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Newspaper

Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

2

Candyland Birthday Party For Jon Kenley Neal

Mrs. Robert M. Neal hosted a Candyland themed fourth birthday party for her son Jon Kenley Neal at the Methodist Annex on a Saturday afternoon. Guests brought red and white candy keys and played games including pin the key on the story book door and fishing for favors. Jo Lynn Cunningham won a prize as a lollipop tree and favors of gumdrops shaped like airplanes and boats adorned the tables.

Jon Kenley Robert M. Neal Methodist Annex Jo Lynn Cunningham Cecil Craven Kenny Ruth Hodges Mmes Fayette Hodges Loyd Williamson W. E. Hooks R. D. Borden Carlton Massie Harry Scofied Paula Hayden Woodard John Borden Phil Dunbar Bill Ed Hooks Rusty Jones Diane Marr Ray Randy James Ina Roddy Searcy Bobby Jimmy Massie Donna Drew Slaton Ann Beth Hagood Dixie Jetton Steve Henley Delia Ruth Williamson Jacquie Buster Ray Scofield Connie Chadwell Jackie Jimmy Jones Mike House Raybeth Backburn Kay Martin Drew Matlock Raymond James Albert Searcy Jack Jones Luke Hagood Owen Porter Bill Henley Wilson Buster Cecil Woodard Wilmer Slaton Gwen House

Valentine party honors London School room of Miss Victoria Brewer

A Valentine Day event honored Miss Victoria Brewer's London School room at Mrs. A R Coleman home with co hosts Mmes James Johnson Erna Chandler Richard Carpenter and George Ivy room mothers. Games were played and a sandwich plate served. Pupils included Opal Lee Welch Evelyn Jo Welch Mera Pearl Corkey Pearl Shirley Roy Ivy Ronald Coleman Kenneth Sorrells Charles Sorrells Ray Y Beasley Dick Hahn Bill Johnson Patsy Collins Bobbie Nell Turner Jimmy Carpenter Larry Goodman Norris Nelson Jerry Haines Darlene Chandler Aubrey Pool. Other guests included Sandy Pearl Mrs Theresa Sparks from Amarillo Mrs Marvin Pool Mr and Mrs Joe Haines Addis Haines Kathy Chandler Cindy Chandler Bobby Coleman.

London Victoria Brewer A. R. Coleman Mmes James Johnson Erna Chandler Richard Carpenter George Ivy Opal Lee Welch Evelyn Jo Welch Mera Pearl Corkey Pearl Shirley Roy Ivy Ronald Coleman Kenneth Sorrells Charles Sorrells Ray Y. Beasley Dick Hahn Bill Johnson Patsy Collins Bobbie Nell Turner Jimmy Carpenter Larry Goodman Norris Nelson Jerry Haines Darlene Chandler Aubrey Pool Sandy Pearl Theresa Sparks Amarillo Marvin Pool Joe Haines Addis Haines Kathy Chandler Cindy Chandler Bobby Coleman

Card of Thanks From Mrs. Lester Hodges

A note expressing sincere appreciation for support and visits during a hospital stay. Gratitude is extended for cards letters and gifts.

Bowling League Schedule Circulates in Hill Country

The Hill Country bowling schedule lists D. E. Class teams facing Stewarts Store and Borden Co on Feb 28, Silver Gab les and T. J. Moore Lumber Yard on Mar 1, Isaacks Cafe vs Texas Joe Hatters on Mar 3, and Social League matchups on Feb 27 and Mar 2. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Paul Holcomb of Austin and Mr Chester Bannowsky’s Santa Anna trip. Jack Jarvis of Sonora visits with wife and infant Martha Ross staying with Mrs Jarvis' parents, the Beasleys, after hospital discharge.

D. E Stewarts Store Borden Co Humble Silver Gables T. J. Moore Lumber Yard Borden Locker Plant Dr. McLaughlin Isaacks Cafe Texas Joe Hatters Social League City Grocery Junction Service Station Health Institute Brites Piggly Wiggly City Cafe P. E. Holcomb Mr. Holcomb Mrs Paul Holcomb Austin Chester Bannowsky Santa Anna Mrs. C. D. Bruce Jack Jarvis Sonora Martha Ross

Frankses of Rocksprings Visit Wrights on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Virgil Franks of Rocksprings spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J O Wright in a family social gathering.

Virgil Franks J. O. Wright

Miss Beverly Baker Returns From Six Months in New York City

Miss Beverly Baker arrived Saturday after a six month stay in New York City visiting her uncle in law and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Hudson. She was met in Austin by her mother Mrs Weaver Baker.

Beverly Baker New York City Henry Hudson Austin Weaver Baker

Grace Jackson Returns Home From San Antonio Exposition

Mrs Grace Jackson left Tuesday for Galveston after several weeks with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Verlan Skaggs. Mr and Mrs Dillard Motley and children Bob and Kay and Fred Taylor attended the San Antonio Exposition and Livestock Show Saturday.

Grace Jackson Galveston Verlan Skaggs Mrs. Dillard Motley Bob and Kay Fred Taylor San Antonio Exposition

Roy Dean McCullough Honored On 13th Birthday

Mrs F R McCullough entertained in honor of her son Roy Dean on his thirteenth birthday with an afternoon party at the McCullough home. Miss Joyce McDonald and Miss Billie Jean Conner aided with games as cupcakes ice cream and cold drinks were served to twenty six guests. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Lester Phillips from their ranch near Barksdale and Miss Betty Sykes from San Marcos. Mr and Mrs A L Paddy are parents of a son born Tuesday afternoon weighing 7 1/2 pounds. The father is a local rock mason.

F. R. McCullough Roy Dean McCullough Joyce McDonald Billie Jean Conner A. L. Paddy

Sykes Family Visits Relatives From Sonora

Mr and Mrs Wesley Sykes and their Sonora based family spent Sunday visiting relatives in town.

Wesley Sykes Sonora

Japan's New Day reviewed at WMU meeting

Miss Annie Mae Morriss of Kerrville reviewed the book Japan's New Day for the WMU at a meeting held in the home of Mrs. Edgar McLendon. The session featured an opening song, a prayer, and a plan to observe Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer with a luncheon and all day program.

Japan Baptist Women’s Missionary Group Annie Mae Morriss Kerrville WMU Edgar McLendon L. R. Hodges Ruth Hodges D. L. Williams D. F. Davee B. F. Williford Annie Armstrong Wilmer Slaton Mines Flora Hardin A. W. Whitaker J. M. Cottle Jim Gentry C. T. Sherrod M. O. Teel Hugh Meredith R. D. Rothmann H. D. Lackey Zora Burt Virginia Angarano Vinie Hodges Joe Perry Chester Kirk Jim Harriss J. B. Maples Roy Nelson Blake Brown C. W. McCarroll H. H. Lawler Charlie Bishop H. G. Palmer and McLendon

Bride to be feted at Mexican luncheon in Clarence

Miss Betty Farmer, an April bride to be, was honored at a Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs. A. L. Mudge at Albert's. The table featured a Mexican miniature centerpiece, bright glass and candles. A three course luncheon was served and kerchiefs showered on the guest of honor, with numerous guests seated alongside.

Betty Farmer A. L. Mudge Albert’s Mmes Seaton Prentice W. B. Allen Frank Black J. S. Farmer C. T. Holekamp Fred Mudge Lee Craven A. M. Livingston W. R. Allen Meta Bieck Clay Secrest Reuben Loeffler Jack Molesworth Clarendon Ann Allen

Thanking friends for kindnesses during illness of Mr Scott

Mr and Mrs D W Scott express gratitude for letters cards flowers and kindnesses shown during Mr Scott s illness from many friends and neighbors.

Mr. Scott D. W. Scott

Thanks for kindness and cards during hospital stay

Jacob Fritz expresses gratitude to friends for their kindness and the many cards received while in the hospital, and offers blessings.

Jacob Fritz

Mr and Mrs Sherman Rimes Visit San Saba Couple

Mr and Mrs Sherman Rimes and Johnnie and Sharon spent the weekend in San Saba enjoying a brief visit and time away from home.

Sherman Rimes Johnnie Sharon San Saba

London man admitted to Temple hospital after ambulance ride

J M Carrol of London was admitted to a Temple hospital Sunday in an ambulance driven by Buster Crenshaw. Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Brite welcomed a daughter named Barbara Dee born Saturday evening Feb 18 in a San Angelo hospital weighing eight pounds and a half.

J. M. Carrol London Temple Hospital Hodges Buster Cren Earl D. Brite Barbara Dee San Angelo

Thanks for the flowers cards and visits during my hospital stay

Mrs Debs Boone expresses sincere thanks for flowers cards letters and visits during recent hospital stay. Each expression of interest in welfare aided recovery.

Hooks and family visit San Antonio Exposition weekend

Mr and Mrs W E Hooks and Bill Ed attended the San Antonio Exposition and Livestock Show over the weekend, enjoying the events and exhibits.

W. E. Hooks Bill Ed

Attendees at Hensley Rawlings funeral in Johnson City

Among those at the Sunday afternoon funeral in Johnson City were John Munn Jack Turner Mr and Mrs J O Wright and Mr and Mrs Bill Wright.

Hensley Rawlings Johnson City John Munn Jack Turner J. O. Wright Bill Wright

Family trip routes through San Antonio visit

Mrs. Jack Sykes and daughter Nettie traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Clay Holland to San Antonio on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gibbs were in Junction Monday headed to visit Speck Gibbs of Menard in a San Antonio hospital, accompanied by Dee Gibbs who also went to see his brother.

Jack Sykes Nettie Clay Holland San Antonio Leonard Gibbs Junction Speck Gibbs of Menard Dee Gibbs

Mrs Maggie Keen Visits Parker Family This Week

Mrs Maggie Keen who is spending the winter with Mrs Mollie Wright is visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Parker and family this week.

Maggie Keen Mollie Wright Walter Parker

San Angelo Visit Highlights Mr and Mrs Clay Holland

Mr and Mrs Clay Holland were San Angelo visitors last week, enjoying a brief sojourn in the city and taking in local sights and activities during their stay.

Mrs Clay Holland San Angelo

Education Religion Featured At Club Meet Daedallian Study Club

New officers were elected for 1950 51 with Mrs Marshall Heap as president and Mrs Carlton Massie as vice president. The meeting at the C E Reid home February 16 featured a program on education and religion led by Mrs Owen Porter and guest speaker Miss Ruth Hodges. The group voted to donate to the Pan American Scholarship and the Musical Penny Fund. Twenty members attended with guest Mrs Joe Sanders.

Charles Cunningham Maurice Nethery Jr Daedallian Study Club C. E. Reid Marshall Heap Carlton Massie Betty Farmer Maurice Nethery, Jr ElRoy Dechert Reese Dickerson Raymond James W. E. Hooks University of Texas Owen Porter Ruth Hodges Buford Nichols China Helen McFee Horton LaRue Newby Evangeline Booth Savation Army Joe Sanders

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Jon Kenley Neal Lester Hodges Roy Dean McCullough Lester Phillips Barksdale Betty Sykes San Marcos Lex Barker Brenda Joyce Edmund Gwenn Donald Crisp Lassie News Paramount Baltimore Robert Young Shirley Temple Goth Century Fox Cavaness Anico W. B Buddy) Norton Junction, Texas Shaw Clint Jones South Texas Mr. Jones Hill Jones H. D. Lackey, Sr Roland C Pettus J. G. Morris Grady Morris Lackey Debs Boone Fia Ling Sandune Martha Manning
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