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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
4
Walter W. Leamons to deliver a Masonic address in Rocksprings after a Junction departure. Alexander Macdonald of Newark suffered a paralytic stroke during bigamy arrest and was carried to the courtroom for trial. Classified ads bring results.
Rae CateRsmet presented her piano pupils in a home recital last Saturday afternoon. Selections from modern composers and classics highlighted the program with a dance number by Mary Lou and Fae Claire Stapp and readings by Rena Ray Taylor. Pupils included Marcia Martin, Rena Ray Taylor, Fae Claire Stapp, Barbara Woods, Carolyn Barthelow, Dix Marie Barnard, Znobia Good, Amy Loree McWright, Ada Lucille Greenwood, Jo Good, Mary Lou Stapp Jr, and Mrs. R. M. Watters and daughter.
Mr and Mrs Allen Bishop hosted a 42 party on a spring evening on their south porch for twenty one guests and nine children. Tables, refreshments, and a lunar eclipse provided a festive backdrop as friends gathered including Mr and Mrs Dick Coleman Mrs Mattie Robertson the Rannowskys Arch Reynolds Coney Alfred Wood Harold Dutton Charles Bishop Thelma Faye Bishop Novene Baylor and Mr Morgan.
Miss Fae Jensen and Mesdames Dunbar Hopkins and Miller hosted Fidelis and TE. L. Sunday school classes Monday afternoon in the church annex. Pink and green decorations, a handkerchief shower for Miss Mable Dunham, bingo and games entertained about twenty five guests with a lace tea table and floral centerpieces.
The La Junta Study Club will entertain with a luncheon at the Fritz Hotel on May 25. Members are asked to telephone Mrs HG Hubert for reservations.
The commencement program listed includes Nina Smith and many others. Elder Walter W. Leamons delivered a sermon titled Problems of Today before a full auditorium.
An annual art exhibit by Mrs. Ed Bode’s pupils opened May 15 in the GI School. Works spanned pencil ink charcoal pastel oils and watercolors. A two year Sanel panel by Mrs. N C Tulloss drew praise, showing summer swans and a forest elk. About 500 pastels plus wood cuts displayed. guests praised the collection.
Miss Verena King granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J A Heyman earned a place in College Who's Who among American college students for her outstanding college record. She completed work at Howard Payne College, studied in Denton, and will return to Brownwood to receive her degree. Selection reflects scholarship, activities, athletics and future potential. she plans to teach and pursue religious work.
Pamons says he has no definite future plan and prefers Kimble County life to ministry elsewhere. He could take ministerial work in another city or start a local business, backed by business college training and years of experience. He expresses gratitude to his congregation and community.
A. Sehraub Co. advertises a deal to buy used washing machines at a good price, promoting Maytag appliances and inviting inquiries from owners looking to upgrade.
The Parent-Teacher Association hosted a farewell in the gym for Mr and Mrs George H Mitchell with about 150 guests in attendance. Senior class members assisted, gowns adorned the receiving line, and music came from the school band directed by Edwin Gamble and a German band. R E Homann led as master of ceremonies as civic and church representatives praised the Mitchells for their service in Junction.
This piece recounts Senior Social Week activities for the class of 38, including commencement services at the school auditorium, a picnic dinner, a gym gathering due to rain, a PTA entertainment by seniors for Mr and Mrs George H Mitchell, a Texan Theatre picture show, a hayride, and upcoming commencement in the school auditorium.
The family expresses gratitude to all who assisted during the illness and death of Mrs. Hodges Sr. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Cavaness for caring for her. Neighbors’ kindness, flowers, and sympathies are deeply appreciated. May God bless everyone who helped.
The obituary notes Mrs. T. M. Hodges of Junction Texas a pioneer who moved to Kimble County in 1881 and ran the Hodges Hotel with her husband retiring in 1922. Survived by children Mary Horton Agnes Jarvis Henry Hodges Lucy Motley and A B Hodges plus 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday with pastor tribute and out-of-town attendees listed. The article also mentions her early church work and lifelong Methodist devotion. In a separate brief, a Texas A and M Extension bulletin estimates a typical cotton farmer's crop allocation with 3 percent to cotton 37 percent to feed crops and 30 percent to hay and soil improvement.
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