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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
4
Secretary Harold Ickes denounced the nation’s newspapers as controlled by advertisers and finance. Publisher Frank Gannett refuted the charge, arguing constitutional free press rights protect criticism of government and that independence grows with broad advertiser support.
The piece notes postwar disillusionment with World War I aims while highlighting rising armament by major powers. It reflects that the US, with two oceans defense, may need stronger weapons yet downplays involvement in foreign quarrels. It then shifts to a social item: Miss Luscille Taylor wed in a bridge party hosted by Mrs. W R McKee, with attendees and the couple’s background.
Miss Mamie Jo Bradford and Mr. W A Buster were married at Rocksprings on Sunday afternoon in a simple ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Dunnam left last week for their Corpus Christi home after a short visit on their ranch here. Mr Dunnam bought extra acreage adjoining his ranch and he praises Kimble county as the coming country and an enthusiastic booster of the region.
Mrs. Jack Turner elected president for the 1939 40 season at the Highland Study Club meeting. Other officers include Mrs Hardin Tobin 1st vice president Mrs Byron Howard 2nd vice president Mrs Dillard Motley corresponding secretary treasurer Mrs Lee Craven parliamentarian and Mrs Geo Ard reporter. The program covered Modern Drama with a life sketch of Henrik Ibsen and a Doll House review. Members and guests attended with a salad plate social to conclude.
Mrs Bob Ragsdale and others hosted a seated tea Friday at the Herbert Simon ranch for Mrs Millard Bennett with a large guest list including Miss Ida Bell Sykes Miss Clara Fox and many others. Another tea for Miss Lucille Taylor was hosted by Mrs Louie Ragland and Mrs Reuben Leetfer at Mrs W P Riley with piano music and a corsaged house party of fifty five guests.
Pre nuptial event at Mrs Grover Landers ranch featured a bridge luncheon and a ranch themed meal. Guests included Mrs W E Allen and Mrs Robert Huffman among others. Lee Borden served as ring bearer. Lucille Taylor wore ice blue moire taffeta and white satin gowns at a ceremony for the couple to be wed. Reception followed at the Taylor home with crystal punch and a three tier wedding cake. Mr and Mrs McMillan plan a two week Mexico City trip before settling near Sonora on their ranch.
Ramsey Variety Store announces a nine percent sale starting this Saturday. Shop early for discounted prices on a wide range of items.
Miss Lucille Taylor and W B McMillan wed in a candle lit eight o clock ceremony at the Church of Christ with Rev Ennis B Hill officiating. The couple are the daughter and son of Mason Texas families.
Pembroke Wales resident W R Dalton accepts prison term instead of returning to deserted wife. Carrizo Springs hosts the world largest spinach farm while Texas leads in sulphur production alongside Louisiana with Brazoria and Matagorda counties supplying most of the globe's sulphur.
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