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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1951
Page
4
The C J Bowers family extends thanks for support during illness and after bereavement. They praise the food, floral offerings, and comforting words and specifically thank Mr and Mrs Edd Cummins and Mrs Vernon Kirkpatrick for their help. They express sincere appreciation to all.
Mr and Mrs Charles Craig and Charles Jr left Monday to spend the Fourth in Laredo with Mr Craig's parents. Alfred Bannowsky and Jim my visited Kerrville Monday morning. Mrs Alfred Bannowsky and Virginia plus Mrs Roy Jacoby and Jane visited San Angelo Monday. Harold Weaver and son Gene of San Antonio stayed with Mrs W A Bannowsky and relatives Wednesday night and Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Andruss and children Charles and Janis were weekend visitors in the homes of Mr and Mrs W T Bishop and Mr and Mrs L P Bishop L P Bishop returned to San Antonio with them for several days treatment Mrs J C Byars and children Allen Dale and Martha visited the Reed ranch Thursday of last week accompanied by Dr Byars mother Dr Byars who had been visiting the ranch returned to San Angelo with them
The article highlights Marine Tech Sergeant Frank T. Versage of Solana Beach California as ordnance and ammunition chief for a Fifth Marine Regiment battalion. During the First Marine Division’s campaign in Korea his improvised lubricant kept M 1 rifles and automatic weapons firing in subzero Chosin Reservoir conditions. Versage tested a mixture of crane grease diesel oil 80 octane gas and No 10 motor oil coating rifles to prevent jamming from moisture and friction.
In Pegu Burma a tent show by Papa Saya Thin featuring a talking cow drew crowds, but mischief erupted when the blanket concealed a boy or helper. The act collapsed as the crowd hurled bricks and chairs, ending with magician, assistant, and cow fleeing.
German shepherds patrol the European defense line with 400 yard scent tracking. At Graefenwoehr Army dog training center, dogs and their 42nd infantry scout dog platoon masters pass rugged tests under gunfire and noise. Dogs track a prisoner escaped from a stockade in under an hour.
Cliffwood Beach New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Joseph Carey celebrate their 18th child in 18 years of marriage. Carey earns 60 dollars weekly as a boiler engineer to feed a six room rent free home. Most of his pay goes to food and essentials leaving little for luxuries. The Careys believe in letting all children share illnesses to get them over together.
FRANKFORT Ky You don t have to be too close an observer to know that as far as the earthworm family is concerned spring has been around for some time. This piece explains the worm s life cycle, habitat, and role in soil health, noting hermaphroditic reproduction and how cutting affects its survival. The article also debunks the belief that rain brings worms to the surface.
Tamba a five year old performing chimp known as Bonzo died in a World Jungle Compound fire along with three other apes and a baby kangaroo. The actor appeared in Bedtime for Bonzo and many films earning about 500 dollars weekly.
Rayburn of Texas has surpassed Henry Clay as the longest serving speaker. He assumed the role on September 16, 1940, after William B. Bankhead’s death, with a interruption in 1947-48 during the 80th Congress. He also exceeds Cannon and Champ Clark in total tenure.
Ned Jacoby Sue Jacoby and Sandra Miller of Mountain Home visited grandparents Ed Jacoby and Billie and David Jacoby over the Fourth. Harold Jacoby hosted a weekend gathering with Ed Jacoby. Chester Simon D A Smith and Virgil Smith family joined Sunday for a barbecue dinner at Fredericksburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Furr and children from Llano visited Mrs. E. P. Furr on Sunday and attended church services at the Wallace meeting. They also joined Mt. Home residents who visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnston for church services in London.
Mrs Jim Hammond visited town last week to be near the clinic for x rays and treatment. She came with granddaughter Phyllis Jean and returned to Bear Creek with Mr Hammond on Monday after staying with her sons Mr and Mrs R G St Clair.
Mr and Mrs Nolan Gilliam were Mason visitors Sunday as noted in a local social brief.
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