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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
2
A patriotic passage urges readers to compare comforts with soldiers in Tunisia and the Southwest Pacific and to seek tangible progress plus spiritual growth. It emphasizes modest speech, keeping promises, and offering encouragement, highlighting leadership by War Secretary Stimson and Dr. Charles M. A. Stine on character and duty.
The La Junta Study Club reports active community service with a blood plasma drive, 135 books collected for the Victory Book Drive, and four large boxes of silk and nylon hose mailed to headquarters. At the March 17 meeting, officers and programs included Hostess Mrs. L. R. Allen Leader Mrs. Roy Borden Roll Call A noted bridge dam or tunnel Charm of the River Thames Mrs. Frank L. Wilson Sacred Rivers Mrs. C. W. McCarroll. The next meeting is set for April 21.
Miss Lucille Sagebeil daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Sagebeil married Tech Sergeant Harold Goerges son of Mr and Mrs A B Goerges at Zion's Lutheran Church San Antonio on March 20. Rev Max Heinerich officiated with Mrs Heinerich singing O Perfect Love. After a reception at the couple’s home the groom departs for Aberdeen Maryland after a stop in San Antonio.
A new economical method to extract alcohol from waste liquors of paper mills and industrial plants uses fusel oil, which dissolves alcohol but does not mix with water.
Mrs Kimball and Mrs Worthington visit Sophia Hardy after a son’s death at sea. Sophia reveals she has applied for life insurance and intends to invest in War Bonds, shocking the visitors with her cold focus on finances amid grief.
A list of individuals credited with notable firsts in World War II including Michael Murphy the first American to kill a Japanese. Colin Kelly the first American bombardier to sink a Japanese ship. Edward O Hara the first American to bag a Japanese plane. John Cullen the first Coast Guard to detect a spy. John Patrick Powers the first American to be eulogized by the President. Edward Fleming the first American human torpedo maker. Mike Moran the first American Naval Captain to sink a Japanese ship. Mary O Brien the first American nurse to win the D S C. Daniel C Callaghan the first Admiral killed in combat. Abie Cohen the first American to receive four new tires and an X ration card. The text notes the ongoing Solomon Islands campaign.
In a playful column the judge praises a so called alcoholometer that supposedly proves whether a miscreant’s claim of “a couple of beers” is true. The speaker argues moderate beer drinking with friends is harmless and deserving of consideration.
A grateful note thanks fire crews and friends who saved the home after a March 20 1943 fire. The message blesses each helper and prays for their well being. Signed by Mrs. Wesley Chaison and others.
Due to labor shortages I cannot promise one day service but will turn out cleaned and pressed items quickly. I will continue first class service in as short a time as possible. Coat hangers are no longer available. customers should bring clothes on hangers. Your business is appreciated and I will do my best to show that appreciation.
Under House Bill 749 a fish sanctuary is proclaimed along the South Llano River from 17 miles southwest of Junction to the Kimble Edwards line. The proclamation by the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission bans all fishing in the area from May 1, 1943 to May 1, 1948. Executive Secretary Wm J Tucker signs for the commission.
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