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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
8
J O Od ie Wright announces candidacy for re election as sheriff tax assessor and collector of Kimble County subject to Democratic primary. Born and raised in Kimble County with 13 months in France during World War I he emphasizes his long service and requests voter support for continued faithful duty if re elected.
The Rev. C. W. Schaefer showcased a sample of oversized turnips, grown in local soil and water with proper cultivation. A specimen reached 17% inches in circumference and weighed 3% pounds, with another similar in weight but different shape. Planted in August, the patches produced more greens and turnips than needed, some sold, yet plenty remains in the ground.
Mrs Anna Mae Sheppard declares candidacy for re election as County Treasurer of Kimble County subject to Democratic Primary. She cites improved qualifications from experience and pledges courteous efficient service if re elected. Sheppard requests support and appreciation from voters.
John S. Munn already serving as Justice of the Peace announces candidacy for re election. He notes fair and imperial judging and thanks precinct officers and citizens for cooperation. If re elected, he will continue serving the people to best ability and seeks voters support in the precinct. Also mentions FE R Borden and L D Borden family trip to Austin over New Year weekend.
Chief Warrant Officer Gorman L. Collier completed training at the Air Force Communications School at Scott Air Force Base Illinois. Brigadier General John F. McBlain announced the graduation. Collier, a Junction Texas native, has ten years of service and attended multiple army and air force schools. Previously he was stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base California.
Mr and Mrs J M Livingston spent Christmas in San Antonio with granddaughter Linda Livingston. Other relatives from Dallas Denton Fort Terrett Fort Worth and Houston joined Christmas gatherings in the Rey Borden and Borden households. Alvin Whitaker and children traveled to Austin to visit his parents and were greeted by C C Collier of Houston after Christmas.
Mrs. Howard Woodall and Clara Beth of San Marcos spent the weekend as guests of Mrs. Woodall's son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R P James and their sons at the Triple A Guest ranch.
The annual Order of the Arrow banquet of the Boy Scouts of America was held at the Los Lomas Hotel on December 29 1949. Norton Currie and Frank Hubbell chaired. Chief A H Bird delivered a talk on The Changes of the Order of the Arrow and officers were elected for the coming year including Lonnie Laird as chief of the Five and Ben Urban as chief assistant. Multiple local families and visitors are noted in holiday gatherings across nearby towns.
Mrs. Florence Thompson of Philadelphia visits her son-in-law and daughter, Alton Kirkpatrick, after arriving from California before Christmas. Mrs. T. H. Shepherd spends the holidays with her son and daughter-in-law, T. J. Garry in Port Arthur, planning to stay until late February. New Year’s weekend brings MSgt. Charles, MS. Dunbar of Fort Sill and Albert Dunbar of Duncan to Floyd Little’s home.
Mr and Mrs Chetty Porter hosted Christmas guests including M Ferris Charlie Porter and children Jean Joy Katherine from San Antonio. Lee Roy Taylor Preston James Ed ward Porter from Dallas. Austin Hancock family from Pasadena. Eli Baker hosts. Dale Barton family from Tacumesh Oklahoma visited with Eli Baker. Buzz Motley traveled from Houston to join his mother Lucy Motley with guests Jimmy Eager of Baird Theresa Dee and Gregory Elis of San Antonio and H M McElroy family. Kirby Thomas of Onida South Dakota spent Christmas and New Year here as guest of Tom Allsupp and Jimmie Lee Thomas. Viola Schrier of Ft Worth and Walter Schrier of Dallas left after holiday visit with Mrs Kitty Sehrier. Francis Ward and son Richard Thomas left for Iraan after five days hunting Bear Creek. Silas Self visited relatives in San Antonio last weekend. Arthur Dunbar guests of Roy Gilliam for Christmas holidays.
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