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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
1
The piece notes Boy Scouts of America observing its 43rd birthday during Scout Week February 7 to 13 with membership at a record 3,250,000. It highlights the organization’s impact since 1910 and recalls the values of the Scout Oath and Laws.
Industrialist and philanthropist R G LeTourneau arrives by private plane Saturday March 21 for four talks. He will address the Men’s Bible Class fair, speak to the class Sunday morning, preach at the morning Methodist service, and close with a mass meeting that night. LeTourneau arrives at his own expense with guest soloist Mrs Dorothy M Strathearn, a lyric soprano.
Jury panels for the County Court were selected Wednesday morning by the jury commission of Herbert Simmons Blackstone Smith and C C Wright appointed earlier in the week by Judge W W Leamons.
A quilt made by club members sold at Chinese auction brought 97.75 at the March of Dimes party in the Cleo community house Friday evening. Extra contributions by absent members raised the total to 150 for the polio campaign. Morris Murr bought the quilt with Lewis Jetton as auctioneer. Mrs. W. T. Laxson presided with other club members providing entertainment and refreshments. Canasta and dominoes provided extra fun. About 40 attended.
Funeral services for 72 year old Mrs. Jose phine Corder Arvin were held in Sanderson after dying in a San Antonio hospital. She was born Sept 28 1880 in Kimble and moved with her parents to Terrell County in 1905. Survivors include four brothers Eugene Corder Sabinas Theo Corder Las Cruces NM Monty and Dick Corder Sanderson and a sister Mrs Mary E Mitchell Sanderson.
Dr. Ted Holekamp attends the State Veterinarians meeting in Mineral Wells this week to discuss veterinary issues and regional concerns.
Mrs Lem Jones visited relatives in Menard on Friday of last week, returning home afterward.
Mrs F H Dunk returned Saturday to her home in Howe Junction after spending two weeks with her daughter Mrs Charlie Fuchs and family near Roosevelt.
Luke Murr traveled to Houston this week on a business trip. The visit focused on meetings with local partners and potential deals.
On Saturday January 31 from 7 to 8 p m residents are urged to turn on porch lights for the Mothers March of Dimes. A fire siren will signal the start and lights indicate willingness to receive a worker for contributions. If not called, call 303 to arrange a pickup.
Junction’s Eagles fall 63-44 to Eldorado to drop into a three way tie for second in District 1-A with two wins and one loss. Kindrick and Brite led with 13 and 12 points, as Eldorado’s B team won 41-29 and junior squads also found success. Friday’s schedule has Junction at Ozona and Eldorado at Menard.
Funeral services for John B. New 91 who died in London Tuesday were pending the arrival of relatives from the West Coast. Born February 15 1862 in Lavaca County he lived in Kimble since 1901 and was blind for several years. Burial will be from the London Community Hall with Rev. Lewis Pearl officiating Hodges Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two sisters Julie McDonald Yoakum and Mary E. Bell London two half sisters Amanda Holland Corpus Christi and Pemelia Reece Dallas and many nieces and nephews.
Ida Jane Greer 80 prominent Edwards County ranch woman died Saturday at Edwards County Memorial Hospital. She was buried Sunday at Rocksprings Church of Christ with Rev. Doyle Ragsdale officiating. Survivors include her son James Leo Greer, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.
Junction track athletes travel to Sonora Friday for their first dual meet against out of town competition. Entries include runners Horsefly Murr Tommy Sherry Vernon Jackson J D Kiser Charles Ray Dobbs Farris Parker Haod Bates Tony Sepeda and others in sprints hurdles pole vault and field events.
C W McCarroll known as Charlie was chosen president at a Jan 23 directors meeting in the County Courtroom. He also serves on the West Texas Chamber of Commerce board. Retiring president R B McKinney and secretary Lila May Taylor who resigns to join the Texas Ranger office are noted. An Jan 26 meeting at Cameron Lumber discussed a new chamber manager with Alton Mason elected vice president and Raymond Jones secretary treasurer.
Funeral services for 61 year old Carl Adam Morriss who died in Rocksprings last Friday were held at Trinity Baptist Church Kerrville Sunday evening. Morriss a rancher near Rock Springs has lived there nine years. Survived by wife Ferrol Rawson Morriss Rock Springs one son Carl Jr and one grandson Carl A III Dallas four sisters Annie May Morriss Kerrville Margaret Ward Anahanc Elizabeth Burleson Fairbanks Alaska and Mrs Jim Carpenter Junction two brothers Ernest and Sproul Mt Home. Attending from Junction were Rev B W Manthou Fred Coleman Lewis Coleman Mr and Mrs C W McCarroll Mr and Mrs Ray Jones Mr and Mrs Wilbur Nethery Mr and Mrs Jim Carpenter and Jimmie Sue Robbie and Carol. Burial under Smith Funeral Home direction.
Mr and Mrs B D Roberts of Menard traveled through Junction on Sunday en route to Rocksprings for the funeral service of Mrs Ida Greer.
Formal dedication of Bert Fleming Post No. 237 American Legion Memorial Hall set for Friday night with a 7 30 program. Auction events will follow as merchants donate items. Legion Chaplain Ray Jones to give invocation. Program features include a school band salute, speeches by Marvin Blackburn Jr and others, various musical and dance acts, and a tail auction of donated goods.
The ministerial association met in the Methodist Annex Friday night to set a religious survey for Sunday February 15. Rev. B. W. Mantooth presided with pastors and lay representatives from area churches. Plans were made to host R. G. Le Tourneau in March at an open meeting. rev W. G. Birkner was named survey chairman. other attendees included Revs C. W. Schaefer Henry Grubbs W. W. Leamons Chester Bannowsky Lee Craven and Mrs. Ernest Murr.
Fire Chief Leon R Powell remains at home this week with influenza. Local health officials report no complications and say he is resting and expected to resume duties soon.
Mrs. George France and Mrs. Crate Phillips have been ill at their Johnson Fork homes, with conditions affecting daily activities. Local residents await updates on their recovery and health status.
Plans call for a February 14 fundraising drive by East Ranch District Boy Scout Workers to fund the annual program during Boy Scout Week. A pre drive breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at Silver Gables and a one day effort aim to limit callers to five per volunteer. Similar drives will occur in Menard and Eden across Kimble Menard and Concho counties.
Junction Woodmen of the World will hold a special meeting in the County Court Room next Friday February 6 at 7 p m for the election of officers consul commander W W Leamons announced the plan in a statement to members.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Sellers and Gwendolyn spent the weekend in Uvalde with Mr and Mrs Johnnie Sellers and Ivan.
Mayor W P Hendrix proclaims February 2 1953 as National Children's Dental Health Day in Junction urging citizens to support dental health education. State Health Officer Dr George W Cox Austin and Governor Allen Shivers back plan with state groups approving observance.
Hill Country Firemen's Association and the Auxiliary will hold their semi annual meeting in Ballinger on Tuesday February 10. Registration starts at 8 30 in the Runnels Theatre. Rodney Wallace says up to fifteen may ride from Junction.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Ackerman of San Antonio spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bishop, sharing time and hospitality in a social visit.
Temperature and precipitation figures recorded at Kimble County Airport by the Weather Bureau. Data shows daily measurements from official records for a specified period.
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