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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
5
Wood saw with 28 model Chevrolet motor in fair condition for sale by Jim R. Hodges. Mr and Mrs Doc Wood of Mt Home visited relatives. Large frame house for sale 5 rooms bath built in cabinets nice lot garage shed located 14 blocks north of the plant price 4000 See Ramsey Randolph.
Robert Bissett of San Angelo spent the weekend with his mother Mrs A E Bissett. Whitaker handles concrete mixer rental at Junction Hardware Co and a listing appears among local ads.
Mr and Mrs Bennett Kindrick and sons Freddie and Roy of Gatesville were weekend guests of relatives here. The notice highlights new gas ranges by Tappan and Western Holly from the Borden Company.
Moon Drug Store mentions Ingersoll pocket watches wrist watches and alarm clocks. Miss Maurine Highsmith left Friday for San Antonio where she is employed. She spent 10 days here with her mother Mrs Annie Highsmith while recuperating from a tonsillectomy.
J E B Crenshaw spent Thursday of last week in San Antonio attending to business for The Hodges Funeral Home. For covered buttons and button holes see Mrs. E L Landtroop near Five Point Grocery & Service Station.
Callan Graham visited Austin Sunday and Monday on business. Mrs. James Hamilton of Beggs Oklahoma stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Martin. Several locals traveled to San Antonio and San Angelo for visits and medical care. New appliances and household goods offered by Fredericksburg Machine Shop and Powell Motor Parts. Theresa Dee Eager discharged after surgery on March 7.
Three advisory service posts offer up to 500 dollars monthly for the summer. Requirements include ages 28 to 50, white, three years teaching experience, good record. Miss Margie Patterson requests applications with age, experience and phone. conference arranged. Also notes a Dallas visit of Mrs. Larry Colvin family to see Mr. and Mrs. King Fisher and relatives including Sue Beth Lewis.
Pioneer Furniture Co offers a 180 coil innerspring mattress with Flexolator unit and platform top for 45 dollars and fifty cents. Fredericksburg Texas guaranteed construction.
Graverly Tractors offer 5 HP two speed forward reverse with 17 attachments for lawn garden or field. Includes address 1212 Main Ave San Antonio Texas and listings Wardleys Cotys Toilet Articles Toni Cold Wave Kits. Also FOR SALE pork lard MRS M A COWSERT Box d52 Junction l-Ip Elgin Waltham Bulova watches at WILLIAMSON DRUG and DECCA records at MURR ELECTRIC CO. Notables: women attending Rotary session in Austin Mmes Holekamp McCarroll Terrell Murphy Borden. Mr and Mrs Holekamp visited son Teddy at A and M College. Mrs Neal Schreiner of Waco visited her Baylor senior parents. FOR SALE residential lots west part of town see H F or L L HALL. D1-le.
IXPERT RADIO REPAIR SER FOR SALE CHEAP describing a 9 cu ft kerosene Electrolux unit that can be converted to gas. Listed under Mrs. W. E. Allen with contact at 49-3p.
Diamond T long wheelbase truck from 1940 offered by Loeffler Motor Co. in good condition features a double deck bed setup and is available for purchase.
For sale a 1938 Ford coupe in good condition with a new motor installed in 1944 asking 500 dollars. Also a note about chicken buying and selling, lighting stock, congratulations to local residents, and hospital visit for David Cardwell with his father. Other local residents' visits and greetings from La Mesa to San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Yates of Abilene reside at Kimble Courts while Mr Yates works on a bridge construction contract along Highway 29.
Advertisement lists a position sought by Mrs W D Stewart with contact details in London and notes several local business and personal items. Includes notices about upholstery work, a used appliance sale, and travel requests plus multiple local social updates.
Production figures show mo hair output in Texas about 17.41 million pounds for 1947, roughly 3 percent under last year’s 17.88 million. The decline mirrors fewer animals, marking the smallest clip since 1939.
Carolyn Barthelow of Junction was among Southwest Texas State College students named to the honor roll for the fall semester. About 278 students were on the scholastic list, with roughly 164 enrolled students earning a B average or better.
Mr and Mrs Jordan Cunningham with daughters Jo Ann and Barbara Jee and Mr and Mrs Joe L Cunningham spent the weekend in San Antonio.
Ann Banndwsky a sophomore at ACC is among 12 girls initiated Monday evening into the W club women’s honor organization. Members are selected from Christian girls who have attended at least three semesters and are chosen for scholarship leadership and character.
Mrs Tassie Fish comes back Monday from a week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ivy Stewart on Bear Creek while recovering from a flu. The Stewarts stayed five days with her during her illness.
Blacksmithing, building and welding work carried out at The Trading Post. Workers apply metalwork, repairs and fabrication. The activity highlights traditional trades supporting local commerce and craft interests.
The piece argues the American standard of living is superior and highlights price comparisons from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It claims Russians face long costs for basic items, while Americans enjoy higher living standards and freedom to start businesses. The author contrasts capitalism with communism as a source of individual enterprise.
Leon Powell leads Powell Motor Parts as it celebrates its opening anniversary this week. The firm has operated from its present location since 1930 after moving from Eighth and Main. Wrecker service remains available though garage service ended in 1941 to focus on parts and service staff. Mitton Powell, returning from military service, now works with his father.
Only one marriage license has been issued by County Clerk Kennon Stapp this month. James Edgar Smith and Bessie Beulah Orson obtained the license.
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