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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
4
Southern Pacific car specialist Dr E P Daviss introduces Daviss Drops for earache relief. The advertisement promotes a 42 cent price and urges readers to ask a user for testimony on effectiveness.
The Huffman family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindnesses at Mack Huffman’s death and funeral. They thank Rev Roy Rotan of San Antonio, the choral group, pallbearers, Hodges Funeral Home, and for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy.
A collision Saturday afternoon drew many kind calls and visits as the injured person thanks everyone for their concern and support.
For dressmaking alterations custom draperies belts covered buttons and buckles see Mrs Edgar Doerr 322 South 11 Phone 199. 42 2c Leei.
The Junction girls lost their first 53 Tuesday evening game to Rocksprings 26 to 19 in the local gym. All players were suited up after new uniforms were purchased for the Junction team.
Freshmen from Elgin Texas join the grammar school this week alongside returning students Pablo Huerta Mary Abilez Reyes Gonzales Alice Abilez Julia Gonzales Adelaida Huerta Salvador Castillo Oscar Abilez Oniera Abilez Alejandro Gonzales and Gloria Roistas.
At a December band hall dance Horsefly Murr was revealed as F H A Sweetheart 1953 with Gayle Wright presenting a silver belt buckle. The hall featured blue and silver decor, with H E class cookies and punch, chaperons listed, and a secret reveal prior to presentation.
The Junior Class held a sweet sale on Main Street Saturday December 20 to raise funds for the Junior Senior Banquet. A second sale is planned for January 17, and juniors invite locals to purchase treats from the town vendors.
Hunting provided diversion and Mrs. Cody Cardwell prepared the dinner for the Cardwell family reunion at the ranch during the holiday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Cardwell and children in Nixon and Vernon connections with numerous Cardwells and relatives from Hondo Iraan Biloxi Minneapolis Ver non High School and Corpus Christi.
Mrs B W Mantooth and Mrs R D Kothmann hosted the Alpha and Omega class of the Baptist Church at the Kothmann home Monday evening. Mrs Blake Brown, president, led the business session. Canasta provided entertainment with hot punch and cake served. Attendants included Milton Powell Blake Brown R D Rothmann E D Parrott Herman Meredith Earl Ashley Bob Meek and others.
A community farewell at London Community Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Goodman on Monday evening December 29. Ted Kiser acted as master of ceremonies with Johnny Walker and Cecil Manefield leading singing. Speakers included Supt. O L Turner, Alvah Pearl, Judge W W Leamons, Martin, Goodman and Kiser. Mr and Mrs Martin moved to Uvalde while Mr and Mrs Goodman now reside elsewhere. Refreshments served to more than 100 attendees.
Rep Tolleson of Washington notes a $2000 automobile carries $625 in taxes across local state and federal governments from about 200 transactions. A study shows in 12 years many Americans have shifted away from double beds with over 78 percent of beds in a major hotel being singles.
Mrs Neal Schreiner and daughter Susan of Oklahoma City visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Carpenter. Mrs Carpenter and Jimmy met them in Abilene on December 28 en route home.
Mr and Mrs J M Livingston took their granddaughter Linda Livingston to her home in Kenedy on Saturday and spent several days visiting in Kenedy Refugio and San Antonio
Mrs Marlow Taylor and her baby have returned to their Austin home following a holiday visit with Mr and Mrs Earl Tracy.
Miss Eudora Hawkins of Abi lene state board spoke at Bear Creek Study Club Federation Day in Cleo community house. Officers were elected for May installation. a January 16 fundraiser for March of Dimes was planned with a Chinese auction and a covered dish lunch noted.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bannow visited Mr and Mrs Nelson Talley and children in Austin Friday night and Saturday. Mr and Mrs W T Bishop traveled to Eden Sunday afternoon to accompany their granddaughter Sue Bishop who was met there by her mother Mrs Doyle Humphrey of Winters. Sue spent the holidays there.
Mrs and Mrs W P Ghisham were Abilene visitors Sunday. Their daughter Margaret returned to McMurry to resume classes.
Dr and Mrs H P Redwine and their children from Sonder visited Mr and Mrs W P Grisham and Margaret over the holiday season sharing time with family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sykes and Mrs. Bennett Boone visited San Marcos for New Year. Miss Betty Sykes accompanied them to resume classes at Southwest Texas State College.
Local notes report Lee Joy cutting his hand pruning shrubs and seeking a physician. Joe Galloway travels to Wa co for throat checkup. Weather brings freezes and winds with half inch rain. Obituary for J. M. Walker of Brownwood buried in Menard after New Year’s Day service. Various visits and travels cited among town residents. reflections urge perseverance and civic optimism amid national concerns.
Mr and Mrs John Whitaker of Austin were holiday guests in the home of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs A W Whitaker and children.
Mr and Mrs Colby Carter and their son Robert and Eugene Dyer departed Tuesday for their Dallas home following a visit at the home of Mrs Carter’s uncle and aunt in law Mr and W N Hardeman
FE. J. Whitlock entered the army in 1945 and recently arrived in Japan serving in the 24th Infantry Division. He is assigned to the 2th Replacement Company. His wife Cleo and his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Whitlock live at 914 Pecan St.
Emory Walker, long employed in California, has returned to his home for the holidays and arrived in time to celebrate.
Mr and Mrs Fanny Goule visited Menard and San Saba during the holidays with family and friends.
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