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Newspaper

Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

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Aggies will not train in Junction this fall

Aggies athletic publicity man Jones Ramsey says the team will not be back in Junction due to Southwest Conference rules against off campus training and the higher altitude reducing any advantage from cooler nights. Other local items note public school week March 7 12 and a teen canteen project seeking a site.

Jones Ramsey Aggies College Station Leti Study Club Joe Norris Billy Ed Allen

Birthday Dinner for Agnes Jarvis in San Antonio

Mrs Agnes Jarvis celebrated her birthday with a dinner at the W R Russell home in San Antonio on Sunday. The gathering included Mrs Agnes Jordan and Mrs Frank Tierman.

Agnes Jarvis Agnes Jordan Frank Tierman San Antonio Jarvis W. R. Russell

Mr and Mrs Borden Visit Hendricks in Manita

Mr and Mrs BF OD Borden and Barry spent from Friday to Sunday with Mrs Borden's parents Mr and Mrs A S Hendrick in Manita. Mrs Borden also went to Belton to run area meeting of homemaking teachers during the week.

BF. OD. Borden Barry

Honorably Discharged Marine Ernest Winkel

Ernest H Winkel son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Winkel received an honorable discharge from the U S Marine Corps at the U S Naval Base in Bremerton Washington Saturday after three years service.

Ernest H. Winkel Clarence Winkel U. S. Marine Corps U. S. Naval Base Breerton Wash

Newby Couple Outing With Mrs Carpenter Near Medina

Mr and Mrs LaRue Newby spent the weekend with Mrs L Carpenter near Medina. The brief outing highlighted social ties in the Medina area.

Mrs. LaRue Newby Mrs. L. Carpenter Medina

Grand Jury Indicts Three on Opening Day of District Court

The 112th District grand jury under Judge Jim Langdon at McCamey indicted three men on burglary charges. Charles Cumming of Bryan, arrested last week over the Powell Hall and Cavaness burglaries, pleaded guilty Tuesday and was returned to Ft. Stockton jail to await sentence. The other two indicted men were not yet in custody. Jury foreman C. C. Scott led a panel of twelve with six women and six men. The panel included Mrs. Frank Hubbell and several other local residents.

112Th District Jim C. Langdon McCamey Charles Cumming Bryan Powell, Hall and Cavaness Ft. Stockton Langdon J. O. Wright C. C. Scott Frank Hubbell Belton Tatsch Sam Morgan W. C. Oliver Carlton Massie A. A. Bannowsky Carlton Bierschwale W. A. Henley Dick Weaver Earl Ashley Fordtran Johnston

Luke Murr Rites Held Monday

Funeral services for Luke Williamson Murr 30 who died from injuries in a traffic accident were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Methodist Church with Rev. A C Peterson and Elder G B Sliger officiating. Burial was in Junction cemetery. Survivors include his wife Kathryn Ragsdill of Junction and two children.

Luke Williamson Murr Methodist Church A. C. Peterson G. B. Sliger Church of Christ Sweetwater Junction Cemetery Smith Funeral Home Luke W. Murr Leona Murr Junction Murr Kimble Austin Kathryn Ragsdill Howard Luke End J A. Sikes Luke Murr W. H. Skaggs Skaggs Kerrville Fredrico Calenda Ruiz Little Mexico Edwards Co. Memorial Hospital

Sherman trial resumes as jurors seated in burglary case

In the 112th District Court Judge Jim C. Langdon presided as witnesses for J. B. Sherman’s case on receiving and concealing stolen property were heard. Seven witnesses testified Tuesday while seven women and five men jurors were housed for the night after initial selection and hotel lodging.

J. B. Sherman 112Th District Court Jim C. Langdon McCamey

Barbara Wiedeman joins Delta Delta Delta at Southwestern

Miss Barbara Jean Wiedeman daughter of Dr and Mrs J E Wiedeman was initiated into Delta Delta Delta at Southwestern University recently.

Barbara Jean Wiedeman J. E. Wiedeman Delta Delta Delta Southwestern University

Mrs. Dee Hawkins Visits Hurley Family Weekend

Mrs. Dee Hawkins of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. J Hurley and other relatives.

Tonio Mrs E. J Hurley

Hayden Sales wins pool contract in city bid

Hayden Sales was awarded the bond financed municipal swimming pool contract at a special City Council session, bidding 16,884 dollars in a field of eight bidders. The highest bid exceeded 41,000 dollars. Bath house construction to be considered later. Other bidders included R. B. Thornton Son Brady, Clay P. Carey Co., Brownwood Worrell and Hagood, T. J. Moore Lumber Yard, Wyatt Construction Co., and Clyde Smith of Austin.

Hayden Sales Bath House R. B. Thornton , Son, Brady Clay P. Carey Co Brownwood, Worrell and Hagood T. J. Moore Lumber Yard Wyatt Construction Co Clyde Smith Austin

Cameron yards chiefs inspect district stores

W. J. Thompson, manager of Wm. Cameron and Company, joined ten Cameron district managers in inspecting every yard in the district. Towns visited included Ballinger, Brownwood, San Angelo, Eldorado, Sonora, Menard, Llano, Fredericksburg and San Saba. Inspection of the local ward occurred last Thursday morning.

W. J. Thompson Wm. Cameron and Company Cameron Yards San Angelo Ballinger Brownwood Eldorado Sonora Menard Llano Fredericksburg San Saba

Methodist Revival Set To Run Eight Days At Local Church

Eight days of revival services start Sunday at the Methodist Church with Rev. L Eugene Harris of San Angelo as preacher and Rev. Calvin Peterson of Victoria as song leader. Two services daily at 7:15 AM and 7:30 PM. additional meetings listed in the Eagle ad. Friday includes a men’s breakfast at 6:00 AM. Rev. Calvin Peterson is pastor of St. Mark's Church in Victoria and son of Rev. and Mrs. Peterson of Junction.

Methodist Church L. Eugene Harris San Angelo Calvin Peterson Victoria Youg Peoples The EAGLE A. C. Peterson St. Mark’s Church Peterson Junction

Firemen to Get Free Passes for Moon Glo Drive In

Moon Glo Drive In offers free passes to Junction Volunteer Fire Department members and families to see Spike Jones comedy Fireman Save My Child this Saturday night. Contact Chief LaRue Newby for passes.

Moon Glo Drive Moon Glo Drive-In Junction Volunteer Fire Department Spike Jones LaRue Newby

Family ties mark Taylor wedding trip to El Paso

Mrs. Vashti Taylor and her son Fred of Sisterdale traveled to El Paso for the wedding of her grandson Thomas Taylor on February 20. They departed Friday and returned Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A D Kendrick assisted Mrs. Taylor in feeding sheep during her husband’s absence.

Vashti Taylor Fred Sisterdale el Paso Thomas Taylor A. D. Kindrick

Patterson and Weaver Families Visit San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson and Mrs Gene C Weaver and Jim Frank spent Saturday in San Antonio for a brief outing with family and friends.

Frank Patterson Gene C. Weaver Jim Frank San Antonio

Baptist Plan Year of Evangelism Across Medina Association

Medina River Baptist Association plans a March revival drive with 13 of 18 churches participating. The joint effort aligns with the Southern Baptists Year of Evangelism and links about 2500 Texas churches led by Rev. B. W. Mantooth. Dr. C. Wade Freeman helped plan conferences that have drawn over 12,000 attendees and historically yield tens of thousands of baptisms annually.

Medina River Baptist Association Junction Church Southern Baptist Texas B. W. Mantooth The EAGLE C. Wade Freeman

H E Wright Seeks Mayor's Office in Junction

H E Wright announces candidacy for mayor of Junction city. He pledges efficient management and conservative business policies to achieve a solid, healthy financial condition and asks for public support.

City of Junction

Barr Heads Tech FFA Chapter President Named

James Earl Barr, grandson of Mrs. Vashti Taylor, was elected president of the Texas Tech Collegiate Chapter Future Farmers of America for the spring semester. He and his wife, both Texas Tech graduates now pursuing graduate work, recently visited relatives before moving to Lubbock. Barr served in the U S Veterinary Corps in California, and is a Junction High School graduate.

James Earl Barr Vashti Taylor Texas Tech Future Farmers of America Barr Texas California San Miguel Stockton U. S. Veterinary Corps Junction High School

Mrs Clyde Roberts Visits Ft Worth and Austin

Mrs Clyde Roberts returned Sunday from a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Mike Powell and Bobby in Ft Worth. She spent the weekend in Austin with Mr and Mrs Warren Roberts and Jeff and Vicki en route home.

Clyde Roberts Mike Powell Bobby Ft. Worth Austin Warren Roberts Jeff Vicki

Akers Guests Stay With Farmers In Houston Weekend

Mr and Mrs Dave Akers of Houston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J S Farmer, sharing time at the Farmers home.

Dave Akers Houston J. S. Farmer

First Traffic Fatality Of Year In Kimble County

The first traffic fatality of the year occurred in Kimble County, marking the initial incident in a sequence of three one vehicle accidents within a 17 hour span during the week. The incident highlights ongoing roadway dangers and prompts authorities to review highway safety measures.

Kimble

Girl Scouts Plan Observance for 45th Birthday Week

Girl Scout leaders meet at Mrs. Wilson White to outline a March 6 12 observance with troops displaying in downtown store windows. The meeting covers display themes for each Brownie and Scout level and names churches for attendance drives. Tree Planting Day is Mar 5 and day camp is set for June 6.

Girl Scouts of America Leaders Club Wilson White Junction Hardware Co International Friendship C Maye Hodges Co Brewster’s McKinney’s Methodist Pentacostal Church 10Th St. Church of Christ Presbyterian Church Full Gospel Church Baptist Church

Girl Scouts Present International Friendship Program Series

Junction Girl Scouts announce a run of programs from Rotary Club today to Lions Club luncheon next Tuesday. Brownies and older troops will wear country costumes representing England Egypt West Germany Pakistan Japan and Mexico. Participating girls include Randy Phillips Rose Mary Teer Teresa Martinez Janet Fields Cherry Baugh Jackie Buster Ann Metscalf Adelle McCleary Connie Odom Joanna Lagke Caryl McKinney Nancy Kirk.

Rotary Club Junction Girl Scouts Lions Club American Legion Auxiliary Marshall MaeCleary England Egypt West Germany Pakistan Japan Mexico Randy Phillips Rose Mary Teer Teresa Martinez Janet Fields Cherry Baugh Jackie Buster Ann Metscalf Adelle McCleary Connie Odom Joanna Lagke Caryl McKinney Nancy Kirk

Davis and Mor gan families visit in Pampa

Mr and Mrs Allen Davis and Sandra Morgan and Robert Dodd traveled to Pampa Friday to visit Mr and Mrs Leslie Morgan. Mrs Morgan stayed for a week with Mrs Morgan after being discharged from hospital following surgery and convalescence. Sandra Morgan stays with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Joe Taylor this week and attends school.

Allen Davis Sandra Morgan Robert Dodd Pampa Leslie Morgan Davis Morgan Joe Taylor

Chenaults of San Marcos Spend Weekend with Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Chenault of San Marcos spent the weekend with relatives, enjoying time away from home.

C. B. Chenault San Marcos

Capt and Mrs Cowsert Return From Sierra Blanca Visit

Capt. and Mrs. Gully Cowsert came back Sunday after spending a week at Sierra Blanca with visits and leisure activities noted.

Gully Cowsert Sierra Blanca

Junction Defeats Menard In Dual Track Meet

Junction defeated Menard 52 to 45 in a Friday track dual. Dobbs won the low hurdles in 22.8 and Motley took the 100 yard dash in 10.4 with Mansfield second. Bolt won the mile in 4 58.5 and Dutton led the 880 at 2 09.4 with Brown second and Bannow third. Mansfield won the 220 in 23.4. Dobbs placed third. Junction’s 440 yard relay of Motley, Dobbs, Schulze and Mansfield won in 47.8. McCullough and Schaefer were third and fourth in shot put with Motley third in discus. Smith and Jennings placed second and third in pole vault. Ragsdale second in high jump as Junction’s only placer.

Mmethere Junction Menard Dobbs Motley Mansfield Bolt Dutton Brown Bannowsky Schulze McCulllough Schaefer Smith Jennings Ragsdale

Mrs Kirksley Visits Rosebud Family in Eight Days

Mrs Albert Taylor returned Friday from an eight day visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Tom D Kirksley and their son Tim in Rosebud.

Albert Taylor Tom D. Kirksley Tim Rosebud

Mrs Manning Smith Returns Home From Texas Visit

Mrs Manning Smith and her daughter Sherry are back in College Station after visiting relatives.

Also Mentioned on This Page

A&m Aggie Jordan Douglas Meador Matador Isaack Lubbock Mc Beach David Zacharias James Robert Hawkins Lonie Edward Milling R. C. Bion P. A. Me.Laughlin Lilly Stewart Junctionites Mrs. Stewart Elgin Doc Lilly Ri Scout Program B. D. Carney Johnny Hill Will D. Mills Flem Felps Gene Stapp Charle Marr Karl Nelson Jack Sykes Sherman Ed Barfield Marshall Cook Grover Landers W. E. Hooks W. E. Allen Seaton Prentice Hubert Brewster Lela Wright Hotel Las Lomas Fred Coleman J. R. Peril Joe Dominguez Jack Stapp B. L. Smith, Jr Verlan Skaggs Ford Powell Luke Marr Joe Bailey Coopers London Carl Cooper Richard Champ Bapist Thomas B. Hart Cleburne Baptist Plan H. E. Wright JR. Barr TECH Lupe Maldonado Vense Lalo Arispe Ruiz Joe Bailey Cooper Sikes Girl Scouts John L. Dagen Bethany Joyce Martin Delia Dagen Ollie Martin Bates
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