chronicle article shown.
A forty two party at the Sego via community house Friday evening raised 81 for the March of Dimes Drive under Mrs. Carlton Bierschwale, community chairman. Mrs. R. A. Cotter posted high score for women and J. C. Mangold for men. Cookies and coffee were served to about 40 attendees.
The March of Dimes benefit supper was held Friday evening at the fire station hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department. The event raised $65, with committee leaders Mmes. W. H. Meredith, Tom Webb and Earl Ashley coordinating.
Residents of Junction and surrounding area will be honored Feb 21 at the Sixth Annual San Antonio Livestock Exhibition. Hill Country Day features fat steel calf judging in the Coliseum Arena at 8 am and open class swine judging in the swine arena at 8 am. Angus cattle sales begin at 1 pm in the cattle sales arena followed by Angus bull groups. At 2 pm horse judging occurs in the Coliseum, then the rodeo at 8 pm with grand champion steer selected at 9 pm. Special recognition will be given to Hill Country residents in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Allen Hull of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Jim Hull last week, sharing time with relatives and renewing family ties in the region.
Mr and Mrs S C Gandre spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Corky Schwiening in Lubbock visiting relatives and enjoying a brief stay with friends.
Walter Leamons, a student at the University of Texas, is home for the weekend. He plans to spend time with family and catch up with hometown friends during the short visit.
Edward C Bode spent the weekend visiting the QO L Richardsons in Sonora, sharing time and calling on the family during a brief excursion.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson traveled to Llano for a business visit this past Saturday, engaging with local firms and exploring potential partnerships.
Mr and Mrs Rankin Matthews of Taylor were visitors in Junction last Saturday stopping to greet locals and enjoy a brief stay in town.
Mr and Mrs W H Blanks and Pat of San Angelo spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R E McKay visiting in the area.
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