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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
7
Students of Schemer High School Journal Club report success from their meetings. Led by sponsor Mrs Margaret Dutton the group notes achievements in parliamentary study scrap book projects social events and weekly meetings.
A school club meeting led by President Harry Witt sees members debating parliamentary motions with humor. Dutton Hubbell and Hensley are noted for addressing chair rules, while the president reflects on lessons in public speaking, history, and progress.
Raymon Schneider writes as a member of the J. H. C. reflecting on his experiences and the impact of the club on personal and communal life. The piece highlights membership’s value and obligations, inviting readers into a personal perspective on organizational belonging.
A Scrap Book segment lists aliases for Mrs. Dutton Harry Raymon Ralph Emma Louise Stella Lorena Ella Exa Marjorie Marie Margaret Lucille Catherine Opal Wynona with roles from vendor to editor and artist. The item reads like character notes or social tags from a past issue.
A historical club poem from a September nineteen twenty nine start reflects members praising their work and unity. It notes meetings discussing past and future events with religious and political topics and various social activities, donations, and ongoing support.
The Junior Historical Club hosted an Apron Party on Monday night May 5 1980. Miss Ella Simon organized invitations tucked in aprons with Jerk Here Carefully verses. Guests enjoyed games readings and refreshments as members praised the event and club president Harry Witt gave a welcome and farewell address.
A school club creates a scrapbook starting as a tailor's book with help from Muriel Warren Stella Bissett and Mrs Dutton. They paint the book blue and gold add current events including Prohibition London Naval Conference Taft and foreign matters with prizes for best entries.
Among those present signed themselves in, the list begins with Guy C. Moses and continues through names such as Mrs. O. R. Oxford, L Pepper, Ross H. Brison, Earl Bowers, Gay Munn, Mrs. Lucy Motley, J F Cabler, Mrs. Anna M. Dechert, Lela McDonald, Marie Dechert, Willie Mae Adams, Wynona Cabler, Veola Wahl, Raymon Schneider, Opal Porter, Ralph Meadors, Russell La Velle, Marjrose Montgomery, Pairalee O Lynn, Stella Bissett, Benita Barnes, Harry Witt, Exa McElrath, Squirt Newby, Lorena Coney, Catherine Randolph, Lucille Motley, Mrs. R. H. Brison, Flora Louise Brison, Emma Hensley, Margaret Dutton, Queen Margaret Hubbell, Queen Tempie Boone and Vernelle Tinsley.
Raymon confirmed bachelor joins lineup alongside Emma the poor student and Louise the water shy. Stella the heavy weight and Lorena the bewitching blonde appear with Lucille the back number. Opal the terrible cook Catherine the hooky player and Margaret facing unpopularity are listed. Marjorie hates men while Ella is a dumbbell and Marie a flirt. Exa shows stage fright Wynona earns a tf o reward and Mrs Dutton is noted as a poor sport. Lois stands as a stout junior.
Introductory note explains this Junior Historical Club issue of the Eagle Screams showcases member writers from the J H C. The piece introduces the club and presents a primer on the publication’s purpose and contributor role.
A Mother's Day poem by Carleton Massie celebrates the mother as a steadfast friend and helper. It portrays a mother who cheers and prays, comforts during sadness, and remains with her boy through troubles. The piece addresses boys in the sixth grade and honors maternal devotion.
Members of the J H C Club ordered two 16x20 inch pictures of General Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson to honor American History study. Each member will donate thirty cents to cover the cost, with the Miller Paint Company supplying the prints in San Angelo. Mr R H Brison will frame them, and President Harry Witt will present the pictures at school’s close.
On Fridays between 10:80 and 11:15 o clock members of the Junior Historical Club race to find a current event. One member asks another for a usable piece, preferring a concise extract and agreeing to share if on the same side. By five minutes before the period ends, most have a current event ready to present.
A local ad urges shoppers to visit the Junction Market for choice meats at the lowest prices. The brief note emphasizes value and bargains for daily needs.
Marjorie Montgomery reports a parade of visitors to the J H C club. President welcomed each guest and Mrs Crabb gave an engaging Taft talk. NGL C members and seniors attended with many named individuals noted among the visitors.
The tenth grade history class formed the Junior Historical Club on October 11 1929 and planned weekly meetings. Harry Witt was elected president and Lucille Motley vice president. Ella Simon served as reporter before resigning. Lorena Coney became secretary treasurer and reporter. Mrs Dutton sponsored the club with Mrs Walter Tinsley acting as sponsor during illness. Colors chosen blue and gold. chrysanthemum as club flower. Motto Onward and Upward. Members to discuss current events from The Literary Digest each Friday.
The Junction scrapbook club elected new officers after mid term. President Harry Witt offered his resignation but it was not accepted, while Miss Lucille Motley and Miss Lorena Coney resigned and were replaced by Ralph Meador as vice president and Devers McElrath as secretary treasurer and reporter. McElrath later moved away and Eea McElrath was elected secretary treasurer and reporter. The club mourns the loss of Devers McElrath and Muriel Warren who also moved away.
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