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Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

4

Weekend visitors fill Rich household in Stephenville area

Maj. Lucien G. Rich of Stephen ville and granddaughter Jane Hand of Houston visited Maj. Richs sister in law Mrs. Amos Rich. The Rich home expected to host four daughters and several extended family members from Houston New Orleans Comfort Abilene and San Antonio with others joining for weekend gatherings.

Lucien G. Rich Stephenville Jane Hand Houston Maj. Rich Amos Rich R. R. Henry Monroe Lyons New Orleans Mary Jersig Comfort C. M. Grona Abilene Rich Robert, Michael Sue Henry Lyons May Ann Monroe, Jr Anna Margaret Lyons Jane Jersig Birch McDonough Charles Rosemiller San Antonio R. R. Henry and Sons Robert, Michael and Sue Santa Fe N. M Henry

Methodist and Segovia schedules and summer enrollments

The notice lists Sunday School and worship times for First Methodist Church with ministers James B. Jordan and Henry A. Grubbs plus Segovia midweek services on July 5 1950. It also notes Sam Houston State Teachers College summer enrollment topping 2 011 with students Ann Long Thelma B Long and Alice Patterson and local visits by Doris Stanford.

Sam Houston State Teachers College Function Ann Long Thelma B. Long Alice Patterson

Worrells Visit Grandparents as Ballinger Relations Gather

Pat and Gene Worrell of Dallas visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Worrell. Wednesday supper guests include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black and Carl Jr. Last week’s visitors from the Black family are Mrs. J. W. Black, brother and sister-in-law, and Ross Black with sons Jimmy Gerald and Bobby. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Black Jr. and Mike from Ballinger also visited. Mrs. J. W. Black stayed here until Sunday.

Pat and Gene Worrell Dallas Mrs M. E. Worrell Carl Black Carl, Jr Mr. Black J. W. Black Ross Black Jimmy Gerald Bobby Mike Ballinger

Wesleyan Guild Pledge Service Held in Annex

Mrs Loyd Williamson and Mrs Fleming Felps led the pledge service for the Wesleyan Guild on Thursday June 22 in the annex. A vocal trio by Mrs El Roy Dechert Mrs R Borden and Mrs Dorothy Westmoreland was featured. Refreshments were served to 23 members and one visitor Miss Peggy Dechert.

Loyd Williamson Fleming Felps Wesleyan Guild el Roy Dechert R. Borden Dorothy Westmoreland Peggy Dechert

Relatives of Boy Scouts Honored at San Angelo Barbecue

Relatives of San Angelo Troop 20 were guests at a San Angelo Union Limited barbecue in City Park before the Scout train to Valley Forge Penn. Scoutmaster Frank Hubbell and leaders from Concho Valley Council attended along with Junction visitors including the Jettons Urban family Harriss Burt and Terry Jetton. Ernest Loyd Dunbar arrived from Manteca Calif to spend summer with grandparents H D Henderson. Irby McWilliams and son A J of Menard visited Junction and Rocksprings Tuesday.

Boy Scouts Troop 20 San Angelo San Angelo Unlimited Valley Forge Penn Frank Hubbell Concho Valley Council Jimmy Harriss Bobby Jetton Ben Urban Tommy Heffernan Ernest Loyd Dunbar Manteca Calif H. D. Henderson Irby McWilliams A. J. of Menard Junction Rocksprings

Dallas County Leads With Nine Candidates In State Education Race

The Junction Eagle notes on Thursday June 20 1950 that Dallas County has the most candidates at nine while Harris and Travis follow with eight and seven. Bexar has five and Tom Green three including Penrose B Metcalf who is unopposed for the 21st District State Board of Education seat.

Dallas County Harris Travis Bexar County Tom Green County Penrose B. Metcalf State Board of Education Junction Eagle

Absentee Voting Opens as Primary Picks Take Shape

Absentee voting starts next week as 81 candidates contest 31 state and county offices. Incumbents unopposed include Sheriff J O Wright Clerk Kennon Stapp and Attorney Albert W Searcy. Major race centers on treasurer with three candidates Anna Mae Sheppard Ola Wilder Mary Goodall Andrews.

Edgar McLendon J. O. Wright Kennon Stapp Albert W. Searcy Walter W. Leamons M. C. Blackburn Anna Mae Sheppard Ola Wilder Mary Goodall Andrews Marvin Skaggs Guy Munn Houston Smith J. A. Brewer Alvah Pearl E. L. Hardesty Lem Jones Robert M. Neal A. J. Kinsey Allen L. Gibson Ben Sigal

Summer storytelling hour shifts to Thursdays at library

Mrs. Daisy Hardeman will start a summer story telling hour on Thursday July 6 at 10 am and it will run every Thursday morning throughout the summer replacing the previous Friday schedule. Gifts to the library include The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and The Complete Home Encyclopedia from Mrs. Tulloss.

Daisy Hardeman Omar Khayyam Antoines R. D. Borden

Odessa Tourists Visit Boone Family

Mr and Mrs George Russell and their children Rosemary and George of Odessa are visiting Mr and Mrs R W Boone and family this week. Mrs Russell and Mrs Boone are sisters.

George Russell Rosemary George Odessa R. W. Boone Mrs. Russell Mrs. Boone

Mr and Mrs Jacoby Visit Menard Hosts

Mr and Mrs Philip Jacoby spent Saturday night as guests of Mr and Mrs Alen Everett in Menard, sharing hospitality.

Philip Jacoby Mrs Alen Everett Menard

Jack Winn Convalesces at Home After Monday Heart Attack

Jack Winn is recovering at home following a heart attack he suffered on Monday.

Jack Winn

Sunday Visit From Several Taff Families

Mr and Mrs Carl Taff of Barks dale Mr and Mrs Bruce G Taff and Sandra of Leaky and Mr and Mrs Nelson of San Antonio spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hilary Henderson.

Carl Taff Barksdale Bruce G. Taff Sandra Nelson San Antonio Hilary Henderson

Weather recap as of June 26 from CAA station chief

Chief Kenneth Fauchier reports a week ending June 26 with a high of 97.1 and low of 55.8 both on the 20th. A thunderstorm on the 22nd kept the maximum to 85.8 and rainfall totaled 0.73 inches. Barometer readings varied from 29.81 to 30.04 inches across the period.

Kenneth Fauchier CAA

Jacoby Family Attends Favor McWilliams Nuptials

Ray Jacoby served as usher at the Favor McWilliams wedding in Menard on Sunday morning. Attending from Junction were Mr and Mrs Tom Jacoby Mr and Mrs Philip Jacoby and Mr and Mrs Roy Jacoby.

Ray Jacoby Favor-McWilliams Menard Junction Tom J. Jacoby Philip Jacoby Roy Jacoby

Manning Smith Attends Rodeo While Camp Stewart Session Runs

Mrs Manning Smith visits her parents Mr and Mrs J D Cowsert and attends the rodeo. She serves as a counselor at Camp Stewart Hunt during the first session. Her son Dee also tends camp at the same time.

Manning Smith J. D. Cowsert Camp Stewart Hunt Dee

Cowserts Visit Camp Stewart

Mr and Mrs J D Cowsert visited Camp Stewart on Wednesday. Their granddaughter Sherry, staying with them for an extended visit, returned to the ranch after visiting her mother Mrs Manning Smith four days earlier.

J. D. Cowsert Camp Stewart Sherry Manning Smith

Horses Killed as Rodeo Truck Wrecks on Highway 290

A trailer truck carrying 14 horses lost control on a steep hill near the South Llano bridge, struck the embankment and bridge abutment, killing two horses and injuring the driver and a companion from San Angelo. They were treated at a San Angelo hospital.

Clint Jones Department of Public Safety Highway 290 South Llano Bridge San Angelo Hodges Glen Schults Junction Tom J. Gatlin Odessa Elm 10Th Streets Shults Jo Meredith

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