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Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1956

Page

3

Powell Family Visit Spotted In Uvalde Home

Mr and Mrs Leon Powell and grandson Jay visited in the home of Mrs Kate Powell in Uvalde on Sunday. The R E Homanns and Jim Cherry worked barley fields in the South area this week. Bill Mansfield, a Uvalde business man, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Omer Mansfield on the ranch.

Leon Powell Jay Kate Powell R. E. Homanns Jim Cherry Bill Mansfield Uvalde Busi- SS Mrs Omer Mansfield Nch

Mrs. Vashti Taylor Visits Family in Sister Dale

Mrs. Vashti Taylor spent the weekend with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor at Sister dale.

Vashti Taylor Mrs Fred Taylor Sisterdale

Mrs Leslie Taylor Visits In Rock Springs and Relatives

Mrs Leslie Taylor of Rock Springs visited her husband Mr Taylor's sister Mrs Albert Taylor and other relatives here Wednesday and Thursday last week.

Leslie Taylor

Linnda Hubbell Visits Home From University of Texas

Linnda Hubbell is back home for the weekend after attending classes at the University of Texas. She plans to spend time with family and catch up on local events during her stay.

Linnda Hubbell University of Texas

Radio schedule entries for gospel programs on KGKL and XEG

The listing shows Sunday gospel broadcasts with Herald of Truth on KGKL 960 at 1 pm and Gospel Hour on XEG 1050 at 9 30 pm. It reflects a local radio station guide noting air times and stations.

Herald of Truth KGKL Gospel Hour

In Those Days From the Eagle March 4 1926 Junction Growth

In Those Days from the Eagle notes Junction has nearly doubled its permanent buildings in two years. Mentions include Hubert Farr driving the Union bus for Burt Braley, Capt. Charles Schreiner’s 88th birthday on February 22, and birthday parties for Little Billie Riley and Joy Dunbar. County Judge A U Farmer visits east county schools. Postmaster Earl Tracy spends days in Temple with his father. Rev. O C Reid and son Clayton visit Mrs. Weaver Baker. Hoy Smith dies after pneumonia. An Interscholastic Meet is set for March 12-14 with a list of local supervisors.

Hubert Farr Union Burt Braley Capt Charles Schreiner Little Billie Felugene Riley A. U. Farmer Earl Tracy Temple O. C. Reid Clayton John Reid Brownwood Weaver Baker Hoy Smith Little Joy Dunbar Hotel Las Lomas Juanita Puckett O. B. Faubion Helline Patterson Austin Durst Wayne A. Sears Frank Wootan Earl Bowers Josephine Stockard Guy Munn

Election plan and school developments in Junction

Supt. Guy C. Moses named census enumerator for school function. City Secretary John S. Munn posted notices for the mayor and five aldermen election on April. An $80,000 high school is planned for fall. George Robert Pepper wins at livestock show. Neal Lambert places second in 4-H. Calves auctioned, average 8.26. Local residents and new Junction resident Hagood noted.

the Eagle Guy C. Moses John S. Munn George Robert Pepper Neal Lambert Walter Buck Earl Tracy Max Riley Frank Cowsert Fred Mudge Aviation Junction Marguerite King Lucille Williamson Marie Sheppard Helen Merwin Ella Simon W. E. Hagood Mason Hagood France State Highway Department

Proposed South Llano bridge near reality in 1936

Eagle reports highway engineers estimate the new South Llano bridge would cost about $300,000 and span 1424 feet, roughly 400 feet longer than the current structure. The roadway would sit 46 feet 3 inches above the stream, be 24 feet wide with a 4.5 foot sidewalk on the upstream side, and approaches would extend nearly a mile.

the Eagle Mar South Llano

Rainy February boosts area totals in 1941 report

February rainfall exceeded the 11 year average by 1.80 inches, with a 1.52 inch surplus noted. Visitors from Manhattan, New York arrived to see Mr. and Mrs. Joe L Cunningham. Red Cross sewing room staff named as materials head for reopening. Local FFA and show participants travel to events. Area II representation noted. Grocery ads highlight sugar, potatoes, oleo, salt, lettuce pricing.

The Eagle Jordan Cunningham Jo Ann Barbara Lee Manhattan L. L New York Joe L Cunningham Carl Nelms Red Cross Sewing Room W. E. Allen Grover Landers R. O. Smith W. H. Baker E. R. Borden Clarence Grobe John Martin Chester Stapp C. E. Sisler H. C. Denman Clay Maddux Kennon Stapp Horace Bolt Maddux R. V. Ball Kennon Schreiner Institute Horace Boalt FFA R. V

Playground Ball District Play To Be Held Here

Supt John A Long will direct 1956 Interscholastic League District 128 B events to be staged in Junction with finals in tennis led by Rimes. East and west half playoffs set in Ozona and Menard before April 7. One act plays in Sonora on Mar 23, with further events in Eldorado and Sonora through April 14.

John A. Long Junction Sherman Rimes Rimes John Ball Gussie Watson Menard Bovs Ozona Dayton Walston Supt. L. B. T Sikes Sonora James Robbins Eldorado W. A. Allgood Geneva Knox Supt C. R. Brace T. E. Holcomb Alice Grandstaff

Baptist WMU Holds Mission Program for Annie Armstrong Week

Twenty nine Baptist Women’s Missionary Union members met at Mrs Edgar McLendon’s Tuesday to observe Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer. Mrs C W McCarroll led both morning and afternoon programs with most members participating. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon.

Annie Armstrong Baptist WMU Edgar McLendon C. W. McCarroll

Buster Family Visits San Antonio for Birthday Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W B Buster spent Sunday in San Antonio with their daughter in law Sylvia Buster and granddaughter Jacquie who was observing a birthday anniversary.

W. B. Buster San Antonio Sylvia Buster Jacquie

Mrs Jack Turner Returns to the Ranch from California

Mrs Jack Turner returns to the ranch after several months in California with her brother Marlin Hoggett.

Jack Turner California Marlin Hoggett

Mr and Mrs Alfred Smart Return From Dallas Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred Smart came back Sunday evening after a visit with Mr and Mrs Royce Smart and their son in Dallas.

Mrs. Alfred Smart Mrs. Royce Smart and Son Dallas

Mrs Sanders and children visit Ball parents return home

Mrs H G Sanders and children of Iraan returned home Monday after a visit with Mrs Sanders' parents, Mr and Mrs John Ball.

H. G. Sanders Iraan

Lola Leamons Begins Health Department Work in Austin

Lola Leamons started her service in the Department of Health in Austin on Monday. She traveled to Austin Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Bill Cuningham who was home from the University for the weekend.

Lola Leamons Department of Health Austin Bill Cuningham

Miss Virginia Craven Visits Home From UT Weekend

Miss Virginia Craven returned home from the University of Texas for the weekend. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Craven accompanied her on the trip and took her back to Austin Sunday.

Virginia Craven University of Texas Mrs Lee Craven Austin

Tarleton Student Rob Roy Spiller Spends Weekend at Home

Tarleton student Rob Roy Spiller spent the weekend at his home, returning from campus activities and relaxing with family.

Rob Roy Spiller Tarleton

Wilder Family Trip to Visit Sammy in Austin

Mrs Ola Wilder and son Bob by Taylor, Shirley O Spain of London, and Mrs C J Bowers traveled to Austin Sunday to visit Wilder's son Sammy.

Ola Wilder Bobby Taylor Shirley O’ Spain London C. J. Bowers Austin

Plain Dealing visitors meet newborn grandson in Louisiana

Ben Winham and his daughter Mrs. William Anderson of Plain Dealing Louisiana arrived Sunday for a visit with his new grandson Eugene L Strickland Jr and Rev and Mrs Strickland.

Ter William Anderson Plain Dealing Eugene L. Strickland, Jr Strickland

Visitors list for Kerrville patient Eugene Strickland Jr

Among those visiting Mrs. Eugene Strickland and son Eugene Lee Jr in Kerrville hospital were Mr and Mrs Cecil Craven, Mr and Mrs Aubrey Hill, Pancho Burt and Mrs W E Allen, Laray Stapp, Tom Hardeman, Carlton Bierschwale, Lee Craven and Francis Burt.

Eugene Strickland Eugene Lee, Jr Kerrville Hospital Cecil Craven Aubrey Hill Pancho Burt Mmes W. E. Allen Laray Stapp Tom Hardeman Carlton Bierschwale Lee Craven Francis Burt

Mrs Banowsky Ill at Home Last Week

Mrs. W. A. Banowsky was reported ill in her home last week, with no further details provided on condition or care. The brief item notes a health issue affecting a local resident but lacks additional context or follow-up information.

W. A. Banowsky

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Church of Christ St. Dupuy Memorial Bldg Iw. W. Leamons KMBL Butane Tappan Gas Ranges Lennox Central Borden Company E. Main the Hodges Funeral Home Texas Ion Studebaker Texas Highway Department Motor Vehicle Division Austin, Texas Baptist Women Ben Winham His Daugh Cuero Laboratories Cuero Guss Ross Texaco Station West Texas Utilities Company
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