Trip to Tennessee
A travel verse recounts a July trip by Irk Davidson Jr to Tennessee. The narrator stops overnight in Little Rock and rises early, then visits a homestead and an old swimming hole before a week of fun ends with the trip back home.
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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
4
A travel verse recounts a July trip by Irk Davidson Jr to Tennessee. The narrator stops overnight in Little Rock and rises early, then visits a homestead and an old swimming hole before a week of fun ends with the trip back home.
Cattle receipts 576 and 597 calves led to steady to firm prices across grades. Grass calves declined 6.50 and down. yearlings mixed. Hogs top 9.00 for 175–250 lb. butchers 7.50–8.75. sows 7.25–8.00. Sheep and goats scarce. lambs near 8.00. Church annex Leap Year banquet drew about 75 Efficiency Class members with a two course dinner and games.
Miss Madeline Ragland hosted a bridge gathering at her home on Thursday with a red and white Valentine theme. Prize winners included Mrs Maxine Wright and Mrs Howard Plackburn, with a cut award going to Mrs Callan Graham. other guests listed include Audrey Blackburn and Kathryn Hodges among several attendees.
Mrs. Jim Herring hosted a birthday party for her daughter Helen Friday evening February 14. A white cake with 11 pink candles sparked games and refreshments for attendees Beulah May Young Amy Loree Bonnie Jean McWright Janice Loeffler Sue Gilliam Edwina Longren Hilda Henderson Reba Nell Farris Billy Montgomery Sylvia Taylor Joyce Jo Ann Herring Ennis Terry Jetton Tony Rieck James Smith Bob Hardeman James Herring and the honoree.
Miss Ada Foley acted as gracious hostess at her ranch home on February 15 hosting the Just So Club. The event featured a Valentine motif, Forty Two played to a final signal, with Guy Munn winning high and Parralee Linn taking the consolation. Fruited jello iced heart cookies mints and coffee were served to guests including the Blackburns Barnes Schneiders Jettons and Hubbell among others.
The Bear Creek Study Club gathered at the Guss Bannowsky home to discuss The County Its Origin and Function and County Government duties. Officers for the next year were elected and the next meeting set for February 25 at Mrs. Bannowsky’s home.
Miss Eunice Northcutt hosted the Cactus Study Club at her parents ranch on February 12. The program titled The Old South featured talks by Lucille Motley Brownie Motley Lucille Taylor and Mrs Leonard Dunbar with leadership by Mrs Royce Buster. Prizes included a modernistic serving table and heart shaped candy boxes.
Mr and Mrs Seaton Prentice hosted a Valentine bridge night at their residence to honor members of the Night Club and select guests with a stylish gathering and courteous reception.
A wedding between Miss Pauline Jobes and Mr Howard Babb was held Thursday night January 30 at Travis Park Methodist Church in San Antonio with Dr Timmons officiating. The couple will reside on the groom’s ranch near Rocksprings.
Friends in Rocksprings and nearby communities extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life following their marriage after his graduation from Schreiner Institute and his entry into ranching work.
Teachers and officials gathered in the Kimble County Court House last Saturday to organize the Interscholastic League work. Officers elected include Mark A. Wheeler director general and several program directors. annual meeting set for March 13 and 14 in June.
Mr and Mrs Asa Farmer returned Tuesday from a visit with Dr and Mrs R L Peters and other relatives in Austin. Mrs G W Farmer accompanied them and will spend the rest of the winter in the capitol city.
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