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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
2
Mrs. W. H. Dunk of Segovia records success in raising White Leghorn chicks for home eggs. From 50 day olds on March 11 to 47 birds at eight weeks on May 11, 45 pullets and 2 cockerels remained with three losses. Birds weighed 61 pounds total at eight weeks, eating 185 pounds of feed. a gain of one pound for every three pounds fed.
Mrs. Frank Patterson and Elizabeth Ann are visiting relatives at De Leon this week. Mrs. L Beasley left for San Antonio on Wednesday to seek medical treatment.
A wool scouring demonstration was held in Junction on May 24 led by Miss Mildred R Ferguson Farm Security Administration Home Supervisor. Wool was washed for Mrs. Robert N Winship Jr and Mrs William H Harwood with plans to card the wool for comforts. Attendees included several local residents and district supervisors.
R E Homann will leave Wednesday to attend the 4 H Club Summer encampment in San Angelo on May 31 June 1 and 2. He will appear on the program and assist in handling the encampment. Miss Aileen Livingston of the University of San Antonio is home for the summer.
The Highland Study Club met Friday afternoon May 19 closing the 1938 39 session. Mrs Dillard Motley led a safety panel on accidents and prevention. Mrs S O Ridenhower reviewed Madame Curie. Incoming president Mrs Jack Turner presented outgoing president Mrs Ard a blue bonnet picture. Guests included Mrs Roy Blackburn and Mrs Byron Howard.
Members of the Methodist Young Women's Missionary Circle met at Mrs. Ennis B. Hill’s home for an afternoon program on Broadening Horizons in the Rural Community. Next Tuesday at 4 o clock the group will meet at Mrs. Chetty Porter’s home. all young women are invited.
Last Saturday afternoon in Mrs. Sam Schneider’s home, Ray Ola Schneider turned three with a party. Children played with balloons and “Drop the handkerchief.” Guests enjoyed ice cream, angel food, and chocolate cake after gifts and a three candle cake.
Miss Jewel Bode of Junction and Mr. Shelton E Mangum of Center Point wed at Center Point on Saturday night May 20 at 10 o clock. The bride, daughter of E E and Mrs Bode, earned her high school diploma Friday and her marriage certificate Saturday. The groom is son of Eugene Mangum of Center Point. They will reside in Center Point with witnessing Junction residents E E Bode Herbert Lamb Mrs G C Stegall and Horace Stegall present.
A meeting of young girls formed the Click Clubbers at Mrs Roy Gilliam’s home on Wednesday afternoon May 24. Hilda Henderson serves as chairperson and the group will study various hobbies. Refreshments were served.
The closing of a business session presents the membership roster led by Hilda Henderson as president with Delphine Allen as vice president and Helen Herring as secretary. Also named are Janice Loeffler Sue Gilliam Reba Nell Ferris Edwina Longren Mary Katherine Cowsert and Charlotte Taff.
Miss Elsie Motley, Mrs. H. M. McElroy of Eden, and Miss Vivian Huffman of Tulsa were guests of honor at a bridge held by Mrs. Joe Eager and Mrs. Bob Huffman at Hodges Hotel. Winners were Mrs. Vann Martin, Mrs. Vashti Taylor, Mrs. Roy Baker, and Mrs. Coke R. Stevenson Jr. Numerous guests attended.
In a time of distress we relied on neighbors and friends and received swift help after a tragic accident in which two little boys drowned. We thank the London community and all who aided including the firemen and neighboring communities for their kindness and support.
The Presbyterian Church led by Thomas J. Bradley invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m and Morning Service at 11 a.m with Segovia at 3 30 p m and Roosevelt at 8 15 p m Station B visitors include Mrs Nancy Vaughn Mrs John M Hawkins and Mrs Leon Durst Mr and Mrs Hal Holland and daughter Mary Hal who is a Mary Hardin Simmons University sophomore spent the summer on the ranch Abilene visit noted A Columbus Ohio man 35 Allen Reffeet posted a note claiming nerve after leaping from a bridge.
Minister Sider W H Nichols outlines Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am with communion at 11 45 am. A Young Peoples meeting at 8 pm followed by an 8 15 pm sermon. Ladies Bible Class with Mrs Ada Wilson Tuesday 4 pm. Mid week study Wednesday 8 15 pm. Host to Kerrville Hext Rocksprings Sonora Mason and Menard churches for all day services June 11 with lunch on the ground Brother Daby from Rocksprings to preach 11 am and Brother Swinney from Kerrville to preach 2 30 pm. Bring a full basket.
Miss Dodie de Bellevue led a Kerrville dancing group in a Friday high school recital. The program opened with a variety revue featuring tap acrobatic and ballet numbers, followed by a negro ballet with sunflowers and a cabin setting. About twenty five children performed with Mrs. M F DeBellevue at the piano.
Mr and Mrs C T Holekamp entertained Nite Club members at their home with a bridge dinner on the rear lawn. Prizes were won by Mrs Sayers Farmer and Clay Secrest. guest prize to Mrs Lee J Corkill. Attendees included several local couples and visitors from San Marcos.
Notice states a charge of 12.50 per day will be imposed for county machinery used to build terraces and tanks where the land owner has no Agricultural Conservation Program claim. If a claim exists, an assignment may be used but any shortfall between the claim and the minimum daily charge must be paid. Assignment must be filed at the County Agent's Office before work begins and any excess over the claim is due at completion. Commissioners' Court of Kimble County Texas.
Definitions from the 1939 Agricultural Conservation program explain that payment on cotton and general allotments requires normal farming. County Agent R E Homann cites a state definition: at least half the total allotments must be devoted to harvestable crops in 1939 or operations such as summer fallow and seeded legumes or grasses.
Mrs Rankin Rothmann visits relatives in Eden this week. E Holekamp returns from Magnolia Beach Gulf Coast fishing with sons Julius Edwin and Walter. Holekamp an expert fisherman notes fish would not bite. LaRue Newby visits Menard Monday night to check theatres for a Hill Country motion picture agency.
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