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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1937
Page
2
Hall asserts only proper authorities' inquiry and active fire prevention can reduce losses in dwelling houses. The remarks stress containment of careless fires through enforcement and prevention measures.
Texas Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall says total fire losses dropped more than 50 percent in two years based on 500 Texas fire marshal reports. The 1931–32 losses totaled 92 638.53 dollars, while 1935–36 losses reached 13 732 587 dollars though still high. Dwelling fires accounted for 79 percent of 6 514 in 1992 with 85 percent loss, while 68 percent of 2 879 fires in 1936 were in dwellings with 62 percent of total fires. The drop reflects economic strain and ongoing fire risk factors in homes.
A UT historian uncovers a 1719 commission naming the Texas province as Philisabelia. The document defines Texas boundaries from the Mississippi River to the Medina River and notes the province being jointly named for Philip and Isabel.
Mrs. Bonnie McDaniel, a West Texan and Edison General Electric representative, will conduct a free Modern Electric Cooking School at Junction High School Auditorium April 15 and 16 from 2 to 4 PM. She will showcase electric ranges and automated features that reduce kitchen drudgery, with emphasis on home economics and practical recipes.
Robert Wadlow of Alton Illinois, member of the DeMolay order, is described as potentially the tallest human on record at eight feet five inches. He attends a DeMolay Founders Conference as a delegate and plans a life in law study while pursuing athletics under D X Bible at the Texas University.
A county committee discusses prevailing prices for labor and methods to recruit crews through federal agencies. Federal officials offer to locate and assemble work crews, but place responsibility on ranchers for conduct and hiring. Emphasis on avoiding imported Negro labor and organizing crews under foremen for efficiency.
A historical excerpt defines Freemasonry as a charitable benevolent and educational society. It emphasizes that Masonry is not a religion but a handmaid of religion and teaches a perfect system of morality while aiding the poor and distressed.
The passage states that income inures to no individual but all funds support happiness, training, worship, and charity. It notes a social aim with added motive to encourage gathering for collective work. Guests Bettie Carlisle of Midland and Quinby Self of Ft Worth visit Mrs Ed Alten and family.
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