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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
5
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bissett were Mr. and Mrs. Lanan Bissett of Austin, Mrs. Lanan Bissett's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pool and son Robbie of Midland and another Midland couple, a Mr. and Mrs. Baird.
Joe Rose Phillips and two others from Uvalde vacationed at the Northcutt ranch over the weekend. The ad promotes 12 tf e Barbecue to take home and lists Sunbeam Mix Masters Shave Master razors and Toast Masters at Moon Drug Store.
Mrs J H Northcutt returned Saturday from a visit with Mr and Mrs Jack Raborn and Harriet in San Antonio.
Mrs Durwood Crain of Loving New Mexico left Monday for Abilene after visiting her ACC roommate Miss Ann Bannowsky. Crain attends the wedding of Miss Carolyn Harris in Abilene this Wednesday after arriving Friday and also visited a spring visitor Miss Mary Frances Scott who will be remembered locally.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Craig and their four sons of Roswell New Mexico recently visited the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Schoolcraft. The trip showcased a casual barbecue and family hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. R. FE. Price and their son Jimmy arrived Sunday from Reform Alabama for an extended visit with Mrs. Price’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Warren.
Schreiner Institute lists 70 students on the honor roll and honorable mention for the first six weeks. Donald K. Moore and G. W. Walker named to honorable mention. Walker also appointed captain of Company A in the cadet corps for 1949 1950.
An old newspaper fragment markets Powell Motor Parts with radios from RCA Stromberg Carlson Crosley Westinghouse and Murr Electric. The notice references Hodges Funeral Home and features the line The Tribute That Endures. The ad appears like a classified or promotional snippet from a bygone era.
Advertises rebuilt inner spring mattresses by Western Mattress Co San Angelo Texas. Mentions Mr and Mrs Louie Ray and family visiting from Kermit, Moon Drug Store stock, sale of modern five room house via R D Borden, auto repair from Hamer Motor Co, concrete mixer for rent via A W Whitaker at C A Schraub Co, new silver patterns, visitors from Texas City, and a hunter who brought an 8 point buck from Carpenter ranch Edwards County.
Dan Laughter who formerly owned the Frank Hodges ranch on Johnson Fork and three Abilene men hunted on the C. C. Phillips ranch under lease. They departed Monday and each man carried home a Thanksgiving gobbler.
The ad notes belts made to order at Brewster's Boot Shop with prompt filling of orders. A Sunday report mentions Bill Bivins and Shelby Jordan bringing down a gobbler. Also listed are construction workers sought for the 6 Mile Bridge project and details of Ozona homecoming attendees Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Neal and sons Bobby and Kenny, with Mrs. Neal linked to Ozona High School's largest graduating class in 1937 and her aunt to the 1891 class, riding float No. 47.
EDD CUMMINS is highlighted in insurance context as a prompt. A group including A D Kindrick Vashti Taylor T B Phillips and Walker Ragsdale spent Monday in San Antonio for a meeting related to Mines.
Ronson cigarette lighter stock update notes a visit by Merton Skaggs from A M to Moon Drug in Merton through Marvin Skaggs and Mar Vel Ann from Thursday to Sunday.
Jim Carpenter and son Jimmy bagged eight point bucks on their Edwards County ranch the first day of the season. Jimmy’s buck weighed roughly 40 pounds more than his father’s. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Webber of Nixon visited Mr. and Mrs. Barney Ragland. Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Ragland are sisters.
The article honors Daniel Boone as a foremost early American pioneer who ventured into Kentucky in 1769 and helped settle Boonsboro in 1773. A frontier woodsman and explorer, Boone led in frontier defense, later served as a U S commandant in Upper Louisiana, and died in Missouri at 85. His legacy lives on in many places named for him.
A clipped note promotes Hodges Ambulance for safe speedy service. An ad from Phillips Feed and Supply Store urges booking 20 percent of range cubes for a better crop next year. Mrs Walter Latham of Eden visits her ailing mother Mrs L M Taylor who is seriously ill.
A small ad notes Gomez Boot Shop offers boots made to order and work shoes. The listing mentions a stack of packing paper and nylon brushes, and a Moon Drug reference appears in the text.
An advertisement seeks a reliable stockman for permanent work aligned with the Department of Agriculture program. Must have a car and be over 28, with territory acquaintance required. Write to R. H. Carey, Inc., 908-10 Liberty Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Also notes weekend visits and local notices about sales and health.
SPORTSMEN LT now have a convenient receiving station for Kimble county customers. Bring game heads to Quality Grocery in Harper Texas. For a free price list write directly to Hugo C Baumann Taxidermist Fredericksburg Texas 33-e.
Mrs. Barney Ragland traveled to San Angelo on Saturday to visit her niece Miss Martha Stanley who is attending college in El Paso this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Si Foley of Aspermont were in town for the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. S. Foley.
Local ad lists Decca phonograph records available at Murr Electric Co along with items for sale including a wood cook stove and two coal oil circulating heaters. Additional notices mention Mrs. Frank L. Wilson traveling to San Antonio for treatment and various hunting weekend anecdotes from Kerrville to Lufkin.
Dr and Mrs O C Reid visited the C E Reids last week. William Wilson returned home Monday after being dismissed from Shannon Hospital.
FOR SALE five room houses with two bedrooms, garage, two lots, like new in ideal location. Phone 251 or 30. 33-tie. FOR SALE two thousand bundles of Hegari fall crop. Fine stems and good heads. Five cents per bundle. See Troy Fleming, 33-3pd. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Holland home from San Angelo for medical attention last week. FOR SALE four windows in frames and window screens to fit. Phone 36. 33-1c. WANTED housekeeping work ironing or babysitting. Phone 113. 33-1pd. Clifford Hamer permitted a thirty minute outing Tuesday, first in three weeks due to illness.
Miss Emily Boekhaus of San Antonio vacationed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. FE W Boekhaus, over Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Cunningham were in San Antonio on Friday for personal engagements.
Among those who bagged bucks in the 8 point column were J. D. Shannon, Jack Price and Guss Bannowsky. Jimmy Bannowsky bagged his gobbler limit last week.
Clay Holland was among the successful deer hunters on opening day. his eight point kill stands out. Deland Montgomery from UT Austin attended the Heyman funeral with Ollie Floyd visiting from Ballinger.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wright of Eldorado spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week with Mrs. Wright's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Foley.
Local ad notes baled hay offered for trade or barter with sheep cows goats hogs or other livestock. The notice is signed by Lem Fleming and includes other sale items and resident moves. Thanksgiving week greetings from Palestine visitors Johnny Stegall and Jimmy.
The ad offers remade old mattress toppers with printed floral tick covers. Innerspring mattresses priced from 8.95 to 30.00 with various options listed as $22.50 $25.00 $30.00. Brady Mattress and Upholstery Co at 23-tfc promotes discounted bedding and upholstery services.
For sale wood contact Frank Hodges or call 1601F21. Item described as 34 2pd.
Mr and Mrs H H Boerm of Palestine arrived Tuesday evening for a Thanksgiving holiday visit. They will spend the remainder of the week here.
Classified notice offers one day electrical repairs by Murr Electric Co and housework child care duties for Mrs Eugene Evans. Also advertises Las Lanas shop deals on fall hats with large discounts and marked down originals.
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Snead spent the weekend at the Ray Holland ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hoover and son Jack of San Angelo were hunters on the ranch last. Aubrey Leveridge Jr Clarke Thompson and Wm McNaughton all of Houston spent the weekend at the Ray Holland Ranch.
Mr and Mrs C T Holekamp welcomed guests at the ranch for opening hunting season. Mr and Mrs Clay Secrest and Mr and Mrs Hugh Spiller attended. Mrs Holekamp and Mr Secrest were the successful hunters, each bringing down a buck.
James Herring arrived Wednesday for a holiday visit with relatives, joining his wife who spent the past two weeks with her parents, Mr and Mrs Hunsucker.
Mrs. Frank L. Wilson leaves Tuesday for an extended visit in San Antonio to stay with her daughter Mrs. Bill Bryan and family. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Evans and children visit from Carlsbad New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cowsett gifted a wild gobbler and venison to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McLendon for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Oliver Lynn Vierling bagged a 6 point back in early hunting season.
Send 10c for a big catalog of 350 toy molds used to cast soldiers, cowboys, Indians, and other toys from scrap lead. Address as requested to R. M. Seaton Co. P O Box 705 New Castle Pennsylvania. Call Hodges Ambulance.
A classified notice seeks a reliable salesman to supply 200 household necessities. State age occupation and references. Raw Leigh's Dept. TX K-1740-Y Memphis Tenn. 34-pd.
Westclox alarm clocks and GE electric clocks appear in the listing alongside Moon Drug heating pads. The terse ad fragment mentions these items, implying an assortment of timepieces and heating products from the three brands or vendors.
In the best for eating class a 4 point buck was brought down by Mrs. J N Jordan the smallest set of antlers reported up to Tuesday evening. Rufus Coney shot a 7 point buck one day last week. Mrs. Eleanor Borskey and sons Ben Curtis and Ray and Miss Joann Cravens left Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving in Alvin they plan to return Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Raborn and Harriet plan to arrive today to spend the reminder of the week.
Teddy Holekamp and guests from A and M led by J T Jones Oren Goodspeed Watson Clifton and Aubrey Rothmann spent the weekend at the Holekamp ranch hunting. Teddy was the only one to bag game taking a 9 point buck. Mr and Mrs R L Gosney and sons Bobby and Gary of Fort Worth are visiting Mollie Wright and relatives for the week.
Mrs Marvin Cowsert killed a fine buck on day two of the season, placing her among the Hill Country's top female hunters with 11 bucks since 1941. In Junction, Mrs Lester Phillips showed a 13 point rack on Tuesday, an unusually large set of horns. Mr and Mrs Bill Gosney of Brownwood visited the Wright family over the weekend. Bill attends Howard Payne College.
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