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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1951
Page
1
A two hour Easter Story pageant at Lover's Leap attracted about 2,500 attendees starting 3 30 a m Sunday. Organized by the Men's Bible Class under Rev James B Jordan it featured 34 main roles and 23 acts depicting Jesus life during the crucifixion week with visitors from Hill Country Texas and out of state.
Kimble residents can still order bait for the rat control program sponsored by the County Agent's office the Chamber of Commerce and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Baits priced at 25 cents per pound will be delivered in about two weeks with distribution centers listed in last week's Eagle.
Sir and Mrs T P Montgomery of Christoval attended the early Easter services and visited Mr and Mrs J M Livingston. Mr and Mrs Eugene Corder and children Fount and Elizabeth of Sabinal joined the Easter service at Lovers Leap Sunday.
C R Moon traveled to Dallas at the start of the week accompanied by Mrs G W Riley. He had been away for an extended period during the Easter holidays with Raysh and Annie.
Judge E C Grindstaff of Ballinger spoke at the Junction Fire Department annual banquet attended by 66 firemen and wives in Junction School Cafeteria Tuesday evening. Jimmie Simmons presided and introduced guests while FHA members served the meal under Miss Marguerite Stube.
Jimmy Bannowsky purchased a registered Rambouillet yearling ram from Fred Rose of Del Rio 4-H. The ram, first in the ram lamb class at the Boys' Breeding Show in San Angelo, will join Jimmy's Sears Foundation Sheep program. Alfred Bannowsky and County Agent J W Jennings accompanied him.
Mr and Mrs LaRue Newby spent the weekend with Mrs H L Carpenter near Medina.
I S Foley came back Tuesday from Kerrville where he had been admitted Saturday to Sid Peterson hospital for treatment of a heart ailment.
Mrs. A. W. Browning and Dickye Wood visited Stephenville on Tuesday. They were joined by Miss Margaret Helen Browning who returned to John Tarleton College after Easter at home. Miss Wood planned to reserve a place for the fall term at the college.
Maurice Harvill of Nederland Texas will lead the singing during a revival at First Baptist Church from April 15 to 22 He will direct a Booster Choir and a youth fellowship and enjoy working with young people All are invited to attend the services
The 14th annual Wool and Mohair Show in Sonora is set for June 20-21 2021. 1-H Club FFA members and adult producers compete with Reed Barwood J. M. Vanderstucken Edwin Sawyer and Bryan Hunt as the show committee.
The London Church of Christ invites the public to a basket luncheon in Community Hall Sunday at noon. Regular services include Bible Study at 10 a.m. and preaching with communion at 11 a.m. Congregational singing is at 2:30 p.m. Minister Walter Leamons will preach at 11 then conduct services at Segovia at 3 p.m. and Cleo at 7:30 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church women gathered Tuesday with hostesses Mmes. Roy Spiller E C Lewis and Preston Wright. Mrs Aubrey Hill presided at the business meeting and Mrs Harry Hubert led the program. Seventeen members attended and new officers including Mrs Houston Collins were installed.
Rain ends drought after six months as Easter showers bring relief to livestock feeders. Official weather observer Cleve Stephen records 1.13 inches with heavier amounts in the south and southwest. Residents recall the old saying Rain on Easter rain for seven Sundays and remain hopeful.
Voters head to the courthouse on April 3 from 8 a m to 6 p m to choose a mayor and three aldermen. Incumbent W P Hendrix faces John M Hawkins for mayor. Chester Simon and W B Norton run unopposed for two year alderman terms, Jimmie Simmons seeks the one year vacancy. Election judges A W Loeffler and clerks Karl Ashley and Leroy Taylor will oversee.
Joe Perry elected president of the Jaycees at the last meeting with R. D. Borden as vice president Kennon Stapp as State Director and James Dagen as secretary. Six directors Elmo Stapp J. W. Metz A. D. Stapp Gene Stapp Cliff Teer and Frank Dagen named to board. Officers take office May 1 with Ted Mann retiring president and holdover director.
The Methodist Church Young Adults class will host a benefit barbecued chicken supper on the church lawn April 9 at 7 p m. An entertainment program is planned. R D Borden is class president. Supper plates cost $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
Pontiac Motor Division named Clark & Green Pontiac Company of Junction to its Better Dealer Hall of Fame for outstanding dealer accomplishments. Grady Clark, partner and manager, heads the firm which has represented Pontiac for one year and received a Pontiac painting of Chief Pontiac as a souvenir.
Billy Hughes 15 of Junction gains fame as a jockey after a bold Oklahoma quarter horse match race. A plane flew him and his father after an offer of 1500 dollars for a win, which Billy delivered, as a Mexican? Indian owner funded the trip and prize.
Edd Cummins announces the Red Cross Fund Drive closed with a total of 1508.77, surpassing the Kimble quota of 1020. The local chapter received extra funds and will accept additional contributions as needed.
The Baptist WMU will begin collecting eggs next week for Buckner's Orphan Home. Contributions may be left at the homes of Mrs. D. F. Dave and Mrs. D. L. Williams. Mrs. Davee is in charge of the collections.
A meeting of the Girl Scout Executive Council is set for this Thursday evening March 29 in the Methodist annex beginning at 7 30 o clock. All council members are urged to attend.
Norman Farmer son of Mr and Mrs Norman K Farmer of Junction played Archie Beaton in a three night run of Brigadoon presented March 15 16 17 by the Principia Upper School combined dramatic and musical clubs in St Louis.
Mr and Mrs James Gillespie and Glynda of Brenham were Easter guests of Mrs Gillespie's parents Mr and Mrs U D Kindrick.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Bannow sky joined Mr and Mrs Don Reed along with Virginia Bannowsky and Chester Bannowsky as San Angelo visitors last Thursday.
Graveside services for Jimmy Leon McDonald two weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey McDonald were held Monday at 3 p m in Junction Cemetery with Walter W ister officiating. The Hodges Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Robert Young and daughters Colleen and Celia of Harlingen spent Easter weekend with Mrs Youngs mother Mrs Alex Hamer and Mr Hamer in the same city.
Pfc Fane Lee Burt becomes sports writer for Wing Spread the Randolph AFB official weekly. Assigned to Headquarters Squadron 3510 AP Group he works in the Information and Education office.
The Sixth District TFWC annual convention begins here next Thursday with the theme Building Citadels of Freedom. Mrs. Jeff D. Jackson outlines Higher Ground for her address. Mrs. J. Howard Hodge to speak April 6 along with guests including Coke Stevenson and Ruthie Gripon.
The Make It Yourself With Wool and Mohair style show will occur in Kerrville on October 5 during the Wool and Mohair festival. Plans were defined at a Women’s Auxiliary meeting of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association at Lost Valley Ranch near Bandera. Mrs. Ross Snodgrass, president of the Hill Country Chapter, invited Kerrville to host.
Tests of dairy cattle for Bangs disease and TB were postponed at the start of the week because of rainy weather. Dates for later testing will be arranged, and cattle owners will be notified once a new itinerary is completed, said County Agent J. W. Jennings.
Mayor W. P. Hendrix will deliver a 15 minute address on KMBL Monday at 7 15 pm reviewing city accomplishments over the past two years. He invites residents to listen to the broadcast.
Vernon Jones a VA teacher will take two FFA Chapter judging teams to district contests. The livestock team visits Llano next Saturday and the dairy team competes in Comfort on Thursday April 5. Team members include Ben Urban Tommy Heffernan Jimmy Ray Hodges Gene Simon Kenneth Stapp and Eddie Joe Adams.
A director's meeting of the Kimble Wildlife Federation is set for Friday evening March 30 at the Martinez Cafe. Secretary Pete Jacoby notes memberships have reached 100 with more expected. the temporary group led by James P. Rieck as president was formed March 8.
Mr and Mrs Edd Cummins spent the weekend in Odessa visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Edward G Cummins.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bundy and their children Blair and Belinda visited Mrs Lester Hodges over the weekend yielding a small family gathering note with names and relation clear in the readable fragment.
The Girl Scouts of Troop B& met Wednesday March 21 in the band hall to review patrol leadership. The troop also gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Longsine's home.
Sergeant First Class Jesus Torres in Korea as an infantryman with the 8th Cavalry Regiment is awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He is the son of Mrs. Gertrudio Santos Torres of Junction.
Pfc Juan D Santos son of Mr and Mrs Ruiz Santos of Junction receives promotion to corporal for proficiency and exemplary conduct. He went to Berlin in November 1948 and serves with L Company 3rd Battalion 6th Infantry Regiment.
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