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Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1930

Page

4

Firemen Banquet with Hundreds Attending in Mason

A six o clock start led to a 7:30 p banquet in a downtown hall for about 150 attendees. The Mason Fire Department was highlighted with speeches from local leaders, and visiting officials from Ed wards Sutton Kimble Mason Menard Tom Green Concho McCulloch Runnels joined the event. A parade of speakers included Rev O C Raeke J W White and John Parker guiding discussions on department needs and best practices.

Lutheran Church Mason O. C. Raeke J. W. White Alex Grosse Mason Fire Department Rev. M. Heinrich Mason Department John Hawkins Junction John Parker San Angelo J. W. Deweese Eugene Sanders State Fire Commission of Austin Carl Runge R. N. Sanders, Jr Edwards Sutton Kimble Menard Tom Green Concho McCulloch Runnels Sonora Frank Holliday Eden John C. Miller M. J. Green A. E. Gromatsky Rocksprings Harold Hough Earl B. Lomax C. A. Taylor E. R. McDonald L. P. McCasland Chas. Wood Oscar Vehle Richard Vehle C. C. Klett Earl Klett Roy Vickers Roy Varnon Thurston Lovelace Fred Davis W. H. Franks Miss Cecile Sims Brady Gordon Samuelson A. H. Steelhammer Eugene Samuelson Robert Bush Raymond Engdahl Howard Salter Lewis West Joe Myrick Cecil Streighler C. A. Blasig Bert Hughes Lee Jones Jack Chandler A. S. Morse Sam Kerns Chas

Observers Shape Our View Through Growing Partiality

A reflective line notes how personal bias grows with observation. It suggests watchers bias their own understanding as they seek meaning, shaping perceptions and conclusions based on what they observe and value.

Flora Spiller Hosts Junior Bridge Club Party

Miss Flora Mae Spiller complimented the Junior Bridge Club with a party at the new ranch home of Mr and Mrs Roy Spiller. Mrs Dorothy Westmoreland received a perfume bottle and vanity for her bridge skill. Doebo Taylor won the men’s prize. A bridge set cheered Miss Mary Phillips for her luck. Menu included Chicken a la King fruit salad potato chips olives bread and butter sandwiches fruit cake and coffee for the guests.

Flora Mae Spiller Roy Spiller Dorothy Westmoreland Doebo Taylor Mary Phillips Lela Taylor Mary Hubert Mesdames Ben L. Wheat Elsie Cherry Doeboy Taylor Cloma Murrah Max Riley Fred Mudge Lee Craven Dick Homann Harold Hough Rocksprings Ray Spiller

Howard Ragsdill Birthday Party Celebrated

Tuesday afternoon Howard Ernest Ragsdill hosted about twenty five playmates at Mrs. John Braley’s home for his sixth birthday. Valentine decor and games set a festive mood with Mildred Cavaness winning a cookies prize. Guests enjoyed sandwiches heart shaped cookies hot chocolate and birthday cake. The cake cutting brought great merriment as favors and valentine candies decorated the plates. The postman delivering a valentine to each guest was the evening’s highlight.

Howard Ernest Ragsdill John Braley Valentine Mildred Cavaness

Madduxes host Mexican bridge night at Hodges Hotel

Mr and Mrs Clay Maddux entertained the Nite Club at the Hodges Hotel with a Mexican bridge dinner. Guests enjoyed frijoles chili hot tamales enchiladas tortillas Spanish rice and Mexican candy. Valentines themed place cards caps and favors were given. Prizes included red satin heart candy boxes for winners Mr and Mrs Guy Wynne and other guests.

Clay Maddux Hodges Hotel Guy Wynne C. T. Holekamp A. S. Rieck Clay Secrest A. D. Kindrick A. S. McDonald Rowland Martin Carl Wolf

Birthday Party for Miss Josephine Hamilton

Saturday afternoon seven year old Miss Josephine Hamilton celebrated her birthday with a Valentine themed party. Guests, including Barbara Secrest and Cecil Holekamp who won contests, enjoyed games, treats, and a large white cake with pink candles. A long list of friends assisted and attended the celebration.

Josephine Hamilton Barbara Clay Secrest Cecil Martin Holekamp Valentine Irma Lawler Audrey Borden Mary Frances Lawler Fay Weise Betty Fay Kindrick Mildred Cavaness Mary Jean Martin Gwendolyn Wright Dickie Dane Emmons Florence Ellen Sheppard Orwell McDonald Patricia Patterson Joanna Smith Jean Roberts Roberta Ragland John Lennon Stapp Cecil Martin Teddy Holekamp Billy Riley Bobby Jack Weldon Dick Borden Mitchell Smith Lucile Williams Mae Delle Lowry Elsie Martin Nancifred Duderstadt

Birthday party for B L Smith ninth birthday Saturday

A group of children attended B L Smith's ninth birthday at his parents home. Albert Rieck and Ruth Agnes Bierschwale won Valentine games and prizes. Guests enjoyed cake, hot chocolate, and red heart mints as tables were decorated with valentine themes.

B. L. Smith Albert Rieck Ruth Agnes Bierschwale Valentine Aileen Livingston Lois Crabb Mary Lewis Edwards Tony Rieck Preston Wright Jack Roberts Fara Bird Jetton Glenn Hodges Victor Loeffler Howard Ragsdill Lester Hodges Mrs. Smith

Miss Tottie Martin Hosts Junior Bridge Club Evening

Miss Tottie Martin graciously hosted the Junior Bridge Club at her parents’ home on Monday evening. Valentine tallies and score pads were used. Miss Mary Spiller won the club prize a red cookie jar while Miss Abbie Taylor of Goliad received consolation for a low score. A fruit salad in aspic tuna sandwiches bread and butter sandwiches potato chips olives coffee and fruit cake with whipped cream concluded the event.

Tottie Martin John R. Martin Valentine Mary Spiller Abbie Taylor Goliad

Mrs Clifford Hamer Hosts Little Club Bridge Afternoon

The Little Club was entertained by Mrs. Clifford Hamer Thursday afternoon. After a series of bridge games, a red silk smocked pillow went to Mrs. L. E. Standifer for high cut. The prize was a hand embroidered guest towel won by Mrs. C. T. Orth. Pimiento cheese sandwiches, coffee and fruit pie with whipped cream were served to the group, including Mesdames Standifer Orth Thompson Tatun Jarvis Richardson, Martin Borden Hamer and Miss Abbie Taylor of Goliad.

Clifford Hamer L. E. Standifer C. T. Orth J. A. Thompson Rudolph Tatun Irvin Jarvis Jack Richardson Vann Martin L. D. Borden Bill Hamer Abbie Taylor Goliad

Walker Hodges marriage surprise in San Angelo

The marriage of Miss Mildred Hodges to Mr John Davis Walker in San Angelo on February 1 was a surprise to families. Rev Woods of the Presbyterian Church officiated. The couple spent time in Dallas and Commerce, where the groom’s parents live. Details of the ceremony and plans are not available. Mrs Walker is the only child of Mr and Mrs A B Hodges and granddaughter of Mrs T M Hodges Sr.

Mildred Hodges John Davis Walker San Angelo Woods Presbyterian Church Dallas Commerce Walker A. B. Hodges T. M. Hodges Schreiner High School

Mrs Westmoreland Hosts Pleasant Formal Party

Mrs Dorothy Westmoreland entertained her club Thursday evening at her home. The gathering featured attractive prizes and a cordial social setting for attendees.

Dorothy Westmoreland

Social gathering note with several attendees listed

Mrs. Pierce Hoggett and Miss Josephine Urban made high bridge scores at a gathering. Potatoes salad ham sandwiches olives pickles cocoanut macaroon and tea were enjoyed at the close of the evening. Candy was served during the evening. Those enjoying Mrs. West Moreland's hospitality included Mesdames Pierce Hoggett H G Perry Bill Hamer Ben L. Wheat J A Thompson Misses Lela Taylor Kate Wellborn Abbie Taylor Tottie Martin Josephine Urban and Mary Phillips.

Miss Martin Mary Flora Mae Spiller Mary Hubert Lela Taylor Abbie Taylor Goliad Mesdames Ben L. Wheat Dorothy Westmoreland Elsie Cherry Pierce Hoggett Josephine Urban

Ponton Buys Out San Antonio Truck Line

Mr J S Ponton purchases the Kin drick Produce Co line to San Antonio. Kin drick will keep trucks to Kerrville and Menard while Ponton runs the San Antonio route. Ponton's card in this issue lists the departure and return dates for the San Antonio service.

J. S. Ponton San Antonio Kindrick Produce Company Kindrick Produce Co Kerrville Menard Mr. Ponton The Eagle Junction

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Edgar McLendon M. McLendon Ian Texas Dt Junction Teem T Pest Societyé MISS Compliments Club MR. and Mrs. Maddux Entertain Nite Club Mystery Woman Gladys Parks Baker Solhes Newark N. J Oirt Allen Rogers Woodbury Miss Tottie Martin Junction Steam Laundry Femonus Americens Calvin Cook United States Camer Alfred Smith Goverse Fe Julius Rosenwald Comal Haber Jrney Cy Conrad ‘Uberto Mrs. Clifford Hamer Mrs. Westmoreland Weetama
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