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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
1
Rotarians aim to sell advance tickets to fund debt for the Girl Scout House. Tickets sold reported by Marvin Blackburn 25, Capt. Bill Mantoooth 57, and Capt. Rankin Rothmann. City notes include Ozona, Sonora, and local business updates with rates and a 1955 car display.
Kimble County Girl Scouts appeal for the return of about 150 program books scattered over six or seven years. Mrs. Frank Hubbell announces that any books connected to the Girl Scout program should be brought to the Scout House. Out of date home handbooks issued last spring will be discarded or shipped overseas for use in Girl Scout work.
The Eagles outscored the Lions 28 to 12 at Ozona in a physical game marked by several called back plays. Key moments included Jimmie Randle breaking long for a first half score and Hoot Long, Roy Dean McCullough, and several blocked kicks shaping the late drama as Junction pulled away for the district win.
Mr and Mrs John Munn returned Monday from a visit with Mr and Mrs Max Munn and children in Lampasas.
Kimble County held the deed to the right of way for a section of U S 290 across the J A Parker ranch at Roosevelt after six years of negotiations. Parker was paid 2750 for the deed and his son C A Parker received a 1500 fence building contract to cover all costs. The court also approved right of way for 11 8 miles on FM 388 completing paving from London to Harper.
The Taylor Waltons will observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home in London on November 21. An open house will be held from 2 to 6 pm. The public is invited and friends and neighbors are welcome to attend.
Mr and Mrs John C Egger of Enid Oklahoma welcome son Jay Courtney born Oct 28 in Tulsa hospital where mother Joan McLendon served as a nurse before marriage The baby weighs nine pounds two ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W McLendon Huntsville Ark and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Edgar McLendon Junction Father serves in the US Air Force.
Pete Laake and Cummins hold four large red snapper from the Gulf of Mexico. L. J. Laake and crew hauled roughly 400 pounds of snapper to Junction after catching them off Mexico. The fish, iced and dressed, will be served at 6 to 7 p.m. for $1.00 per plate.
Barricades went up Monday as a new detour along the Llanos junction opened to traffic during FM 2169 work. Dan Pennington of Grapeland holds the contract for the project costing about 75 000 dollars, with C. T. Heatherly supervising the highway department effort in Little Mexico.
Walter Tinsley told Rotary members that the Chamber of Commerce has sent over 12 000 letters this year. Achievements include moving the moccasin plant to Junction sponsoring the street parade for the race meet assisting with TS&GRA directors and auxiliary quarterly meeting maintenance of a rental and lease listing service and day hunters information. The group is compiling data for day hunters and sponsoring Trades Day while seeking new manufacturing plant opportunities.
City Council heard A E Stein of A E Stein Co and Roger L Erickson with Gayle Whithire on pool engineering and costs. They cited 6 to 7 dollars per square foot for construction plus local variation and showed photos of past pools. Bonds advertised for sale November 22 with contracts possible by mid next month. Mayor Hendry noted only other business was continuing the summer water rate due to drought. Alderman Baugh was absent.
The Cactus Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Fordtran Johnston on Wednesday. Mrs. Joe Beck and Mrs. Terrry Jetton will host. Business starts at 3 p.m. A quiz program led by Mrs. Jordan Cunningham will follow.
Rob Roy Spiller returned home from Texas A&M for a weekend visit, staying with family and catching up with friends.
Junction City extends summer water rates beyond Nov 15 for a second straight year due to drought. Normal weather would end Sept 15. summer rate covers 25 000 gallons for 4 dollars with 10 cents per extra 1000 gallons. Winter rate minimum remains 3 000 gallons for 3 dollars. Residents must notify city office within a month to stay on summer rate.
Eagles and Jackets, each 3 1 in district, meet for second place in Friday night action. So far both lost to Sonora Menard 31 7 and Junction 25 0. Key players include Robert Hooten Frank Wallace Pete Perry Terry Wooten and Mohler leaders on both lines with injuries limiting Dutton.
Junction's B team defeated Eden's B team 20-7 at the fairgrounds. Moose Brown opened with a 30 yard run to Eden's one, Kenneth Schulze scored twice, and Joe Espinosa added a fourth touchdown. The extra point attempts were mixed with one negated by a penalty and others successful by Smith in later periods. Eden scored in the fourth quarter on a pass for the conversion.
Mr and Mrs Bob Waites of San Angelo spent the weekend here visiting relatives.
Kimble County eyes a six week deer and turkey hunting season starting Tuesday with shops, cabins, and lodging gearing up for an expected rush. Chamber official Walter Tinsley notes 75 000 acres remain open for leases and predicts strong hunting activity despite scarce turkeys this year. Deer are plentiful and in good shape due to rainfall and feeding.
General election returns canvassed by the Commissioners Court show 552 voters in 10 precincts. Albert W. Searcy and Ola Wilder each topped the county slate with 528 votes for county attorney and treasurer. Thelma Schrier led for district and county clerk with 527, J. O. Wright 523 for sheriff and assessor, and Walter W. Leamons 521 for judge.
Ballots are mailed to Hill Country Fair Association members to elect 17 directors for the coming year. Fordtran Johnston secretary said 77 men and 7 women appear as candidates and ballots must be returned within 10 days of receipt.
Mrs Albert Bierschwabe of Alpine visited relatives here the first of the week while her husband, Still Ross, head of the Animal Husbandry Department, was in Austin on business.
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