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Newspaper

Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

4

A and M Project in Kimble County Gains Support

Walter W. Leamons notes strong publicity for the A. and M. project in Kimble County. Voters backed the bond issue and the board remains committed despite membership changes. Mrs. J. S. Farmer reports Texas-wide expectation of an adjunct, echoed at Lions convention and in Dallas. Lewis Coleman contributed to the Chamber of Commerce.

Kimble J. S. Farmer Texas San Antonio Lewis Coleman Chamber of Commerce

Community notices and local club activities update

Summer camp cabins aid winter housing as road crews benefit from shelter. Observations include Bill Oliver's irrigation system, Frank Hubbell's Boy Scouts meeting, Kimble Girl Scouts, and Lions Club talks. Local education notes contrast wages and teaching salaries with Russia and Iowa. New Lions members and Cub Scout reorganization highlight community engagement.

Albert Bartley Noble Jobes K. G. Durst Ellis Brown Bill Oliver Roy Hoggett Oliver Frank Hubbell Boy Scouts

Rotary Club talk on tasty diet and civic restraint

The speaker notes Billy Moore and staff promote an "eat and grow slim" idea, citing a store door photo as evidence. He recalls addressing the Rotary Club last Thursday, praising the organization's discipline and noting a Ranger captain helps keep members from heckling a dull speaker.

Billy Moore Rotary Club Rotarians

Mrs Cecil Woodard Hosts The 52 Club Bridge Afternoon

Mrs Cecil Woodard hosted the young matron's bridge club The 52 Club at her home Friday afternoon. Mixed flowers decorated. High score winner was Mrs R D Borden. Low score went to Mrs T M Tomberlin. Guest score to Mrs R D Kothmann. A salad plate was served to 12 members and four guests including Mmes F C Wright Brenham M G Stephens W E Hooks and Kothmann.

Cecil Woodard R. D. Borden T. M. Tomberlin R. D. Kothmann Mmes. F. C. Wright Brenham M. G. Stephens W. E. Hooks Kothmann

METHODIST YOUTH NAME NEW OFFICERS

David Cardwell was reelected president of the Methodist Youth Fellowship when officers were named for the ensuing year. Others elected were Don Moore vice president Patsy Price secretary treasurer Alice Anne Patterson reporter Mildred Philippus worship and evangelism James Ray Cox community service May Bullock world friendship G Walker recreation Joy Dunbar pianist.

David Cardwell Methodist Youth Fellowship Don Moore Patsy Price Alice Anne Patterson Mildred Philippus James Ray Cox May Bullock G. W. Walker Joy Dunbar

Local figures named in civic roll call

Pete Jacoby Loyd Williamson T M Tomberlin LaRue Newby Marshall Heap Tyrus Holland and C E Woodard are listed among a group of individuals associated with the event or notice. The context appears to be a formal record or roster from a community or organizational setting.

Pete Jacoby Loyd Williamson T. M. Tomberlin LaRue Newby Marshall Heap Tyrus Holland C. E. Woodard

Spanish Club elects officers at meeting

The Spanish club chose Los Jivacrest as its name and elected officers: David Cardwell president Gerald Loeffler vice president Russa Nell Rothmann secretary treasurer Patsy Price reporter James Ray Cox pianist and Mary Frances Leamons song leader. Sponsor is Mrs. Albert Martin. Members toured Little Mexico for supper and plan more socials.

David Cardwell Gerald Loeffler Russa Nell Rothmann Patsy Price James Ray Cox Mary Frances Leamons Albert Martin Little Mexico

Mrs Wilmer Slaton Hosts Coke Party

Mrs. Wilmer Slaton entertained with a coke party at her home Friday morning. Her sister-in-law Mrs. J. W. Lowry of Van Horn attended, with a table setting of orange and white plaid and a Halloween arrangement. Guests included Miss Barbara Clay Secrest and Mines, M. G. Stephens, Robert M. Neal, R. D. Borden, F. C. Wright of Brenham.

J. W. Lowry van Horn Wilmer Slaton Barbara Clay Secrest Mines M. G. Stephens Robert M. Neal R. D. Borden F. C. Wright Brenham

Mrs Lucy Motley Leaves Her Post In Farewell

Mrs Lucy Motley is complimented on her departure Monday as she leaves her post. The event marks a formal send off with colleagues noting her service and wishing her well in future endeavors.

Mrs Lucy Motley

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