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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
2
Over two hundred Masons attended the dedication exercises for a new Hall. A six o'clock feast followed, with forty participants. Attendees included Masons, their wives, and members of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mason ves Contracted contracting of calves at ten cents for May 1 delivery marks a continued upturn in the cattle market of this section. C. P. Gray and son of Brady and local ranchmen contracted at this rate. Gray has contracted 325 yearlings to an Indiana buyer at ten cents. animals weigh 500 to 600 pounds. Reported by A. M. Harkey of Mason-Mason County News.
Mrs. Tilda Parker celebrated her sixth birthday with family at her Harper home on Sunday February 12. Her children James Parker Roosevelt Parker Coleman Parker Lon Parker Tom Parker Walter Parker Jess Parker and Mrs. Tom Phillips of Knoxville attended along with many grandchildren. A four basket dinner followed. Mrs. Parker remains in good health and the day was pleasantly spent.
Mrs W L Allen and Mrs Eugene Jones hosted at Mr and Mrs Ned Linn's residence on Monday afternoon honoring Mrs Millard Bennett. Pink and blue decorations and party appointments created a festive look with potted ferns begonias and piano selections by Miss Leona Mae Allen and Mrs Jed Ramsey. A series of amusing contests entertained the guests including Mrs S P Bennett Mrs E W Boekhaus Mrs Leonard Cowsert Mrs Dewitt Cowsert and others.
The Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a benefit 42 party at the American Legion Hall on Friday night February 24. Chinese checkers bridge and 42 games will be played. Admission 25 cents.
Mrs Philip Joseph entertained the Merry Wives Club with a bridge at her residence. Mrs Sayers Farmer won the club prize, guest trophy went to Mrs A L Mudge, and the cut prize to Mrs Clay Secrest. Attendees included Mrs L R Allen, Mrs W E Allen, Mrs Cecil Corkill, and others. Lauzon Tinsley and Jack Combs of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs W M Tinsley over the weekend.
The Kimble County Wildlife Federation reports rapid growth since formation, aims to aid the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission, promote wildlife protection, and unite ranchers farmers and sportsmen. The group seeks laws to restore conserve game and fish, educate landowners rights, and foster responsible practices in Kimble County.
World Day of Prayer observance for Christian women marks unity of Christ’s Church. Held February 24, the program theme is Let us put our love into deeds and make it real. Services begin in New Zealand and Fiji, expanding to cities and towns worldwide.
M V Chapman brother of Mrs Clay Holland is in serious condition after a car skidded on an icy bridge near San Angelo and overturned. He suffered a brain concussion and has been in critical condition since. Holland returned from San Angelo Wednesday and said the patient seemed improved yesterday. Geo Winship of Segovia, son of Mr and Mrs R N Winship, is making a strong record as a student at Sul Ross State Teachers College. He helped stage this year’s sheep judging contest despite ineligibility to enter.
Powell offers a book aimed at boys with simple electrical projects and alarm ideas. The text mentions methods to make automatic alarms, light flashing devices, telegraph sets, magnets, and other electrical devices. Mrs Willie V Wolf returned last week from a visit with relatives in San Antonio.
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