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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
4
A fragmented OCR note describes a clash between townspeople and a South context with economic strain. It mentions East and West groups, a football game, and local editors facing harassment. The piece notes residents largely ignore the event, while authorities and locals show mixed reactions to the disruption and coverage.
An advisory urges motorists to drive slowly and watch for children from high school youths to toddlers on school routes. Children often chat or play, unaware of traffic, making driver vigilance essential. Parents and teachers should stress sidewalk use and careful street crossing. better safe than sorry.
Dance icon George Murphy warned younger dancers to quit swinging as the “watermelon” knees risk rises. He described swing steps like the shag and the slip requiring stiff legs and said heel kicks against the floor can injure the knee joint ligaments.
The relief rolls provide many aliens with greater independence as they pursue U S citizenship. The process may improve chances to obtain support since the dole in America often exceeds wages in their home countries during the best times.
Kerrville anglers used a five foot net with 1.5 inch mesh to seize gars shad and suckers from two Guadalupe holes. About 650 fish emerged from one hole and 350 from another while Dent estimates 100000 edible fish saved overall. J T Swanson, local game warden, supports conservation efforts to boost fish and game in the county.
A grand garden party at the Philip Joseph residence celebrated Miss Elizabeth Summers amid electric floodlights and September moonlight. Hostesses included Mrs. Philip Joseph and others with guests, a fountain punch bowl, and gifts presented after musical entertainment and games for Miss Summers amid detailed table settings and birthday cake festivities.
La Junta Study Club will hold its initial gathering of the year on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. G. Hubert. Officers for the year include President Mrs. Joe L. Cunningham, Vice President Mrs C W. McCarroll, Recording Secretary Mrs. N. C. Tulloss, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. S. Farmer, Treasurer Mrs. W. Oliver, Critic Mrs. Dan P. Herring, and Parliamentarian Mrs. H. Hubert.
Mrs H D Lackey hosted a Saturday evening house party and bridal shower at her home to honor Mrs Albert Cochran nee Miss Mable Fox. The Cochran couple reside at the Bailey ranch where Mr Cochran has worked for two years.
On Monday afternoon September 5, Mrs Walter Parker entertained her niece Colleen Parker and daughter Antoniette with a joint birthday party. Tables and chairs were arranged under large pecan trees.
A breakfast at the Hodges Hotel honored Miss Elizabeth Summers on her upcoming marriage to Mr. Laike Ha good set for September 24. Guests included Mrs. Roy Spiller and many Kerrville and Nacogdoches residents as gifts for the bride. In another note, Tommy Joe Watson celebrated his fifth birthday with family at the Watson Ranch featuring a fruit center and pink iced cake.
Hugh and Tommy Joe Watson led a Little Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Pelix Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Vann Martin with guests.prize winners included Mrs. Robert Huffman high score and Roy Baker men’s trophy. Clay Secrest won cut prize. Guests listed with numerous couples attended at the Martins' home. In Junction, Miss Mable Fox and Albert Cochran wed with Rev Ennis Hill officiating. reception followed. families from Copperhead and Pampa noted.
Beasley, son of Mrs. L. Beasley of Junction, and Tempe Leora Speck, daughter of Dean and Mrs. Henry Eli Speck of San Marcos, united in marriage Monday evening at the bride's parents home in San Marcos. They plan a two week honeymoon to Houston, Weston, and New Orleans before settling in Ozona, Texas where Beasley runs a ranch. The ceremony was attended by John D. Blackburn, Leslie Beasley, Roland Beasley, and Fred Beasley among others. a full account will appear next Thursday.
The Texan Theatre will show Tom Sawyer next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Manager M Walker Ragsdale praises the film for warm human interest, puppy love, humor, pathos, and suspense. A school children matinee is planned Thursday afternoon.
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