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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
4
Mrs. Charlotte Burt donates a family side saddle from 1851 to the American Legion Museum. A 3-gallon camp pot from 1834, given by A A Bannowsky, is also presented. Burt Fleming post plans extending the hall to house the growing relic collection.
The Mason School Band presented a program at Junction High School Wednesday morning at nine. The musicians wore new uniforms shown at the event. Mr and Mrs C T Holekamp attended a barbecue at Louie Schreiner’s Kerrville home last Sunday for West Texas friends. Major I Margolis of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Chas Henderson and they reported good luck fishing catching several two to four pounders.
Stanly Adams commissioner of Precinct 3 and Hugh Johnson were injured in a dynamite explosion at Yates Crossing recently. Both are reported improving in latest medical updates.
After February and March drought with only .28 and .01 inches in the gauges May begins with rainfall from a quarter inch to about four inches. The Junction gauge records .95 inch. Cloudy skies persist as rain early Thursday nourishes the ground while some areas have enough for crops, the county as a whole needs more moisture.
John Calvin Hargis arrived from the Alpine country and stayed through the weekend, prompting local chatter about his brief visit and activities in town.
G. W. Zucha, care of Wayn Winn, North Uvalde, on Rocksprings road, offers his life of ranching and farming experience for hire. Pp Cleve Stephen returned from San Antonio where he visited Jack who has been ill. Jack improves slowly with Mrs. Stephen at his side. In San Antonio with the Junction School Band, Director Edwin Gamble purchased a Gleckenspeil for the band.
Mrs. Albert Cochran was guest of honor at a Friday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Herbert Simon Mrs. Ernest Dunbar and Mrs. A D Flatt at the Simon ranch home. Amusing games and contests followed with many attendees listed including Mrs Chas Fox Sr and Miss Georgia Allison.
The Efficiency class of the Methodist Church held a regular monthly meeting in the annex on April 26 with hostesses Mrs. George Cavaness Mrs. Roy Gilliam and Mrs. Odie Wright. President Mrs. Chas Cunningham led the business session followed by games contests and piano selections by Miss Joanna Smith. Attendees included Mrs. E. W. Boekhaus Mrs. Roy Blackburn Mrs. E. R. Borden and others.
A birthday celebration for J. O. Cobb gathered relatives and friends at his Mountain Home home. Attendees included F. H. Cobb and sons Leslie and Earl, Brown Cobb and family, Robert Cobb and family, Earl Hyde and baby, O. H. Cobb, Robert Dodd, Tom Reynolds and son Fred, M. C. Hull and family, J. R. Hull and daughters Henrietta and Dorothy, with the honorees present.
Mrs Jim Carpenter and Mrs J C Reynolds hosted a Friday afternoon tea at the Carpenter residence honoring Mrs Mitchell McLendon and Mrs Arthur Dunbar. Bouquets pink roses blue pottery centerpiece pink tapers and a blue candle stand complemented the reception with guests including Miss Mary Willis and many local ladies.
Mrs Lucy Motley of Kerrville was a Junction visitor this week.
Miss Mary McWhirt and Mr Lawrence Reynolds wed in San Saba Monday with Justice H Clyde Smith officiating. The bride, daughter of Pete McWhirt, has lived here years. the groom, son of M A Reynolds of San Saba, works in a nearby cafe business. The couple receive friends' congratulations.
The final session of the study series The Church Takes Root in India will be led by Mrs Ennis B Hill on Tuesday May 9 at 4 00 p m at the Methodist annex All women in the community are urged to attend this last meeting.
Mrs Ruth Simon Bode and her pupils present an art exhibit in the Grammar School auditorium May 10 and 11 from 2 to 4 PM on Wednesday with faculty hours 5 to 6 PM Thursday morning open to grammar and high school pupils. The Bear Creek Study Club art committee assists the Pallet and Brush Club with entertainment. All art enthusiasts invited.
The Merry Wives Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Clay Secrest's home for a bridge gathering with spring themed decor. Mrs. Philip Joseph won the club prize, Mrs. H G Hubert claimed the guest award, and Mrs. Omer Wright earned the high card cut trophy.
Mrs. Joe Felps and others hosted the faculty club and spouses at City Park Tuesday with softball and a picnic supper. President H O Patterson bid farewell to coaches Clayton Hopkins and Gervice Archer who depart for Pecos next year.
West Texas counties join a soil and water utilization contest launched by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. The 21st general convention in Abilene May 15–17 includes a March of Conservation parade May 16 and a regional exhibit. Cash prizes total 1000, split 500 300 and 200, for best soil and water conservation under WTCC rules. The prize donor, West Texas Utilities Company, notes the project as part of regional development. Clifford B. Jones chairs the WTCC committee. Price Campbell of WTU Company endorses the program.
A survey of all public roads in Texas has been completed by the State Highway Department. Julian Montgomery, State Highway Engineer, announced in Austin that the project covers county roads and state highways and that maps are being prepared.
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