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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
4
Mrs R C Callan and Mrs A I Davidson hosted a Bac mig handkerchief shower for Mrs A G Lee at Callan home last Thursday. After gifts were opened a jumble word contest awarded to Mrs Edgar Preston then passed to the honoree. Ice cream and cake served to numerous guests including Mrs Carl Gardner and Miss Reba Callan.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bryan and their children from San Antonio spent the past weekend with Mrs. Frank L. Wilson, sharing time together.
Mrs Frank L Wilson left Saturday for San Antonio to visit Mr and Mrs Bill Bryan and their children. She will then proceed to Dallas for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sears left for Lipan where they will spend part of the summer after being re elected as Segovia school teachers. Friends doubt Wayne can stay away from Kimble county fishing streams while the term ends. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stewart and Mrs. Alfred Broman of Brady visited the Chaison home for the weekend. the gathering ended with the death of Mr. Stewart's uncle, Charlie Shane.
R. D. Jones Jr. from Lubbock arrived yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mc Lendon. He had seen his sister Mrs. J. D. Eoff in Ballinger a few days earlier before coming to Junction.
Mrs. Moris Nethery and Miss Bonnie Oliver hosted a birthday party at the Nethery ranch east of Junction on Tuesday afternoon at four o clock. About thirty children played games then enjoyed ice cream and birthday cake. Favors hidden in the cakes provided merriment.
Mrs J Holt Smith and her family welcome their mother Mrs T O Overby sister Mrs G W Teagle and daughter Miss Ernestine Tham es and brother John Overby all of Santa Anna Texas as guests this week.
Hubbard Wootton of Houston spent the first of the week visiting his sisters Miss Grace Wootton and Miss Marie Wootton.
George Ard travels to Denton to pick up his sister Miss Catherine Ard and Miss Athalie Burt who have studied at Mary Hardin College during the past session.
Letters from Sterling City and other places report strong turnout for the encampment’s close week with good delegations expected.
Mrs Vann Martin and her daughter Mary Gene are visiting in Corpus Christi, staying for a time and sightseeing in the coastal city.
Overby Smith will depart Saturday for Dallas for a new job with Hol. The brief notice notes a change in residence and start date, highlighting a career move to the Texas city.
Dorothy Spiller daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Spiller was elected a member of the National Honor Society. She is a senior at Edison High School San Antonio maintaining high scholastic standing. The NHS recognizes top students from large high schools nationwide.
Mrs Grover Landers hosted the Bear Creek Study Club meeting on a Tuesday in May. Guest speakers from Menard included Mrs Mark Leverett, chair of Junior Clubs in the Sixth District, and Mrs J M Coleman who helped organize the Bear Creek group. A Friday May 31 42 party was approved for eight PM with a per couple charge of twenty five cents. Post-meeting refreshments followed for members and visitors including Mrs Leverett, Mrs Coleman, and local guests.
A contractors club gathering hosted by Mrs Harold Garrett at the Duderstadt residence featured floral decor and multiple prize drawings. Miss Mabel Hutchins won the guest prize, Miss Maxine Wright the club prize, Mrs James Taylor received the cut prize, and Mrs Mitchell McLedon claimed the consolation. About fifty guests attended, with table service and a playful circus-themed gift presentation. Baptist Young People Union then held an evening lawn party with volleyball and a scavenger hunt followed by ice cream and cookies.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church held an afternoon gathering at the Hubert home hosted by Mrs H G Hubert and Mrs Will Oliver. They celebrated the auxiliary birthday with a Japanese program and decorations, featuring a social hour and tea service.
Last week in Junction recorded 3.07 inches of rain with two showers causing some terrace damage. This week brought 1.10 inches Tuesday night and 0.75 inches Monday night, totaling 9.92 inches for the month across ten days. Year to date 15.73 inches, slightly above Kimble county average. Grazing improves as barren ranges turn lush and ranches stock only choice livestock. most are content.
Jefferson Nixon came back today from San Marcos where he had been a student at the Southwest State Teachers College.
The Just So Club met at Mrs S B Kindrick's home on Friday evening May 24. The main event was a game of Fort y two and a delicious salad course was served to a long guest list including Mr and Mrs Terry Jetton Mr and Mrs Marvin Skaggs Mr and Mrs Blake Chenault Mr and Mrs Raymond Schneider Mr and Mrs Bennett Kindrick Mesdames Fra zier Highsmith S B Kindrick Miss Ada Foley Ruth Sandherr Vivienne Livingston Ada Bert Moore and others with hosts Miss Ruth Sandherr and Mrs Bennett Kindrick assisting.
Mrs Roy Spiller celebrated with a park afternoon for her daughters Rilla and Nancy. The event featured colorful sun suits, games along the river bank, and cakes with nine and five candles respectively. Miss Elizabeth Horner and Mrs R E Homann helped entertain the children, with guests including Margaret.
Miss Austin Durst and guests celebrated Mrs. Wilson Gentry on May 22 at Mrs. C W Atchison’s home. Pink blossoms graced the rooms while Will Alvin Linn led the bride’s book and Mary Farmer presided over the punch bowl as Rosabell McDonald helped receive guests.
Ann Hardeman, aged twelve, enjoyed a circus themed birthday party at her parents W. and Mrs. Hardeman residence Friday afternoon. Bob Hardeman wore a clown costume to greet guests while circus stunts and games delighted attendees. The cake featured animal cracker parade figures and miniature flags. guests included Audrey Borden Janet Loeffler Edwina Longren Mary Gene Martin Fay Wiese and Gwendolyn Wright.
Mrs Sayers Farmer hosted the Merry Wives Club at her residence Thursday afternoon. Madeira cocktail napkins served as prizes won by Mesdames C T Holekamp and H W Rieck, with Miss Sarah Black earning a consolation handkerchief. A salad plate followed for several members including Misses Sarah and Laura Black and multiple ladies.
Members of the senior Baptist Young People group attended a party with games refreshments and fellowship creating a warm community gathering.
The Physical Education Majors Club held its annual dance in Austin at the Texas Union Club. During the business session Frank Hubbell of Junction was elected president for the next term.
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