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Newspaper

Junction Eagle

Location

Junction, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

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Eagles edge Mason 7 0 in Fair Park clash

Junction Eagles defeat Mason Cowpunchers 7 to 0 after a late fourth quarter drive. Crumbley powered a 10 yard TD run. Evans, Brite and Crumbley tallied multiple first downs as the Eagles outgained Mason despite penalties and three Mason fumbles.

Mas Junction Eagles Cowpunchers Fair Park Stadium Crumbley Evans Brite Mason Eagles Junction Brown Eagle Hudson Simon Blackburn Leach

Junior High Football Night At Fair Grounds Field

Junction and Fredericksburg junior high teams square off tonight at the Fair Grounds with a 7 30 p m start after an earlier 6 30 p m kickoff between the Rinky Dinks and younger Fredericksburg lads Coach Carl Short says the teams look evenly matched Both towns posted 19 0 wins over Mason last Thursday with Junction defeating Mason the previous week

Junction Fredericksburg Fair Grounds Carl Short Dinks Short Mason

Brady hospital birth of Dale Scott Murr

Mr and Mrs Ralph Murr announce the birth of their son Dale Scott Friday afternoon at Brady hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Murr and Mr and Mrs Harold Dutton. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs W F Dutton and Mrs Adam Murr. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Luke Powell and son Roy of San Antonio. Lennie Boerm of College Station spent the weekend with relatives including Mr and Mrs E V Stewart and W M Boerm.

Ralph Murr Dale Scott Brady Hospital Roy Murr Harold Dutton W. F. Dutton Brady Adam Murr Luke Powell Roy San Antonio Leon R. Powell Lennie Boerm College Station E. V. Stewart W. M. Boerm

Fall Conference Held at Local Presbyterian Church

Registration at the Fall Conference of the Women of the Church District No. 5 Western Texas Presbytery in Junction Presbyterian Church totaled 137. Representatives from 18 congregations in 11 cities attended along with guests including Rev. David M. Currie and Dr. W. P. Dickey. Morning program featured Mrs. Ward Terrell and others. luncheon served by local women. floral arrangements and corsages noted.

Women of the Church District No Western Texas R. L. Barnett Karnes City

C E S to Observe 40th Anniversary of Eastern Star

The local Eastern Star chapter marks its 40th anniversary with a program at the October 13 meeting. Past matrons and patrons plus three charter members Minnie Riley A L Mudge and Roy King will be honored. The announcing committee includes L R Hodges Fred Coleman and M C Blackburn.

Order of the Eastern Star Mmes. L. R. Hodges Fred Coleman M. C. Blackburn Mmes Minnie Riley A. L. Mudge Roy King

Eagles Tackle Kerrville B Here Friday

The Junction Eagles open their season hosting Kerrville B in a Friday night game at Fair Park, then travel to Sonora next week for a conference test. Coach Bob Short notes Kerrville’s depth and a lack of experience on the visitors, while stressing Junction’s power and speed as keys to success this season.

Junction Eagles Kerrville Fair Park Sonora Bob Short Kerrville Club Short Junction-Sonora Junction Iraan Big Lake Eldorado Isingles Eagles Ozona Menard Yellow Jackets Menard

Athletic Dept Financial Report at Junction High

Junction High School athletic department reports a total gross of 1343.40 from two football games at Fair Park, with 1816 spectators and 534.04 net after expenses. Supt. Long released itemized data showing receipts from adults and students, ticket sales, and expenditures for officials, visiting team, lights, and tax. Net profit differed each week with attendance, rental, and tax changes.

Junction High School Fair Park Jnc. A. Long Supt. Long Jones Eagle Athletic the Fair Association Uncle Sam

Church of Christ Homecoming Sets 69th Anniversary

Walter W Leamons, minister, outlines a full day observance at the Church of Christ on College and Ninth Streets for its 69th anniversary. Sermons include The Language of Victory in the morning and The Dead Speak at 7:30 pm, with a noon basket luncheon and a 2:30 pm song service. All are invited to attend and join the dinner.

Walter W Leamons Church of Christ At College and Ninth Streets

Four Kimble 4-H Clubs Elect Officers

J W Jennings reports new officers across three Kimble County 4-H clubs with a fourth club’s president chosen. Juntion High School club selects Bennett Ragsdale president Rob Roy Spiller vice president Billie Ragsdale secretary treasurer. Junction Grammar School club elects Charles Ray Dobbs president Jerry Dutton vice president Nettie Hunger secretary treasurer Gene Leonard Dunbar reporter. Harper club picks Donnie Bode president Joe Parker vice president Ola Maertz secretary treasurer. London club names Billy Ed McCollum president. Total membership 49.

Kimble J. W Jennings Juntion High School Bennett Ragsdale Rob Roy Spiller Billie Ragsdale Junction Grammar School Charles Ray Dobbs Jerry Dutton Nettie Hunger Gene Leonard Dunbar Harper Club Kimble County Donnie Bode Joe Parker Ola Maertz London Billy Ed McCollum

Stevenson Jr Named Texas Liquor Board Administrator

Coke R. Stevenson Jr was named administrator of the Texas Liquor Control Board and began duties in Austin on Monday. Leonard Brown of Dallas announced the appointment, succeeding John L. Lawlor of Tyler who resigned. Stevenson, son of former Governor Coke R. Stevenson, had served as assistant administrator for two years.

Coke R. Stevenson, Jr Texas Liquor Control Board Austin Stevenson John L. Lawrr

Texan Theatre Aids Polis Foundation Campaign

The Texan Theatre collected and sent $120.56 to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in the current nationwide campaign to raise funds amid a polio epidemic this year.

Texan Theatre National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

University work for two Austin women

Mrs Albert Martin and Mrs Gus sie Watson spent Saturday in Austin where they enrolled in the University for work on their masters degrees.

Albert Martin Gussie Watson Austin University

Extension Classes Organized Here

Dr. Pat Norwood of Southwest Texas State College led about 50 enrollments in two education extension classes at a high school meeting Monday evening after a Faculty Club barbecue at the Scout grounds. Teachers from Junction London Menard Rock Springs Mason and Harper attended.

Pat Norwood Southwest Texas State College Junction London Menard Rocksprings Mason Harper John A Albert Mmes. Watson Frank Patterson Ernest Murr Austin Durst Frank Hubbell Norwood

Modernized School Cafeteria Feeds Students Daily

The remodeled grammar school now operates a 90 by 30 foot cafeteria on College Street with 350 seating, serving about 200 students and staff daily. Mrs Haven supervises with assistants Mrs Bates and Mrs Andrews. meals cost 25 cents and weekly or monthly tickets are sold.

Grammar School John A. Long College Street G. H. Haven Lloyd Bates Jim Andrews

Mr and Mrs Joe Maddux Spend Saturday in San Angelo

Mr and Mrs Joe Maddux spent Saturday in San Angelo detailing a brief city visit with travel notes and local scenery. The couple shared time together in a mild outing that included standard sightseeing during the weekend.

Mrs Joe Maddux San Angelo

Couchs Visit Abilene For Sister Reunion

Mr J W Couch and Mrs Couch spent the weekend in Abilene visiting in the home of Mrs Couchs sister and attending a reunion of several of her sisters.

Roy Blackburn North Texas Mrs. Blackburn Bertie Warren Denton Margaret Seward del Rio M. N. Harrison J. W. Couch Abilene Mrs Couch

Kimble County lands deeded for college site in $9 million program

The Kimble County adjunct is part of a $9,000,000 building plan for the 4 H & M college system. The board approved $202,500 for the site construction and asked for working plans for the first phase. J B Farmer led a delegation to announce readiness to deed 41 acres donated by Kimble County. The facility will serve preparatory training, geology, engineering, agriculture and hydraulic studies. Other projects include A&M College, John Tarleton, Prairie View A&M and Arlington State College.

Kimble County 4 & M College San Antonio J. 8 Farmer A & M College College Station John Tarleton Stephenville Prairie View A & M Arlington State College W.N. Hardeman C. T. Holekamp

Grass judging team to attend state fair

The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District prepares a grass judging team for the State Fair under County Agent J. W. Jennings. Team members Bennett Ragsdale Gene Simon Rob Roy Spiller and Edward Walker will be joined by cross breed mutton lamb entrants Billy McCollum H. C. Allsup Jr. and George Parker. Lambs enter October 19 with travel by October 16 and pens ready by October 17.

Llanos Mr. Jennings Dallas Otober

Daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Winston Murr born in San Antonio

Dorra Claire Murr is the newborn daughter weighing six pounds six ounces born Saturday afternoon at a San Antonio hospital to Mr and Mrs Carl Winston Murr. Grandparents are Ollie Murr and Vann Martin. Great grandmothers are Mrs F Duderstadt and Mrs Adam Murr.

Carl Winston Murr San Antonio Dorra Claire Ollie Murr Vann Martin F. ©. Duderstadt Adam Murr

Cemetery Aid Society to Meet October 6

The Junction Cemetery Aid Society will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon October 6 at 4 p m in the home of Mrs Craft Moos. All members are urged to attend. Also noted are visits from Hobbs New Mexico residents Mr and Mrs Jim Forbes and children Peggy Lee and Jimmy Ray to Mr and Mrs F R McCullough.

Junction Cemetery Aid Society Jim Forbes Peggy Lee Jimmy Ray Hobbs, N. M F. R. Mce Cullough Mc. Cullough Forbes

Visit to Cleo Home by Gus Jones of San Angelo

Gus Jones of San Angelo visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Couch near Cleo the first of last week. Mrs. Jones and Mr. Couch are sisters.

I. S. Foley Adah V. Smith San Antonio Linda Smith Velmer F. Smith Gus Jones San Angelo J. W. Couch Cleo Mrs. Jones Mr. Couch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local Presbyterian Church Jack France Edward Houston George France J. W. Jennings Delton Stewart Athletic Dept. Financial Report Mrs. LaRue Newby Bandera County Church of Christ C. R. Stevenson, Jr Texan Theatre Aids Polis Foundation Cemetery Aid Society
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